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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: The 2016 Annual Progress Report on Unfinished Housing Developments, published in March 2017, highlighted that the number of ‘unfinished’ developments had reduced by over 85%, from just under 3,000 developments in 2010 to 420 developments in 2016, with 248 developments resolved in 2016 alone. Funding of the resolution process is now centred around investment by...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: In accordance with the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998, housing authorities have statutory responsibility for assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and also have responsibility for the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas.  My Department’s role is to ensure that there are adequate...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 and 119 together. The National Planning Framework (NPF), titled Ireland 2040 - Our Plan, will set a new long-term strategic planning and investment context for Ireland over the next 20 years. It will outline a high-level, national vision for Ireland for 2040 and will provide the framework and principles to manage future population and economic growth...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 to 303, inclusive, together. The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides the statutory framework for the establishment of the Pyrite Resolution Board and for the making of a pyrite remediation scheme to be implemented by the Board with support from the Housing Agency. The pyrite remediation scheme is a scheme of “last resort” and is limited in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Planning (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: Local authorities are designated as Principal Response Agencies under the provision of the Framework for Major Emergency Management which was approved by Government decision in 2006. Local authorities operate under the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 and other local government legislation including the Local Government (Reform) Act 2014. This legislation provides, inter...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I am fully aware of the report entitled Safe as Houses: A Report on Building Standards, Building Controls and Consumer Protection, published by the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government last week. It should be noted that in response to the many building failures that emerged in the last decade, my Department has been working on a building...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Safety (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318 and 319 together. In February 2013, my Department’s National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management published the policy document, “Keeping Communities Safe - A framework for Fire Safety in Ireland” (KCS). KCS is the report on the outcome of a wide-ranging review of fire services in Ireland which was undertaken in 2011/2012, and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 to 326, inclusive, together. The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of fire station premises and fire appliances is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the Fire Services Act, 1981. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Safety (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: Under section 18(2) of the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, responsibility for fire safety in buildings of all kinds (other than dwellings) is placed on the 'person having control' of each building, for example a Management Company in an apartment complex. Inspections of buildings may be undertaken for many reasons and by many parties. Any member of the public who is concerned about...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: Fire services are mobilised to incidents in accordance with a system of “pre-determined attendances” (PDAs). PDAs are the instructions given by a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) to the relevant Regional Communications Centre for the initial fire service response to a call for assistance. These include: - Address PDAs - a listing of the order in which fire service response will be...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I am aware of proposals by the European Commission to amend Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings, on which discussions are ongoing at EU level.  Under the draft amendments to the Directive, it is proposed to introduce requirements for the installation of vehicular charging points on new and existing non-residential buildings undergoing major...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regional Development Policy (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 and 353 together. The National Planning Framework (NPF), titled Ireland 2040 - Our Plan, will set a new long-term strategic planning and investment context for Ireland over the next 20 years.  It will outline a high-level, national vision for Ireland for 2040 and will provide the framework and principles to manage future population and...

Seanad: Housing: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Members of the Seanad for the opportunity to update the House on the Government’s progress in responding to the housing challenges. I will highlight the actions we have taken and are taking to increase the social housing stock and meet the needs of those on the waiting lists and those at risk of becoming homeless, as well as to drive the increased...

Seanad: Housing: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I read all the documents that come to me and I read all the suggestions.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I can see that. That proposal is not going to be in it. I do not know where that came from.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I can come back on another day.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: I am happy to provide that.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Damien English: We can have a discussion separately on that issue. Today's update was on homelessness and housing, but I totally agree with Senator Dolan that it is a discussion we have to have, and it is an area I am responsible for. I would love to have a separate discussion on that issue.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations Provision (1 Feb 2018)

Damien English: The provision of fire services in local authority areas, including the establishment and maintenance of fire brigades, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of premises, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities under the provisions of the Fire Services Act, 1981. My Department supports the fire authorities through setting general policy, providing a central...

Topical Issue Debate: Regional Development (6 Feb 2018)

Damien English: I apologise to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thought I was taking the fourth issue-----