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Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: I put it to my colleagues in Sinn Féin that just because they keep saying Sinn Féin is the main party of Opposition does not actually mean it is true. They may keep repeating it, but we will see in future.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: I have highlighted several issues. Above all, I object to the blatant betrayal by my former colleagues of those who did their legal and civic duty and paid their water bills as well as their treasonable betrayal, along with those in Fianna Fáil, of the long-term national interest of delivering a modern water infrastructure that is fit for purpose, rather than pumping hundreds of tonnes...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: For that reason and all the other reasons I have adverted to, the Labour Party cannot support this coalition of puppetry involving Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents. Unfortunately, it is doomed to failure.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: That was incredible.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: Now we have a Government with the support of 59 Deputies, which was being negotiated literally until the very last few minutes. There is no real trust here. There is no common platform or purpose. Colleagues, we are all here to represent the public interest, so what about the public interest? Negotiating sweetheart deals around the country to stay in Government is simply not in the public...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: We have often heard in here that decisions on Garda stations, schools, hospital wards, etc., should be based on objective expertise and be in the national interest.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: How can the deals that the Independents stroked out of a weary, desolate and desperate Fine Gael be in the public interest?

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: For example, I hear, through the media, that we are getting a second cardiac unit in Waterford. That may be welcome and that is fine.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: However, I wonder how the people of the north west, particularly the Deputies who represent Sligo, feel today, given that they do not have even one permanent one in their area. These grubby little deals will all have to be published in full so that the public and this House can see every single detail down to the last comma. If any Independent comes in here and says something else that is...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: I wish those Ministers the very best. The second issue I have relates to the community section of the Department. Why did the last Government spend so much time trying to integrate all the community organisations with local government when it is now gone? Similarly, while I support the concept of a housing Minister in principle, it is not yet clear whether the new housing Minister will...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: On this critical day in our country, I would like to state the following for the record: it was truly an honour to serve with the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, as a Minister in the previous Dáil. Today is a very special day for the Taoiseach, Fionnuala, the children and all his extended family. I congratulate him on his achievement. It is a historic day for him and I congratulate him...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: Hear, hear

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: Yes. Hear, hear. Some respect, please, a Cheann Comhairle.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Data (5 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme is being rolled out across the country on a phased basis and is currently operational in 19 local authority area s with more than 8,900 households currently in receipt of housing support under the scheme. HAP was operational in 18 local authorities in 2015 and supported an additional 5,680 eligible households, with 2,100 of those households (36%)...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water (5 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. Irish Water is a regulated utility and its operating and capital plans are reviewed by the Commission for Energy Regulation. Details of Irish Water’s proposed costs are outlined in their revenue and water charges plan...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (5 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: My Department provided funding to Sligo County Council as part of their acquisitions of social housing for the purchase of a house for the persons in question. A funding application dated 31 March 2016 for adaptations, including an extension to make the house suitable for special needs, was received in my Department an d is currently being reviewed. My Department expects to be in a position...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (5 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 to 118, inclusive, and 121 together. Information regarding the annual Estimates of public expenditure, including the amounts allocated to Housing, is available on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform at the following link: The following table contains the outturn figures for housing expenditure, broken down by capital and current,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (5 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: TheSocial Housing Strategy 2020 includes a commitment tocommence work on a financial vehicle or other ways to raise funds for the social housing sector. Work on the development of this new funding model is being progressed under the oversight of a group which has been put in place to develop the financial aspects of the Social Housing Strategy. This group - the Finance Work Stream - comprises...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (5 May 2016)

Alan Kelly: The Social Housing Strategy 2020, launched in November 2014, provides for an investment with a capital value of €300 million in social housing through the public private partnership model. In total the programme is expected to deliver 1,500 social housing units. PPP units take a minimum of 3 years to be delivered. To enable delivery to commence as quickly as possible, the PPP...