Results 181-200 of 262 for nama speaker:Jan O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (23 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: To date, NAMA has identified over 3,800 units to be considered for social housing. Of those that have been examined to date, 449 have been deemed unsuitable by housing authorities and a further 594 have been withdrawn. Some 2,010 units are being examined by housing authorities as to their suitability for social housing purposes. Of these, 190 are located in County Kildare.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (23 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...a range of housing programmes, 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 — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (23 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: To date, NAMA has identified over 3,800 units to be considered for social housing. Of those that have been examined to date, 449 have been deemed unsuitable by housing authorities and a further 594 have been withdrawn. Some 2,010 units are being examined by housing authorities as to their suitability for social housing purposes. Of these, 190 are located in County Kildare.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (23 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...a range of housing programmes, 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).

Topical Issue Debate: National Asset Management Agency (16 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: As Minister of State with responsibility for housing, my main objective is to provide options for people in the context of fairness and choice using the various vehicles at our disposal. NAMA is a player in this regard. The Deputy referred to the 80:20 scheme. We also engage with people through the social housing scheme. A social dividend has been written into the NAMA legislation. NAMA...

Topical Issue Debate: National Asset Management Agency (16 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...well with my Department's social housing leasing initiative that is being rolled out in conjunction with the approved housing body sector. The residential mortgage initiative product launched by NAMA this year may have a role in facilitating people who want and can afford to buy to realise their home ownership aspirations. However, there is a fine line between facilitating and enticing....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (16 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 407 and 440 together. NAMA has now identified just under 3,800 units to be considered for social housing. A breakdown of these units by authority is given in the table below. Local Authority Properties Carlow Co. Co. 131 Cavan Co. Co. 47 Clare Co. Co. 162 Cork City Council 419 Cork Co. Co. 415 Donegal Co. Co. 93 Drogheda Borough...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (11 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...the Government’s response to the recommendations. The Committee includes representatives from the Irish Banking Federation, local authorities, the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency, NAMA and the construction sector and real progress is being made with regard to the public safety works required to improve the living conditions of existing residents on some unfinished...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (2 Oct 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...Developments as a key tool in resolving issues associated with unfinished housing developments. Such plans enable stakeholders, including developers, local authorities, financial institutions, NAMA and residents to collaborate in determining how best to pursue resolution of problematic sites. The process also entails working with stakeholders in identifying the best long-term solution...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (18 Sep 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 51, 63 and 1115 together. Over the past 12 months both Minister Hogan and I have met with NAMA to discuss the provision of properties for social housing. Since the announcement in December 2011 that NAMA would commit to providing units for social housing by the end of 2012, a Steering Group comprising my Department, the Housing Agency and NAMA have been...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (18 Sep 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ..., 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 and the Housing Agency are engaged with NAMA to ensure delivery of housing units for social purposes beginning in the current year.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (18 Sep 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...housing programmes, 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 and the Housing Agency are working closely with NAMA with the aim of ensuring that a significant number of housing units are made available in this...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (18 Sep 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...Housing Developments as a key tool in resolving issues associated with unfinished housing developments. Such plans enable developers to work with local authorities, financial institutions, NAMA and residents in determining how best to pursue resolution of problematic sites. The process also entails working with stakeholders in identifying the best long-term solution for developments in...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (18 Sep 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ..., 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). Under the Shared Ownership scheme, the intending purchaser initially acquired a minimum 40% share in the dwelling, with a requirement that they purchase the full ownership within...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (18 Sep 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...housing programmes, 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 and the Housing Agency are working closely with NAMA with the aim of ensuring that a significant number of housing units are made available in this...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (19 Jul 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...with the Government's response to the recommendations. The NCC includes representatives from the Irish Banking Federation, local authorities, the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency, NAMA and the construction sector and real progress is being made with regard to the public safety works required to improve the living conditions of existing residents on some unfinished estates. In...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (19 Jul 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 487 and 515 together. In December 2011 NAMA identified over 2,000 properties as being potentially available for social housing. Since that announcement my Department, the Housing Agency and NAMA have been working together with housing authorities and approved housing bodies towards bringing NAMA units into social use. Housing authorities have been assessing...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (18 Jul 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...in this regard. SRPs are a key tool in resolving issues associated with unfinished housing developments. Such plans enable developers to work with local authorities, financial institutions, NAMA and residents in determining how best to pursue resolution of problematic sites. The process also entails working with stakeholders in identifying the best long-term solution for developments in...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (18 Jul 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...Category 4: 29 developments Total: 166 developments The National Housing Development Survey 2012, which my Department is currently carrying out, will provide a more complete picture of NAMA controlled sites across all categories.

Written Answers — Homelessness Strategy: Homelessness Strategy (17 Jul 2012)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...voluntary sector; - additional social housing provision through acquisitions and remedial works/upgrading of vacant local authority housing stock and a leasing programme; - ongoing engagement with NAMA to secure properties; - targeted use of the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS); - an enhanced role for the private rental sector; - better co-ordination with the voluntary and cooperative...