He has said; 

“The shortage of rental properties and ever increasing cost of renting is a national issue with local implications. All of Dublin has felt the impact of rent increases. Councils will play a key role in the delivery of affordable homes in the next five years. Given its track record, Fine Gael cannot be trusted to deliver what is needed. 

“The walls are closing in on people who are not being served by the failed FG Rebuilding Ireland housing policy. The only winners right now are landlords who are capitalising on this government’s inability to end this crisis. 

“If Minster Murphy does not change tack immediately we will continue to see rents rise at speed and more families will enter homelessness. Fine Gael need to introduce a rent register and make the entire country a rent pressure zone at a bare minimum.   

“For three years the Labour Party has been campaigning for action to limit the reasons for evictions, cap rents and ensure transparency for renters so they know what the previous rent of a property was.

“The primary cause of homelessness is high rents and premature ending of tenancies. Rents have reached levels which makes hopes of security for families. In Dublin rents have increased by 7.1%. 

“This is a question of fairness. Beyond causing homelessness for thousands, those who are managing to rent are subject to grossly unfair rents.  Fine Gael won’t introduce rent caps, they won’t introduce a rent register; they won’t do anything of consequence to assist renters. Next week it’s time the government was send a clear message.”

Shane and the Labour Party support the Raise the Roof national rally for housing on Saturday 18^th May in Dublin. Now is the time for action.

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If you would like to see more about my housing policy, please go to my website’s homepage and if you want to read the Labour Party‘s Affordable Housing For All Policy Document, click here.

For a representative who will work to get Dublin City Council to build social and affordable housing as it has done in the past, please give me your #1 vote in the local elections on Friday 24th May.

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The application number is 2920/19. Please get in touch with any questions you may have about this, or if you need help understanding what the application entails at hello@shanefolan.ie!

Proposal: Planning permission for revisions to a previously permitted mixed-use residential development (previously granted under Reg. Ref. 2854/17; ABP Ref. PL29N.249368) to now provide for a ‘Build To Rent’ scheme. The proposed revisions shall consist of:

a) an increase of 77 apartments to now provide for a total of 280 residential units (comprising of 147 1 bedroom units; and 133 2 bedroom units) within the 4 blocks and increase in the heights of previously permitted Block A from 5 storeys (part 4 storey) to 6 storeys (part 4 storeys), Block C from 5 storeys to 6 storeys and Block D from 5 storeys to 8 storeys (part 6 and 7 storeys); the area of Block B shall also be increased;

b) The proposed development shall now comprise the following:

Block A – 6 storey (Part 4 storey) block comprising of 85 residential units (48 1 bedroom units and 37 2 bedroom units) with balconies/terraces on the north, east, south and west elevations.

Block B – 5 storey apartments block comprising 58 residential units (29 1 bedroom units and 29 2 bedroom units) with balconies/terraces on the north, east , south and west elevations. Block B will also comprise the 1 concierge office; 1 community room; and 1 childcare facility with ancillary outdoor play area, all of which will be at ground floor level;

Block C – 6 storey apartment block comprising 30 residential units (6 1 bedroom units and 24 2 bedroom units) with balconies/terraces on the north and south elevations.

Block D – 8 storey (part 6 and 7 storey) apartment block comprising 107 residential units (64 1 bedroom units and 43 2 bedroom units) with balconies/terraces on the north, east, south and west elevations;

c) associated elevation changes to Blocks A, B, C and D;

d) provision of additional amenity facilities including children’s play and recreational area at basement level;

e) reduction in basement level car parking spaces from 249 spaces to 151 spaces;

f) increase in basement level bicycle parking spaces from 212 spaces to 348 spaces;

g) provision of new plant areas and refuse storage at basement level; and,

h) all associated engineering and site development works necessary to facilitate the development

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As you may be aware,plans for a housing development have been submitted to an Bord Pleanála. The notification of a Strategic Housing Development is for 132 apartments.

For your information, I have included a map below, and details on the development and how to make a submission are included overleaf.

As ever, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

With best wishes,

Shane Folan

IMPORTANT:- Strategic Housing Development (SHD) Application submitted to an Bord Pleanála under the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016

DCC SHD Application No.: SHD0007/19

Location: Clare Hall, Malahide Road, Dublin 17

Description: Residential Development – Construction on 132 no. build-to-rent apartments

Dear Area Manager,

I refer you to above Strategic Housing Development Application submitted to An Bord Pleanála under the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016.

Section 8(4)(c)(i) of the Act requires the planning authority to notify elected members of the making of the application, details of where the application can be inspected/purchased and details relating to observations/submissions etc. The Act also requires the planning authority to present the SHD application to the elected members. In this regard, I will advise you when the application has been validated by ABP in order that you can arrange for the presentation to be included on the Agenda of the next Area Committee meeting.

The Area Office is requested to please notify all members of the North Central Area Committee by return of the following:

• Application was submitted to An Bord Pleanála on 12th April 2019, who are now in the process of validating the application.
• The last date for observations/submissions on this application is 16th May 2019.
• The application, may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of:

1. An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, at the following times: 9:15am to 5:30pm on Monday to Friday (except on bank holidays) and
2. Dublin City Council, Planning and Property Development Department, Block 4, Floor 0, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 at the following times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm (except on public/bank holidays)

The application documentation may also be inspected online at the following website: http://www.clarehallshd.com/.

• Submissions/Observations

Any person may, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by an Bord Pleanála of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, make a submission or observation in writing to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, relating to the implications of the proposed development, if carried out, for proper planning and sustainable development in the area or areas concerned and the likely effects on the environment or the likely effects on a European site, as the case may be. of the proposed development, if carried out. Details of how to make a submission/observation are available on: http://www.pleanala.ie/shd/applications/makeshdsubmissionhowto.pdf

Yours faithfully

Executive Manager

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With over 10,ooo people homeless, many struggling to buy or rent, and colossal wait-times on the housing list, it’s clear that Fine Gael’s free-market approach isn’t working. Labour’s motion identifies how €16 billion can be made available to achieve this, without raising taxes, by financing it from the Rainy Day Fund and Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, alongside a commitment to allowing Credit Unions to invest in such a public housing fund. This will allow for the State to build 80,000 homes.

The motion also focuses on the thousands of homes that can be better insulated to help meet Ireland’s obligation to reduce carbon emissions, and to reduce fuel poverty.

Labour wants to return powers to local authorities through Housing Executives for the management, maintenance and development of housing at local government level.

Housing is the issue of our times and a central issue to my campaign. Everyone has a right to shelter and the State has failed to provide that. I strongly hope that our TDs will vote for this motion and encourage everyone to email their TDs to ask that they do.

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Location: The Junction, Station Square, Clongriffin

Time: 8pm

Dear Resident,

You are invited to a public meeting this Tuesday February 5^th where Belmayne estate residents can discuss their concerns.

A number of residents have been in touch and voiced their concern following the Expert Reports which revealed the “fundamental” balcony design flaws and raised fire safety concerns in the Belmayne development.

We want to provide a space where you can raise any concerns you have, and then we can discuss the next steps.

We hope to see you there and as always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

With best wishes,

Shane Folan

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Shane said: “The reports we have seen this week detailing the substandard building practices are very worrying. We cannot stand idly by while people are living in these dwellings”

He continued: “While I am glad that Clúid Housing are taking a positive approach to this where they are responsible, it is a sad state of affairs that it had to come to this.

“It is up to the property manager, to ensure that all of the blocks are fully compliant with Fire Safety standards, and address any discrepancies urgently.”

Shane Folan concluded: “The property management should engage with residents urgently in order to ease any worries they may have and address these problems immediately.”

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I will keep you updated with any developments once I hear of them.

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