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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Ministerial Invitations (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: In responding to the Deputy's question, I am taking it as referring to the receipt of tickets or hospitality as a result of a person's role in my Department as some officials in my Department undertake invaluable work on a voluntary basis in soccer clubs within their communities and may receive tickets as a result. In addition, some officials have also purchased match tickets and season...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1534 and 1535 together. My Department provides funding on an annual basis under the Disabled Persons Grants (DPGs) scheme to local authorities for adaptations and extensions to the existing social housing stock to meet the needs of local authority tenants. The scheme applies to works that are necessary to address the needs of older people or people with a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) is a flagship element of Project Ireland 2040, with €2 billion identified in the National Development Plan (NDP) to 2027. Of this, €58m is available in 2019 to provide initial support for the 88 projects approved for URDF support last November, while €550 million is included in the NDP to provide further support for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Guidelines (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1537 and 1539 together. Following engagement between the European Commission and my Department regarding the European Court of Justice ruling in the "Flemish Decree" case, a working group was established to review and, where necessary, recommend changes to the 2005 Planning Guidelines on Sustainable Rural Housing, issued under section 28 of the Planning...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Part 2 of Schedule 14A to the Local Government Act 2001, as inserted by the Local Government Reform Act 2014, sets out a comprehensive listing of reserved functions that may be performed either by municipal district members or by the plenary council. The procedures for how such functions are performed are set out under Section 131A of the 2001 Act (as amended), as well as regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Quality (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: With effect from 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels including the delivery of water services capital infrastructure, while the local authorities remain responsible for supervising the group water sector. Based on current available data, Irish Water estimates...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: My Department does not have a grant scheme in place for the completion of single unoccupied houses. However, funding has previously been provided to some ‘Unfinished Housing Developments’ (developments consisting of two or more dwellings) in terms of a Public Safety Initiative (PSI) fund and Site Resolution Fund (SRF). In March 2018, my Department published the 2017 Annual...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Applications for social housing support are assessed by the relevant local authority, in accordance with the eligibility and need criteria set down in section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and the associated Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011, as amended. The 2011 Regulations prescribe maximum net income limits for each local authority, in different bands...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: My Department provides funding on an annual basis under the Disabled Persons Grants (DPGs) scheme to local authorities for adaptations and extensions to the existing social housing stock to meet the needs of local authority tenants. The scheme applies to works that are necessary to address the needs of older people or people with a disability. This may involve minor adaptations such as...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Approved Housing Bodies (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1545 to 1547, inclusive, together. Under Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992, housing authorities may provide assistance to Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) for the provision and management of housing accommodation. As Minister, I am empowered to grant approved status to housing bodies for this purpose. AHBs are non-profit,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Register of Electors Administration (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Electoral Act 1992 and the Second Schedule to that Act provides that the preparation of the Register of Electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible, and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register. The focus of my Department's work in relation to the Register is to support and assist...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Government's Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan on Housing aims to ensure that older people have a range of housing choices available to them and there is an overall commitment to examine the potential of targeted schemes to meet differing housing needs. A number of measures have been introduced in recent years with the objective of improving security of tenure for tenants. Security of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Applicants for the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan must be of good credit standing and have a satisfactory credit record. The Housing Agency provides a central credit assessment service to local authorities and credit checks are undertaken as part of the credit assessment process. The final decision on loan approval is a matter for the relevant local authority and its credit committee on a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector Strategy (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1552, 1554 and 1590 together. Under Action 18 of the Strategy for the Rental Sector published in December 2016, a Working Group was established, involving representatives of all major public stakeholders with a policy interest in short-term lettings, to consider measures aimed at facilitating the short-term letting of accommodation within permanent...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services Infrastructure (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1555 and 1572 together. On 12 March 2019, I received a statement of case from Sligo County Council that Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest (IROPI) exist in respect of a planning application for the upgrade to the existing water treatment plant at Lough Talt, County Sligo. The statement of case submitted by Sligo County Council pursuant to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme enables credit-worthy first-time buyers to access sustainable mortgage lending to purchase new or second-hand properties in a suitable price range, where they cannot obtain sufficient mortgage finance from a commercial lender. The Regulations under which the Scheme is established provide that the loan is available to first-time buyers only. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Guidelines (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: As is the case with the large majority of development types, there are currently no specific planning guidelines in place in respect of solar farms. Proposals for individual solar farm developments are subject to the statutory requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, in the same manner as other proposed developments, with planning applications made to the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Charges Application (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Local authorities levy development contributions in respect of public infrastructure and facilities provided by, or on behalf of, the local authority that benefit development in the area, based on a development contribution scheme adopted by that authority. The adoption of development contribution schemes is a reserved function of elected members and it is a matter for the elected members to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I am informed by the Commissioner of Valuation that solar farms would appear to come within the ambit of Schedule 3 of the Valuation Act 2001, as amended by the Valuation (Amendment) Act 2015, and would, therefore, appear to constitute “relevant property” for rating purposes. As such, they would be liable for rates under the relevant legislation. I am also informed that the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Data (8 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Details in relation to 2017 and 2018 Part V delivery across all local authorities can be found on my Department's website at the following links: www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/attachments/social_ho using_output_overview_2017.xlsx www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/attachments/socialhou sing_by_area_2018_final.xlsx Agreement on Part V arrangements is a matter for local...