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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: No one in the Opposition thought output would not be dramatically affected, if somewhat temporarily, by the impact of Covid-19 on construction. Many of us were surprised at the size of the impact. The Minister will know, from the quarter 2 report, that only 9% of new builds had been delivered on track and that figure increases to 12% when one adds new builds and acquisitions. I do not cite...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: The Minister should not always assume that my comments on an issue amount to criticism.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: No. As I said, this is one occasion where I was not criticising.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: If we reach 70% of the target, it would be very good and I would welcome that. However, I am concerned that Covid is not solely responsible for the lag and the value-for-money exercise is also responsible. I ask the Minister to examine that issue with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Will he add the 30% that may not be delivered this year to the 2021 target to ensure the net...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 37. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the social housing quarter 3 output report for 2020 will be published; and the status of the quarter 3 output. [38310/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: Will the Minister indicate when he intends to publish the quarter 3 social housing pipeline output report? Will he also share any information he has on the level of recovery in commencements and completions since the second quarter report earlier this year?

Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Bill 2020: First Stage (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 so the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage may introduce regulations for landlords to prove their compliance with minimum standards and fire safety standards before a property can be rented. Three years ago, this month, "RTÉ Investigates"...

Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Bill 2020: First Stage (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 51. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of Rebuilding Ireland home loan drawdowns to date in 2020 in each local authority; and the average amount drawn down in each local authority in tabular form. [38311/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Irish Water (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 127. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has raised concerns with Irish Water on the issue of connection fees for water and sewerage for residential new builds and the taking in charge of developer built wastewater infrastructure in newly built estates. [38312/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 131. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the implementation of the report of the expert group on Traveller accommodation. [38308/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 191. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to replace the Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty in Ireland 2016-2019 with a new strategy. [38226/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Agency (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 346. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a list of the 35 individual projects that have been allocated serviced site funding to date of €127 million will be provided; the amount allocated to each project; the total project cost; the local authority responsible and the location of the project; and the total number of affordable units to be delivered on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 488. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) whose educational needs are not being met in a mainstream educational setting; and the steps she is taking to ensure the person receives the necessary placement and supports to obtain their education. [38020/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Council (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 539. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if representatives of organisations that represent and advocate on behalf of women and older persons will be included on the newly established Pensions Commission. [37822/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Legislative Measures (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 612. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the adoption, information and tracing Bill will be published. [37832/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: 613. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the redress scheme for the survivors of mother and baby homes will be put in place. [37834/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Planning and Development Management Bill: Discussion (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: I thank both Departments for their presentations. I will start with just a comment and then ask five specific questions. I might have some additional questions in the next round if we get to it. This is once-in-a-generation legislation. It seeks to put in place a comprehensive planning regime for foreshore and deepshore. It is the single longest piece of legislation I have ever dealt...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Planning and Development Management Bill: Discussion (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: What about liquefied natural gas, LNG, and deep-sea mining?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Marine Planning and Development Management Bill: Discussion (24 Nov 2020)

Eoin Ó Broin: On Dr. Crowe's report and the Attorney General's advice on the EIA and consent-----