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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: The Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme is open to eligible tenants, including joint tenants, of local authority houses that are available for sale under the Scheme. The scheme is governed by the Housing (Sale of Local Authority Houses) Regulations 2015. These regulations provide for specified classes of houses to be excluded from sale, including those provided to local authorities under...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: In 2009 the Department issued guidance to local authorities on the use of unsold affordable properties (USAs) to provide social housing. Whilst the original intention was that these properties would be sold on as affordable homes once demand increased to a level that would stimulate a sale, following the financial crash, developments in the housing market resulted in significantly reduced...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Consultations (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Information in relation to my Department's consultations is available at: www.gov.ie/en/search/?type=consultations&organisatio n=department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage There are currently two open consultations, the details of which are set out in the attached table. Submissions received in response to consultations are reviewed and inform public policy or development...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: The Buy & Renew scheme supports local authorities in purchasing and renewing housing units in need of repair, which can then be made available for social housing use. Details of the number of Buy & Renew units acquired by local authorities in each of the years 2017 to 2021 are set out below. LA Buy & Renew Units in 2017 Carlow...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: I brought a Memorandum to Government on an enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme on 30 November 2021 and it included an unprecedented suite of improvements to the current scheme. Government approved the enhanced scheme which it is estimated will cost approximately €2.2Bn. The comprehensive changes include: - The current 90% maximum grant will be increased to a 100% grant for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Housing for All (published in September 2021) provides a new housing plan for Ireland to 2030 with the overall objective that every citizen in the State should have access to good quality homes through a steady supply of housing in the right locations, with economic, social and environmental sustainability built into the system. The strategy sets out, over four pathways, a broad suite of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Housing for All – A New Housing Plan for Ireland was published in September 2021 and, as part of a broad suite of social housing reforms, committed to reviewing income eligibility for social housing. The review, which examined inter aliathe efficiency of the current banding model and income limits applicable to local authorities, was completed in Q4, 2021. I expect to make a decision...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: I brought a Memorandum to Government on an enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme on 30 November 2021 and it included an unprecedented suite of improvements to the current scheme. Government approved the enhanced scheme which it is estimated will cost approximately €2.2Bn. The comprehensive changes include: - The current 90% maximum grant will be...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: The Water Services Act 2013 requires the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in conjunction with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, to provide consent for all commitments for capital expenditure above a certain threshold. Given the scale and the strategic importance of ensuring there are reliable and resilient water supplies in the Eastern and Midlands region,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 337 together. 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 emergency accommodation and related services for homeless...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 to 340, inclusive, together. 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 a local level. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of homeless services rests with individual housing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department does not hold the data requested. Further information may be available from the Revenue Commissioners following conclusion of the LPT revaluation process or from the CSO following the next census.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: I brought a Memorandum to Government on an enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme on 30 November 2021 which included an unprecedented suite of improvements to the current scheme and aims to remove the barriers to entry in relation to the previous scheme. Government approved the enhanced scheme which it is estimated will cost approximately €2.2Bn. The comprehensive changes...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: The Housing for All Strategy delivers on the Programme for Government commitment to step up housing supply and put affordability at the heart of the housing system, with an ambitious target of 300,000 homes over the next decade for social, affordable and cost rental, private rental and private ownership housing. Measures to deliver this housing are supported by over €4 billion in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Supporting individuals and families at risk of homelessness is a key Government priority. ‘Housing for All - a New Housing Plan for Ireland’, sets an ambitious objective of working to eradicate homelessness by 2030 and outlines details on how the Government is approaching this challenge.  It specifically provides for the establishment of a National Homeless...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Process (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: Details of Acts, including sections or other provisions of Acts, falling under the remit of my Department, for which a commencement order has yet to be signed, are set out in the attached table.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: The average number of weeks for assessment and approval within my Department of local authority social housing construction projects under the four stage approval process, for projects completing that process in the last 12 months, is 24 weeks. I recently announced measures to further improve the quality, cost-effectiveness and pace of delivery of social homes. The new Design Manual for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 to 417, inclusive, together. 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. Over 300,000 new homes will be built by the end of 2030, including a projected 90,000 social homes, 36,000 affordable purchase homes and 18,000 cost rental homes. The Plan is backed by...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hare Coursing (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: The number of hares captured during coursing seasons specified by the Deputy is set out in the table below. SEASON Hares Captured 2009/10 5443 2010/11 5734 2011/12 5820 2012/13 5676 2013/14 5812 2014/15 5644 ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (1 Feb 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department works closely with all local authorities with a view to progressing any potential Social Housing projects. However, my Department has not yet received a funding application for the redevelopment of Glovers Court flats in York St. It is a matter for Dublin City Council (DCC) to bring forward proposals for Department funding approval. DCC have advised that their Housing...