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Question· writtenPQ 2642asked

2642. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the affordable dwellings fund will be established under Part 5 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33114/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2642. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the affordable dwellings fund will be established under Part 5 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33114/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2641asked

2641. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason section 79(4) of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 was not commenced in SI No. 206/2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33113/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2641. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason section 79(4) of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 was not commenced in SI No. 206/2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33113/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2639asked

2639. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the report of the working group on short-term lets submitted to his Department; and when a targeted public consultation will be initiated on its proposals. [33111/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2639. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the report of the working group on short-term lets submitted to his Department; and when a targeted public consultation will be initiated on its proposals. [33111/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2638asked

2638. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 945 of 10 July 2018, the status of the anticipated allocation amount under the local infrastructure housing activation fund in 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33110/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2638. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 945 of 10 July 2018, the status of the anticipated allocation amount under the local infrastructure housing activation fund in 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33110/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2637asked

2637. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of allocations under the local infrastructure housing activation fund in 2018; if such allocations come under the capital expenditure heading of departmental expenditure under Vote 34; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33109/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2637. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of allocations under the local infrastructure housing activation fund in 2018; if such allocations come under the capital expenditure heading of departmental expenditure under Vote 34; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33109/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2628asked

2628. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of vacant site levy registration appeals to An Bord Pleanála that were accepted and rejected respectively. [32727/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2628. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of vacant site levy registration appeals to An Bord Pleanála that were accepted and rejected respectively. [32727/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2622asked

2622. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he has taken to fund and promote water conservation systems in line with the recommendations of the Special Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32601/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2622. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he has taken to fund and promote water conservation systems in line with the recommendations of the Special Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32601/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2621asked

2621. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he has taken to review the EPA’s research budget on water management and conservation in line with the recommendations of the Special Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32600/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2621. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he has taken to review the EPA’s research budget on water management and conservation in line with the recommendations of the Special Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32600/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2620asked

2620. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he has taken to introduce a BER style water conservation rating for buildings in line with the recommendations of the Special Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32599/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2620. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he has taken to introduce a BER style water conservation rating for buildings in line with the recommendations of the Special Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32599/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2612asked

2612. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of targeted sites to be acquired under the serviced sites fund in 2018, 2019 and 2020, in tabular form; the estimated average subsidy per site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32430/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2612. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of targeted sites to be acquired under the serviced sites fund in 2018, 2019 and 2020, in tabular form; the estimated average subsidy per site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32430/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2193asked

2193. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date the further appeal process period will open to clubs which made applications for 2017 capital sports grants that were unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33361/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2193. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date the further appeal process period will open to clubs which made applications for 2017 capital sports grants that were unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33361/18]

Question· writtenPQ 2192asked

2192. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be a further appeal process period available to clubs which made applications for 2017 capital sports grants that were unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33354/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

2192. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be a further appeal process period available to clubs which made applications for 2017 capital sports grants that were unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33354/18]

Question· writtenPQ 814asked

814. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the review of the probate system by the Courts Service; when it will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33201/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

814. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the review of the probate system by the Courts Service; when it will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33201/18]

Question· writtenPQ 813asked

813. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting times for each probate office to provide a grant of probate and a grant of letters of administration; his views on whether probate offices are providing a timely service in all areas; his further views on whether they have adequate resources and staff to provide a timely and efficient service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33200/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

813. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting times for each probate office to provide a grant of probate and a grant of letters of administration; his views on whether probate offices are providing a timely service in all areas; his further views on whether they have adequate resources and staff to provide a timely and efficient service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33200/18]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the level of maximum monetary reliefs available under the rent tax credit per annum from 2008 to 2017 under the various categories in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32431/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 July 2018

174. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the level of maximum monetary reliefs available under the rent tax credit per annum from 2008 to 2017 under the various categories in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32431/18]

Question· writtenPQ 737asked

737. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the €70 million rolling Housing Agency fund by county; the number of units delivered in the past 12 months; the average cost for each unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31947/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2018

737. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the €70 million rolling Housing Agency fund by county; the number of units delivered in the past 12 months; the average cost for each unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31947/18]

Question· writtenPQ 736asked

736. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the units to be provided under the affordable housing scheme from 2018 to 2023 per annum in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31946/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2018

736. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the units to be provided under the affordable housing scheme from 2018 to 2023 per annum in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31946/18]

Question· writtenPQ 735asked

735. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average site subsidy under the 1999 affordable housing scheme from 1999-2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31945/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2018

735. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average site subsidy under the 1999 affordable housing scheme from 1999-2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31945/18]

Question· writtenPQ 733asked

733. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the allocation for the serviced site fund in 2018; the targeted number of affordable units in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31943/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2018

733. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the allocation for the serviced site fund in 2018; the targeted number of affordable units in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31943/18]

Question· writtenPQ 573asked

573. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the capital expenditure ceiling for his Department in each of the housing, water, local government, planning and Met Éireann sections for 2018 to 2022. [32211/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2018

573. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the capital expenditure ceiling for his Department in each of the housing, water, local government, planning and Met Éireann sections for 2018 to 2022. [32211/18]

Question· writtenPQ 940asked

940. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the definition of the exceptional circumstances clause when accessing appeals of refusals for applications to the pyrite remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30664/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

940. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the definition of the exceptional circumstances clause when accessing appeals of refusals for applications to the pyrite remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30664/18]

Question· writtenPQ 939asked

939. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a full review of the pyrite remediation scheme will be carried out with a view to including all homes with a category 1 rating in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30663/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

939. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a full review of the pyrite remediation scheme will be carried out with a view to including all homes with a category 1 rating in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30663/18]

Question· writtenPQ 924asked

924. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of vacant site levy designations that have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála to date; the status of the appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30304/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

924. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of vacant site levy designations that have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála to date; the status of the appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30304/18]

Question· writtenPQ 923asked

923. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of staff engaged in the housing delivery office per annum since its establishment; the average length of service in the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30303/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

923. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of staff engaged in the housing delivery office per annum since its establishment; the average length of service in the office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30303/18]

Question· writtenPQ 922asked

922. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of units covered by the enhanced leasing scheme by county; the anticipated cost in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30302/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

922. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of units covered by the enhanced leasing scheme by county; the anticipated cost in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30302/18]

Question· writtenPQ 921asked

921. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he plans to publish the report into certain planning matters in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30300/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

921. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he plans to publish the report into certain planning matters in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30300/18]

Question· writtenPQ 920asked

920. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the anticipated launch date of the national regeneration and development agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30295/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

920. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the anticipated launch date of the national regeneration and development agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30295/18]

Question· writtenPQ 919asked

919. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when a constituency report for European Parliament boundaries under section 5(1A) of the Electoral Act 1997 will be initiated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30293/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

919. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when a constituency report for European Parliament boundaries under section 5(1A) of the Electoral Act 1997 will be initiated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30293/18]

Question· writtenPQ 842asked

842. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on whether it is fair that children born in January will not be able to avail of their entitlement to two years of ECCE from the age of two years and seven months and then commence primary school at four years and seven months in which this is in the best interests of the child having regard to their social and emotional development and their school readiness; if she will reform the ECCE programme in order that it is aligned with primary school enrolment policies and allows parents the flexibility to avail of their entitlement from the time a child reaches two years and seven months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31045/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

842. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on whether it is fair that children born in January will not be able to avail of their entitlement to two years of ECCE from the age of two years and seven months and then commence primary school at four years and seven months in which this is in the best interests of the child having regard to their social and emotional development and their school readiness; if she will reform the ECCE programme in order that it is aligned with primary school enrolment policies and allows parents the flexibility to avail of their entitlement from the time a child reaches two years and seven months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31045/18]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

316. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the reopening of Rush Garda station which was announced in 2016; the date it is due to be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30660/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

316. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the reopening of Rush Garda station which was announced in 2016; the date it is due to be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30660/18]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the works to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) in addition to the associated refurbishment works will commence as a matter of urgent priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30666/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

257. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the works to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) in addition to the associated refurbishment works will commence as a matter of urgent priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30666/18]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied) as announced in November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30659/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

256. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied) as announced in November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30659/18]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the next phase of the school building for a school (details supplied) will commence; the status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30658/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

255. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the next phase of the school building for a school (details supplied) will commence; the status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30658/18]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30657/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

254. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30657/18]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for these proposed schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30654/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

251. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for these proposed schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30654/18]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Swords area of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for the proposed school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30653/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

250. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Swords area of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for the proposed school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30653/18]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin will be enrolling in September 2018; if so, the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30652/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

249. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin will be enrolling in September 2018; if so, the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30652/18]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30651/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

248. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30651/18]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress for the delivery of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30650/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

247. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress for the delivery of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30650/18]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment and provision of an extension for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30648/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

245. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment and provision of an extension for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30648/18]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if adequate accommodation will be provided to a school (details supplied) for the 2018-2019 school year following the removal of the existing school entrance, vestibule, administration offices, two classrooms and the principal's office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30060/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

208. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if adequate accommodation will be provided to a school (details supplied) for the 2018-2019 school year following the removal of the existing school entrance, vestibule, administration offices, two classrooms and the principal's office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30060/18]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress in the preparation of a national coastal erosion strategy or plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30662/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

195. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress in the preparation of a national coastal erosion strategy or plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30662/18]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if financial assistance will be provided to Fingal County Council to tackle the rate of coastal erosion that is occurring at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30661/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

194. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if financial assistance will be provided to Fingal County Council to tackle the rate of coastal erosion that is occurring at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30661/18]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated number of NAMA staff who will transfer into Home Building Finance Ireland; the anticipated date of their transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30299/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2018

169. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance the estimated number of NAMA staff who will transfer into Home Building Finance Ireland; the anticipated date of their transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30299/18]