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Question· writtenPQ 749asked

749. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider setting aside a specific budget for the housing adaptation grant scheme, as funding for accessible living environments has been prioritised in the National Carers' Strategy, but programmes in most local authorities are either on hold or are moving very slowly because of a lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48678/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

749. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider setting aside a specific budget for the housing adaptation grant scheme, as funding for accessible living environments has been prioritised in the National Carers' Strategy, but programmes in most local authorities are either on hold or are moving very slowly because of a lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48678/12]

Question· writtenPQ 739asked

739. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the National coordination committee for unfinished housing developments was established; who is the chairperson of this group; the membership of same; the number of meeting that have been held and the number of reports and conclusions issued; the action being taken as a result of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48580/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

739. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the National coordination committee for unfinished housing developments was established; who is the chairperson of this group; the membership of same; the number of meeting that have been held and the number of reports and conclusions issued; the action being taken as a result of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48580/12]

Question· writtenPQ 730asked

730. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of qualified housing applicants in each local authority for social housing; the total number of housing applicants; the measures he will take to address the housing crisis here; when the National Assets Management Agency properties will be released to local authorities; the format that this will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48558/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

730. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of qualified housing applicants in each local authority for social housing; the total number of housing applicants; the measures he will take to address the housing crisis here; when the National Assets Management Agency properties will be released to local authorities; the format that this will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48558/12]

Question· writtenPQ 727asked

727. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on efforts being made to retain the vital Estate Management Projects in Fettercairn and Killinarden, Dublin 24 and if he will outline contacts which have been made in respect of this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48511/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

727. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on efforts being made to retain the vital Estate Management Projects in Fettercairn and Killinarden, Dublin 24 and if he will outline contacts which have been made in respect of this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48511/12]

Question· writtenPQ 723asked

723. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the recourse there is for residents of unfinished estates who contend that they have not been properly categorised for the household charge and that they should be entitled to the unfinished housing estate waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48368/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

723. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the recourse there is for residents of unfinished estates who contend that they have not been properly categorised for the household charge and that they should be entitled to the unfinished housing estate waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48368/12]

Question· writtenPQ 717asked

717. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason persons in receipt of social welfare payments are not eligible for a council loan to buy out their own houses under the tenant puchase scheme, even if the repayments on such a loan would be less than their current rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48229/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

717. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason persons in receipt of social welfare payments are not eligible for a council loan to buy out their own houses under the tenant puchase scheme, even if the repayments on such a loan would be less than their current rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48229/12]

Question· writtenPQ 714asked

714. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of voluntary housing associations operating here; the number of units being managed or owned by each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48202/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

714. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of voluntary housing associations operating here; the number of units being managed or owned by each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48202/12]

Question· writtenPQ 713asked

713. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of social housing units currently owned by voluntary housing associations; the number of these units that are specialised, that is sheltered, OPDs, specially adapted and so on; the number that are standard family housing on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48201/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

713. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of social housing units currently owned by voluntary housing associations; the number of these units that are specialised, that is sheltered, OPDs, specially adapted and so on; the number that are standard family housing on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48201/12]

Question· writtenPQ 712asked

712. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details, on a county basis, of the number of houses currently tenanted under the long term leasing arrangement; the management agency responsible for these units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48200/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

712. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details, on a county basis, of the number of houses currently tenanted under the long term leasing arrangement; the management agency responsible for these units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48200/12]

Question· writtenPQ 711asked

711. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing units for each housing authority currently tenanted under the residential accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48199/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

711. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing units for each housing authority currently tenanted under the residential accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48199/12]

Question· writtenPQ 707asked

707. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any of the National Assets Management Agency allocated social housing properties will be utilised to meet the needs of the rising homeless population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48104/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

707. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any of the National Assets Management Agency allocated social housing properties will be utilised to meet the needs of the rising homeless population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48104/12]

Question· writtenPQ 702asked

702. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will assist long term tenants of local authority houses with impeccable rent repayment records who wish to purchase their houses but are unable to access credit due to their age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47969/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

702. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will assist long term tenants of local authority houses with impeccable rent repayment records who wish to purchase their houses but are unable to access credit due to their age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47969/12]

Question· writtenPQ 699asked

699. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take to assist the emerging generation of children with disabilities, and their parents living in apartments, who through negative equity or being tied into affordable housing conditions, cannot adapt their accommodation through housing adaption grants or council assistance and are as a result living in inaccessible, unadaptable accommodation that poses a severe health and safety risk to the whole family. [47897/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

699. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take to assist the emerging generation of children with disabilities, and their parents living in apartments, who through negative equity or being tied into affordable housing conditions, cannot adapt their accommodation through housing adaption grants or council assistance and are as a result living in inaccessible, unadaptable accommodation that poses a severe health and safety risk to the whole family. [47897/12]

Question· writtenPQ 697asked

697. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of contracts signed and the number of houses that were leased to qualified housing applicants in each local authority in 2011 and to date in 2012; the total number of properties leased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47853/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

697. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of contracts signed and the number of houses that were leased to qualified housing applicants in each local authority in 2011 and to date in 2012; the total number of properties leased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47853/12]

Question· writtenPQ 690asked

690. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households with council housing loans that were in arrears in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the total number that were in arrears for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47713/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

690. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households with council housing loans that were in arrears in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the total number that were in arrears for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47713/12]

Question· writtenPQ 689asked

689. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline his existing commitment to tackling homelessness; if he will provide an update on the progress of the implementation of the housing strategy; if current funding levels for homelessness will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47750/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

689. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline his existing commitment to tackling homelessness; if he will provide an update on the progress of the implementation of the housing strategy; if current funding levels for homelessness will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47750/12]

Question· writtenPQ 688asked

688. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he will take to assist the emerging generation of children with disabilities and their parents living in apartments, who through negative equity or being tied into affordable housing conditions cannot adapt their accommodation through housing adaption grants or council assistance and are as a result living in inaccessible, unadaptable accommodation that poses a severe health and safety risk to the whole family. [47749/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

688. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he will take to assist the emerging generation of children with disabilities and their parents living in apartments, who through negative equity or being tied into affordable housing conditions cannot adapt their accommodation through housing adaption grants or council assistance and are as a result living in inaccessible, unadaptable accommodation that poses a severe health and safety risk to the whole family. [47749/12]

Question· writtenPQ 687asked

687. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of houses that were purchased in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 for social housing; the total number that were purchased each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47720/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

687. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of houses that were purchased in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 for social housing; the total number that were purchased each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47720/12]

Question· writtenPQ 686asked

686. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of council houses that were constructed in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the total number that were constructed each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47718/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

686. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of council houses that were constructed in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the total number that were constructed each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47718/12]

Question· writtenPQ 678asked

678. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that acquired council housing loans that were in arrears in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47702/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

678. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that acquired council housing loans that were in arrears in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47702/12]

Question· writtenPQ 677asked

677. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of council tenants that were in arrears in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47701/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

677. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of council tenants that were in arrears in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47701/12]

Question· writtenPQ 676asked

676. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of council tenants that were in arrears in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the total number that were in arrears for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47700/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

676. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of council tenants that were in arrears in each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the total number that were in arrears for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47700/12]

Question· writtenPQ 675asked

675. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of council housing loans that have been approved by each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47697/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

675. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of council housing loans that have been approved by each local authority in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47697/12]

Question· writtenPQ 662asked

662. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will increase the income limit thresholds for housing applicants to realistic levels, in view of the fact that the current low limits have the effect of ensuring that many families neither qualify for local authority housing or for a mortgage and are condemned to paying a significant part of their income on long term private rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47311/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

662. Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will increase the income limit thresholds for housing applicants to realistic levels, in view of the fact that the current low limits have the effect of ensuring that many families neither qualify for local authority housing or for a mortgage and are condemned to paying a significant part of their income on long term private rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47311/12]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered the payment of rent supplement directly to the landlord as opposed to the tenant bearing in mind the increasing reluctance of landlords to accommodate rent supplement applicants due to problems within the current system and the added pressure this is placing on the demand for public housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47267/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

443. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered the payment of rent supplement directly to the landlord as opposed to the tenant bearing in mind the increasing reluctance of landlords to accommodate rent supplement applicants due to problems within the current system and the added pressure this is placing on the demand for public housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47267/12]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the entitlement of nationals of EU members states that are resident in Ireland to local authority housing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47133/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2012

147. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the entitlement of nationals of EU members states that are resident in Ireland to local authority housing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47133/12]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options open to the many residents of unfinished housing estates throughout the country who are unable to access completion or maintenance works for their estates where the developer is either no longer trading or just uncooperative and uncontactable, where legal enforcement procedures by the local authorities can take prolonged periods of time and in many cases where serious safety concerns exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47088/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2012

146. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options open to the many residents of unfinished housing estates throughout the country who are unable to access completion or maintenance works for their estates where the developer is either no longer trading or just uncooperative and uncontactable, where legal enforcement procedures by the local authorities can take prolonged periods of time and in many cases where serious safety concerns exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47088/12]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing units in County Louth that have been identified as having a problem with pyrite; the number of persons this problem affects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46632/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2012

173. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing units in County Louth that have been identified as having a problem with pyrite; the number of persons this problem affects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46632/12]

Question· writtenPQ 454asked

454. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent, if any, to which he has examined the possibility of enhancing the local loans fund as a means of facilitating those on local authority waiting lists who might be in a position to provide themselves with a home in the event of mortgage availability; if he will examine the methods used in the 1980's to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46529/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

454. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent, if any, to which he has examined the possibility of enhancing the local loans fund as a means of facilitating those on local authority waiting lists who might be in a position to provide themselves with a home in the event of mortgage availability; if he will examine the methods used in the 1980's to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46529/12]

Question· writtenPQ 452asked

452. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of persons currently on local authority housing lists throughout the country; the average length of waiting time on such lists; his future plans to ensure the provision of local authority housing as quick as possible to suitable applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

452. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of persons currently on local authority housing lists throughout the country; the average length of waiting time on such lists; his future plans to ensure the provision of local authority housing as quick as possible to suitable applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/12]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

451. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that adequate funds are available to the local authorities to meet requirements arising from disabled persons grant applications in the forthcoming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46526/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

451. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that adequate funds are available to the local authorities to meet requirements arising from disabled persons grant applications in the forthcoming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46526/12]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

449. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he continues to receive information from the various local authorities in respect of arrears of shared ownership or annuity loans; if as a result he will initiate proposals in the forthcoming year to address the situation whereby borrowers are expected to meet repayments in respect of the rental equity which are greater than that applicable to the mortgage equity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46524/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

449. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he continues to receive information from the various local authorities in respect of arrears of shared ownership or annuity loans; if as a result he will initiate proposals in the forthcoming year to address the situation whereby borrowers are expected to meet repayments in respect of the rental equity which are greater than that applicable to the mortgage equity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46524/12]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of shared ownership loans in 2010 and 2011; the number of these loans where a subsidy is paid on the rental portion; the number of these loans that are in arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46464/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

443. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of shared ownership loans in 2010 and 2011; the number of these loans where a subsidy is paid on the rental portion; the number of these loans that are in arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46464/12]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to allow those on shared ownership loans to switch to annuity or other similar loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46461/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

442. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to allow those on shared ownership loans to switch to annuity or other similar loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46461/12]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

438. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are plans to include the National Assets Management Agency properties for social housing in County Kildare in order to alleviate the current demand on housing; his policy in relation to using NAMA properties for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46349/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

438. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are plans to include the National Assets Management Agency properties for social housing in County Kildare in order to alleviate the current demand on housing; his policy in relation to using NAMA properties for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46349/12]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

414. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of unfinished housing estates in County Carlow; the progress made to date in all categories; the amount of money spent in County Carlow so far on unfinished estates and the outstanding money available to finish those still unfinished. [45721/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

414. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of unfinished housing estates in County Carlow; the progress made to date in all categories; the amount of money spent in County Carlow so far on unfinished estates and the outstanding money available to finish those still unfinished. [45721/12]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline the rules and regulations associated with the mortgage interest supplement and in particular the way the reasonable housing costs figure is reached and the other factors that are taken into account when determining if an applicant is granted the payment or not. [45830/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

327. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline the rules and regulations associated with the mortgage interest supplement and in particular the way the reasonable housing costs figure is reached and the other factors that are taken into account when determining if an applicant is granted the payment or not. [45830/12]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider a reduction in the contribution required from local authorities towards housing adaptation grants in view of the many schemes that are currently suspended around the country despite the great need from those who are ill or elderly from housing adaptation works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46189/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

102. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider a reduction in the contribution required from local authorities towards housing adaptation grants in view of the many schemes that are currently suspended around the country despite the great need from those who are ill or elderly from housing adaptation works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46189/12]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the delegation of powers to local authorites in areas of environment, water, foreshore, local or community development, roads or traffic, housing and energy efficiency (details supplied) that will take place; the way this delegation will take place; and when it will take place. [46074/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

98. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the delegation of powers to local authorites in areas of environment, water, foreshore, local or community development, roads or traffic, housing and energy efficiency (details supplied) that will take place; the way this delegation will take place; and when it will take place. [46074/12]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing health and safety concerns voiced by numerous experts including the Health Service Executive regarding an estate (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46194/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

83. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing health and safety concerns voiced by numerous experts including the Health Service Executive regarding an estate (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46194/12]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to help combat racism and racist anti-social behaviour on local authority housing estates and complexes. [46199/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

78. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to help combat racism and racist anti-social behaviour on local authority housing estates and complexes. [46199/12]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current turnaround times for vacant local authority homes and the average number vacant at any given time over the past 12 months. [46196/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

77. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current turnaround times for vacant local authority homes and the average number vacant at any given time over the past 12 months. [46196/12]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding priorities for his Department Budget 2013; and if he will continue to oversee cuts to funding in respect of local authority housing. [46200/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

73. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding priorities for his Department Budget 2013; and if he will continue to oversee cuts to funding in respect of local authority housing. [46200/12]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the criteria covering the issuing of local authority mortgages and shared ownership schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45677/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

70. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the criteria covering the issuing of local authority mortgages and shared ownership schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45677/12]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals to rectify the situation facing residents whose homes are seriously defective, posing a major threat to health and safety, to ensure that remediation works are undertaken where the builder has gone out of business. [46126/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

69. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals to rectify the situation facing residents whose homes are seriously defective, posing a major threat to health and safety, to ensure that remediation works are undertaken where the builder has gone out of business. [46126/12]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which the full requirement in terms of local authority housing needs are being met at present with particular reference to the means of those who may have lost their jobs and their homes through repossession as a consequence; if he will review the procedures whereby such persons are admissible to the local authority housing waiting list; if it is anticipated that extra housing units can be accessed or provided directly by whatever means with the objective of ensuring that empty housing estates around the country are utilised to obviate the need for rent support; if he has quantified the extent of the requirement both in terms of the existing housing waiting list and those seeking to access this waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46186/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which the full requirement in terms of local authority housing needs are being met at present with particular reference to the means of those who may have lost their jobs and their homes through repossession as a consequence; if he will review the procedures whereby such persons are admissible to the local authority housing waiting list; if it is anticipated that extra housing units can be accessed or provided directly by whatever means with the objective of ensuring that empty housing estates around the country are utilised to obviate the need for rent support; if he has quantified the extent of the requirement both in terms of the existing housing waiting list and those seeking to access this waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46186/12]

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