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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That would be good.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: To continue on from what Senator Boyhan said, I have major concerns about this area, particularly when we consider that there is a rolling fund of €70 million to purchase vacant properties from banks and investment companies. That is welcome but where is it happening and what is being done? I ask the Minister to defend the housing assistance payment, HAP scheme, which all of us...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: If the witness does not mind, I just want clarification on HAP. I have a major issue with this. There are now rent pressure zones, as we are calling them, in the local authorities in Dublin and Cork. I think it has also been rolled out to 12 other areas. It is very confusing and I believe it is very unfair. I think the criteria brought in for the statistics are way off the mark. It is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I heard.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Is there funding there for local authorities? That is a key issue for me.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have one quick question on the capital funding. If that money is available, why are local authorities receiving letters from the Department stating that at the moment there is a hold put on money for windows, doors and repairs? I am not saying that it will come in the next quarter, but that is happening. When we are so positive here about funding, why are local authorities receiving...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Yes. It is an issue when there is so much funding available.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is fine. I just wanted to highlight it. That is all.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Quarterly Progress Report Strategy for Rented Sector: Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Resumed) (30 Mar 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am in the very same position in terms of the mortgage to rent scheme. I have been talking to many people recently and do not see much of a difference. Is there an update? I do not think much of a benefit has accrued from the scheme. Perhaps I am wrong, but that is the impression I get from people with whom I deal on a daily basis. A total of €153 million has been allocated for...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I totally agree with what the Senator has said. It is absolutely disgraceful that people who represent us and our country are changing in toilets in the airport. It is uncalled for. I am sure Senators will be aware from the news last night that there were 17 marches across the country by people representing some of the most vulnerable children in our society.I can say I was proud to march...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Can I continue on because it is a good news story?
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: This is a good news story. A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, let me continue on this one.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I want to welcome this. What I want to ask-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: One of the issues that the Minister addressed last night was that Waterford and Kilkenny should work together. What I am asking is to do with my own area, Laois and Carlow, that they get together and work on the services. The services are a significant issue. Whether it is through housing, medical services or hospitals, I ask the Minister to ensure that all the counties work together to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It has been six years and the housing crisis is worse.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Homelessness is worse than it ever was.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Government had six years in government.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Leader's party has been in government six years-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: -----and it made a commitment.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Not at all.