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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rainwater Harvesting Systems Provision (30 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 and 162 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 280 of 12 November 2013 which sets out the arrangements currently in place to encourage water efficiency in the built environment through the deployment of sustainable water systems, including rainwater harvesting systems and grey water recycling systems. By referencing such systems in the building...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (29 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The property referred to in the Question is part of a local authority scheme of social and affordable housing units. Responsibility for the procurement of such developments and for their compliance with all statutory obligations is a matter for the relevant housing authority, in this case Fingal County Council. I note that the matters raised in the Question have already been the subject of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Estates (29 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The purpose of the pilot project concerned was to identify the extent of problems arising from developer-provided water services infrastructure nationally, a range of possible solutions and the potential costs involved. The project’s Steering Group was comprised of my Department, representatives of Irish Water, the County and City Management Association and the EPA. Based on...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (29 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The review, or revision, of national standards is a matter for the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). However, I understand that in August 2015, the NSAI initiated a review of I.S. 398 -1:2013 Reactive pyrite in sub-floor hardcore material – Part 1: Testing and Categorisation Protocolin the light of practical experience since the standard was first introduced in January...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (29 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The pyrite remediation scheme is first and foremost a works scheme aimed at the repair of dwellings affected by significant damage attributable to pyritic heave in the subfloor hardcore material. Under the scheme, remedial works are typically confined to the removal of hardcore from under the ground floor of the dwelling and from within 500 mm of the perimeter of the dwelling. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (29 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Pyrite Resolution Board reached an agreement with HomeBond in mid-June 2014 which set out the voluntary contribution that HomeBond would make to the implementation/administration of the pyrite remediation scheme. The agreement sets out the contribution to the value of €2 million by way of staffing and services in the following areas: - to provide assistance to the Pyrite...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (29 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: While I fully appreciate and acknowledge the extremely difficult and distressing situations that certain homeowners in Donegal are facing on account of damage to the structural integrity of their homes, in general, building defects are matters for resolution between the relevant contracting parties, i.e. the homeowner, the builder, the materials supplier and/or their respective insurers. In...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (29 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: My Department has prepared a technical report in connection with the issues raised by the Mica Action Group on the structural problems affecting certain houses in north Donegal which appear to be related to the use of defective blocks in the construction of those homes. This report was prepared following my visit, earlier this year, to a number of the affected homes to view first-hand the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (24 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The decision as to whether to grant planning permission in any particular case is a matter for the relevant planning authority, in the first instance, and for An Bord Pleanála in the event of an appeal. In making decisions on planning applications, planning authorities and the Board must consider the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, having regard to the provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration (24 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: Part 3 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 provides for a new scheme for the tenant purchase of existing local authority houses along incremental purchase lines, similar to the schemes currently operating for local authority apartments and certain new local authority houses. The Government’s Social Housing Strategy 2020includes a commitment to make the Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation Numbers (23 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Building Control Act 1990 places a statutory obligation on owners, designers and builders to ensure that a building is designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Building Regulations. No special provisions relating to emergency accommodation per se are outlined under the Building Control Act 1990 or the regulations made thereunder. However, given that such...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Deposits (22 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 regulates the tenant-landlord relationship in the private rented residential sector. Section 12 of the Act states that a landlord shall return or repay promptly any deposit paid by the tenant to the landlord on entering into the agreement for the tenancy or lease, subject to compliance by the tenant with provisions regarding default in the payment of rent...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Application (22 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1384 and 1432. The review of S . I . No. 9 of 2014 following its first 12 months in operation was announced on 2 April 2015. 171 submissions were received from private individuals, industry stakeholders and local authorities during the public consultation process . All submissions received were reviewed by my Department and a Report on the Consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (22 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1385 and 1388 together. HomeBond is a private limited company providing structural guarantees for new houses and, since November 2008, the HomeBond Insurance scheme is underwritten by Allianz Insurance.As is the case for any private company, its operations are a matter for its management and Board of Directors. I understand that HomeBond Insurance Services Ltd...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (22 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1386 and 1387 together. An agreement was signed i n mid- June 2014 between the P yrite R esolution B oard and HomeBond on the voluntary contribution that HomeBond would make to the implementation / administration of the p yrite r emediation s cheme.The a greement came into immediate effect and is subject to annual review. The a greement sets out the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration (22 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1393, 1405, 1418, 1427 and 1429 together. Part 3 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 provides for a new scheme for the tenant purchase of existing local authority houses along incremental purchase lines, similar to the schemes currently operating for local authority apartments and certain new local authority houses. The Government’s...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Priory Hall Development (22 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: An Implementation Oversight Group, chaired by Dr Martin McAleese, was established with representatives of the Priory Hall residents (both owner occupiers and buy-to-let owners), the Irish Banking Federation, Dublin City Council (DCC), my Department and the Department of the Taoiseach. The Group has met regularly and substantial progress has been made. Detailed legal documents have been...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Residential Tenancies Board (22 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) is an independent statutory body established on 1 September 2004 under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 and I have no function in relation to the operational matters of the Board. Consequently, my Department does not collate the information requested. The 2004 Act regulates the landlord / tenant relationship in the private rented residential...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (22 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I understand that Kildare County Council is liaising with the Millfield Hawthorns Representative Group on an ongoing basis in an effort to be of support and assistance to residents at this difficult time. Part B of the Building Regulations sets out the statutory standards of fire safety that apply when a new building is constructed in order to ensure the safety of persons in and about the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Ministerial Meetings (22 Sep 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I fully appreciate and acknowledge the extremely difficult and distressing situations that certain homeowners in Donegal are facing on account of damage to the structural integrity of their homes. It was against this background that I met with a number of the affected homeowners earlier this year; my Department also met with a number of the affected homeowners in early December 2014. At...