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- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (14 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 347 and 348 together. No proposals for upgrading or environmental works at this location have been received in my Department.
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 327 together. As part of the national drugs strategy, ten regional drugs task forces, RDTFs, have been established across the country covering all areas where local drugs task forces are not operating. The RDTFs work in a partnership manner, similar to the local drugs task forces and are made up of nominees from State agencies working in the region,...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: As I outlined in my reply to Question No. 75 of 30 November, earlier this year I launched four pilot cocaine treatment projects to examine different methods of treatment for cocaine use, as well as a training initiative focusing on frontline workers. Funding of almost â¬400,000 was provided by me to support the pilot treatment projects and the training programme. The four projects deal with...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: The group will be notified of the result of its application shortly.
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: I received a letter from the individual concerned in which he indicated his intention to resign his position as representative of the community sector on the national drugs strategy team. His contribution to the national drugs strategy is acknowledged and appreciated. He previously indicated to my Department his intention to step down from his position last September and offered to remain as...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: Substantial funding has been allocated to the 14 local drugs task forces since 1997 to fund their two rounds of development plans. Outlined in the following table is the total amount allocated, including mainstreamed amounts, to each LDTF in that time. Task Force Area Allocation â'¬ Ballyfermot 6,657,951 Ballymun 8,124,041 Blanchardstown 9,315,259 Bray 4,668,566 Canal...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: I announced an emerging needs fund earlier this year. The fund represents an initiative to deal with different issues arising as the drugs misuse scenario evolves and a sum of up to â¬1 million to meet such needs has been allocated for this purpose. To date, I have allocated â¬181,238 under the emerging needs fund to the following five projects: community policing forum, Blanchardstown...
- Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: Notwithstanding very strong demand and increased levels of mortgage lending, house price increases have moderated significantly in recent years. This moderation is attributable particularly to the very large increase in housing output, which has been a primary objective of Government policy. The recent Permanent TSB data showed an increase of 7.2% in average house prices nationally in the 12...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: There are two applications from Wexford Borough Council currently under examination in my Department for extensions to local authority houses. Decisions will be conveyed to the council on these two proposals a soon as possible. The council is required to submit these proposals to my Department for approval as the estimated costs are expected to exceed the delegated authority limit of â¬75,000.
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: An application for funding under the voluntary housing capital assistance scheme has been received from Wexford County Council, which is responsible for the detailed administration of the scheme in its area, and it is being considered. The council will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: My Department has recently approved a tender from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in respect of the housing scheme in question. This clears the way for the council to enter into a contract and commence construction of the scheme.
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (13 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 489 together. The improvement works in lieu scheme enables local authorities to improve or extend privately owned houses occupied by an approved applicant for housing as an alternative to the provision of local authority housing. The operation of the scheme is a matter for local authorities. I have encouraged local authorities to utilise the scheme...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: The package of increased capital expenditure and tax initiatives announced by my colleague, the Minister for Finance, yesterday once again demonstrates the Government's success in delivering improved social services and key infrastructure. The announcement of an additional capital provision of â¬130 million for 2006 and revised capital envelopes for 2006 to 2010 for programmes within the...
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (7 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: The various community groups in Clondalkin and Lucan that have received funding from my Department in the years 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005 are as follows: Clondalkin Local Development Social Inclusion Programme (LDSIP). Name 2003 2004 2005 â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ Clondalkin Partnership 1,121,814 1,043,287 1,151,046 (2005 allocation) Lucan Local Development Social Inclusion...
- Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (7 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: My Department gave approval to Mayo County Council in September 2005 to accept tenders for the refurbishment of rural houses in the area in question subject to the submission of further documentation so as to determine an overall budget cost for the works. The council recently submitted further information on this issue. Following completion of the examination of this information an all in...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (7 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: Local authorities and the Health Service Executive are responsible for meeting the accommodation and health care needs of homeless persons. While the level of accommodation related funding applicable to this type of project is, in the first instance, a matter for decision by the local authority in whose area the project is situated, my Department recoups to the authority 90% of such funding....
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (7 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: Available information on the number of units provided in each local authority area in respect of the voluntary housing schemes is published in my Department's Quarterly Housing Statistics Bulletins. Copies of the bulletins, including June 2005, are available in the Oireachtas Library and the information contained in the bulletins is also available on the Departments website at www.environ.ie....
- Written Answers — Voluntary Housing Associations: Voluntary Housing Associations (7 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: There are currently 613 voluntary bodies with approved status from my Department and 18,600 units being managed by approved voluntary and co-operative housing associations. The information requested in regard to the number of units managed by each association is being complied and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Rental Accommodation Scheme: Rental Accommodation Scheme (7 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259 and 261 to 263, inclusive, together. Under the rental accommodation scheme, RAS, announced by the Government in July 2004, local authorities will progressively assume responsibility for accommodating supplementary welfare allowance, SWA, rent supplement recipients with a long-term housing need. The initial project to transfer existing rent supplement...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (7 Dec 2005)
Noel Ahern: The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government recently gave approval to South Tipperary County Council to proceed with the construction of a house for the family in question.