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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation (30 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Residential Tenancies Acts 2004-2016 provide that where a tenant has been in occupation of a dwelling for a continuous period of 6 months, with no valid notice of termination having been served during that time, a 'Part 4' tenancy is established to cover the next 5 years and 6 months. Section 34 of the 2004 Act provides that a landlord must state a reason for the termination in any...

Seanad: Fire Safety in Apartment Dwellings: Statements (30 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I very much welcome the opportunity to be here today to discuss this very important issue of fire safety in apartment buildings. I think we are all agreed that this is a very important issue during construction but, of course, also during the lifetime of what is a person's home. The overall aim of the building regulations is to provide for the safety and welfare of people in and as they go...

Seanad: Fire Safety in Apartment Dwellings: Statements (30 May 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank Senator Humphreys, who sought this debate, and everyone who participated in it. When the Grenfell Tower tragedy happened, it was terrifying for the entire world to observe, but particularly for those of us in Ireland, given that we are such close neighbours and have so many close relationships with the UK. We moved quickly to set up a task force to inspect not just local authority...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Did Deputy Micheál Martin support it?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Really?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: That is a personal attack; it is very unbecoming.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Deputy did not campaign for it.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I am sorry, the three are grouped.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: They are grouped.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: For clarity, I was informed that the three priority questions had been grouped so my answer covers the first three.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35 to 37, inclusive, together. When the Rebuilding Ireland home loan was initially being developed, it was estimated that the drawdown of loans under the scheme would be approximately €200 million over three years. From the data collated on the scheme to date, the home loan has proven to be more successful than initially anticipated. The Housing...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I was informed that the grouping of questions was in order. Two weeks ago in the committee we discussed all these issues for about three or four hours.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I am happy to stay in the Dáil Chamber for as long as the Deputy wants to come back and answer every question-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: ------just so long as the Deputy does not mislead the House.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: After 14 months of this scheme being in operation, €140 million has been drawn down from €200 million.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The fund has not been exhausted yet. That is why I entered in-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: If I am going to be interrupted, I cannot-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Some €140 million has been drawn down to date and €200 million is available in the first tranche. I entered into early discussions with the Department of Finance to ensure funding would be available for a second tranche when it is needed. However, it is not yet needed because the allocations have not run out. In March the Department issued a circular informing local...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I am not waiting for the fund to run out, which is why I have had this early engagement with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to get a second tranche of funds. I engaged early on that basis, noting that the first tranche has not even been drawn down yet. Local authorities are also not waiting and that is why the circular was issued and contacts have been made. The...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (11 Jun 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Deputy is correct. The circular issued to local authorities in March, informing them that they could continue to process and approve loans, and that those loans could be drawn down. That came as a result of my commitment to the Oireachtas and the public that any loan approved would be honoured. At the previous meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local...