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Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (4 Mar 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 573: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has undertaken a review of the obligations of landlords to maintain their properties in a good condition in order that it does not detract from the amenity of neighbours; if he will introduce new legal requirements on landlords; if he is satisfied with the existing level of enforcement of obligations...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Mar 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 551: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the purpose of the new legislation that is under consideration for noise; when the Bill will be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8842/08]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (28 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he plans to introduce a national strategy to address competitiveness as recommended by the National Competitiveness Council. [7778/08]

Written Answers — Regulatory Reform: Regulatory Reform (28 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has decided on a benchmark against which the Government's promise to cut business compliance costs by 25% can be judged. [7838/08]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (28 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the requirements on a retail outlet that seeks to sell alcoholic drink in terms of the licence fee to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8585/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (28 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of people who have taken up the scheme of tax relief for season tickets on public transport; the way this has grown over the years since it was first introduced; and the extent to which this relief is claimed by employers based in Dublin compared to the rest of the country. [8584/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Registered Drivers: Foreign Registered Drivers (28 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Transport the requirements on drivers and vehicles from other EU states to comply with Irish rules regarding the testing of vehicles, the recording of penalty points, the registration for motor tax and so on; the obstacles that are preventing the equal application under these rules to all drivers on roads here; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (28 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the requirements on a retail outlet who seek to sell alcoholic drink in terms of the restrictions on the hours of sale and the obligation to avoid sales to underage persons; when the obligation to have a separate part of the premises that could be sealed off at certain hours was lifted; and if he will make a statement on...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: When I signalled first I was intending to ask about the Dublin transport authority Bill because I recall that Deputy Mary O'Rourke, in March 2001, said a two-month consultation period would be provided before legislation would be introduced for the authority. People are furious about what happened in Dublin this week and some leadership is needed. Since that issue has already been raised by...

Schools Building Projects. (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Minister for coming into the House to answer these questions personally. This has not always been the case, but I think the Ceann Comhairle is having an influence there. Deputy Flanagan has outlined the history of all this. It has been a history of nothing but dashed hopes. I represented this area in 2002, before the constituency boundary changed. Now that it has come back...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 52: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the delay in implementing changes in motor tax charges has not created perverse incentives in the short term. [2140/08]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on extending the long term illness card to persons suffering from Lupus; the reason this illness which is very debilitating, is treated in a discriminatory way compared to other long-term conditions which have been listed; and if she has considered establishing a dedicated centre for the study and treatment of this illness...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the procedures in place for persons claiming residency once they have been here five years; the waiting time in relation to same; if priority is given to persons who are seeking to establish a business but need certainty of status before gaining finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8392/08]

Social and Affordable Housing. (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Question 20: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has assessed the extent of vacant housing property in the Irish market; and its implications for public policy. [2120/08]

Social and Affordable Housing. (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: The Minister of State's reply is complacent given the evident background. Excluding holiday homes, the CSO figures show 46,000 houses vacant in Dublin city, 25,000 in Cork city, 9,000 in Limerick city and 16,000 in Galway city. The Minister of State would know better than anyone that the Government's social and affordable housing programme has collapsed. According to Government data, the...

Social and Affordable Housing. (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: Not in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick.

Social and Affordable Housing. (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: They are accounted for separately by the CSO.

Social and Affordable Housing. (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: I was not asking about the overhang in the housing market, which is another's day work that developers are well able to look after. Thousands of people on housing lists in Dublin are awaiting the rental accommodation scheme, the social and affordable scheme and so on despite the existence of the 46,000 houses in question owned by developers, individuals or whoever. Surely, there is an...

Social and Affordable Housing. (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: On a point of order, I will read my question. It states: "if he has assessed the extent of vacant housing property in the Irish market; and its implications for public policy." I did not mention overhanging.

Social and Affordable Housing. (27 Feb 2008)

Richard Bruton: That is less than half the target set out in the national development plan.