Housing

383 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to the Exchequer of reinstating the first time buyers grant to its pre-abolition level to apply to new and second-hand homes. [26006/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

383 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to the Exchequer of reinstating the first time buyers grant to its pre-abolition level to apply to new and second-hand homes. [26006/04]

382 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount it would cost to increase the total social housing rental housing stock in the State by 30%. [26005/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

382 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount it would cost to increase the total social housing rental housing stock in the State by 30%. [26005/04]

381 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of increasing the disabled persons housing grant to cover 100% of the cost of approved building costs on the basis of need. [26004/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

381 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of increasing the disabled persons housing grant to cover 100% of the cost of approved building costs on the basis of need. [26004/04]

379 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are schemes or grants to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with heating installation at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26274/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

379 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are schemes or grants to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with heating installation at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26274/04]

378 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of correspondence (details supplied), local authorities will discount or disregard in full the carers allowance as income for the purposes of rent assessment by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26083/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

378 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of correspondence (details supplied), local authorities will discount or disregard in full the carers allowance as income for the purposes of rent assessment by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26083/04]

210 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1248 of 29 September 2004, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all documentation as requested was submitted by the applicant under registered cover approximately four years ago and that despite this, further documentation has been requested over this period; the further information that is outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25867/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

210 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1248 of 29 September 2004, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all documentation as requested was submitted by the applicant under registered cover approximately four years ago and that despite this, further documentation has been requested over this period; the further information that is outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25867/04]

299 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans to investigate the interest rates of the shared ownership loans as operated by local authorities in view of present bank interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25710/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

299 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans to investigate the interest rates of the shared ownership loans as operated by local authorities in view of present bank interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25710/04]

298 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for the shared ownership loan submitted to Kildare County Council in each of the past three years; the number accepted and drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25709/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

298 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for the shared ownership loan submitted to Kildare County Council in each of the past three years; the number accepted and drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25709/04]

297 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to put structures in place to link the information on residential services requirements recorded on the national intellectual disability database with local authority housing waiting lists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25633/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

297 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to put structures in place to link the information on residential services requirements recorded on the national intellectual disability database with local authority housing waiting lists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25633/04]

296 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a revised estimate was submitted by Kilkenny Borough Council for the refurbishment scheme at Ossory Park, Kilkenny; the amount drawn down by the KBC to date for this scheme; the number of houses now being completed; the expected finish date for the remaining houses in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25618/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

296 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a revised estimate was submitted by Kilkenny Borough Council for the refurbishment scheme at Ossory Park, Kilkenny; the amount drawn down by the KBC to date for this scheme; the number of houses now being completed; the expected finish date for the remaining houses in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25618/04]

295 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is currently a huge disparity between the levels of provision at county council level for disabled persons and essential repairs grants; if he will encourage local authorities that are making inadequate provision to meet their locally identified need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25607/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

295 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is currently a huge disparity between the levels of provision at county council level for disabled persons and essential repairs grants; if he will encourage local authorities that are making inadequate provision to meet their locally identified need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25607/04]

294 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its review of the disabled persons grant scheme and the essential repairs grant scheme; if it is envisaged that these schemes will be 100% funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

294 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its review of the disabled persons grant scheme and the essential repairs grant scheme; if it is envisaged that these schemes will be 100% funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/04]

Housing Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 19 October 2004

Housing Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 19 October 2004

591 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has given consideration to the possibility of using geothermal heating systems in the local authority housing programme. [25465/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

591 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has given consideration to the possibility of using geothermal heating systems in the local authority housing programme. [25465/04]

586 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the proposals submitted to him by Dublin City Council in respect of the sale of council owned flats and maisonettes to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25297/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

586 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the proposals submitted to him by Dublin City Council in respect of the sale of council owned flats and maisonettes to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25297/04]

251 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when replacement windows and one door will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25029/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

251 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when replacement windows and one door will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25029/04]

250 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs to a roof will be carried out under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25028/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

250 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs to a roof will be carried out under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25028/04]

249 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25027/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

249 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25027/04]

248 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when window replacements will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25026/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

248 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when window replacements will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25026/04]

247 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs to a chimney and the installation of heating will be carried out under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25010/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

247 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs to a chimney and the installation of heating will be carried out under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25010/04]

246 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when window replacements will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25009/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

246 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when window replacements will be made under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25009/04]

245 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs will be carried out to a roof under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25008/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

245 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when repairs will be carried out to a roof under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25008/04]

244 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a shower will be installed under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [25007/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

244 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a shower will be installed under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [25007/04]

243 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in County Clare were refused the special housing aid for the elderly scheme. [25006/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

243 Mr. P. Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in County Clare were refused the special housing aid for the elderly scheme. [25006/04]

14 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the programme for Sustaining Progress particularly in respect of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24180/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

14 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the programme for Sustaining Progress particularly in respect of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24180/04]

175 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations and guidelines in place to ensure that civic and social amenities are put in place in conjunction with housing development; if he has satisfied himself that any such guidelines or regulations are being followed; his plans to examine the need for civic and social amenities in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24888/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

175 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations and guidelines in place to ensure that civic and social amenities are put in place in conjunction with housing development; if he has satisfied himself that any such guidelines or regulations are being followed; his plans to examine the need for civic and social amenities in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24888/04]

To establish limitations on the utilization and disposal of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt campus of the Department of Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Health Care System at Montrose, New York, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 2004

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to retain property comprising the Franklin Delano Roosevelt campus of the Department of Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Health Care System at Montrose, New York (FDR campus) as an element of that system. Sets forth certain limitations on the utilization and disposal of the FDR campus. Directs the Secretary to study: (1) the need for housing of low-income veterans who are served by the Hudson Valley Health Care System; and (2) a proposal of the Town of Cortlandt, New York to take title to certain facilities on the FDR campus.

A concurrent resolution recognizing community organization of public access defibrillation programs.

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Recognizes the growing number of community activists, organizations, and municipal governments leading the national effort to establish public access defibrillation (PAD) programs. Encourages the continued development and implementation of PAD programs in schools, sports arenas, NASCAR race tracks, large hotels, concert halls, public housing, high-rise buildings, gated communities, buildings subject to high-security, and similar facilities to increase the survival rate for victims of cardiac arrest.

Matthew Boisvert Help Extend Respect Owed to Every Soldier (HEROES) Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Matthew Boisvert Help Extend Respect Owed to Every Soldier (HEROES) Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to allow certain military and veterans' service organizations access to veterans being furnished hospital care and medical services, subject to the consent of such veterans, for the purpose of providing information and counseling to such veterans. Authorizes payment or reimbursement up to $250 for civilian clothing and personal care products for members of the Armed Forces (members) who are evacuated for medical treatment. Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish minimum uniform standards for postdeployment medical examinations. Requires that such examinations include screening for mental health disorders. Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) provide veterans who live more than 50 miles from a Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) medical facility with vouchers for psychiatric services at private facilities; (2) establish and maintain a health status registry for veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduing Freedom. Rescinds a DVA Memorandum dated July 18, 2002, entitled "Status of VHA Enrollment and Associated Issues." Directs the Secretary of each military department to establish a support system for members who incur severe disabilities on or after September 11, 2001, to assist in the transition to civilian life. Directs the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program of employment training for veterans. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide mortgage assistance to members who were seriously injured while on active duty.

Managing Our Medicare and Medicaid Services and Protecting Our Parents Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Managing Our Medicare and Medicaid Services and Protecting Our Parents Act - Amends the Public Health Services Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a loan repayment program for nurse practitioners and physician assistants serving in underserved nursing homes. Directs the Secretary to establish a mentoring program for training nursing home administrators. Requires the Director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide, in implementing the Nursing Home Quality Initiative, the degree of family involvement among the quality indicators for the evaluation of the quality of nursing homes. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to reinstitute certain payment levels for health institutions (Boren Amendment Medicaid payment methodology) and to increase the Federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP).

261 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when a Gaeltacht housing grant of €5,100 sanctioned to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded. [23925/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

261 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when a Gaeltacht housing grant of €5,100 sanctioned to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded. [23925/04]

257 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to introduce legislation to regulate management services companies in view of the escalating charges faced by many apartment owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23988/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

257 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to introduce legislation to regulate management services companies in view of the escalating charges faced by many apartment owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23988/04]

251 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists on a yearly and local authority basis from 1997 to date. [23898/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

251 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists on a yearly and local authority basis from 1997 to date. [23898/04]

248 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue expected to be raised by the new development levies adopted by councils as a result of the direction given by his Department to them; his estimate of the increase in the total building cost that this will represent in the housing and commercial sectors; and if he is considering measures to reduce the impact of these levies on first-time buyers. [23817/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

248 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue expected to be raised by the new development levies adopted by councils as a result of the direction given by his Department to them; his estimate of the increase in the total building cost that this will represent in the housing and commercial sectors; and if he is considering measures to reduce the impact of these levies on first-time buyers. [23817/04]

Enhanced Second Chance Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 2004

Enhanced Second Chance Act of 2004: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention or Enhanced Second Chance Act of 2004 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize, rewrite, and expand provisions regarding adult and juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects, including by authorizing funds to: (1) provide structured post-release housing and transitional housing; (2) facilitate collaboration to promote the employment of people released from prison; and (3) establish or expand the use of reentry courts. Sets forth grant priorities and requirements, including that each State or local government recipient establish a Reentry Task Force or other relevant convening authority. Authorizes the Attorney General to make a grant to provide for the establishment of a National Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Resource Center. Directs the Attorney General to establish an interagency task force on Federal programs and activities relating to offender reentry. Authorizes the National Institute of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics to conduct research on offender reentry. Directs: (1) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review the role of State child protective services at the time of arrest and to establish services for the preservation of families impacted by the incarceration of a family member; (2) the Secretary of Labor to implement a program to educate employers about existing incentives to the hiring of former prisoners; and (3) the Department of Justice to modify existing procedures and policies to improve the transition of Federal prisoners into their communities.

Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 2004

Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to design national strategies for providing services in supportive housing that will assist in ending chronic homelessness and to implement programs that address chronic homelessness. Requires the Secretary to make matching grants to eligible entities to provide services that promote recovery and self-sufficiency and that address barriers to housing stability to chronically homeless individuals in, or who are scheduled to become residents of, permanent supportive housing and to other individuals and families who have voluntarily chosen to seek other housing opportunities after a period of tenancy in supportive housing. Directs the Secretary to require grantees to report data regarding the performance outcomes of projects carried out under this Act, which shall include measuring and reporting specific performance outcomes related to the long-term goals of: (1) increasing stability within the community for individuals who have been chronically homeless; and (2) decreasing recurrence of periods of homelessness.

Children's Development Commission Act (Kiddie Mac)

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 2004

Children's Development Commission Act (Kiddie Mac) - Amends the National Housing Act to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure mortgages for: (1) new or rehabilitated child care and development facilities, including mortgage insurance for fire safety equipment loans; and (2) purchase or refinance of existing child care and development facilities. Establishes the Children's Development Commission (Kiddie Mac) which shall: (1) issue facility standards and compliance certifications; and (2) make loans not in excess of $50,000 for facility rehabilitation or renovation. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study of the availability of child care facility secondary mortgage markets.

277 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take steps to restore order in a housing estate (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if senior Garda management will act in concert with Dublin City Council to restore law and order and to give the vast majority of decent people who live in the estate respite from this continuing ordeal of harassment and intimidation. [23706/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

277 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take steps to restore order in a housing estate (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if senior Garda management will act in concert with Dublin City Council to restore law and order and to give the vast majority of decent people who live in the estate respite from this continuing ordeal of harassment and intimidation. [23706/04]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Disasters Assistance Act, 2005

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 2004

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Disasters Assistance Act, 2005 - Makes FY 2005 emergency supplemental appropriations for additional natural disaster assistance to: (1) the Department of Agriculture for the Emergency Conservation Program of the Farm Service Agency, the Emergency Watershed Protection Program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Rural Community Advancement Program, the Rural Housing Insurance Fund Program Account, and Rural Housing Assistance Grants; (2) the Department of Justice for the Federal Prison System for salaries, expenses, buildings, and facilities; (3) the Department of Commerce for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for operations, research, facilities, procurement, acquisition, and construction; (4) the Small Business Administration for the Disaster Loans Program Account; (5) the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance (including transfer of funds in some cases) for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Defense-Wide, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, "Other Procurement, Air Force, "Procurement, Defense-Wide," Defense Working Capital Funds, and the Defense Health Program; (6) the Corps of Engineers - Civil for "General Investigations" and "Construction, General," "Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee," "Operation and Maintenance, General," and "Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies;" (7) the U.S. Agency for International Development for International Disaster and Family Assistance; (8) the Department of Homeland Security for the U.S. Coast Guard for Operating Expenses and Emergency Preparedness and Response for Disaster Relief; (9) the Department of the Interior for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service for construction, and the U.S. Geological Survey for surveys, investigations, and research; (10) the Department of Agriculture for the Forest Service for State and private forestry, the National Forest System, wildlife fire management, and capital improvement and maintenance; (11) the Department of Health and Human Services for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; (12) the Department of Defense for military construction for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Army Reserve, through FY 2007, family housing operation and maintenance of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, and for the Base Realignment and Closure Account; (13) the Department of Transportation for the Federal Aviation Administration for facilities and equipment, Grants-in-Aid for Airports, the Federal Highway Administration for the Emergency Relief Program (including rescission of contract authorization); (14) the Executive Office of the President for unanticipated needs of the American Red Cross; (15) the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Veterans Health Administration for medical services, administration and facilities, general operating expenses, the National Cemetery Administration, construction, and minor projects; (16) the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Fund; and (17) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for space flight capabilities.

Ronald Rosenfeld, of Oklahoma, to be a Director of the Federal Housing Finance Board for the remainder of the term expiring February 27, 2009, vice John Thomas Korsmo, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 5 October 2004

476 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if powers exist to prevent health boards from giving rent subsidy to persons who are either evicted or excluded from local authority housing due to anti-social activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23589/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

476 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if powers exist to prevent health boards from giving rent subsidy to persons who are either evicted or excluded from local authority housing due to anti-social activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23589/04]

460 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authority housing departments can inform private rented accommodation providers that a named person has or has not been either evicted or removed from a local authority housing estate, as a result of anti-social behaviour; if this power exists under the relevant legislation; and if this matter can be rectified. [23590/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

460 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authority housing departments can inform private rented accommodation providers that a named person has or has not been either evicted or removed from a local authority housing estate, as a result of anti-social behaviour; if this power exists under the relevant legislation; and if this matter can be rectified. [23590/04]

459 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses completed to date in 2004 under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and his forecast for the full year. [23586/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

459 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses completed to date in 2004 under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and his forecast for the full year. [23586/04]

444 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the five year housing plan submitted by Limerick County Council to his Department. [23200/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

444 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the five year housing plan submitted by Limerick County Council to his Department. [23200/04]

443 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s plans to investigate the provision of extra funding for the home improvement scheme for the elderly as operated by the South West Area Health Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23498/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

443 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s plans to investigate the provision of extra funding for the home improvement scheme for the elderly as operated by the South West Area Health Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23498/04]

381 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department will investigate the guidelines for the home improvement scheme for the elderly that is operated by the South West Area Health Board to permit same to encompass the disabled person’s grant as operated by local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23499/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

381 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department will investigate the guidelines for the home improvement scheme for the elderly that is operated by the South West Area Health Board to permit same to encompass the disabled person’s grant as operated by local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23499/04]

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Disasters Assistance Act, 2005

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 2004

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Disasters Assistance Act, 2005 - Makes FY 2005 emergency supplemental appropriations for additional storm disaster assistance to: (1) the Department of Agriculture for the Forest Service for the National Forest System, including for capital improvements and maintenance; (2) the Department of Commerce for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for operations, research, and facilities, procurement, acquisition, and construction; (3) the Department of Defense for military personnel for the Navy and Airforce, operation and maintenance of the Army, Navy, Airforce, Defense-Wide, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Army National Guard and Air National Guard, the Defense Health Program, Other Procurement, Air Force and Procurement, Defense-Wide, military construction for the Navy and Army Reserve, the Base Realignment and Closure Account, Family Housing, Operation and Maintenance, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the Working Capital Fund, Defense-Wide; (4) the Department of Health and Human Services for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; (5) the Department of Homeland Security for the Disaster Relief Fund; (6) the U.S. Coast Guard for operating expenses; (7) the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Fund; (8) the Department of the Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey for surveys, investigations, and research, the Fish and Wildlife Service for resource management and for construction, the National Park Service for construction and major maintenance; (9) the Department of Justice for the Federal Prison System for buildings, facilities, salaries, and expenses; (10) the Department of Transportation for the Federal Aviation Administration for operations, emergency assistance to airports (to be derived from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund), the Federal Highway Administration for the Emergency Relief Program (to be derived from the Highway Trust Fund other than the Mass Transit Account); (11) the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Veterans Health Administration for medical services, facilities, and administration, for general operating expenses, the National Cemetery Administration, and construction and minor projects; (12) the Corps of Engineers-Civil Works for general operation and maintenance, flood control and coastal emergencies, and Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee; (13) the Environmental Protection Agency for buildings and facilities; (14) the Agency for International Development for International Disaster and Famine Assistance; (15) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for space flight capabilities; (16) the Small Business Administration for the Disaster Loans Program Account; and (17) the Executive Office of the President for unanticipated needs.

Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 2004

Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2004 - Amends title V (Farm Housing) of the Housing Act of 1949 to state that federally recognized Indian tribes who exercise powers of self-government (or their instrumentalities) shall comply with the Indian Civil Rights Act (title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) when receiving assistance under title V. States that title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 shall not apply to tribes: (1) covered by the Indian Civil Rights Act (title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); or (2) tribes acting under affordable housing provisions of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. Amends the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act to make Indian tribes, tribally designated housing entities, or other agencies primarily serving Indians eligible for Youthbuild grants. Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to require Federal guarantees for tribal housing activities to guarantee repayment of 95 percent of the unpaid principal and interest due on the notes or other obligations.

258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has satisfied himself that his expressed concerns in respect of once off rural housing to meet the needs of the indigenous population have been adequately addressed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23088/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has satisfied himself that his expressed concerns in respect of once off rural housing to meet the needs of the indigenous population have been adequately addressed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23088/04]