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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (27 Nov 2014)

Barry Cowen: 203. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities will transfer existing debts for water services onto Irish Water; the total debt involved; the timeframe for that transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45688/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Authority Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: 80. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide by county a breakdown of the expected commercial rates bill on Irish Water assets that his Department is now liable for; if he discussed the issue with the County and City Management Association prior to the announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45937/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Authority Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: I wish to pass on my condolences to the family of Mr. Corrie, the gentleman who, unfortunately, was found deceased on our streets yesterday. I join the Archbishop and others in their request for a forum to be put together. By way of response, I commend the Minister on coming forward with a suggestion for Thursday. We might talk outside the Chamber to establish who exactly may be willing to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Authority Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: The question relates to the issue of the €60 million that was not due to be paid by Irish Water to local authorities according to the Minister the week before last. How did the Department arrive at that figure? My information indicates that the only two counties that have had up-to-date valuations carried out at this time are Dublin and Waterford. While many other counties had not...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Authority Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: While I welcome the Minister's response, I am at a loss at his statement that no local authority will be at a loss when no local authority outside Dublin and Waterford had established what revenue would accrue from the commercial rates to be paid by Irish Water. The Minister said there was no consultation or discussion with the management association on the proposal and the decision. I need...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Authority Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: I am very anxious that those figures are made available to the House as I have asked in written form and now orally but have yet to be provided with them by the Department.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Authority Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: I find it very difficult to understand how a figure could be arrived at - specifically €59 million - by the Department when no valuations were carried out by 32 of the 34 local authorities. While it may be believed that the values applicable were such that the rates would only generate €59 million, we must see it on paper and contrast it across the different regions.

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: The wealthy would also like the Government to deal effectively with homelessness.

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: Does the Taoiseach want to electioneer or to govern?

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: He should repeat that.

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: He should have done that long ago.

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Government has a four year strategy, yet it did not call such a meeting until now.

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: Rubbish. Why does the Taoiseach not answer the question?

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: What is the point of reviewing them if the Government will not allow them to be increased.

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Taoiseach never answers.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: 90. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the plans for non-domestic water charges rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40953/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Expenditure (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: 122. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated annual operational costs of the Irish Water company in 2014, 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40950/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: 160. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding persons on community employment schemes in relation to changes announced in budget 2012; the impact on double payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46124/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: 508. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the current number of water meters installed; the rate per month; the estimated date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45959/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Application Numbers (2 Dec 2014)

Barry Cowen: 509. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a county breakdown of social housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45960/14]