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Question· writtenPQ 119asked

251 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when replacement windows and one door will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25029/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

251 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when replacement windows and one door will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25029/04]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

250 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs to a roof will be carried out under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25028/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

250 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs to a roof will be carried out under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25028/04]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

249 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25027/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

249 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25027/04]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

248 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when window replacements will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25026/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

248 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when window replacements will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25026/04]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

247 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs to a chimney and the installation of heating will be carried out under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25010/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

247 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs to a chimney and the installation of heating will be carried out under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25010/04]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

246 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when window replacements will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25009/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

246 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when window replacements will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25009/04]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

245 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs will be carried out to a roof under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25008/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

245 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs will be carried out to a roof under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25008/04]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations and guidelines in place to ensure that civic and social amenities are put in place in conjunction with housing development; if he has satisfied himself that any such guidelines or regulations are being followed; his plans to examine the need for civic and social amenities in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24888/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

175 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations and guidelines in place to ensure that civic and social amenities are put in place in conjunction with housing development; if he has satisfied himself that any such guidelines or regulations are being followed; his plans to examine the need for civic and social amenities in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24888/04]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to introduce legislation to regulate management services companies in view of the escalating charges faced by many apartment owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23988/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

257 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to introduce legislation to regulate management services companies in view of the escalating charges faced by many apartment owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23988/04]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue expected to be raised by the new development levies adopted by councils as a result of the direction given by his Department to them; his estimate of the increase in the total building cost that this will represent in the housing and commercial sectors; and if he is considering measures to reduce the impact of these levies on first-time buyers. [23817/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

248 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue expected to be raised by the new development levies adopted by councils as a result of the direction given by his Department to them; his estimate of the increase in the total building cost that this will represent in the housing and commercial sectors; and if he is considering measures to reduce the impact of these levies on first-time buyers. [23817/04]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

277 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take steps to restore order in a housing estate (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if senior Garda management will act in concert with Dublin City Council to restore law and order and to give the vast majority of decent people who live in the estate respite from this continuing ordeal of harassment and intimidation. [23706/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

277 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take steps to restore order in a housing estate (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if senior Garda management will act in concert with Dublin City Council to restore law and order and to give the vast majority of decent people who live in the estate respite from this continuing ordeal of harassment and intimidation. [23706/04]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

476 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if powers exist to prevent health boards from giving rent subsidy to persons who are either evicted or excluded from local authority housing due to anti-social activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23589/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

476 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if powers exist to prevent health boards from giving rent subsidy to persons who are either evicted or excluded from local authority housing due to anti-social activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23589/04]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

460 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authority housing departments can inform private rented accommodation providers that a named person has or has not been either evicted or removed from a local authority housing estate, as a result of anti-social behaviour; if this power exists under the relevant legislation; and if this matter can be rectified. [23590/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

460 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authority housing departments can inform private rented accommodation providers that a named person has or has not been either evicted or removed from a local authority housing estate, as a result of anti-social behaviour; if this power exists under the relevant legislation; and if this matter can be rectified. [23590/04]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

459 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses completed to date in 2004 under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and his forecast for the full year. [23586/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

459 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses completed to date in 2004 under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and his forecast for the full year. [23586/04]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

443 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s plans to investigate the provision of extra funding for the home improvement scheme for the elderly as operated by the South West Area Health Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23498/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

443 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s plans to investigate the provision of extra funding for the home improvement scheme for the elderly as operated by the South West Area Health Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23498/04]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

381 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department will investigate the guidelines for the home improvement scheme for the elderly that is operated by the South West Area Health Board to permit same to encompass the disabled person’s grant as operated by local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23499/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

381 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department will investigate the guidelines for the home improvement scheme for the elderly that is operated by the South West Area Health Board to permit same to encompass the disabled person’s grant as operated by local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23499/04]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has satisfied himself that his expressed concerns in respect of once off rural housing to meet the needs of the indigenous population have been adequately addressed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23088/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has satisfied himself that his expressed concerns in respect of once off rural housing to meet the needs of the indigenous population have been adequately addressed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23088/04]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

255 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there have been discussions between officials of his Department and the health boards and local authorities regarding the need to provide appropriate housing in the community which can address the accommodation needs of persons with schizophrenia and their carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23147/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

255 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there have been discussions between officials of his Department and the health boards and local authorities regarding the need to provide appropriate housing in the community which can address the accommodation needs of persons with schizophrenia and their carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23147/04]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on waiting lists in respect of the disabled person’s grant scheme throughout the country; the action he proposes to take to address this serious issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23085/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on waiting lists in respect of the disabled person’s grant scheme throughout the country; the action he proposes to take to address this serious issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23085/04]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has examined areas of substandard housing throughout the country; if he has plans or proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23084/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has examined areas of substandard housing throughout the country; if he has plans or proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23084/04]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

248 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent concerns expressed in respect of over pricing in the housing market; if he proposes to take steps to address the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23081/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

248 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent concerns expressed in respect of over pricing in the housing market; if he proposes to take steps to address the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23081/04]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

247 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of families accommodated to date since the initiation of the affordable housing initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23080/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

247 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of families accommodated to date since the initiation of the affordable housing initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23080/04]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

242 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if applications from Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council under the central heating programme 2004 have been approved; if so, the level of grant being made available; if the €12 million has been allocated; and if so, the amount allocated to each local authority. [23053/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

242 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if applications from Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council under the central heating programme 2004 have been approved; if so, the level of grant being made available; if the €12 million has been allocated; and if so, the amount allocated to each local authority. [23053/04]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

177 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children if there has been discussions between officials of his Department and the health boards and local authority regarding the need to provide appropriate housing in the community which can address the accommodation needs of persons with schizophrenia and their carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23150/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

177 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children if there has been discussions between officials of his Department and the health boards and local authority regarding the need to provide appropriate housing in the community which can address the accommodation needs of persons with schizophrenia and their carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23150/04]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to implement the reported recommendation of the NESC that the Government should introduce measures to assist first-time buyers to meet the cost of the deposit on a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22561/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

73 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to implement the reported recommendation of the NESC that the Government should introduce measures to assist first-time buyers to meet the cost of the deposit on a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22561/04]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

59 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee on the review of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998; if he will report on the main findings of the report; the action he intends to take arising from the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22565/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

59 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee on the review of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998; if he will report on the main findings of the report; the action he intends to take arising from the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22565/04]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

52 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; when work will commence on the lands in Dublin, Meath and Kildare as announced on 13 July 2004 were to be handed over for this purpose; the location and acreage of the sites involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

52 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; when work will commence on the lands in Dublin, Meath and Kildare as announced on 13 July 2004 were to be handed over for this purpose; the location and acreage of the sites involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/04]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

51 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Government’s policy on the level of social housing rental stock which should be maintained in the State; his views on whether certain policies being pursued by some local authorities will result in a severe diminution in the level of social housing rental stock in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22615/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

51 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Government’s policy on the level of social housing rental stock which should be maintained in the State; his views on whether certain policies being pursued by some local authorities will result in a severe diminution in the level of social housing rental stock in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22615/04]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

48 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whether developers of less than four housing units and of one-off houses in rural areas make a contribution to affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22627/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

48 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whether developers of less than four housing units and of one-off houses in rural areas make a contribution to affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22627/04]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

65 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the call made in the annual report of Threshold for the Government to at least double the number of social housing completions by local authorities; if he intends to act on this call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22564/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

65 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the call made in the annual report of Threshold for the Government to at least double the number of social housing completions by local authorities; if he intends to act on this call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22564/04]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reduce the numbers on local authority housing waiting lists; if he expects to be in a position to deal adequately with the situation within the lifetime of the present Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reduce the numbers on local authority housing waiting lists; if he expects to be in a position to deal adequately with the situation within the lifetime of the present Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/04]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

47 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which this figure compares with the corresponding figure for the equivalent dates in each of the previous five years; the number of local authority dwellings completed or acquired in 2002 and 2003 and the anticipated number for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22568/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

47 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which this figure compares with the corresponding figure for the equivalent dates in each of the previous five years; the number of local authority dwellings completed or acquired in 2002 and 2003 and the anticipated number for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22568/04]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

41 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date with regard to the 10,000 houses promised as part of Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

41 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date with regard to the 10,000 houses promised as part of Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/04]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

35 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

35 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/04]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

31 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22562/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

31 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22562/04]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

45 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average cost of a new house in Dublin, a second-hand house in Dublin, a new house outside of Dublin, and a second-hand house outside of Dublin, in respect of 1997 and the latest year for which figures are available; the plans he has to ensure availability of affordable housing in view of recent figures (details supplied) showing that house price inflation here was seventh highest of 20 countries surveyed; his estimate of the likely increase in house prices during 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22566/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

45 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average cost of a new house in Dublin, a second-hand house in Dublin, a new house outside of Dublin, and a second-hand house outside of Dublin, in respect of 1997 and the latest year for which figures are available; the plans he has to ensure availability of affordable housing in view of recent figures (details supplied) showing that house price inflation here was seventh highest of 20 countries surveyed; his estimate of the likely increase in house prices during 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22566/04]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

29 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take arising from his Department’s annual housing statistics bulletin which showed that the price for new and second-hand houses was rising at approximately eight times the rate of inflation and that house buyers were forced to borrow €17 billion in 2003 to finance the purchase of housing; the steps he intends to take to ensure that families can have access to affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

29 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take arising from his Department’s annual housing statistics bulletin which showed that the price for new and second-hand houses was rising at approximately eight times the rate of inflation and that house buyers were forced to borrow €17 billion in 2003 to finance the purchase of housing; the steps he intends to take to ensure that families can have access to affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/04]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its examination of the income limits for affordable housing and shared ownership schemes referred to in the reply to Question No. 789 of 27 April 2004; if he intends to increase the loan limits under the affordable housing and shared ownership schemes in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22610/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

21 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its examination of the income limits for affordable housing and shared ownership schemes referred to in the reply to Question No. 789 of 27 April 2004; if he intends to increase the loan limits under the affordable housing and shared ownership schemes in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22610/04]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the main features of the plan announced by his Department and the Department of Social and Family Affairs under which local authorities will assume responsibility for meeting the long-term housing needs of persons who currently qualify for the rent supplement scheme; the additional funds or resources which will be provided to local authorities for this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22586/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

19 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the main features of the plan announced by his Department and the Department of Social and Family Affairs under which local authorities will assume responsibility for meeting the long-term housing needs of persons who currently qualify for the rent supplement scheme; the additional funds or resources which will be provided to local authorities for this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22586/04]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

5 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/04]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he remains committed to one of the key housing priorities contained in the national development plan, namely increasing social housing output to meet rising needs. [22908/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

3 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he remains committed to one of the key housing priorities contained in the national development plan, namely increasing social housing output to meet rising needs. [22908/04]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; and if he has satisfied himself with the progress being made with regard to this commitment. [22811/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; and if he has satisfied himself with the progress being made with regard to this commitment. [22811/04]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed arising from the commitments made under Sustaining Progress with the social partners that 10,000 extra houses will be built during the lifetime of the agreement (details supplied). [22672/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed arising from the commitments made under Sustaining Progress with the social partners that 10,000 extra houses will be built during the lifetime of the agreement (details supplied). [22672/04]

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