Results 12,081-12,100 of 27,055 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: If the Deputies want like specific examples, the Deputy's party leader sitting beside him has become a serial objector to developments too. Sinn Féin opposed Oscar Traynor Road.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Sinn Féin opposed Ballymastone and the 253 social and affordable homes and, yes, some private homes too. Private ownership is not illegal either. Sinn Féin has opposed Ballymastone, Oscar Traynor Road, O'Devaney Gardens and any scheme that comes forward because it does not want to see progress. We have a plan that will work.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy Ó Snodaigh should try to restrain himself if he can. The reality is that, at every juncture, Sinn Féin has tried to distort the truth. This is a targeted measure to support homeownership in our five major cities, in which the support goes directly to the homeowner.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy Doherty should try to calm down a little bit. By the way, that document is not a secret document. We published all the details on Croí Cónaithe online. Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson did not even know that last week when he asked me where the document was. Sinn Féin needs to do a bit more homework.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Sinn Féin is opposed to build to buy. We know it is opposed to build to rent, even though we need more rental properties. We need a balance between ownership. We want homeownership and apartments in which people-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Hold on a second. Will you just let me respond? You might not like the answers. Do not shout me down. I will not be bullied by you. I will be allowed to speak.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: There is a track record that the Deputy might not want to talk about. Sinn Féin is opposed to build to rent and now it is opposed to build to buy.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: I asked what Deputy Doherty is actually for. It is very little. He does not want to-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: There is really no point in trying to respond when the Deputy keeps interrupting.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: This happens regularly, and that is fine.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: The proof is in the figures of the number of commencements. That is what is happening. Improvements are taking place. We are not there yet at all.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: We know that but we are being honest with people.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Do not try to distort the truth, Pearse.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Stop shouting. Calm down, Pearse, please, would you? Just calm a bit.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. I know from working with him in my constituency, Dublin Fingal, that it is a very important issue to him and, indeed, all Members so that we make sure we provide special education places and supports for those kids who need it. That is why the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, has been so vociferous in her work to ensure we increase...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: I dtús báire, ba mhaith liom mo fhíor-chomhbhrón a ghabháil leis na daoine sna Stáit Aontaithe, go mór mór na daoine áitiúla in Valdes Texas tar éis dúnmharú uafásach na leanaí ann. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse. On behalf of the Government I send our deepest sympathies to those affected by the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Policies (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Housing for All (published in September 2021) provides a new housing plan for Ireland to 2030 with the overall objective that every citizen in the State should have access to good quality homes through a steady supply of housing in the right locations, with economic, social and environmental sustainability built into the system. The strategy sets out, over four pathways, a broad suite of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department provides funding under the suite of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, to assist people in private houses to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs. The grants include the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant and the Housing Aid for Older People Grant, each of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Addressing the current housing shortage requires short, medium and long-term action to stimulate housing supply. The Croí Cónaithe (Cities) Scheme is one measure within Housing for All that will help to kick-start apartment developments that might not otherwise be developed. The Croí Cónaithe (Cities) Scheme supports the building of apartments for sale to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (25 May 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department's role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of housing authorities in addressing homelessness at local level.  Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of homeless services rests with individual housing authorities.  My Department does not fund any homeless...