Housing

491 Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will permit local authorities to operate schemes such as interest only, mortgage to rent and others to support local authority mortgage holders who are finding themselves in serious difficulties trying to repay mortgages to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35221/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

491 Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will permit local authorities to operate schemes such as interest only, mortgage to rent and others to support local authority mortgage holders who are finding themselves in serious difficulties trying to repay mortgages to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35221/12]

461 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when local authorities plan to implement proposals of the Keane report published last year on mortgage to rent from county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34710/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

461 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when local authorities plan to implement proposals of the Keane report published last year on mortgage to rent from county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34710/12]

458 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has given approval to Monaghan County Council and a housing association (details supplied) to seek planning permission for the development of a group home for women with physical and sensory disabilities at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; the projected timeframe for the completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34698/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

458 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has given approval to Monaghan County Council and a housing association (details supplied) to seek planning permission for the development of a group home for women with physical and sensory disabilities at Drummond Otra, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; the projected timeframe for the completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34698/12]

448 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of take up by local authority for the home adaptation grant for older people and people with disabilities for 2012; if the take up is limited because of available funds from his Department or the ability of the local authorities to provide matching funds; if it is intended to continue the scheme in 2013; if an assessment has been done with the local authorities in relation to their ability to provide matching funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34606/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

448 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of take up by local authority for the home adaptation grant for older people and people with disabilities for 2012; if the take up is limited because of available funds from his Department or the ability of the local authorities to provide matching funds; if it is intended to continue the scheme in 2013; if an assessment has been done with the local authorities in relation to their ability to provide matching funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34606/12]

441 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount that each board member of the Housing Finance Agency is paid along with the details of expenses and allowances which they can claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34491/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

441 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount that each board member of the Housing Finance Agency is paid along with the details of expenses and allowances which they can claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34491/12]

440 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he made the most recent appointments to the board of the Housing Finance Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34490/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

440 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he made the most recent appointments to the board of the Housing Finance Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34490/12]

439 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will instruct local authorities to compare the recently published list of ghost estates with the lists drawn up for exemption from the household charge earlier this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

439 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will instruct local authorities to compare the recently published list of ghost estates with the lists drawn up for exemption from the household charge earlier this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/12]

438 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of unfinished estates currently in the Dublin City Council, South Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and Fingal County Council areas respectively. [34478/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

438 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of unfinished estates currently in the Dublin City Council, South Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and Fingal County Council areas respectively. [34478/12]

465 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the planned announcement will take place in relation to the €251.5 million in funding for local authorities for housing capital allocations announced on 20 March 2012, in particular the allocation amount for Traveller specific accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34765/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

465 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the planned announcement will take place in relation to the €251.5 million in funding for local authorities for housing capital allocations announced on 20 March 2012, in particular the allocation amount for Traveller specific accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34765/12]

427 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to allow persons on the housing list who are currently in private rented accommodation to avail of the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34689/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

427 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to allow persons on the housing list who are currently in private rented accommodation to avail of the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34689/12]

58 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the decision to transfer responsibility for the provision of rental assistance to persons with a long term housing need from her Department currently provided through rent supplement to housing authorities using a new housing assistance payment from 1 January 2013; if she will provide an outline of this new HAP; the way it will function; and the way it will differ from rent supplement. [34948/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

58 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the decision to transfer responsibility for the provision of rental assistance to persons with a long term housing need from her Department currently provided through rent supplement to housing authorities using a new housing assistance payment from 1 January 2013; if she will provide an outline of this new HAP; the way it will function; and the way it will differ from rent supplement. [34948/12]

60 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has examined the possibility of varying the maximum rent which her Department is prepared to support in respect of those who are forced to avail of private rented accommodation due to the dearth of suitable local authority housing with particular reference to the need to in some way reflect local market variations; if she will engage with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with a view to the acquisition of a precise number of houses from the private sector on an annual basis thereby obviating the need for on-going long term rent support for those on the local authority housing lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34935/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2012

60 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has examined the possibility of varying the maximum rent which her Department is prepared to support in respect of those who are forced to avail of private rented accommodation due to the dearth of suitable local authority housing with particular reference to the need to in some way reflect local market variations; if she will engage with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with a view to the acquisition of a precise number of houses from the private sector on an annual basis thereby obviating the need for on-going long term rent support for those on the local authority housing lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34935/12]

A resolution recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel in the United States to contain numerous wildfires that have affected tens of thousands of people.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 2012

Recognizes the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect lives, homes, natural resources, and rural economies throughout the United States. Encourages: (1) people and the federal government to express appreciation to the men and women in the firefighting services, (2) people and communities to act diligently in preventing and preparing for a wildfire, and (3) people to keep in their thoughts the individuals who have suffered as a result of wildfire.

Order of the General Court (Seventh Chamber) of 13 July 2012.#Vereniging van Institutionele Beleggers in Vastgoed, Nederland (IVBN) v European Commission.#Action for annulment — State aid — Scheme of aid granted by the Netherlands to housing corporations — Existing aid — Special project aid to housing corporations — Decision accepting the Member State’s commitments — Decision declaring new aid compatible — No individual concern — Failure to initiate the procedure under Article 108(2) TFEU — Action inadmissible in part and in part manifestly devoid of any basis in law.#Case T-201/10.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 13 July 2012

Revolverende Fondsen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 July 2012

Revolverende Fondsen

182 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which voluntary housing associations to whom responsibilities have been devolved in respect of housing developments provided by the State under the capital allowance or other schemes are subject to regulation and audit; if such schemes have access to funding from the State on an annual basis; the purpose of such funding; the extent to which such organisations hold funds on deposit; if such organisations might be deemed to be in competition with potential first time homebuyers on the housing market; if any specific or new regulations or guidelines are proposed in respect of this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34285/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2012

182 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which voluntary housing associations to whom responsibilities have been devolved in respect of housing developments provided by the State under the capital allowance or other schemes are subject to regulation and audit; if such schemes have access to funding from the State on an annual basis; the purpose of such funding; the extent to which such organisations hold funds on deposit; if such organisations might be deemed to be in competition with potential first time homebuyers on the housing market; if any specific or new regulations or guidelines are proposed in respect of this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34285/12]

176 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the guidance if any he has issued to housing authorities in relation to the allocation of social housing; if all such authorities are required to have a scheme of letting priorities; if the RAS scheme is applied when deciding on allocations; if a housing applicant is entitled to know the number of points that have been applied to their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34145/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2012

176 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the guidance if any he has issued to housing authorities in relation to the allocation of social housing; if all such authorities are required to have a scheme of letting priorities; if the RAS scheme is applied when deciding on allocations; if a housing applicant is entitled to know the number of points that have been applied to their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34145/12]

173 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount paid to Homebond in relation to social and affordable housing units constructed on behalf of local authorities in the past ten years; the means by which a homeowner can ascertain the amount that was paid from their house asking price to Homebond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34109/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2012

173 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount paid to Homebond in relation to social and affordable housing units constructed on behalf of local authorities in the past ten years; the means by which a homeowner can ascertain the amount that was paid from their house asking price to Homebond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34109/12]

171 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the schemes available to persons who are on low incomes to buy a new home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34061/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2012

171 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the schemes available to persons who are on low incomes to buy a new home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34061/12]

Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 2012

Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2012 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude as family income for Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing assistance purposes any Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) payments made to veterans in need of regular aid and attendance for expenses related to such aid and attendance.

Actieplan ouderenhuisvesting

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 July 2012

Actieplan ouderenhuisvesting

Afschrift antwoordbrief staatssecretaris van Financiën aan dhr. G. over de misleidingen van het nieuwe model taxatieverslag woningen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 July 2012

Afschrift antwoordbrief staatssecretaris van Financiën aan dhr. G. over de misleidingen van het nieuwe model taxatieverslag woningen

Afschrift van de brief aan de gemeente Dalfsen inzake de huisvesting van statushouders

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 July 2012

Afschrift van de brief aan de gemeente Dalfsen inzake de huisvesting van statushouders

340 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a new scheme regarding local authorities and housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33723/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2012

340 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a new scheme regarding local authorities and housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33723/12]

330 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he has taken in relation to the pyrite issue in local authority housing in Dublin; if he has made, or is making, funding available to the local authority to address and redress this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33431/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2012

330 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he has taken in relation to the pyrite issue in local authority housing in Dublin; if he has made, or is making, funding available to the local authority to address and redress this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33431/12]

329 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will expedite a land transfer and correspond with a housing organisation (details supplied) in relation to its query; if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of his response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33411/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2012

329 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will expedite a land transfer and correspond with a housing organisation (details supplied) in relation to its query; if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of his response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33411/12]

319 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of housing applications on the local authority waiting list in Killarney, County Kerry; the total number of vacant houses available under various schemes in the Killarney area; his plans for these houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33166/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2012

319 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of housing applications on the local authority waiting list in Killarney, County Kerry; the total number of vacant houses available under various schemes in the Killarney area; his plans for these houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33166/12]

Aussagen des Bundesministers Ramsauer zur Verwendung der Fördermittel für den Sozialen Wohnungsbau durch die Bundesländer

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 July 2012

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie begründet und beweist der Bundesminister Dr. Peter Ramsauer seine Presseaussagen (Bild vom 25. Juni 2012), dass die Bundesländer Fördermittel für den sozialen Wohnungsbau zweckentfremdet ausgegeben haben sollen?

111 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is intended to introduce legislation to force the developers or owners including receivers and liquidators to complete all unfinished houses in such estates or demolish them within a fixed time frame, in view of the anti-social behaviour these house attract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32896/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2012

111 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is intended to introduce legislation to force the developers or owners including receivers and liquidators to complete all unfinished houses in such estates or demolish them within a fixed time frame, in view of the anti-social behaviour these house attract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32896/12]

109 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is hoped that the national housing survey will be completed; if this involves visiting every housing estate in the State or at least every housing estate that has not been taken in charge by the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32894/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2012

109 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is hoped that the national housing survey will be completed; if this involves visiting every housing estate in the State or at least every housing estate that has not been taken in charge by the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32894/12]

107 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has issued any guidelines to local authorities in respect of local authority tenants who are married, separated and where one of the spouses is in need of separate accommodation; if there is any onus on the council to provide separate accommodation for the spouse concerned; if he has not issued guidance to local authorities on this issue; his plans to do so, to ensure sympathetic treatment of families in this situation by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32853/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2012

107 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has issued any guidelines to local authorities in respect of local authority tenants who are married, separated and where one of the spouses is in need of separate accommodation; if there is any onus on the council to provide separate accommodation for the spouse concerned; if he has not issued guidance to local authorities on this issue; his plans to do so, to ensure sympathetic treatment of families in this situation by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32853/12]

87 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are instances when a Department official will grant rent allowance even if the applicant is not a qualified applicant on the council’s housing list. [32829/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2012

87 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are instances when a Department official will grant rent allowance even if the applicant is not a qualified applicant on the council’s housing list. [32829/12]

63 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the approximate level of VAT generated for the Exchequer from the sale of new residential housing in each of the past ten years in tabular form; the number of cases for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32919/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2012

63 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the approximate level of VAT generated for the Exchequer from the sale of new residential housing in each of the past ten years in tabular form; the number of cases for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32919/12]

13 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the National Asset Management Agency will engage in demolition of part-built housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32695/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2012

13 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the National Asset Management Agency will engage in demolition of part-built housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32695/12]

Vernieuwde CBS-statistiek en scheefwonen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 5 July 2012

Vernieuwde CBS-statistiek en scheefwonen

Motie Voortman en Van Tongeren over het puntenstelsel voor onzelfstandige woningen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 5 July 2012

Motie Voortman en Van Tongeren over het puntenstelsel voor onzelfstandige woningen

Kantorenlocatiebeleid: stand van zaken huisvesting van de Belastingdienst in Emmen en Venlo

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 5 July 2012

Kantorenlocatiebeleid: stand van zaken huisvesting van de Belastingdienst in Emmen en Venlo

185 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide the most recent figures regarding the total number of empty homes in County Dublin and his plans to address the issue of empty homes in County Dublin and nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32730/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2012

185 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide the most recent figures regarding the total number of empty homes in County Dublin and his plans to address the issue of empty homes in County Dublin and nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32730/12]

184 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 16, 31 and 39 of 28 June 2012, the number of properties in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32723/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2012

184 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 16, 31 and 39 of 28 June 2012, the number of properties in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32723/12]

179 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of funding provided for the construction of local authority housing in the State from 2008 to date in 2012; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of houses built in each local authority area during these dates; if an assessment has been carried out regarding future social housing needs; the projected number of local authority houses believed necessary by 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32653/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2012

179 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of funding provided for the construction of local authority housing in the State from 2008 to date in 2012; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of houses built in each local authority area during these dates; if an assessment has been carried out regarding future social housing needs; the projected number of local authority houses believed necessary by 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32653/12]

180 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the various income limits that are set for the social housing qualification process; if these vary from one local authority to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32655/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2012

180 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the various income limits that are set for the social housing qualification process; if these vary from one local authority to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32655/12]

167 Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the income guidelines used in assessing eligibility for housing applicants under the social housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32834/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2012

167 Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the income guidelines used in assessing eligibility for housing applicants under the social housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32834/12]

469 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if changes have been made to the clawback provision regarding affordable housing in light of the changed market conditions; if any changes are contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32266/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

469 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if changes have been made to the clawback provision regarding affordable housing in light of the changed market conditions; if any changes are contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32266/12]

466 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding seven vacant houses on a single street in Dunmanway, County Cork, that have been lying idle for a considerable length of time, one as far back as 1997 and another since 1999; his views on whether this situation is acceptable in view of the numbers of persons on the waiting list for lengthy periods in the local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32209/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

466 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding seven vacant houses on a single street in Dunmanway, County Cork, that have been lying idle for a considerable length of time, one as far back as 1997 and another since 1999; his views on whether this situation is acceptable in view of the numbers of persons on the waiting list for lengthy periods in the local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32209/12]

464 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the up to date statistical position of the number of repossessions here over the past three years, nationally and by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32184/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

464 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the up to date statistical position of the number of repossessions here over the past three years, nationally and by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32184/12]

463 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the time scale for his Department to consider an application for funding under the proposed housing construction programme submissions from local authorities for the period 2012 to 2014; the month in which the next round of approvals are expected to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32065/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

463 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the time scale for his Department to consider an application for funding under the proposed housing construction programme submissions from local authorities for the period 2012 to 2014; the month in which the next round of approvals are expected to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32065/12]

458 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of CAS applications received in the 2012 round; the number of these received for homeless accommodation; when decisions will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32007/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

458 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of CAS applications received in the 2012 round; the number of these received for homeless accommodation; when decisions will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32007/12]

455 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the local council’s claim that it is against his Department’s regulations for local authorities to install safety window and locks in local authority properties in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31982/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

455 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the local council’s claim that it is against his Department’s regulations for local authorities to install safety window and locks in local authority properties in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31982/12]

445 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the finance provided to voluntary and social housing sector organisations for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. [31823/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

445 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the finance provided to voluntary and social housing sector organisations for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. [31823/12]

425 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on introducing a wage threshold for those in council housing whereby those earning a higher wage would no longer be able to avail of council housing. [32286/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

425 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on introducing a wage threshold for those in council housing whereby those earning a higher wage would no longer be able to avail of council housing. [32286/12]