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Question· writtenPQ 854asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
914 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the situation regarding the acquisition of Part V units at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; his further views on whether it is acceptable that an agreement reached in January 2007 to purchase houses has not been concluded; if he will fund the purchase of these units; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[22988/08]
Question· writtenPQ 853asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
913 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way the new equity loans under consideration will differ from the shared ownership scheme.
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Question· writtenPQ 852asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
912 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the targets set for each local authority for the number of tenancies to be transferred from rent supplement to the rental accommodation scheme; the outcome in respect of these targets; and the targets that are now in place for each local authority.
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Question· writtenPQ 848asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
908 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses purchased under the tenant purchase scheme since its inception; the number of houses which have been sold on by the purchaser for each local authority; the period of ownership after which they have been sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 846asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
906 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the advice he has provided to local authorities with regard to Part V affordable units in areas where the open market value of new houses has significantly declined, and in such situations where local authorities may have arrived at understandings with developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 838asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
898 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new affordable units that were constructed in 2007 and to date in 2008; the number that will be built for the remainder of 2008 and in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 837asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
897 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent in 2007 on the provision of affordable housing including construction of new affordable housing; the amount he will spend in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 836asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
896 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new social houses that were constructed in 2007 and to date in 2008; the number that will be built for the remainder of 2008 and in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 835asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
895 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount that has been spent in 2007 on the provision of social housing, including construction of new social housing and rent supplement; the amount he will spend in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 833asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
893 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of serviced sites to support residential development under the serviced land initiative provided since 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 336asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
390 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children when a final decision will be made on an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 321asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
376 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason works under the housing aid for the elderly scheme were not fully completed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 262asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
314 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 260asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
312 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 258asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
310 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 209asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
257 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children if the budget 2007 financial allocation of €0.5 million for sheltered housing was fully expended on that purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 190asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
242 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children if the Budget 2006 financial allocation of €1 million to provide front line health service support for sheltered housing was fully expended on that purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 144asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008
199 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in view of recent developments in housing sales and price levels of cutting the 7% rate of stamp duty on residential property to 6%, 5% and 4% respectively while leaving current thresholds unchanged; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 216asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 June 2008
216 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the resources being made available to local authorities and the powers that have been given to them to carry out means tests that are required in respect of applications received under the housing adaptation grant scheme for older people and people with disability.
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Question· writtenPQ 214asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 June 2008
214 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the advice his Department has provided to local authorities with regard to the fact that Part V affordable units had significantly declined in situations where local authorities may have arrived at understandings with developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 213asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 June 2008
213 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason local authorities acquiring housing units under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 must apply different regulations to units being acquired for social purposes as distinct to those being acquired under the affordable housing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 209asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 June 2008
209 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5.
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Question· writtenPQ 358asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
420 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way the new equity mortgage which is under consideration will make it easier for persons on average incomes who find that they still do not have enough income to be approved for an affordable house in the Dublin area; if he has set a date by which it is hoped that this new scheme will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 351asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
419 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money allocated by his Department to a county council (details supplied) for the funding of the disabled persons grant for the past five years; the amount of money to be allocated in 2008 for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 350asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
418 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money allocated by his Department to a county council (details supplied) for the funding of the disabled persons grant for the past five years; the amount of money to be allocated in 2008 for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 349asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
411 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 aid for the elderly grant and the housing adaption grant for people with disabilities; the number of articles facilitated under the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 348asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
410 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capital allocation given to North Tipperary County Council in 2007 for housing repair and refurbishment works; the schemes under which the allocation was given; if he will compare this to the amount allocated in 2008 and schemes under which that funding was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 346asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
408 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authorities should be applying the increased income threshold of €28,001 for mortgage subsidies as set out in Circular HPS 10/05 to loans approved prior to 1 January 2006; and if he has plans to introduce further changes to provide relief for loans approved after 1 January 2006.
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Question· writtenPQ 154asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
216 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 153asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
215 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children when an application will be finalised for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 128asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
190 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of recent predictions on significantly reduced housing completions for 2008 and 2009, he will be revising his current Budget forecasts for these years.
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Question· writtenPQ 50asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
112 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance the average take to the Exchequer from each new house which is built; and if he has proposals to encourage an increase in house building in view of the present downturn.
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Question· writtenPQ 26asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008
87 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Finance the cost of not plugging the avoidance scheme on stamp duty; and the reason this was deemed an appropriate policy boost tool for the housing sector.
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Question· writtenPQ 184asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008
181 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the overdue remedial works scheme for the regeneration of an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath which had its first public consultation in 2002 and a date of 2003 for completion of the pilot scheme is expected to commence and be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 182asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008
179 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason many elderly people are getting back replies from their respective local authorities stating that they do not qualify or are covered under the housing adaption-mobility aid grant schemes and schemes of housing aid for older people; and if he will investigate this matter county by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 140asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2008
137 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans in place for the regulation of management companies in residential complexes.
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Question· writtenPQ 291asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2008
355 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the housing statistics for inspection of the private rental sector will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 290asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2008
354 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing projects due to be delivered by public private partnerships and what they are; the cost of each project; the target completion date for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 284asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2008
348 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the number of complaints of anti-social behaviour in local authority housing estates reported to town councils in Mallow, Fermoy, Youghal, Midleton and Cobh along with the number registered with Cork County Council in the same areas in addition to Mitchelstown, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· oralPQ 456asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
456 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure existing housing developments are taken in charge by local authorities.
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Question· writtenPQ 400asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
477 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the local authority housing policy with a view to revising the system whereby voluntary housing agencies appear to cherry pick applicants with the acquiescence of the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 394asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
470 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which funding has been sought from his Department by Kildare County Council and other local authorities in County Kildare in 2008 in the context of the capital housing programme; the degree to which he proposes to allocate funding under this heading to the local authorities concerned before the end of 2008 having particular regard to the fact that more than 4,000 families are already on the housing waiting lists; the extent to which he expects this waiting list to be reduced in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 391asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
467 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses built and tenanted by the various local authorities in each of the past five years excluding those provided through or for voluntary housing agencies; his plans to meet the local authority need in the next four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 389asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
465 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he will deal with the local authority housing waiting lists, which in some cases contain families on the list for ten years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 382asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
450 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people on housing waiting lists, those awaiting social housing or affordable housing in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 381asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
449 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outcome of an application for a thatching grant for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick.
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Question· writtenPQ 373asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
440 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the moneys allocated by his Department to the local authorities in Carlow and Kilkenny for the provision of both social and affordable housing in both areas; the way these figures have carried for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 366asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
433 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in redeveloping a house (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that dozens of elderly tenants have been waiting to return home for more than two years.
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Question· writtenPQ 230asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
297 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the legal basis for the establishment of estate management companies operating in various estates in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 75asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008
142 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the specific date for the publication of the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill due to be brought before the House this term.
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