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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: Is that currently going through the process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: I have one or two questions for Dr. Kelly in respect of which I accept she might not have the figures to hand today. In 2007-08 over 500 multi-applications were made to An Bord Pleanála. This year, only 65 or 68 applications were made. Is it the case that the majority of applications in respect of projects of over 100 units would always end up with An Bord Pleanála anyway? If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: Does it concern a finalised application or an application that is still in the planning system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: If it has not been, the Deputy should not mention it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: Are there any further questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: Are there any further questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: On behalf of the committee, I thank Dr. Mary Kelly, Mr. Conall Boland, Ms Loretta Lambkin, Ms Rachel Kenny, Mr. Gerard Egan and Mr. Chris Clarke for the extensive knowledge and advice they have shared with us. The committee looks forward to working with them in the future.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (26 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: 165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is still mandatory that cyclists use cycle lanes in all cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32181/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and they continue to so do, they are entitled thereafter only to a qualified privilege in respect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: Mr. Allen, do you wish to make an opening statement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: I ask the Deputy to move his phone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: I thank Deputy Casey. Do members have any further questions? No. I call Mr. Walsh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: Other members have indicated that they wish to ask questions. There are questions for the IPI too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: We are going to stick to the Bill with regard to planning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: We will move on to the rental sector in ten minutes, if the Deputy does not mind bearing with us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: If the Deputy gives us ten minutes, we will move on to it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: I will allow Mr. Allen to come back in because he has been very patient. We will then return to the officials from the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: Of the applications for 100-plus units that went through An Bord Pleanála within the 18 weeks, how long were they in the local planning system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: It is the really relevant part of the issue. Dr. Hayden and Mr. O'Sullivan have been waiting so I will move to the next section of the Bill and ask witnesses to answer the questions that were asked, if that is okay. I thank the Irish Planning Institute representatives for attending this morning and providing their very valid contributions. They are more than welcome to stay and participate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Maria Bailey: We are under pressure with time. Do members agree to extend to 12.15 p.m. if needed? Agreed.