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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Pathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock. In July 2022 the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant was launched to support bringing vacant and derelict properties back into use. From 1 May 2023, a grant of up to a maximum of €50,000 is available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Addressing vacancy and making efficient use of existing housing stock is a a key priority for Government, as set out in Pathway 4 of Housing for All. In January 2022, my Department communicated with local authorities outlining that funding, made available since 2018 to support the work of a Vacant Homes Office including a Vacant Homes Officer (VHO), would be increased from €50,000 to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Following the publication of Housing for All in September 2021, I asked all local authorities to prepare Housing Delivery Action Plans. Each local authority was asked to assess the level of housing demand with an affordability constraint projected for their area based on the Housing Need and Demand Assessment Tool (HNDA) in order to plan their provision accordingly. Local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Local Authority Home Loan is a Government-backed mortgage for those who cannot get sufficient funding from commercial banks to purchase or build a home. It has been available nationwide from local authorities since 4 January 2022 for first-time buyers and fresh start applicants. The loan can be used both for new and second-hand properties, or to self-build. A ‘Fresh Start’...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Pathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock. In July 2022 I launched the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant which supports bringing vacant and derelict properties back into use. From 1 May 2023, a grant of up to a maximum of €50,000 is available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: White Papers (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Consultations (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The local government sector is committed to equality of opportunity for all in terms of its recruitment and employment practices. Under Section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authority for which he/she is responsible. In terms specifically of a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: As outlined in response to PQ 99 on 22nd November 2023, Circular LG(P) 06/09 "Local Government Act 2001 (Section 161) Order 2004" is based on S.I. No. 216 of 2004 and also reflects the provisions of Circular 09/2009 "Civil Servants and Political Activity". The order provides that a local authority employee, whose maximum salary on the latest date for receipt of nominations at a local...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Advertising (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested is being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Advertising (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested is being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Advertising (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested is being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has had a number of engagements with the Banking and Payments Federation (BPFI) on specific issues raised by Defective Concrete Block homeowners to see what can be done to address their concerns. My Department received an interim funding proposal from the BPFI and discussed this with the BPFI in a number of engagements in recent weeks. However, it is a matter which falls in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traffic Management (30 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I refer to the reply to Question No. 206 of 26 October 2023 which sets out the position on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (29 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Under the Prompt Payment Act 1997, and later the SI 580 2012 European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2012, my Department is required to pay Prompt Payment Interest on valid invoices that are not processed within 30 days. In this scenario the Department applies a daily 8% interest rate (which is currently the ECB rate of 4.00% plus the margin of 8%) followed...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (29 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has had a number of engagements with the Banking and Payments Federation (BPFI) on specific issues raised by Defective Concrete Block (DCB) homeowners to see what can be done to address their concerns. As part of these discussions the BPFI has confirmed to my officials that, from their perspective, once a home has been certified as remediated under the DCB Scheme it will be...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (29 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Addressing vacancy and making efficient use of existing housing stock is a key priority for Government, as set out in Pathway 4 of Housing for All.In January 2022, my Department communicated with local authorities outlining that funding, made available since 2018 to support the work of a Vacant Homes Office including a Vacant Homes Officer (VHO), would be increased from €50,000 to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: EU Directives (29 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested is set out in the following table. EU Directive not yet transposed Deadline for transposition Estimated date for transposition into law Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (29 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The relevant details are being compiled and will be provided to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (29 Nov 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of fire station premises, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. My Department supports fire authorities through setting general policy, providing the legislative...