Housing

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251 records in IE in 2020

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Question· writtenPQ 289asked

289. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether public funding allocated through local authorities in the form of a housing adaptation grant should only be awarded once the local authority is satisfied with, and has signed off on, the standard of work carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39745/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

289. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether public funding allocated through local authorities in the form of a housing adaptation grant should only be awarded once the local authority is satisfied with, and has signed off on, the standard of work carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39745/20]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

288. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that since the cessation of one-night only emergency accommodation by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, DHRE, there is an increase in rough sleepers who are deemed ineligible to access longer term emergency accommodation in Dublin; the measures he is putting in place to ensure humanitarian aid and shelter is provided to all who need it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39696/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

288. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that since the cessation of one-night only emergency accommodation by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, DHRE, there is an increase in rough sleepers who are deemed ineligible to access longer term emergency accommodation in Dublin; the measures he is putting in place to ensure humanitarian aid and shelter is provided to all who need it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39696/20]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

287. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that PPS numbers are being required of persons seeking emergency accommodation; the steps he is taking to ensure that all privacy rights afforded to persons under GDPR are being upheld within homelessness services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39695/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

287. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that PPS numbers are being required of persons seeking emergency accommodation; the steps he is taking to ensure that all privacy rights afforded to persons under GDPR are being upheld within homelessness services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39695/20]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 636 of 3 November 2020, if the current tenant (incremental) purchase scheme 2016 permits council tenants in homes classed as a duplex to avail of tenant purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39678/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

286. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 636 of 3 November 2020, if the current tenant (incremental) purchase scheme 2016 permits council tenants in homes classed as a duplex to avail of tenant purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39678/20]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

285. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the stakeholders that will be participating to review the status of funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service in view of the commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39655/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

285. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the stakeholders that will be participating to review the status of funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service in view of the commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39655/20]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

284. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the strategic housing developments that have been granted permission since 2017; the number that have been refused; the number of these developments that have commenced; the number of these permissions that have been completed; the number of judicial reviews of An Bord Pleanála decisions on strategic housing developments; the outcome of these proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39645/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

284. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the strategic housing developments that have been granted permission since 2017; the number that have been refused; the number of these developments that have commenced; the number of these permissions that have been completed; the number of judicial reviews of An Bord Pleanála decisions on strategic housing developments; the outcome of these proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39645/20]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

283. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details on the level of training given to persons conducting inspections in private and voluntary emergency accommodation under the national quality standards framework on homeless services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39618/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

283. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details on the level of training given to persons conducting inspections in private and voluntary emergency accommodation under the national quality standards framework on homeless services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39618/20]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a regional breakdown of the inspections carried out to date under the national quality standards framework on homeless services in private and voluntary emergency accommodation in tabular form; and his plans for local authorities to publish these reports detailing compliance levels within the framework. [39617/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

282. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a regional breakdown of the inspections carried out to date under the national quality standards framework on homeless services in private and voluntary emergency accommodation in tabular form; and his plans for local authorities to publish these reports detailing compliance levels within the framework. [39617/20]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if allegations raised regarding balcony defects in an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 24 will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39593/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

281. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if allegations raised regarding balcony defects in an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 24 will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39593/20]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the impact on current co-living development applications to planning authorities arising from the issuance of a de facto ban; if these applications can be considered for approval or be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39577/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

280. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the impact on current co-living development applications to planning authorities arising from the issuance of a de facto ban; if these applications can be considered for approval or be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39577/20]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he or his Department has been notified by Dublin City Council if companies (details supplied) were informed that the procurement procedure had ended and that no contract would be awarded as a consequence of the decision adopted by the elected members of Dublin City Council on 16 November 2020 not to assent the proposal outlined in report 310/2020 on its agenda of the same date; in circumstances in which the companies have not been notified that no contract shall be awarded arising from the procurement process and that the procurement remains live, if it is expected that Dublin City Council will place a new report on the agenda of the council to enable the companies to develop and construct the approximately 853 residential units together with all associated infrastructure works, commercial units and parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39576/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

279. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he or his Department has been notified by Dublin City Council if companies (details supplied) were informed that the procurement procedure had ended and that no contract would be awarded as a consequence of the decision adopted by the elected members of Dublin City Council on 16 November 2020 not to assent the proposal outlined in report 310/2020 on its agenda of the same date; in circumstances in which the companies have not been notified that no contract shall be awarded arising from the procurement process and that the procurement remains live, if it is expected that Dublin City Council will place a new report on the agenda of the council to enable the companies to develop and construct the approximately 853 residential units together with all associated infrastructure works, commercial units and parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39576/20]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an approved housing body has applied to the Housing Finance Agency, his Department or an entity operating under the aegis of his Department for purchasing or operating residential units from the developer of an estate (details supplied) to deliver cost-rental units; if he, the Housing Finance Agency, his Department or an entity operating under the aegis of his Department has approved funding to an approved housing body for this purpose; if not, if it will approve funding for this purpose; the amount of funding that is sought or approved or will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39575/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

278. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an approved housing body has applied to the Housing Finance Agency, his Department or an entity operating under the aegis of his Department for purchasing or operating residential units from the developer of an estate (details supplied) to deliver cost-rental units; if he, the Housing Finance Agency, his Department or an entity operating under the aegis of his Department has approved funding to an approved housing body for this purpose; if not, if it will approve funding for this purpose; the amount of funding that is sought or approved or will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39575/20]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of HAP units that have been assessed for accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39570/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

277. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of HAP units that have been assessed for accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39570/20]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons with disabilities that are in receipt of HAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39569/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

276. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons with disabilities that are in receipt of HAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39569/20]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons that fall into the category of the hidden homeless (details supplied); the number of those that have a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39568/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

275. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons that fall into the category of the hidden homeless (details supplied); the number of those that have a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39568/20]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 75 of 15 January 2019, the current status of the 1,400 affordable units; the expected completion dates and prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39559/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

274. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 75 of 15 January 2019, the current status of the 1,400 affordable units; the expected completion dates and prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39559/20]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount borrowed by approved housing bodies to fund the purchase of turnkey homes in 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39558/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

273. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount borrowed by approved housing bodies to fund the purchase of turnkey homes in 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39558/20]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has considered the proposed wording for the right to housing referendum put forward by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39552/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

272. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has considered the proposed wording for the right to housing referendum put forward by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39552/20]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has sought legal advice on the proposed wording of the right to housing referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39551/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

271. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has sought legal advice on the proposed wording of the right to housing referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39551/20]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff that have been assigned to work on preparations for the right to housing referendum from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39550/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

270. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff that have been assigned to work on preparations for the right to housing referendum from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39550/20]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning applications that have been refused based on the provisions of section 35 of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39548/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

269. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning applications that have been refused based on the provisions of section 35 of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39548/20]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the technical update of the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments, Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2018 document in relation to co-living will be issued as Ministerial guidance under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). [40661/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

268. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the technical update of the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments, Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2018 document in relation to co-living will be issued as Ministerial guidance under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). [40661/20]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding plans in place to assist Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park, which have suffered an income loss due Covid-19 restrictions. [40030/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

267. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding plans in place to assist Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park, which have suffered an income loss due Covid-19 restrictions. [40030/20]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he has taken to rectify violations of the EU habitats directive by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39555/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

266. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he has taken to rectify violations of the EU habitats directive by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39555/20]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when NAMA will start construction on the Irish Glass Bottle site, Ringsend, Dublin 4, in order to provide much needed social and affordable housing. [39949/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

221. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when NAMA will start construction on the Irish Glass Bottle site, Ringsend, Dublin 4, in order to provide much needed social and affordable housing. [39949/20]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the position regarding the issuing of Eircodes, particularly to new housing developments, will be clarified; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the delay in issuing Eircodes to newly built and recently occupied houses is an impediment to the provision of broadband, as all broadband providers have a requirement for an Eircode before they will provide a service; if arrangements will be made to expedite the issue of Eircodes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39917/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2020

154. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the position regarding the issuing of Eircodes, particularly to new housing developments, will be clarified; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the delay in issuing Eircodes to newly built and recently occupied houses is an impediment to the provision of broadband, as all broadband providers have a requirement for an Eircode before they will provide a service; if arrangements will be made to expedite the issue of Eircodes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39917/20]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the stakeholder engagement planned for the drafting of the emergency management and fire and public safety Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39521/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

253. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the stakeholder engagement planned for the drafting of the emergency management and fire and public safety Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39521/20]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeframe for the publication of the heads of the emergency management and fire and public safety Bill 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39519/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

252. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeframe for the publication of the heads of the emergency management and fire and public safety Bill 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39519/20]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the single income threshold for social housing in 2021; his plans to amend the current single income thresholds for social housing in advance of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39507/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

251. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the single income threshold for social housing in 2021; his plans to amend the current single income thresholds for social housing in advance of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39507/20]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he plans to publish the report of his Department into alleged planning irregularities in County Donegal; and the action he plans to take on foot of its findings. [39452/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

250. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he plans to publish the report of his Department into alleged planning irregularities in County Donegal; and the action he plans to take on foot of its findings. [39452/20]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the electoral register as it is compiled at the moment; his views on the archaic manner in which access to the register is devised; his views on the public consultation process that took place in 2019 on modernising same; his plans to modernise the register as outlined in the programme for Government; the progress made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39423/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

249. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the electoral register as it is compiled at the moment; his views on the archaic manner in which access to the register is devised; his views on the public consultation process that took place in 2019 on modernising same; his plans to modernise the register as outlined in the programme for Government; the progress made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39423/20]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will consider carrying out an examination of the adequacy and accuracy of environmental impact assessments being undertaken on behalf of wind farm developments in sensitive areas. [39415/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

248. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will consider carrying out an examination of the adequacy and accuracy of environmental impact assessments being undertaken on behalf of wind farm developments in sensitive areas. [39415/20]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of dwellings that were deemed to be overcrowded under the Housing Act 1966 or other legislation by local authorities in 2019 and to date in 2020; if action was taken in relation to the properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39382/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

247. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of dwellings that were deemed to be overcrowded under the Housing Act 1966 or other legislation by local authorities in 2019 and to date in 2020; if action was taken in relation to the properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39382/20]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of improvement notices, prohibition notices and prosecutions arising from inspections of private rented accommodation carried out by local authorities in 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39380/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

246. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of improvement notices, prohibition notices and prosecutions arising from inspections of private rented accommodation carried out by local authorities in 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39380/20]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of inspections of private rented accommodation carried out by Louth, Meath, Limerick, Kildare, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal county councils, Cork City Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; the findings of the inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39371/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

245. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of inspections of private rented accommodation carried out by Louth, Meath, Limerick, Kildare, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal county councils, Cork City Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; the findings of the inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39371/20]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual budget allocated to counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath, Louth, Longford and Westmeath in each of the years 2018 to 2020 to provide for Traveller housing accommodation; the percentage of that funding spent annually in each of these counties on the provision of accommodation for members of the Traveller community; and the amount of unspent funding returned during that same period in tabular form. [39328/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

244. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual budget allocated to counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath, Louth, Longford and Westmeath in each of the years 2018 to 2020 to provide for Traveller housing accommodation; the percentage of that funding spent annually in each of these counties on the provision of accommodation for members of the Traveller community; and the amount of unspent funding returned during that same period in tabular form. [39328/20]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount requested from counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath, Louth, Longford and Westmeath from the repair and lease scheme and buy and renew scheme since January 2018 to date in 2020; and the number of private properties that have been bought by local authorities to rehouse persons in these counties through the repair and lease and the buy and renew schemes in tabular form. [39327/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

243. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount requested from counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath, Louth, Longford and Westmeath from the repair and lease scheme and buy and renew scheme since January 2018 to date in 2020; and the number of private properties that have been bought by local authorities to rehouse persons in these counties through the repair and lease and the buy and renew schemes in tabular form. [39327/20]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average turnaround for refurbishing vacant houses owned by local authorities in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath, Louth, Longford and Westmeath on an annual basis since January 2018 to October 2020; the annual budget available from January 2018 to October 2020 made available to these counties for restoring council-owned vacant properties; and the percentage of that budget spent during that same period on making council-owned properties habitable in tabular form. [39326/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

242. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average turnaround for refurbishing vacant houses owned by local authorities in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath, Louth, Longford and Westmeath on an annual basis since January 2018 to October 2020; the annual budget available from January 2018 to October 2020 made available to these counties for restoring council-owned vacant properties; and the percentage of that budget spent during that same period on making council-owned properties habitable in tabular form. [39326/20]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the provision of an affordable housing scheme; when legislation for such a scheme will be brought to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39313/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

241. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the provision of an affordable housing scheme; when legislation for such a scheme will be brought to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39313/20]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce a cull on feral mink in view of concerns regarding mink carrying a mutated Covid-19 strain and their detrimental effect on the ecosystem. [39319/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

240. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce a cull on feral mink in view of concerns regarding mink carrying a mutated Covid-19 strain and their detrimental effect on the ecosystem. [39319/20]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding supports available to a business (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39315/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

239. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding supports available to a business (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39315/20]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if a tax relief or credit could be introduced for low-to-mid-income families that do not meet the criteria to avail of social housing or HAP to assist with their rental payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39119/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2020

99. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if a tax relief or credit could be introduced for low-to-mid-income families that do not meet the criteria to avail of social housing or HAP to assist with their rental payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39119/20]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 40 Part V units in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39225/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2020

85. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 40 Part V units in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39225/20]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 522 Part V units in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39224/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2020

84. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 522 Part V units in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39224/20]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 828 Part V units in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39223/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2020

83. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 828 Part V units in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39223/20]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 1,326 Part V units in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39222/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2020

82. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 1,326 Part V units in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39222/20]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 61 Part V units in quarters 1 and 2 of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39221/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2020

81. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of long-term leases of the 61 Part V units in quarters 1 and 2 of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39221/20]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the improvements he has identified in the manner in which the Land Development Agency will operate in order to reduce the time and cost involved in site assembly and acquisition, in design, master planning, cost appraisal, establishment of funding lines, planning approval, tendering and construction; and if he is satisfied that the draft legislation provides the necessary legislative powers to allow this State developer fulfil its game-changing potential identified in the recent NESC report. [39143/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2020

80. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the improvements he has identified in the manner in which the Land Development Agency will operate in order to reduce the time and cost involved in site assembly and acquisition, in design, master planning, cost appraisal, establishment of funding lines, planning approval, tendering and construction; and if he is satisfied that the draft legislation provides the necessary legislative powers to allow this State developer fulfil its game-changing potential identified in the recent NESC report. [39143/20]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the assertion that red tape and restrictions on borrowing capacity are preventing councils from engaging in more direct building; the typical timelines for design, master planning, cost appraisal, establishment of funding lines, planning approval, tendering and construction on direct build projects; and if his Department has undertaken any evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of these processes compared to best international practice. [39142/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2020

79. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the assertion that red tape and restrictions on borrowing capacity are preventing councils from engaging in more direct building; the typical timelines for design, master planning, cost appraisal, establishment of funding lines, planning approval, tendering and construction on direct build projects; and if his Department has undertaken any evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of these processes compared to best international practice. [39142/20]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will resist lobbying from clubs (details supplied) to extend the coursing season by two months into March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39083/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2020

78. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will resist lobbying from clubs (details supplied) to extend the coursing season by two months into March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39083/20]

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