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Question· oralPQ 152asked

152 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether his proposed natural ban on bituminous coal and petcoke can be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

152 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether his proposed natural ban on bituminous coal and petcoke can be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/01]

Question· oralPQ 54asked

54 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the position regarding the proposed coal ban and, in particular, its impact on rural areas; his views on the adequacy of supply of smokeless fuels; and the impact of increased costs on those unable to afford same. [31093/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

54 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the position regarding the proposed coal ban and, in particular, its impact on rural areas; his views on the adequacy of supply of smokeless fuels; and the impact of increased costs on those unable to afford same. [31093/01]

Question· oralPQ 52asked

52 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has completed consideration of whether a referendum commission will be established for the forthcoming referendum regarding the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the Constitution (Protection of Human Life in Pregnancy) Bill, 2001; if an alternative method of providing financial assistance to promote the different sides in the campaign is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

52 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has completed consideration of whether a referendum commission will be established for the forthcoming referendum regarding the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the Constitution (Protection of Human Life in Pregnancy) Bill, 2001; if an alternative method of providing financial assistance to promote the different sides in the campaign is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/01]

Question· oralPQ 51asked

51 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concern among those working in the solid fuel industry following his proposed ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31099/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

51 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concern among those working in the solid fuel industry following his proposed ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31099/01]

Question· oralPQ 49asked

49 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the proposed consultation process for a possible ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

49 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the proposed consultation process for a possible ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/01]

Question· oralPQ 46asked

46 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether it will be possible to implement his proposed ban on the sale of bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31014/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

46 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether it will be possible to implement his proposed ban on the sale of bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31014/01]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

152 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether his proposed natural ban on bituminous coal and petcoke can be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

152 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether his proposed natural ban on bituminous coal and petcoke can be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/01]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

54 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the position regarding the proposed coal ban and, in particular, its impact on rural areas; his views on the adequacy of supply of smokeless fuels; and the impact of increased costs on those unable to afford same. [31093/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

54 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the position regarding the proposed coal ban and, in particular, its impact on rural areas; his views on the adequacy of supply of smokeless fuels; and the impact of increased costs on those unable to afford same. [31093/01]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

51 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concern among those working in the solid fuel industry following his proposed ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31099/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

51 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concern among those working in the solid fuel industry following his proposed ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31099/01]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

49 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the proposed consultation process for a possible ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

49 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the proposed consultation process for a possible ban on bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

46 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether it will be possible to implement his proposed ban on the sale of bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31014/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

46 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether it will be possible to implement his proposed ban on the sale of bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31014/01]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made to date regarding the implementation of Strand II of the RAPID programme catering for rural areas and provincial towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27882/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

8 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made to date regarding the implementation of Strand II of the RAPID programme catering for rural areas and provincial towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27882/01]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

7 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to deal with the problem of house and car alarms which cause disturbance in neighbourhoods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31086/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

7 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to deal with the problem of house and car alarms which cause disturbance in neighbourhoods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31086/01]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

52 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has completed consideration of whether a referendum commission will be established for the forthcoming referendum regarding the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the Constitution (Protection of Human Life in Pregnancy) Bill, 2001; if an alternative method of providing financial assistance to promote the different sides in the campaign is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

52 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has completed consideration of whether a referendum commission will be established for the forthcoming referendum regarding the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the Constitution (Protection of Human Life in Pregnancy) Bill, 2001; if an alternative method of providing financial assistance to promote the different sides in the campaign is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/01]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will comment on the reforms recommended by the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution regarding the operation of the referendum commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30008/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

6 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will comment on the reforms recommended by the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution regarding the operation of the referendum commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30008/01]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will introduce statutory measures to control the movement of Travellers, especially convoys of caravans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31213/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

5 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will introduce statutory measures to control the movement of Travellers, especially convoys of caravans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31213/01]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that local authority allocations for 2002 are sufficient to allow them fulfil their function and obligations. [31210/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

3 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that local authority allocations for 2002 are sufficient to allow them fulfil their function and obligations. [31210/01]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the main features of the agreement he reached with the Irish Farmers' Association regarding increased compensation for farmers whose land is compulsorily acquired under the national road plan; the estimated additional cost of the agreement; if the new terms will apply to land or property owners, other than farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31209/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the main features of the agreement he reached with the Irish Farmers' Association regarding increased compensation for farmers whose land is compulsorily acquired under the national road plan; the estimated additional cost of the agreement; if the new terms will apply to land or property owners, other than farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31209/01]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will introduce a noise standard, particularly in relation to areas adjacent to traffic routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31212/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2001

1 Ms Clune asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will introduce a noise standard, particularly in relation to areas adjacent to traffic routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31212/01]

Question· oralPQ 501asked

501 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to concerns by the private rented residential sector; his views on the fundamental and important role of the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26295/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

501 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to concerns by the private rented residential sector; his views on the fundamental and important role of the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26295/01]

Question· oralPQ 135asked

135 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason he has not implemented the recommendations of the Commission on the Private Rented Residential Sector; the progress which has been made on the legislation recommended in the commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26701/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

135 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason he has not implemented the recommendations of the Commission on the Private Rented Residential Sector; the progress which has been made on the legislation recommended in the commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26701/01]

Question· oralPQ 114asked

114 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has submitted proposals to Government in relation to the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's landscape convention; if the convention will be ratified in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23527/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

114 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has submitted proposals to Government in relation to the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's landscape convention; if the convention will be ratified in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23527/01]

Question· oralPQ 76asked

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made in regard to his discussions with the motor industry for measures for the safe and effective disposal of end of life vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made in regard to his discussions with the motor industry for measures for the safe and effective disposal of end of life vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/01]

Question· oralPQ 74asked

74 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has for a comprehensive national study of existing and closed landfill waste sites, having regard to the findings of a study conducted by Imperial College, London, which found that there were small but measurable increases in birth defects among children born within a two kilometre radius of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

74 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has for a comprehensive national study of existing and closed landfill waste sites, having regard to the findings of a study conducted by Imperial College, London, which found that there were small but measurable increases in birth defects among children born within a two kilometre radius of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/01]

Question· oralPQ 73asked

73 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if proposals regarding the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's European Landscape Convention have been finalised; if so, when they will be submitted to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26043/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

73 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if proposals regarding the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's European Landscape Convention have been finalised; if so, when they will be submitted to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26043/01]

Question· oralPQ 72asked

72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to stop the large scale encroachment on to public land by traveller traders; and if he proposes to change the Traveller Accommodation Bill, 1998. [26119/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to stop the large scale encroachment on to public land by traveller traders; and if he proposes to change the Traveller Accommodation Bill, 1998. [26119/01]

Question· oralPQ 71asked

71 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the efforts he has made to resolve the dispute with land owners which has already set back parts of the road building programme by at least six months. [26118/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

71 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the efforts he has made to resolve the dispute with land owners which has already set back parts of the road building programme by at least six months. [26118/01]

Question· oralPQ 70asked

70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26587/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26587/01]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made in regard to his discussions with the motor industry for measures for the safe and effective disposal of end of life vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress made in regard to his discussions with the motor industry for measures for the safe and effective disposal of end of life vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26698/01]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

501 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to concerns by the private rented residential sector; his views on the fundamental and important role of the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26295/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

501 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to concerns by the private rented residential sector; his views on the fundamental and important role of the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26295/01]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

135 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason he has not implemented the recommendations of the Commission on the Private Rented Residential Sector; the progress which has been made on the legislation recommended in the commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26701/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

135 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason he has not implemented the recommendations of the Commission on the Private Rented Residential Sector; the progress which has been made on the legislation recommended in the commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26701/01]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

74 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has for a comprehensive national study of existing and closed landfill waste sites, having regard to the findings of a study conducted by Imperial College, London, which found that there were small but measurable increases in birth defects among children born within a two kilometre radius of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

74 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has for a comprehensive national study of existing and closed landfill waste sites, having regard to the findings of a study conducted by Imperial College, London, which found that there were small but measurable increases in birth defects among children born within a two kilometre radius of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26670/01]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

114 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has submitted proposals to Government in relation to the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's landscape convention; if the convention will be ratified in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23527/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

114 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has submitted proposals to Government in relation to the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's landscape convention; if the convention will be ratified in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23527/01]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

73 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if proposals regarding the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's European Landscape Convention have been finalised; if so, when they will be submitted to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26043/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

73 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if proposals regarding the signature by the Government of the Council of Europe's European Landscape Convention have been finalised; if so, when they will be submitted to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26043/01]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to stop the large scale encroachment on to public land by traveller traders; and if he proposes to change the Traveller Accommodation Bill, 1998. [26119/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the action he proposes to take to stop the large scale encroachment on to public land by traveller traders; and if he proposes to change the Traveller Accommodation Bill, 1998. [26119/01]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

71 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the efforts he has made to resolve the dispute with land owners which has already set back parts of the road building programme by at least six months. [26118/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

71 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the efforts he has made to resolve the dispute with land owners which has already set back parts of the road building programme by at least six months. [26118/01]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26587/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2001

70 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to change Government housing policy having regard to the continuing inability of families to afford their own homes, the low number of local authority dwellings being constructed and the general downturn in housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26587/01]

Question· oralPQ 140asked

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Question· oralPQ 103asked

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Question· oralPQ 101asked

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

Question· oralPQ 37asked

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

140 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments made under the REP scheme to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; if he has proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/01]

Question· oralPQ 36asked

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

103 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason extra payments under the REP scheme made to farmers whose land is traversed by walkways have been terminated; his proposals to reintroduce these or analogous payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/01]

Question· oralPQ 34asked

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2001

101 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason, in the context of commonage framework plans, it is proposed that sheep numbers may not be increased on farms that include commonage land; the reason this proposed restriction would apply even in cases where the farmer is participating in the rural environment protection scheme and where the REP scheme plan allows more sheep to be maintained than the present number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24811/01]

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