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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: European Court of Justice Rulings (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 329 and 333 together. On Tuesday 12thNovember 2019, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued its judgment in case C-261/18, which followed on from the judgment in case C-215/06. The judgment ruled against Ireland and imposed a lump sum fine of €5m and a daily fine of €15,000 until compliance is achieved, plus legal costs. The €5m...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Generation (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I am aware of the recent peat slide at Meenbog wind farm, Barnesmore Gap, south of Ballybofey, Co Donegal which is currently under construction. The matter is being actively investigated by a number of statutory agencies led by Donegal County Council and also involving the EPA, Irish Water, the Loughs Agency, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, as well as Derry City and Strabane District...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: My Department has engaged extensively with representatives of the local government sector and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform over recent months concerning the financial challenges facing local authorities as a consequence of the pandemic. €600m was allocated by Government to fund the cost of a six-month waiver of rates from 27 March to 27 September 2020. To...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Strategic Infrastructure Provision (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: The Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 (the Act) introduced new streamlined arrangements to enable planning applications for strategic housing developments (SHDs) of 100 housing units or more, or student accommodation or shared accommodation developments of 200 bed spaces or more, to be made directly to An Bord Pleanála for determination. Since the new...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: Under the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Rural Housing 2005, planning authorities are required to frame the planning policies in their development plans in a balanced and measured way that ensures the housing needs of rural communities are met, while avoiding excessive urban-generated housing. The 2005 Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines are available on my...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: My Department’s legal advisors and officials are currently exploring a number of potential options in seeking to progress the matter in question. The legislation and policies surrounding the management of developments and activities in the marine space is being updated under the Marine Planning and Development Management Bill and the draft National Marine Planning Framework which may...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 358, 359 and 363 together. The National Housing Strategy for people with a Disability (NHSPWD) 2011-2016 and associated National Implementation Framework were jointly published by the Department of Housing and the Department of Health in 2011 and 2012 respectively. They set out the Government’s broad framework for the delivery of housing for people...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Strategic Infrastructure Provision (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 360 to 362, inclusive, together. The Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 (the Act) introduced new streamlined arrangements to enable planning applications for strategic housing developments (SHDs) of 100 housing units or more, or student accommodation or shared accommodation developments of 200 bed spaces or more, to be...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: My Department does not collate the information on the waiting list requested by the Deputy. However, details on the number of households qualified for social housing support in each local authority area is provided in the annual statutory Summary of Social Housing Assessments (SSHA). The purpose of the SSHA is to capture the total number of households qualified for social housing support...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: New buildings and extensions or material alterations to existing buildings must comply with the legal minimum performance standards set out in the Building Regulations 1997 - 2019. In this context, the Building Regulations (Part M Amendment) Regulations 2010, and the accompanying Technical Guidance Document M – Access and Use (2010), which came into effect on 1 January 2012, set out...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: While our towns and villages have shown remarkable resilience through recent crises, they require specific policy supports to ensure that they continue to function as viable, vibrant and attractive locations for people to live and work, to raise families, to act as the service, cultural and recreational hub for the surrounding areas, and to facilitate social and community interaction. ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: The ePlanning project which is currently being developed seeks to integrate the IT systems of the 31 planning authorities using a single online portal allowing for the online submission of planning applications, appeals, submissions and associated fees. Once fully rolled out, ePlanning will provide an online option for the public to engage with the planning system, in addition to the paper...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Property Registration Authority (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: In relation to any specific case with the Property Registration Authority (PRA), arrangements have been put in place to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. Further information in relation to the specific case referred to may be obtained by contacting the dedicated e-mail address in respect of the PRA at reps@prai.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: House Purchase Schemes (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: Towns and villages across Ireland are facing many challenges, in terms of decline in population, loss of services and community facilities. The Government has provided a strong national policy response through the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the Action Plan for Rural Development, which identify the need to reverse these trends and revitalise rural towns and villages by attracting...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: Please find below allocation and expenditure in respect of Traveller accommodation for each of the local authorities for the past five years, inclusive of the spend to 19 November, 2020. In 2020, to facilitate ease of access to funding my Department is not allocating specific budgets to individual local authorities. Instead, it is open to all local authorities to apply for and drawdown...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: My Department has engaged extensively with representatives of the local government sector and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform over recent months concerning the financial challenges facing local authorities as a consequence of the pandemic. €600m was allocated by Government to fund the cost of a six-month waiver of rates from 27 March to 27 September 2020. To...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Property Registration Authority (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 395 to 398, inclusive, together. The services provided by the Property Registration Authority (PRA) support the work of legal practitioners and underpin the effective operation of the property market. On foot of the restrictions introduced by the Government on 21 October last, I understand that the PRA implemented its Business Continuity Plan Level 5...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Functions (24 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: My Department is aware of the matter raised, having received correspondence from the Chief Executive of Meath County Council on behalf of the elected members of the Council, further to meetings of the County Council, that included consideration of meeting procedure in respect of the County Development plan preparation process. The Department’s Planning Division has engaged with Meath...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (19 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: Part 15 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended, sets out an ethical framework for local government. This imposes a statutory duty on elected members of local authorities to maintain proper standards of integrity, conduct and concern for the public interest. If a person considers that an elected member of a local authority may have contravened the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (19 Nov 2020)

Peter Burke: My Department has engaged extensively with representatives of the local government sector and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform over recent months concerning the financial challenges facing local authorities as a consequence of the pandemic. €600m was allocated by Government to fund the cost of a six-month waiver of rates from 27 March to 27...