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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Repossessions (23 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 461 and 462 together. The Government’s legislative programme for the Summer 2013 Parliamentary session, which was published on 16 April, includes a Housing Bill expected to be published this year that will provide, among other things, for a revised procedure for the repossession of local authority dwellings following breach of the tenancy agreement....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Efficiency Programme (24 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: The enhancement of energy efficiency standards remains a priority within my Department. In March, I announced a capital allocation of €10m to local authorities in respect of these energy efficiency retrofitting works for this year. This year’s programme includes a retrofitting measure aimed at improving the energy efficiency of older apartments and houses by reducing heat...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Contracts (24 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: The final account is currently being examined and a payment will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Issues (25 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Under Section 58 of the Housing Act 1966, the management and maintenance of the local authority housing stock, is the responsibility of the relevant housing authority. As owners of their social rented properties decisions in relation to the installation of fittings and equipment, including gas meters, are a matter for individual housing authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Issues (25 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: The management and maintenance of local authority dwellings is a matter for the authority concerned and one in which I have no function. The tenancy agreement is the legal basis for the relationship between the housing authority and its tenant and can be amended by agreement between the parties. Where a tenant’s consent is not forthcoming to an amendment considered necessary by an...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Exemptions (25 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: An exemption from the local property tax applies to developments listed in the schedule to the Finance (Local Property Tax) Regulations 2013. The list of unfinished housing developments eligible for the exemption was compiled by local authorities utilising the categorisation employed for the purposes of the National Housing Survey 2012. The Survey was carried out over the course of summer...

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this important issue and thank the Deputy Tom Fleming for tabling the motion. We are all aware of the enormous difference an organ transplant can make to a recipient's life. However, we are also aware of the worldwide shortage of organs available for transplantation and the significant challenge this poses to health services both in Ireland...

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Yes. The Government has agreed to accept it.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Under the terms of the suite of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, grants are available to assist households to have necessary repairs or improvement works carried out in order to facilitate the continued independent occupancy of their homes. The Housing Aid for Older People Scheme provides grants of up to €10,500 to assist older people living in...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Administration (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department understands that Dublin City Council currently has a number of landlords who have advised them that they will not be renewing their RAS contracts. Various reasons have been cited by landlords including their selling the property, financial difficulties they have encountered, that they themselves are seeking to move back to the property, or they need to accommodate other family...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Administration (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: There is no shortfall in the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) funding for 2013 to Dublin City Council or indeed to any other housing authority. Funding for the scheme is provided by a transfer of monies from the Department of Social Protection’s Vote to the Vote of my Department. Monies are provided on an Exchequer neutral basis to meet the costs of persons transferring from the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department does not keep information on schemes under the aegis of the Office of the Revenue Commissioners or have access to information on landlords ’ financial positions. There are currently 3,932 units operational in the Social Housing Leasing Initiative. A breakdown of these by housing authority area is provided in the table below. These include unsold affordable housing units...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Government’s 2011 housing policy statement announced the standing down of all affordable housing schemes, including the shared ownership scheme, in the context of a full review of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000. That review is now almost concluded and I have also asked the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency to provide me with a standalone analysis of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grants Expenditure (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: The suite of Grants for Older People and People with a Disability are funded by 80% recoupments available from my Department together with a 20% contribution from the resources of the local authority. In January 2013, my Department requested local authorities to submit details of their funding requirements under the grant schemes for this year. Offaly County Council requested capital...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Under section 22 of the Housing (scellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, which came into operation on 14 June 2010, the making and amendment of an allocation scheme for social housing is a reserved function of the elected members of each housing authority.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Statistics (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department collates and publishes a wide range of housing statistics that inform the preparation and evaluation of policy and these data are available on my Department's website While my Department collates data on shared ownership transactions broken down by local authority it does not collate the particular data sought. Mortgages granted to local authority borrowers under shared...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Deposit Protection Scheme Establishment (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 regulates the tenant-landlord relationship in the private rented residential sector. Under section 12 (1)(d) of the Act a landlord is obliged promptly to refund deposits unless, and in accordance with the provisions of the Act, rent or other charges or taxes are owing or there is damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear. On foot of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Thatching Grants Expenditure (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Under my Department's grant scheme for the renewal or repair of a thatched roof, a grant of up to €3,810 or two thirds of the approved cost, whichever is the lesser, may be payable in respect of necessary works to renew or repair the thatched roofs of houses. A higher grant of up to €5,714 may be payable where the house is situated on certain specified islands off the West and...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Wind Farm Developments (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank Senator Kelly for raising the issue. I am aware that he has a keen interest in this area. The wind energy development guidelines of June 2006 provide advice to planning authorities on catering for wind energy through the development plan process. The guidelines are also intended to ensure consistency of approach throughout the country in the identification of suitable locations for...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Wind Farm Developments (30 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I realise these are important points and we will examine all of them. Clearly, the voice of the community will be heard in the consultation process.