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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (25 Jan 2018)

Maria Bailey: Can the local authority use its capital budget, or its capital programme?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (25 Jan 2018)

Maria Bailey: I thank the Minister, Deputy Murphy, and his officials, for allowing the extra time. I also thank the members for their patience and for staying back as well. I am also grateful for the amount of information that was afforded to us prior to this meeting. Our next session on Wednesday, 31 January at 1.30 p.m. will be detailed scrutiny of the Vacant Housing (Refurbishment) Bill 2017 and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (23 Jan 2018)

Maria Bailey: We resume in public session. At the request of broadcasting and recording services, members and those in the Gallery are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting their mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to aeroplane, safe or flight mode depending on the device. It is not sufficient to place phones in silent mode because a level of interference with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (23 Jan 2018)

Maria Bailey: Thank you Minister. Two people have indicated. We will discuss all three sets of regulations but I ask members to indicate to which regulations they are referring when they pose questions.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Maria Bailey: 59. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans and allocations for the continuation of the SICAP programme. [1697/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (16 Jan 2018)

Maria Bailey: 73. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the criteria for grant aid under the community facilities scheme. [1698/18]

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: I recognise that rhetoric will not build houses. It is solutions that will put foundations into the sites we have to build houses and homes for the families who need them. I have attended many family hubs and hostels in Dublin and other areas. I have spoken to many families and I am warmed by the empathy in the Chamber this morning.

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: I did not interrupt any other Deputy in the Chamber because I have respect for people in the Chamber.

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: Just launching into statistics is not going to put a roof over these people's heads. I have not heard a solution at all from Deputy Kenny this morning.

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: For the record, I will clarify that there are people in this Chamber from all parties who want to make a difference and want to make a change. We have a policy that is not built on ideology; it is built on focusing on solutions-----

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: A Cheann Comhairle, with respect, I did not interrupt any speaker in the House.

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: I stand here in this Chamber because this is not just a job for me. The very reason I ran for national politics was to make a difference and to help with the crisis that is before us. I am a mum of two young children. I have listened to Deputy Rabbitte and I concur with all she said in the Chamber this morning. Everyone in this Chamber has compassion and empathy for the crisis that is...

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: I will. I ask that Deputies in the Chamber work together, collectively, and rather than looking for media headlines to be solution-focused. I ask that they come with their ideas, not just in the Chamber-----

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: -----but also outside this Chamber-----

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: -----to offer solid solutions. I propose the adjournment of the debate.

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: I was not going to speak this morning as I just wanted to listen. I chair the housing committee and many of its members were here this morning. I recognise the ongoing work and commitment of the members of the committee, week in and week out. We work in a collaborative fashion and we never make the committee a political forum. It is the best way to deal with the crisis before us. I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: Apologies have been received from Deputy Fergus O'Dowd. An email has been received confirming that Deputy Mick Barry will be substituting for Deputy Ruth Coppinger for the next two meetings. I propose that we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Establishment of Town Councils Commission) Bill 2017: Discussion (13 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: At the request of broadcasting and recording services, members and visitors in the Gallery are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting their mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to airplane, safe or flight mode depending on their device. It is not sufficient just to put phones on silent mode as this will maintain a level of interference with the broadcasting...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Establishment of Town Councils Commission) Bill 2017: Discussion (13 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: I did not notice that Deputy Ó Broin had indicated and I apologise for that. Do you wish to speak before we revert to Deputy Cassells?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Establishment of Town Councils Commission) Bill 2017: Discussion (13 Dec 2017)

Maria Bailey: I thank Deputy Cassells for engaging with the committee today and we look forward to ongoing engagement on the Bill.