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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Properties (14 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: There are no buildings owned or managed by my Department in Blanchardstown village, Dublin 15.

Rental Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The Deputy supported it.

Rental Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “notes that: — the Government is fully committed to tackling high rents and ensuring an increase in the supply of affordable high-quality accommodation for purchase or rent, including through continued significant capital investment; — under Housing...

Rental Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: It would do that. That is fine but come out and say it. What is the party's alternative for those 1,300 families next year? I have shown a pathway out of leasing and I have shown the way in which we are going to increase our social housing delivery to a level never seen before in this State, starting in 2022. Sinn Féin has also said, in predictable criticisms that have been put...

Rental Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Mr. Angry is at it again. He might just show me a little bit of courtesy by letting me speak.

Rental Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: He does not like what I am saying but he should not interrupt me. I will not be bullied by him. I welcome the fact-----

Rental Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: I am well aware of that.

Rental Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: It is incumbent on Sinn Féin and others to put forward real alternatives which they have not done. The Sinn Féin submission on Housing for All was 12 pages long, with five pages of pictures and no costings. That was its alternative to our housing plan of more than €20 billion in capital investment in housing that will make a real difference for our people. I urge the House...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Contracts (20 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested in relation to my Department is currently being compiled in my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (20 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Housing for All sets out a number of objectives with the aim of improving the functioning of the planning system including the comprehensive review and consolidation of planning legislation.  The review is being overseen by the Attorney General and he has established a working group of professionals with planning law expertise to assist him in this work. The review forms one of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (20 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The Government’s new housing plan Housing For All (HfA) will see an increased provision of social housing with a much greater emphasis on new build by Local Authorities and an ending of long-term leasing of private accommodation by Local Authorities through phasing out new leasing projects and focussing on new-build to provide social homes.  During the lifetime...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Emergency Accommodation (21 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department’s role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of local authorities in addressing homelessness at a local level.  Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of homeless accommodation and related services rests with individual local authorities.  Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan (RIHL) scheme remains open for business. Local authorities are receiving and processing RIHL applications and are incorporating increased flexibility to accommodate applicants during the COVID 19 Pandemic.  As is the case with any lender, local authorities must lend mortgages on a prudent basis, taking into account the most recent income and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Housing Provision (21 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Details on the number of households qualified for social housing support in each local authority administrative area are provided in the annual statutory Summary of Social Housing Assessments (SSHA).  The most recent summary, conducted in November 2020, shows that 61,880 households were assessed as qualified for and being in need of social housing support. This represents a decrease of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Housing Provision (21 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Decisions on the qualification of specific persons for social housing support and the allocation of that support are matters solely for the local authority concerned. As Minister, I am precluded by housing legislation from intervening in relation to the procedures followed, or decisions made, by local authorities in the provision of social housing support in individual cases. Applications...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Water Quality (21 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Primary responsibility for the monitoring, management, protection and improvement of water quality is assigned to local authorities under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts and related legislation.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Office of Environmental Enforcement, exercises general supervision in relation to the performance of these functions by local...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Nitrates Usage (21 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Local authority functions, including enforcement activities, are set out under Part 6 of the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2017. Under these regulations, local authorities are required to undertake inspections to determine on-farm compliance with the provisions of the regulations on farms within their jurisdiction. The Environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Road Projects (21 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The funding for roads infrastructure is not a matter for my Department, but is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Transport.  

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Disability Services (21 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The provision of respite beds is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Health. In terms of housing for people with a disability more generally, the Government is determined to ensure that housing policy addresses the needs of those who experience exclusion in our society. There is ongoing and extensive engagement with all local authorities across all delivery streams to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Defective Building Materials (21 Oct 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department received a submission from Clare County Council, dated 23 July 2021, requesting the extension of the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant scheme to County Clare. A response issued to the Council on 3 August 2021 indicating that my Department would review the submission and seeking a detailed breakdown of costs associated with the Report.   A...