Results 81-100 of 262 for nama speaker:Jan O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (16 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: .... The Committee has met on 12 occasions since it was established in June 2011 and has harnessed the input of members representing the banking, construction, and local authority sectors as well as NAMA and residents. As part of the work of the National Co-Ordination Committee, a legislative review group was set up to assess the adequacy of existing legislation in tackling the issues...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (15 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Of the 137 housing units identified to date by NAMA for social housing use in County Carlow, demand has been confirmed by Carlow County Council for 82 units. Some 55 of these units have been completed or contracted for social housing use. My Department, the Housing Agency and NAMA continue to work together with housing authorities and approved housing bodies towards identifying and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects Status (15 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...remains an important objective within the context of the overall regeneration programme. Dublin City Council and Ballymun Regeneration Ltd continue to liaise with the relevant parties, including NAMA and the Receiver, with the objective of progressing the proposed redevelopment of the existing shopping centre and adjoining lands.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Portfolio Issues (9 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: In 2011 NAMA identified 73 housing units that may be suitable for Social Housing purposes; in 2012 a further 4,039 were identified and in 2013, to date, an additional 239 units have been identified. Of these 4,351 units identified by NAMA , currently 1,900 have been deemed suitable and of these 443 have completed or been contracted.  Another 290 properties are currently being evaluated....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 381 and 393 together. My Department, the Housing Agency and NAMA continue to work together with housing authorities and approved housing bodies towards identifying suitable NAMA housing units and bringing them into social housing use. It continues to be my Department's objective to maximise the delivery of social housing using all of the resources available....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (8 Oct 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...with 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. Real progress is being made in tackling and resolving the issues faced by residents of unfinished estates and the Committee is meeting on a regular basis to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (25 Sep 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: Some 38 properties in Meath have been identified as suitable for social housing through the NAMA transfer process and are currently the subject of negotiation with a view to leasing. In Louth, 15 properties made available by NAMA were purchased by Tuath Housing Association, using the Capital Advance Leasing Facility, and became operational in September 2012.  A further 12 apartments,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (25 Sep 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: NAMA continues to work closely with my Department, the Housing Agency and with local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies in relation to the delivery of social housing. To date, NAMA has identified over 4,300 residential properties, controlled by its debtors and receivers, under this initiative as being potentially available for social housing. Demand has been confirmed by the local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (18 Sep 2013)

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. Real progress is being made in tackling and resolving the issues faced by residents of unfinished estates and the Committee is meeting on a regular basis to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department continues to work closely with NAMA, the Housing Agency and local authorities in identifying properties suitable for social housing.  Properties that are deemed suitable may be leased or purchased by local authorities or Approved Housing Bodies through engagement with the property owners or, on their behalf, appointed insolvency practitioners, facilitated by NAMA. A...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (18 Jul 2013)

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 the identification of suitable housing units for social purposes and this process is on-going. Given the current...

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...through the social housing leasing initiative, the capital advance leasing facility and the rental accommodation scheme. The limited capital funding available is being targeted at the acquisition of built properties, including NAMA properties, the construction of new homes for people with specific categories of housing need and meeting general housing need in areas where the supply of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Authority Housing Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...as social housing to be aligned with the commercial objectives of the National Asset Management Agency. At the end of quarter 2, 2013, some 296 properties had been delivered for social housing from NAMA's portfolio, with contracts signed in respect of a further 101 properties. This brings the overall total number of residential properties completed or committed to social housing under...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Authority Housing Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...wishes to give as much security as possible to tenants in all situations, no matter who is their landlord, be it a local authority, a private landlord or an approved housing body. As for NAMA, it has been very slow and I have expressed my concern about the transfer being slow but it has speeded up this year. This is because what is called a special purpose vehicle has been put in place...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (16 Jul 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...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 engaged with NAMA to ensure delivery of housing units for social purposes. In spite of the current challenging circumstances, I...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homelessness Strategy (16 Jul 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...work proactively on behalf of the residents towards achieving the much needed resolution of the issues at Priory Hall. My Department has previously assisted Dublin City Council, in consultation with NAMA, in securing alternative temporary accommodation for many of the residents. In excess of €1.1 million has been contributed to date towards emergency accommodation costs and the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100, 102 and 107 together. At the end of Quarter 2 2013, 296 properties have been delivered for social housing from NAMA's portfolio, with contracts signed in respect of a further 101 properties.  This brings the overall total number of residential properties completed or committed to social housing under this initiative to date to just under 400...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Applications (11 Jul 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...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). In this regard, NAMA is working closely with my Department, the Housing Agency and with local authorities and AHBs in relation to the delivery of social housing and all parties...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Application Numbers (11 Jul 2013)

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 the identification of suitable housing units for social purposes and this process is on-going. In spite of the...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 25 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...money we are going to purchase units for people with disabilities. We are looking at different ways of acquiring units. Leasing will continue to be a part of our programme. Obviously, leasing from NAMA is one element and we want to ensure we take the best advantage of the available NAMA units. This can be done either through using the voluntary sector or directly with local...