Housing

DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION, TREASURY, THE JUDICIARY, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007

United States · United States Senate · 31 December 2006

proposition de loi portant création d'un établissement public de gestion des équipements publics du quartier d'affaires dit de " La Défense "

France · Senate · 20 December 2006

386 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has concluded his review of the disabled persons grant scheme; and his view on funding 100% of the grant rather than requiring local authorities to fund 33%. [43487/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

386 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has concluded his review of the disabled persons grant scheme; and his view on funding 100% of the grant rather than requiring local authorities to fund 33%. [43487/06]

239 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the annual cost of the Greener Homes grant scheme, delivered through Sustainable Energy Ireland on an annual basis from the date the scheme started; the number of new units of housing and existing units of housing that installed a renewable energy heating system under the scheme for each year for which figures are supplied; the smallest, the average and the largest individual payment made in each year under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43415/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

239 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the annual cost of the Greener Homes grant scheme, delivered through Sustainable Energy Ireland on an annual basis from the date the scheme started; the number of new units of housing and existing units of housing that installed a renewable energy heating system under the scheme for each year for which figures are supplied; the smallest, the average and the largest individual payment made in each year under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43415/06]

321 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of the disabled persons building grant in 2007; the annual cost of increasing it to €30,000; the proportion of building work costs covered by the disabled persons housing grant; the estimated annual cost of increasing the disabled persons housing grant to cover 100% of actual building work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43026/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

321 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of the disabled persons building grant in 2007; the annual cost of increasing it to €30,000; the proportion of building work costs covered by the disabled persons housing grant; the estimated annual cost of increasing the disabled persons housing grant to cover 100% of actual building work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43026/06]

320 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of maintaining local authority estates in 2006. [43025/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

320 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of maintaining local authority estates in 2006. [43025/06]

Land Use (Gardens Protection Etc) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2006

Make provision for the protection of gardens and urban green space; to confer on local authorities powers to set housing density targets; to make provision about the transfer of land formerly used for economic purposes to residential use; to transfer to local authorities certain powers relating to housing and planning; and for connected purposes.

Infrastructure Audit (Housing Development) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2006

Require an audit of existing or planned infrastructure in areas of significant housing development.

Housing Association (Rights and Representation of Residents) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2006

Make provision about the rights and representation of housing association residents; to make requirements of housing associations in relation to service delivery; to make further provision for the regulation of housing associations; and for connected purposes.

547 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the quality of all modern apartment blocks or affordable housing meets the desired quality standards and building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42903/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

547 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the quality of all modern apartment blocks or affordable housing meets the desired quality standards and building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42903/06]

548 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will outline what constitutes a housing unit; if this refers to a one, two, three or four bedroomed house, flat or apartment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42904/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

548 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will outline what constitutes a housing unit; if this refers to a one, two, three or four bedroomed house, flat or apartment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42904/06]

542 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the 20% social and affordable housing requirements anticipated in Part 5 of the Planning Act 2000 refers to 20% of the housing units or 20% of the area of the site to be dedicated towards social and affordable housing; if he has received communication from local authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42898/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

542 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the 20% social and affordable housing requirements anticipated in Part 5 of the Planning Act 2000 refers to 20% of the housing units or 20% of the area of the site to be dedicated towards social and affordable housing; if he has received communication from local authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42898/06]

541 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all local authorities are implementing his statutory guidelines in respect of rural housing with particular reference to the need to accommodate the indigenous population and that some unsuccessful applicants have expressed concern that where it would appear they qualified under the revised guidelines only to find that other reasons previously not referred to are being used to prevent a grant of permission, even where they propose to build on a site donated by a family member and where traffic or public health grounds do not arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42897/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

541 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all local authorities are implementing his statutory guidelines in respect of rural housing with particular reference to the need to accommodate the indigenous population and that some unsuccessful applicants have expressed concern that where it would appear they qualified under the revised guidelines only to find that other reasons previously not referred to are being used to prevent a grant of permission, even where they propose to build on a site donated by a family member and where traffic or public health grounds do not arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42897/06]

526 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has made progress with local authorities and financial institutions to enable affordable home owners who are mortgaged to a local authority through annuity loans (details supplied) re-mortgage their properties to take advantage of lower interest rates currently offered by the financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42682/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

526 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has made progress with local authorities and financial institutions to enable affordable home owners who are mortgaged to a local authority through annuity loans (details supplied) re-mortgage their properties to take advantage of lower interest rates currently offered by the financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42682/06]

523 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing units built in Dublin city and the surrounding local authorities areas to date in 2006; the number of units that the local authorities obtained under Part V; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42484/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

523 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing units built in Dublin city and the surrounding local authorities areas to date in 2006; the number of units that the local authorities obtained under Part V; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42484/06]

522 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dublin local authorities have furnished him with the local authority housing waiting lists for the Dublin catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42483/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

522 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dublin local authorities have furnished him with the local authority housing waiting lists for the Dublin catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42483/06]

521 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received details from Dublin City Council regarding the number of their local authority dwellings that are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42482/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

521 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received details from Dublin City Council regarding the number of their local authority dwellings that are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42482/06]

515 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the guidelines for local authorities on the taking over of housing estates based on the Local Government Act 2001 will be published by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42286/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

515 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the guidelines for local authorities on the taking over of housing estates based on the Local Government Act 2001 will be published by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42286/06]

481 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide another primary school for Carlow town in view of the level of housing development completed and planned and the pressure on the existing school; her views on the submission made to her Department in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42703/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

481 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide another primary school for Carlow town in view of the level of housing development completed and planned and the pressure on the existing school; her views on the submission made to her Department in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42703/06]

277 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application under the housing aid for the elderly which was submitted on 17 May 2006 by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [42659/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

277 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application under the housing aid for the elderly which was submitted on 17 May 2006 by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [42659/06]

247 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children if she is committed to the provision of sheltered housing as an option for older people to remain living in their community despite her Department providing only €928,000 in 2006 for housing associations for the care aspects in sheltered housing; her views on whether this was inadequate to meet the demand of non-profit sheltered housing providers who require the necessary funding to ensure a proper standard of support and care in sheltered housing projects for older people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42299/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

247 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children if she is committed to the provision of sheltered housing as an option for older people to remain living in their community despite her Department providing only €928,000 in 2006 for housing associations for the care aspects in sheltered housing; her views on whether this was inadequate to meet the demand of non-profit sheltered housing providers who require the necessary funding to ensure a proper standard of support and care in sheltered housing projects for older people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42299/06]

172 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of vacant local authority dwellings here on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42522/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

172 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of vacant local authority dwellings here on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42522/06]

169 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measure of provision of social housing on an individual local authority basis for each year since 2000 to date in 2006; the number of homes planned and the number subsequently delivered by each local authority for each year since 2000 to date in 2006; if his Department has expressed views to each such local authority which has not reached its targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42542/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

169 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measure of provision of social housing on an individual local authority basis for each year since 2000 to date in 2006; the number of homes planned and the number subsequently delivered by each local authority for each year since 2000 to date in 2006; if his Department has expressed views to each such local authority which has not reached its targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42542/06]

167 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to tackle anti social behaviour in public and private housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42552/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

167 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to tackle anti social behaviour in public and private housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42552/06]

164 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities who are now operating the rental accommodation scheme; the number of tenants who have been transferred to RAS for each local authority; the average cost per tenant to each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42586/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

164 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities who are now operating the rental accommodation scheme; the number of tenants who have been transferred to RAS for each local authority; the average cost per tenant to each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42586/06]

145 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consultation he has had with the voluntary and co-operative housing sectors, regarding the possible introduction of a pilot tenant purchase scheme; when he will make a decision on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42585/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

145 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consultation he has had with the voluntary and co-operative housing sectors, regarding the possible introduction of a pilot tenant purchase scheme; when he will make a decision on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42585/06]

142 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of extra housing units that will be completed in 2007 on foot of the 10% increase in the local authority and social housing programme in the Estimates 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42531/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

142 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of extra housing units that will be completed in 2007 on foot of the 10% increase in the local authority and social housing programme in the Estimates 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42531/06]

134 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding provided by his Department to each local authority for each year between 2002 and 2006 inclusive, for the installation of central heating in their housing stock. [42463/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

134 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding provided by his Department to each local authority for each year between 2002 and 2006 inclusive, for the installation of central heating in their housing stock. [42463/06]

131 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the targeted 35,500 local authority housing units envisioned in the National Development Plan 2000 to 2006 were not all built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42524/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

131 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the targeted 35,500 local authority housing units envisioned in the National Development Plan 2000 to 2006 were not all built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42524/06]

129 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when work will commence on an affordable housing scheme at Darrara, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42246/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

129 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when work will commence on an affordable housing scheme at Darrara, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42246/06]

128 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the impact of development contributions on affordable housing; if he has given consideration to exempting those houses that are subject to a claw back from this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42579/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

128 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the impact of development contributions on affordable housing; if he has given consideration to exempting those houses that are subject to a claw back from this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42579/06]

511 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if as a result of Budget 2007 the ceiling in relation to shared ownership loans has been increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43096/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

511 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if as a result of Budget 2007 the ceiling in relation to shared ownership loans has been increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43096/06]

124 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the maximum loans that local authorities are approved by his Department for social and affordable housing options by applicants in their catchment areas; the way these amounts reflect market conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42481/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

124 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the maximum loans that local authorities are approved by his Department for social and affordable housing options by applicants in their catchment areas; the way these amounts reflect market conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42481/06]

120 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to review and expand the remedial works scheme as it does not cover general repairs to rented houses that local authorities can not afford to carry out as they lack the required funds to do so. [42462/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

120 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to review and expand the remedial works scheme as it does not cover general repairs to rented houses that local authorities can not afford to carry out as they lack the required funds to do so. [42462/06]

118 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that local authorities are often unable to provide funding to manage, maintain and improve their rented housing stock; his further views on the fact that these works are not covered by the remedial works scheme as they are not major refurbishment works; and the measures he will introduce to provide this necessary funding to local authorities. [42461/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

118 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that local authorities are often unable to provide funding to manage, maintain and improve their rented housing stock; his further views on the fact that these works are not covered by the remedial works scheme as they are not major refurbishment works; and the measures he will introduce to provide this necessary funding to local authorities. [42461/06]

113 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the social housing design guidelines which are currently being reviewed by his Department will be published as was previously outlined by him in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 525 of 20 June 2006. [42460/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

113 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the social housing design guidelines which are currently being reviewed by his Department will be published as was previously outlined by him in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 525 of 20 June 2006. [42460/06]

98 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his proposals regarding the essential repairs grant scheme and the special housing aid for the elderly scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42465/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

98 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his proposals regarding the essential repairs grant scheme and the special housing aid for the elderly scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42465/06]

97 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Government’s commitment to provide 4,000 voluntary housing units will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42523/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

97 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Government’s commitment to provide 4,000 voluntary housing units will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42523/06]

95 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether more could be done to provide seed capital to voluntary housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42525/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

95 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether more could be done to provide seed capital to voluntary housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42525/06]

545 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people on housing waiting lists, those awaiting social housing or affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42901/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

545 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people on housing waiting lists, those awaiting social housing or affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42901/06]

87 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he proposes to address the issue of long waiting lists for social and affordable housing, having particular regard to the fact that some applicants are on waiting lists for ten years or more, notwithstanding, the housing boom; if he will set an objective to meet the housing requirements of all such applicants on an ongoing basis within a two year period; if he will further ensure the availability of housing options for such families who are currently often forced into relying on subvented rental accommodation with obvious negative consequences for themselves, their families and the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42501/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

87 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he proposes to address the issue of long waiting lists for social and affordable housing, having particular regard to the fact that some applicants are on waiting lists for ten years or more, notwithstanding, the housing boom; if he will set an objective to meet the housing requirements of all such applicants on an ongoing basis within a two year period; if he will further ensure the availability of housing options for such families who are currently often forced into relying on subvented rental accommodation with obvious negative consequences for themselves, their families and the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42501/06]

137 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will significantly increase funding to local government in view of the significant local road deterioration due to major housing and other economic development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42565/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

137 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will significantly increase funding to local government in view of the significant local road deterioration due to major housing and other economic development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42565/06]

67 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the strategy in place to ensure the network of roads where new housing estates are developed can accommodate the increased demand of the local population; the role of the development levy for infrastructural development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42480/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

67 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the strategy in place to ensure the network of roads where new housing estates are developed can accommodate the increased demand of the local population; the role of the development levy for infrastructural development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42480/06]

55 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 7 of 8 November 2006, if he has given further consideration to the provision of assistance to householders, outside of the social housing arena, to retrofit their homes against radon gas and who are not in a position to afford the cost of the retrofitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42477/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

55 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 7 of 8 November 2006, if he has given further consideration to the provision of assistance to householders, outside of the social housing arena, to retrofit their homes against radon gas and who are not in a position to afford the cost of the retrofitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42477/06]

46 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the level of local government funding is adequate to meet the increased responsibilities of local authorities, the increase in population as shown in Census 2006 and the increase in the level of housing due to the huge increase in construction activity in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42879/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

46 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the level of local government funding is adequate to meet the increased responsibilities of local authorities, the increase in population as shown in Census 2006 and the increase in the level of housing due to the huge increase in construction activity in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42879/06]

44 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of approved applicants for local authority housing in 1996; the number of such applicants in 2005; the percentage of housing output represented by social housing in 1996; the percentage in 2005; the number of social housing units completed to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42630/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

44 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of approved applicants for local authority housing in 1996; the number of such applicants in 2005; the percentage of housing output represented by social housing in 1996; the percentage in 2005; the number of social housing units completed to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42630/06]

43 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of extra affordable housing units he expects to be built as a result of the measures announced in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42881/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

43 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of extra affordable housing units he expects to be built as a result of the measures announced in budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42881/06]

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that territories and Indian tribes are eligible to receive grants for confronting the use of methamphetamine.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2006

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include territories and Indian tribes as eligible grant recipients (or reaffirm such eligibility) under the programs to: (1) address the manufacture, sale, and use of methamphetamine; (2) aid children in homes in which methamphetamine or other drugs are unlawfully manufactured, distributed, dispensed, or used; and (3) address methamphetamine use by pregnant and parenting women offenders.

Save Affordable Housing and Health Care Facilities Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2006

Save Affordable Housing and Health Care Facilities Act of 2006 - Declares that the maximum dollar amount limitation on commitments to guarantee loans for special risk insurance fund and general insurance fund purposes under the National Housing Act shall be continued for FY2007 at a rate for operations not exceeding $45 billion. Amends the National Housing Act to increase from 275,000 to 300,000 the aggregate number of insured home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners authorized under the Act.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C> 206(a)(1) to reflect the actual costs of living in various regions of the country and to bring the minimum to a fair wage that can support federal workers and contractors and their families.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2006

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise minimum wage provisions to require: (1) payment of an hourly wage (or salary equivalent) sufficient to enable a full-time worker to cover housing, food, childcare, transportation, and healthcare expenses for a family of four based on regional or municipal cost-of-living standards; (2) an additional amount to enable such worker to obtain any fringe benefits not provided by the worker's employer; (3) annual cost-of-living adjustments to such wage levels; and (4) wage increases for federal and contract workers proportionately equal to congressional pay raises. Makes these requirements applicable to wages paid in the Northern Mariana Islands.