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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects Funding (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 693 to 695, inclusive, together. The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) was launched as part of Project Ireland 2040, to support the compact growth and sustainable development of Ireland’s five cities, regional drivers and other large urban centres. I initiated the first call for proposals under the Fund in July 2018 and the deadline for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Ministerial Meetings (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: My Ministerial diary, which sets out details of my public engagements, is published on a quarterly basis on my Department's website and can be accessed at the link below - .

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan was introduced on 1 February 2018 under the Housing (Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan) Regulations 2018. The Scheme enables local authorities to provide home loans in accordance with the criteria set out in the Regulations and the Statutory Credit Policy. The Housing Agency has been tasked with carrying out assessments of loan applications on behalf of local...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: While shared rights of way are not a stated criteria for refusal of a Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan prudential lending practices require a clear and unambiguous title as security for a loan. Although a prospective purchaser of a home may enjoy a shared right of way with another party at the point of purchase, this arrangement may not always be easily observed. The presence of such a right of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Contracts Data (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Since May 2016, during this current administration, my Department has not awarded any contracts or tenders to the company concerned. My Department would not have information in relation to the number of public sector and / or publicly funded catering facilities being run by the company.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects Funding (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) was launched as part of Project Ireland 2040, to support the compact growth and sustainable development of Ireland’s five cities, regional drivers and other large urban centres. I initiated the first call for proposals under the Fund in July 2018 and the deadline for submission of applications was 28 September. A total of 189...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payment Data (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a flexible and immediate housing support that is now available to all eligible households throughout the State. There are currently more than 40,000 households having their housing needs met via HAP and some 25,500 separate landlords and agents currently in receipt of monthly HAP payments. HAP is funded through a combination of Exchequer monies and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Charges (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Group Water Schemes are community-owned and community-run and accordingly I have no function in their management or operation. However, where Group Water Schemes are availing of capital grants or the annual operational subsidy under my Department's Rural Water Programme the terms and conditions of these funding schemes apply. I understand that the Deputy is referring in his question to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Consistent with the provisions of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014, the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is considered to be a social housing support and, consequently, households are not eligible to remain on the main housing waiting list. However, acknowledging that some households who avail of HAP may still wish to continue to avail of the opportunity for a more traditional...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Data (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Information on the sale of houses under the Tenant Purchase Scheme, broken down by local authority, is available on my Department's website at the following link: . Local authorities are by law (Section 63(1) of the Local Government Act 2001) independent in the performance of their functions. The operation of the Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme is a matter for the local authority...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Approved Housing Bodies (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The position in this matter is set out in my replies to Parliamentary Question No. 243 of 21 November 2018 and Parliamentary Question No. 632 of 27 November 2018. It should be noted that the Serviced Site Fund can be used to support the delivery of both affordable housing for purchase and cost rental accommodation.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 708 and 709 together. Under Action 18 of the Strategy for the Rental Sector, a Working Group was established, involving representatives of all major public stakeholders with a policy interest in short-term lettings, to develop guidance in relation to planning applications, changes of use relating to short-term lettings and to examine the need for new...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homelessness Strategy (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 710 and 711 together. The Government is committed to ensuring that families experiencing homelessness receive the supports they require. Rebuilding Ireland includes a programme of actions across the State Sector with involvement from a range of Government Departments and Agencies. In September 2017, I established the Homelessness Inter-Agency Group to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Provision (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 712 to 716, inclusive, together. The Government is committed to minimising the use of hotels and B&Bs for emergency accommodation and is rolling out a programme of family hubs to ensure that more suitable emergency accommodation is available for families experiencing homelessness. To date, 24 hubs have been opened, providing accommodation for over 550...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Provision (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: My Department’s role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of housing authorities in addressing homelessness at local level. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation and related services for homeless persons rests with individual housing authorities. This includes...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Under section 50 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, any person who considers that they have reason to question the validity of a decision made or other act done by a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála under the 2000 Act may apply to the High Court seeking a judicial review of that decision or act. This includes a decision by the Board on an appeal of a decision...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: In May 2016, the Government designated Poolbeg West as a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) because of its potential to deliver a large proportion of the extra homes needed in the centre of Dublin. This was followed by the publication for consultation by Dublin City Council of a detailed planning scheme for the area. The Council prepared a draft planning scheme which was considered by the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. Neither I nor my Department have a role in relation to the management of individual customer accounts or the resolution of complaints which are matters for Irish Water in the first instance or, where a satisfactory resolution...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (4 Dec 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: A proposal by Limerick City & County Council to construct 10 new social homes in Mountcollins, County Limerick was discussed in detail between my Department and the Council, in the context of the guidance for social housing developments set out in the document 'Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities'. The project was not advanced as the scale of housing proposed was greater than...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank the Deputies for the questions. The eligibility criteria are currently being reviewed by the Housing Agency. When I have that review, I will be able to publish it and examine the recommendations then. With regard to the affordability of mortgages, the Rebuilding Ireland home loan is there. If Deputies are having any difficulties with that, they should bring them to my attention...