News & Statements

Update: Household Cost for Water Services 1st July 2014

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which it is expected that the original costs in respect of provision of water services per household as identified by his predecessors are likely to be reduced...

Update: Housing Adaptation Grants 1st July 2014

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which the housing adaptation grant requirements in respect of older persons or persons with specific health needs continue to be met by the various local authorities...

Update: International Sporting Events 1st July 2014

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any further discussions have taken place with national or international sporting organisations with a view to attracting events to this country

Update: Level of Water Charges per Household 1st July 2014

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will indicate notwithstanding the proposals inherited from his predecessor in respect of the level of water charges proposed per household, if he will endeavour to ensure that the level of charge does not become punitive or likely to cause hardship in the ongoing economic climate...

Update: Local Authority Housing 1st July 2014

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which contact has been made with the local authorities in the eastern region with a view to addressing as a matter of urgency the serious deficiency in available housing stock...