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Question· oralPQ 6asked

5 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence the Defence Forces property that has been handed over or it is planned to transfer for the purposes of the new affordable housing initiative agreed in Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29455/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2003

5 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence the Defence Forces property that has been handed over or it is planned to transfer for the purposes of the new affordable housing initiative agreed in Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29455/03]

Question· oralPQ 42asked

42 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the additional financial provision for housing contained in his Department's Estimate for 2004; the number of additional dwelling units he expects will be financed by this amount; the average unit cost this represents; the way in which this compares with the average price of a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28499/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

42 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the additional financial provision for housing contained in his Department's Estimate for 2004; the number of additional dwelling units he expects will be financed by this amount; the average unit cost this represents; the way in which this compares with the average price of a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28499/03]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

42 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the additional financial provision for housing contained in his Department's Estimate for 2004; the number of additional dwelling units he expects will be financed by this amount; the average unit cost this represents; the way in which this compares with the average price of a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28499/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2003

42 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the additional financial provision for housing contained in his Department's Estimate for 2004; the number of additional dwelling units he expects will be financed by this amount; the average unit cost this represents; the way in which this compares with the average price of a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28499/03]

Question· oralPQ 194asked

194 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he will maintain or increase the funding for the disabled persons housing grant in the coming budget in view of the fact that 2003 is the year of the disabled. [23807/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

194 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he will maintain or increase the funding for the disabled persons housing grant in the coming budget in view of the fact that 2003 is the year of the disabled. [23807/03]

Question· oralPQ 190asked

190 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the percentage by which the national housing waiting list has been reduced or increased in the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23777/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

190 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the percentage by which the national housing waiting list has been reduced or increased in the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23777/03]

Question· oralPQ 183asked

183 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the development of affordable housing at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and the contact he has had with Dublin City Council on this proposal. [23753/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

183 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the development of affordable housing at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and the contact he has had with Dublin City Council on this proposal. [23753/03]

Question· oralPQ 181asked

181 Mr. N. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a new house grant which met the criteria will be re-examined. [23725/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

181 Mr. N. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a new house grant which met the criteria will be re-examined. [23725/03]

Question· oralPQ 173asked

194 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he will maintain or increase the funding for the disabled persons housing grant in the coming budget in view of the fact that 2003 is the year of the disabled. [23807/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

194 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he will maintain or increase the funding for the disabled persons housing grant in the coming budget in view of the fact that 2003 is the year of the disabled. [23807/03]

Question· oralPQ 169asked

190 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the percentage by which the national housing waiting list has been reduced or increased in the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23777/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

190 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the percentage by which the national housing waiting list has been reduced or increased in the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23777/03]

Question· oralPQ 166asked

183 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the development of affordable housing at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and the contact he has had with Dublin City Council on this proposal. [23753/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

183 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the development of affordable housing at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and the contact he has had with Dublin City Council on this proposal. [23753/03]

Question· oralPQ 164asked

181 Mr. N. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a new house grant which met the criteria will be re-examined. [23725/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

181 Mr. N. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a new house grant which met the criteria will be re-examined. [23725/03]

Question· oralPQ 162asked

179 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the re-development of St. Michael's Estate; if he will give a commitment to ensure the rejuvenation of this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23723/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

179 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the re-development of St. Michael's Estate; if he will give a commitment to ensure the rejuvenation of this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23723/03]

Question· oralPQ 156asked

175 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the most recent figures for the total number of persons on local authority housing lists nationwide; the most recent figures for annual housing completions; and the date by which he estimates that housing waiting lists will have been removed arising from this. [23665/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

175 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the most recent figures for the total number of persons on local authority housing lists nationwide; the most recent figures for annual housing completions; and the date by which he estimates that housing waiting lists will have been removed arising from this. [23665/03]

Question· oralPQ 154asked

172 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the number of transactions and the number of housing units constructed under section V of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2002 in total and by local authority area, since the coming into law of the amended Act; the number and details of trans actions whereby cash payment or the transfer of land rather than the construction of housing units has been accepted as compliance with the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23622/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

172 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the number of transactions and the number of housing units constructed under section V of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2002 in total and by local authority area, since the coming into law of the amended Act; the number and details of trans actions whereby cash payment or the transfer of land rather than the construction of housing units has been accepted as compliance with the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23622/03]

Question· oralPQ 72asked

67 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the measures the Government has taken to comply with its economic commitments to the right to housing contained in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; and the reason, with specific reference to housing, the Government has not accepted the provisions of Article 31 of the Revised European Social Charter 1996 which came into force in 1999. [23540/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

67 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the measures the Government has taken to comply with its economic commitments to the right to housing contained in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; and the reason, with specific reference to housing, the Government has not accepted the provisions of Article 31 of the Revised European Social Charter 1996 which came into force in 1999. [23540/03]

Question· oralPQ 57asked

56 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the number of applications on hand in the various local authorities for the disabled person's grant; when he expects to provide the necessary funds to meet these requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23641/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

56 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the number of applications on hand in the various local authorities for the disabled person's grant; when he expects to provide the necessary funds to meet these requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23641/03]

Question· oralPQ 56asked

47 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he has been in contact with each local authority and health board to establish the number of persons currently awaiting approval under the dis abled person's grant scheme and the essential repairs for the elderly scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23476/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

47 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he has been in contact with each local authority and health board to establish the number of persons currently awaiting approval under the dis abled person's grant scheme and the essential repairs for the elderly scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23476/03]

Question· oralPQ 55asked

46 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the reported intention of a number of county managers to impose a levy of up to ?10,000 on each new house to fund development programmes; his views on this proposal; the impact he views it would have on the price of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23587/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

46 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the reported intention of a number of county managers to impose a levy of up to ?10,000 on each new house to fund development programmes; his views on this proposal; the impact he views it would have on the price of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23587/03]

Question· oralPQ 50asked

39 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the Government's position on the increasingly common practice of local authorities moving away from the provision of social housing and relying ever more on voluntary housing agencies to fulfil this service; if his attention has been drawn to the plans by local authorities to sell or hand over to housing associations their housing stock in the coming years; if he has discussed this matter with local authorities or local authority managers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23535/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

39 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the Government's position on the increasingly common practice of local authorities moving away from the provision of social housing and relying ever more on voluntary housing agencies to fulfil this service; if his attention has been drawn to the plans by local authorities to sell or hand over to housing associations their housing stock in the coming years; if he has discussed this matter with local authorities or local authority managers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23535/03]

Question· oralPQ 41asked

33 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the total 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 total number of local authority dwellings com pleted or acquired in 2003; the anticipated number for 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23572/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

33 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the total 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 total number of local authority dwellings com pleted or acquired in 2003; the anticipated number for 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23572/03]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

49 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the initiatives which have been taken to advance the agreement reached with the trade unions and employer organisations under Sustaining Progress regarding the building of 10,000 affordable houses; if the eligibility criteria to apply to the target group has been defined; if these proposed houses are to be delivered by local authorities; if State-owned land is to be used for the building of these proposed houses; the way in which the building of these houses is to be financed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23539/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

49 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the initiatives which have been taken to advance the agreement reached with the trade unions and employer organisations under Sustaining Progress regarding the building of 10,000 affordable houses; if the eligibility criteria to apply to the target group has been defined; if these proposed houses are to be delivered by local authorities; if State-owned land is to be used for the building of these proposed houses; the way in which the building of these houses is to be financed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23539/03]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

22 Mr. Howlin 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 company by which they will be built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23596/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

22 Mr. Howlin 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 company by which they will be built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23596/03]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

44 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the steps he plans to take to bring house prices under control having regard to the fact that prices for new and second hand houses have continued to rise at a rate well above the rate of inflation, and that the average price of a new house in Dublin has trebled since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23570/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

44 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the steps he plans to take to bring house prices under control having regard to the fact that prices for new and second hand houses have continued to rise at a rate well above the rate of inflation, and that the average price of a new house in Dublin has trebled since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23570/03]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

40 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, while house prices have continued to spiral, the cost of building materials has increased by just 0.6% in the past 12 months; the steps being taken to ensure that builders or developers are not profiteering at the expense of house buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23571/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

40 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, while house prices have continued to spiral, the cost of building materials has increased by just 0.6% in the past 12 months; the steps being taken to ensure that builders or developers are not profiteering at the expense of house buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23571/03]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the action he proposes to take to address the increasingly urgent issue of the housing situation, with particular reference to first time home seekers on a county by county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23640/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

8 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the action he proposes to take to address the increasingly urgent issue of the housing situation, with particular reference to first time home seekers on a county by county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23640/03]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

7 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government when he expects to receive the results of the research he has commissioned into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long-term market stability; the person from whom the research has been commissioned; if the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23619/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

7 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government when he expects to receive the results of the research he has commissioned into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long-term market stability; the person from whom the research has been commissioned; if the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23619/03]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

57 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the proportion of new or existing local authority lettings which have been allocated to people in emergency accommodation throughout the country in the three year period since this commitment was made in Homelessness - An Integrated Strategy; the alterations which have been made in the schemes of letting priority approved by each housing authority under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988; the way in which these reflect the housing needs of people who are homeless as directed in section 9 of the Housing Act 1988, in view of the 2002 housing need assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23533/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

57 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the proportion of new or existing local authority lettings which have been allocated to people in emergency accommodation throughout the country in the three year period since this commitment was made in Homelessness - An Integrated Strategy; the alterations which have been made in the schemes of letting priority approved by each housing authority under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988; the way in which these reflect the housing needs of people who are homeless as directed in section 9 of the Housing Act 1988, in view of the 2002 housing need assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23533/03]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the proportion of new or existing local authority lettings which have been allocated to people in emergency accommodation throughout the country in the three year period since this commitment was made in Homelessness - An Integrated Strategy; the alterations which have been made in the schemes of letting priority approved by each housing authority under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988; the way in which these reflect the housing needs of people who are homeless as directed in section 9 of the Housing Act 1988 in view of the 2002 housing need assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23474/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the proportion of new or existing local authority lettings which have been allocated to people in emergency accommodation throughout the country in the three year period since this commitment was made in Homelessness - An Integrated Strategy; the alterations which have been made in the schemes of letting priority approved by each housing authority under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988; the way in which these reflect the housing needs of people who are homeless as directed in section 9 of the Housing Act 1988 in view of the 2002 housing need assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23474/03]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the legislative proposals he has to amend the planning and development Acts, especially in relation to the issue of one-off housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23692/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the legislative proposals he has to amend the planning and development Acts, especially in relation to the issue of one-off housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23692/03]

Question· oralPQ 83asked

83 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if the Government is considering the possibility of stronger powers to compulsorily acquire development land for infrastructure and housing projects; if it is envisaged that a constitutional amendment will be required to facilitate this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16516/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2003

83 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if the Government is considering the possibility of stronger powers to compulsorily acquire development land for infrastructure and housing projects; if it is envisaged that a constitutional amendment will be required to facilitate this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16516/03]

Question· oralPQ 76asked

76 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the total number of local authority dwellings which were started and completed in 2002; the projected number of starts and completions during 2003; if he has satisfied himself with the rate of starts and completions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16660/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2003

76 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the total number of local authority dwellings which were started and completed in 2002; the projected number of starts and completions during 2003; if he has satisfied himself with the rate of starts and completions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16660/03]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

83 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if the Government is considering the possibility of stronger powers to compulsorily acquire development land for infrastructure and housing projects; if it is envisaged that a constitutional amendment will be required to facilitate this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16516/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2003

83 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if the Government is considering the possibility of stronger powers to compulsorily acquire development land for infrastructure and housing projects; if it is envisaged that a constitutional amendment will be required to facilitate this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16516/03]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

76 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the total number of local authority dwellings which were started and completed in 2002; the projected number of starts and completions during 2003; if he has satisfied himself with the rate of starts and completions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16660/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2003

76 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the total number of local authority dwellings which were started and completed in 2002; the projected number of starts and completions during 2003; if he has satisfied himself with the rate of starts and completions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16660/03]

Question· oralPQ 120asked

120 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment 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 way in which it will operate; the manner in which it differs from the affordable housing scheme announced in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13058/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2003

120 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment 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 way in which it will operate; the manner in which it differs from the affordable housing scheme announced in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13058/03]

Question· oralPQ 119asked

119 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his most up to date plans for the implementation of the promises given in the new national agreement, Sustaining Progress, to establish a new building target of 10,000 affordable houses in addition to existing targets as well as to implement the integrated strategy for homelessness, and the local authority homeless action plan. [13057/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2003

119 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his most up to date plans for the implementation of the promises given in the new national agreement, Sustaining Progress, to establish a new building target of 10,000 affordable houses in addition to existing targets as well as to implement the integrated strategy for homelessness, and the local authority homeless action plan. [13057/03]

Question· oralPQ 59asked

120 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment 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 way in which it will operate; the manner in which it differs from the affordable housing scheme announced in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13058/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2003

120 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment 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 way in which it will operate; the manner in which it differs from the affordable housing scheme announced in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13058/03]

Question· oralPQ 58asked

119 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his most up to date plans for the implementation of the promises given in the new national agreement, Sustaining Progress, to establish a new building target of 10,000 affordable houses in addition to existing targets as well as to implement the integrated strategy for homelessness, and the local authority homeless action plan. [13057/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2003

119 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his most up to date plans for the implementation of the promises given in the new national agreement, Sustaining Progress, to establish a new building target of 10,000 affordable houses in addition to existing targets as well as to implement the integrated strategy for homelessness, and the local authority homeless action plan. [13057/03]

Question· oralPQ 298asked

298 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will investigate the possibility of entering into dialogue with his colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, with a view to introducing an improved task force home improvement scheme for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8497/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2003

298 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will investigate the possibility of entering into dialogue with his colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, with a view to introducing an improved task force home improvement scheme for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8497/03]

Question· oralPQ 78asked

78 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he proposes to take to deal with the situation where elderly people and the sick requiring essential repairs are failing to get permission to carry out these repairs to their homes in view of the financial crisis facing the disabled person's grant scheme and the housing aid for the elderly scheme. [8813/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2003

78 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he proposes to take to deal with the situation where elderly people and the sick requiring essential repairs are failing to get permission to carry out these repairs to their homes in view of the financial crisis facing the disabled person's grant scheme and the housing aid for the elderly scheme. [8813/03]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

298 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will investigate the possibility of entering into dialogue with his colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, with a view to introducing an improved task force home improvement scheme for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8497/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2003

298 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will investigate the possibility of entering into dialogue with his colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, with a view to introducing an improved task force home improvement scheme for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8497/03]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

78 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he proposes to take to deal with the situation where elderly people and the sick requiring essential repairs are failing to get permission to carry out these repairs to their homes in view of the financial crisis facing the disabled person's grant scheme and the housing aid for the elderly scheme. [8813/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2003

78 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he proposes to take to deal with the situation where elderly people and the sick requiring essential repairs are failing to get permission to carry out these repairs to their homes in view of the financial crisis facing the disabled person's grant scheme and the housing aid for the elderly scheme. [8813/03]

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