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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2009

Tuesday, 15 December 2009

Questions (302, 303, 304, 305, 306)

James Bannon

Question:

320 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason residents of housing estates (details supplied) in County Longford are without heating, hot water and so on in view of the fact that wood pellets are running out despite a software system being in place to notify them when the supply is low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46666/09]

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James Bannon

Question:

321 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason residents of housing estates (details supplied) in County Longford are obliged to pay a €20 monthly heating charge as well as a monthly heating bill when no notification of this charge was given at their tenancy meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46667/09]

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James Bannon

Question:

322 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason residents of housing estates (details supplied) in County Longford are without heating in view of the fact that it was stated by the council that the houses were fuel efficient but are costing more to heat than previous dwellings and the added monthly charge of €20 makes the bills unsustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46668/09]

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James Bannon

Question:

323 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is equitable that residents of estates (details supplied) in County Longford, suffering from health problems and disabilities are without heating due to high costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46669/09]

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James Bannon

Question:

324 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason residents of housing estates (details supplied) in County Longford are living in houses regarded as a fire hazard due the fact that they have no back door and bedroom windows do not open more that a couple of inches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46670/09]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 to 324, inclusive, together.

All matters relating to the management and maintenance of social rented accommodation funded under my Department's Social Housing Investment Programme are the responsibility of the relevant Local Authority, in this case Longford Town Council. I understand that technical issues have arisen with regard to the operation of the heating systems used in this recently completed 72-house estate. These are currently being addressed by the Council and the contractor in consultation with householders. Longford Town Council have confirmed that all houses in this new development have been designed and constructed in compliance with the requirements of the Building Regulations, including compliance with Part B (Fire Safety).

Question No. 325 answered with Question No. 308.
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