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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Budget 2014 contains a special provision, in the form of a targeted €10m Special Resolution Fund (SRF), to assist further in addressing the legacy of unfinished housing developments. The SRF has been proposed to encourage the resolution of the remaining tranche of unfinished developments identified in the National Housing Development Survey 2013 and, particularly, those developments...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 377 of 1 April, 2014. My Department is giving consideration to the detailed issues to be addressed with regard to the establishment of the Office of the Planning Regulator, including those raised in the Question, in the preparation of the forthcoming General Scheme of a new Planning and Development Bill. It is intended that the General Scheme of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. The report on the 2011 Housing Needs Assessment, contains details on waiting list numbers for each local authority which were recorded from 1993 to 2011 under the tri-annual social housing needs assessment carried out under Section 9 of the Housing Act 1988. The report is available on my Department’s website at . The latest...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department publishes a wide range of housing statistics, including data on the number of social housing units provided broken down by area and year . The statistics concerned are available on my Department’s website at . I expect the final output across all social housing programmes for 2014 to be in the region of 5,000 new housing units as set out in the following table. ...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Report of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) was launched yesterday by An Taoiseach , Enda Kenny, in the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park , Co Mayo, and is available on my Department’s website, and the website of the Commission, . I am committed to working together with my colleagues in Government and other...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Expenditure (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Since 1st January 2007 local authorities have delegated sanction to fund expenditure on improvement works to the local authority housing stock out of Internal Capital Receipts (ICR’s). The ICR-funded work programme is carried out on a county-at-large basis and is subject to annual approval by my Department. It is a matter for the local authority to determine the nature and location of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Funding (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department’s role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of housing authorities in addressing homelessness at local level. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation for homeless persons and related services rests with housing authorities. The purposes for which...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos.445 and 446 together. The Housing Land Availability Survey (HLAS) is an annual survey undertaken by my Department seeking information from local authorities to inform the publication of the amount of zoned residential land in their areas that is currently serviced. In 2013, my Department reviewed the HLAS approach taking account of the advent of and the need to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (15 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 448 and 449 together . On 16 January 2014, I announced details of the capital allocations under the suite of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability . The schemes are funded by 80% recoupments available from my Department together with a 20% contribution from the resources of the local authority . Every local authority...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: We have been over here.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Licence Applications (10 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Under section 3 of the Foreshore Act 1933, a licence is required to harvest seaweed from State owned foreshore.  A number of foreshore licences have been granted for the harvesting of seaweed and a further 10 applications are currently under assessment by my Department. The applications currently before my Department vary considerably and are made by both individual and commercial...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The guidelines and the policy of the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, have not been finalised as yet.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is all about policy.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy should not put too much money on it.

Central Bank Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: On behalf of the Minister for Finance, I would like to thank the House for agreeing to discuss the Central Bank Bill 2014 at such short notice. As the Members know, the enactment of this Bill is needed urgently for two reasons. The first is the need to extend Part III of the Central Bank Act 1971 in order that it will apply to building societies as well as to banks. Specifically, this will...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Homeless Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am determined to make sure there are no vacant houses in areas where people need homes. We need to match people with the houses. There are specific issues relating to the increase in rents which this family has been caught up in. I will be happy to advise the Senator in this regard following the Adjournment.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Homeless Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. It is always very difficult when one meets a family in circumstances such as those outlined. There are a variety of complex reasons people become homeless. It is challenging to find solutions to every individual's problems. Certainly, loss of employment, to which the Senator referred, is often the trigger, combined with the current general...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Anti-Bullying Procedures (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: If I may clarify, I understand the Minister will be available next Tuesday.

Topical Issue Debate: Foreshore Issues (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta as an cheist thábhachtach seo a ardú. I understand that concerns have arisen recently with regard to seaweed harvesting and that these concerns may be associated with changes in the governance of Arramara Teoranta. While this is a matter for the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I am advised that it is...

Topical Issue Debate: Foreshore Issues (9 Apr 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am very aware of the legitimate public concern about these issues. I have no problem with having a meeting. I will consult with the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, as to his responsibilities. I am sure we will be able to facilitate a meeting in the near future. The Government has approved the general scheme of the maritime area and foreshore (amendment) Bill, and it is planned to...