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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: Of course.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: Is the review of part B going out to public consultation? Will that be in the New Year as well?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (15 Nov 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: 442. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some children are not able to avail fully of the ECCE scheme due to there being only one date of entry per calendar year. [56631/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Nov 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: Yesterday, a motion on long Covid health services was passed by the House. There are issues with long Covid. I know the Government supported that motion. Will it be in a position to provide funding for research and GP training in that area going forward?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Defective Building Materials (10 Nov 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: 105. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a tax rebate for homeowners impacted by defective properties. [46887/22]

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: I welcome the eviction moratorium, which will provide greater security for tenants and prevent families and individuals from entering homelessness and emergency accommodation, as it did during the Covid pandemic. The winter months can represent the most difficult and stressful time of the year for many families facing significant costs and expenses as we approach the festive season. To be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tax Collection (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: 278. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the breakdown of expenditure from the revenue gained by carbon tax. [53345/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Constitutional Amendments (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: 318. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has considered to hold both the referendum on housing and the referendum on public ownership of water together; when it is expected to be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53344/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank the officials from South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council for joining us to discuss the delivery of Housing for All. Their opening statements were insightful and welcome and like other committee members I would like to acknowledge the work they do to deliver homes in difficult circumstances. I was a councillor on South Dublin County Council and I know the great work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: That is great. I thank Mr. Ward.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: Have vacant unit officers been in a position to assess vacancy? Have they been able to project numbers that are possible to bring to the social and rental market?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: That is fair enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank Mr. Burns. How many cost-rental homes, if any, have been delivered at this stage? Do the witnesses have an estimated delivery for 2023 and 2024?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: Who oversees that? Is it the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage? Would its officials have the figures or is it the LDA, AHBs and the councils? Is there one person with that number?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: My last question is about the issues witnesses are facing on the delivery side. I was watching in my office and I know they discussed some of them earlier Is there anything this side of the table can do in pushing the issues they are facing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementation of Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: Okay, I thank Mr. McLoughlin.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: 206. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the backlog in credit awarded to solar panel holders who contribute electricity to the grid and if he can comment on the issue. [51764/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Implementing Housing for All: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2022)

Francis Noel Duffy: I thank the witnesses for their statements. They have a challenging job considering the numerous crises we have all been enduring. Although I missed the earlier part of the meeting, I watched it from my office. I apologise if any of my questions overlaps. According to the Cork City Council statement in comparison to the housing delivery action plan, it appears Cork will exceed targets for...