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Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: The Social Democrats support this Bill. We would like to see much stronger legislation but we will, nonetheless, support it. I want to strongly welcome the measures in the Bill which will provide some protection for all tenants as a result of the campaign run by the Union of Students in Ireland - Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn and following the Private Members’ Bill that was...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “ “deposit” means an amount of money paid or payable by the tenant or any other person as security for the observance and performance of any of the tenancy obligations of the tenant under the Act or under a tenancy agreement; but does not include any sum payable or paid by way of...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I am willing to listen to what the Minister has said on this. Given his statements, I will not press the amendment.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: Amendments Nos. 6, 8 and 9 are similar to those tabled by Deputy Duncan Smith, although they propose a different date. I would be happy with Deputy Duncan Smith's as alternatives if the Minister wishes to accept them as opposed to mine. Mine refer to the limited protections related to self-declaration by the 450 tenants. My proposals recognise that it will take time for incomes that have...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: To be fair, considering that a limited cohort of people has been able to avail of the protections, because the system is quite complex, the Minister knows well that some of the 455 people will still have issues paying rent due to a loss of income owing to Covid beyond the date in the Bill. It would be absolutely proportionate to have an extended timeframe for the limited protections for the...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: If he is talking about reductions in the number becoming homeless, it would be fair for him to say what is correct, that is, that the number of families and children living in emergency homeless accommodation has, unfortunately and sadly, increased since the ban on evictions was lifted.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 6: In page 4, line 15, to delete “12 January 2022” and substitute “12 July 2022”.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 8: In page 4, line 17, to delete “12 January 2022” and substitute “12 July 2022”.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 9: In page 4, line 19, to delete “13 January 2022” and substitute “13 July 2022”.

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I am just speaking on amendment No. 12, which is about the potential voluntary opt-out for tenants from these protections. I understand there is a rationale for this. It has been explained as allowing for a situation where international students pay for accommodation and fees as a bundle or as a package. I agree with Deputy Ó Broin that this opt-out is wide open to exploitation in the...

Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 5, to delete lines 18 to 22.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will engage with lenders to ensure flexibility in order that mortgage approvals can be extended until 2022 for first-time buyers due to delays in delivery caused by the restrictions on the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33828/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 165. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person can retain the rent supplement and disability allowance while also availing of the back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33849/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 166. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person can avail of the back to education allowance for a master’s degree if they already have a master’s degree in another field; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33850/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 191. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the criminal justice (hate crime) Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33851/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: House Prices (24 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: 2. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the latest CSO residential property price index report that shows that house prices have risen by 4.5% over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34134/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: House Prices (24 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: What is the Minister's response to the latest CSO residential property price index report showing that house prices have risen by 4.5% over the past year? The Tánaiste, who has made a lot of pronouncements on housing recently, defended these prices on the basis that price levels have not yet surpassed the Celtic tiger peak. What price levels does the Minister think would be acceptable?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: House Prices (24 Jun 2021)

Cian O'Callaghan: I would like to hear if the Minister has a view on price levels or if housing for all will set targets. In the past week, a house in Rathmines in poor condition and in need of significant renovation has attracted a bidding war with offers in excess of €530,000 above the asking price. These kind of bidding wars create huge anxiety and fear in prospective first-time buyers and have not...