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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (7 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: As you are aware Minister O'Brien commenced the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 (the Act) on 22 June 2023 which contains the enhanced grant scheme and adopted the related Regulations on 29 June 2023. In March 2023 Engineers Ireland engaged with officials in my Department regarding the certification of specific options under the Enhanced...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (7 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Cost rental is a new form of tenure which was introduced under the Affordable Housing Act 2021, where rents are set only to cover the cost of financing, building, managing and maintaining the homes. Under various schemes, the State may provide a subvention to reduce the initial capital cost and make the starting cost rent more affordable. In return, the homes are designated as cost rental...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Flood Risk Management (7 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Local authorities are designated as lead agencies for coordinating the local response to flooding emergencies as per the Government decision relating to the “Framework for Major Emergency Management” (2006). The arrangements for emergency management are seen as having worked very well, in particular the responses led by local authorities to flooding and other severe weather...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Grant Payments (7 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 82 together. Housing for All commits to reviewing the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability scheme and a report on the review has been prepared by my Department. The review was informed by engagement with external stakeholders, including the Department of Health, the HSE, the Disability Federation of Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (7 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 provides that the role of my Department is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in place to assist housing authorities in providing accommodation for Travellers, including a national framework of policy, legislation and funding. The Act provides that housing authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (7 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: My Department provides Exchequer funding to local authorities to administer the suite of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, which support older and disabled people living in private houses to adapt their home to meet their needs. The grants include the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant and the Housing Aid for...

Seanad: Local Government Matters and City and County Councillors: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Chair. I am delighted to be here for this debate. I thank Senators Boyhan, Craughwell and Keogan for tabling the motion.I commend all Members in the House on their advocacy for both councils and local government. I acknowledge LAMA and the AILG for their advocacy. I have met with their representatives on many occasions. The work they do on behalf of their members is very...

Seanad: Local Government Matters and City and County Councillors: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am. That is under a different Act so it would not apply. Is that the Department of Transport?

Seanad: Local Government Matters and City and County Councillors: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will inquire about that.

Seanad: Local Government Matters and City and County Councillors: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Senator Craughwell made a point about broadband and expenses incurred. I am going to look at the LRA allowance specifically on that. I gave a commitment on that particular issue. Senator Fitzpatrick made reference to the executive and a directly elected mayor. In the Limerick situation, I have gone back to what the people voted for. Fundamentally, we are democrats and, fundamentally, I...

Seanad: Local Government Matters and City and County Councillors: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes, absolutely. Senator Gallagher made a point. I look forward to the deliberations from Senator Mark Daly's public consultation committee and look forward to working with Senators that. Senator O'Loughlin said we should ensure more people go for election to local authorities. I was elected a councillor many years ago in 2004. I hugely value the role of councillors. I have said on many...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (6 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 provides that the role of my Department is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in place to assist housing authorities in providing accommodation for Travellers, including a national framework of policy, legislation and funding. On 4 August 2023, my Department granted Stage 1 approval to Cork City Council for the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Grant Payments (6 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93, 96 and 99 together. My Department provides Exchequer funding to local authorities to administer the suite of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, which support older and disabled people living in private houses to adapt their home to meet their needs. The grants include the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Like everyone else, my thoughts are with the five-year-old girl and the crèche worker who is still recovering in hospital. That is why we are all here today. I have absolute confidence in the Minister for Justice. It is 12 days since the riots took place in Dublin. I want to contrast the behaviour of Sinn Féin and the Minister. Within a day, Deputy Louise O'Reilly was calling...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: We all share the Deputy's sentiments.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am not sure what this has to do with this Bill.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: He is in the senior group now.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is sterling service.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: I know Limerick Junction.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: Hear, hear.