Housing Defects
Mary called for urgent establishment of working group to review with specific focus on legacy defects and report on implementation of the safe as houses report before July 2021. Housing defects is an extremely serious issues affecting 10s of 1000s of homeowners. They undermine individuals’ homes, their sense of security and wellbeing. On a more […]
Planning & Development Bill 2020
On Wednesday November 26th, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Darragh O’Brien TD introduced the Planning and Development Bill 2020 into the Seanad. The legislation updates Planning and development Act of 2000 to allow : Local Authorities to hold virtual meetings to conduct public consultations when making City and County development plans Planning and […]
Strategic Housing Development’s
Strategic Housing Development legislation has failed to deliver homes in compact sustainable urban communities like Dublin Central and I support Governments decision to retire the legislation in 2021. SHDs is a massive missed opportunity by the state. Speeded up planning decisions but at a cost of quality housing developments. Government should retire SHD legislation at […]
Strategic Housing Development’s
Strategic Housing Development legislation has failed to deliver homes in compact sustainable urban communities like Dublin Central and I support Governments decision to retire the legislation in 2021. SHDs is a massive missed opportunity by the state. Speeded up planning decisions but at a cost of quality housing developments. Government should retire SHD legislation at […]
Housing, Local Government & Heritage Statement of Strategy
At a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage Fianna Fáil Spokesperson Mary said the strategy for the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Heritage cannot just be business as usual or a refresh of the previous Government’s strategy. Mary called for strategy that reflects the shared objectives of […]
Housing, Local Government & Heritage Statement of Strategy
At a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage Fianna Fáil Spokesperson Mary said the strategy for the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Heritage cannot just be business as usual or a refresh of the previous Government’s strategy. Mary called for strategy that reflects the shared objectives of […]
Referendum on Right to Housing
At the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government & Heritage Mary stated that once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control she will push for a date to be set for a referendum to be held on the right to housing. As the Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson for Housing, Local Government & Heritage says she […]
Referendum on Right to Housing
At the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government & Heritage Mary stated that once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control she will push for a date to be set for a referendum to be held on the right to housing. As the Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson for Housing, Local Government & Heritage says she […]
Budget 2021- Housing
Mary welcomes the much needed€3.3 billion spend in housing in this year’s budget. As part of the measures announced today, 12,750 new homes will be added to the available supply of social housing through build, acquisition and long-term leasing. Mary is pleased to see measures to address homelessness in today’s budget. Mary welcomes the range […]
Budget 2021- Housing
Mary welcomes the much needed€3.3 billion spend in housing in this year’s budget. As part of the measures announced today, 12,750 new homes will be added to the available supply of social housing through build, acquisition and long-term leasing. Mary is pleased to see measures to address homelessness in today’s budget. Mary welcomes the range […]