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Question· writtenPQ 379asked

480 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the application by Kildare County Council in regard to funding for the refurbishment of a housing scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5596/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

480 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the application by Kildare County Council in regard to funding for the refurbishment of a housing scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5596/04]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

502 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will make funding available to Dublin City Council to carry out much needed precinct improvements in Markievicz House flat complex, Dublin 2, in view of the ongoing neglect of some of our inner city flat complexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6053/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

502 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will make funding available to Dublin City Council to carry out much needed precinct improvements in Markievicz House flat complex, Dublin 2, in view of the ongoing neglect of some of our inner city flat complexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6053/04]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

479 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Markievicz House flats, Dublin 2, still have no sinks in their bathroom; and if he will release funding to the city council in order that it can carry out the relevant work and install sinks as a matter of urgency. [6354/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

479 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Markievicz House flats, Dublin 2, still have no sinks in their bathroom; and if he will release funding to the city council in order that it can carry out the relevant work and install sinks as a matter of urgency. [6354/04]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

478 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government , regarding the housing aid for the elderly scheme, total grants allocated under the scheme in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and the amount available in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6085/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

478 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government , regarding the housing aid for the elderly scheme, total grants allocated under the scheme in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and the amount available in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6085/04]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

477 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposed Bills being processed by his Department include provisions to make gazumping by housing developers a criminal offence. [5742/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

477 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposed Bills being processed by his Department include provisions to make gazumping by housing developers a criminal offence. [5742/04]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

410 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in approving an application under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that it was lodged in mid-2003; if a decision in the case will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6085/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

410 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in approving an application under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that it was lodged in mid-2003; if a decision in the case will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6085/04]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 419 of 10 February 2004, if it is possible for persons (details supplied) to be allowed to purchase outright the leasehold in their houses in view of the fact that this is the normal procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5439/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

224 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 419 of 10 February 2004, if it is possible for persons (details supplied) to be allowed to purchase outright the leasehold in their houses in view of the fact that this is the normal procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5439/04]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the circumstances in which the recent time extension regarding the first-time buyers grant apply; the persons who qualify for this extension of time; if there are outstanding circumstances under which a person can apply for the first-time buyers grant now; and if the Government has plans to introduce measures to help those who missed out on the first-time buyers grant when it was abolished. [5438/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

223 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the circumstances in which the recent time extension regarding the first-time buyers grant apply; the persons who qualify for this extension of time; if there are outstanding circumstances under which a person can apply for the first-time buyers grant now; and if the Government has plans to introduce measures to help those who missed out on the first-time buyers grant when it was abolished. [5438/04]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are still Dublin City Council properties with only outdoor toilet facilities for tenants; and his Department’s plans to ensure that Dublin City Council and other local authorities bring these properties in line with national and international housing standards and regulations. [5437/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

222 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are still Dublin City Council properties with only outdoor toilet facilities for tenants; and his Department’s plans to ensure that Dublin City Council and other local authorities bring these properties in line with national and international housing standards and regulations. [5437/04]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the purpose of the works he intends to have carried out at Beladd Park housing estate in Portlaoise; and the options his Department is considering for its future use. [5513/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

216 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the purpose of the works he intends to have carried out at Beladd Park housing estate in Portlaoise; and the options his Department is considering for its future use. [5513/04]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

141 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals his Department has in relation to the shortage of places in Balbriggan primary schools, in view of the massive increase in the population with new housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5434/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

141 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals his Department has in relation to the shortage of places in Balbriggan primary schools, in view of the massive increase in the population with new housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5434/04]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

290 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing accommodation starts for travellers per local authority allocated and completed between 2002 and 2003. [5174/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2004

290 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing accommodation starts for travellers per local authority allocated and completed between 2002 and 2003. [5174/04]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

513 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the period of time a person must be on the housing list to qualify for rent subsidy; if a person has to be assessed by the environmental officer of the health board or the housing officer of the local authority to which the person has applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5034/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

513 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the period of time a person must be on the housing list to qualify for rent subsidy; if a person has to be assessed by the environmental officer of the health board or the housing officer of the local authority to which the person has applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5034/04]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

479 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 518 of 7 October 2003, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the housing scheme in question (details supplied) is unlikely to be ready by 2 April 2004; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a large number of first-time buyers may have difficulty in meeting the completion and occupation deadline for qualification for the first-time buyer's grant through no fault of their own; if consideration is being given by his Department to the way in which these difficulties might be addressed; his latest proposals to ensure a fair outcome in this regard; and if, in view of these continuing difficulties, he will drop altogether the time limit condition for the payment of the first-time buyer's grant. [4680/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

479 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 518 of 7 October 2003, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the housing scheme in question (details supplied) is unlikely to be ready by 2 April 2004; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a large number of first-time buyers may have difficulty in meeting the completion and occupation deadline for qualification for the first-time buyer's grant through no fault of their own; if consideration is being given by his Department to the way in which these difficulties might be addressed; his latest proposals to ensure a fair outcome in this regard; and if, in view of these continuing difficulties, he will drop altogether the time limit condition for the payment of the first-time buyer's grant. [4680/04]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

337 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to provide additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Waterford given the significant increase in housing developments in the area and bearing in mind that the school has a lengthy waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5103/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

337 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to provide additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Waterford given the significant increase in housing developments in the area and bearing in mind that the school has a lengthy waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5103/04]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his recent announcement of funding under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme, the reasons the Eastern Regional Health Authority was allocated only 14.5% of the available funding when it covers over 33% of the State's population; the criteria used to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4495/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

188 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his recent announcement of funding under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme, the reasons the Eastern Regional Health Authority was allocated only 14.5% of the available funding when it covers over 33% of the State's population; the criteria used to allocate such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4495/04]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

291 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to scrap all county development plans as part of the Government's strategy to provide more one-off housing in the countryside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4082/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2004

291 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to scrap all county development plans as part of the Government's strategy to provide more one-off housing in the countryside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4082/04]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

141 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the degree of discretion which remains with community welfare officers in making assessments of housing needs subsequent to the introduction of changes in the supplementary welfare allowance scheme, particularly regarding the rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3857/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2004

141 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the degree of discretion which remains with community welfare officers in making assessments of housing needs subsequent to the introduction of changes in the supplementary welfare allowance scheme, particularly regarding the rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3857/04]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

80 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the effect SI 728 of 2003 has on people applying for rent supplement; the precautions that she has put in place regarding crisis situations; the discussions which took place between her Department and the Department for Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Minister of State with responsibility for housing in relation to the changes; and the discussions that took place with the wide range of organisations that deal on a daily basis with persons on low income regarding the impact of this SI which came into effect on 31 January 2004. [4098/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2004

80 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the effect SI 728 of 2003 has on people applying for rent supplement; the precautions that she has put in place regarding crisis situations; the discussions which took place between her Department and the Department for Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Minister of State with responsibility for housing in relation to the changes; and the discussions that took place with the wide range of organisations that deal on a daily basis with persons on low income regarding the impact of this SI which came into effect on 31 January 2004. [4098/04]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

471 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will assess the restrictions as an expenditure cutback in view of the vulnerability of people likely to be affected by the restrictions on eligibility for rent supplement, and in view of the several meetings held with the Department of Finance ; if the failure to hold even a personal meeting with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to plan and develop a co-ordinated programme for social housing support to protect the most disadvantaged in Irish society was appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3939/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

471 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will assess the restrictions as an expenditure cutback in view of the vulnerability of people likely to be affected by the restrictions on eligibility for rent supplement, and in view of the several meetings held with the Department of Finance ; if the failure to hold even a personal meeting with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to plan and develop a co-ordinated programme for social housing support to protect the most disadvantaged in Irish society was appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3939/04]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

442 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be given to a group (details supplied) in Dromina, Charleville, County Cork; and if he has received all the supporting documentation from Cork County Council and this group. [3833/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

442 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be given to a group (details supplied) in Dromina, Charleville, County Cork; and if he has received all the supporting documentation from Cork County Council and this group. [3833/04]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

441 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the safe home organisation as referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 493 of 3 February 2004; the way in which they can be contacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3831/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

441 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the safe home organisation as referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 493 of 3 February 2004; the way in which they can be contacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3831/04]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

438 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money advanced by his Department to all local authorities in the country under the improvement works-in-lieu of local authority housing for each year since its inception; the number of grants this represents for each year; the amount of money and the number of grants advanced to Dublin City Council over the same period; the changes which have been made since the scheme's inception in the way the weekly repayment amounts are computed; if the scheme represents a worthwhile intervention in the delivery of housing policy; his views on the difficulty or otherwise for participants of buying out of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3749/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

438 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money advanced by his Department to all local authorities in the country under the improvement works-in-lieu of local authority housing for each year since its inception; the number of grants this represents for each year; the amount of money and the number of grants advanced to Dublin City Council over the same period; the changes which have been made since the scheme's inception in the way the weekly repayment amounts are computed; if the scheme represents a worthwhile intervention in the delivery of housing policy; his views on the difficulty or otherwise for participants of buying out of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3749/04]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

419 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the funding his Department has made available to Kildare County Council and Newbridge Town Council, it will be possible for the residents of Liffey Terrace, Newbridge, County Kildare to be allowed to purchase outright the leasehold in their houses in view of the fact that this is the normal procedure. [3823/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

419 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the funding his Department has made available to Kildare County Council and Newbridge Town Council, it will be possible for the residents of Liffey Terrace, Newbridge, County Kildare to be allowed to purchase outright the leasehold in their houses in view of the fact that this is the normal procedure. [3823/04]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

241 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the new housing developments that have considerably increased the population of Gorey, County Wexford; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this is likely to continue as many more housing developments are under way in the area; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the Loreto primary school, Gorey, County Wexford, does not have the capacity to accommodate additional pupils and will have to refuse enrolment to many newly arrived families with schoolchildren; the steps his Department is taking to ensure that all children residing in Gorey town can avail of primary education in their immediate locality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3622/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

241 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the new housing developments that have considerably increased the population of Gorey, County Wexford; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this is likely to continue as many more housing developments are under way in the area; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the Loreto primary school, Gorey, County Wexford, does not have the capacity to accommodate additional pupils and will have to refuse enrolment to many newly arrived families with schoolchildren; the steps his Department is taking to ensure that all children residing in Gorey town can avail of primary education in their immediate locality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3622/04]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

41 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence the Defence Forces property which has been handed over or is planned to transfer for the purposes of the new affordable housing initiative agreed in Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3303/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

41 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence the Defence Forces property which has been handed over or is planned to transfer for the purposes of the new affordable housing initiative agreed in Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3303/04]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

331 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has had further discussions with An Taisce with a view to ensuring the right of rural dwellers to live in their own communities, having particular regard to his previous pronouncement on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3413/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

331 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has had further discussions with An Taisce with a view to ensuring the right of rural dwellers to live in their own communities, having particular regard to his previous pronouncement on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3413/04]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

316 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on each local authority housing list in County Louth for each year since 1997; the number of local authority houses allocated for each local authority in County Louth in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3355/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

316 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on each local authority housing list in County Louth for each year since 1997; the number of local authority houses allocated for each local authority in County Louth in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3355/04]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

314 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities in 2003 who sought his Department's approval to use their internal capital receipts which were surplus to the requirements of their housing construction and remedial works programme for the provision of central heating and window replacement in their rented housing stock; and the amount in each case. [3337/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

314 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities in 2003 who sought his Department's approval to use their internal capital receipts which were surplus to the requirements of their housing construction and remedial works programme for the provision of central heating and window replacement in their rented housing stock; and the amount in each case. [3337/04]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

313 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total allocation made to health boards in 2002 and 2003 under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme; the total allocation set aside or allocated for 2004; the number of jobs this funding will cover; the breakdown of funding per health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3336/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

313 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total allocation made to health boards in 2002 and 2003 under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme; the total allocation set aside or allocated for 2004; the number of jobs this funding will cover; the breakdown of funding per health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3336/04]

Question· oralPQ 45asked

206 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the involvement he has in the new proposals being brought forward by the Government for once-off rural housing; his views on development charges on homes in the CLÁR areas where it is clear there is great difficulty in holding populations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3194/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

206 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the involvement he has in the new proposals being brought forward by the Government for once-off rural housing; his views on development charges on homes in the CLÁR areas where it is clear there is great difficulty in holding populations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3194/04]

Question· oralPQ 42asked

134 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether the current planning regulations need to be revised to meet the pressing need for housing in rural communities. [3368/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

134 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether the current planning regulations need to be revised to meet the pressing need for housing in rural communities. [3368/04]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

515 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which it is intended that persons in a one income household earning €35,000 provide themselves with a home of their own, particularly if they are excluded from the local authority waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3213/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

515 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which it is intended that persons in a one income household earning €35,000 provide themselves with a home of their own, particularly if they are excluded from the local authority waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3213/04]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

517 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he is likely to give directions to the various local authorities to increase the loan limits in respect of shared ownership or annuity loans, having particular regard to the fact that the present limit of €130,000 makes it impossible for young persons to provide themselves with a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3215/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

517 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he is likely to give directions to the various local authorities to increase the loan limits in respect of shared ownership or annuity loans, having particular regard to the fact that the present limit of €130,000 makes it impossible for young persons to provide themselves with a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3215/04]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

516 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has authorised an increase in the shared ownership and annuity loans in some local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3214/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

516 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has authorised an increase in the shared ownership and annuity loans in some local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3214/04]

Question· writtenPQ 384asked

514 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which it is intended that a person or a couple can provide themselves with a home of their own, if their income is €10,000 above the maximum qualifying income limit for shared ownership or other local authority loans and they will not be entertained by banks or building societies on the grounds of insufficiency of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3212/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

514 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which it is intended that a person or a couple can provide themselves with a home of their own, if their income is €10,000 above the maximum qualifying income limit for shared ownership or other local authority loans and they will not be entertained by banks or building societies on the grounds of insufficiency of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3212/04]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

513 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses provided throughout the country occupied to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3211/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

513 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses provided throughout the country occupied to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3211/04]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

512 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses built and occupied in County Kildare since the inception of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3210/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

512 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses built and occupied in County Kildare since the inception of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3210/04]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

502 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants on the Kildare County Council housing list for Kildare town; the number on the list for the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3136/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

502 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants on the Kildare County Council housing list for Kildare town; the number on the list for the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3136/04]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

495 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are regulations or guidelines in place to facilitate the transfer of residents from one local authority to another; if the Department has any role in requests for such transfers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3046/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

495 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are regulations or guidelines in place to facilitate the transfer of residents from one local authority to another; if the Department has any role in requests for such transfers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3046/04]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

494 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will list the voluntary and co-operative housing associations involved in accommodating returned Irish emigrants, which are financially assisted by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3021/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

494 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will list the voluntary and co-operative housing associations involved in accommodating returned Irish emigrants, which are financially assisted by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3021/04]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

493 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that it is possible for an Irish person living abroad to apply to an Irish local authority for social housing while still living in a foreign country; if Dublin City Council is implementing this policy change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3020/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

493 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that it is possible for an Irish person living abroad to apply to an Irish local authority for social housing while still living in a foreign country; if Dublin City Council is implementing this policy change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3020/04]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

491 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is entitled to the first-time buyer's grant, in view of the fact that the foundations were poured by 14 November 2002 and the person had entered into a contract to purchase the house prior to the 14 November deadline. [3018/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

491 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is entitled to the first-time buyer's grant, in view of the fact that the foundations were poured by 14 November 2002 and the person had entered into a contract to purchase the house prior to the 14 November deadline. [3018/04]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

485 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the formal communication his Department has with local authorities regarding the equitable operation of the disabled persons' housing grant scheme; the plans he has to issue formal guidelines in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2906/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

485 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the formal communication his Department has with local authorities regarding the equitable operation of the disabled persons' housing grant scheme; the plans he has to issue formal guidelines in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2906/04]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

481 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the allocations to the Southern Health Board for the housing aid for the elderly scheme for 2003 and 2004. [2902/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 February 2004

481 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the allocations to the Southern Health Board for the housing aid for the elderly scheme for 2003 and 2004. [2902/04]

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