27 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals he intends to make to the EC Commission in fulfilment of the commitments given in section VI (13) of the Programme for Economic and Social Progress to the effect that the Government are committed to examine with the EC Commission the need to extend the disadvantaged areas benefit to disadvantaged farms outside the designated areas particularly in the context of the outcome of the GATT talks.
20 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the current Government policy in relation to the compulsory stop-over at Shannon Airport for trans-Atlantic flights; and when the review under consideration by him will be completed.
102 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment his views on the recent recommendation by NESC that in relation to housing policy there should be equitable State subsidisation of various housing tenures such as owner-occupancy, private rented and local authority rented; and his views on whether the present pattern of subsidisation is equitable.
79 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will use his powers under the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act, 1982 to regulate standards and practices in relation to all private rented dwellings.
102 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment his views on the recent recommendation by NESC that in relation to housing policy there should be equitable State subsidisation of various housing tenures such as owner-occupancy, private rented and local authority rented; and his views on whether the present pattern of subsidisation is equitable.
79 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will use his powers under the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act, 1982 to regulate standards and practices in relation to all private rented dwellings.
15 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the moneys which have been allocated by way of EC structural funding for rail transport; the infrastructure which is to be provided and the timescale for undertaking the works approved.
11 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Health when additional places will be made available in Cheeverstown House, Dublin 16 for adult mentally handicapped patients; and the current position regarding the ongoing dispute relating to the use of the facilities at Cheeverstown House.
14 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment whether he has ascertained the view of the EC with regard to the levying of road tolls on roads which have been constructed exclusively from EC and public moneys; and if it is contrary to EC rules and regulations that following the construction of such roads, a private company be commissioned to administer a toll system.
13 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment whether the expert group appointed by him to report to a group of Ministers on reform of local government has completed its work; whether the proposals of the group have been submitted; the content of these proposals; and when they will be published.
12 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment when he intends to establish an environmental protection agency; the extent to which this agency will be independent; and the proposed structure of the agency.
10 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment when it is intended to introduce legislation to implement the recommendations contained in the report of the Dáil Constituencies Commission.
10 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Labour the reason Ireland has failed to ratify the International Labour Organisation Convention 13 of 1921 which restricts the use of white lead in paints on account of its toxic effects; and if he will obtain the approval of the Government to ratify the Convention.
62 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he has taken to secure the release from Iraq of all Irish nationals who wish to leave and return to Ireland.
62 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he has taken to secure the release from Iraq of all Irish nationals who wish to leave and return to Ireland.
12 Mr. Shatter asked the Taoiseach the reports of the Law Reform Commission, published during the last five years, in respect of which no legislation has to date been enacted to implement the reforms recommended; when is it expected such legislation will be enacted; and whether the Government intends to abolish the commission.
9 Mr. Shatter asked the Taoiseach when he was first informed of the financial difficulties of the Goodman Group; the meetings, if any, which took place between him and Mr. Larry Goodman in the three months period which immediately preceded the special Dáil sitting of 28 August 1990; and whether the difficulties of Goodman International were discussed at any such meeting.
6 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will take appropriate action to ensure that Dublin Corporation set up a framework for effective and regular consultation with voluntary and statutory bodies to ensure that there is a proper assessment of the full extent of homelessness in Dublin city in accordance with ministerial guidelines of 29 November 1988; and if he will make a statement on the concern expressed by the Dublin Simon Community on the corporation's failure to abide by the guidelines issued by his Department.
5 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will take all necessary steps to ensure that residents of Sheriff Street flats, Dublin 1, who wish to be rehoused within the area of Sheriff Street parish are provided housing within the parish area by Dublin Corporation; and if he will make a statement on the present position regarding the funds allocated by him to the corporation for the provision of alternative housing for the residents of Sheriff Street.
52 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Energy the steps he intends taking to have the gas pipeline in Dublin extended to the major parts of County Dublin in which natural gas is currently not available.
52 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Energy the steps he intends taking to have the gas pipeline in Dublin extended to the major parts of County Dublin in which natural gas is currently not available.
3 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment whether he intends, at the meeting of EC Environment Ministers to be held on 7 June, to raise our concerns regarding the transportation of nuclear waste from other EC States to Great Britain for reprocessing at the Sellafield plant; and the initiatives he has taken during this State's Presidency of the EC to bring our concerns about Sellafield to the attention of EC Ministers for the Environment.
1 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline the terms of reference given to the review group, established by him to study transportation problems in Dublin; and the input which can be made by voluntary and statutory groups into the deliberations of the review group; and if the report of the group will be published.
35 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Finance whether it is intended to demolish or maintain the north and south wings of Rathfarnham Castle; and the Government's plans with regard to the future use of the castle.
35 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Finance whether it is intended to demolish or maintain the north and south wings of Rathfarnham Castle; and the Government's plans with regard to the future use of the castle.
14 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Finance whether it is intended to use Rathfarnham Castle for tourist purposes; and the Government's plans with regard to the future use of Rathfarnham Castle.
78 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give details in respect of each local authority of each project recommended or proposed to him for national lottery funding this year; the total moneys sought or recommended in respect of each such project.
78 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give details in respect of each local authority of each project recommended or proposed to him for national lottery funding this year; the total moneys sought or recommended in respect of each such project.
4 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment the criteria he intends to apply in determining the allocation of national lottery moneys this year to projects recommended to him for funding by local authorities in the context of the announced national lottery funds allocated to his Department by the Minister for Finance; and the total funding sought to date by way of such recommendation from each local authority.
3 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment the steps which are to be taken to implement in this country the proposed EC Directive to give a right of access generally to information held by public authorities on environment matters.
2 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment the steps the Government are taking to undertake a review of local government structures; and the steps, if any, being taken to undertake a review of local government financing.
11 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Social Welfare the guidelines which have been issued to social welfare officers in relation to the implementation of regulations governing new educational opportunities for the unemployed; and if he has established a means of monitoring take up of this scheme around the country.
8 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will give details of the special plan prepared to deal with any major accident that could result from the carriage of dangerous substances by rail; and whether he is satisfied that the plan will ensure that all necessary action is taken in the event of an emergency arising.
5 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will make a statement on a survey (details supplied) which shows contamination of water supplies which is exceeding EC standards and which found that 25 per cent of treated Dublin water samples in 1988 contained more aluminium than the maximum levels allowed under EC and national regulations and whether he is satisfied that drinking water supplies do not pose any danger to health.
4 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment the persons, if any, who have been asked to act as members of a Dáil constituency commission to advise and report on the formation of constituencies for election of members to Dáil Éireann having regard to the most recent census since the formation of the present Government; and the reasons no such commission have been appointed to date.
3 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Chief Fire Officers' Association and the firefighters' union SIPTU have stated that another Stardust type disaster is a real possibility because many of the recommendations of the Stardust Tribunal have not been implemented; when it is intended to implement those recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
38 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Finance the way in which it is proposed that regional committees will monitor the distribution, use and application of European Structural Funds.
38 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Finance the way in which it is proposed that regional committees will monitor the distribution, use and application of European Structural Funds.
65 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps which have been taken to secure the siting of the new European Environment Agency in Ireland.
65 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps which have been taken to secure the siting of the new European Environment Agency in Ireland.
103 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of the agreement reached between Deputy Jackie Fahey and the Government Chief Whip regarding health and other matters; and whether a copy of the agreement will be placed in the Oireachtas Library.
103 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of the agreement reached between Deputy Jackie Fahey and the Government Chief Whip regarding health and other matters; and whether a copy of the agreement will be placed in the Oireachtas Library.
10 Mr. Shatter asked the Taoiseach whether the Government propose to avail of the presidential election poll taking place next autumn to propose any constitutional reforms.