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Question· Schriftliche Frage17/12764open

Bedarf in den Bereichen sozialer Wohnungsbau, Mietwohnungs- und Eigenheimbau im Freistaat Sachsen, insbesondere im Landkreis Mittelsachsen; Entwicklung der Grundstückspreise und des Mietspiegels seit 2009 im Vergleich der Bundesländer

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 January 2009

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie gestaltet sich nach Kenntnis der Bundesregierung der Bedarf in den Bereichen sozialer Wohnungsbau, Mietwohnungs- und Eigenheimbau im Freistaat Sachsen, insbesondere im Landkreis Mittelsachsen, und wie haben sich Grundstückspreise und Mietspiegel seit 2009 im Vergleich der Bundesländer entwickelt?

Question· Schriftliche Frage17/13394open

Umsetzung der Verbesserungen für das Städtebauförderprogramm "Soziale Stadt"; weitere Mittelzuweisungen für den sozialen Wohnungsbau

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 January 2009

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> In welcher Weise werden, sowohl finanziell als auch inhaltlich, die von der Bundeskanzlerin Dr. Angela Merkel auf dem Integrationsgipfel angekündigten Verbesserungen für das Städtebauförderprogramm &bdquo;Soziale Stadt&ldquo; umgesetzt?<br /> <br /> Inwieweit wird von der Bundesregierung die Aussage der Bundeskanzlerin beim Deutschen Städtetag, dass mehr für den sozialen Wohnungsbau getan werden muss, realisiert und beispielsweise in der Haushalts- und Finanzplanung der Bundesregierung widergespiegelt?

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

301 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which the impact of the economic downturn and hence lower immigration levels and housing demand are being factored into the draft planning guidelines under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47586/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2008

301 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which the impact of the economic downturn and hence lower immigration levels and housing demand are being factored into the draft planning guidelines under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47586/08]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will authorise approval in respect of the housing element of the proposed development of a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the importance of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47465/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2008

295 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will authorise approval in respect of the housing element of the proposed development of a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the importance of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47465/08]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will order a full traceability audit of all materials taken from a quarry (details supplied) in Dublin 15 which was reportedly the source of 2 million tonnes of defective infill material used in housing construction since 2000-01. [47326/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2008

286 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will order a full traceability audit of all materials taken from a quarry (details supplied) in Dublin 15 which was reportedly the source of 2 million tonnes of defective infill material used in housing construction since 2000-01. [47326/08]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

541 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding funding he will provide to Cork City Council and to Cork County Council under the housing adaption grant schemes for older persons and persons with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47084/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

541 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding funding he will provide to Cork City Council and to Cork County Council under the housing adaption grant schemes for older persons and persons with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47084/08]

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

455 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available for the remedial housing programme in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [46817/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

455 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available for the remedial housing programme in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [46817/08]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

452 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the €500,000 funding allocated to Health Service Executive west for housing aid for the elderly; if this amount was intended for County Galway; the amount that was allocated to each county within Health Service Executive west; the number of applications approved in each county; the cost for each county; the number awaiting payment; the cost for each county mentioned in the above breakdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46803/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

452 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the €500,000 funding allocated to Health Service Executive west for housing aid for the elderly; if this amount was intended for County Galway; the amount that was allocated to each county within Health Service Executive west; the number of applications approved in each county; the cost for each county; the number awaiting payment; the cost for each county mentioned in the above breakdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46803/08]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

450 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people who are on the waiting list for local authority housing in County Donegal; the steps he proposes to take to shorten this list and provide housing for those most in need as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46797/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

450 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people who are on the waiting list for local authority housing in County Donegal; the steps he proposes to take to shorten this list and provide housing for those most in need as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46797/08]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

440 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to advise or instruct local authorities to purchase houses on the open market for inclusion on their housing stock in view of the reduction of prices throughout the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46655/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

440 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to advise or instruct local authorities to purchase houses on the open market for inclusion on their housing stock in view of the reduction of prices throughout the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46655/08]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

437 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps his Department will take to replace lead water pipes in housing estates in which the lead contamination is higher than the acceptable allowable limit; and if grants are available to local authorities and private households to replace lead pipes with PVC pipes. [46556/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

437 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps his Department will take to replace lead water pipes in housing estates in which the lead contamination is higher than the acceptable allowable limit; and if grants are available to local authorities and private households to replace lead pipes with PVC pipes. [46556/08]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

436 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 21 October 2008, the position regarding the proposal from an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46549/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

436 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 21 October 2008, the position regarding the proposal from an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46549/08]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

204 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer, in terms of tax revenue foregone, of tax relief for investors in the private housing market for each year from 2002 to date in 2008; the budgeted cost of such reliefs for 2009; the number of individual taxpayers who avail of such reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46958/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

204 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer, in terms of tax revenue foregone, of tax relief for investors in the private housing market for each year from 2002 to date in 2008; the budgeted cost of such reliefs for 2009; the number of individual taxpayers who avail of such reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46958/08]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

410 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities which have new social inclusion units to enhance customer service to people with disabilities; if the 50% target by the end of 2008 as laid out in his Department’s Disability Act Sectoral Plan will be reached and will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46507/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

410 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities which have new social inclusion units to enhance customer service to people with disabilities; if the 50% target by the end of 2008 as laid out in his Department’s Disability Act Sectoral Plan will be reached and will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46507/08]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

409 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been made in the development of a national housing strategy for people with disabilities; the stakeholders, groups or individuals involved in its development; if the protocols on individual housing needs, social housing supports and strategic assessment of housing needs of people with disabilities have been established between housing authorities and the Health Service Executive and have been developed as per the commitment in his Department’s Disability Act Sectoral Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46506/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

409 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been made in the development of a national housing strategy for people with disabilities; the stakeholders, groups or individuals involved in its development; if the protocols on individual housing needs, social housing supports and strategic assessment of housing needs of people with disabilities have been established between housing authorities and the Health Service Executive and have been developed as per the commitment in his Department’s Disability Act Sectoral Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46506/08]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

400 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve funding for refurbishment projects (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46098/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

400 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve funding for refurbishment projects (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46098/08]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

397 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of bedsit units currently within the public housing stock and the private housing stock; if he has estimated the cost of compliance in the public and in the private sector of achieving the new standards; when the new standards will come into force; and the length of time which will be given to achieve the transition. [45966/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

397 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of bedsit units currently within the public housing stock and the private housing stock; if he has estimated the cost of compliance in the public and in the private sector of achieving the new standards; when the new standards will come into force; and the length of time which will be given to achieve the transition. [45966/08]

Bill· SS. 3738 (110th)referred

Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2008

Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to establish the right of an eligible deferred-foreclosure consumer, defendable in court, to defer initiation of a foreclosure or related action, including a foreclosure sale, brought by any creditor, servicer, or holder of an eligible deferred-foreclosure mortgage, during a specified deferment period. Declares invalid any foreclosure action or proceeding regarding a deferred-foreclosure mortgage if the creditor or servicer fails to notify the consumer: (1) at least 30 days before instituting the action or proceeding; and (2) at least once during each subsequent 30-day period until the foreclosure becomes final. Prescribes procedures governing: (1) initiating foreclosure deferment; (2) payment notices during the deferment period; and (3) the manner of consumer payment during the deferment period. Amortizes over the life of the mortgage the difference between the amount of monthly payment due under the eligible deferred-foreclosure mortgage and the deferment payment amount. Prohibits a creditor or servicer from imposing any late fee or other fee or charge during the deferment period. Requires the creditor or servicer to provide the consumer with separate, written notification, distinct from all other correspondence, regarding: (1) any interest rate increase with respect to a sub-prime mortgage; (2) any minimum monthly payment increase with respect to a negative amortization mortgage; (3) clear and conspicuous disclosure of the good faith estimate of the monthly payment applicable after the adjustment or reset date; and (4) a list of alternatives available to consumers prior to the date of adjustment or increase. Authorizes appropriations for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation to implement foreclosure mitigation activities.

Bill· SS. 3732 (110th)referred

Promoting Small House Nursing Homes Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2008

Promoting Small House Nursing Homes Act - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a small house nursing home loan program under which the Secretary makes grants for the establishment, renovation, and construction of small house nursing homes that meet the requirements of this Act. Requires the Secretary to establish: (1) a Small House Advisory Panel to evaluate applications for loans under the program in conjunction with lenders; and (2) an evaluation tool and evaluation criteria with which to prioritize borrowers. Sets forth eligibility criteria for a loan under this Act, including that that home: (1) is designed to establish substantive culture change; (2) has been approved to operate a skilled nursing facility or a nursing facility; and (3) ensures that at least 30% of the residents of the facility are Medicaid-funded individuals. Requires the Secretary to develop model small house nursing home guidelines. Sets forth requirements for a small house nursing home that obtains proceeds from a direct loan under this Act, including that the home provides specified training to all staff. Gives priority in awarding loans to nursing homes that have a certain residential structure, such as private bedrooms, and to homes with a legally binding collective bargaining agreement. Terminates this program 25 years after the date on which amounts are initially appropriated.

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

194 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the effect the reduced funding available in budget 2009 will have on certain projects, including housing, and their altered time lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45475/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2008

194 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the effect the reduced funding available in budget 2009 will have on certain projects, including housing, and their altered time lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45475/08]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

188 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason his Department cancelled its scheduled meeting with representatives from a building (details supplied) in Dublin 1; when the meeting will be re-arranged; and if his Department will contact local representatives to advise when the meeting will take place. [45417/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2008

188 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason his Department cancelled its scheduled meeting with representatives from a building (details supplied) in Dublin 1; when the meeting will be re-arranged; and if his Department will contact local representatives to advise when the meeting will take place. [45417/08]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

185 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the budget for the Health Service Executive in the mid west for the housing aid for the elderly scheme in 2009. [45477/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2008

185 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the budget for the Health Service Executive in the mid west for the housing aid for the elderly scheme in 2009. [45477/08]

Bill· HRH.R. 7326 (110th)referred

Systematic Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Modification Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2008

Systematic Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Modification Act - Directs the Chairperson of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish a systematic foreclosure prevention and mortgage modification program by: (1) paying mortgage servicers $1,000 to cover expenses for each loan modified according to specified standards; and (2) sharing up to 50% of any losses incurred if a modified loan should subsequently re-default.

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

366 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the decision of Dublin City Council to proceed with a revised plan for an estate (details supplied) in Dublin; if he will commit to ensuring that the moneys required to build the social housing aspect of the regeneration programme will be forthcoming from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45134/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

366 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the decision of Dublin City Council to proceed with a revised plan for an estate (details supplied) in Dublin; if he will commit to ensuring that the moneys required to build the social housing aspect of the regeneration programme will be forthcoming from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45134/08]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

359 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the provision of 10,000 new social housing units each year for the next three years is necessary to clear the backlog in local authority housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45029/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

359 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the provision of 10,000 new social housing units each year for the next three years is necessary to clear the backlog in local authority housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45029/08]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

357 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a decision on an application for funding from a council (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44861/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

357 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a decision on an application for funding from a council (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44861/08]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

351 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce grants for the insulation of houses for older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44701/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

351 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce grants for the insulation of houses for older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44701/08]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

334 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin in relation to the refusal to grant rent allowance; if it is the case that while the applicant was previously housed in another jurisdiction but felt unsafe and threatened in that area, they are entitled to be granted public housing or support for housing here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44935/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

334 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin in relation to the refusal to grant rent allowance; if it is the case that while the applicant was previously housed in another jurisdiction but felt unsafe and threatened in that area, they are entitled to be granted public housing or support for housing here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44935/08]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

144 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make funding available to carry out radon remedial works for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44499/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

144 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make funding available to carry out radon remedial works for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44499/08]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

143 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide funding to local authorities to assist with funding for the provision of grants to the elderly in relation to mobility, housing adaption and housing aid applications and as such to assist the building industry overcome the present employment problems within the industry by creating employment opportunities in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44484/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

143 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide funding to local authorities to assist with funding for the provision of grants to the elderly in relation to mobility, housing adaption and housing aid applications and as such to assist the building industry overcome the present employment problems within the industry by creating employment opportunities in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44484/08]

Law· Government BillBill 361enacted

Local Democracy

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 December 2008

To make provision for the purposes of promoting public involvement in relation to local authorities and other public authorities; to make provision about bodies representing the interests of tenants; to make provision about the procedures of local authorities and the audit of entities connected with them; to establish the Boundary Committee for England and to make provision relating to local government boundary and electoral change; to make provision about local and regional development; to amend the law relating to construction contracts; and for connected purposes.

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