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Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: That is the job that was given to us when we were elected and given the privilege of doing so. We have taken that seriously and want to work seriously to ensure it happens across many other areas.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: The Deputy is wrong. He should read the amendment.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: The Deputy does not have any time for the legals.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the work of the special Oireachtas committee on water. This has been a deeply contentious and politically divisive issue for the past few years. I understand the deep frustration of the public around a debate that never quite seems to end. When so many other pressing concerns such as the escalating housing crisis or the threat of Brexit are knocking on...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (12 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: Turn on the tap.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 255. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a case (details supplied); and when the person can expect an appointment with a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in County Offaly. [18371/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Valuation Office (11 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 112. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the administration cost of the revaluations process to date; and the estimated final cost when the first round of rolling revaluations is completed. [17536/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (11 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 290. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of the 750 rapid build homes targeted for on-site commencement in 2017 in the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan that have been commenced. [17537/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (11 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 499. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment for orthodontic treatment under the HSE, Tullamore, County Offaly. [17605/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 500. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect an appointment in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin. [17606/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 505. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect a hospital appointment. [17639/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 579. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect a hospital appointment. [17981/17]

Other Questions: Housing Policy (6 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 10. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the progress being made on the Government's vacant housing strategy; the reasons for the delays in forming this strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17121/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Funding (6 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 1. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his Department's engagement with the European Strategic Investment Fund on social housing PPP investment; and his views on whether the finance for the 2,500 social homes submitted to the Department of Finance task force can be attained through these sources. [17119/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commercial Rates (6 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 3. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans for reforming the commercial rates and valuations system in local authorities; the details of progress being made on the rates alleviation measures mentioned in the rural action plan. [17419/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Repair and Leasing Scheme (6 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 49. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if approval will be provided to owners of vacant properties for refurbishment scheme to apply directly to local authorities rather than AHBs to avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17120/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates (6 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 60. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on the 10% increase in the commercial rates burden on average across local authorities since 2010 and his views on local authorities increasingly over relying on commercial rates revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17117/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (6 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his proposals for reforming the commercial rates and valuations system in local authorities; and the progress being made on the rates alleviation measures mentioned in the Action Plan for Rural Development. [17118/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (6 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 167. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans for reforming the commercial rates and valuations system in local authorities; and the status of progress being made on the rates alleviation measures mentioned in the Action Plan for Rural Development. [17411/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (6 Apr 2017)

Barry Cowen: 101. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the first-time buyer's grant is having a destructive impact on the private housing market and leading to massive inflationary pressures in the price of homes. [17410/17]