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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Níl an t-eolas atá á lorg sa Cheist i seilbh mo roinne. Is faoin údarás áitiúil lena mbaineann tithe cónaithe a leithdháileadh de réir a scéime leithdháilte arna déanamh faoi alt 22 d’Acht na dTithe (Forálacha Ilghnéitheacha), 2009, agus na Rialacháin ghaolmhara. D'fhéadfadh an t-eolas atá á...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Following on from the Government decision of the 30 November 2021 in respect of the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant scheme, the Government approved the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Bill 2022 on 21 June and the Bill passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas and was subsequently signed into law by the President on the 23 July, 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department provides funding to local authorities under the Disabled Persons Grants scheme to carry out works on social housing stock to address the needs of older people, people with a disability or overcrowded situations. Typical works include adaptations such as stair-lifts, level deck showers, ramps and grab rails, widening door opening widths and improving circulation spaces....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Staff (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: At present there are no staff directly situated at the station in Claremorris in County Mayo. However, staff based in Met Éireann's Dublin offices attend the Claremorris station on a regular basis to maintain the equipment and a caretaker maintains the grounds at that location.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of fire station premises, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the Fire Services Act, 1981. My Department supports fire authorities through setting general policy and progressing legislation,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Ireland (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Waterways Ireland is a navigation authority, responsible for the management, maintenance, development and promotion of over 1000 km of inland navigable waterways, principally for recreational purposes. It is the freehold owner of the Graving Dock site known as City Block 19, located at Ringsend, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin. The site is designated within the North Lotts and Grand Canal...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Addressing vacancy and making efficient use of existing housing stock is a a key priority for Government, as set out in Pathway 4 of Housing for All.In January 2022, my Department communicated with local authorities outlining that funding, made available since 2018 to support the work of a Vacant Homes Office including a Vacant Homes Officer (VHO), would be increased from €50,000 to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Generation (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 provides that I, as Minister, may designate public bodies as competent authorities for the purpose of preparing Designated Maritime Area Plans (DMAPs). DMAPs are forward looking sub-national marine spatial plans that form part of the planning framework for the maritime area. DMAPs provide an opportunity to align sectoral marine strategies with spatial...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Island Communities (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Pathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock. Many areas of cities, towns and villages as well as on our islands face the blight of vacant properties, which, if brought back into use, could add real vibrancy and provide new accommodation in those areas. The Croí Cónaithe Towns Fund is a key initiative which...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Inshore Fisheries (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has made significant advances in the development of marine policy over the last number of years, including the launch of the National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF) and the enactment of the Maritime Area Planning Act in 2021, elements of which have already been commenced. The NMPF creates an overarching framework for decision-making that is consistent, evidence-based and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commemorative Events (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has, in past years, commemorated this individual with a grove of trees within Killarney National Park. There is also a sculpture, marking the 50thanniversary of his passing, at the entrance to Killarney House and Gardens. I am not aware of any proposals in relation to the 60thanniversary of his passing.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Decisions on eligibility for social housing support are a matter solely for local authorities with reference to eligibility and need criteria set down in section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and the associated Social Housing Assessment Regulations. That said, I understand local authorities have internal complaints and appeals systems which may be used to appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 498 and 507 together. Pathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock. Many areas of cities, towns and villages of all sizes face the blight of vacant properties, which, if brought back into use, could add real vibrancy and provide new accommodation in those areas. The Croí...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Housing for All sets out the range of actions necessary to increase the supply of housing to the required 33,000 homes, on average, per year over the next decade. 54,000 affordable home interventions will be delivered between now and 2030 to be facilitated by local authorities, Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), the Land Development Agency (LDA) and through a strategic partnership between the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: 2022 represented the commencement of a very ambitious programme of delivery of affordable housing. This momentum will continue with delivery increasing significantly this year. A pipeline of affordable housing delivery is in place and under continuous development by local authorities, by Approved Housing Bodies using the Cost Rental Equity Loan and by the Land Development Agency. Local...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Housing for All strategy sets out the range of actions necessary to increase the supply of housing to the required 33,000 homes, on average, per year over the next decade. 54,000 affordable home interventions will be delivered between now and 2030 to be facilitated by local authorities, Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), the Land Development Agency (LDA) and through a strategic partnership...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Farm Inspections (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Fifth Nitrates Action Programme for 2022 – 2025, published in March 2022, has strengthened the local authority agricultural inspection and enforcement programme to ensure that there is a significant increase in the number of inspections, follow-up actions such as enforcement notices issued, prosecutions taken and penalties applied on non-compliant farms. In 2022 the EPA...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides the statutory framework for the establishment of the Pyrite Resolution Board and for the making of a pyrite remediation scheme to be implemented by the Board with support from The Housing Agency. The provisions of the Act apply only to dwellings affected by significant damage attributable to pyritic heave consequent on the presence of reactive...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme provides for the purchase by eligible tenants, or joint tenants, of local authority homes available for sale under the scheme. To be eligible, applicants must meet certain criteria, including a minimum annual reckonable income of €12,500. The minimum income requirement has a dual purpose. It ensures the scheme is sustainable and the tenant...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (21 Mar 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department publishes comprehensive programme-level statistics on social housing delivery activity in all local authority areas on the statistics page of its website. The data requested in the Question in relation to funding provided by the State for RAS tenancies from 2011 ? 2021 broken down by local authority area, and funding provided by the State for HAP tenancies in 2019?2021, broken...