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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (19 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Defined Benefit Schemes for employees of agencies/bodies under the aegis of my Department and the local government sector are listed in the table below. None of the schemes are in deficit and there are currently no plans to consolidate these schemes. An Bord Pleanála Name of Scheme An Bord Pleanála Staff Superannuation Scheme 1986-2006 An Bord Pleanála Staff Spouses...

Housing and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: Ditto.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: In December 2013, my Department published proposed “draft” revisions to the noise, setbacks and shadow flicker aspects of the 2006 Wind Energy Development Guidelines. These draft revisions proposed: - the setting of a more stringent day and night noise limit of 40 decibels for future wind energy developments; - a mandatory minimum setback of 500 metres between a wind turbine...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage to Rent Scheme Data (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Local Authority Mortgage to Rent (LAMTR) Scheme was piloted in Dublin City Council and Westmeath County Council in 2013 and rolled out nationally in February 2014. The table below sets out the number of local authority claims for related house purchases processed by my Department to date. Local Authority Number of purchases under Local Authority Mortgage to Rent (LAMTR) Scheme ...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage to Rent Scheme Data (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The figures presented in the table below in relation to the Local Authority Mortgage to Rent (LAMTR) Scheme represent the number of recoupment claims local authorities have made in respect of properties purchased under the scheme since 1 July 2015. Some purchases may have been completed prior to that date. In relation to the Approved Housing Body (AHB) Mortgage to Rent scheme, the figures...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Noise Pollution (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to take further steps to address noise pollution, inter alia, through consideration of the introduction of fixed payment notices (also known as “ on-the-spot fines ”). The development of new noise legislation by my Department is being considered in the context of this commitment. However, as indicated in the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Yield (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The information requested is set out in the following table. Number of private vehicles taxed on the basis of engine capacity from 1 January – 31 October 2015 County Number of vehicles Carlow 19,129 Cavan 20,109 Clare 37,070 Cork 157,581 Donegal 40,361 Dublin 336,842 Galway 72,709 Kerry 46,809 Kildare 64,629 Kilkenny 27,936 Laois 22,552 Leitrim...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Yield (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I understand that the question relates to revenue from motor tax for the current year. Vehicles registered prior to 1 July 2008 are taxed on the basis of engine capacity. Gross motor tax receipts (including arrears payments) from vehicles taxed on engine capacity for each licensing authority for the period from 1 January to 31 October 2015 are set out below. It should be noted that Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage Arrears Rate (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department publishes a wide range of housing statistics, including the number and value of local authority mortgages with a breakdown of those in arrears. The statistics are available on my Department’s website at:by clicking “Mortgage Data/Arrears in Local Authorities” under the Housing Loans contents. The data illustrate a gradual stabilisation and improvement in...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage to Rent Scheme Data (18 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: The AHB (private) Mortgage to Rent Scheme is now established as an important part of the mortgage arrears resolution process. Since the Scheme began in June 2012 a total of 3,120 cases were considered to the end of October 2015. 119 cases have been approved and a further 634 cases are being actively progressed. In addition, in 49 cases, agreement could not be reached on the sale and 20...

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: There are thousands more people working.

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: That is rubbish. Go back and look at the research and analysis done a year ago.

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I am glad to have had the opportunity again to address the House on these issues, which are so important. The issues of housing and homelessness are absolutely the top priority in my Department and ones we face head-on. This country is dealing with the legacy of a property bubble that contributed to an economic crisis, which in turn led to massively reduced budgets for key social services,...

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: They never did it. The homelessness debate is complex and there are major issues in many aspects of housing policy, both public and private. It will probably surprise many of the Deputies opposite to hear that more than 1,000 social units will be purchased or built directly by local authorities this year. It will also probably surprise them to hear that approximately 3,000 new leasing...

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: Nothing.

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: While the supply of housing is taking time, progress is being made by the Government, local authorities and approved housing bodies, AHB, sector. I met a gentleman today by the name of Patrick Kinsella. The Government, through the Peter McVerry Trust, acquired units that allowed him to get the keys to his new home, which is a five minute walk from where I am standing. He had spent more...

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:acknowledges that the construction sector and the housing market were profoundly affected by the economic downturn, consequently creating a significant shortfall in both market and social housing supply; welcomes the economic recovery and increase in job creation underway for...

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: Deputy Coppinger need not worry as I know what she said.

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Deputies for proposing this motion. I welcome the fact that Members have raised the issue of housing and homelessness once again, ensuring this important topic can be discussed tonight. Homelessness and housing are top of my and the Government’s agenda. Every day I am working with my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Coffey, to deliver real and tangible solutions...

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I would like to take this opportunity to put on the record of the House the excellent work of the NGO sector in meeting the challenges on a day-to-day basis at the front line of homelessness service delivery. The full truth of the homelessness situation is that there are many stories of desperation. There are also stories, however, of inspiration, of hope, of people and families rising...