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Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: In speaking to this group of amendments, I have concerns, in general, that the Bill will be enacted with major errors and that will have an impact on people who need to be able to access housing that is affordable, on communities that are being developed without the facilities and the amenities they need, and on general well-being. I have raised repeatedly on Committee Stage and on Report...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 193: In page 68, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “(b) Such prescribed documents shall include at least information on the following: (i) current information on current and projected population and demographics, including on net-migration and inward migration, coastal and flood related retreats, and climate refugees; (ii) the state of...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 194: In page 68, after line 34, to insert the following: “(g) language planning.”.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: On this group of amendments, specifically amendments Nos. 175, 176 and 177, the thing about the national planning framework is that massively affects every aspect of our lives in how our entire built environment and our general surroundings are developed and planned. The national planning framework is the key framework. In terms of the planning system, it could not be more important or more...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 150: In page 65, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: “(b) identification of nationally strategic development requirements in respect of reversing negative trends in biodiversity, conserving and restoring rare or protected habitats and species, and habitats for species;”.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 157: In page 66, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “(ii) to reduce the impact of such strategies on the natural environment, and in particular the further fragmentation of habitats, the destruction or compromise of rare or endangered habitats or species, and natural corridors and stepping stones for nature, and the compromise of...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 161: In page 66, line 12, after “archaeological,” to insert “historic,”.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 164: In page 66, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: “(g) (i) protection of the linguistic and cultural heritage of Irish language and Gaeltacht communities including the promotion of Irish as the community language, specifically by supporting the implementation of language plans in Limistéir Phleanála Teanga Ghaeltachta and in...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 143: In page 65, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following: "(g) supporting Ireland’s climate targets as per the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021; (h) supporting the protection and enhancement of biodiversity.".

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 128: In page 65, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following: “(a) securing sustainable development across the State;”.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 129:

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 130:

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 131:

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 141: In page 65, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following: “(g) (i) supporting the implementation of language plans in Limistéir Phleanála Teanga Ghaeltachta and in Bailte Seirbhíse Gaeltachta within the Gaeltacht, pursuant to Acht na Gaeltachta 2012, and (ii) supporting the implementation of language plans in Bailte Seirbhíse...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 142: In page 65, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following: “(g) provision of a sufficient amount of affordable housing available to buy and rent.”.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: Yesterday, when I was speaking on this group of amendments I raised a number of points, especially in relation to amendment No. 142 and the need to put as a key objective of the national planning framework the provision of a sufficient amount of affordable housing to be available to buy and rent. The points I raised yesterday were not addressed by the Minister in his response. Will he now...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: 22. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the national reform programme 2024 published by his Department on 10 May 2024. [25444/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will look at a case (details supplied) whereby a teacher cannot register for route 1 primary teaching due to a delay in receiving their QTS, despite having worked at primary level since January 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25764/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on a future Teaching Council CAR system; if the scheme will be re-opened to allow teachers to complete their induction here in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25765/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tourism Industry (12 Jun 2024)

Cian O'Callaghan: 102. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if traditional bed and breakfasts (details supplied) will be impacted by the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25773/24]