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Committee on Housing and Homelessness: County and City Management Association (26 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Funchion: People in the system are going to court and their eviction cases are repeatedly adjourned, so they have that stress and worry. They could be perfect applicants for the mortgage-to-rent scheme, yet they might not qualify because of something silly like having an extra bedroom. The reality is different, however, because families can return home with grandchildren. We need to start thinking...

EU-UK Relations: Statements (21 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Funchion: I understood I was sharing time with Deputy Ó Caoláin. I have a very short speech, everyone will be glad to hear. First, I commend Deputy Clare Daly. Her speech was fantastic. The passion and emotion she showed was fantastic as is the fact that she went out there. The Brexit referendum, which takes place on 23 June 2016, could have profound ramifications for this island. I...

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Election of Chairman (20 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Funchion: On behalf of Sinn Féin, I nominate Deputy Eoin Ó Broin for the position of Chairman. This will be a very good committee which, I hope, will come up with a lot of solutions to the housing crisis. It is a cross-party committee, which is welcome. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin would be an excellent Chairman.

Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Business of Committee (20 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank and congratulate the Chairman. It has been said that we have nine weeks to do our work. As that is obviously a short timeframe we must ensure we are constructive, not just talking at these meetings but actually coming up with solutions. Therefore, we need to decide some of the practical issues today, such as how often will the committee meet. I suggest we meet at least once a...

Housing Issues: Statements (14 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Funchion: Since the last time the Dáil discussed the housing situation two to three weeks ago, I have dealt with ten families presenting as homeless or at risk of homelessness in my constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny. I am sure that is not unique to me. Deputies from all parties and none have been dealing with this situation as well. What people in this situation are looking for are solutions...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Closures (14 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Funchion: 686. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that a school (details supplied) in County Carlow is set to close; that the school was recently renovated two years ago; that it has an extremely important autism spectrum disorder unit; that parents and members of the community were not consulted on the closure; and if she will meet the parent's association to discuss this...

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Kathleen Funchion: I am glad to get an opportunity to speak on such an important issue for the constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny. I was first elected to local government in 2009. In my time in local and national politics, housing has been one of the single biggest issues facing my constituency. It is not surprising that there is a housing crisis, given that little social housing has been constructed in recent...