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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (5 Oct 2016)

Damien English: The , which was first published by the Pyrite Resolution Board in February of 2014, was developed having regard to the relevant provisions of the and the recommendations set out in the (June 2012). The full conditions for eligibility are set out in the scheme. It is a condition of eligibility under the scheme that an application to the Board must be accompanied by a Building Condition...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Damien English: I wish to share time with the Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Damien English: Deputy Healy-Rae raised the issue of the protection of rural Ireland and this budget is certainly rural-proofed as I and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, will outline. We look forward to working with the Deputy on that and would be glad to hear any ideas he might have to help to achieve that. In the absence of the Taoiseach, I will have to defend him because he is my boss and I had better...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Fire Safety (12 Oct 2016)

Damien English: Part B of the Building Regulations sets out the statutory standards of fire safety that apply when a new building is constructed in order to ensure the safety of persons in and about the building. Compliance with the building regulations is first and foremost the responsibility of the owners, designers and builders of the building concerned. Nevertheless, in the interests of supporting...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Damien English: It is all poor.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Damien English: I have no objection anyway.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Damien English: That is not correct.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Damien English: Sinn Féin does not want solutions.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Damien English: Sinn Féin does not want solutions. It is very obvious.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Damien English: Take €1.7 billion in taxes-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mayoral Election (18 Oct 2016)

Damien English: Michael is very welcome, as are my two neighbours beside him, Donal and Maura Callery, who are very interested in agricultural matters as well. Michael could have a good conversation there. I thank Senator Kevin Humphreys for raising this very important matter. This is the second time today that Noel Dempsey has been praised in my presence, so I had better be careful in what I say. As a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mayoral Election (18 Oct 2016)

Damien English: To be very clear, the Minister, Deputy Coveney, is following what is laid out in the programme for Government approach to this. He has promised to bring forward a report in mid-2017, which still matches the timeline the Senator envisages. We have to recognise that it is not just the Senator and his research that we have to consult. We have to consult all the various stakeholders that this...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (20 Oct 2016)

Damien English: A sum of € 22 million was announced under Budget 2017 to fund the operation of the pyrite remediation scheme in 201 7 and is a clear signal of the importance attached by Government to addressing the issue of pyrite remediation. The budget allocation will facilitate the remediation of approximately 400 dwellings under the scheme in 2017. In general terms, the cost of pyrite...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (20 Oct 2016)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides for the making of a pyrite remediation scheme by the Pyrite Resolution Board for certain dwellings affected by significant pyrite damage. The pyrite remediation scheme is a scheme of “last resort” and is limited in its application and scope. The full conditions for eligibility under the scheme are set out in the scheme, which is...

Topical Issues: Airbnb Properties and Planning Permission (25 Oct 2016)

Damien English: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. He is right; it is time we had this conversation in the House. I will give some background information and put the issue in context, but it is a conversation we need to have, not just tonight. It is one we are examining and will be discussing it further. Article 10(4) of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 to 2015, which...

Topical Issues: Airbnb Properties and Planning Permission (25 Oct 2016)

Damien English: We will examine all of the issues raised by the Deputy in the review of the decision made last week. I agree that it would be worthwhile having the conversation, but we will be forced to have it now, which is fair enough. It is something that was on the cards for a while. The Department will review the decision and examine all of the various concerns raised by the Deputy. We will also...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (25 Oct 2016)

Damien English: An expert panel on concrete blocks was established by my Department in April of this year to investigate the problems that have emerged in the concrete blockwork of certain dwellings in Donegal and Mayo. The panel have the following terms of reference: (i) To identify, insofar as it is possible, the numbers of private dwellings which appear to be affected by defects in the blockwork in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (25 Oct 2016)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Board, with the support of the Housing Agency, is responsible for the implementation of the pyrite remediation scheme. In accordance with the provisions of the Pyrite Resolution Act 2013, the Board is independent in the performance of its functions, and as Minister, I have no role in the operational matters pertaining to the implementation of the scheme. The Board may...

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Breeding Regulations (2 Nov 2016)

Damien English: I thank Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan for raising this issue. The regulation of dog breeding establishments is a matter for local authorities in accordance with the Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010. Each local authority must maintain for public inspection a register of dog breeding establishments in its functional area. This must include the name and address of the applicant seeking entry...

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Breeding Regulations (2 Nov 2016)

Damien English: The Minister, Deputy Coveney, and I fully understand the concerns of the public about the problems highlighted in the media regarding a number of dog breeding establishments. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan has referred to some of those issues again tonight. That is why the Department, an expert group within the local authority veterinary services and other expert stakeholders have undertaken to...