Housing

3638 requests

  • Received 4 September 2017
    Decided 29 September 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-225
    Requester Type Media
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    ​All underwritten documents to include housing list protocols and transfer protocols surrounding the HAP PRAXIS and Principles

  • Received 11 September 2017
    Decided 28 September 2017
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference
    Requester Type Other
    Wicklow County Council

    The number of people on the Wicklow County Council housing waiting list as of the 1st of September 2017.

  • Received
    Decided 28 September 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference 156/569/2017
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

    Correspondence between the Minister and representatives of a named organisation in relation to funding for homeless school leavers to attend third level education, between 1 May 2017 to 31 August 2017.

  • Received
    Decided 27 September 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference
    Requester Type Journalist
    Limerick City and County Council

    Details of all buildings identified as potential new homeless family hubs including any list/s of buildings to be potentially targeted with procurement offers. Details of all procurement offers made for potential new homeless family hubs, and of responses to same from the owner/s of the building/s including reasons for refusal, if applicable. Please note the timeline for both of the above is between 1st January 2017 and 4th September 2017.

  • Received 1 September 2017
    Decided 27 September 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-231
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    ​All correspondence between the Minister for Housing and his officials and the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive regarding the Quarter 1 homeless report from the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive

  • Received 4 September 2017
    Decided 27 September 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference 100/17
    Requester Type Non-Personal
    Cork City Council

    Homeless

  • Received 31 August 2017
    Decided 26 September 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-221
    Requester Type Media
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    ​All briefing notes and external communications received by the department in relation to the rent pressure zones 01/03/2017 and 30/08/2017.

  • Received 8 September 2017
    Decided 22 September 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI/075/17
    Requester Type Journalist
    Donegal County Council

    Housing Offers 2013 to date, categories of people, reasons for refusal

  • Received 19 September 2017
    Decided 22 September 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference 110/17
    Requester Type Non-Personal
    Cork City Council

    Homeless Hubs

  • Received 11 September 2017
    Decided 21 September 2017
    Request Reference FOI/015/HS17
    Requester Type Journalist
    Clare County Council

    Number of people on Clare County Council Housing Waiting list as of 1/9/17

  • Received 23 August 2017
    Decided 21 September 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-209
    Requester Type Media
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    ​Copies of all correspondence between the Department of Housing and the Department of Health relating to the Fair Deal Scheme between 01/01/2016 and 23/08/2017.

  • Received 11 September 2017
    Decided 20 September 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference 49/17
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Offaly County Council

    Request in relation to Housing Waiting lists as of 1st September 2017

  • Received 11 September 2017
    Decided 20 September 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference 17/140
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Cork County Council

    Number on social housing waiting list at 01/09/2017

  • Received
    Decided 19 September 2017
    Request Reference 17/FOI/46
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Cavan County Council

    Social Housing

  • Received 9 June 2017
    Decided 15 September 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference 17/120
    Requester Type Media
    Kildare County Council

    Details of all buildings identified as potential new homeless family hubs etc

  • Received 6 September 2017
    Decided 15 September 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI 111/17
    Requester Type Journalist
    Meath County Council

    I request the following records which I believe to be held by Meath County Council: · Details of all buildings identified as potential new homeless family hubs including any list/s of buildings to be potentially targeted with procurement offers. · Details of all procurement offers made for potential new homeless family hubs, and of responses to same from the owner/s of the building/s including reasons for refusal, if applicable. Please note the timeline for both of the above is between 1st January 2017 and 4th September 2017.

  • Received 16 August 2017
    Decided 13 September 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI/065/17
    Requester Type Journalist
    Donegal County Council

    Steer Housing Details/Costs 2015 2016 2017

  • Received 6 September 2017
    Decided 13 September 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference
    Requester Type Journalist
    Wicklow County Council

    Details of all buildings identified as potential new homeless family hubs including any list/s of buildings to be potentially targeted with procurement offers.Details of all procurement offers made for potential new homeless family hubs, and of responses to same from the owner/s of the building/s including reasons for refusal, if applicable. Please note the timeline for both of the above is between 1st January 2017 and 4th September 2017.

  • Received 11 September 2017
    Decided 13 September 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference CC6-1-22- 194
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Galway County Council

    Number of people on the Social Housing waiting list

  • Received 11 August 2017
    Decided 12 September 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference CC6-1-22- 187
    Requester Type Journalist
    Galway County Council

    I am seeking the following information 1. A list of reasons for 2016 and the first 6 months of 2017 – why people refused housing who were waiting on the housing list or living in emergency accommodation 2. A list of areas where social housing was refused

  • Received 10 August 2017
    Decided 6 September 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-2017-197
    Requester Type Media
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    ​All correspondence between the Department and local authorities relating to the Department's request for a review of fire safety in the multi story and social housing sector.

  • Received 14 August 2017
    Decided 6 September 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference 170124
    Requester Type Other
    Cork County Council

    Copy of own Housing File

  • Received 22 June 2017
    Decided 1 September 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI 107 17
    Requester Type Journalist
    South Dublin County Council

    1.The number of lodged complaints regarding repairs needed in local authority housing for 2015,2016 and 2017 to date.2.A list of all the complaint issues regarding repairs needed in local authority housing for 2015,2016 and 2017 to date.3.A copy of the complaint documents regarding repairs needed in local authority housing for 2015,2016 and 2017 to date with the residences personal information redacted where needed.

  • Received 20 February 2017
    Decided 31 August 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference CC6-1-22- 119
    Requester Type Other
    Galway County Council

    Under the Freedom of Information Act we request to be sent a copy of all documents relating to our housing application.

  • Received 11 August 2017
    Decided 28 August 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference 91/17
    Requester Type Non-Personal
    Cork City Council

    Housing refusals

  • Received 28 July 2017
    Decided 25 August 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference 170117
    Requester Type Other
    Cork County Council

    Copy of own Housing File

  • Received 29 June 2017
    Decided 23 August 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-167
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Al l records of the briefing, analysis and advice that led to the amendment (to the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 enacted on 23/12/2016) being proposed by the Minister, including any correspondence with any parties.

  • Received 26 June 2017
    Decided 11 August 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-162
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    All briefing material provided to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in relation to the Help to Buy Scheme and or the potential elimination of the Help to Buy Scheme for the period 01/01/2016 to 26/06/2017.​

  • Received 21 June 2017
    Decided 4 August 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference CC6-1-22- 173
    Requester Type Journalist
    Galway County Council

    Under the FOI Act 2014 I am seeking copies of any representations received from member of the Oireachtas (TD’s, Senators, ministers of state, ministers) opposing the granting of planning permission for new developments of housing, apartments, social housing etc in the period 1 Jan 2015 to the current date. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic form

  • Received 13 July 2017
    Decided 3 August 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference
    Requester Type Client
    Wicklow County Council

    Project Title: Construction of 20 no. Social housing units at Brewery Straight, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow and all associated site works and site services. Regarding the above project I hereby request the following records: How many tenders were submitted? A list of all “as opened” tender sums; A list of all tenderers; What was the clause 9.4 program contingency? Contract sum upon award of the contract; If this project has commenced what was the date of issue of the first Interim Certificate? If this project has reached completion what was the date of issue of the Final Certificate? If this project has reached completion what was the contract sum on the Final Certificate?

  • Received 26 June 2017
    Decided 2 August 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-160
    Requester Type Media
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    ​All records to Minister Simon Coveney, which pertained to the commitment to end the use of emergency accommodation (including hotels and B&Bs) for the homeless by the committed July 1 deadline.

  • Received 18 July 2017
    Decided 2 August 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-182
    Requester Type Media
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    All records to/from the Minister's office regarding rent caps in Limerick.

  • Received 22 June 2017
    Decided 1 August 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference 73/17
    Requester Type Non-Personal
    Cork City Council

    Housing and Community

  • Received 30 June 2017
    Decided 28 July 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI/050/17
    Requester Type Other
    Donegal County Council

    Docs in relation to refusal of his Social Housing Asupport Application

  • Received 13 July 2017
    Decided 27 July 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI 90/17
    Requester Type Individual
    Meath County Council

    Construction of 32 No. Social Housing Units in a mix of one and two storeys and all associated site works at Connaught Grove, Bunboggan, Athboy, Co. Meath. Regarding the above project I hereby request the following records: 1. How many tenders were submitted? 2. A list of all “as opened” tender sums; 3. A list of all tenderers; 4. What was the clause 9.4 program contingency? 5. Contract sum upon award of the contract; 6. If this project has commenced what was the date of issue of the first Interim Certificate? 7. If this project has reached completion what was the date of issue of the Final Certificate? 8. If this project has reached completion what was the contract sum on the Final Certificate? 9. Details of the insurance company or bank that provided the Performance Bond (Surety) for this project.

  • Received 3 July 2017
    Decided 27 July 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-2017-168
    Requester Type Media
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    ​The total level of refusals of offers of social housing per each local authority, during the period 01/07/2016 to 30/06/2017. The refusals as a percentage of overall offers made per each local authority. The number of dwellings refused by multiple applicants. The proportion of the total number of dwellings offered during this period. The number of the qualified households suspended for refusing more than two offers during this period. The proportion of the total housing list.

  • Received 25 April 2017
    Decided 26 July 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-106
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    ​Copy of any letters sent by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government or his Department Officials to the Irish Times in relation to that papers coverage of the issue of house completion statistics, Rebuilding Ireland, housing policy and related matters for the period from 10/04/2017 to 24/04/2017.

  • Received 26 April 2017
    Decided 26 July 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2017-108
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    ​Any information held by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government on the recently established Housing Data Analytics Group including minutes of meetings, reports or files presented at or in between meetings.

  • Received 24 April 2017
    Decided 25 July 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference CC6-1-22- 148
    Requester Type Other
    Galway County Council

    I have been on to the Housing Grant section regarding information on my uncle X. I have now been appointed as his committee under the ward of court office as of the 1st March 2017. I understand a grant was applied for under his name between the dates of March 2014 and August 2015. I have been asked to get any correspondence in this matter from yourselves.

  • Received 27 June 2017
    Decided 25 July 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference CC6-1-22- 175
    Requester Type Journalist
    Galway County Council

    I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act in relation to social housing refusals. I am looking for the total number of refusals of social housing for 2015 and 2016 and what reasons were given

  • Received 23 May 2017
    Decided 25 July 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference 170071
    Requester Type Other
    Cork County Council

    The process by which Social & Affordable Housing is assessed including categories etc..

  • Received 31 July 2017
    Decided 24 July 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI/058/17
    Requester Type Other
    Donegal County Council

    Records in realtion to Housing Aplication/hap/homelessness

  • Received 27 June 2017
    Decided 24 July 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI 110 17
    Requester Type Journalist
    South Dublin County Council

    The total number of refusals of social housing for 2015 and 2016 and what reasons were given.

  • Received
    Decided 20 July 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference
    Requester Type Journalist
    Limerick City and County Council

    request in relation to social housing refusals. I'm looking for the total number of refusals of social housing for 2015 and 2016 and what reasons were given.

  • Received
    Decided 20 July 2017
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference
    Requester Type Journalist
    Limerick City and County Council

    The number of lodged complaints regarding repairs needed in local authority housing for 2015,2016 and 2017 to date. A list of all the complaint issues regarding repairs needed in local authority housing for 2015,2016 and 2017 to date. A copy of the complaint documents regarding repairs needed in local authority housing for 2015, 2016 and 2017 to date with the residences personal information redacted where needed.

  • Received 27 June 2017
    Decided 20 July 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference 17/89
    Requester Type Media
    Kildare County Council

    Social Housing Refusals. Total Number of Refusals of Social Housing for 2015 and 2016 and what reasons were Given.

  • Received 10 July 2017
    Decided 20 July 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-2017-173
    Requester Type Media
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    All Department correspondence to date on Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy's fire safety review of all multi-storey apartment blocks in Ireland, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. All internal Department correspondence on Grenfell Towers 14/06/2017 and 10/07/2017, including whether any facilities in Ireland are also at risk of a similar tragedy.

  • Received 21 June 2017
    Decided 18 July 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-2017-148
    Requester Type Media
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    All correspondence between the short-term letting company AirBnB and the Minister and/or the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government between 01/01/2017 and 21/06/2017. Any information relating to lobbying of the minister from AirBnB between 01/01/2017 and 21/06/2017.

  • Received 21 June 2017
    Decided 18 July 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-2017-149
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Correspondence between the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and Fingal County Council, Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown in relation to short term lets (AirBnB) for the period 21/06/2016 to 21/06/2017. All records detailing if a working group has been set up to investigate the effects of short term lets on the housing market, and the names of the membersof the working group and the plan to properly investigate short term lets/ effects on the housing market.​

  • Received 21 June 2017
    Decided 18 July 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference 170094
    Requester Type Journalist
    Cork County Council

    Copies of Reps made by Members of the Oireachtas opposing the granting of planning permission for new housing developments including social housing from 01/01/2015 to date of request