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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is certainly welcome news. This committee may review the KPMG report, take the learnings from it and ask the Department to roll it out across schemes in other counties which may be impacted by similar situations to that faced in County Mayo not so long ago. My final question is about the repair and lease scheme. From what I see in recent data, County Mayo has had 19 properties put...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is a very welcome update. This grant contribution should be introduced from €60,000 to €80,000, particularly on the back of building cost inflation and the cost of reconstruction.

Inshore Fishing: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: That has been noted and we will ask the Minister to respond in his closing remarks.

Inshore Fishing: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: I remind Deputies that this motion is on inshore fisheries and not on forestry. We will proceed to Deputy Catherine Connolly.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (24 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance the industries that are the main contributors to income tax and corporation tax; the percentage of the 2022 tax receipts these industries accounted for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3057/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure the electric vehicle charging network in rural counties such as Mayo is comprehensive and user friendly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3216/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (24 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: 238. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is willing to extend the eligibility of the temporary business energy support scheme to include farmers and rural publicans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3031/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: First, I would like to acknowledge Senator Cummins for allocating me speaking time. I would also like to welcome my colleagues in Mayo County Council and also Mr. Paddy Mahon. My first question is in relation to the 11 additional staff who were allocated to Mayo County Council. Can I get an understanding of their roles and how they will assist in the delivery of the Housing for All programme?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: Are the town regeneration officers and the vacant homes officers additional resources on top of that 11?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: 20. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans she has in place to protect Ireland's tourism, given that 55,000 hotel rooms are assigned to Ukrainian refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3629/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: Representatives of Fáilte Ireland were recently before the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to discuss the challenges the tourism sector is facing on the back of our response to the Ukrainian crisis. Up to one quarter of our hotel rooms are occupied by beneficiaries of temporary protection. What plans are in place to support the tourism sector in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response. "The Banshees of Inisherin" is a considerable achievement and as a result of the film, the Wild Atlantic Way is now on a global stage, which is significant for the likes of counties Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway and Mayo. We should not look to capitalise on the opportunity through further investment along the Wild Atlantic Way. We have an enormous...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome all the witnesses joining us today. It is very much appreciated. I will start by focusing first on previous recommendations made to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage by this committee and the Comptroller and Auditor General. Our previous engagement was in June 2022. I will start with the proposition the committee made on improving value for money in...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: On the recommendation that was made to the Department, has it furnished a response to the recommendation that was accepted? What actions have been undertaken? Let us take HAP and RAS, for instance. How many households are under HAP and how many RAS properties are currently occupied?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: What is the current expenditure associated with HAP for the 59,000 tenancies?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: How much was it for RAS?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: I refer to the governance and oversight associated with the €500 million spend on HAP tenancies. The Comptroller and Auditor General issued recommendations back in 2020 under his examination of the oversight of HAP. What has the Department implemented in terms of reform of the HAP system?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: The concern is that the HAP scheme was introduced back in 2014 to replace the RAS system. However, the level of expenditure for RAS remains relatively current. What measures is the Department taking to move people off HAP and into RAS properties?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: Take RAS for instance. How many people exited RAS in 2021?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Local Government Fund Account 2021
2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 4: Re-allocation of Voted Funds
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
Chapter 7: The Housing Agency’s Revolving Acquisition Fund (26 Jan 2023)

Alan Dillon: How many of them entered social housing properties?