Housing

245 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if staff and funding have been put in place for the processing of local authority grant aid schemes, the mobility aids grant scheme, the housing aid for older people scheme and housing adaptation grant for people with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33066/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

245 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if staff and funding have been put in place for the processing of local authority grant aid schemes, the mobility aids grant scheme, the housing aid for older people scheme and housing adaptation grant for people with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33066/07]

33 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the Meath master plan policy proposals on enhancing public transport and the protection of archaeological heritage in County Meath; the progress his Department has made on evaluating its proposals for public transport, sustainable tourism, housing and energy for County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32805/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

33 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the Meath master plan policy proposals on enhancing public transport and the protection of archaeological heritage in County Meath; the progress his Department has made on evaluating its proposals for public transport, sustainable tourism, housing and energy for County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32805/07]

Community Economic Development Expertise Enhancement Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2007

Community Economic Development Expertise Enhancement Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to increase the capacity and expertise of qualifying community-based economic development organizations. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct an assessment of such organizations' capability needs; and (2) establish the Advisory Council on Community Economic Development. Directs the President to include with each annual budget request a report regarding federal financial support for community economic development.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain benefits applicable to the Gulf Opportunity Zone, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2007

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend through 2010 increased depreciation allowances for certain business and investment property located in the Gulf Opportunity Zone (GO Zone) (through 2011 for nonresidential real property or residential rental property in the GO Zone); (2) extend through 2012 special rules relating to the depreciation of buildings in the GO Zone; (3) extend through 2010 the tax credit for rehabilitation expenditures in the GO Zone; (4) increase the new markets tax credit limitation in 2008 and 2009 for investments in community development entities serving the GO Zone; (5) extend through 2012, and increase the authority for, tax-exempt bond financing for bonds issued by Louisiana or a political subdivision thereof; (6) authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to expand an area designated as a renewal community; and (7) extend through 2012 the period for designating areas located in the GO Zone as renewal communities. Amends the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 to extend for an additional two years the hiring period of employees in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area for purposes of the work opportunity tax credit.

Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing the severe winter storm of December 2 and 3, 2007.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2007

Honors the citizens of the Pacific Northwest for their courage in facing the storm and efforts in helping their neighbors in a time of great need. Honors the National Weather Service, state and local police officers, fire fighters, local rescue personnel, other first responders, and amateur radio operators for their efforts in the face of the severe storm. Extends the thoughts and prayers of the U.S. House of Representatives to those whose lives have been devastated, and who have lost their housing, transportation, communications, water, heat, or electricity. Extends its profound and deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who perished.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS OF AMERICA'S LOW-INCOME VETERANS

United States · United States House of Representatives · 5 December 2007

262 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a new scheme (details supplied) was announced with such fanfare and deemed to be operational from 1 November 2007 in view of the fact that there is no budget at present in place for this scheme. [32734/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

262 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a new scheme (details supplied) was announced with such fanfare and deemed to be operational from 1 November 2007 in view of the fact that there is no budget at present in place for this scheme. [32734/07]

200 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied that the views he expressed in relation to the provision of housing in rural areas is being adhered to by the various local authorities; if his attention has been drawn to attempts to reduce rural populations by restrictive procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32835/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

200 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied that the views he expressed in relation to the provision of housing in rural areas is being adhered to by the various local authorities; if his attention has been drawn to attempts to reduce rural populations by restrictive procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32835/07]

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring energy conservation provisions and to provide a tax credit for certain individuals using home heating oil.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2007

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2012: (1) the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings; (2) the tax credit for new energy efficient homes; (3) the tax credit for nonbusiness energy property; and (4) the tax credit for residential energy efficient property. Allows a $500 refundable tax credit ($1,000 in the case of a joint tax return) in 2008 for certain low-income individual taxpayers who have a principal place of abode in the United States and who use heating oil as the primary source of energy for heating such abode.

Leasehold Reform Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 December 2007

A Bill to amend the law relating to long leaseholders; to confer further powers on leaseholders; to make provision in relation to leaseholders in local council owned property and property owned by other social landlords; to confer powers on landlords to create sinking funds; to make requirements of landlords relating to the management of property; for conencted purposes

593 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce legislation to allow people who bought their home under the affordable housing scheme to re-mortgage, or to transfer from shared ownership to a full mortgage, without triggering the claw-back. [32312/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

593 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce legislation to allow people who bought their home under the affordable housing scheme to re-mortgage, or to transfer from shared ownership to a full mortgage, without triggering the claw-back. [32312/07]

583 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable units built in County Wexford in the past five years. [32159/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

583 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable units built in County Wexford in the past five years. [32159/07]

584 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units available for the rental accommodation scheme in County Wexford for 2007. [32160/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

584 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units available for the rental accommodation scheme in County Wexford for 2007. [32160/07]

582 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social housing units built in County Wexford for the past five years. [32158/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

582 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social housing units built in County Wexford for the past five years. [32158/07]

571 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the means disregard guidelines when calculating rent liability under the differential rent scheme for each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31984/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

571 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the means disregard guidelines when calculating rent liability under the differential rent scheme for each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31984/07]

570 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidelines in relation to the differential rent scheme operated by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31982/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

570 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidelines in relation to the differential rent scheme operated by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31982/07]

184 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the rent payment made to local authorities under the shared ownership scheme qualifies for tax relief; and if not, his views on extending this relief to ease the burden for many low income families trying to access affordable housing. [32147/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

184 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the rent payment made to local authorities under the shared ownership scheme qualifies for tax relief; and if not, his views on extending this relief to ease the burden for many low income families trying to access affordable housing. [32147/07]

82 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on establishing a payment to assist older people in the maintenance of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32182/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

82 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on establishing a payment to assist older people in the maintenance of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32182/07]

Pregnant Women Support Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2007

Pregnant Women Support Act - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to increase public awareness of resources available to pregnant women to carry their pregnancy to term and new parents. Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary to make grants for the purchase of ultrasound equipment for examinations of pregnant women. Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit a health insurance issuer offering individual coverage from imposing a preexisting condition exclusion or a waiting period or otherwise discriminating against a woman on the basis that she is pregnant. Provides for continuation coverage for newborns. Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act to allow states to extend health care coverage to an unborn child. Requires health facilities that perform abortions to obtain informed consent from a pregnant woman seeking an abortion. Provides for the collection and dissemination of information on Down syndrome and other prenatally diagnosed conditions. Allows the Secretary to make grants to public institutions of higher education to establish and operate pregnant and parenting student services offices. Requires the Secretary to provide for programs to work with pregnant or parenting teens to complete high school. Authorizes grants for services to pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. Requires states to require a pregnancy determination for homicide victims. Requires group homes for pregnant and parenting women to provide counseling on adoption and parenting skills. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase and make refundable the tax credit for adoption expenses. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC program). Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to increase the eligibility threshold for food stamps. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Authorizes grants to provide to eligible mothers education on the health needs of their infants through visits to their homes by registered nurses. Authorizes grants for collecting and reporting abortion surveillance data.

182 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the rent chargeable on the rented portion of a home under shared ownership rises by 4.5% per year; and if such a charge continues to be justifiable at a time when house prices are falling. [31816/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2007

182 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the rent chargeable on the rented portion of a home under shared ownership rises by 4.5% per year; and if such a charge continues to be justifiable at a time when house prices are falling. [31816/07]

181 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rental charge on the rented element under shared ownership; the costs of same per month per €1,000 of rented property in the first year and each subsequent year; and if changes in this are planned. [31813/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2007

181 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rental charge on the rented element under shared ownership; the costs of same per month per €1,000 of rented property in the first year and each subsequent year; and if changes in this are planned. [31813/07]

180 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rate of interest charged on the mortgage element under shared ownership; the rate charged for mortgage protection; the combined charge costs per month per €1,000 of mortgage; and if changes are due. [31812/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2007

180 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rate of interest charged on the mortgage element under shared ownership; the rate charged for mortgage protection; the combined charge costs per month per €1,000 of mortgage; and if changes are due. [31812/07]

176 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the sustainable rural housing guidelines which state in Section 4.5 Protecting Water Quality, that critical elements of Circular Letter SP 5-03 issued to planning authorities gave guidance on development control and enforcement standards and practices to ensure protection of ground-water quality; the annual programmes of testing and monitoring of individual waste water treatment and disposal systems that have taken place of developments given consent since the guidelines were issued 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31743/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2007

176 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the sustainable rural housing guidelines which state in Section 4.5 Protecting Water Quality, that critical elements of Circular Letter SP 5-03 issued to planning authorities gave guidance on development control and enforcement standards and practices to ensure protection of ground-water quality; the annual programmes of testing and monitoring of individual waste water treatment and disposal systems that have taken place of developments given consent since the guidelines were issued 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31743/07]

171 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of vacant council houses throughout the State on dates (details supplied); the average waiting time for each local authority in reallocating same to tenants; if he has satisfied himself that houses are being reallocated in a timely fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31699/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2007

171 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of vacant council houses throughout the State on dates (details supplied); the average waiting time for each local authority in reallocating same to tenants; if he has satisfied himself that houses are being reallocated in a timely fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31699/07]

179 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assessment method used by the local authority in relation to the rental accommodation scheme; if there is a means within the guidelines to facilitate a person who is in receipt of disability allowance and for therapeutic reasons takes a course choices programme; if the €30 that the applicant receives in relation to the course is taken into account in the assessing of the rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31769/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2007

179 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assessment method used by the local authority in relation to the rental accommodation scheme; if there is a means within the guidelines to facilitate a person who is in receipt of disability allowance and for therapeutic reasons takes a course choices programme; if the €30 that the applicant receives in relation to the course is taken into account in the assessing of the rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31769/07]

169 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way rent is determined under the rental accommodation scheme; if a person in receipt of a disability allowance payment, who for therapeutic reasons takes up a training course with the choices programme is assessed on all of their income including the €30 they receive for the course; if such a payment is an actual payment or expense; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31771/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2007

169 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way rent is determined under the rental accommodation scheme; if a person in receipt of a disability allowance payment, who for therapeutic reasons takes up a training course with the choices programme is assessed on all of their income including the €30 they receive for the course; if such a payment is an actual payment or expense; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31771/07]

281 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason persons availing of affordable housing schemes must purchase their mortgages from the local authority, whose interest rates are in most cases higher than those of private lending institutions, thereby creating an additional financial burden on the buyer; if he has been advised that this may be an uncompetitive practice; the steps he will take to ensure that local authorities can offer the lowest mortgage rates or at least remain competitive in relation to affordable housing mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31468/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2007

281 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason persons availing of affordable housing schemes must purchase their mortgages from the local authority, whose interest rates are in most cases higher than those of private lending institutions, thereby creating an additional financial burden on the buyer; if he has been advised that this may be an uncompetitive practice; the steps he will take to ensure that local authorities can offer the lowest mortgage rates or at least remain competitive in relation to affordable housing mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31468/07]

668 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the starting date of the proposed new schemes to be operated by local authorities in respect of adaptation of homes to meet a disability, mobility aids, and necessary repairs and improvements; if provision is made for assistance with heating systems which have failed as has been available previously under the Health Service Executive schemes; and if the presence of an earner in the house other than the owner or their spouse will affect eligibility. [31203/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

668 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the starting date of the proposed new schemes to be operated by local authorities in respect of adaptation of homes to meet a disability, mobility aids, and necessary repairs and improvements; if provision is made for assistance with heating systems which have failed as has been available previously under the Health Service Executive schemes; and if the presence of an earner in the house other than the owner or their spouse will affect eligibility. [31203/07]

667 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision made in the pre-Budget 2008 Outlook for income thresholds, for maximum loan value, for subsidy towards repayments at different income thresholds under the various loan schemes or shared ownership schemes operated by local authorities; and if no changes have been made, when he will announce intended changes for 2008. [31202/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

667 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision made in the pre-Budget 2008 Outlook for income thresholds, for maximum loan value, for subsidy towards repayments at different income thresholds under the various loan schemes or shared ownership schemes operated by local authorities; and if no changes have been made, when he will announce intended changes for 2008. [31202/07]

665 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the bilateral agreements in place with other EU countries for local authorities to seek information on a housing applicants’ accommodation history; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities only have the ability to carry out checks on Irish and UK citizens; the steps he will take to rectify this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31178/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

665 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the bilateral agreements in place with other EU countries for local authorities to seek information on a housing applicants’ accommodation history; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities only have the ability to carry out checks on Irish and UK citizens; the steps he will take to rectify this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31178/07]

672 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of building 12,000 houses for social provision in 2008. [31250/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

672 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of building 12,000 houses for social provision in 2008. [31250/07]

664 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount it would cost to construct 12,000 social housing units in 2008. [31127/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

664 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount it would cost to construct 12,000 social housing units in 2008. [31127/07]

647 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way capital is assessed in the means test for the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability; if there is a maximum level under which a person must be to qualify for the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30946/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

647 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way capital is assessed in the means test for the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability; if there is a maximum level under which a person must be to qualify for the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30946/07]

639 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend the scope of the voluntary housing scheme in order that approved organisations involved in the provision of care for people with a physical and mental handicap will be in a position to avail of this grant aid for the provision of respite care facilities. [30750/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

639 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend the scope of the voluntary housing scheme in order that approved organisations involved in the provision of care for people with a physical and mental handicap will be in a position to avail of this grant aid for the provision of respite care facilities. [30750/07]

666 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is his intention that the allocation of funding for new house starts in 2008 will be sent to individual councils that is, town councils, borough councils, city councils and county councils or if it if his intention that the money be issued to the county councils to be disbursed by them; if the latter, his views on whether this is in contravention of his stated objective for the devolution of powers and of subsidiarity and that any such change is a departure from the traditional system and a removal of another power as housing authority from town councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31179/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

666 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is his intention that the allocation of funding for new house starts in 2008 will be sent to individual councils that is, town councils, borough councils, city councils and county councils or if it if his intention that the money be issued to the county councils to be disbursed by them; if the latter, his views on whether this is in contravention of his stated objective for the devolution of powers and of subsidiarity and that any such change is a departure from the traditional system and a removal of another power as housing authority from town councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31179/07]

624 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to change the procedure whereby annual capital grants are allocated to town councils with housing authority status; his views on whether such a change would diminish the status of such councils; the evidence that exists to indicate that a county based allocation alone will result in greater and more efficient social housing output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31473/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

624 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to change the procedure whereby annual capital grants are allocated to town councils with housing authority status; his views on whether such a change would diminish the status of such councils; the evidence that exists to indicate that a county based allocation alone will result in greater and more efficient social housing output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31473/07]

616 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the interdepartmental committee set up in the wake of the Law Reform Commission’s consultation paper on property management companies; if the committee has started meeting; if it has made any findings or recommendations yet; when he expects to be in a position to take action on these recommendations; his views on wide-ranging reform of the management company system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31074/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

616 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the interdepartmental committee set up in the wake of the Law Reform Commission’s consultation paper on property management companies; if the committee has started meeting; if it has made any findings or recommendations yet; when he expects to be in a position to take action on these recommendations; his views on wide-ranging reform of the management company system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31074/07]

609 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the high level interdepartmental committee on multi-unit developments, which is chaired by his Department, will be inviting submissions from interested parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30980/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

609 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the high level interdepartmental committee on multi-unit developments, which is chaired by his Department, will be inviting submissions from interested parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30980/07]

406 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent on the rent allowance scheme in 2007; the projected cost for 2008; and the potential savings in rent allowance if 12,000 recipients of the scheme were removed from the private renting sector and placed in social housing. [31251/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

406 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent on the rent allowance scheme in 2007; the projected cost for 2008; and the potential savings in rent allowance if 12,000 recipients of the scheme were removed from the private renting sector and placed in social housing. [31251/07]

270 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare under the housing aid for the elderly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31253/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

270 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare under the housing aid for the elderly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31253/07]

234 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has been in residential care for a number of years and who is looking forward to being housed in community housing; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this move is being long delayed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30960/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

234 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has been in residential care for a number of years and who is looking forward to being housed in community housing; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this move is being long delayed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30960/07]

191 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding made available to each Health Service Executive department dealing with special housing aid for the elderly in each of the years since 2000 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30367/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

191 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding made available to each Health Service Executive department dealing with special housing aid for the elderly in each of the years since 2000 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30367/07]

190 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses that are currently under the control of Donegal County Council, specifically relating to Milford electoral area; the number of same that are unoccupied; the envisaged number of houses that will be built in the next five years and in 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30366/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

190 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses that are currently under the control of Donegal County Council, specifically relating to Milford electoral area; the number of same that are unoccupied; the envisaged number of houses that will be built in the next five years and in 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30366/07]

66 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his estimate of the taxes raised from housing in each year since 2002; his estimate for 2007; and his forecast for 2008. [30479/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

66 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his estimate of the taxes raised from housing in each year since 2002; his estimate for 2007; and his forecast for 2008. [30479/07]

330 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people on housing waiting lists for each local authority for each of the years 1997, 2002, 2007 in tabular readable form. [30153/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

330 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people on housing waiting lists for each local authority for each of the years 1997, 2002, 2007 in tabular readable form. [30153/07]

328 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals received by his Department in relation to the refurbishment of a housing estate (details supplied) in County Kildare; the cost of such a refurbishment; when a decision will be made in relation to the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30119/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

328 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals received by his Department in relation to the refurbishment of a housing estate (details supplied) in County Kildare; the cost of such a refurbishment; when a decision will be made in relation to the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30119/07]

48 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the present structure relating to stamp duty is equitable in its impact; and if the faltering in the housing market presents an opportunity for reform. [29950/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2007

48 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the present structure relating to stamp duty is equitable in its impact; and if the faltering in the housing market presents an opportunity for reform. [29950/07]

Medical Homes Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2007

Medical Homes Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a three-year demonstration project under titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act for the implementation of a patient-centered medical home program to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in providing Medicaid and SCHIP assistance to an estimated 500,000 to 1 million targeted beneficiaries.

FEMA Accountability Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2007

FEMA Accountability Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) complete an assessment of the number of manufactured housing units necessary to stock to respond to disasters; and (2) establish and implement a well developed plan for permanently storing necessary manufactured housing units, selling or transferring usable surplus units, and disposing of unusable units. Authorizes the Administrator to exclude from the plan any travel trailer that may contain formaldehyde upon certifying that he or she is unable to determine the safe level of exposure to formaldehyde. Terminates such authority on the date the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgates regulations regarding formaldehyde exposure levels that are applicable to travel trailers.

Financial Education and Counseling Assistance Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2007

Financial Education and Counseling Assistance Act of 2007 - Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a grant program to assist eligible organizations to provide financial education and counseling services to homeowners and prospective homebuyers. Requires the Secretary to give preference to established community-based financial education and counseling organizations capable of providing in-person services. Prohibits an organization from receiving such financial assistance unless its financial counselors are HUD-certified.