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- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: It is obvious the Government has provided €130 million towards conservation grant aid and this is done on the basis of 70% or 80% compliance. If there is 100% compliance, will the Government commit to the extra €35 million? In the absence of that, I am at a loss in understanding the scientific basis for the figure being €130 million. We should remember that €80...
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: We are talking about occupied houses.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: I join others in seeking that adjournment. Will the Minister confirm that the Government has provided €130 million towards the conservation grant based on a compliance rate of 70% or 80% by those who register? In the event of a 100% registration, will the Government provide the extra €36 million mentioned and will he give a commitment to the House to do so?
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Or churches and schools.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Did you find any houses?
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is here.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: He might assist in establishing whether the houses are missing. Can we find out how much is being provided by the Government towards the payment of a conservation grant?
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Has it provided €1.9 million, €1.3 million or €2.8 million? What is it? Perhaps if we divide the houses and we will have some indication as to where we are going.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: The Minister can tell us again. There are 700,000 houses missing.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Is your tenant?
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: I have a quick question to add to the many others. Is it the case that someone with ten houses does not get €1,000? Is that correct?
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Is it the case that a tenant renting a property is not entitled to a conservation grant, or will that be dealt with in the new extra legislation in the new year because of the discrepancies that exist?
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Is the tenant legally responsible?
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: Perhaps that is a net figure.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: I move amendment No. 28:In page 8, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following:"(6) The scheme shall be subjected to annual review by the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht.".The amendment proposes that the relevant all-party Oireachtas committee with jurisdiction in this area be allowed to carry out an annual review of the scheme to ensure its operation is...
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: We also oppose the section.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: I seek to oppose this section which deals specifically with water charges on dwellings. My amendment is in response to the outcry of the public and the Opposition against the legislation governing the establishment of Irish Water and the charging mechanism to be put in place by the CER, Commission for Energy Regulation under direction from the legislation and the Government. The CER carried...
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: With regard to amendment No. 16, I seek clarification from the Minister. Am I correct in saying there is no provision in legislation for a refund or allowance for those on a boil water notice? Am I correct in stating this remains a policy matter and that it is at the discretion of the CER, the regulator? Would it not be more prudent and correct to insert the provision in legislation to...
- Homelessness: Statements (10 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: I, like the previous speaker, welcome the opportunity to discuss these issues. I thank the Minister for the manner in which he responded to the crisis which existed last week on foot of the unfortunate death of Jonathan Corrie. I pay tribute to the stakeholders who engaged with the Minister and his staff, and to Archbishop Martin who was quick out of the traps and showed some leadership on...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (10 Dec 2014)
Barry Cowen: 119. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the continuing rise and current three year waiting list in the audiology department, Health Service Executive for Offaly-Laois area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47368/14]