Parliamentary questions

Public Sector Pensions Levy

Barry Cowen

1103. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason local authority members are continuing to pay pension levy deductions despite the fact that they are not eligible for any pension payment. [22501/15]

Social Insurance Payments

Barry Cowen

1104. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason local authority members are continuing to have PRSI class deductions taken from their allowances despite not being entitled to any social welfare payment in the case of ill health or loss of employment. [22502/15]

Local Authority Staff Data

Barry Cowen

1105. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the numbers of staff employed in the local authority building control section in each local authority in the years 2005 to 2014; and his plans to increase available staff and resources to all local authority building control sections. [22509/15]

Water Conservation Grant

Barry Cowen

231. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when the water conservation payment registration will commence; when and the way payment will issue; the estimated administrative cost of the scheme; if additional staff will be required to administer the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20619/15]

Social and Affordable Housing Data

Barry Cowen

470. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of vacant social housing units in each housing area; and the percentage of total housing stock made up of vacant properties in each area. [19297/15]

Social and Affordable Housing Data

Barry Cowen

471. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number and location of social housing voids which are planned to be removed from housing stock and are due to be demolished; if he will provide details on any cost estimates of making these voids active; and if he will provide an indicative time frame for the demolishment of these voids. [19298/15]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

155. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a hospital appointment. [18975/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

156. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a decision on an application for a medical card. [18976/15]

Mortgage Interest Relief Expenditure

Barry Cowen

80. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the estimated loss to the Exchequer of mortgage interest tax relief on rental income in 2014. [18857/15]

Mortgage Interest Relief Expenditure

Barry Cowen

81. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the estimated cost to the Exchequer of an increase of mortgage interest relief to 100% of rental income. [18858/15]

Mortgage Interest Relief Expenditure

Barry Cowen

82. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the total tax intake on rental income in the years 2010 to 2014. [18859/15]

Property Tax Yield

Barry Cowen

83. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the total property tax income from landlords in 2014. [18860/15]

Local Authority Housing Data

Barry Cowen

193. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, by local authority, the number of housing units which have been leased by local authorities, under the social housing leasing initiative, from 2009 to 2014. [18827/15]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

496. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when that child can expect an appointment with the consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon at Our Lady's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin 2. [18572/15]

Social and Affordable Housing Data

Barry Cowen

577. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, per annum from 2015 to 2017, by county, the target and timeframe for the provision of social housing units; the number of new build; social housing leasing initiatives; local authority homes returned to use; and new rental accommodation scheme units; the total costs by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18366/15]

Social and Affordable Housing Data

Barry Cowen

600. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide figures on a local authority basis on the number of empty housing units owned by local authorities that have been refurbished and made available for social housing in 2014. [18574/15]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Barry Cowen

77. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she or her Department officials are concerned regarding the announcement made by Ulster Bank on 27 April 2015 regarding persons in long-term mortgage arrears; if she has made an assessment of the impact this will have on her Department's budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17386/15]

Local Authority Housing Data

Barry Cowen

529. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of local authority houses that were built, on a county basis, in 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17384/15]

Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists

Barry Cowen

530. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he or his Department officials are concerned regarding the recent announcement made by Ulster Bank on 27 April 2015 regarding persons in long-term mortgage arrears; if there are concerns regarding the impact this will have on the social housing waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17385/15]

Departmental Investigations

Barry Cowen

555. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the name, specific remit, powers and operating time frame of the senior counsel appointed to investigate planning irregularities in County Donegal following on from the June 2013 High Court case; if Dáil Éireann will be consulted on the remit of the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17652/15]

Planning Issues

Barry Cowen

556. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish the report into planning irregularities in six local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17653/15]

Water Meters

Barry Cowen

557. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of water meters installed to date, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17654/15]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

143. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment at Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital in Dublin 11 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when that person will receive an appointment. [17009/15]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

148. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive a hospital appointment. [17028/15]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

77. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16552/15]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

78. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16554/15]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

79. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16555/15]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

80. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16556/15]

Disability Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

81. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16557/15]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

82. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16567/15]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

83. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16568/15]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

84. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16570/15]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

85. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16571/15]

Disability Allowance Applications

Barry Cowen

86. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to it. [16573/15]

Invalidity Pension Waiting Times

Barry Cowen

87. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16574/15]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

88. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16575/15]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

89. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16576/15]

Invalidity Pension Eligibility

Barry Cowen

90. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a review of invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16577/15]

Carer's Allowance Delays

Barry Cowen

91. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16578/15]

Carer's Allowance Payments

Barry Cowen

92. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16579/15]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Barry Cowen

93. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16580/15]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

94. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision in relation to same. [16581/15]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

271. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person will receive an appointment with the consultant respiratory surgeon in the Mater Hospital, Dublin 7. [16419/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

290. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision. [16583/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

291. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when they can expect a decision. [16584/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

292. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and when the person can expect a decision. [16585/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

293. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision. [16586/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

296. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision. [16599/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

297. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision. [16600/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

298. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision. [16601/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

299. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision. [16602/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

300. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision. [16603/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

301. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect a decision. [16604/15]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

302. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment at University Hospital Galway in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and when the person will receive an appointment. [16605/15]

Building Regulations

Barry Cowen

424. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, under the building control regulations Statutory Instrument No. 9 of 2014, it is the case that the assigned certifier may be an employee of the developer; if this is the case, his views that this represents a potential conflict of interest in the inspection system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16561/15]

Irish Water Funding

Barry Cowen

1. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the announcement of the result of the EUROSTAT market corporation test of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15771/15]

Housing Data

Barry Cowen

11. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the measures being taken to improve the mismatch between housing supply and demand in Dublin, particularly regarding the availability of zoned land; if he will provide assurances that the figures published by his Department on the number of units which can be built on zoned land are evidence-based and correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15768/15]

Social and Affordable Housing Data

Barry Cowen

19. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details on the way the social housing targets for 2015 to 2017 are to be met, in particular the amount of new social housing units that will be new builds, and the number that will be leased from the private rental market; and his views that the funding being made available to local authorities will be adequate to meet these targets. [15769/15]

Planning Issues

Barry Cowen

44. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for investigations into planning in six local authorities and County Donegal, arising from the June 2013 High Court case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15772/15]

Waste Management

Barry Cowen

162. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address concerns over the proposed full producer responsibility initiatives for waste tyres; his views that the proposed full initiative will lead to increased costs for consumers and retailers; and if he will provide details on the estimated extent of these costs. [15847/15]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

458. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person will receive an appointment in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9. [15366/15]

Housing Provision

Barry Cowen

669. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has undertaken any analysis of the effect on rent increases in the private rental market of the scale of leasing and acquisitions by local authorities required to meet the social housing targets from 2015 to 2017, resulting in a removal of housing units from the private rental market; if he will provide the details of the analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15787/15]

Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility

Barry Cowen

108. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department's definition of minimum activity on marginal land under the Common Agricultural Policy 2014-2020 and the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020; if the European Union Commission has approved this definition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15099/15]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Barry Cowen

188. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review regulations regarding the operation of the land aggregation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15044/15]

Water Charges Administration

Barry Cowen

191. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he will take with regard to home owners and tenants who do not pay their water charges bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15098/15]

Departmental Reports

Barry Cowen

192. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish the planning consultancy report into planning functions in six local authorities; the action that will be taken on the report; the cost of the report to date; if he will commit to a debate in Dáil Éireann on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15100/15]

Departmental Investigations

Barry Cowen

193. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for an investigation into planning irregularities in County Donegal, arising from the June 2013 High Court case and subsequent Attorney General advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15101/15]

Broadband Service Provision

Barry Cowen

837. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to install e-fibre and high-speed broadband in the Dublin Fingal constituency, both urban and rural. [14287/15]

Equality Legislation

Barry Cowen

20. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that are being taken to remove obstacles hindering the ability of persons in receipt of rental supplement from securing adequate accommodation in the private rental sector; her views on reported discrimination against these persons in their efforts to secure accommodation in the rented sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9016/15]

Private Rented Accommodation Standards

Barry Cowen

235. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide the latest figures, by county, on the compliance rate of properties, where tenants are on rent supplement, with regulations on minimum physical standards for rented accommodation; and on the compliance rent of all rented properties with minimum physical standards for rented accommodation. [13640/15]

Homelessness Strategy

Barry Cowen

680. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to resolve homelessness in Waterford city; his plans to put vacant properties such as Clarendon Court and Penrose Quay into public use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13382/15]

Homelessness Strategy

Barry Cowen

681. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Waterford City and County Council is acquiring vacant properties to alleviate homelessness in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13383/15]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

182. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person will receive an appointment in Cappagh hospital in Dublin 11. [12367/15]

Hospital Appointments Status

Barry Cowen

192. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; when that person will receive an appointment for a magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, scan at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore in County Offaly. [12470/15]

Private Residential Tenancies Board

Barry Cowen

242. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details on the operation and financing of the proposed deposit retention scheme that is to be provided for in the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2012; his plans that the custodial model proposed will be self-financing; and the factors that would mitigate against the scheme being self-financing. [12451/15]

Waste Management

Barry Cowen

243. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the proposed full producer responsibility initiative scheme for waste tyres; if there will be significant costs associated with the new obligation for retailers and producers and additional costs for consumers; and the measures being put in place to ensure the new obligation will not lead to commercial activity migrating to other jurisdictions with less costly compliance schemes. [12453/15]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

48. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for a domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when that person will receive a decision. [10790/15]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

49. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when that person will receive a decision. [10796/15]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

52. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and when that person will receive a decision. [10802/15]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

53. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when that person will receive a decision. [10803/15]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Barry Cowen

54. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when that person will receive a decision. [10804/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

182. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly and when they will receive a decision on the case. [10808/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

183. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly and when they will receive a decision on the case. [10809/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

184. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly and when they will receive a decision on the case. [10810/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

185. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Offaly and when they will receive a decision on the case. [10811/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

186. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Offaly and when they will receive a decision on the case. [10812/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

187. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath and when they will receive a decision on the case. [10813/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

188. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 and when that person will receive a decision. [10814/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

189. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly and when that person will receive a decision. [10815/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

190. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly and when that person will receive a decision. [10816/15]

Medical Card Applications

Barry Cowen

191. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly and when that person will receive a decision. [10817/15]

Student Universal Support Ireland Administration

Barry Cowen

229. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly and when that person will receive a decision. [10818/15]

Private Rented Accommodation Costs

Barry Cowen

254. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the expert advice he has received on the introduction of rent controls or rent stabilisation measures in the private rental market; the information he has received on the potential costs of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10859/15]

Local Authority Housing Data

Barry Cowen

516. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide by county the take-up of the incremental purchase scheme per year since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10065/15]

Local Authority Housing Mortgages

Barry Cowen

517. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, in total and by county, the outstanding number of local authority mortgage holders; the number of mortgages in arrears, broken down by three-month segments, up to one year; the total in arrears for more than 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10066/15]

Irish Water Remit

Barry Cowen

518. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for Irish Water to take stand-alone sewer facilities, serving unfinished housing estates in charge ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10067/15]

Local Government Reform

Barry Cowen

519. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reintroduce town councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10068/15]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Barry Cowen

520. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide by county the target and timeframe for the provision of social housing units; the costs by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10069/15]

Planning Issues

Barry Cowen

521. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the independent review into planning irregularities in six local authorities; when the review will be published; if he will commit to a debate in Dáil Éireann on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10070/15]

Library Services

Barry Cowen

522. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide by county his plans for library amalgamation; the library services he expects to be amalgamated; the services amalgamated to date; if any closures or service reductions are expected to result as part of the process; the timeframe for the amalgamations to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10072/15]