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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. There is no doubt that a number of homes have been remediated. The Minister of State has gone through the figures in that regard. We have set the bar very high, however. The homes that have been remediated are in category 2 whereby the pyrite level is above that set down in the Pyrite Resolution Act but many other homeowners have been left in...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Are they being allowed in now?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Tá an brón orm, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: We will do our best; it is the first day back. I would be interested to hear more about the extension of the date to allow in applicants who purchased homes after the initial date. I have met the Minister of State to discuss that matter, as have other Deputies. Unbeknownst to those people, they bought homes with category 2 pyrite damage but they cannot get into the scheme. Our work will...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: It would.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Can the Minister of State circulate that?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 42. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of affordable housing targets for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1588/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 40. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of homes that have accessed the pyrite remediation scheme; the number of applications refused; the number due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1587/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I tabled this question to seek an update on the progress of the pyrite remediation scheme, which we have discussed on many occasions. I want to get a picture of the number of applications refused and the number completed, and also what plans there are within the Department to expand the scheme and to carry out a formal review of it. I am conscious it has helped some 1,000 homes to be...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 69. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the review of the income eligibility limits for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1313/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Applications Data (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 90. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the output of social housing new build in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1315/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Review (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 99. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of the tenant purchase scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1312/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 303. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of secondary school places in the Kinsealy, Malahide and Portmarnock areas of north County Dublin (details supplied); the steps he is taking to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54172/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 550. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement of the drug Cinryze; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54090/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (15 Jan 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 1183. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of ballots undertaken under section 48 of the Environmental (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 since its commencement; the number of ballots that have been passed in circumstances in which the ballots have occurred; the number rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1514/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Foreshore Licence Applications (18 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: 661. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of processing the foreshore licence application by Galway City Council so that it can commence critical coastal protection works from Sáilín to Silverstrand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53015/18]

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I accept the point about being forewarned but I have discussed this with Deputy Naughten on several occasions. We are absolutely committed to doing this and doing it quickly - Deputy Ó Broin also said it to the Minister - so that it would be early January. We cannot accept something that we disagree with or that we think will not work as it is intended to work. The Minister of State,...

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I move amendment No. 21:In page 37, to delete lines 1 to 40, and in page 38, to delete lines 1 to 33.

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I move amendment No. 31:In page 38, to delete lines 34 to 41, to delete pages 39 to 43, and in page 44, to delete lines 1 to 19.

Local Government Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Darragh O'Brien: I move amendment No. 32:In page 44, to delete lines 20 to 25.