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Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I regret to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide a response to his Question at this time. The information sought by the Deputy will be provided at a later date.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The Garda accommodation programme is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is brought forward in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. The relevant accommodation requirements are considered in the context of the Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am sympathetic to the concerns raised, although if we were to be prescriptive in this regard, we might see officials going in to measure units to determine their size and type. I always err on the side of over-regulating but I will consider whether we can come up with an appropriate wording before Report Stage, although I am not sure we can.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It has been pointed out to the Department that to provide that a sinking fund contribution be apportioned in the same manner as the service charge would be inconsistent with current best practice. While service charges covering insurance, refuse collection, etc., are normally related to the size of an apartment, contributions to the sinking fund are calculated on the basis that all apartment...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It is better if the decision on a sinking fund contribution is left to the owners rather than putting the matter into the hands of a professional surveyor. If they want to use the services of a surveyor, they are free to do so. I am conscious some owners may have a difficulty in paying high contributions, especially first-time buyers. The legislation tries to encourage the owners to take...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: There is a significant overlap between subsections (3) and (8). Therefore, I propose the deletion of the latter. Amendment agreed to. Question proposed: "That section 15, as amended, stand part of the Bill".

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: If the developer is exiting the development, I cannot see why he would be liable to pay into the sinking fund. Perhaps I am misunderstanding the Senator. This may, in turn, mean the price of each unit could increase because if the developer was required to pay into a sinking fund, he or she may add the payment to the price. I accept developers have to make a contribution regarding the...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Three years was a compromise figure. The developer will be long gone after three years. Many of those who purchase units will be first-time buyers and we do not want to overly burden them. Question put and agreed to. Section 16 agreed to. SECTION 17.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: This amendment provides for a better phraseology that than proposed in Senator Bacik's amendment. Amendment agreed to.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I could be flippant and say far be from me to prevent Senator Bacik from hanging her undergarments on her balcony.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I balance it by saying I am not sure that if Senator Quinnn had an apartment, he would like to see Senator Coffey's undergarments hanging on the line. I am not sure I agree with Senator Bacik that it is good for people to have their washing hanging on the balcony of their apartment block. I have seen such apartment blocks on the Continent and sometimes the practice gives them an unsightly...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: No. We could give consideration to including a provision that the "house rules should as much as possible have regard to environmental considerations".

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: These amendments propose changes to section 18(4). Amendment No. 62 extends dispute resolution to cases where there are separate blocks or buildings in a development, where there are units of different character, residential and commercial, in the development or where units are put to different uses in the development. Amendment No. 63 inserts three new subsections under section 18(4). The...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am told amendment No. 64 has been integrated into amendment No. 63.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I am reluctant to accept this amendment because it could lead to some friction. Who determines if such rules interfere "unreasonably" with the rights of the owner? It could be a source of discontent among unit owners if one person digs his or her heels in on an issue. I would be somewhat reluctant to be too prescriptive in this regard. However, we will look at it between now and Report...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: It could be a very pernickety issue and a cranks' charter for a difficult tenant who may go as far as the court for a determination. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: Section 18(6)() relates to the making by the court of ancillary orders. Amendment No. 67 provides that the court may direct the registration of any deed required to be executed in order to comply with the order made under subsection (3). In addition, the amendment provides that the court may make an order directing compliance with the new subsection (7) which relates to the provision of...