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Other Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (29 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for his answer, which is all well and good. We both share a willingness to address this issue and revitalise towns and villages that have become dilapidated and lack vitality and vibrancy and, in many cases, do not have any residents. The Minister of State did not refer to compulsory purchase orders, CPOs.

Other Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (29 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: I listened attentively and he did not. I ask him to confirm that he will seek to improve existing powers to enable local authorities to overcome obstacles related to property rights, title, conveyancing and associated issues. Will he seek to secure funding, either on-balance or off-balance sheet, in respect of what we spoke about earlier? Will local authorities be involved in sponsoring a...

Other Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (29 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: Will the Minister of State give a commitment on that issue?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Library Services (29 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: 15. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals for amalgamating local library services across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18557/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Planning Framework (29 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: 28. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the draft national planning strategy to replace the national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18555/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (29 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: 41. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to re-establish town councils; and when he expects town councils to be re-established. [18558/16]

Housing (Sale of Local Authority Housing) Bill 2016: First Stage (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to enable a housing authority to sell a dwelling acquired by a housing authority under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to a tenant of such a dwelling. I introduce this Bill on foot of the tenant purchase scheme the Government initiated last January. Unfortunately it has proven to be wholly inadequate when we...

Housing (Sale of Local Authority Housing) Bill 2016: First Stage (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: 15. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to elaborate on plans to extend social protection benefits to local councillors who are currently not entitled to claim social protection benefits despite the fact that they pay Pay Related Social Insurance contributions. [18559/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Disposal Charges (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: 118. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the agreement he reached with the waste collection companies on price freezes will also apply to new customers. [18946/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: UK Referendum on EU Membership (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: 121. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has undertaken any contingency planning for the effects of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union; and the areas in which this contingency planning has been undertaken and the key proposals he has. [19027/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: 156. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [18824/16]

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: With regard to the piloting of the takeover of group water schemes by Irish Water, what is the takeover by Irish Water in comparison to local authorities? Local authorities have taken over a certain percentage of group water schemes. What is the comparative percentage taken over by Irish Water? Piloting has been mentioned this year. Is this the first phase in terms of the taking in charge...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: Has phase 2 metering been contracted? Has it been signed, how much is committed and does it have to be paid?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: If the contract has been paid for, there will be no underspend. A contract was signed to pay so much in phase 1. Is a contract signed in respect of phase 2? How much is it and has it been paid?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: Is a contract signed for phase 2?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: Could the Minister clarify where are we in respect of the rates revaluation country wide? I know it is ongoing but how far advanced is it? Perhaps the Minister could indicate if he is prepared to look at the possibility of overhauling the entire process relating to rates calculation and the system that is in place? We believe the system is outdated and that it should be more attuned to...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: I have a brief question which is not specific to the Estimates but which relates to them. I wish to raise issues on the process surrounding county and regional development plans. That process could almost be suspended when efforts are being made to address the housing emergency. It is a matter for a procurement agency or housing authority to consider. The formulation of the county...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 34 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Barry Cowen: I propose that the committee is in agreement.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (5 Jul 2016)

Barry Cowen: 75. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the indicative timeframe for when county revaluations for commercial rate purposes will be carried out for each county; when they will be completed by the Valuations Office; and her plans or proposals to expedite all county valuations in a shorter timeframe. [19516/16]