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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: Does Mr. Benson know the cost for a person building a house on top of an existing foundation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: Is that based on a house of 2,000 sq. ft.?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: In today's rates, it would be 1,944 sq. ft.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I will clarify the figures I gave. They did not include demolition of the property. The figure does not add up to 1,900-odd square feet. Demolition costs bring us back to approximately 1,730 sq. ft. There is also the builder's finish, which does not include all of the furnishings the homeowner takes out of the house and has to put back in. In an average house, that cost is €10,000...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Discussion (23 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: -----unless they had done massive research.

Insurance Reform: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: Since the action plan for insurance reform was published in December 2020, I would like to think it has brought transparency to the insurance industry. I understand that price walking or loyalty penalties will be illegal by July of this year. The Central Bank has banned this practice from 1 July. Did the Minister of State know that if one half of a married couple gets penalty points, and...

Respite Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I thank the Independent Group for bringing this motion forward. Respite care centres are a gift in any community and can give those in need of care a break and give the family carer a respite from caring. In our community we are fortunate to have the Dromcollogher Respite Care Centre, which is a wonderful strength and resource. It is open to all areas in our rural community. Respite...

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I welcome this motion on Navan hospital, but I am devastated and heartbroken for the people of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and north Kerry. The manner in which they and staff have been treated by the management of UHL is shocking. Last Friday's HIQA report on UHL confirmed everything that we in the Rural Independent Group had highlighted in the Dáil about overcrowding on trolleys in...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I commend the European Union on its overall social and financial support for Ukraine. The protection it offered to millions of refugees fleeing the war has made headlines all over the world. Ireland has been very supportive of the refugees. We have opened our doors to them and, if anything can be done in this country, we always wear our heart on our sleeve and we help everyone we can help....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Taoiseach has 20 seconds on the clock. He could not even fill out what he had to say back but he managed to use extra time talking back to everyone else. That means he does not have a clue what he is talking about. I will tell him what he can waste his minute on. The Taoiseach talked about protecting the building industry. At the moment, we have a building crisis. What is causing...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: We were going to go bust with Brexit and then-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: What about feeding the people of Ireland and stopping children from starving-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: No, the Government has not even looked at that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: It is robbing the people of this country. The Government's figures are now coming out and showing that is the case. By delaying the budget until October, the Government will take another €2 billion in tax on fuel alone. That is only with regard to fuel. What about coal and all the other energies we must pay for? What about everything? What about the clothes on our backs? The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: The Rural Independent Group's call for a mini-budget was voted down by Government. The Taoiseach said a few minutes ago that the Ukraine war is the issue when it comes to energy costs in this country. He also said that the Government had provided €2.6 billion to counteract that. He never said that the Government took €6 billion in tax on fuel alone in one year. In 2020, it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: Does anyone else wish to add anything to that point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: I thank the witnesses for coming in. I work in construction and have worked in that sector all of my life. I have seen first-hand the building of houses for people with disabilities and how the regulations and planning process have changed throughout the years. The implementation of the planning regulations is being enforced to a greater extent in the counties than in the cities. In a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Universal Design In Building: Discussion (21 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: It is not only what she has done but what the community has given her. She has also given back to the community because she has shown a life lesson to everyone in the community. Communities are key. If the witnesses have a list of people looking for houses, no matter what county, they should let us know and see what people can do in their own right to help. People talk and people have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Transport (16 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the car and driver expenses in his Department that were claimed by junior and senior Ministers in 2021, in tabular form. [31392/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Transport (16 Jun 2022)

Richard O'Donoghue: 167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the car and driver expenses in his Department that were claimed by junior and senior Ministers in 2021, in tabular form. [31392/22]