Results 701-720 of 3,549 for speaker:Ciarán Lynch in 'Dáil debates'

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 68: In page 40, to delete lines 11 to 16 and substitute the following: "(7) A person against whom steps are taken to prevent or address anti-social behaviour shall not have any right of action against the housing authority in respect of any allegation that the housing authority has not complied with the anti-social behaviour strategy.".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 16: In page 16, to delete lines 4 and 5 and substitute the following: "(b) the demand for social housing a outlined in the assessment of need in its administrative area conducted in accordance with section 21;". Question, "That the words proposed to be deleted stand", put and declared carried.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 17: In page 16, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: "(c) the homeless action plan in its administrative area;".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 18: In page 16, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: "(e) the needs of persons with a disability in its administrative area;".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 19: In page 16, to delete lines 27 to 31 and substitute the following: "(2) (a) A housing services plan shall also have regard to the following and shall include such further information and priorities related to the following as the Minister may direct:". Question, "That the words proposed to be deleted stand", put and declared carried.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 20: In page 16, line 32, after "supports" to insert the following: "including but not limited to, tenancy services, supported housing tenancy sustainment, tenancy support and settlement, advice, advocacy and mediation services".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 21: In page 17, line 6, after "to" to insert " and seek responses from".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: A broad range of organisations and groups come under the classification in this section. I propose that the range be broadened as much as possible and that the inclusion, as outlined in the amendments, be accepted by the Minister of State.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 26: In page 17, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following subsection: "(2) Where the proposals submitted by bodies referred to in subsection (1) are not incorporated into the housing services plan, the housing authority shall furnish outline reasons for not incorporating those proposals.". When proposals are invited by an agency acting on the public's behalf, the...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 27: In page 19, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: 19.—Each housing authority shall establish a process (in this section referred to as a "local homeless forum") within its administrative area for the purposes of developing and implementing a local homeless action plan. Each local homeless forum shall include approved bodies involved in the provision of...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 28: In page 19, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: 19.—Each housing authority shall establish a disability housing forum within its administrative area for the purposes of developing and implementing a local disability housing action plan. Each local disability forum shall include approved bodies involved in the provision of housing and housing support...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 29: In page 19, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: "(c) ensure adequate provision of housing to promote the independence of persons with a disability;".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 32: In page 20, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: "(2) (a) For the purposes of this Act a "homeless person" shall be defined as - (i) a person who has no accommodation available to them other than a night shelter, a public place or external space, (ii) a person who has no accommodation available to them other than a homeless hostel, transitional or...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the other Members for their contributions. In response to Deputy Barrett's comments, we are on Report Stage and there is no other chance to table an amendment, so perhaps the Minister might instruct local authority managers by means of a directive to ensure that the circular is issued to Oireachtas Members. There are a number of points to be addressed, but the critical one is this:...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 34: In page 20, line 22, after "support" to insert the following: "with due regard to the desire of persons with a disability to sustain independent living".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 35: In page 20, line 45, after "alternative" to insert "and appropriate".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 36: In page 20, between lines 46 and 47, to insert the following: "(f) in the case of a person with a disability, the requirement to support independent living;".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 37: In page 21, line 5, to delete "A household" and substitute the following: "Save in exceptional circumstances relating to inability to pay rent a household". Question, "That the words proposed to be deleted stand", put and declared carried.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 38: In page 21, between lines 38 and 39, to insert the following: "(e) the maximum period in which an applicant for social housing who is a person with a disability shall stay in accommodation unsuited to their needs.".

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (25 Jun 2009)

Ciarán Lynch: I move amendment No. 39: In page 21, after line 47, to insert the following: "(9) In carrying out a social housing assessment in the case of a person with a disability, a housing authority may disregard the accommodation that person is occupying where that person is currently living with others.".