Written answers

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Department of Environment, Community and Local Government

 
  • Local Government Reform
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the terms of reference for the special forum of elected members of the four local authorities in Dublin to consider the options...
  • Foreshore Licences
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government with regards to the recent Foreshore Licence granted to Providence Resources to drill an exploratory well just six kms from the...
  • Local Authority Housing
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce guidelines for local authorities to facilitate a transparent housing waiting list system in which...
  • Traveller Accommodation
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his policy on traveller housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46178/12]
  • Local Authority Housing
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which the full requirement in terms of local authority housing needs are being met at present with particular...
  • Priory Hall Development
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the timeframe for the resolution process for Priory Hall, Dublin; and if he will make a...
  • Dormant Accounts Fund
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends launching any new programmes under the dormant accounts funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Pyrite Remediation Programme
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made on the remediation process for homeowners affected by Pyrite [46161/12]
  • Irish Water
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the criteria used to select Bord Gáis was based on its capacity to deliver the roll out of metering by 2014, their...
  • Unfinished Housing Developments
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals to rectify the situation facing residents whose homes are seriously defective, posing a major threat to health...
  • Local Authority Housing
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the criteria covering the issuing of local authority mortgages and shared ownership schemes; and if he will...
  • Mortgage Arrears
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to make the mortgage to rent scheme more accessible for persons struggling to keep their home. [46201/12]
  • Irish Water
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made by Irish Water to date in progressing Government policy on water; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Departmental Expenditure
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the funding priorities for his Department Budget 2013; and if he will continue to oversee cuts to funding in respect of local...
  • Local Authority Housing
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the current turnaround times for vacant local authority homes and the average number vacant at any given time over the past 12...
  • Crime Prevention
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to help combat racism and racist anti-social behaviour on local authority housing estates and complexes. [46199/12]
  • Urban Renewal Schemes
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on his plans for the regeneration of an area (details supplied) in Dublin 8. [46197/12]
  • Unfinished Housing Developments
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing health and safety concerns voiced by numerous experts including the Health...
  • Traveller Accommodation
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to meet with leaders of the traveller community and local authorities to discuss the damaging effects of cuts to...
  • Rural Development
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to develop rural recreation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46179/12]
  • Electoral Divisions
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the review of electoral boundaries and sets as outlined in the Putting People First document; and if he will...
  • Waste Management
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the role that local authorities will take in the regulation of the domestic waste collection industry. [46070/12]
  • Climate Change Policy
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the contact that has been made with each Department in his preparation for the drafting of a Climate Change Bill; and the date...
  • RAPID Programme
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the development of the RAPID programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46177/12]
  • Local Authority Staff
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the savings that would be made if there was a salary cap of €100,000 on employees in local authorities. [46080/12]
  • Septic Tank Inspections
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the regulation of contractors providing services to the owners of domestic septic tanks; and if he will make a...
  • Property Taxation
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to implement exemptions on property tax charges for those homeowners affected by Pyrite; and if he will make a...
  • Departmental Expenditure
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the measures he has taken to reduce energy costs in 2012. [46073/12]
  • Building Regulations
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the remedies available to the growing numbers of homeowners whose properties are a fire hazard and are in breach of fire...
  • Water Meters
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a timeframe and costing for the installation of domestic water meters. [46071/12]
  • Housing Adaptation Grants
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider a reduction in the contribution required from local authorities towards housing adaptation grants in view...
  • Departmental Staff Remuneration
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the savings that would be made if there was a cap of €100,000 on salaries in his Department. [46081/12]
  • Local Authority Staff
    To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way he intends the proposed voluntary redundancy scheme outlined in his proposals for local government reform to be applied...

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