Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 20 Nov 2001

Vol. 544 No. 3

Written Answers. - Housing Schemes.

Richard Bruton

Question:

378 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if the Estimates for the cost of housing schemes for 2002 have been based on changes in the income threshold to qualify for local authority housing or in the income threshold to qualify for a local authority loan, shared ownership scheme or affordable housing; and the income thresholds which will apply in 2002. [29072/01]

Richard Bruton

Question:

379 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if the Estimates for the cost of housing schemes for 2002 have been based on changes in the subsidy element at different income levels for those purchasing under shared ownership or under affordable housing; and the subsidies at different income thresholds which will apply in 2002. [29073/01]

Richard Bruton

Question:

380 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if the Estimates for the cost of housing schemes for 2002 have been based on changes in the grant rate or the capital ceiling in respect of essential repair grant and disabled persons grant; and the grant rates and ceilings which will apply in 2002. [29074/01]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Molloy):

I propose to take Questions Nos. 378 to 380, inclusive, together.

In accordance with normal practice, the 2002 Estimates for these schemes reflect current eligi bility thresholds and criteria, all of which have been regularly reviewed and increased significantly in recent years. The terms and conditions of these schemes will continue to be kept under review and I will announce any improvements and make any necessary adjustment of financial provisions as appropriate.