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Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of income thresholds to qualify for a place on a local authority housing list will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17376/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

49. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the review of income thresholds to qualify for a place on a local authority housing list will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17376/20]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of affordable houses to be built; and the number of social houses to be completed and allocated in 2020 in Cork city. [17613/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

48. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of affordable houses to be built; and the number of social houses to be completed and allocated in 2020 in Cork city. [17613/20]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if legislation has been proposed to protect residents of co-living developments following the Covid-19 pandemic and future health emergencies in circumstances in which shared space and proper social distancing are unavoidable. [17655/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

47. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if legislation has been proposed to protect residents of co-living developments following the Covid-19 pandemic and future health emergencies in circumstances in which shared space and proper social distancing are unavoidable. [17655/20]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will review the income eligibility limits for social housing; his plans to ensure that the income limits for areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan are improved without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17657/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

46. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will review the income eligibility limits for social housing; his plans to ensure that the income limits for areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan are improved without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17657/20]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which the LDA will address the housing crisis; if representatives of NGOs or bodies that have campaigned on behalf of the homeless or on the housing crisis will be represented on the board of the LDA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17626/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

45. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which the LDA will address the housing crisis; if representatives of NGOs or bodies that have campaigned on behalf of the homeless or on the housing crisis will be represented on the board of the LDA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17626/20]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to introduce a new planning offence and fine for short-term letting platforms and estate agents that advertise short-term lets which are not compliant with the planning permission requirements of the existing short-term letting regulations. [17631/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

44. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to introduce a new planning offence and fine for short-term letting platforms and estate agents that advertise short-term lets which are not compliant with the planning permission requirements of the existing short-term letting regulations. [17631/20]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when local authorities will be invited to submit applications for funding under the vacant properties voids programme for 2020; and when funding will issue in respect of these applications. [17634/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

43. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when local authorities will be invited to submit applications for funding under the vacant properties voids programme for 2020; and when funding will issue in respect of these applications. [17634/20]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to use the planning powers as set out in the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2015 to ban co-living. [17632/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

42. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to use the planning powers as set out in the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2015 to ban co-living. [17632/20]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will report on the affordable rental scheme; his views on using public land for public housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17124/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

40. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will report on the affordable rental scheme; his views on using public land for public housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17124/20]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will invest in the regeneration of flat complexes in south inner city Dublin in the interest of good public health and good community development in view of the extremely poor condition and the urgent need for upgrading of these flats. [17645/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

39. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will invest in the regeneration of flat complexes in south inner city Dublin in the interest of good public health and good community development in view of the extremely poor condition and the urgent need for upgrading of these flats. [17645/20]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he plans to make funds available to the local authorities for voids in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17662/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

38. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he plans to make funds available to the local authorities for voids in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17662/20]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on proposals by approved housing bodies that they would be allowed to use some of their social housing stock to be put on the market as affordable rental properties; and if he has been in negotiations with approved housing bodies regarding this issue. [17646/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

37. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on proposals by approved housing bodies that they would be allowed to use some of their social housing stock to be put on the market as affordable rental properties; and if he has been in negotiations with approved housing bodies regarding this issue. [17646/20]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to address the lack of effectiveness and the weight of delays with the local infrastructure housing activation fund. [17630/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

36. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to address the lack of effectiveness and the weight of delays with the local infrastructure housing activation fund. [17630/20]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will continue to ensure that Irish Water has sufficient funding to address issues arising at wastewater treatment plants in view of issues which have arisen at Belgooly, County Cork. [17642/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

35. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will continue to ensure that Irish Water has sufficient funding to address issues arising at wastewater treatment plants in view of issues which have arisen at Belgooly, County Cork. [17642/20]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there is a review of the strategic housing development process under way in his Department; his views on the structure of such a review; and if he will prepare a report on the matter. [17653/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

34. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there is a review of the strategic housing development process under way in his Department; his views on the structure of such a review; and if he will prepare a report on the matter. [17653/20]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to meet with either Cavan, Monaghan or Meath county councils to discuss social housing strategies; the housing targets for new builds in both counties for 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16593/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

33. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to meet with either Cavan, Monaghan or Meath county councils to discuss social housing strategies; the housing targets for new builds in both counties for 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16593/20]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will reverse the blanket ban on the drawdown of Rebuilding Ireland home loans for applicants with approval in principle who are on the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will revert to the advice provided by his Department to local authorities on 21 May 2020 to provide for case-by-case assessments of all applications including those with approval in principal. [17633/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

32. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will reverse the blanket ban on the drawdown of Rebuilding Ireland home loans for applicants with approval in principle who are on the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will revert to the advice provided by his Department to local authorities on 21 May 2020 to provide for case-by-case assessments of all applications including those with approval in principal. [17633/20]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to extend the vacant properties voids programme beyond 2020 in view of the negative impact that Covid-19 will have on local authority budgets going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17635/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

31. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to extend the vacant properties voids programme beyond 2020 in view of the negative impact that Covid-19 will have on local authority budgets going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17635/20]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to engage with Longford County Council in view of the significant reduction in commercial rates due to the decarbonisation process in the midlands. [17640/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

30. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to engage with Longford County Council in view of the significant reduction in commercial rates due to the decarbonisation process in the midlands. [17640/20]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the timeline for delivering funding under the urban regeneration and development fund to fund the North Quays project. [17377/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

29. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the timeline for delivering funding under the urban regeneration and development fund to fund the North Quays project. [17377/20]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social houses that will be delivered in 2020; the extent to which the pandemic has impacted these figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17660/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

28. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social houses that will be delivered in 2020; the extent to which the pandemic has impacted these figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17660/20]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when a person will be appointed as biodiversity officer in Galway City Council in view of the obligations under climate change legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15974/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

27. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when a person will be appointed as biodiversity officer in Galway City Council in view of the obligations under climate change legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15974/20]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons availing of homeless services in County Clare; and the steps he plans to take to reduce this number. [17663/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

25. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons availing of homeless services in County Clare; and the steps he plans to take to reduce this number. [17663/20]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the extent to which he plans to embark on a direct build local authority housing programme of sufficient scale to make serious inroads on local authority housing waiting lists; if he will extend the housing programme to encompass affordable housing, private sites and improved to access to local authority loans with the objective of meeting the ever growing needs in respect of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

23. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the extent to which he plans to embark on a direct build local authority housing programme of sufficient scale to make serious inroads on local authority housing waiting lists; if he will extend the housing programme to encompass affordable housing, private sites and improved to access to local authority loans with the objective of meeting the ever growing needs in respect of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/20]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the extent to which he plans to assess the housing need by way of reference to the number of applicants for local authority housing on the various housing lists nationally; if he is satisfied that the programme for Government adequately addresses the full extent of the need over a four to five year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17647/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

21. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the extent to which he plans to assess the housing need by way of reference to the number of applicants for local authority housing on the various housing lists nationally; if he is satisfied that the programme for Government adequately addresses the full extent of the need over a four to five year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17647/20]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps he is taking to address the failure of Bord na Móna to get planning consent to have an orderly wind down of peat harvesting in the coming years. [17132/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

20. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps he is taking to address the failure of Bord na Móna to get planning consent to have an orderly wind down of peat harvesting in the coming years. [17132/20]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he plans to publish revised terms for the housing incremental purchase scheme 2016 to make it more attractive to persons to purchase their local authority house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17312/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

19. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when he plans to publish revised terms for the housing incremental purchase scheme 2016 to make it more attractive to persons to purchase their local authority house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17312/20]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures being taken to address rentals by a company (details supplied); the regulations being considered by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17661/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

17. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures being taken to address rentals by a company (details supplied); the regulations being considered by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17661/20]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that small, non-profit sports clubs that are licensed to sell alcohol are having in securing an exemption from local authority rates. [17375/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

16. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that small, non-profit sports clubs that are licensed to sell alcohol are having in securing an exemption from local authority rates. [17375/20]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the initiatives to accelerate affordable housing schemes such as in a case (details supplied) in circumstances where the development of such homes has been the subject of numerous proposals and is long anticipated. [16637/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

15. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the initiatives to accelerate affordable housing schemes such as in a case (details supplied) in circumstances where the development of such homes has been the subject of numerous proposals and is long anticipated. [16637/20]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to provide social and affordable houses in County Louth over the coming two years in view of the fact that 5,070 persons are now on the housing list in the county and only an additional 222 houses are going through the approval stage at present to be delivered by the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17503/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

14. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to provide social and affordable houses in County Louth over the coming two years in view of the fact that 5,070 persons are now on the housing list in the county and only an additional 222 houses are going through the approval stage at present to be delivered by the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17503/20]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the strategic housing development provisions will be abolished in the interest of sustainable development and local democracy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17504/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

13. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the strategic housing development provisions will be abolished in the interest of sustainable development and local democracy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17504/20]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason Meath County Council is historically the lowest funded local authority per head of population; and if he will bring funding for the local authority up to the national average. [17615/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

12. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason Meath County Council is historically the lowest funded local authority per head of population; and if he will bring funding for the local authority up to the national average. [17615/20]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of finalising the criteria under which affordable purchase and cost-rental will be made available to applicants; and the national elements such as income limits and guidance on local elements in cases in which local authorities have discretion. [16636/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

11. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of finalising the criteria under which affordable purchase and cost-rental will be made available to applicants; and the national elements such as income limits and guidance on local elements in cases in which local authorities have discretion. [16636/20]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps he is taking to encourage the use of vacant housing in villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17378/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

10. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps he is taking to encourage the use of vacant housing in villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17378/20]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the land transferred to the Land Development Agency for the development of residential units; and the projects being considered by the agency for development, detailing the partners, the number of expected units, the stage of the process and targeted completion dates. [17650/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

8. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the land transferred to the Land Development Agency for the development of residential units; and the projects being considered by the agency for development, detailing the partners, the number of expected units, the stage of the process and targeted completion dates. [17650/20]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the guidelines on shared accommodation are under review in view of the Covid-19 pandemic; and his views on same. [17649/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

7. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the guidelines on shared accommodation are under review in view of the Covid-19 pandemic; and his views on same. [17649/20]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated rates and non-rates funding shortfall for local authorities in 2020; and if he will fully meet this shortfall in order that local authorities do not have to cut staff or services due to the loss of income during the Covid-19 pandemic. [17910/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

5. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the estimated rates and non-rates funding shortfall for local authorities in 2020; and if he will fully meet this shortfall in order that local authorities do not have to cut staff or services due to the loss of income during the Covid-19 pandemic. [17910/20]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if measures will be introduced to improve security of tenure for persons renting; if the grounds for evictions will be limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17911/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

4. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if measures will be introduced to improve security of tenure for persons renting; if the grounds for evictions will be limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17911/20]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if shared equity will be considered in his approach to affordable housing; and if the purchase prices he has quoted recently in the media are inclusive or exclusive of the shared equity stake to be acquired by the State. [17909/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

3. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if shared equity will be considered in his approach to affordable housing; and if the purchase prices he has quoted recently in the media are inclusive or exclusive of the shared equity stake to be acquired by the State. [17909/20]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a review of the strategic housing development process is under way by his Department; his views on the structure of such a review; and if a report will be prepared on the matter. [17677/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

2. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a review of the strategic housing development process is under way by his Department; his views on the structure of such a review; and if a report will be prepared on the matter. [17677/20]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he plans to put in place to address the rent arrears debt burden arising from tenants falling behind in their rent due to Covid-19 temporary lay-offs. [17908/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 July 2020

1. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the measures he plans to put in place to address the rent arrears debt burden arising from tenants falling behind in their rent due to Covid-19 temporary lay-offs. [17908/20]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress of the cost-rental project at Enniskerry Road; the projected rental cost of each on-site unit; and the position on the roll-out of further cost rental projects nationally. [17693/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 July 2020

142. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress of the cost-rental project at Enniskerry Road; the projected rental cost of each on-site unit; and the position on the roll-out of further cost rental projects nationally. [17693/20]

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