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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Yield (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I understand that the question relates to revenue from motor tax for the current year. Vehicles registered prior to 1 July 2008 are taxed on the basis of engine capacity. Gross motor tax receipts (including arrears payments) from vehicles taxed on engine capacity for each licensing authority for the period from 1 January to 31 October 2015 are set out below. It should be noted that Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage Arrears Rate (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department publishes a wide range of housing statistics, including the number and value of local authority mortgages with a breakdown of those in arrears. The statistics are available on my Department’s website at:by clicking “Mortgage Data/Arrears in Local Authorities” under the Housing Loans contents. The data illustrate a gradual stabilisation and improvement in...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage to Rent Scheme Data (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The AHB (private) Mortgage to Rent Scheme is now established as an important part of the mortgage arrears resolution process. Since the Scheme began in June 2012 a total of 3,120 cases were considered to the end of October 2015. 119 cases have been approved and a further 634 cases are being actively progressed. In addition, in 49 cases, agreement could not be reached on the sale and 20...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Breeding Regulations (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of dog breeding establishments is a matter for local authorities in accordance with the Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010. The Act provides a robust regulatory framework for, inter alia, the licensing, monitoring and inspection of dog breeding establishments by local authorities and, where a serious and immediate threat exists to public health or animal health and welfare,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage to Rent Scheme Administration (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Approved Housing Body (AHB) Mortgage to Rent Scheme is now established as part of the overall suite of social housing options and an important part of the arrears resolution process. The Mortgage to Rent Scheme is not intended as a solution for the vast majority of arrears cases. The transition from being a homeowner to a social housing tenant is a major one for families. The Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage to Rent Scheme Funding (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: A Mortgage to Rent scheme for local authority borrowers in arrears was piloted in two local authority areas, namely Westmeath County Council and Dublin City Council, in 2013. The Local Authority Mortgage to Rent (LAMTR) scheme was rolled out nationally in February 2014. The LAMTR scheme is similar to the Mortgage to Rent scheme for borrowers with mortgages from private commercial lending...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Remit (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: With effect from 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for public water services. Irish Water is responsible for water services infrastructure including water supply pipes or drainage pipes extending from a waterworks or waste water works to the curtilage of a private dwelling. Under Section 54 of the Water Services Act 2007, responsibility for maintenance and replacement of any water...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Flood Prevention Measures (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: While my Department is the lead Government Department for the response to a range of major emergency scenarios, including flooding, the Office of Public Works is the lead agency for flood prevention and flood mitigation. In relation to the report referred to by the Deputy, the report contains no recommendations that are relevant to my Department’s areas of responsibility.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage Data (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The information requested in relation to Home Choice Loans is set out in the table below. No Home Choice Loans have been issued to date in 2015. A Home Choice Loan is a mortgage for First Time Buyers and is provided nationwide by four designated/regional Local Authorities: Dublin City Council; Cork City Council; Kilkenny County Council; and Galway County Council. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage Data (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department publishes a wide range of housing statistics, including the number and value of local authority mortgages. The statistics are available on my Department’s website at by clicking “Mortgage Data/Arrears by Local Authority” under the Housing Loans contents. The data illustrates a gradual reduction in the local authority housing loan book.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Data Protection (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. Customer relations and communications are a matter for the utility and I have no functions in the matters. The Water Services Acts 2007-2013 provide Irish Water with the power to obtain information on its customers from other...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Provision (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department’s role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of housing authorities in addressing homelessness at local level. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation for homeless persons rests with the housing authorities. I will arrange for the suggestion...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Data Protection (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The information requested is not maintained by my Department in the format requested and the remit of my Department has changed on a number of occasions in the period referred to in the question. A review of the legislation enacted within the period requested for which I still have responsibility will be carried out in relation to any amendment of the Data Protection Acts and a further reply...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: State Bodies (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Local Government Management Services Board and the Local Government Computer Services Board merged with the establishment of the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) in August 2012. The LGMA also took on the residual functions of An Chomhairle Leabharlanna, which has dissolved as of 1 November 2012. The LGMA is a central resource for the local government sector, providing,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Defined Benefit Schemes for employees of agencies/bodies under the aegis of my Department and the local government sector are listed in the table below. None of the schemes are in deficit and there are currently no plans to consolidate these schemes. An Bord Pleanála Name of Scheme An Bord Pleanála Staff Superannuation Scheme 1986-2006 An Bord Pleanála Staff Spouses...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The implementation of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme is a key Government priority and a major pillar of the Social Housing Strategy 2020. There are currently more than 5,100 households in receipt of HAP and the scheme has been rolled out to all categories of household in 18 local authority areas. The maximum rent limits for different household classes that apply in each local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Library Services Provision (24 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 544 together. A draft Libraries Capital Investment Programme is being developed by my Department for investment in library infrastructure over the period 2016-2021. The proposed library at Edgeworthstown has been identified by Longford County Council as a priority investment and, accordingly, will be considered in that context.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Quality (24 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Water Services Act 2007 provides that the owner of a premises is responsible for the maintenance and renewal of the internal water distribution system to ensure that water intended for human consumption meets required quality standards. Responsibility for replacing lead pipes or fittings within the property boundaries, including within the house itself, therefore rests with the homeowner....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Functions (24 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department will issue a request to local authorities at the first suitable opportunity to remove signage relating to public infrastructure provided by them that sets out information that is no longer necessary or is out of date and whose display is no longer required by the funding body concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (24 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The arrangements for the acquisition of social housing units at the Johnston Court development in Sligo is a matter for the County Council. I understand that the Council has been working to complete this deal, alongside the approved housing body that will manage the units, and their legal representatives are in contact with those of the developer with a view to resolution of outstanding...