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Tuesday, 7 Nov 2023

Written Answers Nos. 609-632

Departmental Funding

Questions (610, 671)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

610. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of Vote 34 in budget 2024, providing the total capital and current expenditure for each individual programme within heads A, B, C, D, E and F, and a summary of the housing Vote group breakdown. [47530/23]

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Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

671. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the capital and current budget allocations for each of the programmes included in Vote 34, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, for 2024, in tabular form. [48550/23]

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Written answers

I refer to the reply to Question No. 223 of 19 October 2023 which sets out the details requested.  In addition, details of the Housing Vote Group are set out in the Budget 2024 Expenditure Report which can be found at the following link:  www.gov.ie/en/publication/df18e-budget-2024-expenditure-reports/.

Departmental Funding

Questions (611, 663)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

611. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding allocated to the STAR investment programme for 2024; if this is voted Government expenditure or funded through some other mechanism; and if so, how it is accounted for in the general Government balance. [47531/23]

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Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

663. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amount of voted capital expenditure for the sustainable tenancy affordable rent investment initiative in 2024; and whether approved housing bodies can apply for the funding. [48302/23]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 611 and 663 together.

I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No 319 of 17 October 2023 which sets out the position in this matter.

Funding for STAR is voted Government Expenditure. With regard to who can apply for funding, I can confirm that both private providers and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) are eligible and can apply to provide cost rental homes under the Scheme. Alternatively, AHBs may also continue to apply for funding under the Cost Rental Equity Loan (CREL) Scheme which was established in 2021 to support AHBs to deliver cost rental homes.

A provision of €15m has been provided in 2024 for STAR within the programme level allocations announced on Budget Day. This provision will be reviewed in the context of the forthcoming review of NDP Capital Ceiling provisions. The Revised Estimates Volume for the Public Service (REV) is published in mid-December every year. This provides final detail on the allocations by subhead for the following year and takes into account both the Programme level allocations announced at Budget and any additional allocations, for example just transition, carbon fund, etc. Accordingly, subhead provisions may vary.

Planning Issues

Questions (612)

Ivana Bacik

Question:

612. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if section 19 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which imposes a general requirement on planning authorities to make a local area plan in respect of an area that is "designated as a town in the most recent census of population", can continue to be operated, given that census 2022 did not designate any areas as towns; the number of local area plans that were completed before census 2022 was published; the number remaining to be completed; if there are proposals to deal with any issues arising and to ensure continuity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47533/23]

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Written answers

A review of geographic boundaries is undertaken by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) after each Census. The exact methodology applied to defining towns has evolved over the years and different definitions have applied at different times. As part of the most recent review it was decided to broaden the examination of urban boundaries to include key stakeholders and a working group was formed comprising of representatives of my Department, the Central Statistics Office and Ordnance Survey Ireland (now Tailte Éireann). The outcome of this process was the creation of a new geographic methodology known ‘Built Up Areas’ (BUAs).

Built Up Areas are generated using an objective algorithm and modern technology to define boundaries based on a land cover definition. This provides an effective solution to managing boundary reviews for the future, while also eliminating the risk of statistical disclosure.

“Census of Population 2022 Profile 1 - Population Distribution and Movements” was published on 29 June 2023. This identifies 867 BUAs/Towns, which is closely comparable to the number of settlements that were defined in Census 2016. The publication clarifies that “Where the word 'town' is used in this release, it is referring to the BUAs.”

Towns with a recorded a population in excess of 1,500 or 5,000 in Census 2022 (i.e. the two statutory population thresholds referred to in section 19 of the Act) can be discerned from census data accessible at the following link: data.cso.ie/table/F1051

Interested parties may also view Census 2022 town boundaries with integrated population data in the CSO’s interactive census mapping application, available at the link below:

visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/ima/cop/2022&boundary=C04160V04929

Accordingly, I am satisfied that there is no obstacle to the continued operation of Section 19 of the Act.

With regard to the latter part of the question, my Department does not collate definitive records of the number of local area plans (LAPs) that were completed before the results of Census 2022 were published, or the number remaining to be completed. While section 19 of the Act requires the preparation of LAPs in certain circumstances, it also affords planning authorities wide discretion to prepare an LAP in respect of any area which the planning authority considers suitable. In addition, a planning authority may decide to extend or revoke an LAP in accordance with statutory procedures, and as such, the number of such plans in effect nationally will fluctuate over time. The websites of individual planning authorities provide information in respect of recently adopted LAPs and LAPs that are being prepared or amended, and the website of the Office of the Planning Regulator also provides links to submissions made in relation to LAPs: Submissions issued by the OPR - The Office of the Planning Regulator

Further guidance in relation to Local Area Plans can be found in section 5.6 of the Development Plans Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2022) and the Local Area Plans Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2013), which were issued under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.

Housing Provision

Questions (613)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

613. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of social housing units delivered by AHBs accessing the CLSS loans where the loans have now been fully repaid; the total number of social housing units delivered by AHBs accessing the CLSS loans where the loans or part of the loans remain outstanding; to provide a timeline for this second category of CLSS loans, indicating the number of properties where loans will be repaid in full for each year until all CLSS loans have been repaid; the total number of units of social housing delivered by AHBs with CALF funding; and to provide a timeline for CALF loans, indicating the number of properties where loans will be repaid in full for each year until all CALF loans have been repaid, in tabular form. [47537/23]

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Written answers

I refer to the reply to Question No. 107 of 25 October 2023 which sets out the position in this matter.

Housing Provision

Questions (614)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

614. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the total number of active HAP tenancies in each local authority for the most recent date available. [47546/23]

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Written answers

I refer to the reply to Question No 323 of 17 October 2023 which sets out the position in this matter.

Regeneration Projects

Questions (615)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

615. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the €250 million URDF funding announced in budget 2024, by specific funding scheme that is, refurbishment grant. [47547/23]

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Written answers

I refer to the response to Dáil Question No. 324 on 17 October 2023 in which the details requested have been provided.

Housing Schemes

Questions (616)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

616. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the Croí Cónaithe funding announced in budget 2024, by Croí Cónaithe towns and Croí Cónaithe cities funds. [47548/23]

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Written answers

Within the progamme level allocations announced on Budget Day, a provision of €50m has been provided in 2024 for the Croí Cónaithe Fund. This provision will be reviewed in the context of the forthcoming review of NDP Capital Ceiling provisions.

The forthcoming Revised Estimates Volume for the Public Service (REV) will provide final detail on the allocations by subhead for the following year and will take into account both the Programme level allocations announced at Budget and any additional allocations, for example just transition, carbon fund, etc. Accordingly, subhead provisions may vary.

Planning Issues

Questions (617)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

617. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the additional €10 million provided for planning matters in budget 2024; the amount for An Bord Pleanála, for local authorities and the training initiative; and if possible, to provide a further breakdown of posts being funded for ABP and local authorities. [47549/23]

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Written answers

I refer to the response to Dáil Question No. 326 on 17 October 2023 in which the details requested have been provided.

Budget 2024

Questions (618)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

618. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the €9 million additional funding announced in budget 2024, detailing how much of this funding is for adaptation grants for older people and how much is for refurbishment of Traveller accommodation. [47550/23]

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Written answers

My Department provides Exchequer funding to local authorities for the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Scheme. This scheme assists eligible applicants living in privately owned homes to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs.

The Exchequer funding provision for the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability scheme is increased by €8 million in 2024, continuing the year on year increases since 2014. Separately, an additional provision of €1 million has been allocated towards Traveller-specific accommodation.

Departmental Expenditure

Questions (619, 624)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

619. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total expenditure in 2022 and to date in 2023 on social and affordable housing funded through SHIP, CALF, CAS, AHF, CREL, AHB borrowing and LDA expenditure. [47551/23]

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Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

624. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amount of general Government capital expenditure on social and affordable housing by local authorities, approved housing bodies and the Land Development Agency, to date in 2023, by funding via voted-Government capital expenditure, approved housing body-borrowing for capital developments and LDA capital expenditure in each of those years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47556/23]

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Written answers

Social Housing is delivered through a range of local authority and Approved Housing Body (AHB) delivery programmes. Capital expenditure on the delivery of new social homes is also supported by current funding provided through the Social Housing Current Expenditure Programme (SHCEP).

In respect of Affordable Housing delivery, Housing for All provides for a number of important affordability measures, supported by an investment package of direct Exchequer funding, investment through the Land Development Agency (LDA) and lending by the Housing Finance Agency (HFA).

The table below sets out the details of the expenditure requested:

2022 Expenditure

2023 Expenditure (to end October)

Social Housing (Build & Acquisition - Exchequer Expenditure)

€1,695m

€1,313m

Affordable Housing (Affordable Housing Fund, First Home Scheme & Cost Rental Equity Loan - Exchequer Expenditure)

€100m

€70m

LDA Capital Expenditure

€51m

€241m*

HFA Loan Advances (LA & AHB)

€1,156m

€710m

* Note: Total housing delivery capital contractually committed for projects completed and/or under construction as at end October 2023: €745m.

Capital Expenditure Programme

Questions (620)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

620. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the capital allocation of €5 billion for social and affordable housing in Budget 2024 by the following categories: SHIP, CALF, CAS, AHF, CREL, AHB borrowing and LDA expenditure. [47552/23]

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Written answers

I refer to the response to Dáil Question No. 325 on 17 October 2023 in which the details requested have been provided.

Housing Provision

Questions (621)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

621. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of additional housing first tenancies that will be provided in 2024 with the additional capital allocation of €35 million announced in budget 2024. [47553/23]

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Written answers

The Housing First approach to addressing homelessness places direct access to housing first and foremost for vulnerable individuals using homeless services consistently or intermittently over long periods of time, and those unable or resistant to accessing homeless services and who may then become habitual rough sleepers. These individuals often have complex high support needs such as mental or physical health problems, addiction issues or dual diagnosis (the presence of mental ill health and a substance addiction).

Housing for All committed to the further expansion of Housing First. A new National Implementation Plan, which provides for a further 1,319 tenancies covering the period 2022-2026, was published in December 2021. To date, 446 tenancies have been established under the current National Implementation Plan.

The acquisition fund of €35m announced in Budget 2024 which will be administered by the Housing Agency, will support the continued expansion of the programme by supporting local authorities in acquiring one-beds properties. In 2024 there is a target of 261 Housing First tenancies.

As with the first National Implementation Plan 2018-2021, which exceeded its targets, it is important to note that the targets in the current plan are not a ceiling and do not represent limits to the expansion of Housing First. 945 individuals are currently in a Housing First tenancy, and Housing First remains a vital tool in combatting long term homelessness.

Housing Provision

Questions (622)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

622. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how much of the additional €55 million for affordable housing announced in budget 2024 will be for the affordable housing fund and the cost rental equity loan; the total amount of funding for these two funds allocated in 2024; and the number of units expected to be delivered through these funds in 2024. [47554/23]

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Written answers

I refer to the composite reply given to Questions Nos. 319, 325, 327, 329, 330 and 331 on 17 October 2023 which sets out the position in relation to the matters raised. This remains the up-to-date position.

Capital Expenditure Programme

Questions (623)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

623. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total approved capitalisation approved by Government to date; the dates on which these capitalisations were approved; the amounts of this capitalisation drawn down to date; the total additional borrowing capacity permissible by the LDA in addition to this capitalisation; and the amount of this borrowing approved and drawn down to date. [47555/23]

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Written answers

The LDA currently have access to €1.25bn of capital from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and a further €1.25bn of borrowings as provided for under the LDA Act. Of the €1.25bn available through ISIF, the LDA have to date drawn down €625m of this funding - €100m on establishment in 2021 and a further €525m paid over two tranches in H1 2023. I agreed and approved €250m on 2 February 2023 and a further transfer of €275m to the LDA on 19 April 2023. This leaves a balance of €600m to be drawn down as required, and it is projected by the LDA that this will be committed by year end 2023. The LDA have so far not availed of their borrowing powers.

Question No. 624 answered with Question No. 619.
Question No. 625 answered with Question No. 607.
Question No. 626 answered with Question No. 607.

Legislative Measures

Questions (627)

Violet-Anne Wynne

Question:

627. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason "pandemic" is defined in the Electoral Reform Act 2022 as an outbreak of disease which has been declared by the World Health Organization to be a pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47617/23]

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Written answers

Sections 173 to 178 (Part 6) of the Electoral Reform Act 2022 provide flexibility for polling to take place at electoral events over more than one day to facilitate social distancing at polling stations. In the event of a pandemic or Covid-19 posing a serious and exceptional risk to human life and public health, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage can, with the consent of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, make an order providing for advance polling to take place on the day before the day appointed by the Minister as polling day.

The definitions of a pandemic and Covid-19 set out in the Act seek to ensure that there is clarity as to the circumstances in which the Minister may make the relevant order providing for advance polling.

Ministerial Staff

Questions (628)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

628. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of statements of interests for the purposes of section 19 that have been filed by his special advisers in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will provide a schedule of same. [47650/23]

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Written answers

The Ethics legislation and the Standards in Public Office (SIPO) guidelines provide that Special Advisers furnish their statements of interests in writing to myself, as Minister, and also to SIPO.

The information requested is set out below:

Year

Statements of interests for the purposes of Section 19 that have been filed by special advisors within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

2020

1

2021

2

2022

3

2023

3

Water Services

Questions (629)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

629. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that Uisce Éireann is using circular WSP01/16 as justification for requiring sureties when dealing with community water schemes; if he accepts that circular WSP01/16 is relevant in such cases, despite the fact that the circular relates to procedures for planning authorities in relation planning permission, including conditions related private developments to be connected to the public water supply, and does not reference community water connections which are essentially extensions to the public mains and not developments and as such do not require planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47671/23]

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Written answers

Uisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. The scope, prioritisation and progression of individual projects is a matter for Uisce Éireann and is approved through its own internal governance structures.

Uisce Éireann has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. The team can be contacted via email to oireachtasmembers@water.ie or by telephone on a dedicated number, 0818 578 578.

Water Supply

Questions (630)

David Stanton

Question:

630. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 564 of 18 January 2023, and given the reissuing of the boil water notice for the Whitegate public water supply on 18 October 2023, if he would consider compensation for the costs associated with the purchasing and boiling of water by affected households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47692/23]

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Written answers

The operation of the Whitegate Public Water Supply is a matter for Uisce Éireann, who has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local level.

I have been informed that Uisce Éireann in partnership with Cork County Council has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by Whitegate Public Water Supply, following consultation with the HSE. This notice is being issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 9,000 customers due to increased turbidity in the raw water source as a result of recent heavy rainfall. This may have compromised the disinfection process at the water treatment plant which makes the water safe to drink.

Drinking water process specialists from Uisce Éireann are working to address the turbidity issues at the treatment plant and to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible, in consultation with the HSE. However, given the limitations of the existing water treatment plant infrastructure, it could prove extremely difficult to lift the boil water notice during the winter months when raw water turbidity levels tend to spike.

The Uisce Éireann Water Charges Plan and Customer Charter sets out a compensation mechanism when water quality is compromised and unfit for human consumption such as when Boil Water and Drinking Water Restriction Notices apply.

I do not have a role in the development and implementation of the Water Charges plan. These are matters for Uisce Éireann and are approved by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) following a public consultation process. Any issues, which cannot be resolved by Uisce Éireann to the satisfaction of the customer can be referred under the formal complaints process to CRU.

Business customers who pay charges are entitled to a rebate under the Customer Handbook as agreed with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities. Adjustments are made via the customers’ bills. This only applies to water used for drinking.

Rental Sector

Questions (631)

Mairéad Farrell

Question:

631. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details, for each of the 31 local authorities, on the number of inspections for minimum standards of private properties carried out in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; the number of enforcement orders made; the reason for each of the enforcements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47708/23]

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Written answers

The minimum standards for rental accommodation are prescribed in the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019 and specify requirements in relation to a range of matters, such as structural repair, sanitary facilities, heating, ventilation, natural light, fire safety and the safety of gas, oil and electrical supplies. These Regulations apply to all properties let or available for let. All landlords have a legal obligation to ensure that their rented properties comply with the standards set down in the Regulations. Responsibility for the enforcement of the Regulations in the private rental sector rests with the relevant local authority.

If a property has been found to be non-compliant with the Regulations, it is a matter for the local authority to determine what action is necessary and appropriate. Under sections 18A and 18B of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992, a housing authority may serve an Improvement Notice or Prohibition Notice, respectively, where a property is found to be non-compliant. Data in respect of reasons for each enforcement action taken by local authorities is not held by my Department.

The Government is committed to ensuring that a stock of high quality accommodation is available for those who live in the private rented sector. Housing for All sets a target of 25% for the inspection of all private residential tenancies from 2021. A total of €9 million in Exchequer funding is being made available by my Department to local authorities this year to help them meet their private rental inspection targets.

Annual data in respect of the level of inspections and enforcement carried out by each local authority is available on my Department's website at the following link:

www.gov.ie/en/publication/da3fe-private-housing-market-statistics/.

Last year local authorities conducted an all-time high of over 49,000 inspections of private rented dwellings, up from circa 25,000 in 2020 and 20,000 in 2021, when pandemic restrictions had impacted on inspections. Figures from Q1 to Q3 2023 show that the number of inspections have continued to increase significantly this year with over 48,000 conducted to the end of Q3. Further details in respect of 2023, including the number of enforcement actions taken, are set out in the table below:

Local Authorities

Total Inspections 2023

Total Improvement Letters Issued 2023

Total Improvement Notices Served 2023

Total Prohibition Notices Served 2023

Legal Action Initiated

Carlow County Council

197

84

0

0

0

Cavan County Council

185

118

2

0

0

Clare County Council

986

653

6

0

0

Cork City Council

10552

8303

0

0

0

Cork County Council

1477

1273

18

6

0

Donegal County Council

1407

1288

5

0

0

Dublin City Council

5449

2365

746

106

2

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

2971

1922

10

5

0

Fingal County Council

5834

3086

5

2

0

Galway City Council

206

159

0

0

0

Galway County Council

1474

1290

55

3

0

Kerry County Council

979

785

0

0

0

Kildare County Council

546

440

21

5

0

Kilkenny County Council

168

120

2

0

0

Laois County Council

855

733

12

1

0

Leitrim County Council

368

0

198

0

0

Limerick City & County Council

1239

754

2

0

0

Longford County Council

418

330

12

0

0

Louth County Council

287

178

44

7

0

Mayo County Council*

142

103

1

0

0

Meath County Council

3565

2943

57

0

0

Monaghan County Council

378

288

0

0

0

Offaly County Council

387

386

0

0

0

Roscommon County Council

593

396

0

0

0

Sligo County Council

785

0

303

0

0

South Dublin County Council

2198

1445

0

0

0

Tipperary County Council

1015

905

58

0

0

Waterford City & County Council

1260

1145

0

0

0

Westmeath County Council

905

474

0

0

0

Wexford County Council

818

693

3

0

0

Wicklow County Council

607

643

2

0

0

TOTALS

48251

33302

1562

135

2

*Data only available in respect of Q1 and Q2 for Mayo County Council, Q3 awaited.

Departmental Advertising

Questions (632)

Robert Troy

Question:

632. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the advertising spend of his Department and agencies under the remit of his Department, by national media outlet and local newspaper outlet, for each of the years 2020 to 2022, in tabular form. [47735/23]

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Written answers

The information requested is being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

The information requested in relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the individual bodies concerned. Arrangements have been put in place by each Agency to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. The contact email address for each agency is set out in the following table:

State Body

Contact E-mails

An Bord Pleanála

oireachtasqueries@pleanala.iecc: communications@pleanala.ie

An Fóram Uisce (the Water Forum)

info@nationalwaterforum.ie

Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum

infodocklands@dublincity.ie

Ervia

oireachtas@ervia.ie

Gas Networks Ireland

oireachtas@ervia.ie

Heritage Council

oireachtas@heritagecouncil.ie

Housing Finance Agency

oireachtas.enquiries@hfa.ie cc: cosec@hfa.ie

Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency

publicreps@housingagency.ie cc: info@housingagency.ie

Uisce Eireann

oireachtasmembers@water.ie

Land Development Agency

oireachtas@lda.ieCompliance@lda.ie

Local Government Management Agency

corporate@lgma.ie

National Oversight and Audit Commission

info@noac.ie

National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee

ntacc@housing.gov.ie

Office of the Planning Regulator

oireachtas@opr.ie

Tailte Éireann (formerly: OSI, VALOFF, PRAI)

reps@tailte.iecc: oireachtas@osi.ie; reps@valoff.ie; reps@prai.ie

Pyrite Resolution Board

oireachtasinfo@pyriteboard.ie

Residential Tenancies Board

OireachtasMembersQueries@rtb.ie

Valuation Tribunal

info@valuationtribunal.ie

Waterways Ireland

ceoffice@waterwaysireland.org

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
My Department undertakes public awareness and advertising campaigns when there is important information to be brought to the public’s attention. These advertising campaigns generally include traditional advertising on TV, radio, print and online as well as social media. Traditional advertising may be targeted at national or regional level depending on the requirements of the campaign in question. PHD Media is currently the primary agency with responsibility for media-buying and advertisement placement on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage as part of a cross-Government procurement framework. The company’s records for 2022 show an overall advertising spend for the Department of €676,966.69 in 2022, with €617,386.34 spent on national media and €59,580.35 spent on regional.
Departmental records prior to 2022 do not distinguish between national and regional advertising spend but do indicate an overall advertising spend of €310,328.57 for 2021 and €391,789.89 for 2020.

Year

Regional Advertising Spend

National Advertising Spend

Total

2022

€59,580.35

€617,386.34

€676,966.69

Year

Advertising spend

2021

€310,328.57

2020

€391,789.89

The information requested in relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the individual bodies concerned. Arrangements have been put in place by each Agency to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. The contact email address for each agency is set out in the following table:

An Bord Pleanála

oireachtasqueries@pleanala.ie

An Fóram Uisce

info@nationalwaterforum.ie

Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority

oireachtasqueries@ahbregulator.ie

Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum

infodocklands@dublincity.ie

Ervia

oireachtas@ervia.ie

Gas Networks Ireland

oireachtas@ervia.ie

Heritage Council

oireachtas@heritagecouncil.ie

Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency

publicreps@housingagency.ie

Housing Finance Agency

oireachtas.enquiries@hfa.ie

Land Development Agency

oireachtas@lda.ie

Local Government Management Agency

corporate@lgma.ie

Maritime Area Regulatory Authority

oireachtas@mara.gov.ie

National Oversight and Audit Commission

info@noac.ie

National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee

ntacc@housing.gov.ie

Office of the Planning Regulator

oireachtas@opr.ie

Pyrite Resolution Board

oireachtasinfo@pyriteboard.ie

Residential Tenancies Board

OireachtasMembersQueries@rtb.ie

Tailte Éireann

reps@tailte.ie

Uisce Éireann

oireachtasmembers@water.ie

Valuation Tribunal

info@valuationtribunal.ie

Waterways Ireland

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