Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

568. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 30 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40511/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

569. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 14 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40512/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

570. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 42 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40513/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

571. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 30 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40514/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

572. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 20 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40515/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

573. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 48 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40516/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

574. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 45 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40517/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

575. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the nine AHB units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40518/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

576. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the seven local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. []

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

577. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the four AHB units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. []

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

578. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the three AHB units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. []

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

579. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the five AHB units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40522/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

580. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the purchase by local authorities of 28 turnkey housing units in a location (details supplied) was proceeded with; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40523/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

581. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the purchase by local authorities of 61 turnkey housing units in a location (details supplied) was proceeded with; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40524/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

582. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the purchase by local authorities of 26 turnkey housing units in a location (details supplied) was proceeded with; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40525/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

583. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the purchase by local authorities of 34 turnkey housing units in a location (details supplied) was proceeded with; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40526/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

584. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 19 AHB units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40527/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

585. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 12 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40528/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

586. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 12 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40529/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

587. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 12 single rural local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40530/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

588. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the four local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40531/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

589. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the eight local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40532/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

590. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the nine local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40533/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

591. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the ten local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40534/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

592. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the ten local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40535/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

593. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the four local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40536/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

594. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 22 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40537/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

595. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 20 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40538/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

596. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the eight local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40539/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

597. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the six AHB units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40540/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

598. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the two local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40541/23]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

599. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the eight local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40542/23]

Housing Policy

Claire Kerrane

600. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many applications have been made to appeal the inclusion of agricultural land in the RZLT; how many have been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40637/23]

Housing Policy

Violet-Anne Wynne

601. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will comment on the centralisation of local property tax returns with respect to County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40659/23]

Fire Service

Alan Kelly

602. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of the €61 million capital allocation towards the fire service capital programme 2021-2025, the amount that has been spent in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [40681/23]

Special Areas of Conservation

Eoin Ó Broin

811. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, in light of the judgment (details supplied), he will provide in tabular form a list of all the areas where the court found there had been a failure to designate them as special areas of conservation, SACs, also indicating if they have been designated since the EU Commission issued its reasoned opinion and on what date they were designated; a list of all the Irish SACs for where there are no site-specific conservation objectives and-or conservation measures; and to indicate where these have been provided subsequent to the reasoned opinion from the Commission; what date they were made; the timeframes envisaged where gaps still persist in respect of designation or provision of site-specific conservation objectives and conservation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37190/23]

Rental Sector

Eoin Ó Broin

812. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm whether any new guidance has been issued by his Department to local authorities for the purposes of setting updated schemes of letting; and if so, to explain what 'not reasonably able to meet the cost of the accommodation which they are occupying' means in the updates scheme of lettings; and how this reasonableness test is assessed. [37199/23]

Departmental Data

Peadar Tóibín

813. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding drawn down from the voids programme, by each local authority, in each of the past five years and to date in 2023. [37208/23]

Departmental Data

Peadar Tóibín

814. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of persons who successfully availed of the vacant properties refurbishment grant since it was established; and if a geographical breakdown can be provided in tabular form. [37209/23]

Housing Provision

Niall Collins

815. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of acquisition of residential units (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37220/23]

Foreshore Issues

Eoin Ó Broin

816. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm that the foreshore licence (details supplied) is still active; to whom it applies; and to confirm the status of such licence when the land/property to which such a licence applies is sold. [37245/23]

Departmental Schemes

Éamon Ó Cuív

817. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether it is intended to amend the tenant purchase incremental scheme 2016 to allow where a child grows to adulthood as a dependent of a social welfare tenant and is added as a co-tenant when an adult that all the years as a resident in the house will be taken into account towards the ten years of being in receipt of social housing support for the purposes of the tenant purchase incremental scheme 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37310/23]

Departmental Schemes

Éamon Ó Cuív

818. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends amending the tenant purchase incremental scheme 2016 to include people with a lifelong disability under the eligibility and income rules that now apply to pensioners, where a pension income can be accepted as the primary income in a household and the income threshold is lower; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37311/23]

Defective Building Materials

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

819. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the recent statement by an organisation (details supplied) that many engineers encountered difficulties in obtaining professional indemnity insurance coverage while operating the original defective block grant scheme; and if he will confirm that the engineers working for or contracted to the Housing Agency will be provided with professional indemnity insurance coverage for the decisions that they make under the enhanced defective block grant scheme. [37318/23]

Departmental Data

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

820. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide the names/company names of the engineer consultants that were on the original panel for the pyrite remediation scheme, and the names of the engineer consultants that are currently on the panel, in tabular form. [37319/23]

Planning Issues

Emer Higgins

821. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider drafting a statutory scheme to provide a remedy for householders who are adversely impacted by vegetation from public and private lands, including the obstruction of natural sunlight (details supplied); and to advance a proposed scheme, to be managed by local authorities, in order to provide for certain rights and responsibilities, with the resolution of disputes, enforcement, and appeals in a cost-effective and efficient process that provides for the health and safety of householders including the common law applicability. [37325/23]

Derelict Sites

Cian O'Callaghan

822. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider amending the derelict sites levy in light of a recent High Court ruling (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37329/23]

Natural Heritage Areas

Michael McNamara

823. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has any plans to repeal or amend S.I. No. 435/2005 or otherwise amend a designation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37333/23]

Departmental Schemes

Cian O'Callaghan

824. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the fire safety defects scheme will be expanded to include buildings constructed prior to 1991; what supports are available for homeowners where their apartment building suffers from considerable fire safety defects but was built prior to 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37368/23]

Housing Schemes

Michael Healy-Rae

825. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding adaptation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37385/23]