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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (3 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 121 together. In advance of the introduction of water charges, Irish Water sent application packs to approximately 2 million households. The objective of the application process was to enable customers to confirm their details for billing and relevant PPS numbers were requestedin order for customers to claim the allowances that they were eligible for....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (3 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120, 124 and 125 together. The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Library Services Funding (3 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: Under Section 78 of the Local Government Act 2001, the provision of premises and facilities in the public library service is a matter for each local authority in its capacity as a library authority. My Department provides some capital funding towards approved refurbishment/renovation and new library projects carried out by local authorities, subject to availability of resources. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (3 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The draft Rural Development Programme ( RDP) for the 2014-2020 programme period, including the LEADER elements, was submitted to the European Commission in July 2014. My Department is currently working with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Commission to finalise the text of the document with a view to commencing the implementation of the LEADER element of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Estates (3 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I have no role in relation to this matter. However, from contact that my Department has had with Kerry County Council, I understand that negotiations are ongoing between the Council and the company that provided the bond for the development in question with a view to rectifying any outstanding problems in the estate. I also understand that both sides are due to meet again in the coming...

Seanad: Homelessness: Statements (3 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senators for providing me with the opportunity to speak on this important issue. Homelessness is a destructive social condition that can wreak havoc on human dignity and well-being. It is a complex phenomenon and solutions are about much more than simply funding and accommodation. The problems that contribute to homelessness can relate to both personal...

Water Services Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Water Services Bill 2014 before the Dáil and look forward to a healthy debate on its contents in the next two days. As I told the House on 19 November, the Government's objective is to make the new domestic water charges system simpler and fairer, providing more clarity for households and ensuring water...

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The section, which makes amendments to the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 and the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2014, will be commenced by the Minister for Social Protection following consultation with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. This deferred commencement is necessary to ensure Irish Water can complete the work of deleting any PPS information...

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: To whom did the Deputy speak?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I understand that the group in question submitted a claim to Mayo North East Leader Partnership for payment which has now been processed and paid by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 185 together. Under Section 58 of the Housing Act 1966, the management and maintenance of the local authority housing stock is the responsibility of the relevant housing authority. Statistics on local authority housing stock, including units that may be empty, are published annually by the Local Government Management Agency. The most recent...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform, approved by Government and published last week, builds on the provisions contained in Budget 2015 and sets out clear, measureable actions and targets to increase the supply of social housing, reform delivery arrangements and meet the housing needs of all households on the housing list. In committing to provide 35,000 new social...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 149, 152, 153, 136, 137 and 138 of 26 November 2014 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Estates (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I refer to the reply to Question No 126 of 3 December 2014, which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The scheme referred to is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, which also sets its terms and conditions. The implementation of improvements to social housing units under this or any other scheme is a matter for the relevant local authority. Accordingly, my Department has no function in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Implementation (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform, approved by Government and published last week, build s on the provisions contained in Budget 2015 and sets out clear, measureable actions and targets to increase the supply of social housing, reform delivery arrangements and meet the housing needs of all households on the housing list. The Strategy commits to meet the housing...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform, approved by Government and published last week, builds on the provisions contained in Budget 2015 and sets out clear and measureable actions and targets to increase the supply of social housing, reform delivery arrangements and meet the housing needs of all households on the housing list.In committing to provide 35,000 new social...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electromagnetic Fields Studies (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: My Department recently commissioned a study on international developments in non-ionising radiation (NIR) and electromagnetic fields (EMF) research since publication in 2007 of a report, entitled Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields. The study, which is also examining how the issue of NIR/EMF is dealt with in other jurisdictions, is expected to be completed in January 2015. Officials...

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: Fianna Fáil closed more post offices when it was in government.