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Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for her response. She says the proposed amendment and the subsequent explanation given by me and others misrepresent the facts as she understands them. She has seen fit to quote section 35 in respect of the proposal to insert the word "not" in place of the word "shall". Section 35 states:Subject to regulations made for the purposes of subsection (4)(f) of...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I would appreciate being allowed to continue to put a final question because, to be fair, the previous acting chairmen have been accommodating due to the seriousness of the debate. They were mindful that this is one of the major issues for their constituents. This was outlined to all of us in no uncertain terms by our constituents during the recent elections.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: Irrespective of the Minister of State believing we have misrepresented the position in the amendment, there has been no misrepresentation because she has not said in response to me or any other Member regarding what has been raised that there is any intention on the part of local authorities to alter this. The only intention is that the housing requirements will be adhered to by virtue of...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: A housing requirement or need.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: As the proposer of the amendment, I am pressing the amendment in light of the failure of the Minister to respond adequately.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: As a duly-appointed teller-----

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: -----I propose under Standing Order 69 that the vote be taken by other than electronic means in light of the failure of the Government to take account of the recent election when they were asked to follow social values and justice. It is now proceeding to disappear thousands of people off the waiting lists by way of the proposals before us this evening.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I ask for a walk through.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Property Taxation Rate (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 62. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish regulations outlining the procedures local authorities must adhere to regarding changing the local property tax within the allowed 15% limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25604/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Property Taxation Rate (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: Under the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Act 2013, councillors and councils were empowered to vary the rate of the property tax by 15% on a plus or minus basis. As the Minister knows, that legislation provides that the Revenue Commissioners must be informed and given notice of this by 30 September of the preceding year. The legislation also states that the regulations must be put...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Property Taxation Rate (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister for his response. I take it from what he said that there would be no impediment from his office in cases where councils wish to vary the rate downwards for whatever reasons they see fit, based on consultations members have had with the electorate in recent months which culminated in their election. Could the Minister confirm that we will not have a repeat of last year's...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Property Taxation Rate (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I am pleased to hear it is a firm commitment that the funds raised by means of property tax this year will be retained by local authorities and we will not have a repeat of what happened last year in spite of the commitment made. Perhaps the Minister could respond to my question on a situation where a local authority's collection surpasses the grant of the previous year. Is it the case that...

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 75. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total estimated number of social houses due to be constructed under the Governments Construction 2020 plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25367/14]

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I share the concerns of Deputy Durkan, a Government party Member, who is exasperated and at a loss in trying to find out the exact housing allocations necessary for this problem and the plans for them to be delivered. I also echo the concerns of Deputy Stanley when he spoke about County Laois, and the issue is no different in Offaly and many other counties throughout the country. The...

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Minister of State should not rise me.

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: If the Minister of State wants to make a comparison, she should compare like with like.

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: We had that battle before the last election.

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I am criticising the Minister of State for not sourcing it.

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Government has the banking inquiry for that.

Other Questions: Local Authority Functions (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 71. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has written to local authorities on the role of Irish Water in light of the delay in the taking in charge of estates by authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25366/14]