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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (9 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The latest summary of social housing assessments was carried out as at 7 May 2013 in accordance with section 21 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 , which provides that the Minister may from “time to time” direct local authorities to prepare a summary of the social housing assessments carried out in their administrative areas. The summary resultsprovide data on...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Remit (9 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides for the transfer of responsibility for the delivery of water services from the local authorities to Irish Water and, with effect from 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for the provision of public water services, including responsibility for the charging of non-domestic customers. The Act provides that Irish Water can collect charges from...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Inspections (9 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The scheme referred to is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, which also sets its terms and conditions, including auditing of contractors. Accordingly, my Department has no function in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: An Fhoireann Rannach (9 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: Tá thart ar 27 ball foirne (4% den fhoireann) faoi láthair i mo Roinn atá inniúil ar a chuid nó a cuid oibre a dhéanamh trí mheán na Gaeilge. Níl an fhaisnéis atá á lorg maidir le blianta roimhe seo ar fáil. Táim sásta go bhfuil, ag an am seo, go leor daoine i mo Roinn le hinniúlacht sa Ghaeilge chun na...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Funding (9 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 448 to 450, inclusive, together. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation for homeless persons and related services rests with housing authorities. The purposes for which housing authorities may incur expenditure in addressing homelessness are prescribed in Section 10 of the Housing Act 1988. The Section 10 funding provided by...

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: To whom did the Deputy speak?

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The section, which makes amendments to the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 and the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2014, will be commenced by the Minister for Social Protection following consultation with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. This deferred commencement is necessary to ensure Irish Water can complete the work of deleting any PPS information...

Water Services Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Water Services Bill 2014 before the Dáil and look forward to a healthy debate on its contents in the next two days. As I told the House on 19 November, the Government's objective is to make the new domestic water charges system simpler and fairer, providing more clarity for households and ensuring water...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I understand that the group in question submitted a claim to Mayo North East Leader Partnership for payment which has now been processed and paid by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 185 together. Under Section 58 of the Housing Act 1966, the management and maintenance of the local authority housing stock is the responsibility of the relevant housing authority. Statistics on local authority housing stock, including units that may be empty, are published annually by the Local Government Management Agency. The most recent...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform, approved by Government and published last week, builds on the provisions contained in Budget 2015 and sets out clear, measureable actions and targets to increase the supply of social housing, reform delivery arrangements and meet the housing needs of all households on the housing list. In committing to provide 35,000 new social...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 149, 152, 153, 136, 137 and 138 of 26 November 2014 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Estates (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I refer to the reply to Question No 126 of 3 December 2014, which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The scheme referred to is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, which also sets its terms and conditions. The implementation of improvements to social housing units under this or any other scheme is a matter for the relevant local authority. Accordingly, my Department has no function in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Implementation (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform, approved by Government and published last week, build s on the provisions contained in Budget 2015 and sets out clear, measureable actions and targets to increase the supply of social housing, reform delivery arrangements and meet the housing needs of all households on the housing list. The Strategy commits to meet the housing...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform, approved by Government and published last week, builds on the provisions contained in Budget 2015 and sets out clear and measureable actions and targets to increase the supply of social housing, reform delivery arrangements and meet the housing needs of all households on the housing list.In committing to provide 35,000 new social...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electromagnetic Fields Studies (4 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: My Department recently commissioned a study on international developments in non-ionising radiation (NIR) and electromagnetic fields (EMF) research since publication in 2007 of a report, entitled Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields. The study, which is also examining how the issue of NIR/EMF is dealt with in other jurisdictions, is expected to be completed in January 2015. Officials...

Seanad: Homelessness: Statements (3 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senators for providing me with the opportunity to speak on this important issue. Homelessness is a destructive social condition that can wreak havoc on human dignity and well-being. It is a complex phenomenon and solutions are about much more than simply funding and accommodation. The problems that contribute to homelessness can relate to both personal...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Remit (3 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: 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. The issue raised in the question is an operational matter for Irish Water and one in which I have no function. I understand that Veolia are providing meter reading services to Irish Water as a result of a public tender and...