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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (18 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Irish Water have in the past twelve months submitted two applications for a Foreshore Licence to my Department for assessment under the Foreshore Act 1933, as amended. These applications are as follows: 1.The foreshore elements of the proposal to construct a wastewater collection and treatment system for the combined villages of Whitegate and Aghada. Specifically this application relates to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Compulsory Purchase Orders (18 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: My Department is aware of ongoing issues with respect to proposed developments of strategic public infrastructure, specifically in relation to developments by statutory bodies which have CPO powers. The matter is currently being looked into and requires legal advice on any proposed amendments to the planning code which might enable statutory bodies to undertake their statutory functions while...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (18 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Derelict Sites Act 1990 confers significant powers upon local authorities to tackle the problem of dereliction in our towns and cities. The application of the Derelict Sites Levy is only one of these powers, which also include requiring owners or occupiers to take appropriate measures on derelict sites and acquiring derelict sites by agreement or compulsorily. It is a matter for each...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (17 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The requested information is provided in the table below. Local Authority No. of Derelict Sites on Register at 31 December 2020 Carlow 22 Cavan 23 Clare 39 Cork County 180 Cork City 95 Donegal 18 Dublin City 73 ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (17 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 85 together. Since 2018, my Department has provided funding to each local authority of €50,000 per annum to support the work of a Vacant Homes Office including a Vacant Homes Officer. As part of Housing for All, the Government has committed to a range of actions as part of the pathway to address vacancy ensuring the efficient use of housing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Communications (17 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The elected members of local authorities have statutory responsibility for adopting the annual budget. Cork City Council did not contact my Department regarding its 2022 budget, which, I understand, has now been adopted.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Public Participation Networks (17 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Responsibility for Public Participation Networks (PPNs) at central level lies with the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD). DRCD is the majority funder and has overall responsibility for the development and oversight of the PPNs. Specific staffing matters are a matter for each local authority to address.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will examine a connection to broadband (details supplied). [55862/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Judicial Reviews (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. The recording of court cases is one in which I have no statutory function and is a matter for the Courts Service which is statutorily independent. Judicial reviews against the State, in which my Department may be included as a party, are co-ordinated by the Chief State Solicitors Office under the guidance of the Attorney General's...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Semi-State Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: An Bord Pleanála's expenditure on legal fees and consultancy services is a matter for the Board. It should be noted that arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost effective system to address queries directly to the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Semi-State Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: An Bord Pleanála's expenditure on consultancy services and external services is a matter for the Board. It should be noted that arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost effective system to address queries directly to the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The plenary budget process for local authorities is now underway and I understand that Galway County Council will hold its initial meeting on 29 November. The Council has up to 14 days after that date to adopt a budget for the year ahead. This is among the most important decisions that the elected members of local authorities are required to make and the adoption of a sufficient budget which...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: My Department received sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) to roll out a pilot Caravan Loan Scheme offering a limited number of preferential and affordable loans for the purchase of residential trailers to Travellers in a select group of local authorities. The scheme is, therefore, not a rental scheme as the mobiles/trailers purchased under this scheme become...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The funding system that applies to local authorities is a complex one, as authorities derive their income from a variety of local sources including commercial rates, Local Property Tax (LPT), charges for goods and services and funding from Central Government. Central Government funding of local authorities similarly presents a complex picture, with transfers, both current and capital,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tax Collection (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Department of Finance has the lead responsibility for the new zoned land tax, with legislation setting out the provisions relating to the tax measure included in Finance Bill 2021. The purpose of the proposed measure is to activate existing residential zonings where the zoned land is serviced, but remains undeveloped. The scope of the tax is proposed to be based on lands zoned for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: 350. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of educational psychologists in the County Offaly area; the number of current vacancies for psychologists; if she will provide details of the waiting lists that exist for accessing the current service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55570/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: 673. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a single farm payment will be authorised and paid to a person (details supplied). [55747/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: 674. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for the BEEP scheme by a person (details supplied) can be considered further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55754/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (16 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: 692. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is additional funding available to offset the rising costs of construction for projects which have already been approved for grant aid but will fall short on funding for projects (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55822/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Harbours and Piers (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I undertake to raise the matter with the Minister. Between 2010 and 2020, 15 coastal local authorities benefited from grants under the scheme. Over that period, the Department provided €31 million in grants for investment in local authorities and infrastructure. Approximately 14 piers in Waterford have benefited from one or more project approvals, to the tune of almost €3.15...