Results 1-4 of 4 for construction industry council speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív

An Bord Pleanála: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...derelict building. Surely it does not take nine months to decide whether someone can renovate and extend an existing house. The next case was lodged on 21 January and involves the demolition of a cottage and construction of a house. It is eight months since it was lodged. We would think it would not be that complex. The next case I will mention is the worst case I am aware of, and the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (7 Oct 2021)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...that I want to address. This project has been in existence for the past 30 years, but the reality is the most recent analysis of Galway's transport requirements was done in 2016 by Galway City Council, Galway County Council and the National Transport Authority, NTA. It was a very comprehensive strategy that looked at walking, cycling, public transport, etc. One of the things it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...segregated housing estates in our towns. We have to ask where the Slaughtneils, the Ballyheas and St. Thomas' come from. They are examples of small populations producing fantastic results and why is that? It is something in the construction of the communities. We must ask the fundamental question of what is the Minister's vision for rural Ireland and is it one where we will push people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Harvesting Rights: Discussion with Irish Timber Council (2 May 2013)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ...not heard anyone, other than members of the Government, speak in favour of it. I hope the indications given this week that the Government is rethinking its proposal are correct. The Irish Timber Council has outlined succinctly, from the perspective of the sawmills, the reason this proposal is wrong. It would be useful for the joint committee if our guests were to outline how the...