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Question· writtenPQ 883asked

940 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is at; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11285/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2008

940 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is at; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11285/08]

Question· writtenPQ 882asked

939 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to allow residents of voluntary housing agencies to purchase their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11242/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2008

939 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to allow residents of voluntary housing agencies to purchase their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11242/08]

Question· writtenPQ 876asked

936 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of inspections of private rented accommodation in 2005, 2006 and 2007; the number which did not meet housing standards in each year; and the number of prosecutions of landlords in each year. [12565/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2008

936 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of inspections of private rented accommodation in 2005, 2006 and 2007; the number which did not meet housing standards in each year; and the number of prosecutions of landlords in each year. [12565/08]

Question· writtenPQ 870asked

934 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the next phase of the regeneration project for an estate (details supplied) in County Clare will take place; if funding is ring-fenced for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11332/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2008

934 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the next phase of the regeneration project for an estate (details supplied) in County Clare will take place; if funding is ring-fenced for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11332/08]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

198 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to eliminate long-standing social housing lists; his views on whether it is appropriate that families on low incomes should be left on housing lists for five to nine years and more; and if he will issue directives to Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and other local authorities in this matter. [11085/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 2008

198 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to eliminate long-standing social housing lists; his views on whether it is appropriate that families on low incomes should be left on housing lists for five to nine years and more; and if he will issue directives to Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and other local authorities in this matter. [11085/08]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

197 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated for housing starts, acquisition and maintenance to all of the town councils in the Cork East constituency including Mallow, Fermoy, Youghal, Cobh and Midleton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11080/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 2008

197 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated for housing starts, acquisition and maintenance to all of the town councils in the Cork East constituency including Mallow, Fermoy, Youghal, Cobh and Midleton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11080/08]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

195 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to introduce a grant system for older house owners who would not have the means to bring their property up to EU energy rating regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11045/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 2008

195 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to introduce a grant system for older house owners who would not have the means to bring their property up to EU energy rating regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11045/08]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

177 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason gardaí were threatening protestors and protectors on the Rath Lugh, Lismullen site, County Meath with the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act with arrest despite the ownership of the land in question being questionable and the fact protestors were trying to prevent the law being broken by private developers working on behalf of the State in the attempted destruction of a national monument as per the National Monuments Act 1930; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11037/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 March 2008

177 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason gardaí were threatening protestors and protectors on the Rath Lugh, Lismullen site, County Meath with the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act with arrest despite the ownership of the land in question being questionable and the fact protestors were trying to prevent the law being broken by private developers working on behalf of the State in the attempted destruction of a national monument as per the National Monuments Act 1930; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11037/08]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

268 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to grant aid for a sector of people (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10906/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2008

268 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to grant aid for a sector of people (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10906/08]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

257 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to funding or grants to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to a house (details supplied); if funding or grants are available from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10750/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2008

257 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to funding or grants to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to a house (details supplied); if funding or grants are available from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10750/08]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

256 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding that has been allocated to the Health Service Executive for the housing aid for the elderly scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10862/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2008

256 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding that has been allocated to the Health Service Executive for the housing aid for the elderly scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10862/08]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

173 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children the average time frame for processing applications under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in each Health Service Executive area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10862/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 March 2008

173 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children the average time frame for processing applications under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in each Health Service Executive area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10862/08]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

545 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that the grant for thatching of the roof for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick is granted without further delay. [10744/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

545 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that the grant for thatching of the roof for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick is granted without further delay. [10744/08]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

537 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the working group on the sale of local authority flats has met since it was announced; when it met; if it issued an interim report; when it will issue the final report to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10439/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

537 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the working group on the sale of local authority flats has met since it was announced; when it met; if it issued an interim report; when it will issue the final report to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10439/08]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

536 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities cannot afford to take up in all cases their allocation of social and affordable housing under the Part V scheme; and the additional funding he will allocate to local authorities in order that they can take up their quotas. [10438/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

536 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities cannot afford to take up in all cases their allocation of social and affordable housing under the Part V scheme; and the additional funding he will allocate to local authorities in order that they can take up their quotas. [10438/08]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

535 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if councils other than Dublin City Council have suspended applications for inclusion on Dublin City Council’s affordable housing list. [10437/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

535 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if councils other than Dublin City Council have suspended applications for inclusion on Dublin City Council’s affordable housing list. [10437/08]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

534 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the suspension of applications for inclusion on Dublin City Council’s affordable housing list; and the steps he will take to restart the scheme. [10436/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

534 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the suspension of applications for inclusion on Dublin City Council’s affordable housing list; and the steps he will take to restart the scheme. [10436/08]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

533 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is acceptable that applications for inclusion on Dublin City Council’s affordable housing list have been suspended; if this constitutes discrimination against persons who would wish to be on the list; and if it is within the parameters of law to suspend the programme or not. [10435/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

533 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is acceptable that applications for inclusion on Dublin City Council’s affordable housing list have been suspended; if this constitutes discrimination against persons who would wish to be on the list; and if it is within the parameters of law to suspend the programme or not. [10435/08]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

523 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for shared ownership housing received by a local authority (details supplied) for each of the past five years; the number of successful applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10233/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

523 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for shared ownership housing received by a local authority (details supplied) for each of the past five years; the number of successful applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10233/08]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

522 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 515 of 9 October 2007, if he has received an application for a remedial scheme for a housing estate from a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10232/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

522 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 515 of 9 October 2007, if he has received an application for a remedial scheme for a housing estate from a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10232/08]

Question· writtenPQ 444asked

520 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the use of under-sink waste disposal units, particularly for people who have concerns in relation to the roll out of the brown bins in the four Dublin county councils, including the smell of these bins after a week or so of kitchen waste and, for smaller housing units, the clutter resulting from the use of three separate bins; if he will encourage the use of under-sink waste disposal units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10193/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

520 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the use of under-sink waste disposal units, particularly for people who have concerns in relation to the roll out of the brown bins in the four Dublin county councils, including the smell of these bins after a week or so of kitchen waste and, for smaller housing units, the clutter resulting from the use of three separate bins; if he will encourage the use of under-sink waste disposal units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10193/08]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

498 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Health Service Executive plans to cease the running of a scheme (details supplied); if and when this scheme will be transferred to the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10411/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

498 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Health Service Executive plans to cease the running of a scheme (details supplied); if and when this scheme will be transferred to the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10411/08]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

312 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the planning policies developed for urban and rural housing, transport, amenity spaces and workplace settings to encourage spontaneous increases in physical activity in adults and children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9501/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2008

312 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the planning policies developed for urban and rural housing, transport, amenity spaces and workplace settings to encourage spontaneous increases in physical activity in adults and children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9501/08]

Question· writtenPQ 501asked

570 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason some housing estates in County Mayo have not been taken in charge for periods of up to eight years since the building works had finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9152/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

570 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason some housing estates in County Mayo have not been taken in charge for periods of up to eight years since the building works had finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9152/08]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

568 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to meet the housing requirements of those on the housing lists in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9150/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

568 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to meet the housing requirements of those on the housing lists in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9150/08]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

563 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 682 of 19 February 2008, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the contract issued by Dublin City Council to purchasers of affordable units under the shared ownership scheme states that purchasers may not sublet any part of the premises without the prior written consent of the council and that purchasers are being advised by it that this means they may not rent out a spare room even if they maintain the property as their principal place of residence; and if he will clarify the position in respect of same. [9041/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

563 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 682 of 19 February 2008, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the contract issued by Dublin City Council to purchasers of affordable units under the shared ownership scheme states that purchasers may not sublet any part of the premises without the prior written consent of the council and that purchasers are being advised by it that this means they may not rent out a spare room even if they maintain the property as their principal place of residence; and if he will clarify the position in respect of same. [9041/08]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

550 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve an application for a housing scheme submitted to his Department by Cork County Council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8838/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

550 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve an application for a housing scheme submitted to his Department by Cork County Council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8838/08]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

547 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will pursue agreement with the voluntary housing sector to facilitate tenants of voluntary housing schemes in the purchase of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8788/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

547 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will pursue agreement with the voluntary housing sector to facilitate tenants of voluntary housing schemes in the purchase of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8788/08]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

545 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made with regard to providing a national park on the lands at a location (details supplied) in County Dublin; the discussions he has had in relation to this aim; the parties he has had these discussions with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8769/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

545 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made with regard to providing a national park on the lands at a location (details supplied) in County Dublin; the discussions he has had in relation to this aim; the parties he has had these discussions with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8769/08]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

544 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has had discussions with the affordable homes partnership with regard to their proposed development at a location (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he has plans for this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8768/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

544 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has had discussions with the affordable homes partnership with regard to their proposed development at a location (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he has plans for this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8768/08]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

577 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the sanctions applied in the event of a breach of the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 1993 should act as a deterrent; if penalties are reviewed regularly to maintain the deterrent effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9330/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

577 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the sanctions applied in the event of a breach of the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 1993 should act as a deterrent; if penalties are reviewed regularly to maintain the deterrent effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9330/08]

Question· writtenPQ 465asked

576 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the standards set by the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 1993 are appropriate today; his views on whether greater sanctions should be set for breaches that give rise to immediate health and safety risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9329/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

576 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the standards set by the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 1993 are appropriate today; his views on whether greater sanctions should be set for breaches that give rise to immediate health and safety risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9329/08]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

360 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount the Health Service Executive paid in rent allowance in 2007 from centres (details supplied); the number of rent supplements paid to families or individuals by the centres; the number of inspections carried out by the centres prior to approving rent allowance; and the number of payments that have been withheld by the HSE at the centres as a result of a notification by Dublin City Council of non-compliance with housing standards. [9139/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2008

360 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount the Health Service Executive paid in rent allowance in 2007 from centres (details supplied); the number of rent supplements paid to families or individuals by the centres; the number of inspections carried out by the centres prior to approving rent allowance; and the number of payments that have been withheld by the HSE at the centres as a result of a notification by Dublin City Council of non-compliance with housing standards. [9139/08]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

152 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if the assessment of projected enrolment trends, demographic trends and housing developments has been completed in the case of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Kerry; when the project will move onto the next stage of planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8284/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

152 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if the assessment of projected enrolment trends, demographic trends and housing developments has been completed in the case of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Kerry; when the project will move onto the next stage of planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8284/08]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

59 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if reform of the Planning and Development Act 2000 is planned in order that it is clearly set down in law that future housing development must be tied to the delivery of infrastructure, that flood plains must be preserved from development and that development plans must be climate proofed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8029/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

59 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if reform of the Planning and Development Act 2000 is planned in order that it is clearly set down in law that future housing development must be tied to the delivery of infrastructure, that flood plains must be preserved from development and that development plans must be climate proofed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8029/08]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

55 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on proposed developments outlined in the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007 to 2016 in respect of increases in budget allocations to local authorities to improve heating in rented dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5042/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

55 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on proposed developments outlined in the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007 to 2016 in respect of increases in budget allocations to local authorities to improve heating in rented dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5042/08]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when, in view of the 2008 legislative programme and the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, he anticipates that the legislative framework will be in place to enable tenants of council flats to purchase their homes under the tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8044/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

49 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when, in view of the 2008 legislative programme and the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, he anticipates that the legislative framework will be in place to enable tenants of council flats to purchase their homes under the tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8044/08]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will to amend Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to ensure that the social and affordable aspects of housing developments will be provided on site in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8076/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

47 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will to amend Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to ensure that the social and affordable aspects of housing developments will be provided on site in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8076/08]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

34 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the need to prevent future housing development on flood plains and in particular areas identified under the Office of Public Works flood hazard mapping programme as being at significant risk of flooding; if he will bring forward legislation that would give a special designation to such areas that would prevent inappropriate housing development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8032/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

34 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the need to prevent future housing development on flood plains and in particular areas identified under the Office of Public Works flood hazard mapping programme as being at significant risk of flooding; if he will bring forward legislation that would give a special designation to such areas that would prevent inappropriate housing development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8032/08]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

20 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has assessed the extent of vacant housing property in the Irish market; and its implications for public policy. [2120/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

20 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has assessed the extent of vacant housing property in the Irish market; and its implications for public policy. [2120/08]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

19 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to remedy the situation where many housing developments are not being completed by developers up to the standard demanded by local authorities which result in local authorities not taking them in charge for a considerable length of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8164/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

19 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to remedy the situation where many housing developments are not being completed by developers up to the standard demanded by local authorities which result in local authorities not taking them in charge for a considerable length of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8164/08]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

16 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the housing standards that apply to accommodation in the private rented sector and the local authority rented sector; the body that sets the standards; the body that enforces them; the applicable legislation; when it was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8051/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

16 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the housing standards that apply to accommodation in the private rented sector and the local authority rented sector; the body that sets the standards; the body that enforces them; the applicable legislation; when it was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8051/08]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

507 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when drafting of enabling legislation will be completed in order to facilitate arrangements for persons in affordable housing who may wish to re-mortgage with a private lender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8025/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

507 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when drafting of enabling legislation will be completed in order to facilitate arrangements for persons in affordable housing who may wish to re-mortgage with a private lender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8025/08]

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