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provides the statutory basis for the national planning framework and the regional spatial and economic strategies, and introduces provisions for the new national planning statements that will replace section 28 planning guidelines. Therefore, the solar guidelines, once finalised, will issue as a national planning statement under … national planning statement regarding solar energy development. The Department intends to undertake a public consultation on the draft statement before it is finalised to give the individuals, communities and organisations the Deputy referred to the opportunity to submit observations on this draft statement. Consequently, any draft national planning

Government and, in particular, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are absolutely committed to working towards the publication of a national planning statement on solar energy development. That is in line with our programme for Government commitments. We are currently undertaking a scoping exercise in that … stage, but work is under way. This work will include all the appropriate public consultations and the need to ensure the finalised national planning statement is fit for purpose, given the evolving and reforming planning policy context. I take on board the Deputy's point in relation

provided the new legislative basis for the national planning framework and regional and spatial economic strategies, as well as introducing the national planning statements that will be used to set up policy and provide guidance in relation to planning matters. As things stand, 133 sections … corresponding repeal of the 2000 planning Act is a complex task and one that must continue to be responsive to Government policy and to stakeholder needs. Subsequent to this is a revision of the national planning framework in April this year. Housing growth requirement guidelines were issued

increase both overnight and day respite next year throughout the country. That will be part if the HSE's national services statement and national services plan and we will be making the decisions on that based on the level of current provision and the level of identified need

Wednesday's business shall be: - Statements on Energy Costs (to adjourn after 2 hours and 15 minutes) - Statements on the Housing Plan (not to exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes) - National Training Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025 (Report and Final Stages) (to commence no earlier than … would normally be taken; (c) in the event the Statements on the Housing Plan conclude before 7 p.m., the sitting shall stand suspended until 7 p.m. when the order of business shall resume with the National Training Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025; (d) any motions to be taken without

children in homelessness and emergency accommodation. That is a statement of fact. We are not where we need to be. That is why I have outlined how we intend to take specific actions under the new national housing plan. It is why the Minister, Deputy Browne, has taken

national planning framework; and it is why we brought forward an accelerating infrastructure task force with radical recommendations to deliver infrastructure in a faster way. Yes, there is a lot more work to do on housing but as we end 2025, it is a statement of fact that

certain types of developer-led infrastructure as set out under action 15. This action recognises that alongside record public investment under the national development plan, private sector delivery models may play a complementary role in certain circumstances. Specifically under action 15, the Government has committed to progressing regulatory … energy-based measures. Both Departments will work closely with utilities, local authorities, regulatory bodies and planning authorities to ensure that developer-led delivery is integrated effectively with statutory processes and national priorities

National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority, NAERSA. Section 10(2) charges the board with ring-fenced responsibilities that relate specifically to its oversight role in the overall management of NAERSA and the automatic enrolment system. This includes arrangements relating to the delivery of the statement of strategy … annual plan and the performance of the chief executive officer. Section 10(2) also requires the board to have oversight of the performance of NAERSA's functions, which are set out in section 9 of the Act. Section 9(2) of the auto-enrolment Act mandates NAERSA

Department on continued delivery and development of the SEAI's residential and community energy upgrade schemes and the development of a heat policy statement and a roadmap to phase out fossil fuel heating systems. The SEAI has a number of schemes in place to support homeowners to upgrade … schemes and the fully funded warmer homes scheme. Ensuring fairness to all and supporting a just transition are key principles underpinning the National Retrofit Plan. As an example of delivering on this, over the period 2022 to 2024, 64% of the total Government spend on residential and community

that framework looks like and means in practice. It consists of four principles focusing on the need for an evidence-based approach to plan our response to just transition requirements. It is about equipping people with the right skills to participate in the future economy. It is about … body. A key focus of the commission is to support the Government in its responsibility to provide that Ireland's transition to the national climate objective has regard to the requirement for a just transition to a climate-neutral economy. The mandate of the commission is to prepare

October 2026. The resolution received 11 votes in favour and three Council members abstained. Ireland is not currently a member of the United Nations Security Council, although we have been in the past. As set out in the text of the resolution, the UN Security Council "expresses … Council of Resolution 2797, which the Deputy referenced, the personal envoy outlined that the Resolution provides a framework for negotiations. To quote the statement of the personal envoy, the resolution "does not prescribe an outcome ... which will, as always, in order to be sustainable, be the result

welcome today's statements. Households and businesses have been through a brutal energy shock. Russia's invasion of Ukraine weaponised gas, drove up wholesale prices and exposed how dependent Europe had become on imported fossil fuels. Prices have come down from the 2022 peak but nobody at home … significant resources behind long-term solutions, such as record funding for retrofitting, a major expansion of the warmer homes scheme and billions in planned investment in the grid and offshore renewables. We have to be honest about the structural problems. For far too long, we relied on cheap

theory, is great. I know the date was, of course, brought forward this year to allow both Departments to be able to plan for the future. I very much welcome it. However, the actual process is failing a number of families really badly across the country. Families have … issue that I ask the Minister of State to look into concerns the service statements. We know there can be a delay of six months or more for parents to receive their service statement because of quality control issues with regard to outsourced assessments of need

took a significant step in submitting its planning application for a development at Belview. Ministers and officials in the Department of Transport welcome the submission of the Port of Waterford’s planning application. If the port is successful in its planning application, it will enhance the port … Port of Waterford. The port is also ideally positioned to support phase 1 of offshore renewable energy development currently in the planning system. The national ORE DMAP, due by 2027, will further enhance the case for investment. The objective of the national DMAP is to designate sufficient maritime

starter homes, as well as our older people and those with disabilities who need different housing options. I welcome the Minister's opening statement when he spoke about this issue and his commitment to it. This is really welcome. This does show the Government's commitment to housing … doing this. The really good news today came when I read about Rosslare-Europort. I see CIÉ will soon be seeking planning permission to expand the port and develop a landmark facility for offshore wind energy. This will be a huge investment in the south east. Again, this

Estimates totalling around €4 billion. While this might be down on last year's figure, it is still an extraordinary ask of our National Parliament. The bizarre thing is that there is little or no real debate in this Chamber or in the line committees on the nature … capacity and function of the Dáil to keep the Government honest on its in-year spending plans. There is a worrying opaqueness about how we allocate resources, and how we plan. Time and again, I have criticised the opacity around the presentation of the cost, for example

Government for a long time now. The Minister unfortunately made these remarks without offering any alternative to reform the process. This followed a statement earlier this year from the HSE that it had not a hope of complying with the assessment of need law. Most recent figures show … Over 90% of the children in Kildare and West Wicklow are overdue an assessment by three months or more, far greater than the national waiting list of 85% waiting three months or more. Even if a child gets the assessment of need completed, it basically is not worth

appreciate the opportunity to address the House on what is an important matter. I thank the Deputies for seeking the opportunity for statements on fishing opportunities in 2026. I welcome the timely opportunity to discuss the concerns affecting the fisheries and seafood sector. I welcome the contributions … result, while the overall scale of opportunity remains substantial, the distribution of quota across key stocks presents ongoing challenges for fleet planning, processing throughput and coastal communities that are highly dependent on specific fisheries. It is important that we do not focus our ire on the scientific advice

Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the National Planning Statement for planning for rural housing will be published (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67543/25

Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all national planning policy statements currently being prepared by his Department, in tabular form. [73476/25

Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the interim supports available pending completion of the national development plan review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73053/25

also on assessment of need or child and adolescent mental health services waiting lists; if a shared national system is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71429/25

also on assessment of need or child and adolescent mental health services waiting lists; if a shared national system is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71430/25

included in the radiation oncology equipment replacement and expansion programme as mentioned in the Department of Health National Development Plan Review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70215/25

asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the M4 Maynooth to Leixlip Project as part of the National Development Plan Review 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73060/25

Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress to date under the National Strategic Outcome 10 of the National Development Plan 2021 – 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67800/25

Department is taking to ensure that certain households are not left behind in the roll out of the National Broadband Plan, (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68967/25

allocations of the National Development Plan; the criteria and mechanisms by which the success of the revised National Development Plan will be measured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70758/25

breast cancer follow-up appointments; the number of vacant consultant, radiographer, and breast care nurse posts nationally; the plan to address these gaps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69045/25

Minister for Defence if she will report on capital funding to Defence Forces Projects in the National Development Plan for the period 2026 to 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72395/25

fully including the University Hospital Galway (UHG) Development Control Plan (DCP) within the forthcoming sectoral National Development Plan allocations for the health capital budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70037/25

Environment to outline how marine protection measures are monitored and enforced under the National Climate Plan, the actions which were taken in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73359/25

Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on the progress of the national plan for the Irish language in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67895/25

establishment of a second bridge in Celbridge, County Kildare, as part of the National Development Plan Review 2025, given the congestion in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73061/25

Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the additional defence funding allocated under the revised National Development Plan that will be provided for Collins Barracks, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71838/25

Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to address reports that the national apprenticeship office is understaffed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69802/25

asked the Minister for Transport the reason funding has not been provided under the National Development Plan for DART+ Southwest; the new timeline for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68528/25

elevated risk event, including PCR and genomic sequencing; the maximum weekly throughput assumed in national planning; and the turnaround times used by her Department for preparedness modelling.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73502/25

revised Department sectoral plan which was compiled following the review of the National Development Plan; if he can provide a cost of refurbishing the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68101/25

Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline Ireland’s progress under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan as part of the European Union’s NextGenerationEU Recovery Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73753/25

made to date by his Department in relation to the development of centralised planning guidelines for suitable locations for biomethane and biogas plants under the National Biomethane Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73220/25

Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the impact that delays to the national train control centre will have on planned capacity enhancements on the northern commuter line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70684/25

Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide an update on the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy II - Action Plan 2024-2026; the measures that are still outstanding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72964/25