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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (26 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 218 together. My Department publishes a wide range of housing statistics, including the number and value of local authority mortgages and a breakdown of those in arrears ; however, the data does not provide a specific breakdown in respect of shared ownership mortgages. The statistics on local authority mortgage arrears generally are available on my...

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: How would I be very close to them?

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I have met them.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I have a tractor myself.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: We should compare tractors some time.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: He is down in north Tipperary often enough to see them.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Members for their contributions and acknowledge the general welcome for the Bill. Because Deputy Mattie McGrath would not do it, I acknowledge the contribution of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, who worked very closely with me to deliver the Bill. I acknowledge Deputies across all parties and none who have raised the issue of the...

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: That is the luck of the draw.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Deputy is being speculative.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I am pleased to open the debate in the Dáil on the Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015. In light of the importance of the haulage industry to our export-led growth and to ensure Ireland remains competitive, it was announced in the 2016 budget that the rates of commercial motor tax on larger goods vehicles were to be...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Agencies (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I refer to the reply to Question No. 246 of 19 November 2015 which sets out the position on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Pollution (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I am aware of the issue raised by the Deputy and my Department has actively engaged on it with Longford County Council. This issue arises from a disused piggery which presents a water pollution risk and which has been the subject of court proceedings. While primary responsibility under the Water Pollution Acts rests with the local authority, my Department has participated in the task force...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: End of Life Vehicles Certification (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The PRI Review report on End-of-Life Vehicles recommended the establishment of a compliance scheme for the sector. Following a number of discussions with my Department, the Society of the Motor Industry in Ireland (SIMI) indicated their intention to establish a representative body for producers, as defined under the End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations 2014. End-of-Life Environmental Services...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Persons Data (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I refer to the reply to Question No. 540 of 24 November 2015, which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation and related services for homeless persons rests with individual housing authorities. My Department does not fund any service directly but provides funding to housing authorities on a regional basis as a contribution towards costs incurred; housing authorities also provide funding from their own resources. The purposes...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Persons Data (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: 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. This function is carried out by a Homeless Unit consisting of six employees - an Assistant Principal, two Higher Executive Officers, two Executive Officers and a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Portfolio (25 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Government has enabled and facilitated the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) in playing an important role in the delivery of housing supply generally, and social housing in particular. In the context of social housing delivery, NAMA has had ongoing engagement, since December 2011, with my Department and the Housing Agency as well as local authorities, in identifying properties that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Review of Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 34 - Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (24 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The view is that it is a good idea, although it will take some time to bed it into the process. The new template from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for how Departments are to provide output indicators for 2015 which has been informed by the New Zealand guidelines is a good one. We will engage with the secretariat to do as is stated through the process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Review of Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 34 - Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (24 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I do not think the outcome of the general election should be allowed to get in the way. The process now in place is valuable and sensible and will yield results. My Department will adhere to it. The view across government is that it is a worthwhile approach.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Review of Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 34 - Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (24 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I welcome the opportunity to set out the progress made to date in 2015 in expenditure under the various programmes in my Department. The total allocation for my Department in 2015 is €1.329 billion, of which €834 million has been allocated to current expenditure programmes, while €449 million has been allocated to capital programmes. The total allocation for my...