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

Paudie Coffey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166 to 168, inclusive, together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 788 of 15 April 2015 which addressed the approach to calculating the temperature factor in the vicinity of thermal bridges at junctions and around openings in accordance with Appendix D of Technical Guidance Document L 2011. The surface resistance values given in IS EN ISO 13788 are...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Residential Tenancies Board Remit (21 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 regulates the landlord-tenant relationship in the private rented sector and sets out the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants relating to, inter-alia, security of tenure, termination of tenancies, rent and rent reviews. The 2004 Act provides that rents may not be greater than the open market rate and may only be reviewed upward or downward once a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Generation (21 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I understand the matter referred to by the Deputy is the decision by An Bord Pleanála, under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, that the proposed windfarm development in question satisfies the condition referred to in section 37A(2) of the Act and that consequently a planning application in respect of the project will be made to An Bord Pleanála and not to the local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Residential Tenancies Board Remit (21 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 regulates the landlord-tenant relationship in the private rented residential sector. The Act sets out the obligations of tenants and landlords and the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) is the independent statutory body charged with the administration of the Act and the enforcement of those obligations, as necessary. The PRTB publishes the outcomes...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Mortgages (21 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The terms and conditions governing the operation of standard annuity mortgages provided by local authorities to qualifying first time buyers are set out most recently in the Housing (Local Authority Loans) Regulations 2012. These are available on my Department’s website at the following weblink :. The Regulations prescribe that the amount of a loan shall not exceed €200,000 or...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (21 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 632 and 633 together. The downturn in economic activity associated with the recession has resulted in significant numbers of shop closures and vacant units in town centres throughout the country. Other factors, such as upward only rent reviews, parking charges, rising energy costs and on-line trading, have also been cited as factors affecting the viability...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The grounds upon which a tenancy in the private rented sector may be legally terminated are set out in the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. The Act sets out the procedures and notice periods that must be complied with when terminating a tenancy and these apply whether or not a receiver is in place. While the circumstances of each case may vary depending on the terms of the mortgage or charge...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (21 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The application for a foreshore licence from Sligo County Council for dredging at Sligo Harbour was granted approval in principle on 20 May 2014. The Chief State Solicitor’s Office is currently preparing the requisite legal documentation. It is a matter for any party that wishes to engage in dredging activity to ensure that they obtain the necessary consents, including a Dumping at Sea...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Provision (21 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The increases in rent that have been taking place in the market over the past two years, particularly in urban centres, are a result of a lack of supply. The implementation of the range of actions under the Government’s Construction 2020 strategy will support increased housing supply. New house completions in 2014 amounted to 11,016 units nationally, up 33% on the 2013 figure. In the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environmental Impact Statements (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 885 and 886 of 24 March 2015 which sets out the position with regard to the bodies represented on the Marine Licence Vetting Committee and the names and professional qualifications of the members. Responsibility for considering applications under the Foreshore Act 1933 rests with the appropriate Minister, as defined in the Act. As the application...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (15 Apr 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 . Following my recent visit to a number of the affected homes, my Department has received a number of test reports that had been commissioned by several homeowners to ascertain the particular cause...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Residential Leases (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 regulates the landlord-tenant relationship in the private rented residential sector and sets out the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants. The Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) was established as an independent statutory body under the Act to operate a national tenancy registration system and to resolve disputes between landlords and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The calculations referred to are normally undertaken by qualified thermal modellers using specialist modelling software. The surface resistance values for the plane elements (floors, walls and ceilings) are given in the Building Research Establishment Report BR 443 Conventions for U-Value calculations(2006 edition)which is available at the following weblink: _(2006_Edition).pdf. Appendix D...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: Part F (Ventilation) of the Building Regulations requires the limiting of the moisture content of the air within buildings so that it does not contribute to condensation thereby preventing or eliminating mould growth. Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Energy) in its treatment of air tightness, insulation and thermal bridging works hand in hand with Part F in this regard. Both parts are...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Drainage Schemes (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: Under Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC(known as the Construction Products Regulation or the “CPR”), manufacturers are required to provide robust and reliable information in a consistent way for construction products...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Building Control Acts 1990 to 20 14set out a clear statutory framework for construction activity based on: - clear legal standards as set out in the Building Regulations; - detailed Technical Guidance Documents to outline how these standards can be achieved in practice; - the burden and responsibility for compliance resting first and foremost with developers/builders; - a statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Mortgage Lending (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I have no functional responsibility regarding the Central Bank regulations and its new limits for mortgages for residential dwelling units. In relation to the specific circumstances in relation to Priory Hall residents, the Priory Hall Resolution Framework Agreementsets out the conditions under which owner occupiers wishing to purchase a new home may secure a new mortgage from their...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: My Department has given preliminary consideration to the arrangements in place for oversight of new single dwellings and extensions to existing dwellings in advance of the full review of the broader operation of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 9 of 2014) which formally commenced on 2 April 2014 and is currently open for public consultation. While costs are...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Safety Regulations (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Building Control Acts 1990 to 2014 set out a clear statutory framework for construction activity based on legal standards as set out in the Building Regulations and detailed Technical Guidance Documents (TGD) outlining how compliance with the regulations can be achieved in practice. The Building Regulations set out the minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Residential Tenancies Board (15 Apr 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Residential Tenancies Act 2004 regulates the landlord-tenant relationship in the private rented sector and sets out the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants relating to, inter-alia, security of tenure, termination of tenancies, rent and rent reviews. The 2004 Act provides that rents may not be greater than the open market rate and may only be reviewed upward or downward once a...