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Bill· HRH.R. 3360 (112th)referred

Creating Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 2011

Creating Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish tax-exempt housing equity savings accounts to assist individual taxpayers under the age of 55 in paying the costs of acquiring, constructing, or reconstructing a principal residence. Allows: (1) a deduction from gross income for cash contributions to such accounts for the lesser of $10,000 or the compensation includible in the taxpayer's gross income for a taxable year, (2) an exclusion from gross income of amounts distributed from such accounts that are used by an account beneficiary to purchase a principal residence or make payments to such beneficiary's individual retirement account (IRA), and (3) a tax-free rollover into an IRA if an account beneficiary reaches age 55 or has maintained an account for 20 years without purchasing a residence.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 85 (112th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the proposed settlement between the Department of Justice, the State attorneys general, and mortgage servicers regarding mortgage fraud and the economic crisis.

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 2011

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any action taken by the Department of Justice should be consistent with the following goals: (1) the mortgage servicers who engage in fraudulent behavior should not be granted criminal or civil immunity for potential wrongdoing related to illegal mortgage and foreclosure practices; (2) the federal government and state attorneys general should proceed with full investigation into claims of fraudulent behavior by mortgage servicers; and (3) any financial settlement reached with mortgage servicers should appropriately compensate for, and accurately reflect, the extent of harm to all victims, including homeowners and state pension beneficiaries, caused by the mortgage servicer's fraudulent behavior.

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

316 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding the review of homeless strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32543/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

316 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding the review of homeless strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32543/11]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

315 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the necessary funding for homeless services is available now and into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32542/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

315 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the necessary funding for homeless services is available now and into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32542/11]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

314 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that homelessness and housing are top of his priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32541/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

314 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that homelessness and housing are top of his priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32541/11]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

310 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the future development of the ghost housing estates in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32454/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

310 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the future development of the ghost housing estates in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32454/11]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

304 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of funding that was made available for the capital assistance scheme that approved housing bodies could avail of when developing housing in 2007 to 2011, inclusive; the amount that will be available in 2012; and in each of the years mentioned the amount of the funding that was given to groups dealing with domestic violence such as women’s refuges. [32398/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

304 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of funding that was made available for the capital assistance scheme that approved housing bodies could avail of when developing housing in 2007 to 2011, inclusive; the amount that will be available in 2012; and in each of the years mentioned the amount of the funding that was given to groups dealing with domestic violence such as women’s refuges. [32398/11]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

283 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Sligo Borough Council sought a sum of €445,000 to refurbish 53 houses in an estate (details supplied) in County Sligo in the current year and that the sum will be met from the €2 million allocation from him for the regeneration project this year; the way the balance of €1,555,000 will be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32143/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

283 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Sligo Borough Council sought a sum of €445,000 to refurbish 53 houses in an estate (details supplied) in County Sligo in the current year and that the sum will be met from the €2 million allocation from him for the regeneration project this year; the way the balance of €1,555,000 will be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32143/11]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

281 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the actions if any, he intends to take to sort out the construction defects at a location (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the solutions put forward by an independent energy assessor will be funded by him through Respond or the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32124/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

281 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the actions if any, he intends to take to sort out the construction defects at a location (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the solutions put forward by an independent energy assessor will be funded by him through Respond or the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32124/11]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

279 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the circumstances in which married persons who are separated and living apart who have a family home in joint names are entitled to be placed on the housing list of a local housing authority; if it is a prerequisite that a formal divorce or legal separation has taken place between both parties before one of them is entitled to be placed on the housing list. [32029/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

279 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the circumstances in which married persons who are separated and living apart who have a family home in joint names are entitled to be placed on the housing list of a local housing authority; if it is a prerequisite that a formal divorce or legal separation has taken place between both parties before one of them is entitled to be placed on the housing list. [32029/11]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

272 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide funding for the refurbishment of windows and doors for local authority housing in areas (details supplied) in County Meath. [31816/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

272 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide funding for the refurbishment of windows and doors for local authority housing in areas (details supplied) in County Meath. [31816/11]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

262 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a new scheme to replace the tenant purchase scheme; when a new scheme will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31775/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

262 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a new scheme to replace the tenant purchase scheme; when a new scheme will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31775/11]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will publish the national carers strategy, which promises to set out Government’s commitment in regard to income supports, health care, training, the labour market, transport, housing and information services for family carer’s; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31786/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2011

148 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will publish the national carers strategy, which promises to set out Government’s commitment in regard to income supports, health care, training, the labour market, transport, housing and information services for family carer’s; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31786/11]

Bill· HRH.R. 3325 (112th)referred

Livable Communities Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2011

Livable Communities Act of 2011 - Establishes in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) an Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (OSHC). Requires the OSHC Director to establish a program to make comprehensive planning grants to eligible entities (partnerships between a consortium of units of general local government and an eligible partner or an Indian tribe that meets specified requirements). Defines "eligible partner" as a metropolitan planning organization, a rural planning organization, or a regional council, or one of these and a state, an Indian tribe, a state and an Indian tribe, or an institution of higher education. Requires the use of a comprehensive planning grant to carry out a project to: (1) coordinate locally defined planning processes, across jurisdictions and agencies; (2) identify regional partnerships for developing and implementing a comprehensive regional plan; (3) conduct or update assessments to determine regional needs and promote economic and community development; (4) develop or update a comprehensive regional plan or goals and strategies to implement an existing comprehensive regional plan and other related activities; and (5) identify local zoning and other code changes necessary to implement a comprehensive regional plan and promote sustainable development. Requires the use of a community challenge grant to: (1) promote integrated planning and investments across policy and governmental jurisdictions, and (2) implement projects identified in a comprehensive regional plan. Authorizes the Secretary of HUD to make or guarantee (up to 75% of) loans to eligible governmental, corporate, or partnership borrowers for infrastructure development projects used to support transit-oriented development. Requires the Director of the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control to lead the federal initiative to support healthy housing and eradicate housing-related health hazards. Requires the Secretary to study how sustainable building features in housing, such as energy efficiency, affect: (1) the quality of the indoor environment, (2) the prevalence of housing-related health hazards, and (3) the health of such occupants. States that no housing assisted using a grant under this Act may be made available to an individual who is not lawfully present in the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 3330 (112th)referred

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstration projects on adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages.

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2011

Extends through FY2017 the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) demonstration projects on the guaranteeing of veterans' adjustable rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage loans in a manner similar to which the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) insures such mortgages under the National Housing Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 3298 (112th)referred

Homes for Heroes Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 2011

Homes for Heroes Act of 2011 - Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veterans fair access to HUD housing and homeless assistance programs, (2) coordinate all HUD programs and activities relating to veterans, and (3) serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Directs the Secretaries of HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance.

Bill· SS. 1766 (112th)referred

Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 2011

Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make competitive demonstration grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs), fraternities, and sororities for up to half the cost of installing approved fire suppression systems in student housing and dormitories owned or controlled by such entities. Gives grant priority to applicants that demonstrate the greatest financial need. Reserves the following portions of grant funds made available for each fiscal year: (1) at least 10% for historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and IHEs that are eligible for Institutional Aid under the Higher Education Act of 1965; and (2) at least 10% for social fraternities and sororities. Provides that any application for assistance under this Act, any negative determination on the part of the Secretary with respect to such application, or any statement of reasons for the determination, shall not be admissible as evidence in any proceeding of any court, agency, board, or other entity (except a proceeding to enforce an agreement entered into between the Secretary and a grantee under this Act).

Record· Brief regering2011Z21526concluded

Mogelijkheden onderzoek over effecten op de woningmarkt van de per 1 januari 2011 ingevoerde staatssteunregeling voor woningcorporaties. Eén en ander n.a.v. een toezegging, gedaan tijdens het algemene overleg van 6 oktober jl.

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 31 October 2011

Mogelijkheden onderzoek over effecten op de woningmarkt van de per 1 januari 2011 ingevoerde staatssteunregeling voor woningcorporaties. Eén en ander n.a.v. een toezegging, gedaan tijdens het algemene overleg van 6 oktober jl.

Bill· HRH.R. 3278 (112th)referred

Fair Housing Memorial Authorization Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 2011

Fair Housing Memorial Authorization Act - Authorizes the Fair Housing Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs in commemoration of the national significance of the movement for fair housing for all Americans. Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work. Makes the Fair Housing Commemorative Foundation solely responsible for acceptance of contributions and payment of expenses for the establishment of such commemorative work.

Bill· HRH.R. 3277 (112th)referred

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and make permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs loan guarantee for the purchase of residential cooperative housing units, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 2011

Revises the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program which guarantees veterans' loans for the purchase of residential cooperative housing to remove a provision which limits to five years after a loan is guaranteed the use of loan proceeds to purchase stock or membership in a cooperative housing corporation. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that a loan used for such purchase in a corporation that has been reviewed and approved by a lender approved by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) is not denied. Authorizes the Secretary to advertise the availability of such loan guarantees.

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

105 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current position in regard to army overholders with particular reference to meeting their housing requirements via local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31716/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

105 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the current position in regard to army overholders with particular reference to meeting their housing requirements via local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31716/11]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a ministerial order to allow the sale of local authority flats as provided for in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31597/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

79 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a ministerial order to allow the sale of local authority flats as provided for in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31597/11]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of bankrupt persons who have applied for social housing supports over the past 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31595/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

78 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of bankrupt persons who have applied for social housing supports over the past 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31595/11]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

85 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the fact that Kerry County Council faces into 2012 with a large number of persons on a waiting list seeking assistance under the housing aid and mobility grants scheme, if he will give an assurance that the local authority will have sufficient funding to deal with the deferred 2011 applications and new applications for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31743/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

85 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the fact that Kerry County Council faces into 2012 with a large number of persons on a waiting list seeking assistance under the housing aid and mobility grants scheme, if he will give an assurance that the local authority will have sufficient funding to deal with the deferred 2011 applications and new applications for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31743/11]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

77 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding assistance under the housing aid for older people grant scheme; if he will give an assurance that the local authority will have sufficient funding to deal with the deferred 2011 applications and new applications for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31707/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2011

77 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding assistance under the housing aid for older people grant scheme; if he will give an assurance that the local authority will have sufficient funding to deal with the deferred 2011 applications and new applications for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31707/11]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

388 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position under SI 84 of 2011 regarding assessment of housing need whereby a person has already moved out of the family home and is in rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31493/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

388 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position under SI 84 of 2011 regarding assessment of housing need whereby a person has already moved out of the family home and is in rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31493/11]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

386 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the role of the relevant local planning authority in respect of planning permissions granted for voluntary housing co-operatives; if the local authority has any responsibilities relating to the standard of works to ensure that they comply with building regulations, when works are carried out which can lead to health and safety issues, for example, when there is only one set of pipes exiting the houses to cover waste water, domestic water and surface water, and when these matters are brought to the attention of the council by way of complaints from residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31463/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

386 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the role of the relevant local planning authority in respect of planning permissions granted for voluntary housing co-operatives; if the local authority has any responsibilities relating to the standard of works to ensure that they comply with building regulations, when works are carried out which can lead to health and safety issues, for example, when there is only one set of pipes exiting the houses to cover waste water, domestic water and surface water, and when these matters are brought to the attention of the council by way of complaints from residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31463/11]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

385 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if mortgages from local authorities fall under the remit of the European Communities (Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts) Regulations 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31459/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

385 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if mortgages from local authorities fall under the remit of the European Communities (Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts) Regulations 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31459/11]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

381 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will begin accepting applications for the capital assistance scheme that approved housing bodies can avail of when developing housing; and the amount of funding that will be allocated to the programme. [31407/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

381 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will begin accepting applications for the capital assistance scheme that approved housing bodies can avail of when developing housing; and the amount of funding that will be allocated to the programme. [31407/11]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

375 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding St. Joseph’s Foundation, Charleville, County Cork, regarding a proposal for development of day and residential service for adults and children with autism-Asperger syndrome; if he is giving his full support to this project in view of the fact that the foundation has now submitted a full planning application following a number of pre-planning meetings with Limerick County Council; and if will he ensure support for this project. [31292/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

375 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding St. Joseph’s Foundation, Charleville, County Cork, regarding a proposal for development of day and residential service for adults and children with autism-Asperger syndrome; if he is giving his full support to this project in view of the fact that the foundation has now submitted a full planning application following a number of pre-planning meetings with Limerick County Council; and if will he ensure support for this project. [31292/11]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

374 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when approval will be given to Galway County Council to allow the Cluid Voluntary Housing Project in Letterfrack, County Galway, to lodge a planning application; when funding will be approved for this project; and if he will make a detailed statement on the current state of play of this project. [31281/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

374 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when approval will be given to Galway County Council to allow the Cluid Voluntary Housing Project in Letterfrack, County Galway, to lodge a planning application; when funding will be approved for this project; and if he will make a detailed statement on the current state of play of this project. [31281/11]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

370 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a development (details supplied) in Dublin 18, which is lying idle; if this development can be let to tenants; if he will ensure that the developer fulfils their obligations to the authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31188/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

370 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a development (details supplied) in Dublin 18, which is lying idle; if this development can be let to tenants; if he will ensure that the developer fulfils their obligations to the authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31188/11]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

367 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 20 July 2011, if the Dun na Rí estate in County Clare has been granted funding to carry out work to finish the estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31154/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

367 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 20 July 2011, if the Dun na Rí estate in County Clare has been granted funding to carry out work to finish the estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31154/11]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

365 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the Housing Finance Agency sourced loans on the open market in the early 1980s or if this money was provided from the Exchequer; if the agency or the local authority it advanced money to would bear a financial cost from reducing the interest rate of 12.5% on a local authority mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31138/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

365 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the Housing Finance Agency sourced loans on the open market in the early 1980s or if this money was provided from the Exchequer; if the agency or the local authority it advanced money to would bear a financial cost from reducing the interest rate of 12.5% on a local authority mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31138/11]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

363 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the name of the successful applicant for the post of Sligo regeneration community liaison person; the location of the liaison person’s office in Sligo; the number of hours that the liaison person has been employed since they were appointed on 1 September 2011; the number of hours the liaison person has spent in Sligo since their appointment; the officials or community representatives the liaison person has met from Sligo since their appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30985/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

363 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the name of the successful applicant for the post of Sligo regeneration community liaison person; the location of the liaison person’s office in Sligo; the number of hours that the liaison person has been employed since they were appointed on 1 September 2011; the number of hours the liaison person has spent in Sligo since their appointment; the officials or community representatives the liaison person has met from Sligo since their appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30985/11]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

353 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are mandated to consider if persons on social housing lists have had their housing needs fulfilled when they are accepted onto the rental accommodation scheme; if they will still be considered for housing opportunities on social housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30749/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

353 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are mandated to consider if persons on social housing lists have had their housing needs fulfilled when they are accepted onto the rental accommodation scheme; if they will still be considered for housing opportunities on social housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30749/11]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

340 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of homes in County Meath that have been approved for work under warmer home scheme; if he will provide a breakdown of each of the type of work being done on homes in County Meath; the average waiting time after grant approval in County Meath for the work to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31287/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

340 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of homes in County Meath that have been approved for work under warmer home scheme; if he will provide a breakdown of each of the type of work being done on homes in County Meath; the average waiting time after grant approval in County Meath for the work to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31287/11]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

333 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated additional cost of the Meath-Tyrone interconnector project, having regard to the fact that a circuitous route has been selected to avoid the very high concentrations of one-off housing along the route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30935/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

333 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated additional cost of the Meath-Tyrone interconnector project, having regard to the fact that a circuitous route has been selected to avoid the very high concentrations of one-off housing along the route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30935/11]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

326 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the date on which the proposed pay as you save home retrofitting scheme will come into operation; the measures home owners may expect from the scheme; if the scheme will apply to rented properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30732/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

326 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the date on which the proposed pay as you save home retrofitting scheme will come into operation; the measures home owners may expect from the scheme; if the scheme will apply to rented properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30732/11]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

270 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is now being requested to provide the up-to-date status of their housing needs when they have already submitted documentation and tenancy agreements showing that they have been in rented accommodation for ten months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31002/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2011

270 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is now being requested to provide the up-to-date status of their housing needs when they have already submitted documentation and tenancy agreements showing that they have been in rented accommodation for ten months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31002/11]

Bill· HRH.R. 3259 (112th)referred

National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2011

National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 - Establishes an independent National Infrastructure Bank to: (1) designate qualified transit, public housing, water, highway, bridge, aviation, freight, passenger rail, or road infrastructure projects for loans, loan guarantees, and other financial assistance; and (2) issue general purpose and project-based infrastructure bonds exempt from state and local taxation.

Bill· HRH.R. 3254 (112th)referred

Affordable Communities Employment Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2011

Affordable Communities Employment Act of 2011 - Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 with respect to housing and community development programs directed toward low- and very low-income persons, particularly recipients of government housing assistance. Establishes, in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an Office of Economic Opportunities to carry out such programs. Prescribes requirements for training and employment programs, conditioning the use of funds by recipient, contractor, and subcontractor on priority to low- and very low-income persons for training and employment opportunities generated by such funds. Specifies among low- and very low-income persons recipients of federal rental assistance, including public housing residents, residents of other federally assisted subsidized properties, and participants in the Section 8 rental housing assistance program. Sets priorities in contracting under such programs for: (1) qualified businesses that are majority owned and controlled by low- and very-low income persons residing in the service area, metropolitan area, or non-metropolitan county where the assistance is being expended; (2) qualified businesses that provide significant training and job opportunities to low- and very low-income persons who reside in such area or county; (3) qualified businesses or to disadvantaged businesses located in distressed communities that provide economic opportunities to low-income residents of such area or county; (4) small and disadvantaged qualified businesses; and (5) other qualified businesses located in such area or county.

Bill· HRH.R. 3250 (112th)referred

Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2011

Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make competitive demonstration grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs), fraternities, and sororities for up to half the cost of installing approved fire suppression systems in student housing and dormitories owned or controlled by such entities. Gives grant priority to applicants that demonstrate the greatest financial need. Reserves the following portions of grant funds made available for each fiscal year: (1) at least 10% for historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and IHEs that are eligible for Institutional Aid under the Higher Education Act of 1965; and (2) at least 10% for social fraternities and sororities. Provides that any application for assistance under this Act, any negative determination on the part of the Secretary with respect to such application, or any statement of reasons for the determination, shall not be admissible as evidence in any proceeding of any court, agency, board, or other entity (except a proceeding to enforce an agreement entered into between the Secretary and a grantee under this Act).

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