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European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Brian Stanley: For example, if Deputy Finian McGrath wanted to run to get one of those three seats, he would have great difficulty in trying to get over the line whereas the Minister's party would be able to drive a juggernaut through Dublin.

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Brian Stanley: It is important that such voices be heard. The 31st Dáil is different from previous Dáileanna in that it has a number of colourful characters and various shades of political opinion. We need the same in Europe. With the reduction to three seats in Dublin, however, achieving that will be more difficult. The European Parliament's role has been enhanced. It started with weak...

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Brian Stanley: The campaign is on.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Appointments (30 Jan 2014)

Brian Stanley: 132. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the salaries each of the members of the board of Irish Water receives, and the names of the State bodies of which they are board members. [4564/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 83. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the input of his Department on the environmental aspects of pylons and underground cables as part of the review being established by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. [5348/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: No.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: With the establishment of the review, the Minister's colleagues have obviously recognised that this issue needs to be examined further and that the consultation was inadequate. The Minister's view of the current position is obviously based on the fact that there are problems. Is he happy that this development is not having a negative effect on farming, habitats and the environment generally?...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: No, I am generalising.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: I hope the Minister is not taking account only of these 35,000 submissions but also of the opinions that will be expressed on 23 June. I hope that is not the motivation.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: I am sorry - 23 May. I hope the 35,000 submissions have made the Minister realise that he needs to take a second look at this issue. He is organising a report on electromagnetic fields and will engage expert assistance, but who does he have in mind in this regard? When will that process begin and conclude? I hope it will not be a cut and paste version of the European Commission's report...

Other Questions: Local Authority Housing Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 89. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of new social housing units that were built by local authorities in 2013; the current number of local authority homes here; and the amount by which he intends to increase that number by the end of 2014. [5030/14]

Other Questions: Local Authority Housing Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: We spoke earlier in answer to a previous question on the housing shortage. What I want to know specifically is the number of housing units built by local authorities in 2013, the number of local authority houses we have in the State and what the Minister will do about this crisis we have.

Other Questions: Local Authority Housing Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister of State, but the problem is that she is only scratching the surface. There is a major housing crisis. The Minister said 185 council houses were built last year. There are more than 100,000 people on the waiting list. Housing need has doubled. In County Laois the housing waiting list has more than doubled over the last four years. Fewer than 500 NAMA properties have...

Other Questions: Local Authority Housing Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: What about Deputy Hogan?

Other Questions: Local Authority Housing Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: The programme to deal with void units is a good measure, but there are very few such units in County Laois. On funding, I accept that there is no crock of gold anywhere, but the European Investment Bank will lend at low rates for genuine projects where we can show a revenue stream and a cash return. There is no cash return in the leasing of social housing, as money is just being poured into...

Other Questions: Local Authority Housing Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: I hope the Minister of State is not considering Labour Party heartlands only.

Other Questions: Local Authority Housing Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: I must ask the Minister of State to look beyond the Pale. If the Government is borrowing €100 million, she must look beyond Dublin to other parts of the country. Houses are needed throughout.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 93. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the details of an oral arrangement between his Department and Dublin City Council to avoid cuts to housing in 2014; the rationale for this last minute deal; and the way it will be implemented. [5029/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Residential Tenancies Board Issues (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 100. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the work he is doing to ensure the good work currently done by the Private Residential Tenancies Board is continued in view of the fact that at present it receives no Exchequer funding and in recent years has had to cut back considerably, including outsourcing some services. [5032/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration (4 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 101. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the long overdue new scheme for tenant purchase of local authority housing will be put in place; and if he will commit to a deadline of at least before the summer recess. [5031/14]