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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (2 May 2024)
Chris Andrews: The square meter figure, however, will not increase.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (2 May 2024)
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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (2 May 2024)
Chris Andrews: Earlier this week, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage made another big announcement with little substance behind it. The Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, said he was going to waive the fees for local businesses for outdoor seating, but he has provided little clarity around that. There was no clarity for the local businesses because there was no engagement with them....
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (2 May 2024)
Dara Calleary: I thank Deputy Andrews for raising this issue, which relates to the proposed Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024. First, I must state that under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, the Minister with responsibility for planning is specifically precluded from exercising any power or control in respect of any particular planning...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (2 May 2024)
Chris Andrews: The Minister of State might clarify something. My understanding is that the charge of €125 per table will be waived. However, the cost for renting the space, which can work out between €200 and €400 per square metre, is not going to be waived. Obviously, that it is a huge expense. The waiving of the charge of €125 will going to have a huge impact. It is...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (2 May 2024)
Dara Calleary: I can confirm that the power with regard to this fee falls under section 262(4) of the Act, which relates to the fees payable for street furniture, which amount to €125. I would also point out that this was done in 2021, 2022 and 2023, in non-election years. The Minister will sign the regulation at the earliest opportunity. We have just completed a range of supports for small...