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Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: - recognises that the community and voluntary sector plays a crucial role in supporting social, community, economic and cultural life throughout Ireland and is an important partner for the Government in delivering vital services; - notes that in addition to its societal and cultural roles, the...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: With regard to ring-fencing moneys from the dormant accounts fund, Members will appreciate that given its focus, as set down in the legislation, a significant proportion of the fund disbursed to date from the fund is already channelled through community and voluntary groups under existing arrangements. This is in addition to the other substantial supports provided by the Department to that...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: -----who can reclaim it at any time and not to the State.

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: Consequently every euro spent from the fund is regarded in counting terms as potential Government liability. In the current fiscal climate our priority, therefore, must be to ensure that funding is targeted on a needs basis and spent efficiently and effectively. This is the Government's intention in the context of the dormant accounts disbursements and in the case of supports for the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: As Minister for Housing and Planning I have no function in relation to enquiries by An Garda Síochána. The manner in which the relevant appointments were made in 2002 is set out in Section 106 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000. I am satisfied, based on an examination of the relevant files by my Department, that the proper procedures were followed in the particular appointments cited.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: I assume the question refers to unfinished housing developments and the funding allocated by my Department under the public safety initiative. The following table sets out the amounts approved, by local authority, in respect of 92 developments. A further 66 applications have been referred back to the relevant local authorities for clarification. The amounts below do not include approvals...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: The Government remains fully committed to the regeneration of disadvantaged social housing estates in cities and towns, including St. Michael's Estate, O'Devaney Gardens, Dominick Street and Dolphin's House, all of which were previously included in Dublin City Council's PPP programme. The first phase of the Limerick Regeneration project, which includes the areas of Moyross, Southill, St....

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: It is open to any person or household to apply to a housing authority for an assessment of their housing need. It is a matter solely for the housing authority concerned to determine whether an applicant for social housing support is eligible for and in need of that support. The authority must make its determination in accordance with the provisions of section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: My Department provides financial assistance towards the administrative and general expenses of a number of voluntary bodies, including Threshold, which provide information, research, advice or advocacy in the area of housing. Allocations to individual bodies in 2012 will be considered in the context of the funding available and the number and value of the applications received.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: It is intended to include such provision in the proposed Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2011. Drafting of this bill was approved by Government on 26 July 2011.

Written Answers — Housing Associations: Housing Associations (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: My Department's Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) provides funding to approved housing bodies of up to 100% of the approved costs of accommodation for people with specific categories of housing need, including older persons. My Department's involvement with the CAS relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The detailed administration of the schemes, the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: On 23 June 2011, the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency sought applications for the provision of a Sligo Regeneration Community Liaison Service. My Department understands that five applications were received and, following assessment and interview, the successful applicant was appointed with effect from 1 September 2011. The liaison service is being provided on a per diem basis....

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (12 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: My Department's Social Housing Investment Programme includes a number of measures to assist local authorities in meeting social housing need, including the housing needs of persons with a disability, based on traditional construction and acquisition programmes, projects advanced by the voluntary and co-operative housing sector, and through the leasing of accommodation from private landlords....

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (12 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: My Department's involvement with voluntary and co-operative housing schemes relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The detailed administration of the schemes, the processing of applications and the certification that projects comply with the terms and conditions of the funding schemes, are the responsibility of the local authority. Local authorities are...

Written Answers — Sheltered Housing Projects: Sheltered Housing Projects (12 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation and related services for homeless persons rests with the housing authorities and implementation of the homelessness strategy at local and regional level is being carried out through the framework of statutory homelessness action plans adopted by housing authorities. Dublin City Council (DCC) is the lead authority for the...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Estates: Unfinished Housing Estates (13 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: I am of the view that significantly completed housing is a potentially valuable resource and any consideration of demolition is a serious step, particularly in light of housing demand and social housing need. Notwithstanding this, my Department is aware that debtors and financial institutions, including NAMA, are considering the best long term solutions for their sites and in some cases this...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (18 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: Since 2006, my Department has recouped some €14.8 million to Sligo Borough Council in respect of the regeneration project for Sligo, which includes the Cranmore estate. Recoupments in 2006 and 2007 amounted to €1.376 million and €4.061 million respectively and these amounts were funded out of the Council's overall remedial works allocations for those years. Details of the allocations...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (18 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 provides that every landlord of a dwelling to which the Act applies shall apply to the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) to register the tenancy of the dwelling. It is a matter for the PRTB to enforce tenancies' registration requirements in accordance with the provisions of the Act, specifically sections 144 and 145 which provide for the issuing of...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (18 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 regulates the tenant-landlord relationship in the private rented residential sector. The Act sets out the obligations of tenants and landlords in the sector and the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) is the independent statutory body charged with the administration of the Act and the enforcement of those obligations, as necessary. The PRTB offers a...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (18 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: To the extent that my Department is involved with the project concerned, the necessary foreshore leases and licences were executed in December 2010.