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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (14 Dec 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: I refer to the reply to Question No 34 of 7 December 2017 which sets out the position in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: My Department’s Press Office generally provide photographic services when required.  However, on such occasions where this is not possible, a service provider is selected from the OGP panel in line with the procurement framework. No photography costs have been incurred from the Ministerial allowance available to me. The details requested by the Deputy are as follows. Year...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (14 Dec 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: My Department has not engaged any external public relations firms since March 2011. The engagement of external expertise is generally only considered where the issues involved require expert skills or capabilities that are not readily available within my Department.  

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 Dec 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: The information requested is set out in the following table: Year Commissioned Consultant/Author etc. Name/Description of Report/Review/Study Date or Expected Date of Publication Amount Spent Since March 2011 2011 ARUP Consulting Engineers Study in respect of provision of fire detection and alarms systems in dwellings. Not intended for publication.  It is a technical report,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (14 Dec 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 743 and 744 together. The information requested is being compiled to the extent to which it can reasonably be collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders. The details requested in relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the individual bodies concerned. Arrangements have been put in place by...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payment Applications (14 Dec 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: HAP is deemed to be a social housing support under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014. As a long term housing support, an assessment of housing need must be completed in order for a household to qualify for HAP. Any household with an identified housing need is eligible for HAP. The Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011 provide that subject to conditions, a housing...

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: On behalf of the Government, I echo the Ceann Comhairle's sentiments in relation to the staff here in the Houses and to all of our colleagues over the Christmas period. It is good that child homelessness is one of the last issues we choose to discuss this year. People talk about Brexit potentially being the greatest challenge that we face as a State but thanks to the good work of the...

Child Homelessness: Statements (15 Dec 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: There is nothing to correct.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The Commissioner of Valuation is independent in carrying out his functions under the Valuation Acts 2001 to 2015 and my Department has no role in this regard. The revaluation provisions in the Valuation Acts 2001-2015 provide for the revaluation of all rateable property within a rating authority area so as to reflect changes in value due to economic factors such as business turnover,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: With effect from 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for public water services. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013, as amended, provides that Irish Water shall collect charges from its customers in receipt of water services provided by it. The Act also provides that responsibility for the independent economic regulation of the water sector is assigned to the Commission for Regulation...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. Contracts with Irish Water are an operational matter for the utility and I have no function in such matters. Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Planning statistics are compiled by each planning authority on an annual basis for collation and publication on my Department’s website. The statistics collected relate to the total numbers of: - Invalid applications received, - Applications received for outline permission and full permission, - Decisions to grant/refuse permission, - Decisions issued within the statutory eight-week...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I refer to the reply to Questions Numbers 259, 260 and 261 of 13 December 2017.  The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Ministerial Meetings (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: My Department is in regular contact with Louth County Council regarding the delivery of their social housing programme.  I will be meeting with all Local Authority Chief Executives, including Louth County Council, at the Housing Summit on 22 January 2018.  Furthermore, my Department will be meeting with all Local Authority Directors of Housing on 7 February 2018 in order...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1702, 1731 and 1838 together. Recognising that housing affordability is a major issue for some households, several important initiatives have already been implemented under Rebuilding Ireland to stimulate housing supply at more affordable prices and rents. Such initiatives include: - planning reforms to provide flexibility and certainty in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The National Planning Framework (NPF) is intended to 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 over the next 20 years (catering for 1 million extra people, 600,000...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1704 and 1728 together. The Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011 prescribe maximum net income limits for each housing authority, in different bands according to the area, with income being defined and assessed according to a standard Household Means Policy. The income bands and the authority area assigned to each band are based on an...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates Exemptions (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1705 and 1717 together. Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Acts 2001 to 2015.  The Commissioner of Valuation has responsibility for valuation...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Mortgage to Rent Scheme Data (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The Housing Agency publishes, on a quarterly basis, detailed statistical information on the operation of the MTR scheme, including the number of completed transactions by lender.  This information is available on the Agency's website at the following link: . Following a Review of the Mortgage to Rent (MTR) Scheme, published on 8 February 2017, a range of amendments to the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rent Pressure Zones (16 Jan 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 to 2016 sets out the process through which Rent Pressure Zones can be designated. It provides that the Housing Agency, in consultation with housing authorities, may make a proposal to the Minister that an area should be considered as a Rent Pressure Zone. Following receipt of such a proposal, the Minister requests the Director of the Residential Tenancies...