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Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: The local authority will be the best judge of this and will bring forward the right mix. We will work with it on that. That will include a top class layout and affordable houses as well.

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: It is not theory. It is international best practice, and it is best practice that we have been using here for a number of years. It has not been made up over the last couple of months. Our colleagues in Sinn Féin recognise that and have voted accordingly on other sites around Dublin. Most people are genuinely committed to mixed-use tenure across these sites.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Voluntary Housing Sector (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: For the record, we would all agree with Deputy McGrath, and we think there is great potential to use approved housing bodies and housing associations throughout the country. That is why they have been allocated up to €1 billion of the spend of the €5.5 billion to make this happen. There is great opportunity in Tipperary and in many other counties to tap into and work with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Voluntary Housing Sector (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: -----the importance of the repair and leasing initiative. I really encourage the Deputy to look at that as well.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Voluntary Housing Sector (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: I could not see the clock.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Voluntary Housing Sector (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: I am reminded by my colleague, Deputy Simon Coveney, that I am not often asked to speak even faster, but I will try to work on it. To be clear, we agree with what Deputy McGrath is asking. We encourage all local authorities to work with approved housing bodies and housing associations throughout the country. There is money set aside for that specifically. We need everyone on board here....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 26, 39 and 46 together. An expert panel on concrete blocks was established by my Department in April 2016 to investigate the problems that have emerged in the concrete blockwork of certain dwellings in Donegal and Mayo.  The panel have the following terms of reference:- (i) To identify, insofar as it is possible, the numbers of private dwellings...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Board, with the support of the Housing Agency, is responsible for the implementation of the pyrite remediation scheme.  The pyrite remediation scheme is a scheme of “last resort” and is limited in its application and scope.  The full conditions for eligibility under the scheme are set out in the scheme which is available on the Board’s...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Board, with the support of the Housing Agency, is responsible for the implementation of the pyrite remediation scheme.  The pyrite remediation scheme is a scheme of “last resort” and is limited in its application and scope.  The full conditions for eligibility under the scheme are set out in the scheme which is available on the Board’s...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Board, with the support of the Housing Agency, is responsible for the implementation of the pyrite remediation scheme.  The pyrite remediation scheme is a scheme of last resort and is limited in its application and scope.  The full conditions for eligibility under the scheme are set out in the scheme which is available on the Board’s...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: The Programme for a Partnership Government, published in May 2016, sets out the ambitious priority attached to urban regeneration by the Government, incorporating a series of specific actions aimed at facilitating the regeneration of our urban centres, many of which have been adversely impacted by our recent economic difficulties. The Government’s Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Construction Contracts (6 Apr 2017)

Damien English: The Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) was established by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) as a register of builders and contractors. Participation in the register is voluntary at present and I understand that to date approximately 800 building and contracting entities have registered. The Government signalled its commitment in the Construction 2020 Strategy...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Accommodation Provision (4 Apr 2017)

Damien English: I thank Senator Conway for raising this matter. The Senator is right that the Minister gave a commitment on Armagh House and that certainly will be honoured. My Department issued funding approval in principle to Kerry County Council in July 2016 for the development of Armagh House, Killarney, included under the capital assistance scheme. The Department had first granted pre-tender approval...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Homeless Accommodation Provision (4 Apr 2017)

Damien English: I would like to end on a positive note. Is it not great? I thank Senator Conway for his commitment and work in the various counties.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Departmental Investigations (4 Apr 2017)

Damien English: An expert panel on concrete blocks was established by my Department in April 2016 to investigate the problems that have emerged in the concrete blockwork of certain dwellings in Donegal and Mayo. The panel have the following terms of reference: (i) To identify, insofar as it is possible, the numbers of private dwellings which appear to be affected by defects in the blockwork in the...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Damien English: Was it a winning campaign?

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Damien English: I will speak for us. Senator Gavan does not have to.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Damien English: I welcome the chance to make a few comments on the Bill. I am conscious that Senator Fintan Warfield will wrap up the debate. We will split the remaining time between us as best we can. Perhaps we might take four or five minutes each. I am pleased to have an opportunity to participate in the Second Stage debate on the Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016 on behalf of the...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Mar 2017)

Damien English: His message is that this Bill is premature. He thinks more time is needed for the debate and discussion and to recommend changes. He has a proven track record. When he asks this House for more time to do something, he acts on it. That is all I will say. I am conscious that I want to give Senator Fintan Warfield more time in which to reply. I am sorry that I missed his contribution at...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)

Damien English: I apologise for being a little late but I was delayed by traffic.