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Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: We should not count them as being homeless because it does a disservice to those who actually are homeless. That is where our focus should be, not on Sinn Féin's political antics.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payment Administration (3 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004, as amended, regulates the tenant-landlord relationship in the private rented residential sector. The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) was established as anindependent statutory body under the Act to operate a national tenancy registration system and to facilitate the resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants. The Act provides that landlords...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Data (3 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: A total housing budget of €1.9 billion is provided for 2018, representing an increase of €500 million (36%) compared to 2017. This investment will see the housing needs of 25,500 households being met this year. Through a capital expenditure provision of €1.14 billion, local authorities and approved housing bodies (AHBs) will deliver 5,900 homes through a combination...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Staff Training (3 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: There has been no expenditure by my Department to facilitate attendance at social media training conferences or other external events. Training courses or conferences on other topics attended by staff may, from time to time, include an item in respect of social media but my Department does not record information of this nature.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Persons Data (3 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272, 274 and 275 together. My Department currently publishes data on a monthly basis on the number of homeless persons accommodated in emergency accommodation funded and overseen by housing authorities. These reports are based on data provided by housing authorities, produced through the Pathway Accommodation and Support System (PASS), and are published...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (3 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The new Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan is designed to enable credit-worthy first-time buyers to access sustainable mortgage lending to purchase new or second-hand properties in a suitable price range. The scheme is targeted at first-time buyers who have access to an adequate deposit and have the capacity to repay a mortgage, but who are unable to access a mortgage sufficient for them to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rent Pressure Zones (3 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Rent Pressure Zones have their legal basis under the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004-2016. This legislation regulates the landlord-tenant relationship in the private rented residential sector. Pursuant to section 3(1), the Acts apply to every dwelling that is the subject of a tenancy. The provisions of the Acts, including those provisions providing for the rent pressure zone measure, does...

Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018: First Stage (2 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: No.

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank the Deputy for the questions. The tenant purchase scheme is currently under review and that review will conclude in the coming months. On funding for what one might call a demountable or modular home or rapid build, funding is available from the Department for every county council. If the Deputy has a specific site or case about which he is concerned, I ask him to bring it to my...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme (2 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme came into operation on 1 January 2016. The Scheme is open to eligible tenants, including joint tenants, of local authority houses that are available for sale under the Scheme. To be eligible, tenants must meet certain criteria, including having a minimum reckonable income of €15,000 per annum and having been in receipt of social housing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Protected Disclosures (2 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Further to my reply to Question No. 643 of 27 March 2018, the assessment of both the submission made with reference to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 by the individual named and Galway City Council’s report in response to that submission, which is being carried out by my own Department, is currently being finalised. Some of the further information requested of Galway City Council...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Data (2 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: All affordable housing schemes were stood down in 2011, reflecting the reality of market conditions across the country at that time and the very significant easing of affordability in that period. However, a small number of affordable housing units, which would have been in progress at that time, were delivered in the following years, details of which are published on my Department's website...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Property Registration Authority Administration (2 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. I am advised by the Property Registration...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: EU Regulations (2 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I am aware of the concerns of commercial peat operators arising from the recent High Court judgment in relation to the planning status of peat extraction. Industry representatives and other relevant stakeholder groups were included in the October 2016 stakeholder consultation undertaken by my Department in relation to the development of the draft European Union (Licensing of Large-Scale...

Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank the Deputy, who is correct to raise the issue of the Bill, which is very important for local authorities and ratepayers across the country. I raised it this morning with the Attorney General and made clear its priority for the Government. We hope to have heads of the Bill by the end of May and to get it into the House as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The guidelines are currently being updated and will soon be available to Deputy Stanley. I will ask the Minister of State, Deputy English, to furnish him with the latest information in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Grant Payments (1 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: Local authorities are currently undertaking an ambitious programme of insulation retrofitting, with the support of my Department, on the least energy efficient social homes. The aim of the Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Programme is the improvement of energy efficiency and comfort levels in local authority homes, benefitting those at risk of fuel poverty and making a significant contribution...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: House Purchase Schemes (1 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: The Government's Rebuilding Ireland: Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness is firmly focused on increasing supply and the priority for Government attention is to support those in society with the greatest housing access and affordability challenges. In that context, the focus is on meeting the housing needs of those in the lower income categories, particularly those in need of social...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: State Properties Data (1 May 2018)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 444 and 445 together. The development of any residential land in housing authority ownership is in the first instance a matter for the local authority concerned, including its elected members. I want to see local authorities realise new social and affordable homes from their lands without delay, with particular emphasis on prioritising those sites with the...