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Housing Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (20 Jul 2016)

Damien English: It is time well spent.

Housing Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (20 Jul 2016)

Damien English: Go on.

Housing Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (20 Jul 2016)

Damien English: So am I.

Housing (Sale of Local Authority Housing) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Jul 2016)

Damien English: Is that the Deputy's only aim in life?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Construction Sector Strategy (20 Jul 2016)

Damien English: In the context of social housing provision, my Department undertakes analysis in respect of the average costs associated with the delivery of a range of differently sized social housing units, both in terms of construction costs and ‘all-in’ costs. These costs are based on an analysis of returned data from local authorities on social housing schemes. Nevertheless, information...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (20 Jul 2016)

Damien English: An extensive public consultation process was undertaken in 2012 to inform the development of the revised building control regulations which came into effect on 1 March 2014. A comprehensive consultation document was published entitled,which set out the context in which the reforms, as later signed into law in the form of thewould operate and the regulatory impact of these for building owners...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (20 Jul 2016)

Damien English: A review of the (S.I. No. 9 of 2014), following its first 12 months in operation, was announced on 2 April 2015. While the review examined the impact of S.I. No. 9 of 2014 on single dwellings and domestic extensions, it was not restricted nor confined to those specific issues; it was a full review of the broader operation of the regulations which was open to all construction professionals,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (20 Jul 2016)

Damien English: In response to the many building failures that have emerged over the past decade, my Department introduced the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 9 of 2014), which require greater accountability in relation to compliance with Building Regulations in the form of statutory certification of design and construction by registered construction professionals and builders,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reviews (20 Jul 2016)

Damien English: As the Deputy will be aware, in the interests of supporting owners and residents living in developments such as the one referred to in the Question, where concerns regarding non-compliance with fire safety requirements arise, my Department announced that a review would be undertaken by an independent fire safety expert to develop a framework for general application in such situations. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Waste Management (19 Jul 2016)

Damien English: I again thank the Deputies for raising the matter. I know it is frustrating at this stage and I am quite conscious that the Deputies have said that August is close. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has been very clear about this and he expects the deal to be honoured. That is the bottom line and it has been made clear in all negotiations. Our officials have been out there and it has been...

Topical Issue Debate: Waste Management (19 Jul 2016)

Damien English: I apologise that the Minister, Deputy Coveney, is not here himself to take the debate. He was hoping to be back in time to take it. It is true that earlier this month the Minister, Deputy Coveney, secured an agreement with all major waste collection companies to freeze charges in order that customers would pay no more than they currently pay for waste collection over the next 12 months...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (19 Jul 2016)

Damien English: I refer to the reply to Question No. 335 on today’s Order Paper. As the Deputy is aware, issues in relation to social housing units, including fire safety deficiencies, are a matter for the relevant local authority.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Architectural Qualifications (19 Jul 2016)

Damien English: Directive 2005/36/EC on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications, as amended by Directive 2013/55/EU, sets out a number of routes under which professionals may have their qualifications recognised to practice in other Member States. The profession of architect is only one of seven professions within the Directive with a system of automatic recognition for qualifications....

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Damien English: I am glad to be in the Seanad again. If I sought honorary membership, I am sure that I could get it by now. It has been one of those weeks.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Damien English: I thought I might honour the Seanad for a couple of months. It is nice to be here.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Damien English: It is looking that way.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Damien English: I mean in respect of this Bill.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Damien English: I am pleased to present the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016 to the Seanad. I look forward to our constructive debate on the Bill and on the delivery and funding of our public water services. The need for an informed, balanced and rational debate on the funding of domestic water services that is respectful of all positions is the context of this legislation on suspending domestic water...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Damien English: I will.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (15 Jul 2016)

Damien English: Cans of water.