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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation (12 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this very important matter. There was a significant debate in the Dáil on pyrite. The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides for the making of a pyrite remediation scheme by the Pyrite Resolution Board for certain dwellings affected by pyrite damage. The full conditions for eligibility under the scheme are set down in the scheme which is available on the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation (12 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: I acknowledge the Senator's comments. We must all keep a close eye on this matter. I reiterate that the post-2015 funding requirement will be considered in the context of the 2016 Estimates later this year and will have regard to developments in the pyrite remediation scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (13 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: Rathmines Pembroke Community Partnership provided funding to the project in question under my Department’s Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP). The LCDP concluded on 31 March 2015 and the new Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) was rolled out across communities on 1 April 2015. In accordance with the Public Spending Code, legal advice, good...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Administration (13 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: I refer to the reply to Question 519 of 6 May 2015, which sets out the position in relation to this matter. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Policy (14 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: The Minister and I are fully committed to supporting the development of rural Ireland and in this regard, we are also committed to advancing the implementation of the CEDRA Report recommendations and to ensuring that national and local systems and programmes facilitate and support rural development and rural communities. To facilitate this agenda, I established the CEDRA Interdepartmental...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (14 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: The Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 is a co-financed programme with a proportion of the programme coming from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the remainder coming from the National Exchequer. The co-financing rate for the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 is 65% EAFRD and 35% National Exchequer. The total Rural Development...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (14 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: In determining the county allocations for the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 three objective criteria were used, namely, minimum allocation, population density and a Resource Allocation Model (RAM). Each sub-regional area was given a minimum allocation of €3 million to ensure that each county received a viable allocation in line with European Commission...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Establishment (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: On behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and giving me an opportunity to remind the House of the significant challenges we face in meeting increasing demand for pupil places throughout the country in the coming years and to explain how this will be addressed. We remain in an era of significant growth in the school...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Establishment (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: I take on board what the Deputy has said. Schools and their proper planning are very important in communities. I have heard what the Deputy has said and will convey his concerns to the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan.

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Accommodation Funding (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue because it allows us to outline exactly what this Government is doing in its social housing strategy. A total of €64 million has been allocated in the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency for the housing strategy. In all my years of living in Carlow-Kilkenny I have not heard of such an allocation being made by previous Administrations....

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Accommodation Funding (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: The Government very much does get the message. An allocation of €1.5 billion is not an insignificant sum. Is Deputy Ellis arguing that councils should not buy properties to house people?

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Accommodation Funding (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: In that case, I misconstrued his comment. Local authorities will not be left short where they present clear, realistic and deliverable social housing proposals that are in line with the social housing strategy. A further demonstration of the Government's commitment to the strategy is its decision to sanction the hiring of additional local authority staff to support the delivery of social...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: Fianna Fáil handed social housing to developers.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: Yes, Fianna Fáil did.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: Fianna Fáil watered down Part V.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: Fianna Fáil watered it down.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: Well Fianna Fáil watered it down.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: I thank the Deputies for the wide range of comments and analyses which have been made tonight, and I certainly accept their bona fides. This discussion raises important questions and the debate on this Bill provides the opportunity to reaffirm the Government's continued commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights. The...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund Administration (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 454 and 455 together. Under the balances on dormant accounts with banks, building societies and An Post and the net encashment value of certain life assurance policies are paid into the Dormant Accounts Fund, which is managed by the . The primary purpose of the legislation is to re-unite the original account holders with their moneys, including all interest...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Funding (19 May 2015)

Ann Phelan: My Department’s Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), the successor programme to the Local and Communi ty Development Programme (LCDP), was rolled out across communities from 1 April 2015. During 2014, a total of €346,264 was provided to Meath Partnership under the LCDP, who in turn supported some 40 community groups and a range of community activity...