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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (15 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 590. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the quantum of zoned residential land in each local authority area has been reviewed in comparison to the requirements of the national planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21254/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (15 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 591. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if instructions have been issued in relation to the de-zoning of the quantum of zoned residential land in each local authority area in the context of the requirements of the national planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21253/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: He is also a good producer of them.

Residential Tenancies (Rent Pressure Zones and Student Accommodation) (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended by the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016) to extend rent pressure zone regulations to student accommodation. With this Bill my party and I are seeking to expand the provisions for the rent pressures zones to cover purpose-built student...

Residential Tenancies (Rent Pressure Zones and Student Accommodation) (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Topical Issue Debate: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I support what my colleagues have said. The average rent in Dublin is over €1,500 per month, up 56% on 2012. Rents are out of most people's reach as are mortgages on homes. We must use public land better. Public investment in public land is a real part of the solution to our housing problem. Between Shanganah and St. Michael's in Inchicore over 800 units could be delivered. That...

Topical Issue Debate: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: In his reply the Minister of State referenced the fact that these are great sites, but nothing is being delivered. They present a real opportunity for the delivery of significant housing in Inchicore and Shanganagh. Like Deputy Eoin Ó Broin, I want to know if the Minister of State will consider direct funding. They projects require direct funding to get them off the ground. The...

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I move:That Dáil Éireann: notes that:— the Affordable Housing Scheme was stood down by the Fine Gael-Labour Government in 2011; — the Confidence and Supply Arrangement for a Fine Gael-led Minority Government contains a commitment to ‘significantly increase and expedite the delivery of social housing units, remove barriers to private housing supply and initiate...

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: The housing crisis can be seen in every corner of this country, across the rental, social and private sectors. The moral disgrace of homelessness and the unprecedented highs of the social housing waiting lists have obscured another major challenge which the Government has ignored. Ordinary workers can no longer afford to buy their own homes. Homeownership in our view is an important part...

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: That will be a first.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: There is a new relationship happening.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: How does the Deputy know that?

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: That is not true.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I read the Deputy's document. It is full of-----

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: We will be in the budget.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: We will. Deputy Ó Broin will hear that.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: It is not.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: That is what I am saying.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I never objected to one.

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (16 May 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: What happened with the Labour Party in Fingal? It is a pity that Deputy Brendan Ryan is not here because he would tell the Deputy about it.