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Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: On a point of order, I was given ten minutes to respond to a Sinn Féin motion. I moved a countermotion. Every single statement I made has been strategically interrupted by the Deputies opposite. I will not be shouted down. This is a parliamentary democracy. People are elected to speak in the House. The Deputies opposite will not shout me down. They should not interrupt me. I did...

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: That is a big charge.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: That is a big charge.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The record stands.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Excuse me, guys.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: In conclusion-----

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: In the interests of trying to continue an orderly debate, not one thing I said today-----

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: -----in all of my contributions is untrue. If the Deputy wants to stand up and say that Sinn Féin Deputies and councillors have not objected to homes - we have the list - produce the facts.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy Ó Broin can ask Deputy Louise O'Reilly about her own councillor in north Dublin.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: This is a serious issue and I am going to take it very seriously.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I would not dream of it. I have respect for this House.

Seanad: Housing For All: Statements (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank Senators Kyne, Fitzpatrick, Casey and the Acting Chairperson for being here. I welcome the opportunity to update Members of the House on the progress being made on Housing for All. It is just over two years since the plan was published and although the landscape and environment in which we are operating has changed significantly, real progress is being made. While challenges...

Seanad: Housing For All: Statements (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I apologise to Senator Moynihan. I am due to be in the Dáil. My good colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, will be here for the rest of the debate.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: A comprehensive review of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) was initiated in May 2021, led by the Office of the Attorney General. This process included extensive stakeholder engagement, particularly with the Planning Advisory Forum established in December 2021. The review culminated in the publication of the draft Planning and Development Bill 2022 in January 2023. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Data on new residential dwellings completed are captured and published quarterly by the Central Statistics Office. The data are available at data.cso.ie/table/NDQ01. The data show 20,546, 29,751 and 22,443 new homes were completed in 2021, 2022 and to end-September 2023 respectively. Data on the share of these homes which have gone to market, or which are now inhabited, are not available.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Local Authority Home Loan (LAHL) is a Government-backed mortgage for creditworthy applicants who cannot get sufficient funding from commercial banks to purchase or build a home. It has been available nationwide from local authorities since 4 January 2022 for first-time buyers and fresh start applicants. The loan can be used both for new and second-hand properties, or to self-build. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: In July 2022 the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant was launched to support bringing vacant and derelict properties back into use. From 1 May 2023, a grant of up to a maximum of €50,000 is available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence and for properties which will be made available for rent, including the conversion of a property...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department’s Multi-annual Developer Provided Water Services Infrastructure Resolution Programme (DPI) is focused on housing estates which do not have their water services connected to the public network but instead rely on infrastructure provided by developers of the estate. The aim of the multi-annual programme is to provide funding to local authorities to assist them in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: All households in receipt of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) pay a differential rent based on the rent scheme set by the relevant local authority. The right of local authorities to set and collect rents on their dwellings is set out in section 58 of the Housing Act 1966. The making or amending of such schemes is an executive function and is subject to broad principles laid down by my...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Artificial Intelligence (7 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct business. As with all new technologies, my Department is assessing the potential of AI in the delivery of services, in line with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance on its usage in the public service, and works closely with the NCSC which encompasses the State's national/governmental Computer Security Incident...