Results 81-100 of 197 for nama speaker:Jan O'Sullivan

Seanad: Private Rented Sector: Statements (6 Feb 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...Barrett remarked on the extent of the emphasis on investment in the property sector instead the productive sector of the economy. We are trying to address that. He also raised the issue of the NAMA units, as did other Senators. We are trying to get these NAMA units on the market. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, and I meet representatives...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (23 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: To the end of September this year 4,319 units have been identified by NAMA as being potentially suitable for social housing. Of these some 1,900 have been confirmed as being suitable and 443 have been completed or contracted. Of these, 288 are being delivered through the Social Housing Leasing Initiative (SHLI) and are currently occupied or in the process of being occupied. Under SHLI...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (23 Apr 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...with the Government's response to the recommendations. The Committee includes representatives from the Irish Banking Federation, local authorities, the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency, NAMA and the construction sector. Real progress is being made in tackling and resolving the issues faced by residents of unfinished estates and the Committee is meeting on a regular basis to...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...ago for a relatively small infringement. That is the same regulator who sat back while Anglo Irish Bank built up its losses over a small number of years to the point that of the €77 billion NAMA lump sum, €28 billion relates to the bank. Anglo Irish is now a zombie bank which lends to no one while its customers were a small number of wealthy property developers. Yet, the nation must...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Persons (6 Nov 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation for homeless persons rests with the housing authorities. NAMA has identified over 3,800 units to be considered for social housing. Of those that have been examined to date, 449 have been deemed unsuitable by housing authorities and a further 594 have been withdrawn. 2,010 units are being examined by housing authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: NAMA Property Sales (17 Sep 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...in that context. Neither does my Department have any expertise or knowledge in relation to housing supply or housing policy in general. Therefore, my Department has not had any contact with NAMA in respect of the particular matter referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (13 Mar 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: In December 2011 NAMA identified over 2,000 properties as being potentially available for social housing, including 57 units in Galway City. From this list of 2,000 properties a number of projects have been identified as being suitable for social housing, and these are being advanced for inclusion in the leasing scheme. These projects are at different stages of development and I expect...

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

Jan O'Sullivan: ...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 institutional care 150 Social Housing...

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (27 Sep 2017)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...housing development is not going to deal with the issue. That is the nub of the problem. We need honesty on whether the money is there. The Labour Party amendment is about using the resources in NAMA. Our amendment proposes to:introduce immediate measures to transform the National Asset Management Agency into a National Housing Development and Finance Agency and repurpose its mandate...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...in the following table. It is not possible to provide a breakdown by local authority area at this time. 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 institutional care 150 Social Housing...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (16 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 407 and 440 together. NAMA has now identified just under 3,800 units to be considered for social housing. A breakdown of these units by authority is given in the table below. Local Authority Properties Carlow Co. Co. 131 Cavan Co. Co. 47 Clare Co. Co. 162 Cork City Council 419 Cork Co. Co. 415 Donegal Co. Co. 93 Drogheda Borough...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (5 Jul 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...with the Government's response to its recommendations. The Committee includes representatives from the Irish Banking Federation, local authorities, the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency, NAMA, residents and the construction sector, and real progress is being made with regard to the public safety works required to improve the living conditions of existing residents on some...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (18 Sep 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ..., for the Government’s objective of sourcing and providing suitable residential units for use as social housing to be aligned with the commercial objectives of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA). My Department and the Housing Agency are engaged with NAMA to ensure delivery of housing units for social purposes beginning in the current year.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...new social and voluntary homes. A special investment of €15 million for the retrofitting of boarded-up local authority houses is intended to bring 400 homes back into productive use. In addition, my Department, the Housing Agency and NAMA continue to work together with housing authorities and approved housing bodies towards bringing suitable NAMA units into social use and to ensure...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (18 Jul 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...Category 4: 29 developments Total: 166 developments The National Housing Development Survey 2012, which my Department is currently carrying out, will provide a more complete picture of NAMA controlled sites across all categories.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (3 May 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: The units being advanced through NAMA will in general be provided through the Social Housing Leasing Initiative under the standard terms and conditions that apply. It is not possible at this stage to estimate the cost of leasing these properties. Lease costs are determined by negotiation using a standard discounted market price which may vary to reflect the circumstances of a particular...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 25 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...money we are going to purchase units for people with disabilities. We are looking at different ways of acquiring units. Leasing will continue to be a part of our programme. Obviously, leasing from NAMA is one element and we want to ensure we take the best advantage of the available NAMA units. This can be done either through using the voluntary sector or directly with local...

Topical Issue Debate: National Asset Management Agency (16 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...well with my Department's social housing leasing initiative that is being rolled out in conjunction with the approved housing body sector. The residential mortgage initiative product launched by NAMA this year may have a role in facilitating people who want and can afford to buy to realise their home ownership aspirations. However, there is a fine line between facilitating and enticing....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (18 Sep 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...housing programmes, for the Government’s objective of sourcing and providing suitable residential units for use as social housing to be aligned with the commercial objectives of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA). My Department and the Housing Agency are working closely with NAMA with the aim of ensuring that a significant number of housing units are made available in this...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects Status (25 Feb 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...prominent site in particular, remains an important objective within the context of the overall regeneration programme. The City Council continues to liaise with the relevant parties, including NAMA and the Receiver, with the objective of progressing the proposed redevelopment of the existing shopping centre and adjoining lands.