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Other Questions: Local Authority Functions (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: This issue has been raised by my colleague, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, in the past. It concerns the outstanding legislation that needs to be enacted in order for local authorities to take in charge estates, in the context of the complication that has arisen by virtue of Irish Water having taken over a range of water infrastructure. Will the Minister of State indicate what...

Other Questions: Local Authority Functions (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for her response. It seems clear that an error was made by those charged with responsibility for bringing forward legislation to satisfy everybody concerned in regard to Irish Water taking over the provision of water services. This delay, as the Minister of State acknowledged, is ongoing and is causing great concern to people living in estates which continue in...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: It is what the Government did before the review commenced.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: The problem is that the Government cannot afford to reinstate them.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Taoiseach should not go down that road.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: It has been for over two years now.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: It will be only half of them.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: Will the Taoiseach instruct seven or nine of them not to take the Whip?

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: That is not permanent.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I remind the previous speaker that the previous Government built up to 44,000 housing units in an eight or nine year period. Let us return to a point where we on this side of the House can agree about what has been said consistently during this debate. It stems from the short-term measures included in this Bill, which we welcome. We acknowledge the need for them but they are short-term...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 82. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the current estimated number of households who will not have a water meter by the time charges are introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25364/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 88. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount spent to date on the setting up of Irish Water; the total amount spent on consultancy fees; and the estimated total cost by the end of 2014. [25363/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 110. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the full details of his Department's submission to the Commission for Energy Regulation's water charges policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25365/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 429. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total estimated number of social houses due to be constructed under the Government's Construction 2020 plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25605/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 440. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for water charges on households that are currently under boiled water notices; if he has plans for reduced charges on other deficient water supplies and if so the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25476/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 666. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect an appointment in the neurology department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9. [25567/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (17 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: 667. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Longford may expect an appointment at St. Luke's Hospital, County Kilkenny. [25572/14]

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I am seeking clarity from the Minister of State on the systems she intends to put in place. Unfortunately, the systems to which she referred are not reflected in the legislation before us. That is the kernel of the problem. During our Committee Stage debate, Deputy Joan Collins stated:I will ask again the question posed by Deputy Ó Fearghaíl. Is the Minister of State...

Topical Issue Debate: Water Quality Issues (24 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: In the past few months the House has witnessed a series of revelations on the Government's plans to introduce water charges and establish what has become a super quango. The exorbitant consultancy costs, the bonus-driven culture, the failure to target investment and infrastructure and the introduction of charges when household incomes are under unprecedented pressure have constituted chronic...

Topical Issue Debate: Water Quality Issues (24 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister. I note much of what has been said about the ongoing process of investigation and reporting being carried out by Irish Water in addition to the information already in the local authority domain. The Minister has mentioned specifically that Irish Water suggests that the problem relating to lead piping and back-yard systems affects 5% of houses, a substantial number which...