Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 March 2006
38 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the Private Residential Tenancies Board has the staff and resources required to properly carry out its work in line with the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. [9435/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra100 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to provide the Private Residential Tenancies Board with additional funding in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9485/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 100 together.
Substantial resources are being provided to the Private Residential Tenancies Board, PRTB, to meet the high level of demands on its services. There is currently a total of 35 staff working in the PRTB, which also receives ongoing support from my Department. The PRTB has also engaged a panel of 175 mediators and adjudicators to assist with its dispute resolution functions. An increased provision of €3.707 million is available to fund the PRTB's administration and services in 2006, compared with an outturn of €1.737 million in 2005.
