Housing

276 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way his Department plans to meet the Government’s commitment in the National Development Plan to provide 27,000 new social housing units between 2007 and 2009 in view of the fact that less than 1,500 were provided in the first quarter of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27637/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2007

276 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way his Department plans to meet the Government’s commitment in the National Development Plan to provide 27,000 new social housing units between 2007 and 2009 in view of the fact that less than 1,500 were provided in the first quarter of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27637/07]

275 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reasons his Department has allowed developers to pay their way out of their obligations under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 instead of being obliged to provide social and affordable housing on the site they are developing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27636/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2007

275 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reasons his Department has allowed developers to pay their way out of their obligations under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 instead of being obliged to provide social and affordable housing on the site they are developing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27636/07]

274 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps his Department has taken to end the practice of developers paying money to local authorities, which amounted to over €60 million between 2003 and 2006, in lieu of their obligations as part of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; his views on whether this practice should continue to be encouraged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27635/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2007

274 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps his Department has taken to end the practice of developers paying money to local authorities, which amounted to over €60 million between 2003 and 2006, in lieu of their obligations as part of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; his views on whether this practice should continue to be encouraged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27635/07]

150 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children if a portion of land owned by the Health Service Executive at St. Bridget’s Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway will be made available for the provision of accommodation for the elderly by way of a voluntary housing project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27599/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2007

150 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Health and Children if a portion of land owned by the Health Service Executive at St. Bridget’s Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway will be made available for the provision of accommodation for the elderly by way of a voluntary housing project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27599/07]

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 2007

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) DOD chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005. Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) the Veterans Benefits Administration; (2) readjustment benefits; (3) veterans insurance and indemnities; (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund; (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program; (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program; (7) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration; (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) grants for the construction of extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries. Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (3) cemeterial expenses, Army; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Specifies restrictions and authorities regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a 15-year recovery period for depreciation of designated low-income buildings and to allow passive losses and credits attributable to qualified low-income buildings.

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 2007

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a 15-year recovery period for depreciation of designated low-income buildings eligible for the low-income housing tax credit; and (2) waive limitations on passive activity losses and credits for such buildings.

Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill [HL]

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 November 2007

A Bill to impose duties upon certain persons and bodies in respect of disabled persons; to confer certain right upon disabled persons for independent living; to amend the Mental Health Act 1983; to amend the Care Standards Act 2000; and for connected purposes.

101 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will continue the funding to the Office of Public Works to enable them to refurbish the embankment on the south eastern bank of the Brick River from Lixnaw Bridge to Ballinaghar Bridge to prevent the flooding of the recently built local authority housing estate (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26926/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2007

101 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will continue the funding to the Office of Public Works to enable them to refurbish the embankment on the south eastern bank of the Brick River from Lixnaw Bridge to Ballinaghar Bridge to prevent the flooding of the recently built local authority housing estate (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26926/07]

Safe and Healthy Emergency Housing Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 2007

Safe and Healthy Emergency Housing Act of 2007 - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide a temporary housing unit to an individual or household only if it complies with regulations of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development that establish formaldehyde emissions requirements applicable to manufactured homes.

204 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the figures his Department has in relation to the amount of water that is available from present sources to supply Dublin’s needs; if there has been an analysis carried out by his Department in relation to a potential shortfall in water supply for Dublin with the additional housing and other development that is to occur over the next five years; the figures projected in relation to such shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26668/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2007

204 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the figures his Department has in relation to the amount of water that is available from present sources to supply Dublin’s needs; if there has been an analysis carried out by his Department in relation to a potential shortfall in water supply for Dublin with the additional housing and other development that is to occur over the next five years; the figures projected in relation to such shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26668/07]

41 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the meetings he has had with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to ensuring the provision of proper community recreational facilities in residential housing estates; his views in relation to the lack of such facilities being raised with that Department through community representative groups or organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26517/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2007

41 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the meetings he has had with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to ensuring the provision of proper community recreational facilities in residential housing estates; his views in relation to the lack of such facilities being raised with that Department through community representative groups or organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26517/07]

35 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants allocated under the Housing (Gaeltacht) Acts in 2006 and to date in 2007, in each category such as new house, essential improvement and so on; his views plans to review these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26318/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2007

35 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants allocated under the Housing (Gaeltacht) Acts in 2006 and to date in 2007, in each category such as new house, essential improvement and so on; his views plans to review these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26318/07]

23 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants available to the farming or rural communities through any aspect of funding from his Department towards the up-grading and refurbishment of out housing gate lodges and so on towards providing tourist facilities in rural areas for tourists involved in angling, walking or other such rural based recreation. [26507/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2007

23 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants available to the farming or rural communities through any aspect of funding from his Department towards the up-grading and refurbishment of out housing gate lodges and so on towards providing tourist facilities in rural areas for tourists involved in angling, walking or other such rural based recreation. [26507/07]

Housing Assistance Authorization Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2007

Housing Assistance Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make a grant to the National Urban League to provide technical and financial assistance to local non-profit organizations to undertake community development and affordable housing projects and programs serving low- and moderate-income households, particularly through organizations located in neighborhoods with substantial populations of African American income-disadvantaged households. Authorizes the Secretary also to make a grant to the Raza Development Fund to provide technical and financial assistance to local nonprofit organizations to undertake similar projects and programs serving low- and moderate-income households, particularly through organizations in neighborhoods with substantial populations of income-disadvantaged households of Hispanic origin. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to the Housing Partnership Network to create, sustain, and improve access to affordable housing and community facilities benefiting very low-, low-, and moderate-income households and communities. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to the National Community Renaissance Program to undertake affordable housing projects benefitting very low-, low-, and moderate-income households.

Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing services for foster children.

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2007

Honors the contributions of all public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private entities dedicated to finding homes for foster children and assisting foster families in securing their future success.

570 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to increase the maximum grant payable under the disabled persons grant scheme from €20,300 to a more appropriate level of funding as the current sum is inadequate; when his plans will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26359/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

570 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to increase the maximum grant payable under the disabled persons grant scheme from €20,300 to a more appropriate level of funding as the current sum is inadequate; when his plans will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26359/07]

563 Deputy Margaret Conlon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the remedial works scheme will be approved for an estate (details supplied) in County Monaghan. [26206/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

563 Deputy Margaret Conlon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the remedial works scheme will be approved for an estate (details supplied) in County Monaghan. [26206/07]

554 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date an application was first made in relation to the purchase of a number of housing units by a local authority (details supplied); if the local authority answered the request by his Department to the clarification sought on 12 September 2007; if so, when a decision will be reached in relation to the matter in view of the fact that the units are ready for occupancy since January 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26036/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

554 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date an application was first made in relation to the purchase of a number of housing units by a local authority (details supplied); if the local authority answered the request by his Department to the clarification sought on 12 September 2007; if so, when a decision will be reached in relation to the matter in view of the fact that the units are ready for occupancy since January 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26036/07]

553 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an undertaking to reintroduce a grant scheme to provide funding for householders to allow them to install protective systems in their homes to prevent the harmful effects of radon gas. [26022/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

553 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an undertaking to reintroduce a grant scheme to provide funding for householders to allow them to install protective systems in their homes to prevent the harmful effects of radon gas. [26022/07]

549 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing developments, per local authority, where the developer did not provide social and affordable housing but rather entered into an alternative arrangement with that authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25957/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

549 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing developments, per local authority, where the developer did not provide social and affordable housing but rather entered into an alternative arrangement with that authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25957/07]

548 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses which have been made available, per local authority, by developers in each of the past five years and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25956/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

548 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses which have been made available, per local authority, by developers in each of the past five years and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25956/07]

547 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses purchased in private housing estates by local authorities, per local authority, in each of the past five years and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25955/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

547 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses purchased in private housing estates by local authorities, per local authority, in each of the past five years and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25955/07]

546 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses completed per local authority in each of the past ten years and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25954/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

546 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses completed per local authority in each of the past ten years and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25954/07]

543 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the planning guidelines for one off rural housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25951/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

543 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the planning guidelines for one off rural housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25951/07]

184 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26028/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

184 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of an application for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26028/07]

61 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his policy on tackling child poverty; his views on the need to provide greater access to affordable non-cash services such as child care, health care and housing; and the steps he is taking in this regard. [26626/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 October 2007

61 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his policy on tackling child poverty; his views on the need to provide greater access to affordable non-cash services such as child care, health care and housing; and the steps he is taking in this regard. [26626/07]

Enhanced Opportunities for Formerly Homeless Veterans Residing in Permanent Housing Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 2007

Enhanced Opportunities for Formerly Homeless Veterans Residing in Permanent Housing Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct pilot programs of grants to: (1) coordinate the provision of supportive services available in the local community to very low income, formerly homeless veterans residing in permanent housing; (2) provide outreach to inform low-income and elderly veterans and their spouses who reside in rural areas of benefits for which they may be eligible; and (3) establish new, or expand or modify existing, programs or activities to furnish transportation, childcare, and clothing assistance to certain individuals with service-related disabilities who are entitled to a rehabilitation program.

Community Health Center Capital Investment Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 2007

Community Health Center Capital Investment Act - Amends the National Housing Act to revise the eligibility requirements for mortgages insured by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to include a mortgage executed by a health center.

Cooperative Tax Deduction Preservation Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2007

Cooperative Tax Deduction Preservation Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to set forth alternative tests for qualifying as a cooperative housing corporation for purposes of the tax deduction for payments to such corporations. Qualifies a corporation if: (1) 80% or more of the total square footage of the corporation's property is used or available for use by its tenant-stockholders for residential purposes, or (2) 90% of the corporation's expenditures are for the acquisition, construction, management, maintenance, or care of its property for the benefit of the tenant-stockholders.

Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2007

Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to the alternative minimum tax, the discharge of mortgage indebtedness, and tax administration and extends certain expiring tax credits, deductions, and other tax incentives. Extends through 2007: (1) offsets against the alternative minimum tax for certain nonrefundable income tax credits; and (2) increased alternative minimum tax exemptions for individual taxpayers. Extends through 2008 various expiring tax provisions primarily affecting individual taxpayers, including: (1) the tax deductions for state and local sales taxes, for qualified tuition and related expenses, for qualified conservation contributions, for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers, and for the travel expenses of state legislators while away from home; (2) tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes; (3) the taxpayer election to include combat pay as earned income for purposes of the earned income tax credit; (4) special rules for qualified mortgage bonds to finance home purchases by veterans; and (5) tax-free distributions from retirement plans for individuals called to active military service. Extends through 2008 various expiring tax provisions primarily affecting businesses, including: (1) the tax credits for increasing research expenses, for hiring workers on Indian reservations, for investment in new markets, for railroad track maintenance, and for hiring workers in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina; (2) accelerated depreciation for qualified leasehold and restaurant improvements, for motorsports entertainment complexes, and for business property on Indian reservations; (3) expensing allowances for environmental remediation costs; (4) tax deductions for contributions of food and book inventories and for computer equipment for educational purposes; and (5) tax incentives for investment in the District of Columbia and American Samoa. Extends through 2008 authorities for: (1) issuing qualified zone academy bonds; (2) making disclosures of tax information to facilitate student loan repayments and for combating terrorist activities; and (3) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) undercover operations. Allows an exclusion from gross income for up to $2 million of the income attributable to discharges of home mortgage indebtedness incurred after January 1, 2007. Extends through 2014 the tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums. Sets forth alternative criteria for qualifying a corporation as a cooperative housing corporation for purposes of the tax deduction for payments to such corporations. Limits the exclusion from gross income of gain from the sale of a principal residence by denying an exclusion of the gain that is allocable to a nonqualified use of such residence (i.e., use other than as a principal residence). Repeals the authority of the IRS to enter into private debt collection contracts. Delays until 2012 the requirement for federal, state, and local agencies to withhold 3% of payments for goods and services provided to such agencies. Revises tax administration provisions and rules relating to: (1) tax returns of certain U.S. Virgin Island residents; and (2) the tax treatment of high-income individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship or residency to avoid U.S. taxation (expatriates). Repeals the 36-month suspension of interest and penalties on tax underpayments for taxpayers not notified of a tax deficiency by the IRS. Increases tax penalties for failure to file accurate tax information returns. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that wine of the same color shall be deemed to be commercially interchangeable for purposes of the duty drawback for unused merchandise.

Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2007

Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2007 - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a preservation program to provide financial incentives and other assistance to owners of Section 515 rural multifamily housing projects through long-term use agreements entered into between the project owners and the Secretary. (A Section 515 project is one involving housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families or other persons and families of low income.) Authorizes the Secretary to give priority to applications for eligible projects located on tribal trust lands or other Indian areas, in colonias, or in other small, poor, low-income communities. Requires the Secretary to prepare and approve a long-term viability plan for each eligible project for which the owner requests to participate. Allows the Secretary, subject to certain conditions, to offer a project owner a financial restructuring plan, based on the long-term viability plan, and specified project preservation incentives. Specifies compliance requirements for rents for any eligible households residing in a dwelling unit in any preserved Section 515 project, including: (1) a disregard for certain earned income for residents; and (2) phase-in of rent increases. Establishes conditions that makes certain project owners ineligible to participate in the preservation program. Requires the Secretary to make rural preservation and rural tenant protection vouchers available to certain eligible households. Requires the Secretary to give priority, in entering into contracts involving financing for new construction of a Section 515 project, for projects located in eligible rural areas needing affordable low-income rental housing because of prepayment of Section 515 loans.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS IN THE CITY OF HOUSTON: UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

United States · United States House of Representatives · 29 October 2007

California Wildfire Tax Relief Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 29 October 2007

California Wildfire Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Provides special tax treatment for taxpayers in areas affected by the California wildfires of October 2007 relating to: (1) nonrecognition of gain from the involuntary conversion of property; (2) limitations on charitable contributions for relief efforts; (3) the exclusion from gross income for discharges of indebtedness; (4) mortgage revenue bonds; (5) limitations on personal casualty losses; (6) additional tax exemptions for providing housing for displaced individuals; (7) earned income calculations; (8) dependency status for purposes of tax exemptions or the child tax credit; (9) premature withdrawals from retirement plans; (10) income averaging; (11) recontributions to tax-deferred home purchase plans; and (12) loans from tax-qualified employer plans.

169 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on extending the greener home scheme to include log stoves, boilers and gasifiers. [25869/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2007

169 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on extending the greener home scheme to include log stoves, boilers and gasifiers. [25869/07]

167 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will be published; if it will provide for the tenant purchase of local authority flats and maisonettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25929/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2007

167 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Social Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will be published; if it will provide for the tenant purchase of local authority flats and maisonettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25929/07]

142 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if approval has been given by his Department for the housing of asylum seekers at a premises (details supplied) in County Mayo; the number of asylum seekers based in this location; and if all the asylum seekers are contained within one property or if they are spread over a number of properties. [25818/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2007

142 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if approval has been given by his Department for the housing of asylum seekers at a premises (details supplied) in County Mayo; the number of asylum seekers based in this location; and if all the asylum seekers are contained within one property or if they are spread over a number of properties. [25818/07]

63 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will release funds for the refurbishment of the banks of the River Brick between Lixnaw Bridge and Ballingar Bridge in order to prevent flooding that would threaten local housing. [25798/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2007

63 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will release funds for the refurbishment of the banks of the River Brick between Lixnaw Bridge and Ballingar Bridge in order to prevent flooding that would threaten local housing. [25798/07]

LEAPP Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2007

Lead Elimination, Abatement, and Poisoning Prevention Act of 2007 or the LEAPP Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out demonstration projects and outreach programs for the identification and abatement of lead hazards. Requires the Secretary, in conjunction with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to establish the Joint Task Force on Lead-Based Hazards. Requires the President, in conjunction with the Administrator, to establish the Task Force on Children's Environmental Health and Safety. Requires the Secretary to conduct outreach and education activities about lead exposure. Requires the Secretary, in conjunction with the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to undertake pilot projects in states to provide lead poisoning risk assessments, blood-lead level screening, interventions to reduce exposure to lead-based hazards, and medically appropriate treatment to pregnant women enrolled in the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act. Amends the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to require a seller or lessor of housing to: (1) conduct a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of lead-based paint hazards (current law permits the purchaser a 10-day period to conduct such assessment or inspection unless the parties mutually agree on a different period); (2) disclose to the purchaser or lessee the results of such inspection or assessment and hazard control measures carried out; (3) remediate any lead-based paint hazards found; and (4) include in any contract for the purchase or lease of housing documentation of any inspection, risk assessment, or hazard control measure. Includes within the meaning of the term "target housing" housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities or any zero bedroom dwelling. Redefines the term "qualified allocation plan" for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit. Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to require the conduct of lead hazard control measures during weatherization projects. Authorizes appropriations for HUD's Lead Hazard Reduction Program.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to dispose of excess materials, supplies, and equipment acquired pursuant to that Act to assist victims of major disasters, emergencies, and incidents, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2007

Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to transfer excess materials, supplies, or equipment acquired for response or recovery efforts in connection with a major disaster or emergency to a state, governmental entity, or voluntary organization to assist victims of other major disasters and emergencies or other incidents. Authorizes the use and disposal of temporary housing for disaster victims in incidents that do not result in a declaration of a major disaster or emergency. Directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review and revise the factors considered to measure the severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster to provide more objective criteria for evaluating the need for assistance to individuals and to speed a declaration of a major disaster or emergency.

Mark-to-Market Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2007

Mark-to-Market Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 to: (1) extend the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured Multifamily Housing Mortgage and Housing Assistance Restructuring (Mark-to-Market) program through FY2011; and (2) revise requirements for mortgage restructuring and rental assistance sufficiency plans for units assisted with project-based assistance in eligible multifamily housing projects. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to waive certain rent limits for disaster-damaged eligible projects. Increases the number of units eligible for such waiver from 5% to 9% of all units subject to restructured mortgages. States that certain projects may be treated as an eligible multifamily housing project if the Secretary determines that such treatment is necessary to preserve the project in the most cost-effective manner in relation to other alternative preservation options. Increases the maximum adjusted rent level for disaster-damaged eligible projects to 100% of the fair market rents for the relevant market area as they were in effect at the time of the disaster. Extends the period of eligibility for nonprofit debt relief if specified purchasers acquire a project subsequent to the date of recordation of a certain affordability agreement. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to: (1) require HUD to make subsidy payments by the first business day of the month, or give a ten-day advance notice of the inability to do so; (2) entitle a project owner to obtain funds from a specified reserve if such a payment is not made within 10 days after the deadline; and (3) require HUD to pay the owner interest if a payment is not made within 30 days after the deadline.

267 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will issue to Kilkenny County Council for funding towards the cost of a housing project (details supplied) and where all information requested from the County Council has been submitted to his Department. [25696/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2007

267 Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will issue to Kilkenny County Council for funding towards the cost of a housing project (details supplied) and where all information requested from the County Council has been submitted to his Department. [25696/07]

263 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if legislation governing management companies will facilitate the transfer in newly completed housing estates of responsibility for essential public services such as water, sewage, roads, lighting and common open spaces to the control of the local authority and restrict the use of management companies in traditional housing estates. [24730/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2007

263 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if legislation governing management companies will facilitate the transfer in newly completed housing estates of responsibility for essential public services such as water, sewage, roads, lighting and common open spaces to the control of the local authority and restrict the use of management companies in traditional housing estates. [24730/07]

261 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no more funding is available to the Health Service Executive towards the cost of home adaptations for the elderly and disabled; and if he will make available additional funding for this scheme. [25514/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2007

261 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no more funding is available to the Health Service Executive towards the cost of home adaptations for the elderly and disabled; and if he will make available additional funding for this scheme. [25514/07]

179 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of the application made by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for repayment under the Health Service Executive repayment scheme in respect of payments made by them in sheltered housing over 15 years. [25766/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2007

179 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of the application made by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for repayment under the Health Service Executive repayment scheme in respect of payments made by them in sheltered housing over 15 years. [25766/07]

proposition de loi relative à l'urbanisme, au logement locatif social et à l'accession à la propriété

France · Senate · 23 October 2007

619 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of resources that have been allocated to Athlone Town Council in respect of proposals submitted by them for the regeneration renewal of an estate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25406/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

619 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of resources that have been allocated to Athlone Town Council in respect of proposals submitted by them for the regeneration renewal of an estate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25406/07]

614 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to deal with the matter of the affordable housing clawback clause in relation to the proceeds of the sale of an affordable home should the market value of the home be less than when the home owner purchased it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25329/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

614 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to deal with the matter of the affordable housing clawback clause in relation to the proceeds of the sale of an affordable home should the market value of the home be less than when the home owner purchased it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25329/07]

611 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the works undertaken in an estate (details supplied) in County Louth in the course of the remedial scheme undertaken there; the number of houses affected by the service road realignment works or other such infrastructural works carried out in the course of said scheme; the number of houses that were in local authority ownership at the time of the works approval; if this number changed in the course of the works undertaken; the nature of works undertaken at privately owned homes in the estate that were 100% funded; the number of such houses that benefited to that extent; if there were privately owned properties in the estate that had front external works carried out and did not receive 100% finance support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25288/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

611 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the works undertaken in an estate (details supplied) in County Louth in the course of the remedial scheme undertaken there; the number of houses affected by the service road realignment works or other such infrastructural works carried out in the course of said scheme; the number of houses that were in local authority ownership at the time of the works approval; if this number changed in the course of the works undertaken; the nature of works undertaken at privately owned homes in the estate that were 100% funded; the number of such houses that benefited to that extent; if there were privately owned properties in the estate that had front external works carried out and did not receive 100% finance support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25288/07]

600 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new social housing family units excluding affordable and senior citizens housing which have been completed by Meath County Council for each of the years 2002 to date in 2007; and if he will provide a breakdown by electoral area in tabular readable form. [25051/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

600 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new social housing family units excluding affordable and senior citizens housing which have been completed by Meath County Council for each of the years 2002 to date in 2007; and if he will provide a breakdown by electoral area in tabular readable form. [25051/07]

599 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money awarded to Meath County Council as payments in lieu of the requirements of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 to date; the number of affordable homes delivered in each area to date; and the breakdown of affordable homes by those given under Part V and those built directly by the local authority in tabular readable form. [25050/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

599 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money awarded to Meath County Council as payments in lieu of the requirements of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 to date; the number of affordable homes delivered in each area to date; and the breakdown of affordable homes by those given under Part V and those built directly by the local authority in tabular readable form. [25050/07]