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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance if discussions are expected with senior officials of a bank (details supplied) regarding the future use of its soon to be vacated units in towns and villages across Ireland; if consideration has been given to the repurposing of these units as community digital hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54245/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding his engagement with the insurance sector specifically related to persons and businesses that operate recreational facilities and outdoor activities; if his attention has been drawn to businesses being forced to close due to prohibitive insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54244/21]

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, and the officials from the Department to the meeting this afternoon as we resume Committee Stage of the Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: We will take the technical questions and answers and then I will proceed.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: That is fine.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: Would a written response to these questions be okay if the Minister of State does not have the information to hand? There were no amendments or questions on the sections.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: Yes, I am aware of that. Deputy Boyd Barrett should ask his question.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: He can indeed, yes; he should go ahead.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: The Minister of State is adamant he cannot give the Deputy that full and final detail at present but will on its establishment.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 139 to 145, inclusive, which are all in the name of the Minister, will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: The Minister has addressed the amendments. I am open to taking questions now on those amendments or the section.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: Is the Deputy referring to licensable activities?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: Perhaps the Minister of State will answer the other questions on amendment No. 147 and then we can come back to Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: I appreciate that the Deputy must leave.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: I appreciate that Deputy Boyd Barrett must leave. We will try to get the Deputy a response to that query. The Minister of State has also had questions from other Deputies.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 148 and 149 are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: Amendments Nos. 150 to 152, inclusive, 155 to 158, inclusive, and 160 to 162, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2021)

Steven Matthews: Amendment No. 153 has been ruled out of order.