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Question· writtenPQ 110asked

104 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the plans for Defence Forces families living in Gormanston Camp now that Gormanston lands will be among the State lands released under the Sustaining Progress affordable housing initiatives; the location the families of the Defence Forces will be deployed to; if compensation will be afforded to them to meet the costs of moving house if this is necessary; the time scale for the redeployments; the notice that the families will receive before the move takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8255/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2004

104 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the plans for Defence Forces families living in Gormanston Camp now that Gormanston lands will be among the State lands released under the Sustaining Progress affordable housing initiatives; the location the families of the Defence Forces will be deployed to; if compensation will be afforded to them to meet the costs of moving house if this is necessary; the time scale for the redeployments; the notice that the families will receive before the move takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8255/04]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

168 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Department guidelines that are in place for adoption by local authorities when they are purchasing houses in private residential estates for local authority tenants. [8236/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2004

168 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Department guidelines that are in place for adoption by local authorities when they are purchasing houses in private residential estates for local authority tenants. [8236/04]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

167 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the correspondence from Dublin City Council of the first week of March 2004 regarding central heating needs. [8223/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2004

167 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the correspondence from Dublin City Council of the first week of March 2004 regarding central heating needs. [8223/04]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

166 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction the construction of local authority houses by Roscommon County Council at Ballyleague, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8219/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2004

166 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction the construction of local authority houses by Roscommon County Council at Ballyleague, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8219/04]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

165 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has authorised housing authorities to enlist the aid of an organisation (details supplied) when determining entitlement to housing loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8217/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2004

165 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has authorised housing authorities to enlist the aid of an organisation (details supplied) when determining entitlement to housing loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8217/04]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

164 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the housing policy laid down by his Department and the funding provided by him to the various local authorities having regard to the provisions of the Housing Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8216/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2004

164 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the housing policy laid down by his Department and the funding provided by him to the various local authorities having regard to the provisions of the Housing Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8216/04]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

217 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dublin City Council has sought permission to borrow funds to install central heating in tenancy houses; and if this matter can be dealt with urgently. [8123/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2004

217 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dublin City Council has sought permission to borrow funds to install central heating in tenancy houses; and if this matter can be dealt with urgently. [8123/04]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

214 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 263 of 3 March 2004, it is permissible within the social housing scheme for the approved housing body to add on management charges to the rent, in view of the fact that this is creating hardship for many tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2004

214 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 263 of 3 March 2004, it is permissible within the social housing scheme for the approved housing body to add on management charges to the rent, in view of the fact that this is creating hardship for many tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/04]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

149 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the degree of discretion which remains with community welfare officers in making assessments of housing needs subsequent to the introduction of changes in the supplementary welfare allowance scheme, particularly in the rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7801/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2004

149 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the degree of discretion which remains with community welfare officers in making assessments of housing needs subsequent to the introduction of changes in the supplementary welfare allowance scheme, particularly in the rent supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7801/04]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

424 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will approve the new scheme of lettings for Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7911/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004

424 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will approve the new scheme of lettings for Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7911/04]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

423 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are still Dublin City Council properties with only outdoor toilet facilities for tenants; and his Department’s plans to ensure that Dublin City Council and other local authorities bring these properties into line with national and international housing standards and regulations. [7910/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004

423 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are still Dublin City Council properties with only outdoor toilet facilities for tenants; and his Department’s plans to ensure that Dublin City Council and other local authorities bring these properties into line with national and international housing standards and regulations. [7910/04]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

418 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding refurbishment works at the houses at Glenma, Croom, County Limerick, in view of the fact that detailed costing drawings and specifications have recently been submitted to his Department for approval. [7753/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004

418 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding refurbishment works at the houses at Glenma, Croom, County Limerick, in view of the fact that detailed costing drawings and specifications have recently been submitted to his Department for approval. [7753/04]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

304 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons on a waiting list for work to be completed to their house under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme in each of the health board areas. [7560/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004

304 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons on a waiting list for work to be completed to their house under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme in each of the health board areas. [7560/04]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

179 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the input and recommendations made by his Department into the guidelines being drawn up by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for rural housing development; when we can expect to see these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7626/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004

179 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the input and recommendations made by his Department into the guidelines being drawn up by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for rural housing development; when we can expect to see these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7626/04]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

124 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will outline the input and recommendations made by his Department into the guidelines being drawn up by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for rural housing development; when we can expect to see these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7666/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 2004

124 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will outline the input and recommendations made by his Department into the guidelines being drawn up by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for rural housing development; when we can expect to see these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7666/04]

Bill· Public2004/13defeated

Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 8 March 2004

Bill entitled an Act to prohibit stage payments in contracts for certain new houses

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

144 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to improve the quality or condition of older local authority housing schemes in need of refurbishment in Dublin or countrywide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7381/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

144 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to improve the quality or condition of older local authority housing schemes in need of refurbishment in Dublin or countrywide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7381/04]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

147 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to provide the necessary resources to the local authorities in County Kildare to enable them to deal with the housing problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7384/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

147 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to provide the necessary resources to the local authorities in County Kildare to enable them to deal with the housing problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7384/04]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of families seeking a home by way of application to the various local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7380/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

143 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of families seeking a home by way of application to the various local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7380/04]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

140 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to increase the number of local authority building starts in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7376/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

140 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to increase the number of local authority building starts in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7376/04]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

61 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to introduce the promised guidelines under the Planning and Development Act to deal with the issue of one-off housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7141/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

61 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to introduce the promised guidelines under the Planning and Development Act to deal with the issue of one-off housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7141/04]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

47 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will re-introduce the first-time buyer’s grant to apply to first-time buyers of new and second hand homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7179/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

47 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will re-introduce the first-time buyer’s grant to apply to first-time buyers of new and second hand homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7179/04]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

42 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to comments by the Archbishop of Dublin stating that 4,000 people are now homeless in Dublin and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3869/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

42 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to comments by the Archbishop of Dublin stating that 4,000 people are now homeless in Dublin and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3869/04]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

37 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in view of his announcement on 19 February 2004 on the number of house completions in 2003, the number of houses completed under social and affordable housing schemes; the number which were completed under voluntary or co-operative housing schemes; the number which were built as second or holiday homes; the number which were built by investors for the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7177/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

37 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in view of his announcement on 19 February 2004 on the number of house completions in 2003, the number of houses completed under social and affordable housing schemes; the number which were completed under voluntary or co-operative housing schemes; the number which were built as second or holiday homes; the number which were built by investors for the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7177/04]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

34 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin 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; the anticipated number for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7143/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

34 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin 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; the anticipated number for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7143/04]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

26 Mr. Howlin 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 Dublin and a second hand house outside 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 the recent surveys showing that house prices are continuing to rise; his estimate of the likely increase in house prices during 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7136/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

26 Mr. Howlin 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 Dublin and a second hand house outside 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 the recent surveys showing that house prices are continuing to rise; his estimate of the likely increase in house prices during 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7136/04]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

20 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the contact group on the affordable housing initiative last met; its purpose and functions; its programme of work for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4777/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

20 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the contact group on the affordable housing initiative last met; its purpose and functions; its programme of work for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4777/04]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

52 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the constitutionality of his proposal to introduce electronic voting in the face of public and parliamentary opposition; if he can justify the expenditure to date on this issue given the countless competing and much more commendable demands such as housing now facing his Department; the total estimated cost of the venture from its inception to conclusion, including promotion, advertising or public relations and any likely costs hidden or otherwise to date or in the future; if he has seriously considered how he proposes to justify the costs involved in this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7228/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

52 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the constitutionality of his proposal to introduce electronic voting in the face of public and parliamentary opposition; if he can justify the expenditure to date on this issue given the countless competing and much more commendable demands such as housing now facing his Department; the total estimated cost of the venture from its inception to conclusion, including promotion, advertising or public relations and any likely costs hidden or otherwise to date or in the future; if he has seriously considered how he proposes to justify the costs involved in this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7228/04]

Question· writtenPQ 11asked

9 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the additional provision he intends to make from within resources available to his Department in 2004 for the provision of accommodation for lone parents and other persons on low incomes, particularly in view of the decision by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to impose severe restrictions in eligibility for rent supplement and her views that the housing needs of such people should be met by local authorities; the length of notice his Department received from the Department of Social and Family Affairs regarding the planned changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7138/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

9 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the additional provision he intends to make from within resources available to his Department in 2004 for the provision of accommodation for lone parents and other persons on low incomes, particularly in view of the decision by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to impose severe restrictions in eligibility for rent supplement and her views that the housing needs of such people should be met by local authorities; the length of notice his Department received from the Department of Social and Family Affairs regarding the planned changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7138/04]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

139 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses provided under the affordable housing initiative in the past year; his plans to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7375/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

139 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses provided under the affordable housing initiative in the past year; his plans to increase this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7375/04]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date with regard to the details of the agreement reached with the trade unions and employer organisations regarding the building of 10,000 affordable houses; when the scheme will start; the time-span within which the 10,000 houses will be built; the companies by which they will be built; if sites have been handed over for this purpose; the number of such houses started to date; the number expected to be started by the end of 2004; and when he expects the first such houses to be available. [7145/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

8 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date with regard to the details of the agreement reached with the trade unions and employer organisations regarding the building of 10,000 affordable houses; when the scheme will start; the time-span within which the 10,000 houses will be built; the companies by which they will be built; if sites have been handed over for this purpose; the number of such houses started to date; the number expected to be started by the end of 2004; and when he expects the first such houses to be available. [7145/04]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

7 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses which have gone to the planning stage and been built since the affordable social housing initiative was announced over one year ago. [7122/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

7 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses which have gone to the planning stage and been built since the affordable social housing initiative was announced over one year ago. [7122/04]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

6 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons awaiting payment of the first-time buyer’s grant at the latest date for which figures are available; the reason for the long delay in making these payments; the steps being taken to ensure that all such grants are awarded without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7140/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2004

6 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons awaiting payment of the first-time buyer’s grant at the latest date for which figures are available; the reason for the long delay in making these payments; the steps being taken to ensure that all such grants are awarded without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7140/04]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

263 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will detail the arrangements made with the Cúid Housing Association for the management of the Clarion Quay social housing scheme; if provision was made for management charges in addition to rent; the level of rent provided for, and if income related, as are local authority rents; and the way it is intended to fund increasing management charges in social housing apartment schemes. [7100/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2004

263 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will detail the arrangements made with the Cúid Housing Association for the management of the Clarion Quay social housing scheme; if provision was made for management charges in addition to rent; the level of rent provided for, and if income related, as are local authority rents; and the way it is intended to fund increasing management charges in social housing apartment schemes. [7100/04]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

181 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the deplorable condition in respect of some of the housing conditions for soldiers and their families at the military quarters in the Curragh, County Kildare; his proposals to deal with this situation; the moneys allocated for this purpose in 2004; the works expected to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7241/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2004

181 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on the deplorable condition in respect of some of the housing conditions for soldiers and their families at the military quarters in the Curragh, County Kildare; his proposals to deal with this situation; the moneys allocated for this purpose in 2004; the works expected to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7241/04]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

411 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has accepted as valid, applications for new house grants submitted after 4 December, 2002 where contracts have been signed prior to that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6683/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2004

411 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has accepted as valid, applications for new house grants submitted after 4 December, 2002 where contracts have been signed prior to that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6683/04]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

198 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of an application under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the application can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6181/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2004

198 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of an application under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the application can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6181/04]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

197 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of an application under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the application can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6180/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2004

197 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of an application under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the application can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6180/04]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach when the cross-departmental team on housing, infrastructure and PPPs, which is chaired by a senior official from his Department, last met; its programme of work for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4774/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2004

7 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach when the cross-departmental team on housing, infrastructure and PPPs, which is chaired by a senior official from his Department, last met; its programme of work for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4774/04]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

497 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the application of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for the first-time buyer’s grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5989/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

497 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the application of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for the first-time buyer’s grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5989/04]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

496 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans his Department have to address the problem in view of the discrepancy that now exists in all local authority areas between the maximum loan available under the shared ownership scheme and the cost of housing in these areas; the directives given to local authorities in regard to the provision of affordable sites, houses and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5988/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

496 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans his Department have to address the problem in view of the discrepancy that now exists in all local authority areas between the maximum loan available under the shared ownership scheme and the cost of housing in these areas; the directives given to local authorities in regard to the provision of affordable sites, houses and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5988/04]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

495 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans his Department has to increase the capping of the shared ownership housing scheme from its present level of €130,000 to a reckonable figure that will match the price of housing within the local authority area where the applicant is seeking such an agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5987/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

495 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans his Department has to increase the capping of the shared ownership housing scheme from its present level of €130,000 to a reckonable figure that will match the price of housing within the local authority area where the applicant is seeking such an agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5987/04]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

484 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the discussions being held with local authorities, particularly in urban areas, regarding the upgrading of housing stock, fuel poverty and the introduction of common quality standard heating in housing stock that is thermally deficient; and if his Department has funding agreed in its estimate to support this type of initiative. [5734/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

484 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the discussions being held with local authorities, particularly in urban areas, regarding the upgrading of housing stock, fuel poverty and the introduction of common quality standard heating in housing stock that is thermally deficient; and if his Department has funding agreed in its estimate to support this type of initiative. [5734/04]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

483 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will increase the frequency of grant aid to the rare and unusual thatched cottages that are difficult to maintain and preserve, in particular for a 300 year old cottage (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5733/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

483 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will increase the frequency of grant aid to the rare and unusual thatched cottages that are difficult to maintain and preserve, in particular for a 300 year old cottage (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5733/04]

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