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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: I had set it out before the Deputy came back in that time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: No, it is okay, go ahead. By our roster, Deputy O'Callaghan is correct. It is a Social Democrats slot next, and then a Fine Gael slot.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: I thank Dr. Casey, and will go back to Dr. Lyons or Mr. O'Flynn on that question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: Page 33.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: I thank Dr. Lyons. I am well over time but I do want to come back on a question afterwards if I get a second slot. A plan and a piece of law are very different. We have a Housing for All plan but we have legislation that underpins that, like the Affordable Housing Act 2021, etc. The next slot is Deputy Creed, and then I will go to Deputy O'Callaghan. Is Deputy O'Callaghan okay with that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: Yes, please do.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: I am sorry Mr. O'Flynn but people have to go through the Chair and I do not have witnesses questioning other witnesses. It is the members who ask the questions. We have ruled on that before. You can ask a question through the Chair if you wish to and I will bring you back in at a later point. Deputy Buckley is up next.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: I thank Dr. Casey.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: The individual action prompts a systemic change.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: To clarify, the policy would be seen as a statutory document.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: It is not just policy, as such. It has to be underpinned by legislation in order to enact the policy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: Does Mr. Boyle wish to come back in? I am finding this very helpful, and I am sure others are as well.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: Our planning laws are quite clear on that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: I will call Mr. O'Flynn first and then Dr. Casey if he wishes to come back on Mr. Boyle's point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Constitutional Referendum on Right to Housing: Discussion (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: I thank Dr. Casey. He saved me the job of having to say that. I am going to conclude the meeting because there are no more contributors. From today's discussion, I am still not clear in my own mind because each has made very valid points. As Dr. Casey said at the end there, I do not think this has been proposed as the be-all and end-all and the solution to the housing crisis. However, it...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what schemes are available for schools and sports clubs to apply for funding for bicycle stands and shelters. [42816/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: 396. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the basic income for arts scheme; if she proposes to reopen the scheme for applications; if the scheme is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42453/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (22 Oct 2024)
Steven Matthews: 545. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 725 of 16 April 2024, the position regarding the approved donors for a facility (details supplied); a timeline for the completion of this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42467/24]