Results 8,981-9,000 of 25,732 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Issues (19 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has approved the granting of a State Property Lease, pursuant to the State Property Act 1954 (as amended), to Callinafercy Rowing Club for a term of 35 years. The Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) have received documentation in relation to an outstanding issue and are actively working towards finalising the content and terms of the lease...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (19 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 232 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 512 of 18 January 2023, which set out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (19 Jan 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. Many areas of cities, towns and villages of all sizes face the blight of vacant properties, which, if brought back into use, could add real vibrancy and provide new accommodation in those areas. The Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund is a key initiative which underpins...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (19 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) is a scheme which funds the building of public infrastructure by local authorities. Its objective is to provide public off-site infrastructure to relieve critical infrastructure blockages to housing delivery. This enables the accelerated delivery of housing on key development sites in Dublin and in urban areas of high demand. LIHAF was...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (19 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Overall responsibility for roads policy and funding for the implementation of transport strategies is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Transport. Kildare County Council as the Roads Authority, is responsible for the management of the road network in its jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the above the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) is providing part-funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traffic Management (19 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: As set out in the reply to Question No 255 of 01 December 2022 and Question No 298 of 15 November 2022, the Naas Inner Relief Road project was cancelled by Kildare County Council following the rejection of the Part 8 planning application for the road by the elected members of the council in mid-2019. As the infrastructure was not proceeding, the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: International Protection (19 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The European Union (Planning and Development) (Displaced Persons from Ukraine Temporary Protection) Regulations 2022 were introduced in response to the emerging Ukrainian crisis. The Regulations give effect to Council Directive No 2001/55 EC and Council Implementing Decision EU 2022/382 of 04 March 2022 (European Council Decision) to provide immediate protection in EU countries for persons...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Quarrying Sector (19 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Planning authorities and An Bord Pleanála, as appropriate, may grant planning permission for a development, which involves rock breaking [drilling. blasting or splitting], on lands such as a quarry. A person is not entitled solely by reasons of a planning permission to carry out development. Where blasting is required, the issuing of a permit for the use of explosives in the extractive...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: International Protection (19 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The European Union (Planning and Development) (Displaced Persons from Ukraine Temporary Protection) Regulations 2022 were introduced in response to the emerging Ukrainian crisis. The Regulations give effect to Council Directive No 2001/55 EC and Council Implementing Decision EU 2022/382 of 04 March 2022 (European Council Decision) to provide immediate protection in EU countries for persons...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy will be aware, the new revised and updated scheme the Government introduced through legislation passed last year is the basis for how we move forward on 100% redress for families affected by defective concrete blocks. We are doing that. We have been engaging with the local authorities on the draft regulations and we will receive feedback from them. I expect to meet with the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Today is a very significant day. We committed in the programme for Government of the three parties that we would grasp this nettle and that we would deal with the issue of defects in apartments and duplexes. A significant Government decision was taken today to provide 100% redress. Costs already incurred will be covered by the scheme. It is important to say that those who have contracted...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: I understand the practice of requesting court documentation from social housing applicants regarding the proof of access arrangements was discontinued by Cork City Council in late 2022 following consultation with the Court Service. The general practice is for a copy of a separation or divorce agreement for both applicants to accompany a social housing application. If there is no such...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Supply (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department cannot advise on the specific situation outlined in the details supplied. However I can advise that my Department’s Rural Water Programme, through Exchequer funding, delivers improvements to water services in areas of rural Ireland where there are no public (Uisce Éireann) services. Grant assistance is available, through local authorities, under the Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability scheme provides a range of grants for necessary improvement works or adaptations to houses in order to facilitate the continued independent occupancy of their own homes by older people and people with a disability. These schemes cover works reasonably necessary for the purposes of rendering a house more suitable for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fishing Industry (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Certain activities such as scientific research, fishery development or restocking, require a Section 14 Authorisation, under the Fisheries Act, from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Where the proposed activity requires such consent, further consent, or ARC 02 as referred to in the Question, under Regulation 30 of the Birds and Natural Habitats Directive, does not...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department builds its strategic water policy and infrastructure delivery programmes around the National Planning Framework 2018-2040 and the National Development Plan 2021-2030. Investment is primarily delivered through Uisce Éireann, while my Department operates the Rural Water Programme directly. Since 1 January 2014, Uisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Housing for All, is the Government’s plan to increase the supply of housing to an average of 33,000 per year over the next decade. This includes the delivery of 90,000 social homes by 2030. Housing for All is supported by an investment package of over €4bn per annum, through an overall combination of €12bn in direct Exchequer funding, €3.5bn in funding through the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: Fire services in Ireland are provided by local authorities in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Services Acts, 1981 and 2003. 31 authorities provide fire prevention and fire protection services for communities through 27 service delivery structures. Approximately 3,300 local authority staff, engaged at 217 fire stations nationwide, deliver local authority fire services. 16 of these...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: A range of individuals or households are eligible to avail of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, including applicants who qualify under the ‘Fresh Start’ principle. This includes previous homeowners who have experienced divorce or separation, or insolvency or bankruptcy, and who no longer have a legal interest in the previous home. Applicants should contact the Vacant...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (18 Jan 2023)

Darragh O'Brien: The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant was launched in July 2022 as part of the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund. The grant benefits those who wish to turn a formerly vacant house or building into their principal private residence. The grant was initially launched in respect of vacant properties in towns and villages. As of the 15 November 2022, the grant was expanded to also include...