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Question· writtenPQ 1076asked

1258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses provided throughout the country since the affordable housing initiative was first announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses provided throughout the country since the affordable housing initiative was first announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1064asked

1245 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action which can be taken to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis as outlined in Focus Ireland’s Right to a Home campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22353/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1245 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action which can be taken to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis as outlined in Focus Ireland’s Right to a Home campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22353/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1035asked

1212 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider allowing voluntary housing organisations such as Respond to sell their housing stock to their tenants on the same basis as the local authority house purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21737/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1212 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider allowing voluntary housing organisations such as Respond to sell their housing stock to their tenants on the same basis as the local authority house purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21737/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1034asked

1211 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations on the voluntary housing sector and local government to work in partnership with each other and the tenants involved to resolve issues such as the sharing of community infrastructure, unsocial behaviour, community development and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1211 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations on the voluntary housing sector and local government to work in partnership with each other and the tenants involved to resolve issues such as the sharing of community infrastructure, unsocial behaviour, community development and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1033asked

1210 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will examine the joint action plans for social and affordable housing submitted by Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council for the period 2004-2008; if he will fund this plan and the cost involved; the number of house starts applied for by each of these bodies for each year since 2000; the number granted by his Department for the same period; the number completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1210 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will examine the joint action plans for social and affordable housing submitted by Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council for the period 2004-2008; if he will fund this plan and the cost involved; the number of house starts applied for by each of these bodies for each year since 2000; the number granted by his Department for the same period; the number completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1032asked

1209 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward funding or a plan of action to deal with the problems being experienced in the SEHB relative to the housing aid for the elderly scheme; if all other health boards are the same as the SEHB or if they have moved beyond their applications for 2002 and 2003; his views on whether the situation in the SEHB is acceptable; and the action he intends to take. [21729/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1209 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward funding or a plan of action to deal with the problems being experienced in the SEHB relative to the housing aid for the elderly scheme; if all other health boards are the same as the SEHB or if they have moved beyond their applications for 2002 and 2003; his views on whether the situation in the SEHB is acceptable; and the action he intends to take. [21729/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1031asked

1247 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Kilkenny County Council applies a maximum of €3,200 in the grant available under the essential repairs to a house scheme; if he intends to review legislation in this area in order that the maximum grant be raised significantly and applied to every county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22430/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1247 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Kilkenny County Council applies a maximum of €3,200 in the grant available under the essential repairs to a house scheme; if he intends to review legislation in this area in order that the maximum grant be raised significantly and applied to every county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22430/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1030asked

1208 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to reform the disabled person’s housing grant as administered by local authorities; if funding will be provided to allow the grant to be increased to 100% of the cost of essential works; if a standard and fair procedure of application and allocation will be introduced across all local authorities, co-ordinated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1208 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to reform the disabled person’s housing grant as administered by local authorities; if funding will be provided to allow the grant to be increased to 100% of the cost of essential works; if a standard and fair procedure of application and allocation will be introduced across all local authorities, co-ordinated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1021asked

1198 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority house starts in County Kerry each year from 1997 to 2004; the number of completions in that category in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21503/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1198 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority house starts in County Kerry each year from 1997 to 2004; the number of completions in that category in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21503/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1002asked

1183 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish with each local authority in the country the number of their housing units let to tenants for 30 years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1183 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish with each local authority in the country the number of their housing units let to tenants for 30 years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/04]

Question· writtenPQ 999asked

1242 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the allocation of funds by his Department for the installation of central heating by local authorities, including the amount allocated to each local authority. [22271/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1242 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the allocation of funds by his Department for the installation of central heating by local authorities, including the amount allocated to each local authority. [22271/04]

Question· writtenPQ 998asked

1180 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available to Dublin City Council to complete the programme of installing central heating in tenancy houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21295/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1180 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available to Dublin City Council to complete the programme of installing central heating in tenancy houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21295/04]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

521 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the huge housing developments taking place in Westbrook, Carrigmore and Fortunestown between west Tallaght and Saggart; if he will examine the implications for school accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22281/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

521 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the huge housing developments taking place in Westbrook, Carrigmore and Fortunestown between west Tallaght and Saggart; if he will examine the implications for school accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22281/04]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

258 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications received in each of the years 2000-2004 inclusive in respect of the housing aid for the elderly scheme administered by the health boards; the amount expended by each health board in each of the respective years; the number of applications approved in each year; the length of waiting lists and waiting times in respect of assessment in each health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21197/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2004

258 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications received in each of the years 2000-2004 inclusive in respect of the housing aid for the elderly scheme administered by the health boards; the amount expended by each health board in each of the respective years; the number of applications approved in each year; the length of waiting lists and waiting times in respect of assessment in each health board area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21197/04]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

212 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who has applied for heating under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme, can expect a person to call to assess their needs; and when heating will be installed in their house. [20875/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2004

212 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo who has applied for heating under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme, can expect a person to call to assess their needs; and when heating will be installed in their house. [20875/04]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

314 Mr. S. Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is concerned with the implementation of the disabled person’s and essential repairs grant scheme by some local authorities; the monitoring of the administering of the scheme done by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20627/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

314 Mr. S. Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is concerned with the implementation of the disabled person’s and essential repairs grant scheme by some local authorities; the monitoring of the administering of the scheme done by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20627/04]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

313 Mr. S. Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications received by Kildare County Council under the disabled person’s and essential repairs grant scheme during the past 12 months; the number of grants paid each month during that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20626/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

313 Mr. S. Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications received by Kildare County Council under the disabled person’s and essential repairs grant scheme during the past 12 months; the number of grants paid each month during that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20626/04]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

310 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to assist the deficit of accommodation for single persons in view of the fact that priority with most local authorities is family accommodation; if there is any imaginable solution to this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20623/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

310 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to assist the deficit of accommodation for single persons in view of the fact that priority with most local authorities is family accommodation; if there is any imaginable solution to this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20623/04]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

309 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether there are a number of young widows and widowers who are ineligible for home improvement grants; if he plans to introduce small grants for such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20622/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

309 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether there are a number of young widows and widowers who are ineligible for home improvement grants; if he plans to introduce small grants for such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20622/04]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

306 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money his Department provided on a county by county basis for each of the past ten years to provide local authority housing and voluntary housing; if he has satisfied himself that enough houses from this sector are being made available at the present time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20601/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

306 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money his Department provided on a county by county basis for each of the past ten years to provide local authority housing and voluntary housing; if he has satisfied himself that enough houses from this sector are being made available at the present time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20601/04]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

315 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will indicate when he will announce a substantial increase in the income eligibility criteria for applicants who wish to participate in the affordable housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20628/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2004

315 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will indicate when he will announce a substantial increase in the income eligibility criteria for applicants who wish to participate in the affordable housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20628/04]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

456 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing units provided by private developers under the social housing provision in each local authority in each of the past five years. [20544/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004

456 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing units provided by private developers under the social housing provision in each local authority in each of the past five years. [20544/04]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

455 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the proposed refurbishment of Ennell Court housing estate, Mullingar, the moneys paid to date by his Department towards these works; the status and timeframe for proposed works; and the total allocation from his Department for this project. [20543/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004

455 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the proposed refurbishment of Ennell Court housing estate, Mullingar, the moneys paid to date by his Department towards these works; the status and timeframe for proposed works; and the total allocation from his Department for this project. [20543/04]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

446 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grant aid available to each health board in each of the past five years for works under the housing aid for the elderly scheme; and if, in view of the long delays for these works, he will consider increasing these payments substantially. [20214/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004

446 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grant aid available to each health board in each of the past five years for works under the housing aid for the elderly scheme; and if, in view of the long delays for these works, he will consider increasing these payments substantially. [20214/04]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

375 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if agreement in principle to work to be undertaken under the housing aid for the elderly scheme will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow in order that work can commence while waiting for the grant payment; if he will expedite an application for a wheelchair for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20382/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004

375 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if agreement in principle to work to be undertaken under the housing aid for the elderly scheme will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow in order that work can commence while waiting for the grant payment; if he will expedite an application for a wheelchair for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20382/04]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

354 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the numbers on the waiting list for the housing aid for the elderly scheme in each health board; and the average waiting time in each health board area. [20215/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2004

354 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the numbers on the waiting list for the housing aid for the elderly scheme in each health board; and the average waiting time in each health board area. [20215/04]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

278 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a remedial works scheme for a housing estate (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19676/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2004

278 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a remedial works scheme for a housing estate (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19676/04]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

422 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the assessment which has taken place to date of the proposed move of the social welfare appeals office to a new location; her assessment of the risk of losing experienced personnel and of the risk of undermining the impartiality of the office by housing it in the same building as other social welfare activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19469/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004

422 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the assessment which has taken place to date of the proposed move of the social welfare appeals office to a new location; her assessment of the risk of losing experienced personnel and of the risk of undermining the impartiality of the office by housing it in the same building as other social welfare activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19469/04]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

397 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available to improve a local authority house at a location (details supplied) in County Limerick. [19369/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004

397 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available to improve a local authority house at a location (details supplied) in County Limerick. [19369/04]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

324 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide for a standardised application and assessment procedure for the disabled persons housing grant across the State, in view of the regional and local variations in procedures which lead to inequality; and if he will widen the scheme to ensure that it covers 100% of the cost of approved works. [19538/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004

324 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide for a standardised application and assessment procedure for the disabled persons housing grant across the State, in view of the regional and local variations in procedures which lead to inequality; and if he will widen the scheme to ensure that it covers 100% of the cost of approved works. [19538/04]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has plans to review the housing needs of schizophrenia patients, in order that they can live independently with a house parent present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19192/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004

293 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children if he has plans to review the housing needs of schizophrenia patients, in order that they can live independently with a house parent present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19192/04]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Question No. 210 of 20 May 2004 the current status of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18567/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2004

270 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Question No. 210 of 20 May 2004 the current status of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18567/04]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

265 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide additional local authority housing in Tallaght, Dublin 24; if he will discuss the needs with South Dublin County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18469/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2004

265 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide additional local authority housing in Tallaght, Dublin 24; if he will discuss the needs with South Dublin County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18469/04]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if consideration will be given to the lottery application by the Charleville Sheltered Housing Services for essential equipment for their new central care unit. [18171/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2004

126 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if consideration will be given to the lottery application by the Charleville Sheltered Housing Services for essential equipment for their new central care unit. [18171/04]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

204 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the case of persons building new houses to cater for persons with disabilities, extra grant assistance is available to cover the extra costs in ensuring that new houses are accessible for persons with disabilities and in wheelchairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18104/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2004

204 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the case of persons building new houses to cater for persons with disabilities, extra grant assistance is available to cover the extra costs in ensuring that new houses are accessible for persons with disabilities and in wheelchairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18104/04]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

178 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo for grant aid under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme. [18061/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2004

178 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo for grant aid under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme. [18061/04]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

81 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the Defence Forces property that has been handed over or is planned to be transferred for the purposes of the new affordable housing initiative agreed in Sustaining Progress; the reasons for the delay in handing the land over to the local authorities; when it is expected that the transfers will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17817/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2004

81 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the Defence Forces property that has been handed over or is planned to be transferred for the purposes of the new affordable housing initiative agreed in Sustaining Progress; the reasons for the delay in handing the land over to the local authorities; when it is expected that the transfers will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17817/04]

Question· writtenPQ 555asked

613 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the annual amount paid by way of rent allowance in lieu of housing in each of the past four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17880/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

613 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the annual amount paid by way of rent allowance in lieu of housing in each of the past four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17880/04]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

565 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will increase the upper limit for purchase of a house under the shared ownership scheme in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17606/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

565 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will increase the upper limit for purchase of a house under the shared ownership scheme in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17606/04]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

558 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that more and more applicants for affordable housing are above the income limit for local authorities and are unable to secure loans from financial institutions; and when the income thresholds for the schemes will be increased. [17536/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

558 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that more and more applicants for affordable housing are above the income limit for local authorities and are unable to secure loans from financial institutions; and when the income thresholds for the schemes will be increased. [17536/04]

Question· writtenPQ 505asked

557 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will further review the first-time buyer’s grant application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if they have received misleading information in relation to the cut off timeframe for such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17504/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

557 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will further review the first-time buyer’s grant application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if they have received misleading information in relation to the cut off timeframe for such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17504/04]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

556 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will address the issue of mortgage protection insurance for persons who are taking out loans from the county council and who are not allowed the freedom to acquire their own insurance independently and are being forced to pay a much higher rate to obtain it from their local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17461/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

556 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will address the issue of mortgage protection insurance for persons who are taking out loans from the county council and who are not allowed the freedom to acquire their own insurance independently and are being forced to pay a much higher rate to obtain it from their local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17461/04]

Question· writtenPQ 502asked

554 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to prevent escalating rents in the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17399/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

554 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to prevent escalating rents in the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17399/04]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

549 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1288 of 30 September 2003 if funding will now be passed for a voluntary housing project at the Five Acres, Celbridge, County Kildare; if all of the information requested from Kildare County Council has been submitted; and if so, the timeframe for a final decision. [17347/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

549 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1288 of 30 September 2003 if funding will now be passed for a voluntary housing project at the Five Acres, Celbridge, County Kildare; if all of the information requested from Kildare County Council has been submitted; and if so, the timeframe for a final decision. [17347/04]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

117 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the ESRI report, Housing, Poverty and Wealth in Ireland; her further views on whether increases in the rent supplement are the best way to support persons vulnerable to high rents set by landlords; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17706/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2004

117 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the ESRI report, Housing, Poverty and Wealth in Ireland; her further views on whether increases in the rent supplement are the best way to support persons vulnerable to high rents set by landlords; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17706/04]

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