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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: The funding system that applies to local authorities is a complex one, as authorities derive their income from a variety of local sources including commercial rates, charges for goods and services and funding from Central Government. Central Government funding of local authorities similarly presents a complex picture, with transfers, both current and capital, coming from a wide range of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: My Department has a wide and diverse business agenda, covering a broad range of functions, including local authority housing, voluntary housing, estate regeneration, energy efficiency retrofitting, housing grants, rural water schemes, urban regeneration, peatlands conservation and restoration, national parks & wildlife services and fire services. In order to achieve its business...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: This issue was first brought to the attention of my Department in April 2014 on foot of a private litigation and legal advice was sought from the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO). Since then, there has been ongoing correspondence with the CSSO and the Attorney General’s Office, as well as a site inspection by a qualified marine inspector working in my Department. The property...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Coastal Zone Management (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: The National Coastal Change Management Strategy Steering Group is jointly chaired by my Department and the Office of Public Works (OPW). The Group is comprised of senior officials from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: The Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, and the Water Services Acts 2007 to 2018 set out the statutory provisions relating to the taking in charge of water and waste water services infrastructure, including developer provided wastewater treatment systems, by planning authorities and Irish Water where it is appropriate to do so. Section 180 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Disability Services (27 Jul 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: Housing Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: 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 2021 was recently signed into law and, on enactment, the LDA will be established as a commercial State agency. Under Part 9 of the LDA Act any affordable housing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: 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 2021 was recently signed into law and, on enactment, the LDA will be established as a commercial State agency. Under Section 52 of the Land Development Agency Act...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: The National Planning Framework (NPF) Project Ireland 2040 is the overarching policy and planning framework for the social, economic and cultural development of Ireland. Objective 30 of the Framework provides that local planning, housing, transport/accessibility and leisure policies will be developed with a focus on meeting the needs and opportunities of an ageing population, along with the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: The ‘Programme for Government - Our Shared Future’ commits to ensuring that, where new developments are being provided, there is an appropriate mix of housing design types, including universally designed units, and accommodation for older people and people with disabilities. In addition, the Government is also committed to supporting older people to remain living in their own...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: I assume that the Question refers to general purpose grants (GPG) from the Local Government Fund. The Local Government Fund historically provided local authorities with finance for funding some of their day-to-day activities, including elements of water services costs, through General Purpose Grant allocations; for non-national roads; and funding for certain local government initiatives. As a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: I wish to first clarify that reduced standards in respect of the building of apartments related to fire safety, apartment size, outdoor space or mix of apartment size, were not introduced in 2015 or 2018. Updated planning guidelines for planning authorities in respect of apartment development were introduced in both 2015 and 2018. The new elements of these guidelines primarily addressed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: 2126. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a procedure for a person (details supplied). [36595/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: 2383. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a dermatologist (details supplied) at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [37656/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: 3358. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a planting ash dieback scheme application by a person (details supplied). [39205/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (15 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: My Department does not hold data on the amount of vacant and derelict housing units in the State. Each of the 31 local authorities have prepared a Vacant Homes Action Plan for their administrative area. The Vacant Home Action Plan identifies the scale of vacant homes in their jurisdiction and sets ambitious but realistic targets for the number of vacant homes that can ultimately be brought...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Land Issues (15 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: The Property Registration Authority (PRA) registers land/property transactions which, on registration, can be accessed by the public as part of the National Land Register. Information on the Register and the registration process is available on the PRA's website at www.prai.ie. The consideration (price paid) is not shown on the Register. However, this may be available on the Property Price...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (15 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: Firstly, it is important to note that it is settled Government policy to support older people to live in their own homes and communities with dignity and independence for as long as possible, as this has the best outcomes both for the individual and for society as a whole. I recognise, however, that there are some people who, for various reasons, may wish to move from larger houses to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (15 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: 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: Building Regulations (15 Jul 2021)

Peter Burke: The continued operation of the Apartment Guidelines and the Building Height Guidelines are separate to the Strategic Housing Development (SHD) process and it is important to clarify that at the outset. National planning guidance provides important clarification and detail of Government policy regarding urban residential development in order to ensure a consistent approach to decision...