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Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 20, 23 and 29 together. It is a matter for each housing authority to determine, in accordance with its scheme of letting priorities, the manner in which households are allocated social housing in its area. I am currently overseeing a programme of social housing reform and as part of this, it is my intention to review the operation of allocations policy...

Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is one of a range of areas. We are looking at the whole allocations policy currently and I had a meeting with officials recently in that regard. This is one area we will consider. It is always a matter of figuring out how to allocate priority and different local authorities have different ways of doing it. This is certainly one area under consideration. We must leave some flexibility...

Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: Not all of it, but we want to use the voluntary groups because they can leverage funding that the State cannot. If we had to provide 100% funding for every new social housing scheme, we would not have the money to address the need. Therefore, we must see if we can leverage funding in other ways. However, we also intend to regulate the voluntary groups and that is important.

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 16, 31 and 43 together. Since the announcement in December 2011 that NAMA would commit to providing up to 2,000 units for social housing by the end of 2012, my Department, the Housing Agency and NAMA have been working together with housing authorities and approved housing bodies towards achieving this target. The units being advanced through NAMA will in...

Written Answers — Regeneration Projects: Regeneration Projects (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: Earlier this year I announced an allocation of €27.5 million to support ongoing physical and social regeneration in Limerick. In accordance with the original Establishment Orders of 2007, the five-year term of office of the Limerick Regeneration Agencies is now ending with responsibility for the management and administration of the regeneration programme transferring to the new Limerick...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: In advancing loans for house purchase by lower income borrowers it is of critical importance that local authorities make such funding available on the basis of sound lending criteria. My Department and individual local authorities have a responsibility to ensure that the borrower can sustain the loan over the full term. Of equal importance, in view of recent developments in the domestic...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 21, 22, 26, 35, 41 and 50 together. The Government's housing policy statement, published in June 2011, clearly identifies that the priority for Government will be to meet the most acute needs of households applying for social housing support. I am determined to ensure that the social housing programme is framed in a manner which optimises the delivery of...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24, 42 and 40 together. I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 457, 458 and 459 of 19 June, 2012 which sets out the position on these matters.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I aanticipate that the Government will consider a comprehensive analysis of the recommendations of the Final Report of the Mahon Tribunal in the coming weeks, including the recommendation for the establishment of an independent planning regulator with publication of its considered response to the recommendations to follow shortly thereafter. The proposed appointment of an independent...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: Local authority rents are set in accordance with a rent scheme adopted by each housing authority. The making and amending of these rent schemes are an integral part of a housing authority's housing management functions, subject to broad principles laid down by my Department in Circular letter HRT 3/2002 of 6 March 2002 under Section 58 of the Housing Act 1966 (as amended). Section 31 of the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department recently commenced collating data in respect of local authority mortgage arrears. Data to end December 2011 indicate that 6,363 of all local authority mortgages (including those drawn down for the purposes of purchasing houses under the various affordable housing schemes, including shared ownership and tenant purchase) are in arrears of more than 90 days. This represents 28% of...

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation Scheme: Rental Accommodation Scheme (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: In general, accommodation provided under the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) in governed by the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, as amended. Under this legislation a landlord is permitted to sell a rented property under certain conditions and subject to compliance with the provisions of the Act and the terms of the RAS agreement.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 463 of 19 June, 2012 which sets out the position on this matter.

Written Answers — Regeneration Projects: Regeneration Projects (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 433 of 19 June, 2012 which sets out the position on this matter.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 460 of 19 June, 2012 which sets out the position on this matter. Question No. 50 answered with Question No. 21.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 404 on 26 June, 2012, which outlines the position in the matter.

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation Scheme: Rental Accommodation Scheme (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: Since the beginning of 2008 and up to the end of May 2012, some 1,050 households have been transferred from Rent Supplement to RAS and other social housing options in County Kerry. The following table sets out the annual transfer numbers. Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 To end May 2012. No. of Transfers 266 280 231 212 61 Recoupment made by my Department to the local authority in respect of the...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: Section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2009 dealing with social housing support was commenced on 1 April 2011 and the related Social Housing Assessment Regulations, 2011 were made. A new standard procedure for assessing applicants for social housing was introduced in every housing authority. The Regulations contain, among other eligibility criteria, maximum income limits,...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167, 169 and 171 together. Information on the number of households on local authority housing waiting lists or information in relation to the number of vacant houses available for social letting at any given time is not available in my Department. The number of households on waiting lists continuously fluctuates according as households are allocated housing...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (28 Jun 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: While Section 146 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 – 2010 provides that the files on appeals can be inspected by members of the public 3 days after the appeals are determined by the Board, in practice the Board circulates substantive submissions received to interested parties for their information during the course of an appeal. This is done where, in accordance with Section 131...