Results 1-20 of 39 for nama speaker:Willie Penrose

Planning and Development (Amendment) (First-Time Buyers) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2019)

Willie Penrose: ...social problem of our time. These would be homes built on public land. To achieve this, we propose the creation of a housing development bank that would incorporate the expertise and resources of the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA, the Housing Agency and the Housing Finance Agency and would also incorporate the Land Development Agency, which the Government has set up but which is...

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Willie Penrose: ...an ideological commitment by the Government that wherever possible, the private sector should be allowed to reap the benefits of public investment. We have seen this with Deputy Noonan encouraging vulture funds to acquire NAMA properties and ensuring that they pay no tax on the profits they are reaping. Fine Gael is an enthusiastic supporter of public private partnerships, PPPs, where...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (2 Nov 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...problems associated with these developments. Any public funds expended under this provision should ultimately be recouped from the developer/receiver. Estates which fall under the direct control of NAMA, or receivers appointed by NAMA, are being managed by them and as a consequence do not fall within this scheme. The following table sets out details of the funding sought by Longford County...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Estates: Unfinished Housing Estates (13 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...of demolition is a serious step, particularly in light of housing demand and social housing need. Notwithstanding this, my Department is aware that debtors and financial institutions, including NAMA, are considering the best long term solutions for their sites and in some cases this may include the removal of partially constructed or vacant buildings. This is a matter for those...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (11 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...referred back to the relevant local authorities for clarification. The amounts below do not include approvals originally issued by my Department for developments which will now be funded under the NAMA public safety fund. Local Authority Funding Approved to date € Carlow County Council 14,074.00 Cavan County Council 212,403.90 Clare County Council 0.00 Cork City Council 0.00...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (6 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...or may be sold to sitting tenants. The first scheme of this nature, involving loan finance from the Housing Finance Agency being used by an approved housing body to purchase housing units from NAMA, was launched in July 2011. I expect this facility to be a critical source of new social housing provision in the years ahead. A range of other funding options remain under examination with a...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (4 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...Federation is among the key stakeholders participating on the Committee which also includes representatives from my Department, local authorities, the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency, NAMA and the construction sector. The Committee is meeting on a regular basis with the aim of publishing a report on progress achieved within the next 12 months. In the meantime, work is ongoing on...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (4 Oct 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...for the Government's objective of sourcing and providing suitable residential units, for use as social housing to be aligned with the commercial objectives of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA). A statutory assessment of housing need is carried out every three years by all housing authorities. A report on this year's national assessment of the need for social housing support was...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (21 Sep 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...problems associated with these developments. Any public funds expended under this provision should ultimately be recouped from the developer/receiver. Estates which fall under the direct control of NAMA, or receivers appointed by NAMA, are being managed by them and as a consequence do not fall within this scheme. The recent national survey of Unfinished Housing Developments identified 103...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (20 Sep 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...associated with these developments. Any public funds expended under this provision should ultimately be recouped from the developer/receiver. Estates which fall under the direct control of NAMA, or receivers appointed by NAMA, are being managed by them and as a consequence do not fall within this scheme. The recent national survey of Unfinished Housing Developments has identified that...

Seanad: Planning Issues. (20 Sep 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...the necessary infrastructure associated with new development and creating the right conditions to support economic activity and renewal. I will follow up on the question raised by Senator Clune on NAMA.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (15 Sep 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...stock held by the National Asset Management Agency, through the social housing leasing initiative. My Department does not have information in relation to any recent sales of residential units by NAMA.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Sep 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...for the Government's objective of sourcing and providing suitable residential units for use as social housing, to be aligned with the commercial objectives of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA).

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (14 Sep 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...associated with these developments. Any public funds expended under this provision should ultimately be recouped from the developer/receiver. Estates which fall under the direct control of NAMA, or receivers appointed by NAMA, are being managed by them and as a consequence do not fall within this scheme. Details of the allocations made to date are in the table. Table Local Authority...

Seanad: Unfinished Housing Developments: Statements (13 Jul 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...the local authorities have categorised all estates and of 655 estates with works to be completed, a total of 242 were in category four and are of most concern. Approximately 28 of these are within NAMA. This might not be a true reflection. The co-ordinating committee is made up of representatives of the local authorities, the county and city managers, the sustainable communities agency...

Seanad: Unfinished Housing Developments: Statements (13 Jul 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...unsold stock for use as social housing through a long-term leasing initiative that will support the delivery of sustainable communities, including through the leasing or purchase of units from NAMA. It is also important to recognise that whatever mechanisms are used in bringing unoccupied new housing stock into beneficial use, including meeting social housing needs, ensures a good mix of...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (23 Jun 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...for the Government's objective of sourcing and providing suitable residential units for use as social housing, to be aligned with the commercial objectives of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA).

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (23 Jun 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...for the Government's objective of sourcing and providing suitable residential units for use as social housing, to be aligned with the commercial objectives of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA). My Department has been engaging with representatives of NAMA, and since coming into office I have also met with the Chairman and the CEO, to discuss options for securing a social dividend...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (16 Jun 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...Government's response. The Committee will include key stakeholders including my Department, local authorities, developers, the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency, financial institutions, NAMA and residents. The first meeting of the Committee will be held shortly.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (16 Jun 2011)

Willie Penrose: ...demand for social housing in the context of a severely restricted resource environment. There are clear linkages between the roles of my Department and the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) in addressing these challenges and there is significant potential to align the objectives of the two organisations. My Department has been engaging with representatives of NAMA, and since coming...