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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (12 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) is a flagship element of Project Ireland 2040.  Under the stewardship of my Department, the Fund was established to support more compact and sustainable development, through the regeneration and rejuvenation of Ireland’s five cities and other large towns, in line with the objectives of the National Planning Framework and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Freedom of Information Data (12 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: In line with the Code of Practice for Freedom of Information for Public Bodies and the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme, my Department publishes disclosure logs in relation to non-personal requests, on a quarterly basis.  The most recent logs were published in October 2019 for the period July to September 2019.   The logs for my Department can...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. In addition, under Section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as Minister, I am precluded from exercising power or control in relation to any particular case with which a planning authority or An...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I have not met with Councillors or management from Dublin City Council to discuss the delivery of this much needed housing on the O’Devaney Gardens site since the date referred to by the Deputy.  I can confirm that, a number of weeks previously, I did make myself available to meet with a delegation of Councillors in relation to this development.  This offer was not taken up....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (12 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, as amended, provides the legislative basis for the Non-Principal Private Residence (NPPR) Charge. The NPPR Charge  applied in the years 2009 to 2013 to any residential property in which the owner did not reside as their normal place of residence.  The NPPR charge was based on self-declaration and therefore the onus is on the property owner...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The delivery of housing, whether it be social, affordable or the advancement of mixed use housing developments, is a key priority for both Cork City and Cork County Council. My Department is committed to working and supporting both these local authorities to deliver such homes across the County.  Indeed, my Department engages on a very regular basis on all matters...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (12 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: My Department supports the "Be Winter ready" initiative as Lead Government Department for emergency scenarios involving severe weather and flooding. In this regard, the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) and Met Éireann provide leadership in terms of forecasting and response.  The NDFEM has a Crisis Management Team in place...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I am not aware of the individual planning issue but the Deputy is referring to and I cannot get involved in individual planning decisions. That said, earlier this year, the Government established for the first time in the history of the State the Office of the Planning Regulator. Niall Cussen is that regulator. That is the appropriate body to which the Deputy should relay his concerns,...

Dublin Mid-West By-election: Issue of Writ (7 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his Writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil consequent on the election to the European Parliament of Frances Fitzgerald, a Member for the constituency of Dublin Mid-West. I was asked earlier at the Business Committee, if the House moves...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank the Deputy for the question. The designation of rent pressure zones happens according to the legislation and the process set out therein, whereby following a quarterly index report from the Residential Tenancies Board recommendation is made to the Housing Agency in regard to what inflation has occurred in a particular area following which a recommendation is made to me, as Minister,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (7 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The provision of a fire service in its functional area is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. My Department supports fire authorities through setting national policy, issuing guidance on operational and other related matters, providing capital funding for priority infrastructure projects and overseeing and administering a central...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Applications (7 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: Under my Department’s Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS), capital funding of up to 100% of project costs may be advanced by local authorities to Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to provide housing for specific categories of housing need, which can include elderly returning emigrants. The housing need of such emigrants are assessed by Safe Home Ireland. They act in a co-ordinating role for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: There are no specific criteria for anaerobic digesters under the planning code and it is a matter for planning authorities to assess applications in line with the Planning and Development Acts. I am aware that the Irish Bioenergy Association has published a guidance document entitled "Planning Guidance Recommendations for Bioenergy Projects in Ireland" on the steps to be followed and the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (7 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: The Housing Agency provides a central support service which assesses applications for the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan on behalf of local authorities and makes recommendations to the authorities to approve or refuse applications. Housing Agency recommendations are then considered by the Credit Committee in each local authority, which issues loan approvals. I have asked the Agency to compile...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (7 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: As part of the actions under the Government's Action Plan on Housing and Homelessness – Rebuilding Ireland, the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 (the Act) introduced new streamlined arrangements to enable planning applications for strategic housing developments (SHDs) of 100 housing units or more, or student accommodation or shared accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (7 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: When the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan scheme was initially being developed, it was estimated that the drawdown of loans would be approximately €200 million over three years. However, this loan product has proved to be more successful than initially anticipated. In the context of the scheme’s success my Department engaged with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I will communicate the Deputy's concerns to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross. The national children's hospital has had no impact on funding to local authorities. Indeed, the capital budget for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has increased this year. If there is a particular concern around health and safety on this footbridge, I will speak to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Guidelines (6 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: It is my first opportunity to speak in the Chamber since it has been refurbished and it is fantastic to be back. I accidentally went to the wrong room because one creates new habits and they stick in one's mind. I have a written reply but, if it is okay with the Senator, I will provide him with a copy and not read it out. I would like to speak more specifically to the matters he addressed,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Guidelines (6 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: He wants to ensure that we build the right types of homes, for the right people, in the right places. It is not just about increasing the supply of any type of home being built but rather about building the right types of homes, for the right people, in the right places. With Project Ireland 2040 and the national planning framework, we have tried to make decisions at a national level as to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Guidelines (6 Nov 2019)

Eoghan Murphy: I share the Senator's vision of sustainable house building. Let us continue the debate on the ground in Castletroy.