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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Licence Applications (8 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The foreshore application in question did not contain sufficient information to facilitate a complete assessment by my Department, as required under legislation. Further information has been requested from the applicant. Until the necessary information is provided, the application cannot be progressed.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Licence Applications (8 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: An application from Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown County Council for a consent under the Foreshore Act 1933 to undertake refurbishment works to Dún Laoghaire Baths is currently being assessed by my Department. The public and prescribed bodies consultations on the application, as required under the Foreshore Act, have been concluded. The next stage of the process is for the Marine...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (8 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 387, 390 and 391 together. Taking in charge of estates is a matter for the relevant planning authority under section 180 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. I have no role or power to direct planning authorities in this regard. Under section 30 of the Act, I am specifically precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to any particular...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (8 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: A foreshore licence was issued to Ring Boat Club on 16 August 2002 to dredge and remove debris from an area of foreshore at Ring, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. The licence remained in force for a period of one year from the date of issue. There is no record of any other application for dredging works at this location for the period in question. All works and activities on the foreshore, including...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (8 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The downturn in economic activity associated with the recession has resulted in significant numbers of shop closures and vacant units in town centres. Other factors, such as upward only rent reviews, parking charges, rising energy costs and on-line trading, have also undermined the viability of small and medium-sized businesses in the retail sector, threatening the fabric of our urban...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (8 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I expect the final output across all social housing programmes for 2014 to be in the region of 5,000 new housing units as set out in the following table. Delivery method Number Rental Accommodation Scheme 2,500 Leasing, including: 400 NAMA sourced properties and 350 Mortgage to Rent Scheme 1,200 Deinstitutionalisation Programme - new Units for people with disability leaving...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Provision (8 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation for homeless persons and related services rests with housing authorities. The purposes for which housing authorities may incur expenditure in addressing homelessness are prescribed in Section 10 of the Housing Act 1988. The Homelessness Oversight Group, which I established in 2013 for the purposes of reviewing the...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Anti-Bullying Procedures (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: If I may clarify, I understand the Minister will be available next Tuesday.

Topical Issue Debate: Foreshore Issues (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta as an cheist thábhachtach seo a ardú. I understand that concerns have arisen recently with regard to seaweed harvesting and that these concerns may be associated with changes in the governance of Arramara Teoranta. While this is a matter for the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I am advised that it is...

Topical Issue Debate: Foreshore Issues (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am very aware of the legitimate public concern about these issues. I have no problem with having a meeting. I will consult with the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, as to his responsibilities. I am sure we will be able to facilitate a meeting in the near future. The Government has approved the general scheme of the maritime area and foreshore (amendment) Bill, and it is planned to...

Central Bank Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: On behalf of the Minister for Finance, I would like to thank the House for agreeing to discuss the Central Bank Bill 2014 at such short notice. As the Members know, the enactment of this Bill is needed urgently for two reasons. The first is the need to extend Part III of the Central Bank Act 1971 in order that it will apply to building societies as well as to banks. Specifically, this will...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The guidelines and the policy of the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, have not been finalised as yet.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is all about policy.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy should not put too much money on it.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department understands that Meath County Council compiled a technical report on the issues affecting properties at the location referred to and will give consideration to any proposal from the Council resulting from this report.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. The administration of issues relating to unfinished housing developments is a matter for individual local authorities. Each local authority has appointed an Unfinished Housing Development co-ordinator; contact details can be found at: . As part of the process of analysing and addressing the causes and consequences of unfinished housing...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Until taken in charge by the relevant local authority, unfinished housing developments are the responsibility of the relevant developer and, in some cases, receivers acting on the instructions of funders acting in possession. However, to assist further in addressing the legacy of unfinished housing developments, Budget 2014 contained a special provision, in the form of a targeted €10...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: In accordance with the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998, statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes, designed to meet the accommodation needs of Travellers, rests with individual housing authorities. My Department’s role is to ensure...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Homeless Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. It is always very difficult when one meets a family in circumstances such as those outlined. There are a variety of complex reasons people become homeless. It is challenging to find solutions to every individual's problems. Certainly, loss of employment, to which the Senator referred, is often the trigger, combined with the current general...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Homeless Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am determined to make sure there are no vacant houses in areas where people need homes. We need to match people with the houses. There are specific issues relating to the increase in rents which this family has been caught up in. I will be happy to advise the Senator in this regard following the Adjournment.