Results 101-120 of 383 for long speaker:Steven Matthews

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...the briefing notes circulated before the meeting. I welcome the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and his officials to the meeting. Before we start, all witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary Estimate) (23 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: Where a long-term void that has been boarded up is brought back into use, is it counted as social housing?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary Estimate) (23 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: To me, it would make sense if it is a house that has been out of use for a long time. It is almost like a Croí Cónaithe type thing, a house that was not lived in and it is now back as a dwelling.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary Estimate) (23 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: That is why I asked about the long-term voids.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...issue, it is stated in the document presented to the committee that in August 2022, local communities were unexpectedly overflown. How is it possible to unexpectedly overfly communities for such a long period?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: I will not comment further on that. The presentation document refers to polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, which are long-lasting chemicals.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Consideration of the Citizens' Assembly Report on a Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...in Limerick is almost the guinea pig. They are going into something where they have got five years to make a mark. I know that if anyone wants to do anything that is significant, substantial and long-lasting, it is difficult to deliver it very quickly. There is always a demand for something quick and shiny to be delivered but if it is going to be long-lasting and significant, one has to...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: It is quite a long and complicated Schedule.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (14 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...areas that are not connected to the sewerage network; if any grant funding is being considered in this case; if existing rural programmes could be expanded to include any housing estate with a long-standing communal septic tank set up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49528/23]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: .... I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. This is important because it causes serious problems for broadcasting, editorial and sound staff. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that members should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...disputes do not arise. Working conditions can be difficult. The nature of film production is not like working in a shop or factory. When productions arrive in, it is mobile and it can involve long hours, weekend work, night work or working out in the cold. Anybody who works in the industry recognises that. A lot of investment goes into this industry. One of the most positive things...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Future of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...an identifiable person or entity the witnesses will be directed to discontinue their remarks and it is imperative they comply with any such direction. Members and witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Future of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority: Discussion (7 Nov 2023)

Steven Matthews: We are at the early stages of this. Compared to a lot of the world, we are way behind. The first offshore wind turbines went down in Arklow in 2003 or something like that. It was a long time ago. Perhaps it was 2009. We have a lot of catching up to do. Dr. Mellett said at the outset that we probably have one of the best wind potentials in Europe. We should not let perfection be the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (25 Oct 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...cars are going to stop. I have this rule drilled into them. It is unfortunate that we have to do this. Deputy Martin Kenny raised an issue in respect of it not being necessary to have very long roads. I have a particular road in mind, which is just over 1 km long, that is quite straight and with clear lines of sight as well. When I was trying to propose that we have 30 km/h zones in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Analysis of Private Rental Sector Discrepancies: Discussion (10 Oct 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...to an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks and it is imperative that they comply with any such direction. Members and witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official by name either by name or in such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Analysis of Private Rental Sector Discrepancies: Discussion (10 Oct 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...than in Ireland. The dream here has always been home ownership, with rental being something done on the way to home ownership. I suspect that, in many European countries, rental is seen as a much more long-term option. How would one work out the normal, acceptable turnover of landlords?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Review of National Planning Framework and Climate Targets: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...in respect of an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative they comply with any such direction. Members and witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses, or an official, either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...in relation to an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative they comply with any such direction. Members and witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses, or an official, either by name or in such a way as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

Steven Matthews: I thank Mr. Rowe. When he establishes how long the extension will be, will he send us that information?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Water Quality and the Nitrates Derogation: Discussion (15 Sep 2023)

Steven Matthews: ...EPA and infer that it is somehow political. That is not an acceptable statement for anybody to make, regardless of their experience and background. I have had an interest in water quality for a long time. My interest is in having good, clean water in our rivers, lakes, estuaries and groundwater because that is from where we extract our water for drinking and where a lot of recreation...