452. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider a review of the commercial rates for an industry (details supplied). [72090/26]
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120. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is taking to monitor whether local authorities are actively seeking out and registering all derelict properties within their areas to ensure that action can be taken to bring these properties back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48002/26]
199. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to ensure affordability of new homes; if he have a target percentage of new homes that will be deemed affordable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48003/26]
461. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the number of Housing Adaptation Grants annually approved but not drawn down by the application as they are unable to fund part or all of works needed up front; the assistance that is available to those in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47584/26]
462. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the number of Mobility Aids Grants annually approved but not drawn down by the application as they are unable to fund part or all of works needed up front; the assistance that is available to those in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47585/26]
463. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the number of Housing Aid for Older Persons Grants annually approved but not drawn down by the application as they are unable to fund part or all of works needed up front; the assistance that is available to those in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47586/26]
183. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of the 2006 wind energy development guidelines; when new guidelines will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27608/26]
670. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a list of all capital projects including social and affordable housing, water services, heritage and local authority-led projects funded under the remit of his Department which have been completed on time and within budget in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and i…
1743. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the legislative changes allowed the transfer of public sector service (details supplied); if those who previously served are now eligible to do this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25592/26]
635. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is any planning regulation that stipulates that a medical service provider, such as a pharmacy or GP surgery, must have car parking access or set down within a reasonable distance from the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14165/26]
142. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the initiative to allow builders and private developers to construct wastewater treatment facilities for smaller housing developments; when the new regulations will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5315/26]
177. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is considering any additional measures to alleviate concerns of landlords and tenants in advance of the introduction of rental reforms for new tenancies, which is prompting some landlords to consider leaving the market, leaving tenants without a place to live; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5007/26]
394. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the review of the grant support arrangements for septic tanks, especially for those currently not eligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3056/26]
395. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress of exempted development regulations; when the details of what is included in the new regulations will be provided for modular garden units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3059/26]
505. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has any plans to reinstate the development contribution waiver scheme; if there are other incentives being considered for those who wish to commence building within the next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69786/25]
585. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is any mechanism, existing or discretionary, that would allow a sole-director small business to qualify for the vacant property grant, given that the renovation is strictly for personal residential use to bring a derelict property in a small town back to use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66217/25]
88. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the additional funding for a CPO of vacant properties will be eligible for use for properties outside of URDF areas; and if not, the measures that will be in place to alleviate vacancy and dereliction in smaller towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57530/25]
494. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to holding a joint meeting of emergency service agencies/bodies to implement a plan for providing streamlined access for emergency services to gated housing complexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57258/25]
235. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the circumstances regarding grant aid for a property (details supplied); if the person is entitled to a vacant property refurbishment grant or any other funding in these circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54509/25]
542. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the eligibility areas of grant aid schemes administered by a local authority to upgrade, repair or replace domestic wastewater treatment system/septic tank systems; if he will ensure those previously tested with high risk factors can be later included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51175/25]
374. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the assistance or supports currently available to assist a person to downsize their home; the steps he will take to assist those willing to make their larger homes available for more suitable family sizes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49774/25]
1286. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the implementation of the proposed exemptions to planning, regarding detached cabins and modular homes, following the closure of the public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47035/25]
1408. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding will be made available to local authorities to assist in the purchase of additional four to five-bed larger family homes needed, that are not currently in the housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40963/25]
1497. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on an application (details supplied) under the National Developer Providing Infrastructural Resolution Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41905/25]
140. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if further to the recent fires on Tara Hill, Gorey, County Wexford, there will be a review or recommendations into the matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36452/25]