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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (29 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department’s Multi-annual Rural Water Programme, using Exchequer funding, is delivering improvements to water services, including waste water, in areas of rural Ireland where Uisce Éireann water services are not available. The objectives of the programme are, through various funding measures, to improve the quality, reliability and efficiency of water services for rural...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Pathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Addressing vacancy and making efficient use of existing housing stock is a a key priority for Government, as set out in Pathway 4 of Housing for All. In January 2022, my Department communicated with local authorities outlining that funding, made available since 2018 to support the work of a Vacant Homes Office including a Vacant Homes Officer (VHO), would be increased from €50,000 to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Following the publication of Housing for All in September 2021, I asked all local authorities to prepare Housing Delivery Action Plans. Each local authority was asked to assess the level of housing demand with an affordability constraint projected for their area based on the Housing Need and Demand Assessment Tool (HNDA) in order to plan their provision accordingly. Local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Local Authority Home Loan is a Government-backed mortgage for those 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. A ‘Fresh Start’...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Pathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock. In July 2022 I launched the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant which supports 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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: White Papers (30 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: Departmental Consultations (30 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: Local Authorities (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The local government sector is committed to equality of opportunity for all in terms of its recruitment and employment practices. Under Section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authority for which he/she is responsible. In terms specifically of a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: As outlined in response to PQ 99 on 22nd November 2023, Circular LG(P) 06/09 "Local Government Act 2001 (Section 161) Order 2004" is based on S.I. No. 216 of 2004 and also reflects the provisions of Circular 09/2009 "Civil Servants and Political Activity". The order provides that a local authority employee, whose maximum salary on the latest date for receipt of nominations at a local...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Advertising (30 Nov 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Advertising (30 Nov 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Advertising (30 Nov 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has had a number of engagements with the Banking and Payments Federation (BPFI) on specific issues raised by Defective Concrete Block homeowners to see what can be done to address their concerns. My Department received an interim funding proposal from the BPFI and discussed this with the BPFI in a number of engagements in recent weeks. However, it is a matter which falls in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traffic Management (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I refer to the reply to Question No. 206 of 26 October 2023 which sets out the position on this matter.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The clock has stopped.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Did you not trap a Government Minister in a car for hours? If I remember correctly, you did.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Tell us what happened. Legitimate protest, was it?

Renters: Motion [Private Members] (5 Dec 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes: — that the Government is fully committed to ensuring an increase in the supply of affordable high-quality rental accommodation through continued significant capital investment, including Cost Rental, to accelerate delivery of housing for the private and social rental...

Renters: Motion [Private Members] (5 Dec 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: -----output and supply, more first-time buyers in the market and the tenant in situscheme. To be fair to Deputy Ó Broin, he has acknowledged tonight for the first time that the tenant in situscheme is working. Nearly 3,000 properties have been purchased or are in the process of being purchased under that scheme. Sinn Féin has not allowed the capital for that for next year. We...