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Question· writtenPQ 501asked

501. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons currently on housing waiting lists for local authorities across the State; the reason they were assessed as having a housing need; and if he will provide a breakdown by local authority and the number of applicants currently waiting over five years and over ten years respectively. [8296/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2013

501. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons currently on housing waiting lists for local authorities across the State; the reason they were assessed as having a housing need; and if he will provide a breakdown by local authority and the number of applicants currently waiting over five years and over ten years respectively. [8296/13]

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

500. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons currently on the housing waiting list for the Ballymun and Finglas area of Dublin city. [8295/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2013

500. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons currently on the housing waiting list for the Ballymun and Finglas area of Dublin city. [8295/13]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

499. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the Pullen and others versus Dublin City Council section 62 Judgement, when he intends to bring forward legislation to facilitate local authorities in refusing to house applicants who are involved in drug dealing and severe anti-social behaviour. [8293/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2013

499. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the Pullen and others versus Dublin City Council section 62 Judgement, when he intends to bring forward legislation to facilitate local authorities in refusing to house applicants who are involved in drug dealing and severe anti-social behaviour. [8293/13]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

494. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will be giving county councils any money this year to purchase homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8200/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2013

494. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will be giving county councils any money this year to purchase homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8200/13]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

492. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will have inspectors, independent of local authorities, inspect local authority houses to investigate the number that are up to the 2008 housing regulations and that a grant be made available to upgrade all stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8176/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2013

492. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will have inspectors, independent of local authorities, inspect local authority houses to investigate the number that are up to the 2008 housing regulations and that a grant be made available to upgrade all stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8176/13]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

491. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any funding available from his Department to assist a community group (details supplied) with the construction of a settlement of eight housing units for elderly persons to live independently. [8173/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2013

491. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is any funding available from his Department to assist a community group (details supplied) with the construction of a settlement of eight housing units for elderly persons to live independently. [8173/13]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give details of the number of social housing and private dwellings that would benefit from energy efficiency retrofitting to on a regional basis. [8044/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013

262. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give details of the number of social housing and private dwellings that would benefit from energy efficiency retrofitting to on a regional basis. [8044/13]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he has monitored the situation at an association (details supplied) in County Kildare with particular reference to and assurance that the association is operating in accordance with the regulations affecting such companies; if he has received communication from the local authority or issued any directions or instructions to the local authority in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8021/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he has monitored the situation at an association (details supplied) in County Kildare with particular reference to and assurance that the association is operating in accordance with the regulations affecting such companies; if he has received communication from the local authority or issued any directions or instructions to the local authority in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8021/13]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the housing estates taken in hand by Meath County Council in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7938/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013

254. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the housing estates taken in hand by Meath County Council in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7938/13]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options for residents in housing estates managed by private management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7937/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013

253. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options for residents in housing estates managed by private management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7937/13]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will list in tabular form the unfinished housing developments in County Meath; his plans to progress these developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7936/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013

252. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will list in tabular form the unfinished housing developments in County Meath; his plans to progress these developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7936/13]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the criteria that were used to compile a list of unfinished housing estates for the purpose of collecting the household charge; if the same list will be used for exemptions from the local property tax to be introduced this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7778/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2013

248. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm the criteria that were used to compile a list of unfinished housing estates for the purpose of collecting the household charge; if the same list will be used for exemptions from the local property tax to be introduced this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7778/13]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which lack of adequate housing and/or poverty is deemed to impact most particularly on children and adolescents; the extent to which it is anticipated such issues can be isolated and resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7582/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2013

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the degree to which lack of adequate housing and/or poverty is deemed to impact most particularly on children and adolescents; the extent to which it is anticipated such issues can be isolated and resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7582/13]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a housing estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath was categorised by his Department as finished when Westmeath County Council clearly outlined in the list they submitted that this estate was in fact unfinished; if he will guarantee that this mistake will be rectified and place the estate on the unfinished housing estate list as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7589/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2013

143. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a housing estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath was categorised by his Department as finished when Westmeath County Council clearly outlined in the list they submitted that this estate was in fact unfinished; if he will guarantee that this mistake will be rectified and place the estate on the unfinished housing estate list as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7589/13]

Question· writtenPQ 596asked

596. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the farming community has been in a position to comply with requirements arising from animal welfare requirements in the context of the provision of improved animal housing arrangements; if adequate resources have been made available by the lending institutions to meet such requirements, if any outstanding issues remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7372/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

596. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the farming community has been in a position to comply with requirements arising from animal welfare requirements in the context of the provision of improved animal housing arrangements; if adequate resources have been made available by the lending institutions to meet such requirements, if any outstanding issues remain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7372/13]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

487. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons living in direct provision; if he will provide the details in tabular form by year they entered direct provision; and his plans, if any, to end housing of asylum seekers in direct provision hostels. [6727/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

487. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons living in direct provision; if he will provide the details in tabular form by year they entered direct provision; and his plans, if any, to end housing of asylum seekers in direct provision hostels. [6727/13]

Question· writtenPQ 462asked

462. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are permitted to evict tenants or if there is an injunction in place prohibiting it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7068/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

462. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are permitted to evict tenants or if there is an injunction in place prohibiting it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7068/13]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

459. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the standards which are expected of local authorities and other social housing with regards to insulation and heat efficiency; if all council housing should be BER rating B at least; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6867/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

459. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the standards which are expected of local authorities and other social housing with regards to insulation and heat efficiency; if all council housing should be BER rating B at least; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6867/13]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

458. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any consideration has been given to grant aiding local authorities to roll-out a retro-fitting insulation scheme for older council dwellings, especially for tenants dependent on social welfare who cannot afford even the basic insulation in their rented homes. [6866/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

458. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any consideration has been given to grant aiding local authorities to roll-out a retro-fitting insulation scheme for older council dwellings, especially for tenants dependent on social welfare who cannot afford even the basic insulation in their rented homes. [6866/13]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

457. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork applying for social housing; and if the Revenue Commissioners will not stamp the HPL1 form. [6861/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

457. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork applying for social housing; and if the Revenue Commissioners will not stamp the HPL1 form. [6861/13]

Question· writtenPQ 456asked

456. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in south Tipperary was not included on the unfinished housing estates list for household charge purposes despite requests from South Tipperary County Council to have the estate listed as unfinished; and if he will ensure that the list is corrected to include the estate. [6859/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

456. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in south Tipperary was not included on the unfinished housing estates list for household charge purposes despite requests from South Tipperary County Council to have the estate listed as unfinished; and if he will ensure that the list is corrected to include the estate. [6859/13]

Question· writtenPQ 450asked

450. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available in respect of a housing complex (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6695/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

450. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available in respect of a housing complex (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6695/13]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

447. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when local authorities will be notified about the 2013 housing adaptation grants; if the scheme will remain unchanged; the allocation by local authority in 2011 and 2012; if the grants were not fully taken up by local authorities, the ones that were not and to what extent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6655/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

447. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when local authorities will be notified about the 2013 housing adaptation grants; if the scheme will remain unchanged; the allocation by local authority in 2011 and 2012; if the grants were not fully taken up by local authorities, the ones that were not and to what extent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6655/13]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

438. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if women who flee domestic violence situations in their own homes are entitled to be placed on a social housing waiting list; the legislation this is governed by; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6883/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

438. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if women who flee domestic violence situations in their own homes are entitled to be placed on a social housing waiting list; the legislation this is governed by; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6883/13]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Revenue Commissioners would not stamp a HPL1 form for a person (details supplied) in County Cork applying for social housing in Cork. [6860/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

226. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Revenue Commissioners would not stamp a HPL1 form for a person (details supplied) in County Cork applying for social housing in Cork. [6860/13]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the actions he will take to increase access to mortgages for people obtaining homes through charitable housing organisations, who have a lower net disposable income and are refused loans through traditional banks; the way he intends to increase home ownership during the stagnation of the housing sector for those on lower incomes; the way he intends to make the financial sector more inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6821/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2013

225. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the actions he will take to increase access to mortgages for people obtaining homes through charitable housing organisations, who have a lower net disposable income and are refused loans through traditional banks; the way he intends to increase home ownership during the stagnation of the housing sector for those on lower incomes; the way he intends to make the financial sector more inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6821/13]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the continued issues raised by the tenants at the Leim an Bhradain Housing Association in Leixlip, County Kildare; if he intends to have these matters investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6482/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2013

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the continued issues raised by the tenants at the Leim an Bhradain Housing Association in Leixlip, County Kildare; if he intends to have these matters investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6482/13]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department contacted Kildare County Council in the matter of issues that arose in respect of the operation of the company operating in a voluntary housing capacitiy under the capital allowance scheme; if funds were transferred by his Department to the company in question in the interim if an examination was carried out of the modus operandi of the company with particular reference to the return of such properities to the ownership of the local authority where such companies have been struck off or have otherwise become dysfuctional due to a non observance of operational requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6481/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2013

115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department contacted Kildare County Council in the matter of issues that arose in respect of the operation of the company operating in a voluntary housing capacitiy under the capital allowance scheme; if funds were transferred by his Department to the company in question in the interim if an examination was carried out of the modus operandi of the company with particular reference to the return of such properities to the ownership of the local authority where such companies have been struck off or have otherwise become dysfuctional due to a non observance of operational requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6481/13]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a mechanism to transfer a housing application from one local authority to another without having to submit a new application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6361/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2013

145. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a mechanism to transfer a housing application from one local authority to another without having to submit a new application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6361/13]

Question· writtenPQ 618asked

618. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm if there is a scheme or housing project on the northside of Dublin for persons who owe a lot of money to banks regarding a property and are living on €188 per week (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6062/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

618. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm if there is a scheme or housing project on the northside of Dublin for persons who owe a lot of money to banks regarding a property and are living on €188 per week (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6062/13]

Question· writtenPQ 616asked

616. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of those properties, excluding housing estate dwellings, that were listed on the 2012 derelict buildings register in each of the following local authority areas (details supplied). [5978/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

616. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of those properties, excluding housing estate dwellings, that were listed on the 2012 derelict buildings register in each of the following local authority areas (details supplied). [5978/13]

Question· writtenPQ 610asked

610. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which various local authorities have received adequate provision to meet the disabled persons' housing adaptation grant requirements in the current year; the numbers awaiting approval throughout the various local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5967/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

610. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which various local authorities have received adequate provision to meet the disabled persons' housing adaptation grant requirements in the current year; the numbers awaiting approval throughout the various local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5967/13]

Question· writtenPQ 608asked

608. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing units likely to be constructed for or provided directly by local authorities or voluntary housing agencies in the course of the next four years; the extent to which this is intended to address the needs as defined by the current numbers on the waiting lists of the respective local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5964/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

608. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing units likely to be constructed for or provided directly by local authorities or voluntary housing agencies in the course of the next four years; the extent to which this is intended to address the needs as defined by the current numbers on the waiting lists of the respective local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5964/13]

Question· writtenPQ 607asked

607. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which it is expected to increase local authority housing stock in line with the local authority housing waiting lists in the next three years excluding any provisions in respect of voluntary housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5963/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

607. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which it is expected to increase local authority housing stock in line with the local authority housing waiting lists in the next three years excluding any provisions in respect of voluntary housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5963/13]

Question· writtenPQ 604asked

604. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which his Department has accessed information from the Department of Social Protection to accurately identify the number of housing applicants on local authority waiting lists who continue to be forced to rely on rent support in lieu of local authority housing; the extent to which rent support costs have been identified in full with a view to initiating a public housing campaign on a graduated basis thereby replacing some of the annual rent support costs by way of capital expenditure on housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5960/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

604. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which his Department has accessed information from the Department of Social Protection to accurately identify the number of housing applicants on local authority waiting lists who continue to be forced to rely on rent support in lieu of local authority housing; the extent to which rent support costs have been identified in full with a view to initiating a public housing campaign on a graduated basis thereby replacing some of the annual rent support costs by way of capital expenditure on housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5960/13]

Question· writtenPQ 603asked

603. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he has quantified the local authority housing requirements in each local authority area by reference to the number of the housing applicants recorded by each authority; if he intends to take any specific steps to address this issue in the short and medium term thereby alleviating some of the cost of rent support currently incurred annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5959/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

603. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he has quantified the local authority housing requirements in each local authority area by reference to the number of the housing applicants recorded by each authority; if he intends to take any specific steps to address this issue in the short and medium term thereby alleviating some of the cost of rent support currently incurred annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5959/13]

Question· writtenPQ 602asked

602. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of voluntary housing organisations, the companies of which were in abeyance or struck off in the past ten years, the capital for which was provided for in its entirety through the capital allowance scheme; if in such cases the housing stock concerned reverted to the local authority as provided for under the scheme; if any specific action under the provisions of company law followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5958/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

602. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of voluntary housing organisations, the companies of which were in abeyance or struck off in the past ten years, the capital for which was provided for in its entirety through the capital allowance scheme; if in such cases the housing stock concerned reverted to the local authority as provided for under the scheme; if any specific action under the provisions of company law followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5958/13]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of holders of shared ownership mortgages who have been issued with the requirements to present a standard financial statements by the various local authorities a consequence of which may be referral to a credit bureau; if such a procedure is in accord with the function of a local authority as defined under the Housing Acts; if it is intended to make alternative provisions for families who may not be in a position to meet the requirements arising from such review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5957/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

601. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of holders of shared ownership mortgages who have been issued with the requirements to present a standard financial statements by the various local authorities a consequence of which may be referral to a credit bureau; if such a procedure is in accord with the function of a local authority as defined under the Housing Acts; if it is intended to make alternative provisions for families who may not be in a position to meet the requirements arising from such review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5957/13]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of unfinished estates in County Meath; the number of estates in which works have been carried out by the county council to complete these estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5688/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

585. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of unfinished estates in County Meath; the number of estates in which works have been carried out by the county council to complete these estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5688/13]

Question· writtenPQ 571asked

571. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he intends to introduce the housing assistance payment; if he will provide greater detail; and if he will distinguish the payment from the current rent supplement. [4070/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

571. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he intends to introduce the housing assistance payment; if he will provide greater detail; and if he will distinguish the payment from the current rent supplement. [4070/13]

Question· writtenPQ 555asked

555. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rates of planning development levies in respect of housing applications in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5129/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

555. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rates of planning development levies in respect of housing applications in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5129/13]

Question· writtenPQ 552asked

552. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of families in Ballymun, Dublin, that are still waiting to be rehoused as part of the regeneration project and the details of when these families will be re-housed. [5113/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

552. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of families in Ballymun, Dublin, that are still waiting to be rehoused as part of the regeneration project and the details of when these families will be re-housed. [5113/13]

Question· writtenPQ 551asked

551. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he is taking as part of the Programme for Government commitment to tackle anti-social behaviour in all housing tenures and if he will outline any successes or initiatives already in operation. [5112/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

551. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he is taking as part of the Programme for Government commitment to tackle anti-social behaviour in all housing tenures and if he will outline any successes or initiatives already in operation. [5112/13]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the implications of the proposed property tax, if it is imposed on housing associations particularly in view of the increasing demands on their services by many people, especially vulnerable people with mental health issues and addiction issues, former prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5349/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

254. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the implications of the proposed property tax, if it is imposed on housing associations particularly in view of the increasing demands on their services by many people, especially vulnerable people with mental health issues and addiction issues, former prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5349/13]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rationale for seeking to change tenant purchase schemes in order that discounts are based on earnings rather than the length of time a social housing tenant has been renting their home. [5553/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

197. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the rationale for seeking to change tenant purchase schemes in order that discounts are based on earnings rather than the length of time a social housing tenant has been renting their home. [5553/13]

Question· oralPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the delivery of the National Asset Management Agency housing for social lease, including units that have been identified but now excluded, units ready for occupation, occupied units and vacant units which are suitable for occupation. [5551/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

193. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the delivery of the National Asset Management Agency housing for social lease, including units that have been identified but now excluded, units ready for occupation, occupied units and vacant units which are suitable for occupation. [5551/13]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for dealing with anti-social behaviour issues across housing tenures in view of his commitment to do this in its programme and the great hardship faced by many persons in their homes due to this problem. [5550/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

184. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for dealing with anti-social behaviour issues across housing tenures in view of his commitment to do this in its programme and the great hardship faced by many persons in their homes due to this problem. [5550/13]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the budget for housing adaptation grants have been approved for local authorities in 2013; and when this announcement is due to be made. [5406/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

183. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the budget for housing adaptation grants have been approved for local authorities in 2013; and when this announcement is due to be made. [5406/13]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which any evaluation has taken place of the local authority housing shortage with particular reference to the total numbers of people registered as being in need of local authority housing by way of the housing lists currently registered on a county by county basis; if it is envisaged to adopt any particular strategy to address the issue, mindful of the cost of rent support in the absence of an adequate local authority housing stock; if he will consider a short to medium term plan to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5502/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2013

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which any evaluation has taken place of the local authority housing shortage with particular reference to the total numbers of people registered as being in need of local authority housing by way of the housing lists currently registered on a county by county basis; if it is envisaged to adopt any particular strategy to address the issue, mindful of the cost of rent support in the absence of an adequate local authority housing stock; if he will consider a short to medium term plan to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5502/13]

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