IND
2024-09-24 · Seanad
Planning and Development Bill 2023: Report Stage
I second the amendment.
On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 10 of 232 decisive votes (0 abstentions excluded). Read it as a government-or-opposition indicator rather than a measure of influence — the figure is near 100% for members supporting the government of the day and near 0% for those opposing it.
This is the point of the site: contributions keep the party held on the day, not the one held now.
| Party | Recorded as | Contributions | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Independent | 832 | 2020-06-29 – 2026-09-23 |
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 67 | 2021-07-05 – 2025-07-16 |
Membership spells on record: IND 2020-06-29–2025-01-29 · IND 2025-01-29–present
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Before the recess, we were discussing this very important legislation. It feels a bit like déja vu. Some of the issues have come up in amendment after amendment. To be fair to the Civil Engagement Group, Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black have reached out to community organisations and DPOs. For us, the sustainable development goals are a no-brainer to support. Every child should have a right to running water, education and so on. Those are only two of the goals I am speaking to. This impacts on Traveller accommodat…
I move amendment No. 57: In page 67, line 12, after "areas" to insert "including implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;".
I move amendment No. 58: In page 67, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: "(f) supporting the designation of marine protected areas;".
I move amendment No. 59: In page 67, line 31, after "communications networks" to insert ", which shall not include data centres".
I move amendment No. 60: In page 67, line 32, after "provision of" to insert "intergenerational".
I move amendment No. 61: In page 67, line 32, after "retail," to insert "nightlife,".
I move amendment No. 62: In page 67, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: "(vi) the promotion of accessible and inclusive urban design supporting the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons;".
It is regrettable that I cannot call a vote on amendment No. 64, which relates to Traveller accommodation.
Will the Bill be debated tomorrow?
I move amendment No. 105: In page 72, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following: “(o)integration of accessible urban design and the provision of accessible and inclusive facilities as required under the United Nations on the Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons;”.