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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (14 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (14 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 272 together. The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 (‘the MUDs Act’) was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law on the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments, and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). Well-functioning OMCs are key to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (14 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 (‘the MUDs Act’) was enacted with the primary purposes of reforming the law on the ownership and management of common areas of multi-unit developments, and facilitating the fair, efficient and effective management of owners' management companies (OMCs). Well-functioning OMCs are key to maintaining and sustaining higher-density residential...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Energy Conservation (14 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: In 2021 a new holistic approach was applied to the Energy Efficient Retrofit Programme (EERP), designed around the Programme for Government's commitment led by the Department for the Environment, Climate and Communications that calls for the 'retrofit' of 500,000 homes to a B2 (BER)/Cost Optimal Equivalent standard by 2030, of which, approximately 36,500 are expected to be local authority...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (14 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department is represented at the Senior Officials Group referred to in the Question. Attendance is linked to the supporting role my Department fulfils in respect of the whole of Government response to the humanitarian situation that arose as a consequence of the invasion of Ukraine. This role specifically concerns three strands: 1. Emergency Refurbishment (Ukraine) Project; 2....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (14 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) was established an independent statutory body under the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004-2022 (RTA), to operate a national tenancy registration system and to facilitate the resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants and as such, the adjudication process is an operational matter for the RTB. My Department does not hold the information sought....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (14 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (14 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (14 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The development referred to in the question was funded under my Department's Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) approximately 30 years ago, providing 10 age friendly homes and a communal facility. I understand that the AHB originally involved in this development has ceased operation, which has resulted in some of the homes becoming vacant and now requiring capital investment. Thanks to the work...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Correspondence (15 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The role of my Department in the provision of accommodation for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection is a supporting role which forms part of the whole of Government response. This Department is supporting the whole of Government effort on Ukraine across 3 strands; 1. Emergency Refurbishment (Ukraine) Project ; 2. “Offer a Home” call; and 3. Supporting the Identification...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (15 Nov 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (15 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I have no role in water operational matters, Uisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. The scope, prioritisation and progression of individual projects is a matter for Uisce Éireann and is approved through its own internal governance structures. Uisce Éireann has...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (15 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I commenced the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 (the Act) on 22 June 2023 which contains the enhanced grant scheme and adopted the related Regulations on 29 June 2023. The new scheme is now open to applications in four counties: Clare, Donegal, Limerick and Mayo with comprehensive information of all aspects of the Scheme available on my...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Mortgage Interest Rates (15 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Mortgage to Rent (MTR) scheme introduced in 2012 is targeted at those households in mortgage arrears who have had their mortgage position deemed unsustainable by their lender under the Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process. In order for a borrower to qualify for the MTR scheme, the mortgage, property and household must meet detailed eligibility criteria. As part of the normal...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Supply (16 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The European Union (Water Policy) (Abstractions Registration) Regulations 2018 provide for the establishment of a register of abstractions of water of more than 25 cubic metres per day. The register is maintained by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2018 Regulations provide that the EPA shall publish by electronic means, and in such abridged manner as it thinks fit, details...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (16 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: 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, provide that a household shall be ineligible for social housing support if it...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tax Code (16 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The final maps to be published by each local authority on 1 December 2023 will identify land in scope for the RZLT which would have formed the basis for liability to the tax in the event that the tax liability is not deferred to 1 February 2025. As a consequence of the proposed deferral of liability to 2025 set out in the Finance Bill, there will be another annual cycle of mapping, with...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Septic Tanks (16 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department provides financial support through the domestic waste water treatment system (DWWTS) grant schemes to assist householders carry out works to their defective septic tanks. The grants are focused on the areas of greatest environmental priority to protect human health and the environment. They include a grant for necessary works where an advisory notice has been issued after an...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Septic Tanks (16 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: There are currently three grant schemes available to householders relating to Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) commonly known as Septic Tank Grants. The purpose of the grants is to provide financial assistance to households to carry out works to defective septic tanks. The grants are focused on the areas of greatest environmental priority to protect human health and the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Septic Tanks (16 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: There are currently three grant schemes available to householders relating to Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) commonly known as Septic Tank Grants. The purpose of the grants is to provide financial assistance to households to carry out works to defective septic tanks. The grants are focused on the areas of greatest environmental priority to protect human health and the...