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Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (7 Nov 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 provides security of tenure for tenants based on a four-year cycle. This significant improvement to tenants' security of tenure was recommended by the Commission on the Private Rented Residential Sector whose report largely formed the basis of the legislation. Information relating to the private rental sector in other countries was among the matters...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (7 Nov 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: Good progress is being made with the Action Programme announced in September 2006 to promote improvement in standards in private rented accommodation, involving a range of measures including improved regulation, enforcement, funding and information. Updating of the existing standards regulations in consultation with relevant interests is an important element of this programme. Submissions...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (7 Nov 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: The Government is committed to achieving the targets set out in the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007-2016 and the National Development Plan 2007-2013 in accordance with the overarching framework contained in the national partnership agreement, Towards 2016. Taken together, these plans represent a coherent and ambitious strategy that will deliver real change for the most...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (7 Nov 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: A revised framework of grants to assist older people and people with a disability with their accommodation needs was introduced on 1 November 2007. As part of the new framework, two new schemes, the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability and the Mobility Aids Housing Grant will assist with the provision or adaptation of accommodation to meet the needs of people who have a...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (7 Nov 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: Arising from the construction review process, the Department of Finance introduced revised arrangements in October, 2006, for the procurement of public works projects and for the engagement and payment of construction consultants. In addition to Government Departments and local authorities, the new arrangements apply to other relevant bodies, including voluntary housing bodies, where 50% or...

Written Answers — Mortgage Assistance Payment: Mortgage Assistance Payment (6 Nov 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: On receipt of a claim for payment from the lending agency concerned, my Department will arrange for payment of the allowance as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Rural Renewal Scheme: Rural Renewal Scheme (6 Nov 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: An inspection with a view to issuing a Certificate of Compliance, if in order, will be carried out as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: Details of the number of housing units completed in each local authority in each of the past ten years to 2006 and for the 6 months to end June 2007, have been published in my Department's Housing Statistics Bulletins, which are available in the Oireachtas Library, or on the Department's website at www.environ.ie.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: Details of the number of housing units completed in each local authority in each of the past ten years to 2006 and for the 6 months to end June 2007, have been published in my Department's Housing Statistics Bulletins, which are available in the Oireachtas Library, or on the Department's website at www.environ.ie. The tenure mix of the surrounding areas for individual acquisitions varies...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 548 and 549 together. Details of the number of housing units completed in each local authority area in each of the past ten years to 2006 and for the 6 months to end June 2007, have been published in my Department's Housing Statistics Bulletins, which are available in the Oireachtas Library, or on the Department's website at www.environ.ie. Detailed...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: Initial papers were received from the authority on 25 April 2007. I refer to the reply to Question No. 232 of 18 October 2007. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: Following an inspection of this development in May 2007, my Department requested the applicants to complete a number of specified remedial works and to submit documentation with regard to Part L of the Building Regulations. On receipt of this documentation, together with confirmation that the required works have been completed, a further inspection will be arranged with a view to issuing...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: I refer to the reply to Question No. 619 of 23 October 2007. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: On 15 October 2007, my Department issued approval to Monaghan Town Council to proceed with remedial works to the estate in question. It is now a matter for the Council to progress this project.

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: To facilitate the continued independent occupancy of their own homes by older people and people with a disability, my Department has reviewed the operation of the Disabled Persons, Essential Repairs and Special Housing Aid for the Elderly Grant schemes. Details of the revised framework of grant aid to assist older people and people with a disability were announced earlier this year as part...

Seanad: Housing Market: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am grateful to the House for allowing me time to make a presentation on housing. As public representatives we have a particular interest in it. I thank the Senators for their thoughtful contributions. I wish to reiterate a number of key points and to respond to a number of the issues raised. Senator Coffey spoke about the CIF and targets. I wish to put this into perspective. The CIF...

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: Store credit cards and the transparency of the terms are covered by the Consumer Credit Act. With regard to the Senator's point on publication in Iris Oifigiúil, this ensures legal certainty of an exemption or revocation.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: Under the terms there is a compulsion on the banks to do so.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: What does the Senator mean by that?

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Oct 2007)

Batt O'Keeffe: I imagine that would come under the regulator's remit, if it had to take issue with the banks.