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Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if a social worker will be assigned to a person (details supplied); the efforts being made to secure housing for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40143/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2017

261. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if a social worker will be assigned to a person (details supplied); the efforts being made to secure housing for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40143/17]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the work her Department has carried out with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government regarding the provision of suitable studio places for arts and implementation of initiatives under pillar two of Creative Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40269/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2017

235. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the work her Department has carried out with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government regarding the provision of suitable studio places for arts and implementation of initiatives under pillar two of Creative Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40269/17]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to increase staffing levels and to ensure adequate funding for same in view of the clear connection between staff shortages and significant crises across the public sector in areas such as housing, health and, in particular, mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40480/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2017

50. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to increase staffing levels and to ensure adequate funding for same in view of the clear connection between staff shortages and significant crises across the public sector in areas such as housing, health and, in particular, mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40480/17]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which the €160 million in European Investment Bank funding approved in June 2017 will be used to provide social and or affordable housing; the number of houses that will be built; the local authorities in which these developments will take place; the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40073/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2017

246. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which the €160 million in European Investment Bank funding approved in June 2017 will be used to provide social and or affordable housing; the number of houses that will be built; the local authorities in which these developments will take place; the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40073/17]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of houses his Department plans to build in County Donegal in the next five year period as part of his recently announced plans and housing strategy; his overall social housing strategy for County Donegal; the agreed targets and timelines with emphasis on the overall present housing need; the projected need for the next five year period for the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40069/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2017

245. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of houses his Department plans to build in County Donegal in the next five year period as part of his recently announced plans and housing strategy; his overall social housing strategy for County Donegal; the agreed targets and timelines with emphasis on the overall present housing need; the projected need for the next five year period for the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40069/17]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of cars currently taxed which were registered in each of the years since 2000 to July 2008; the number of non-vintage cars registered before 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40024/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2017

244. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of cars currently taxed which were registered in each of the years since 2000 to July 2008; the number of non-vintage cars registered before 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40024/17]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position regarding Government plans as per the confidence and supply arrangement to introduce an affordable housing scheme; the timeframe for such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40005/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2017

243. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position regarding Government plans as per the confidence and supply arrangement to introduce an affordable housing scheme; the timeframe for such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40005/17]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the review of the tenant (incremental) purchase scheme 2016 is now complete; his plans to introduce changes to the scheme; if he will review the minimum reckonable income of persons and allow long standing tenants to purchase their homes whether on social welfare or not but with proof of savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39971/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2017

242. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the review of the tenant (incremental) purchase scheme 2016 is now complete; his plans to introduce changes to the scheme; if he will review the minimum reckonable income of persons and allow long standing tenants to purchase their homes whether on social welfare or not but with proof of savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39971/17]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the annualised cost of the average monthly rent paid to landlords under the HAP scheme in each of the years since the inception of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39962/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2017

241. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the annualised cost of the average monthly rent paid to landlords under the HAP scheme in each of the years since the inception of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39962/17]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average cost per unit to local authorities of refurbishing and or retrofitting existing units in each of the past five years for which figures are available by county; the cost per unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39943/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2017

240. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the average cost per unit to local authorities of refurbishing and or retrofitting existing units in each of the past five years for which figures are available by county; the cost per unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39943/17]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the index traditionally being used to allocate SICAP funding remains weighted by the presence of local authority housing in view of the fact that since the early 1990s housing for persons in need has generally been provided through the private sector creating a deep anomaly for areas for example which have seen large population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40045/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2017

205. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the index traditionally being used to allocate SICAP funding remains weighted by the presence of local authority housing in view of the fact that since the early 1990s housing for persons in need has generally been provided through the private sector creating a deep anomaly for areas for example which have seen large population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40045/17]

Question· writtenPQ 808asked

808. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the review of income eligibility limits for social housing has commenced; the date for completion of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39911/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

808. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the review of income eligibility limits for social housing has commenced; the date for completion of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39911/17]

Question· writtenPQ 807asked

807. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding allocated to date in 2017 to Monaghan County Council for the housing capital programme; the additional funding that will be made available before the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39910/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

807. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding allocated to date in 2017 to Monaghan County Council for the housing capital programme; the additional funding that will be made available before the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39910/17]

Question· writtenPQ 806asked

806. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding allocated to date in 2017 to Cavan County Council for the housing capital programme; the additional funding that will be made available before the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39909/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

806. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding allocated to date in 2017 to Cavan County Council for the housing capital programme; the additional funding that will be made available before the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39909/17]

Question· writtenPQ 805asked

805. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the level of funding provided to local authorities for unfinished housing estates in 2016 and 2017; if funds are expected to be available under this heading in 2018; the funding provided in 2016 and 2017 by local authority; the number of housing estates that are covered by this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39901/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

805. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the level of funding provided to local authorities for unfinished housing estates in 2016 and 2017; if funds are expected to be available under this heading in 2018; the funding provided in 2016 and 2017 by local authority; the number of housing estates that are covered by this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39901/17]

Question· writtenPQ 804asked

804. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the level of funding provided to local authorities for taking in charge housing estates in 2016 and 2017; if funds are expected to be available under this heading in 2018; the funding provided in 2016 and 2017 by local authority; the number of housing estates that are covered by this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39900/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

804. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the level of funding provided to local authorities for taking in charge housing estates in 2016 and 2017; if funds are expected to be available under this heading in 2018; the funding provided in 2016 and 2017 by local authority; the number of housing estates that are covered by this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39900/17]

Question· writtenPQ 803asked

803. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of a project (details supplied); when this project will proceed to the next stage; the timeframe for the project to reach tender and construction stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39899/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

803. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of a project (details supplied); when this project will proceed to the next stage; the timeframe for the project to reach tender and construction stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39899/17]

Question· writtenPQ 802asked

802. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding which will be given to local authorities in 2018 in lieu of the loss of commercial rates from Irish Water properties; and the funding given in 2016. [39840/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

802. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding which will be given to local authorities in 2018 in lieu of the loss of commercial rates from Irish Water properties; and the funding given in 2016. [39840/17]

Question· writtenPQ 799asked

799. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the proposed figures for investment in repairing and upgrading the water infrastructure over the coming three years. [39783/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

799. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the proposed figures for investment in repairing and upgrading the water infrastructure over the coming three years. [39783/17]

Question· writtenPQ 798asked

798. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the rights of a private tenant that is eligible for housing and housing assistance payment, HAP; and who lives in a property that has been bought by a voluntary housing body but is not paying differential rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39729/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

798. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the rights of a private tenant that is eligible for housing and housing assistance payment, HAP; and who lives in a property that has been bought by a voluntary housing body but is not paying differential rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39729/17]

Question· writtenPQ 797asked

797. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the policy on private tenants in situ in apartments that have been bought by a voluntary housing body when those tenants are entitled to HAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39728/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

797. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the policy on private tenants in situ in apartments that have been bought by a voluntary housing body when those tenants are entitled to HAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39728/17]

Question· writtenPQ 796asked

796. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which persons will be able to view documents, drawings, maps and submissions on planning applications for 100 units or more that will be considered by An Bord Pleanála under the strategic housing development planning applications either by hard copy and or online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39713/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

796. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which persons will be able to view documents, drawings, maps and submissions on planning applications for 100 units or more that will be considered by An Bord Pleanála under the strategic housing development planning applications either by hard copy and or online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39713/17]

Question· writtenPQ 795asked

795. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of shared ownership loans and first-time buyer's loans in each local authority issued since these schemes came into existence, in tabular form; the number of each category currently in mortgage arrears of less than and more than 90 days; the number of properties repossessed as a result of mortgage arrears; the number of properties that were voluntarily sold; the value of these mortgages; and the value of the arrears on these mortgages. [39672/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

795. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of shared ownership loans and first-time buyer's loans in each local authority issued since these schemes came into existence, in tabular form; the number of each category currently in mortgage arrears of less than and more than 90 days; the number of properties repossessed as a result of mortgage arrears; the number of properties that were voluntarily sold; the value of these mortgages; and the value of the arrears on these mortgages. [39672/17]

Question· writtenPQ 794asked

794. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a person must pay their water bill in order to purchase a local authority house through the incremental purchase scheme, in view of the fact that refunds are now being issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39580/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

794. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a person must pay their water bill in order to purchase a local authority house through the incremental purchase scheme, in view of the fact that refunds are now being issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39580/17]

Question· writtenPQ 793asked

793. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the maximum amount a person in receipt of HAP is allowed to contribute towards rent; if this is stated in the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39573/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

793. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the maximum amount a person in receipt of HAP is allowed to contribute towards rent; if this is stated in the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39573/17]

Question· writtenPQ 792asked

792. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of appeals under the exceptional circumstances clause that have been granted by the Pyrite Remediation Board since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39556/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

792. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of appeals under the exceptional circumstances clause that have been granted by the Pyrite Remediation Board since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39556/17]

Question· writtenPQ 791asked

791. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the detail of current vacancies including grade and area in Galway County Council; the length of time of each vacancy; the reason for the vacancies; when it is expected the positions will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39542/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

791. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the detail of current vacancies including grade and area in Galway County Council; the length of time of each vacancy; the reason for the vacancies; when it is expected the positions will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39542/17]

Question· writtenPQ 790asked

790. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the length of time the position of Galway county manager has been vacant; the reason the position has not been filled; when it is expected that the position will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39541/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

790. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the length of time the position of Galway county manager has been vacant; the reason the position has not been filled; when it is expected that the position will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39541/17]

Question· writtenPQ 789asked

789. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of staff in the Irish Water Cork call centre; the number of staff in Irish Water and the local authorities both temporary and permanent for the past three years. [39539/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

789. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of staff in the Irish Water Cork call centre; the number of staff in Irish Water and the local authorities both temporary and permanent for the past three years. [39539/17]

Question· writtenPQ 785asked

785. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount which has been paid to consultants since Irish Water was established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39527/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

785. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount which has been paid to consultants since Irish Water was established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39527/17]

Question· writtenPQ 782asked

782. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has received a briefing document or proposal from Irish Water for a single public utility or single organisational model; the structures that are proposed; and if he has authorised same. [39524/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

782. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has received a briefing document or proposal from Irish Water for a single public utility or single organisational model; the structures that are proposed; and if he has authorised same. [39524/17]

Question· writtenPQ 781asked

781. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 613 of 27 June 2017, if he has received legal advice on the publication of the final report of the review into allegations of planning irregularities in County Donegal; if he is now in a position to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39449/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

781. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 613 of 27 June 2017, if he has received legal advice on the publication of the final report of the review into allegations of planning irregularities in County Donegal; if he is now in a position to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39449/17]

Question· writtenPQ 780asked

780. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress in the Rebuilding Ireland target of rolling or choice-based letting, CBL, in each local authority area; the local authorities that are using CBL; the local authorities that are in the process of installing the system and training staff in its use; and the timeframe for the completion of this work. [39411/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

780. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress in the Rebuilding Ireland target of rolling or choice-based letting, CBL, in each local authority area; the local authorities that are using CBL; the local authorities that are in the process of installing the system and training staff in its use; and the timeframe for the completion of this work. [39411/17]

Question· writtenPQ 778asked

778. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of vacant houses offered to the Housing Agency and/or his Department to purchase; and the number of those houses offered by banks. [39409/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

778. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of vacant houses offered to the Housing Agency and/or his Department to purchase; and the number of those houses offered by banks. [39409/17]

Question· writtenPQ 777asked

777. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a group was established to explore the introduction of an affordable or cost rental model of housing; and if so, if the group has met and made progress on the matter. [39404/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

777. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a group was established to explore the introduction of an affordable or cost rental model of housing; and if so, if the group has met and made progress on the matter. [39404/17]

Question· writtenPQ 775asked

775. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will introduce an affordable housing model which will ensure Dublin City Council will be in a position to proceed with the construction of affordable homes on agreed sites in Dublin city. [39402/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

775. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will introduce an affordable housing model which will ensure Dublin City Council will be in a position to proceed with the construction of affordable homes on agreed sites in Dublin city. [39402/17]

Question· writtenPQ 774asked

774. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 8,657 Dublin City Council homes are awaiting insulation as part of the phase 2 of the insulation programme (details supplied); when it will be confirmed that this funding is available to Dublin #City Council; and if it is not available in 2017, if he will include it in his budget for 2018. [39401/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

774. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 8,657 Dublin City Council homes are awaiting insulation as part of the phase 2 of the insulation programme (details supplied); when it will be confirmed that this funding is available to Dublin #City Council; and if it is not available in 2017, if he will include it in his budget for 2018. [39401/17]

Question· writtenPQ 773asked

773. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of vacant properties offered by the Housing Agency to the local authorities for purchase, by local authority; the number purchased by each local authority; the number rejected by each local authority; the number under consideration by each local authority; and the reason these properties have been refused, in tabular form. [39400/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

773. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of vacant properties offered by the Housing Agency to the local authorities for purchase, by local authority; the number purchased by each local authority; the number rejected by each local authority; the number under consideration by each local authority; and the reason these properties have been refused, in tabular form. [39400/17]

Question· writtenPQ 772asked

772. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social homes that will be completed and ready to be occupied in County Kildare by the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39382/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2017

772. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social homes that will be completed and ready to be occupied in County Kildare by the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39382/17]

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