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Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: Has the Deputy any brothers?

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: It has taken two years for the decision to be made.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Taoiseach's attitude is "do not worry" and "no harm done".

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: The message is "relax - whatever will happen, will happen".

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: It must be Fianna Fáil.

Leaders' Questions (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: That will be in addition to the standing charge.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: 437. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form on a county basis the total number of National Asset Management Agency units identified by the agency, deemed acceptable by the local authority and transferred to date to the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17880/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: 428. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of homes directly provided for under Part V of the 2000 Planning and Development Act to date broken down on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17770/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: 429. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of money directly provided to local authorities under Part V of the 2000 Planning and Development Act as amended in 2003 to date broken down on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17771/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: 433. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the number of water meters installed to date on a county basis; the target to date and estimated number due to be completed by the end of the year. [17835/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: 434. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on water meter progress; the total number to be installed on a county basis; his plans for metering apartment blocks and other properties originally deemed unsuitable; when water metering is due to be completed; and if targets will be met. [17836/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: 438. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form on a county basis the total social housing waiting list in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17881/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: 439. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form on a county basis the average and mean waiting time on the social housing waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17882/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: 440. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated number of social houses provided in 2011, 2012, 2013 and estimated in 2014, 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17883/14]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: The principles at stake are equality, voter freedom of choice and discrimination because of socioeconomic status. These are all essential components of the Constitution and have to be addressed before the 28 April deadline. Removing the ban would bring Ireland into line with the European norm in this area. Bankruptcy bans are more prevalent in common law countries inspired by the United...

Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: In response to frequent questions from this side of the House on the housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, Government Members have assured us that it will be forthcoming this session. Given that the session will end in July, will the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform be more specific than those who have responded on this issue? The Minister of State at the Department of the...

Leaders' Questions (10 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: In January this year the chief executive of Irish Water confirmed on RTE that in excess of €180 million was spent on setting up Irish Water. Many Cabinet members, as well as Members of the Oireachtas and the public, were made aware of the extent of those costs. The Oireachtas was subsequently drip-fed information about the make-up of that €180 million, including, for example,...

Leaders' Questions (10 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Government's position was meant to be set out well in advance of local elections in May, let alone the first billing in October. Is the Minister satisfied that Irish Water comes under the full auspices of the Freedom of Information Act? Is he satisfied that Irish Water and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government are acting in an open and transparent manner? Is...

Leaders' Questions (10 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister for his initial response. He indicated this will be done "in good time" but I remind the Minister that the consultation process initiated by the Government and led by the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, began a number of weeks ago and neither the Government nor Irish Water has made a submission. There has been no consultation, even at committee level, in this...

Leaders' Questions (10 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: The Minister could not resist that.