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Question· writtenPQ 904asked

933 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in the Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that a use it or lose it scheme be introduced through new legislation that would give local authorities powers to accelerate development of land zoned for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27740/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

933 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in the Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that a use it or lose it scheme be introduced through new legislation that would give local authorities powers to accelerate development of land zoned for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27740/08]

Question· writtenPQ 903asked

939 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that supports available to local authorities to tackle anti-social behaviour needed to be strengthened through increasing their statutory powers and actions to facilitate a targeted approach to combating anti-social behaviour in particular estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27746/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

939 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that supports available to local authorities to tackle anti-social behaviour needed to be strengthened through increasing their statutory powers and actions to facilitate a targeted approach to combating anti-social behaviour in particular estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27746/08]

Question· writtenPQ 902asked

938 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that audits of housing stock be undertaken every decade, with a benchmark audit being conducted in 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27745/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

938 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that audits of housing stock be undertaken every decade, with a benchmark audit being conducted in 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27745/08]

Question· writtenPQ 901asked

937 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that a sustainable communities fund be established to provide revenue funding to local authorities to support the various steps involved in housing renewal and improving housing stock and that an element of that fund would be devoted to measures taken to address anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27744/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

937 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that a sustainable communities fund be established to provide revenue funding to local authorities to support the various steps involved in housing renewal and improving housing stock and that an element of that fund would be devoted to measures taken to address anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27744/08]

Question· writtenPQ 900asked

936 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that a new incremental purchase scheme be introduced to broaden access to home ownership for lower income groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27743/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

936 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that a new incremental purchase scheme be introduced to broaden access to home ownership for lower income groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27743/08]

Question· writtenPQ 899asked

935 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that a review of minimum standards in the private rented sector be completed, and that measures be taken to improve local authority enforcement of these standards and other aspects of regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27742/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

935 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007 which suggested that a review of minimum standards in the private rented sector be completed, and that measures be taken to improve local authority enforcement of these standards and other aspects of regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27742/08]

Question· writtenPQ 898asked

934 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in the Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27741/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

934 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recommendation in the Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27741/08]

Question· writtenPQ 897asked

932 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007; the number of its recommendations which have been realised since then; and when the remainder will be addressed and delivered. [27739/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

932 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities report published in February 2007; the number of its recommendations which have been realised since then; and when the remainder will be addressed and delivered. [27739/08]

Question· writtenPQ 888asked

922 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when work will commence on the remedial works scheme in an area (details supplied) in County Meath; the situation regarding funding for this project from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27460/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

922 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when work will commence on the remedial works scheme in an area (details supplied) in County Meath; the situation regarding funding for this project from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27460/08]

Question· writtenPQ 843asked

916 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will explain a situation whereby Cork County Council have told a person (details supplied) in County Cork that they can not get a grant under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for the replacement of defective windows and doors because money has run out for that scheme. [27349/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

916 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will explain a situation whereby Cork County Council have told a person (details supplied) in County Cork that they can not get a grant under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for the replacement of defective windows and doors because money has run out for that scheme. [27349/08]

Question· writtenPQ 842asked

881 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the monetary value of applications received by Kilkenny County Council in respect of the housing aid for the elderly scheme, disabled persons grant scheme and essential repairs scheme; the amount of money allocated in 2008 in respect of each scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26633/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

881 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the monetary value of applications received by Kilkenny County Council in respect of the housing aid for the elderly scheme, disabled persons grant scheme and essential repairs scheme; the amount of money allocated in 2008 in respect of each scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26633/08]

Question· writtenPQ 841asked

876 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding funding for a county council (details supplied) for essential repairs grant schemes; if he will provide assurances that funding will be made available for projects which have been approved by the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26579/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

876 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding funding for a county council (details supplied) for essential repairs grant schemes; if he will provide assurances that funding will be made available for projects which have been approved by the county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26579/08]

Question· writtenPQ 840asked

946 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses which have been purchased by their tenants in 2005, 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27775/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

946 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses which have been purchased by their tenants in 2005, 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27775/08]

Question· writtenPQ 839asked

875 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes from each of the local authority housing stocks here that were sold to tenants each year since 1988 to date in 2008. [28130/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

875 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes from each of the local authority housing stocks here that were sold to tenants each year since 1988 to date in 2008. [28130/08]

Question· writtenPQ 790asked

827 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; the position in relation to the documentation they will need to go on the housing list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27455/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

827 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; the position in relation to the documentation they will need to go on the housing list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27455/08]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

342 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children the grants or grant aid available to help elderly persons fund the cost of the installation of central heating; and the qualifying criteria for such funding. [27221/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

342 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children the grants or grant aid available to help elderly persons fund the cost of the installation of central heating; and the qualifying criteria for such funding. [27221/08]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will provide extra funding to the local authorities in respect of housing aid for the elderly grant scheme, the housing adaptation grant and the mobility aid housing grant scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26376/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2008

232 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will provide extra funding to the local authorities in respect of housing aid for the elderly grant scheme, the housing adaptation grant and the mobility aid housing grant scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26376/08]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

256 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been told that their application under the housing aid for the elderly scheme can not be considered due to financial constraints on the scheme in view of the fact that they themselves and their spouse are both old age pensioners. [26116/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2008

256 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been told that their application under the housing aid for the elderly scheme can not be considered due to financial constraints on the scheme in view of the fact that they themselves and their spouse are both old age pensioners. [26116/08]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

587 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount allocated to Kildare County Council in respect of the social housing investment programme in each of the years 2002 to 2008; and the breakdown of the allocation between various schemes and the amount actually spent in each year to 31 December 2007. [25928/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

587 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount allocated to Kildare County Council in respect of the social housing investment programme in each of the years 2002 to 2008; and the breakdown of the allocation between various schemes and the amount actually spent in each year to 31 December 2007. [25928/08]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

582 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 396 of 24 June 2008, if his attention has been drawn to the research carried out by the Homeless Agency in 2007 and published in part in the agency newsletter Cornerstone; his views on whether this research shows that the issue of homelessness among non-Irish citizens is a more pressing issue than the 2005 housing needs assessment data would suggest, particularly in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25813/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

582 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 396 of 24 June 2008, if his attention has been drawn to the research carried out by the Homeless Agency in 2007 and published in part in the agency newsletter Cornerstone; his views on whether this research shows that the issue of homelessness among non-Irish citizens is a more pressing issue than the 2005 housing needs assessment data would suggest, particularly in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25813/08]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

579 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants for housing aid for the elderly from the south Tipperary area every year since its creation; and the number of successful applicants. [25775/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

579 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants for housing aid for the elderly from the south Tipperary area every year since its creation; and the number of successful applicants. [25775/08]

Question· writtenPQ 511asked

578 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to South Tipperary County Council or to south Tipperary residents through the Health Service Executive every year since 2000 for various housing grants including planned allocations for 2008; if she will provide this information as a table, including figures for housing aid for the elderly, mobility grants scheme, housing adaption for people with disabilities, housing aid for older people and people with a disability; and the amount that was allocated to south Tipperary for these funds as a total each year and including the planned figures for 2008. [25774/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

578 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to South Tipperary County Council or to south Tipperary residents through the Health Service Executive every year since 2000 for various housing grants including planned allocations for 2008; if she will provide this information as a table, including figures for housing aid for the elderly, mobility grants scheme, housing adaption for people with disabilities, housing aid for older people and people with a disability; and the amount that was allocated to south Tipperary for these funds as a total each year and including the planned figures for 2008. [25774/08]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

586 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of moneys provided by his Department to fund the disabled persons and essential repairs grants to local authorities in 2006 and 2007; if his attention has been drawn to the long waiting lists where many elderly people have to wait for periods of up to three years to have their applications approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25871/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

586 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of moneys provided by his Department to fund the disabled persons and essential repairs grants to local authorities in 2006 and 2007; if his attention has been drawn to the long waiting lists where many elderly people have to wait for periods of up to three years to have their applications approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25871/08]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

574 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding allocated to South Tipperary County Council to operate the housing adaptation grant for the elderly and the housing adaptation grant for people with disabilities; the number of applicants facilitated under both schemes to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25714/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

574 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding allocated to South Tipperary County Council to operate the housing adaptation grant for the elderly and the housing adaptation grant for people with disabilities; the number of applicants facilitated under both schemes to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25714/08]

Question· writtenPQ 502asked

570 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 568 of 20 May 2008 and 406 of 24 June 2008, if he will provide extra funding to Clare County Council to operate the housing adaptation grant schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25523/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

570 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 568 of 20 May 2008 and 406 of 24 June 2008, if he will provide extra funding to Clare County Council to operate the housing adaptation grant schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25523/08]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

566 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the crisis affecting residents of an area (details supplied) additional funding will be made available to Dublin City Council to purchase apartments or houses in Dublin 7. [25436/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

566 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the crisis affecting residents of an area (details supplied) additional funding will be made available to Dublin City Council to purchase apartments or houses in Dublin 7. [25436/08]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

562 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the rules and regulations governing a housing association (details supplied) are the same as the local authority housing rules and regulations. [25345/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2008

562 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the rules and regulations governing a housing association (details supplied) are the same as the local authority housing rules and regulations. [25345/08]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

186 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will meet a delegation from Clare County Council together with the four Clare Deputies to discuss the funding for the housing adaptation grant for the elderly and for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25180/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2008

186 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will meet a delegation from Clare County Council together with the four Clare Deputies to discuss the funding for the housing adaptation grant for the elderly and for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25180/08]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

177 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available in 2008 for the special housing aid scheme; the funding allocated in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25158/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2008

177 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available in 2008 for the special housing aid scheme; the funding allocated in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25158/08]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

107 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied that all local authorities are operating in accordance with his previously expressed views on individual single rural housing with particular reference to meeting the needs of local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2008

107 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied that all local authorities are operating in accordance with his previously expressed views on individual single rural housing with particular reference to meeting the needs of local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/08]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

72 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of projects sanctioned in 2007; the number envisaged for 2008; the corresponding figure for each PCCC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25158/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2008

72 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of projects sanctioned in 2007; the number envisaged for 2008; the corresponding figure for each PCCC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25158/08]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

103 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the changes she has sought in respect of accommodation paid for by rent supplement from the review of housing standards regulations being conducted by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. [24788/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2008

103 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the changes she has sought in respect of accommodation paid for by rent supplement from the review of housing standards regulations being conducted by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. [24788/08]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

73 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the guidelines in place to advise community welfare officers on the way to act in the best interests of the tenant once the CWO receives a report from a local authority that the rented premises does not meet minimum housing standards. [24801/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2008

73 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the guidelines in place to advise community welfare officers on the way to act in the best interests of the tenant once the CWO receives a report from a local authority that the rented premises does not meet minimum housing standards. [24801/08]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

411 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the differential rent scheme for local authority accommodation; when the scheme was last reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24734/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2008

411 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the differential rent scheme for local authority accommodation; when the scheme was last reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24734/08]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

406 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 568 of 20 May 2008, when funding will be made available to Clare County Council to operate the housing adaption grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24556/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2008

406 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 568 of 20 May 2008, when funding will be made available to Clare County Council to operate the housing adaption grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24556/08]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

397 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the proposed development (details supplied) in Dublin 14 submitted to his Department in accordance with circular N7/07 by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in view of the fact that living conditions there are totally unacceptable; when he will make a decision on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24365/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2008

397 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the proposed development (details supplied) in Dublin 14 submitted to his Department in accordance with circular N7/07 by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in view of the fact that living conditions there are totally unacceptable; when he will make a decision on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24365/08]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the application under the remedial works scheme by Westmeath County Council to affect the refurbishment of houses (details supplied) in County Westmeath, and in particular, in view of the success of the initial phase of the scheme, if he will ensure that the necessary finance is provided in order to ensure that the other phases of the scheme will proceed without further delay, as the residents have been waiting for a considerable period of time to have these houses, which were erected in the seventies, refurbished in an appropriate fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24245/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 2008

205 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the application under the remedial works scheme by Westmeath County Council to affect the refurbishment of houses (details supplied) in County Westmeath, and in particular, in view of the success of the initial phase of the scheme, if he will ensure that the necessary finance is provided in order to ensure that the other phases of the scheme will proceed without further delay, as the residents have been waiting for a considerable period of time to have these houses, which were erected in the seventies, refurbished in an appropriate fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24245/08]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made regarding an application by Westmeath County Council for finance to enable a remedial works scheme to proceed at an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will take steps to have this application processed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24244/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 June 2008

204 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made regarding an application by Westmeath County Council for finance to enable a remedial works scheme to proceed at an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will take steps to have this application processed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24244/08]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

224 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide information on the proposed new incremental house/home ownership scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23911/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2008

224 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide information on the proposed new incremental house/home ownership scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23911/08]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

222 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable housing applicants currently with each local authority; the number of applicants who have been offered and have taken up an affordable house in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23909/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2008

222 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable housing applicants currently with each local authority; the number of applicants who have been offered and have taken up an affordable house in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23909/08]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

221 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason applicants for local authority affordable housing are assessed on their earnings only, not including their capital and other assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23903/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2008

221 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason applicants for local authority affordable housing are assessed on their earnings only, not including their capital and other assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23903/08]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

216 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding provided by his Department for sheltered housing units in each local authority area; the number of units that are council run; the number run by voluntary agencies financed by the local authority; the number of units vacant in each area; the assessment or admission criteria that apply; if people are excluded if they fail to meet the criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23837/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2008

216 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding provided by his Department for sheltered housing units in each local authority area; the number of units that are council run; the number run by voluntary agencies financed by the local authority; the number of units vacant in each area; the assessment or admission criteria that apply; if people are excluded if they fail to meet the criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23837/08]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

215 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when finance will be transmitted from his Department to Limerick County Council in respect of a voluntary housing scheme (details supplied) in County Limerick. [23836/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2008

215 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when finance will be transmitted from his Department to Limerick County Council in respect of a voluntary housing scheme (details supplied) in County Limerick. [23836/08]

Question· writtenPQ 877asked

937 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses allocated to eligible applicants in County Mayo since the inception of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23599/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008

937 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses allocated to eligible applicants in County Mayo since the inception of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23599/08]

Question· writtenPQ 876asked

936 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will take a new housing initiative in an effort to combat ongoing housing shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23598/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008

936 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will take a new housing initiative in an effort to combat ongoing housing shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23598/08]

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