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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Since 2018, my Department has provided funding to each local authority of €50,000 per annum to support the work of a Vacant Homes Office including a Vacant Homes Officer. All local authorities have such officers in place, but the data indicates that the majority of these are currently on a part-time basis.  In the context of Housing for All, a range of actions are...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: In accordance with the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998, the role of my Department is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in place to assist housing authorities in providing accommodation for Travellers, including a national framework of policy, legislation and funding. The total funding recouped to local authorities for expenditure on the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 41, 61 and 82 together. This Government has recently published Housing for All which outlines in detail our ambitious plan to deliver a sustainable housing system for Ireland. Core to this plan are four pathways, one of which relates to addressing vacancy and the efficient use of housing stock. I have been clear that at a time of such housing need, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Under the vacant site levy provisions in the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015, planning authorities were empowered to apply a vacant site levy of 3% of the market valuation of relevant properties which were listed on local authority vacant site registers in 2018, which relevant owners were liable to pay in January 2019. The rate of the levy increased to 7% for sites listed on local...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: My Department continues to engage with representatives of the local government sector and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the financial challenges facing local authorities as a direct consequence of the pandemic, both in terms of additional costs incurred as part of the local government response and declines in local authority income streams, including the loss of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I am determined to ensure that housing policy must address the needs of all those who experience social exclusion in our society.  To this end, my Department is working to put in place the structures at local and national level to underpin this policy. The Government continues to support the Traveller and Roma Strategy, and in that context, in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Rural Housing 2005, were issued under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and require planning authorities to frame the planning policies in their development plans in a balanced and measured way that ensures the housing needs of rural communities are met, while avoiding excessive urban-generated housing.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Maritime Jurisdiction (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Maritime Area Planning (MAP) Bill sets out proposed procedures for forward planning and project level assessments of specific proposals under the Planning and Development Act.  The National Parks and Wildlife Ser vice is now under the remit of  my Department and engagement between officials has been ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Government is determined to ensure that housing policy addresses the needs of those who experience exclusion in our society, including those with disabilities. The National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability 2016-2021, which is a joint Strategy with the Department of Health provides that people with disabilities, including those in the community, and those in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The current National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability  (NHSPWD) 2011-2021 is a joint strategy with the Department of Health. A first consultation phase for the development a new joint Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Department of Health Strategy to 2027 for the housing of people with disabilities was launched earlier this...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 101 together. The Land Development Agency (LDA) was established on an interim basis in September 2018, by way of an Establishment Order made under the Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) Act 1971. The Land Development Agency Act was recently signed in law and, on commencement, the LDA will be established as a commercial State...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Maternity Leave (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Councillors, like members of the Oireachtas, are office holders rather than employees. As such, they are not covered by the statutory framework for employees on issues such as maternity leave, sick leave and annual leave. As matters stand, however, under the provisions of Section 18 of the Local Government Act 2001, councillors may be absent from the role for maternity...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Traveller Accommodation Expert Review Report has 32 recommendations which can be broken down into 4 categories which are aimed at:   1. addressing research deficiencies, including how information is gathered and used; 2. removing any potential delays and obstacles in the planning system in terms of delivery; 3. increasing resources...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The Building Regulations 1997-2019 set out minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings and works to ensure the health and safety of people in and around such buildings. They are subject to ongoing review in the interests of safety and the well-being of persons in the built environment and to ensure that due regard is taken of changes in construction techniques,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Government Reform (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: On 1 July 2021, with the agreement of Mr Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I gave effect to new regulations made under section 142 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended. These new regulations implemented proposals approved by Government to reform the remuneration payable to local councillors, which rebalanced financial supports away from...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Development (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Our recently launched Housing for All plan sets out four pathways to a sustainable housing system. A key objective is that everyone in the State should have access to a home to purchase or rent at an affordable price, built to a high standard and in the right place, offering a high quality of life.  Aligned with our overall National Planning Framework...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Reviews (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: Housing for All sets out a number of objectives with the aim of improving the functioning of the planning system including the comprehensive review and consolidation of planning legislation. The review forms one of the actions in Housing for All and is set in the context of the broad policy outlined therein.  The review is being overseen by the Attorney General and he has...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: I am anxious to ensure that planning authorities are appropriately resourced to meet the demands of Housing for All, the National Development Plan and the Planning and Development (Amendment) (LSRD) Bill 2021. I recognise that there are changing work demands being placed on authorities from the strong terrestrial and marine planning legislation, and the monitoring required from development...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Government Reform (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: My Department has undertaken a range of funding initiatives through our key partners, local authorities and political parties with the objective of promoting a local government that is more reflective of the diverse communities that it represents.  In 2018, the Department engaged with the Immigrant Council of Ireland, where the Council outlined the very low...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Burke: The information requested is set out in the following table. - DERELICT SITES ACT RETURN - 2020 Local Authority: Kildare County Council Contact Name: Redacted Contact details Redacted ...