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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rental Sector (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 3. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of his plans to regulate short-term lettings here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39182/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rental Sector (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I was just reminded by my colleague, Deputy Casey, that he initially raised this matter at the very first meeting of the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government with the Minister's predecessor, Deputy Coveney. It relates to any plans to regulate short-term lettings in the State. In particular, the Department has a task force and I wish to ask when its report will be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rental Sector (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: It appears that we are no closer. A Bill we published on 30 November 2017, initiated by Deputy Casey, could be used to move on in planning terms. Setting up a regulatory body would of course take time. No one is looking to shut down home sharing or anything like that. That gets mixed up in this debate. Really it is about those who are using properties on a 365-day-a-year basis for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rental Sector (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I am very pleased to hear that changes are imminent. We are talking about next week, which is to be welcomed. No one wanted to rush the fences on this issue either. I, too, am a fan of home sharing and there is a role for it. People travel differently and we have issues as well whereby we need to ensure that people can visit and experience Ireland. First and foremost, however, we need to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rental Sector (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: We will have an open mind on it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 5. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of units due to be provided under the serviced sites fund in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39183/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Turning to the area of affordable housing, I would like to ask the Minister how many units are due to be provided under the serviced site fund this year? How many have been delivered to date and has the Minister revised those targets?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Am I correct in saying that nine local authorities have responded already and that they are being assessed by the Department? What two that did not respond and why? Affordable housing is a serious issue in the areas of the 11 local authorities and it is interesting to see that two have not even responded with proposals. The target was originally that 500 affordable units would be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Provision (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I understand that and it is highly unlikely any affordable housing will be delivered this year. That is why I on behalf of my party, Fianna Fáil, have put affordable housing at the centre of our budget discussion and as a policy priority. I want to ask the Minister about the €50 million in the local infrastructure housing activation fund, LIHAF, that he has said he is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 12. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the pilot project cost rental scheme has gone to tender; if so, when construction will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38900/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I ask the Minister if the pilot project-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: In fairness, I think I have kept to the time, like most people, but I might not this time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I will be brief but this is a very important issue. It is to ask the Minister if the pilot project on the cost rental scheme has gone to tender; if so, when construction will begin; and if he will provide an update on it. I have asked this question a number of times. I hope we will get a positive response to the effect that there is some progress this time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister. I am glad the tender has been received. The pilot project for Enniskerry Road was announced in 2015, which is more than three years ago, so it is important that we move on with it. The Minister is right, and I and many other Members believe, that the cost rental model will be part of the solution but we need to start delivering supply again in this area. The Minister...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister might answer the question.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: We must do more to incentivise longer term leases and improve security of tenure for tenants by way of legislation. The residential tenancies Bill which was due to be brought forward in July of this year was delayed. Will it be put before the House this month or next? It is urgently needed. I acknowledge the budget is coming up in ten days but I ask the Minister to clarify the current...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Data (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 28. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the estimated cost of an affordable home under the Land Development Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38901/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Repair and Leasing Scheme (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 31. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of units brought into operation through the repair and lease scheme in 2018. [38903/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Data (27 Sep 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 34. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has undertaken a review of the resources and personnel in local authorities' housing departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38902/18]