Results 941-960 of 2,386 for speaker:Michael Finneran

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (28 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: During March, my Department held Housing Action Plan meetings with all housing authorities. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss the direction and content of authorities' proposed housing investment programmes and particularly to consider the prioritisation of projects and the reconfiguration of the Social Housing Investment Programme as a whole, so that it can be sustained and...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (28 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: My Department continues to provide strong support for the regeneration project across Limerick City, through ongoing liaison with the Limerick Northside and Southside Regeneration Agencies and with the local authorities in the area. Since their establishment in June 2007 the Regeneration Agencies have delivered two regeneration vision plans, developed a strong framework for inter-agency...

Written Answers — Traveller Accommodation: Traveller Accommodation (29 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: The proposal, by Fingal County Council, for the construction of ten Traveller group houses at Ardla, Skerries is currently under examination in my Department. A decision will be made as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (29 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: I refer to the reply to Question No. 50 of 8 April 2009. The issue of funding for this project is being considered in the context of the allocations under the social housing investment programme for 2009 which will issue to local authorities shortly.

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (29 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: My Department continues to support an ambitious regeneration programme which seeks to improve the lives and conditions of individuals and families living in severe disadvantage. This exchequer funded programme includes a broad range of projects from smaller estates in regional towns, to inner city flat complexes in Dublin City. The following table presents an overview of the programme: ...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (29 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: Local authorities allocate social housing to eligible applicants in accordance with the terms of their Scheme of Letting Priorities adopted under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988. There are a variety of allocation systems in use and housing authorities have discretion as to the type of prioritisation system they wish to adopt. Based on a study carried out in my Department in 2005 the...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (29 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: Local authorities allocate social housing to eligible applicants in accordance with the terms of their Scheme of Letting Priorities adopted under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988. There are a variety of allocation systems in use and housing authorities have discretion as to the type of prioritisation system they wish to adopt. Based on a study carried out in my Department in 2005 the...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: I would like to thank the many Deputies who made contributions to the debate on Second Stage, and Members generally for attending and for their broad welcome for the Bill. The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 contains a number of important milestones in the development of housing policy. For the first time in legislation, the Bill defines what we mean by housing services. It...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (30 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Company Closures. (30 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: With all redundancies there is an acute human cost and my thoughts are with those workers being made redundant today at the Dell plant in Raheen, County Limerick. The Deputy has inquired about when any co-financing support available under the European globalisation adjustment fund, EGF, will be available to these workers, the first group of whom are being let go today. In total, up to 2,000...

Company Closures. (30 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: The proposed new revisions to the EGF regulation, when adopted, should further facilitate Ireland in this regard and should ensure, if the application is ultimately successful, the attraction of a higher level of co-financing than heretofore.

Hospital Services. (30 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney. I thank Deputy Dan Neville for raising it as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House and to outline the background to the current situation and the action taken by the Health Service Executive. The executive has operational responsibility for the delivery of...

Urban Regeneration. (30 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: I thank the Deputy for raising this important housing issue. The Government's commitment to social housing takes a broad approach to supporting the development of sustainable communities. A crucial element of this approach is our commitment to supporting the development of sustainable communities in existing local authority estates through various improvement and regeneration initiatives....

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (30 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: A Remedial Works Scheme application in respect of the estate in question was received late last year. Following an evaluation process, my Department has informed Cork City Council that it is favourably disposed towards the proposed project and would, subject to available funding, like to have it progress under the Remedial Works Programme 2009-2011. In a letter, which issued on 9 February...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (30 Apr 2009)

Michael Finneran: Local Authorities will be notified of their allocations under the schemes in early May.

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (6 May 2009)

Michael Finneran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 467, 468, 473, 491 and 495 together. Earlier today, I announced allocations totalling €79.562 million to local authorities under the revised suite of grants to adapt housing for the needs of older people and people with a disability. The allocations are in respect of the new Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, the...

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (6 May 2009)

Michael Finneran: My Department's involvement with the new Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability relates primarily to the recoupment of a proportion of local authority expenditure on the payment of individual grants. These schemes, introduced in November 2007, are funded by 80% recoupment available from my Department together with a 20% contribution from the resources...

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (6 May 2009)

Michael Finneran: Housing policy and support, as set out in the Government's housing policy statement, Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities, is designed to reflect the needs of our growing and diverse population and to target supports at the particular needs of people in different phases of their life. The Government has undertaken a broad range of actions as part of a strategic response to enhance the...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (6 May 2009)

Michael Finneran: Clare County Council has recently submitted a project plan for a social housing scheme at Clonlara, Co. Clare, which is currently being considered by my Department. The progress of this project will ultimately depend on available resources under the Social Housing Investment Programme and the priority accorded to particular projects by Clare County Council within their housing programme.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (6 May 2009)

Michael Finneran: In response to a call for proposals under the new "Towards Carbon Neutral" programme, Clare County Council submitted a proposal for a housing project at Tradaree Court. The objective of the new programme is further to advance knowledge and experience of the design and construction of high performing energy efficient social housing by piloting a number of developments and by monitoring their...