Housing

255 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there have been discussions between officials of his Department and the health boards and local authorities regarding the need to provide appropriate housing in the community which can address the accommodation needs of persons with schizophrenia and their carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23147/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

255 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there have been discussions between officials of his Department and the health boards and local authorities regarding the need to provide appropriate housing in the community which can address the accommodation needs of persons with schizophrenia and their carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23147/04]

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on waiting lists in respect of the disabled person’s grant scheme throughout the country; the action he proposes to take to address this serious issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23085/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on waiting lists in respect of the disabled person’s grant scheme throughout the country; the action he proposes to take to address this serious issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23085/04]

251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has examined areas of substandard housing throughout the country; if he has plans or proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23084/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has examined areas of substandard housing throughout the country; if he has plans or proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23084/04]

248 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent concerns expressed in respect of over pricing in the housing market; if he proposes to take steps to address the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23081/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

248 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent concerns expressed in respect of over pricing in the housing market; if he proposes to take steps to address the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23081/04]

247 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of families accommodated to date since the initiation of the affordable housing initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23080/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

247 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of families accommodated to date since the initiation of the affordable housing initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23080/04]

242 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if applications from Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council under the central heating programme 2004 have been approved; if so, the level of grant being made available; if the €12 million has been allocated; and if so, the amount allocated to each local authority. [23053/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

242 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if applications from Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council under the central heating programme 2004 have been approved; if so, the level of grant being made available; if the €12 million has been allocated; and if so, the amount allocated to each local authority. [23053/04]

177 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children if there has been discussions between officials of his Department and the health boards and local authority regarding the need to provide appropriate housing in the community which can address the accommodation needs of persons with schizophrenia and their carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23150/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

177 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children if there has been discussions between officials of his Department and the health boards and local authority regarding the need to provide appropriate housing in the community which can address the accommodation needs of persons with schizophrenia and their carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23150/04]

73 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to implement the reported recommendation of the NESC that the Government should introduce measures to assist first-time buyers to meet the cost of the deposit on a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22561/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

73 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to implement the reported recommendation of the NESC that the Government should introduce measures to assist first-time buyers to meet the cost of the deposit on a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22561/04]

59 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee on the review of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998; if he will report on the main findings of the report; the action he intends to take arising from the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22565/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

59 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee on the review of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998; if he will report on the main findings of the report; the action he intends to take arising from the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22565/04]

52 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; when work will commence on the lands in Dublin, Meath and Kildare as announced on 13 July 2004 were to be handed over for this purpose; the location and acreage of the sites involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

52 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; when work will commence on the lands in Dublin, Meath and Kildare as announced on 13 July 2004 were to be handed over for this purpose; the location and acreage of the sites involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/04]

51 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Government’s policy on the level of social housing rental stock which should be maintained in the State; his views on whether certain policies being pursued by some local authorities will result in a severe diminution in the level of social housing rental stock in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22615/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

51 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Government’s policy on the level of social housing rental stock which should be maintained in the State; his views on whether certain policies being pursued by some local authorities will result in a severe diminution in the level of social housing rental stock in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22615/04]

48 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whether developers of less than four housing units and of one-off houses in rural areas make a contribution to affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22627/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

48 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whether developers of less than four housing units and of one-off houses in rural areas make a contribution to affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22627/04]

65 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the call made in the annual report of Threshold for the Government to at least double the number of social housing completions by local authorities; if he intends to act on this call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22564/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

65 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the call made in the annual report of Threshold for the Government to at least double the number of social housing completions by local authorities; if he intends to act on this call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22564/04]

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reduce the numbers on local authority housing waiting lists; if he expects to be in a position to deal adequately with the situation within the lifetime of the present Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reduce the numbers on local authority housing waiting lists; if he expects to be in a position to deal adequately with the situation within the lifetime of the present Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/04]

47 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which this figure compares with the corresponding figure for the equivalent dates in each of the previous five years; the number of local authority dwellings completed or acquired in 2002 and 2003 and the anticipated number for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22568/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

47 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which this figure compares with the corresponding figure for the equivalent dates in each of the previous five years; the number of local authority dwellings completed or acquired in 2002 and 2003 and the anticipated number for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22568/04]

41 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date with regard to the 10,000 houses promised as part of Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

41 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date with regard to the 10,000 houses promised as part of Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/04]

35 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

35 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/04]

31 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22562/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

31 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22562/04]

45 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average cost of a new house in Dublin, a second-hand house in Dublin, a new house outside of Dublin, and a second-hand house outside of Dublin, in respect of 1997 and the latest year for which figures are available; the plans he has to ensure availability of affordable housing in view of recent figures (details supplied) showing that house price inflation here was seventh highest of 20 countries surveyed; his estimate of the likely increase in house prices during 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22566/04]

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45 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average cost of a new house in Dublin, a second-hand house in Dublin, a new house outside of Dublin, and a second-hand house outside of Dublin, in respect of 1997 and the latest year for which figures are available; the plans he has to ensure availability of affordable housing in view of recent figures (details supplied) showing that house price inflation here was seventh highest of 20 countries surveyed; his estimate of the likely increase in house prices during 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22566/04]

29 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take arising from his Department’s annual housing statistics bulletin which showed that the price for new and second-hand houses was rising at approximately eight times the rate of inflation and that house buyers were forced to borrow €17 billion in 2003 to finance the purchase of housing; the steps he intends to take to ensure that families can have access to affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

29 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take arising from his Department’s annual housing statistics bulletin which showed that the price for new and second-hand houses was rising at approximately eight times the rate of inflation and that house buyers were forced to borrow €17 billion in 2003 to finance the purchase of housing; the steps he intends to take to ensure that families can have access to affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/04]

21 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its examination of the income limits for affordable housing and shared ownership schemes referred to in the reply to Question No. 789 of 27 April 2004; if he intends to increase the loan limits under the affordable housing and shared ownership schemes in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22610/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

21 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its examination of the income limits for affordable housing and shared ownership schemes referred to in the reply to Question No. 789 of 27 April 2004; if he intends to increase the loan limits under the affordable housing and shared ownership schemes in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22610/04]

19 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the main features of the plan announced by his Department and the Department of Social and Family Affairs under which local authorities will assume responsibility for meeting the long-term housing needs of persons who currently qualify for the rent supplement scheme; the additional funds or resources which will be provided to local authorities for this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22586/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

19 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the main features of the plan announced by his Department and the Department of Social and Family Affairs under which local authorities will assume responsibility for meeting the long-term housing needs of persons who currently qualify for the rent supplement scheme; the additional funds or resources which will be provided to local authorities for this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22586/04]

5 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

5 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/04]

3 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he remains committed to one of the key housing priorities contained in the national development plan, namely increasing social housing output to meet rising needs. [22908/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

3 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he remains committed to one of the key housing priorities contained in the national development plan, namely increasing social housing output to meet rising needs. [22908/04]

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; and if he has satisfied himself with the progress being made with regard to this commitment. [22811/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; and if he has satisfied himself with the progress being made with regard to this commitment. [22811/04]

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed arising from the commitments made under Sustaining Progress with the social partners that 10,000 extra houses will be built during the lifetime of the agreement (details supplied). [22672/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

1 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed arising from the commitments made under Sustaining Progress with the social partners that 10,000 extra houses will be built during the lifetime of the agreement (details supplied). [22672/04]

1259 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to deal with the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22927/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1259 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to deal with the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22927/04]

1258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses provided throughout the country since the affordable housing initiative was first announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses provided throughout the country since the affordable housing initiative was first announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/04]

1245 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action which can be taken to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis as outlined in Focus Ireland’s Right to a Home campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22353/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1245 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action which can be taken to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis as outlined in Focus Ireland’s Right to a Home campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22353/04]

1212 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider allowing voluntary housing organisations such as Respond to sell their housing stock to their tenants on the same basis as the local authority house purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21737/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1212 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider allowing voluntary housing organisations such as Respond to sell their housing stock to their tenants on the same basis as the local authority house purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21737/04]

1211 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations on the voluntary housing sector and local government to work in partnership with each other and the tenants involved to resolve issues such as the sharing of community infrastructure, unsocial behaviour, community development and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1211 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations on the voluntary housing sector and local government to work in partnership with each other and the tenants involved to resolve issues such as the sharing of community infrastructure, unsocial behaviour, community development and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/04]

1210 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will examine the joint action plans for social and affordable housing submitted by Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council for the period 2004-2008; if he will fund this plan and the cost involved; the number of house starts applied for by each of these bodies for each year since 2000; the number granted by his Department for the same period; the number completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1210 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will examine the joint action plans for social and affordable housing submitted by Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council for the period 2004-2008; if he will fund this plan and the cost involved; the number of house starts applied for by each of these bodies for each year since 2000; the number granted by his Department for the same period; the number completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/04]

1209 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward funding or a plan of action to deal with the problems being experienced in the SEHB relative to the housing aid for the elderly scheme; if all other health boards are the same as the SEHB or if they have moved beyond their applications for 2002 and 2003; his views on whether the situation in the SEHB is acceptable; and the action he intends to take. [21729/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1209 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward funding or a plan of action to deal with the problems being experienced in the SEHB relative to the housing aid for the elderly scheme; if all other health boards are the same as the SEHB or if they have moved beyond their applications for 2002 and 2003; his views on whether the situation in the SEHB is acceptable; and the action he intends to take. [21729/04]

1247 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Kilkenny County Council applies a maximum of €3,200 in the grant available under the essential repairs to a house scheme; if he intends to review legislation in this area in order that the maximum grant be raised significantly and applied to every county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22430/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1247 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Kilkenny County Council applies a maximum of €3,200 in the grant available under the essential repairs to a house scheme; if he intends to review legislation in this area in order that the maximum grant be raised significantly and applied to every county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22430/04]

1208 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to reform the disabled person’s housing grant as administered by local authorities; if funding will be provided to allow the grant to be increased to 100% of the cost of essential works; if a standard and fair procedure of application and allocation will be introduced across all local authorities, co-ordinated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1208 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to reform the disabled person’s housing grant as administered by local authorities; if funding will be provided to allow the grant to be increased to 100% of the cost of essential works; if a standard and fair procedure of application and allocation will be introduced across all local authorities, co-ordinated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/04]

1198 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority house starts in County Kerry each year from 1997 to 2004; the number of completions in that category in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21503/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1198 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority house starts in County Kerry each year from 1997 to 2004; the number of completions in that category in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21503/04]

1183 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish with each local authority in the country the number of their housing units let to tenants for 30 years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1183 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish with each local authority in the country the number of their housing units let to tenants for 30 years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/04]

1242 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the allocation of funds by his Department for the installation of central heating by local authorities, including the amount allocated to each local authority. [22271/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1242 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the allocation of funds by his Department for the installation of central heating by local authorities, including the amount allocated to each local authority. [22271/04]

1180 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available to Dublin City Council to complete the programme of installing central heating in tenancy houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21295/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1180 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available to Dublin City Council to complete the programme of installing central heating in tenancy houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21295/04]

521 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the huge housing developments taking place in Westbrook, Carrigmore and Fortunestown between west Tallaght and Saggart; if he will examine the implications for school accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22281/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

521 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the huge housing developments taking place in Westbrook, Carrigmore and Fortunestown between west Tallaght and Saggart; if he will examine the implications for school accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22281/04]

Bennett Freeze Rehabilitation Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2004

Bennett Freeze Rehabilitation Act of 2004 - Amends Federal law commonly referred to as the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974 to authorize the Commissioner of the Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission to carry out a rehabilitation program to redress the effects of Federal development restrictions in the western portion of the Navajo Reservation (the Bennett Freeze, issued administratively in 1966 by former Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Robert Bennett to restrict the Navajo tribe in Arizona from constructing and repairing their dwellings on land subject to a land dispute with the Hopi Tribe.) Limits such rehabilitation program to housing construction and renovation, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives. Provides that, upon the Secretary of the Interior's approval of an agreement between the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe settling the land dispute over the lands subject to the Bennett Freeze, certain provisions of such Act concerning any development of lands in litigation are repealed.

Native American Veterans Home Loan Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2004

Native American Veterans Home Loan Act of 2004 - Extends through December 31, 2010, a program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may make direct housing loans to Native American veterans.

Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2004

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 2005. Appropriates amounts for continuing, at the current rate of operations, projects or activities which were conducted in FY 2004 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in the: (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (2) Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (3) District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2004; (4) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004; (5) Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004; (6) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2004; (7) Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (8) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (9) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004; (10) Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004; (11) Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; and (12) Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004. Provides funding under this resolution until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) November 20, 2004. Authorizes continuation of other specified activities (including activities for entitlements and other mandatory payments) through such date.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and extend housing, education, and other benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2004

Nye County Higher Education Campus Conveyance Act - Requires the conveyance, without consideration, of all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to specified Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Nevada to the University and Community College System of Nevada for use as a campus for the Nye County Nevada Higher Education Campus in Pahrump Valley, Nevada.

projet de loi ratifiant l'ordonnance n° 2004-632 du 1er juillet 2004 relative aux associations syndicales de propriétaires

France · Senate · 22 September 2004

Samaritan Initiative Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 2004

Samaritan Initiative Act of 2004 - Amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to establish a program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under which a participating Federal agency shall make matching grants to eligible entities, including faith-based and community-based organizations, for permanent housing (provision of housing or rental assistance) and related treatment (including health and drug and alcohol treatment) and support services for chronically homeless persons. Requires: (1) a participating Federal agency to establish an interagency implementation and monitoring team; and (2) a grantee to establish a homeless management information system. Obligates specified authorizations of appropriations for: (1) HUD; (2) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); and (3) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Authorizes the participation of other Federal agencies.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4424) making appropriations for military construction and family housing for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 2004

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4424) making appropriations for military construction and family housing for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2004

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant qualifying alien agricultural workers (and their spouses and minor children) temporary resident status and subsequently lawful permanent resident status upon the fulfillment of specified agricultural work and residency requirements. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) adjustment of status applications, including penalties for false statements; (2) the waiver of numerical limitations and certain grounds for inadmissibility; (3) the temporary stay of removal and work authorization; (4) administrative and judicial review; and (5) dissemination of program information. Amends the Social Security Act to provide for the correction of such aliens' social security records. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set forth application requirements for H-2A (temporary agricultural worker) employers and employer associations, including assurances: (1) that the job opportunity is temporary or seasonal and is not the result of a labor dispute; (2) that attempts have been made to hire U.S. workers; and (3) respecting required wages and benefits and compliance with labor laws. Sets forth employment requirements with respect to H-2A worker wages, housing, and transportation reimbursement. Establishes the Commission on Agricultural Wage Standards under the H-2A program. Revises provisions respecting the admission and extension of stay of H-2A workers. Provides special rules for alien sheepherders. Sets forth worker protection and labor standards enforcement provisions for such aliens.

Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2004

Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005 - Makes appropriations for FY 2005 for: (1) the Department of Veterans Affairs; (2) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (3) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (4) the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board; (5) the Department of the Treasury, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program Account; (6) the Consumer Product Safety Commission; (7) the Corporation for National and Community Service; (8) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (9) the Department of Defense-Civil; (10) the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health; (11) the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; (12) the Environmental Protection Agency; (13) the Hazardous Substance Superfund, including transfers of funds; (14) the Executive Office of the President; (15) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (16) the General Services Administration; (17) the Interagency Council on the Homeless; (18) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (19) the National Credit Union Administration; (20) the National Science Foundation; (21) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation; and (22) the Selective Service System. Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act

Pamela Hughes Patenaude, of New Hampshire, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Romolo A. Bernardi.

United States · United States Senate · 15 September 2004