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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Housing Policy (28 May 2019)

Damien English: I cannot be any clearer and there is no confusion with the regulations. If a construction method meets our regulations, it can be sanctioned and planning permission can be granted. However, we are very strict as we have seen too many homes built at poor quality. We need an urgent supply of housing but that does not mean we should renege on quality. Any company producing housing is more...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (28 May 2019)

Damien English: Supporting the development and growth of towns and villages across Ireland is a major priority for this Government and to this end policy interventions are being pursued across a number of Government Departments and are being implemented by local authorities around the country. In particular, €2 billion is available under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund, with a further...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (28 May 2019)

Damien English: In accordance with the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998, housing authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas. My Department’s role is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (21 May 2019)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 659 and 660 together. In accordance with the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998, housing authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas.  My Department’s role is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (21 May 2019)

Damien English: In accordance with the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998, housing authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas.  My Department’s role is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Seaweed Harvesting Licences (21 May 2019)

Damien English: My Department has published extensive information and documentation pertaining to the application concerned, including the information sought.  This information is available for viewing on the Department's website at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Seaweed Harvesting Licences (21 May 2019)

Damien English: The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2014/52/EU applies to a wide range of projects – the annexes to this Directive specify what types of projects are mandatory vs. discretionary, in terms of the requirement to conduct an EIA.  In the area of seaweed harvesting projects, it is not a mandatory requirement to conduct an EIA. The decision as to whether an EIA is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commemorative Medals (21 May 2019)

Damien English: The issuing of 1916-2016 Commemorative medals to the Defence Forces was a commitment in 'A Programme for Partnership Government'. Seperately, my Department is commissioning medals in recognition of the role played by staff working in the Fire Services in relation to the 1916 commemorations.  It is envisaged that all Fire Services staff serving in 2016 will be eligible to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (21 May 2019)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013provides the statutory framework for the establishment of the Pyrite Resolution Board, and for the making of a pyrite remediation scheme to be implemented by the Board, with support from the Housing Agency. The pyrite remediation schemeis a scheme of “last resort” and is limited in its application and scope.  The full conditions for eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Expert Panel on Concrete Blocks (16 May 2019)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 to 183, inclusive, together. An Expert Panel on Concrete Blocks was established by my Department in 2016 and its terms of reference were limited to the investigation of the problems that have emerged in the concrete blockwork of certain dwellings in Counties Donegal and Mayo. The report of the Expert Panel was published in 2017 and included eight...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (16 May 2019)

Damien English: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of fire station premises and fire appliances is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the Fire Services Act 1981. My Department supports the fire authorities through the setting of overarching policy,...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2019)

Damien English: That is not true.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2019)

Damien English: He is in the Seanad.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2019)

Damien English: He is in the Seanad. The Deputy should get real.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2019)

Damien English: This is a bit deluded.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2019)

Damien English: It also provides the right to refer a landlord and tenant dispute or resolution to the Residential Tenancies Board, RTB. The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 was passed by Dáil Eireann on 8 May and it was before the Seanad this evening. The main provisions of that Bill relate to making it a criminal offence for landlords to implement rent increases that contravene...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2019)

Damien English: I have not seen it.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2019)

Damien English: With respect, Sinn Féin's housing policy, which it launched in the context of budget 2018, references 100,000 houses. Under our plans, a far greater number of houses will be provided.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2019)

Damien English: It is factually true.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2019)

Damien English: Deputy Ó Broin should read it himself. No doubt Sinn Féin will change its projections, but during our debate on the budget last year-----