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An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: On the programme for Government, on 6 March this year we discovered through freedom of information requests that the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme, the flagship of the Government’s housing affordability measures, was effectively frozen. Since then, I have repeatedly asked the Minister, Deputy Murphy, about the situation regarding current loan applications. I am sure he is aware...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I do. It has happened in South Dublin. I will send examples to the Minister.

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: No allocation has yet been made.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: There were 74 homes built in Dublin last year.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: Rents are €600 per month dearer.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Connectivity Fund (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 135. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which his Department has used the funds the State received from the sale of its stake in a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21837/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Building Finance Ireland Establishment (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 151. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of loans issued by Home Building Ireland Finance, HBIF, to date; the number of homes anticipated from the loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21529/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 280. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of remedial works and the completion of external precautionary measures identified as required for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22072/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 331. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Department has not paid the gratuity due to certain home help workers in lieu of pension payments in line with recommendations of the Labour Court to date. [21829/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 419. To ask the Minister for Health when the gratuity payment due to certain home help workers will be made in lieu of pension payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21828/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 581. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the substantial cuts imposed on members of a scheme (details supplied) in advance of the sale of the stake of the State in a company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21838/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 582. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the 2019 capital sports grants scheme will be published to enable sports and community groups and associations to apply for much needed funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21841/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Superannuation Schemes (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 632. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will establish an independent review group within her Department to assess the level and impact of cuts suffered by all categories of members in a scheme (details supplied) due to changes in legislation and in particular the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2014 and subsequent reductions in members benefits; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Superannuation Schemes (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 633. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the substantial cuts imposed on members of a scheme (details supplied) in advance of the sale of the stake of the State in a company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21840/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 638. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied) for a non-contributory old age pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21983/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Issues (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 650. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of proposals for a housing passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21526/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Funding (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 651. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to increase the threshold for discretionary spending on housing by local authorities above levels set in budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21527/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Land Development Agency (21 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: 652. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the protocols put in place between local authorities and the Land Development Agency in respect of the co-ordination of land purchases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21528/19]

Property Services (Regulation) (Amendment) (Management Company Regulation) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Minister for his positive response. Work on the Bill is doubtless needed, particularly in view of the fact that it was drafted some time ago and selected by lottery. Nevertheless, and as we have all acknowledged, it is important. I also thank Deputy Ó Snodaigh and Sinn Féin for their support. This issue applies throughout the country. We need to pass not only the...

Property Services (Regulation) (Amendment) (Management Company Regulation) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2019)

Darragh O'Brien: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, for attending this debate. I will briefly address what this Bill is intended to do. I am introducing this Bill to support apartment and homeowners who live in estates managed by owner management companies. I refer in particular to those directors who ensure these...