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- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: We are all proud to be from Limerick. I am reaching out to Deputy McNamara to be proud of the mid-west as well.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: Perhaps colleagues will agree that Limerick, despite how fantastic a place it is, has huge potential and opportunity. I see this legislation as critical to Limerick taking the next steps forward. Rather than being a regional city, it could be a great European city. This legislation has the elements to bring Limerick from the third city in the country, which perhaps serves our capital in...
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: I move amendment No. 27. In page 24, line 26, after “Plan” to insert “, the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy”.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: I move amendment No. 28: In page 24, line 38, after “Plan” to insert “, the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy”.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: I move amendment No. 29: In page 26, lines 11 and 12, to delete “Limerick-Shannon metropolitan area strategic plan” and substitute “Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy”.
- Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: I move amendment No. 30: In page 26, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: “Report on new sources of income 35.The Mayor may prepare a report for the consideration of the Minister for Finance identifying potential new sources of income for the local authority for the development of Limerick, based on international best practice.”. With respect to the previous...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: Is Deputy Matthews first?
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: I will make one point that will perhaps provide some balance. Deputy Wynne might disagree with me on this. I will talk about the Limerick City constituency and why we should challenge the idea that the constituencies should align with county boundaries. Limerick and Waterford cities are situated on the county boundaries and extend into other counties. Perhaps I am in agreement with Deputy...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: The purpose of today's meeting is for the committee to examine the recommendations contained in the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss report. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the following officials from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to the meeting: Dr. Andy Bleasdale, the lead official in the NPWS with...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: I thank Dr. Bleasdale for his opening statement and the slide presentation, which was very interesting. There is a lot in there for us to delve into and we will try to do that. I ask members to indicate to ask questions and we will take a list. I point out again the five minutes for questions and answers, but I will be as fair as I can and give latitude where I think it is beneficial. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: That is great. I thank Mr. Ó Donnchú for being very clear about that. I will go to members. Senator Dooley is first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: We will have it up in a few moments. Dr. Bleasdale should continue.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: I should have said that if any other witness wishes to come in on a particular question, they can just indicate, and I will bring them in. I call Deputy Paul Murphy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: I want to be fair to all members. We are 15 minutes over now. I ask witnesses to be as brief as they can in their answers and I will then go on to the next member.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: I want to move it along now because we could run out of time. Does Dr. Bleasdale want to respond to those comments?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)
Brian Leddin: Anything on the invasive species point?