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Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2017)

Damien English: No. I am okay.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2017)

Damien English: That is fine.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Construction Industry (9 Feb 2017)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 to 124, inclusive, together. Under Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, the Government is committed to a broad range of measures to tackle, among other things, some of the costs associated with the provision of housing in the interests of reducing construction overheads. This includes undertaking a detailed analysis, in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (9 Feb 2017)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides the statutory framework within which the pyrite remediation scheme must operate. It is not a compensation scheme and section 14(8) of the Act specifically states that homeowners cannot seek the recoupment of costs associated with the remediation of a dwelling undertaken either prior to the commencement, or outside, of the scheme. This is in line with...

Topical Issue Debate: Building Regulations (8 Feb 2017)

Damien English: I again thank Deputy Madigan for raising the issue. It is certainly not a case of us washing our hands and if I could identify an area where we could help, it is something we would look at. I certainly will raise the issue with Clúid housing association, as we have responsibility for it. Deputy Madigan mentioned NAMA as well. The Department does not have any statutory role in...

Topical Issue Debate: Building Regulations (8 Feb 2017)

Damien English: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue which is understandably causing great distress for owners and residents at Beacon South Quarter. In general, building defects are matters for resolution between the contracting parties involved, namely, the home owner, the builder and the developer and-or its respective insurers, structural guarantee or warranty scheme. In this regard, it...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (7 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (2 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Functions (1 Feb 2017)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 to 219, inclusive, together. In relation to the Deputy’s requests for data in relation to enforcement notices, prosecutions and rejection of completion certificates by Building Control Authorities, I have no role or function in relation to these matters. These are matters for local authorities, who are independent in the use of their statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (31 Jan 2017)

Damien English: I wish to acknowledge the anxiety and upset caused to the owners and residents of housing developments, including the development referred to, when fire safety and other building defect issues arise. Under the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2014,primary responsibility for compliance with the requirements of the Building Regulations rests with the designers, builders and owners of buildings....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (31 Jan 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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Standards (24 Jan 2017)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239, 240 and 248 together. All new buildings, including social housing units, must comply with the legally enforceable minimum performance standards set out in the Building Regulations 1997-2014. In this context, the Building Regulations (Part M Amendment) Regulations 2010, and the accompanying Technical Guidance Document M - Access and Use (2010), which came...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (24 Jan 2017)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Board, with the support of the Housing Agency, is responsible for the implementation of the pyrite remediation scheme. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Board is independent in the performance of its functions, and as Minister, I have no role in the operational matters pertaining to the implementation of the scheme. The Board may be contacted by phone...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Construction Sector Strategy (24 Jan 2017)

Damien English: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 257 together. Under Rebuilding Ireland: Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, the Government is committed to a broad range of measures to tackle, among other things, some of the costs associated with the provision of housing in the interests of reducing construction overheads. This includes undertaking a detailed analysis, in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Resolution Board Data (24 Jan 2017)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides the statutory framework for the establishment of the Pyrite Resolution Board and for the making of a pyrite remediation scheme to be implemented by the Board with support from the Housing Agency. The pyrite remediation scheme is a scheme of “last resort” and is limited in its application and scope to dwellings which have significant...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Resolution Board Data (24 Jan 2017)

Damien English: The Pyrite Resolution Board, with the support of the Housing Agency, is responsible for the implementation of the pyrite remediation scheme. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Board is independent in the performance of its functions, and as Minister, I have no role in the operational matters pertaining to the implementation of the scheme. The Board may be contacted by phone...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (24 Jan 2017)

Damien English: The (June 2012) recommended a categorisation system as a means of prioritising pyrite remediation works in recognition of the expensive and intrusive nature of pyrite remediation and the unpredictability of pyritic heave. The independent Pyrite Panel was clear in its view that only dwellings with significant damage due to pyritic heave (i.e. red category) should be remediated and that it...

Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jan 2017)

Damien English: I have given examples. The Deputy should not try to spin it.

Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jan 2017)

Damien English: People talk about the great depression. If they had listened to my contribution, they would have heard that I did not say the Government was against what they were trying to achieve. We actually complimented them on what they were trying to do. We actually agree with them. However, it would take away the flexibility of ISIF in investing money on behalf of the country. It has other...

Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jan 2017)

Damien English: It is increasing.