Environment

374. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form a breakdown by county of the number of housing adaption grants distributed in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the amount of money spent per annum; the number awaiting decision in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44687/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

374. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form a breakdown by county of the number of housing adaption grants distributed in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the amount of money spent per annum; the number awaiting decision in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44687/13]

373. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the legislation that will put the Pyrite Resolution Board on a statutory footing will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44682/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

373. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the legislation that will put the Pyrite Resolution Board on a statutory footing will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44682/13]

372. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make the necessary changes to the configuration of homeless services which creates a strict division between Dublin and Wicklow in view of the close relationship between the towns of Dún Laoghaire and Bray. [44675/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

372. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make the necessary changes to the configuration of homeless services which creates a strict division between Dublin and Wicklow in view of the close relationship between the towns of Dún Laoghaire and Bray. [44675/13]

371. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update regarding the announcement made on 19 July 2012 that his Department would allocate €100 million for social housing, which would result in the provision of 800 new units across the country; the number of units that have been completed in each local authority area; and his views on the way this will impact on the 500 new units that were announced in budget 2014. [44674/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

371. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update regarding the announcement made on 19 July 2012 that his Department would allocate €100 million for social housing, which would result in the provision of 800 new units across the country; the number of units that have been completed in each local authority area; and his views on the way this will impact on the 500 new units that were announced in budget 2014. [44674/13]

370. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of new houses each local authority has acquired in each of the past ten years; if these houses were new builds or acquired through the National Asset Management Agency or any other available scheme; his plans to build or acquire new social housing over the next five years on a yearly basis. [44673/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

370. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of new houses each local authority has acquired in each of the past ten years; if these houses were new builds or acquired through the National Asset Management Agency or any other available scheme; his plans to build or acquire new social housing over the next five years on a yearly basis. [44673/13]

369. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the budget 2014 allocation to address long-term homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44667/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

369. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the budget 2014 allocation to address long-term homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44667/13]

368. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if grant aid for radon remediation works will be made available to persons who live in radon black spots as established by the RPII. in view of the fact that persons in these areas who qualify for Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland grants under the better energy homes scheme face the problem of increased radon concentrations as a result of greater airtightness following the draught proofing of the house. [44646/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

368. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if grant aid for radon remediation works will be made available to persons who live in radon black spots as established by the RPII. in view of the fact that persons in these areas who qualify for Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland grants under the better energy homes scheme face the problem of increased radon concentrations as a result of greater airtightness following the draught proofing of the house. [44646/13]

367. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to examine the senior alert scheme; if he will provide extra resources to help persons upgrade to enable them to use a mobile phone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44632/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

367. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to examine the senior alert scheme; if he will provide extra resources to help persons upgrade to enable them to use a mobile phone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44632/13]

366. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way the Dublin local authorities are to absorb the funding cuts by year end, so there is no pass on directly or indirectly to homeless services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44592/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

366. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way the Dublin local authorities are to absorb the funding cuts by year end, so there is no pass on directly or indirectly to homeless services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44592/13]

365. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of cuts made to front-line homeless services as a result of budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44591/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

365. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of cuts made to front-line homeless services as a result of budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44591/13]

364. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the capacity in litres for water storage on Cape Clear island, County Cork; the annual demand in litres for water on the island; when added capacity will be provided on the island in order that water will be provided on a 24 hour basis throughout the year rather than the present system where the water supply is turned off for 12 hours a day during dry spells; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44557/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

364. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the capacity in litres for water storage on Cape Clear island, County Cork; the annual demand in litres for water on the island; when added capacity will be provided on the island in order that water will be provided on a 24 hour basis throughout the year rather than the present system where the water supply is turned off for 12 hours a day during dry spells; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44557/13]

363. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 22 May 2013, the steps being taken to assist those trapped in the shared ownership scheme; if the Government review on this matter has been completed; the steps that will be taken to assist the families affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44554/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

363. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 22 May 2013, the steps being taken to assist those trapped in the shared ownership scheme; if the Government review on this matter has been completed; the steps that will be taken to assist the families affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44554/13]

362. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of houses in Dublin North West; if he will provide a breakdown of the location of any houses that have been transferred by the National Asset Management Agency to the local authorities for the purpose of alleviating social housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44551/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

362. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of houses in Dublin North West; if he will provide a breakdown of the location of any houses that have been transferred by the National Asset Management Agency to the local authorities for the purpose of alleviating social housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44551/13]

361. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide grant aid to households for the replacement of lead pipes to improve the quality and safety of water supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44549/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

361. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide grant aid to households for the replacement of lead pipes to improve the quality and safety of water supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44549/13]

360. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by local authority and housing body of the number of homes they have repossessed in each year since 2010, under any lending or finance scheme they offer, indicating the numbers repossessed in each scheme mortgage, shared ownership, affordable ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44457/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

360. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by local authority and housing body of the number of homes they have repossessed in each year since 2010, under any lending or finance scheme they offer, indicating the numbers repossessed in each scheme mortgage, shared ownership, affordable ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44457/13]

359. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by local authority housing body of the outstanding number of persons in the shared ownership scheme in each local authority; the number in that scheme that are in arrears and the total number of loans in arrears; the number in arrears of more than 90 days, more than 180 days, and over a year, respectively; if he will also provide a breakdown of those in rental arrears; the number in arrears on the loan portion total; the number in arrears of more than 90 days, 180 day and over a yea, respectivelyr; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44456/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

359. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by local authority housing body of the outstanding number of persons in the shared ownership scheme in each local authority; the number in that scheme that are in arrears and the total number of loans in arrears; the number in arrears of more than 90 days, more than 180 days, and over a year, respectively; if he will also provide a breakdown of those in rental arrears; the number in arrears on the loan portion total; the number in arrears of more than 90 days, 180 day and over a yea, respectivelyr; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44456/13]

358. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by local authority housing body of the total number of mortgages currently outstanding under the affordable housing scheme, and of those mortgages, the total number that are in arrears in each local authority, the number in arrears of over 90 days, over 180 days, and over a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44455/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

358. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by local authority housing body of the total number of mortgages currently outstanding under the affordable housing scheme, and of those mortgages, the total number that are in arrears in each local authority, the number in arrears of over 90 days, over 180 days, and over a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44455/13]

357. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by housing body of local authority mortgages issued, the number in arrears, the number in arrears of more than 90 days, more than 180 days, and over a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44454/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

357. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by housing body of local authority mortgages issued, the number in arrears, the number in arrears of more than 90 days, more than 180 days, and over a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44454/13]

356. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the pyrite remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44432/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

356. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the pyrite remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44432/13]

355. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the budget being made available for Irish Water; the amount that has been spent to date in setting-up Irish Water; the budgeted expenditure for the coming years; the cost savings, economies of scales and increased efficiencies Irish Water will achieve, and the timescale for achieving these targets; the way the achievement of these targets will be measured and reported and the arrangements he is putting in place to make these reports easily available to the public; if Irish Water is subject to freedom of information legislation in view of the fact that it is a publicly funded body and, if not, whether he will make arrangements to have it made so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44429/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

355. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the budget being made available for Irish Water; the amount that has been spent to date in setting-up Irish Water; the budgeted expenditure for the coming years; the cost savings, economies of scales and increased efficiencies Irish Water will achieve, and the timescale for achieving these targets; the way the achievement of these targets will be measured and reported and the arrangements he is putting in place to make these reports easily available to the public; if Irish Water is subject to freedom of information legislation in view of the fact that it is a publicly funded body and, if not, whether he will make arrangements to have it made so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44429/13]

354. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take regarding a company (details supplied) and the inadequate and poor recycling facilities it operates. [44371/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

354. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take regarding a company (details supplied) and the inadequate and poor recycling facilities it operates. [44371/13]

353. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will fund the replacement of lead piping by local authorities to prevent the danger of water becoming contaminated. [44369/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

353. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will fund the replacement of lead piping by local authorities to prevent the danger of water becoming contaminated. [44369/13]

352. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any progress in his Department in endorsing the social, economic and environmental plan produced by the rapid area implementation teams in the northside of Cork city under the city north-west regeneration scheme and in funding the recommendations outlined in the SEEP; his views on whether regeneration has to be more than bricks and mortar and whether the issues raised in the SEEP are vital for a community undergoing significant transformation in the years ahead. [44367/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

352. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any progress in his Department in endorsing the social, economic and environmental plan produced by the rapid area implementation teams in the northside of Cork city under the city north-west regeneration scheme and in funding the recommendations outlined in the SEEP; his views on whether regeneration has to be more than bricks and mortar and whether the issues raised in the SEEP are vital for a community undergoing significant transformation in the years ahead. [44367/13]

351. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider introducing legislation restricting high tree growth to address ongoing difficulties with lack of light and loss of light for affected householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44287/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

351. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider introducing legislation restricting high tree growth to address ongoing difficulties with lack of light and loss of light for affected householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44287/13]

350. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of money from the recently announced jobs stimulus capital programme that will be spent on social housing building; the deadline for applications by local authorities for this funding; the dates on whch decisions may be expected on the local authority applications; the date(s) on which the funding will be realeased for successful applicants; the deadline by which all such funds must be spent; and the number of applications from local authorities recieved to date broken down by local authority and location of proposed build. [44265/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

350. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of money from the recently announced jobs stimulus capital programme that will be spent on social housing building; the deadline for applications by local authorities for this funding; the dates on whch decisions may be expected on the local authority applications; the date(s) on which the funding will be realeased for successful applicants; the deadline by which all such funds must be spent; and the number of applications from local authorities recieved to date broken down by local authority and location of proposed build. [44265/13]

349. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has met with local residents with regard to their concerns about a development in an estate (details supplied) in County Dublin. [44202/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

349. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has met with local residents with regard to their concerns about a development in an estate (details supplied) in County Dublin. [44202/13]

348. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has provided funding for a development in an estate (details supplied) in County Dublin; the level of funding involved and the conditions this funding is based upon; if an alternative site was considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44201/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

348. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has provided funding for a development in an estate (details supplied) in County Dublin; the level of funding involved and the conditions this funding is based upon; if an alternative site was considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44201/13]

347. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the details of the new local election boundaries affecting a town (details supplied) in County Meath; the practical implications of this in terms of engineering and administration services to these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44143/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

347. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the details of the new local election boundaries affecting a town (details supplied) in County Meath; the practical implications of this in terms of engineering and administration services to these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44143/13]

346. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will commit to ending long-term homelessness by restoring the homeless budget to 2012 allocation levels, with no further cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44121/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2013

346. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will commit to ending long-term homelessness by restoring the homeless budget to 2012 allocation levels, with no further cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44121/13]

North American Energy Infrastructure Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 October 2013

North American Energy Infrastructure Act - Prohibits any person from constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric transmission facility at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico without obtaining approval under this Act. Requires the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to oil pipelines, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), with respect to natural gas pipelines, or the Secretary of Energy (DOE), with respect to electric transmission facilities, to approve a request for approval of construction, connection, operation, or maintenance unless it is not in U.S. national security interests. Declares that such an approval shall not be construed to constitute a major federal action for purposes of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Makes conforming amendments to the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act.

Aandachtspunten bij de begroting 2014 van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 22 October 2013

Aandachtspunten bij de begroting 2014 van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014

United States · United States Senate · 21 October 2013

Reactie op het verzoek van de vaste commissie voor Infrastructuur en Milieu over de uitkomsten van de bestuurlijke overleggen over het MIRT.

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 October 2013

Reactie op het verzoek van de vaste commissie voor Infrastructuur en Milieu over de uitkomsten van de bestuurlijke overleggen over het MIRT.

Notice from the Ministry of the Environment of the Italian Republic pursuant to Article 3(2)(a) of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons

European Union · Council of the European Union · 19 October 2013

152. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43951/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2013

152. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43951/13]

151. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the net effect of the commercial rates revaluation on each local authority; if compensation will be given to local authorities who lose income as a result of the revaluation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43920/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2013

151. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the net effect of the commercial rates revaluation on each local authority; if compensation will be given to local authorities who lose income as a result of the revaluation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43920/13]

150. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an unfinished housing estate (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has been granted waivers and exemptions are liable for property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43943/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2013

150. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an unfinished housing estate (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has been granted waivers and exemptions are liable for property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43943/13]

61. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which in the coming year, she expects to be in a position to transfer responsibility for meeting the housing needs of those on local authority housing lists and having to rely on rent support from her Department to the Department of the Environment thereby achieving considerable savings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43307/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2013

61. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which in the coming year, she expects to be in a position to transfer responsibility for meeting the housing needs of those on local authority housing lists and having to rely on rent support from her Department to the Department of the Environment thereby achieving considerable savings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43307/13]

Aan bewindspersoon reactie vragen op petitie Stichting Leefbaar Buitengebied en Groene 11, incl. St. Natuur en Milieu

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 17 October 2013

Aan bewindspersoon reactie vragen op petitie Stichting Leefbaar Buitengebied en Groene 11, incl. St. Natuur en Milieu

95. Deputy Michael Conaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of site inspections, audits and compliance monitoring of a recycling company (details supplied) in Dublin 10 carried out by the Environment Protection Agency to verify compliance with the requirements of the waste licence in 2013 and each year since 2003, when the licence was granted; and if he will provide details on what enforcement action it deemed necessary to ensure that the conditions of the licence are complied with. [43866/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

95. Deputy Michael Conaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of site inspections, audits and compliance monitoring of a recycling company (details supplied) in Dublin 10 carried out by the Environment Protection Agency to verify compliance with the requirements of the waste licence in 2013 and each year since 2003, when the licence was granted; and if he will provide details on what enforcement action it deemed necessary to ensure that the conditions of the licence are complied with. [43866/13]

94. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has received any submissions from the County Managers' Association in relation to local authority loans; if any such correspondence, having been received, indicates an approach that might be adopted by local authorities to housing related loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43843/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

94. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has received any submissions from the County Managers' Association in relation to local authority loans; if any such correspondence, having been received, indicates an approach that might be adopted by local authorities to housing related loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43843/13]

93. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which housing costs will be calculated in the future with regard to rental payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43840/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

93. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which housing costs will be calculated in the future with regard to rental payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43840/13]

92. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reverse the reduction in section 10 homeless funding, notified to Waterford City Council in respect of the south east region for the provision of homeless services including the reduction at such a late stage in the financial year, to the budget of Suan Saoir, Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43831/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

92. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reverse the reduction in section 10 homeless funding, notified to Waterford City Council in respect of the south east region for the provision of homeless services including the reduction at such a late stage in the financial year, to the budget of Suan Saoir, Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43831/13]

91. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if direct payments to landlords will be allowed in the social rent sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43830/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

91. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if direct payments to landlords will be allowed in the social rent sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43830/13]

90. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are changes planned for the direct payment of local authority renter allowances to landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43829/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

90. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are changes planned for the direct payment of local authority renter allowances to landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43829/13]

89. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the method that local housing allowances will be implemented in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43828/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

89. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the method that local housing allowances will be implemented in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43828/13]

88. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is additional help or support to those who are hardest hit and if there is any discretionary payment fund when it comes to the issue of rental assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43827/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

88. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is additional help or support to those who are hardest hit and if there is any discretionary payment fund when it comes to the issue of rental assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43827/13]

87. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the new changes regarding rental assistance will impact on all payments immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43826/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

87. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the new changes regarding rental assistance will impact on all payments immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43826/13]

86. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide information on the new local housing allowances retractions and guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43825/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

86. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide information on the new local housing allowances retractions and guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43825/13]

85. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of Bills his Department has published since March 2011; the number of regulatory impact assessments that his Department has published since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43814/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

85. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of Bills his Department has published since March 2011; the number of regulatory impact assessments that his Department has published since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43814/13]