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Question· oralPQ 28asked

28 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the nature of the review being undertaken into the operation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000; the person by whom the review is being undertaken; when it is likely to be completed; his plans pending the completion of the review, to ensure full compliance with the 20% social housing requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23855/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2002

28 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the nature of the review being undertaken into the operation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000; the person by whom the review is being undertaken; when it is likely to be completed; his plans pending the completion of the review, to ensure full compliance with the 20% social housing requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23855/02]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

22 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has been in contact with the local authorities regarding the implementation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, relating to social and affordable housing; and his proposals to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented in relation to social and affordable housing. [23896/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2002

22 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has been in contact with the local authorities regarding the implementation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, relating to social and affordable housing; and his proposals to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented in relation to social and affordable housing. [23896/02]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

28 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the nature of the review being undertaken into the operation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000; the person by whom the review is being undertaken; when it is likely to be completed; his plans pending the completion of the review, to ensure full compliance with the 20% social housing requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23855/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2002

28 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the nature of the review being undertaken into the operation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000; the person by whom the review is being undertaken; when it is likely to be completed; his plans pending the completion of the review, to ensure full compliance with the 20% social housing requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23855/02]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

22 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has been in contact with the local authorities regarding the implementation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, relating to social and affordable housing; and his proposals to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented in relation to social and affordable housing. [23896/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2002

22 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has been in contact with the local authorities regarding the implementation of Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, relating to social and affordable housing; and his proposals to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented in relation to social and affordable housing. [23896/02]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

7 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he intends to respond to demands from builders and developers to change legislation requiring them to set aside 20% of all new housing estates for social housing. [24072/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2002

7 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he intends to respond to demands from builders and developers to change legislation requiring them to set aside 20% of all new housing estates for social housing. [24072/02]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

6 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the housing study 2002, produced by the Society of Chartered Surveyors, which found that only 10,000 new houses are coming on stream in Dublin each year, while up to 20,000 are needed; the steps he intends to take to ensure that the shortfall is addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23856/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2002

6 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the housing study 2002, produced by the Society of Chartered Surveyors, which found that only 10,000 new houses are coming on stream in Dublin each year, while up to 20,000 are needed; the steps he intends to take to ensure that the shortfall is addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23856/02]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

4 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will make a statement on the recent Local Authority Social Housing Needs Assessment published on 13 November 2002 which indicated an increase of nearly 25% in the number of households in need of local authority housing. [24079/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2002

4 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will make a statement on the recent Local Authority Social Housing Needs Assessment published on 13 November 2002 which indicated an increase of nearly 25% in the number of households in need of local authority housing. [24079/02]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

3 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether democracy would be better served and the integrity of the planning process enhanced by the immediate abolition of the ?20 charge to lodge a formal planning objection. [24066/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2002

3 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether democracy would be better served and the integrity of the planning process enhanced by the immediate abolition of the ?20 charge to lodge a formal planning objection. [24066/02]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will reverse his decision to abolish the first-time buyer's grant; if, in view of the many representations made to him since 14 November 2002, he is considering a relaxation of the abolition; if he is considering allowing applicants for the affordable housing scheme or the shared ownership scheme to benefit from the first-time buyer's grant; his plans to extend eligibility for the first-time buyer's grant to house purchasers who had paid their booking deposits, but who had not signed a contract prior to 14 November 2002; his plans to introduce alternative measures to financially assist first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24080/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2002

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will reverse his decision to abolish the first-time buyer's grant; if, in view of the many representations made to him since 14 November 2002, he is considering a relaxation of the abolition; if he is considering allowing applicants for the affordable housing scheme or the shared ownership scheme to benefit from the first-time buyer's grant; his plans to extend eligibility for the first-time buyer's grant to house purchasers who had paid their booking deposits, but who had not signed a contract prior to 14 November 2002; his plans to introduce alternative measures to financially assist first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24080/02]

Question· oralPQ 51asked

51 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport whether his actions at Carrickmines Castle are in order under section 14 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, as the destruction of a national monument should be debated by the Oireachtas following the issuing of an order by the Minister for Environment and Local Government permitting it; and if he will act to halt construction at Carrickmines Castle. [23811/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

51 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport whether his actions at Carrickmines Castle are in order under section 14 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, as the destruction of a national monument should be debated by the Oireachtas following the issuing of an order by the Minister for Environment and Local Government permitting it; and if he will act to halt construction at Carrickmines Castle. [23811/02]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

51 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport whether his actions at Carrickmines Castle are in order under section 14 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, as the destruction of a national monument should be debated by the Oireachtas following the issuing of an order by the Minister for Environment and Local Government permitting it; and if he will act to halt construction at Carrickmines Castle. [23811/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

51 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport whether his actions at Carrickmines Castle are in order under section 14 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, as the destruction of a national monument should be debated by the Oireachtas following the issuing of an order by the Minister for Environment and Local Government permitting it; and if he will act to halt construction at Carrickmines Castle. [23811/02]

Question· oralPQ 119asked

119 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of Army overholders who have been given notice to vacate their accommodation; if he has contacted his colleague, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, with a view to providing alternative accommodation for such families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20849/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

119 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of Army overholders who have been given notice to vacate their accommodation; if he has contacted his colleague, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, with a view to providing alternative accommodation for such families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20849/02]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

119 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of Army overholders who have been given notice to vacate their accommodation; if he has contacted his colleague, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, with a view to providing alternative accommodation for such families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20849/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2002

119 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of Army overholders who have been given notice to vacate their accommodation; if he has contacted his colleague, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, with a view to providing alternative accommodation for such families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20849/02]

Question· oralPQ 404asked

404 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his estimate of the average index of inflation between the last quarter of 2001 and the last quarter of 2002 in the cost of employment goods and services which make up his Department's expenditure. [18428/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

404 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his estimate of the average index of inflation between the last quarter of 2001 and the last quarter of 2002 in the cost of employment goods and services which make up his Department's expenditure. [18428/02]

Question· oralPQ 403asked

403 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the adjustments which he plans to introduce in the last quarter of 2002 in order to bring the overall spending for the year in line with the moneys provided in the Estimates. [18421/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

403 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the adjustments which he plans to introduce in the last quarter of 2002 in order to bring the overall spending for the year in line with the moneys provided in the Estimates. [18421/02]

Question· oralPQ 402asked

402 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the amount of money that remains available to his Department from the voted spending allocation agreed in the Revised Estimates 2002, to spend in the last quarter of 2002 for capital spending and for current spending; and the way in which this compares with the amount spent for current and for capital purposes in the last quarter of 2001. [18414/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

402 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the amount of money that remains available to his Department from the voted spending allocation agreed in the Revised Estimates 2002, to spend in the last quarter of 2002 for capital spending and for current spending; and the way in which this compares with the amount spent for current and for capital purposes in the last quarter of 2001. [18414/02]

Question· oralPQ 401asked

401 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his Department provides grant aid for persons erecting new houses which are intended to use renewable energy sources, such as installation of a geothermal heat pump to power the underflooring system in a house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18377/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

401 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his Department provides grant aid for persons erecting new houses which are intended to use renewable energy sources, such as installation of a geothermal heat pump to power the underflooring system in a house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18377/02]

Question· oralPQ 400asked

400 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if pressure is being put on the EU by the Government to enforce its habitat directives in EU overseas territories, such as New Caledonia, Bermuda, St. Helena, Ascension, all UK, Dutch Antilles, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion and Greenland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18219/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

400 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if pressure is being put on the EU by the Government to enforce its habitat directives in EU overseas territories, such as New Caledonia, Bermuda, St. Helena, Ascension, all UK, Dutch Antilles, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion and Greenland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18219/02]

Question· oralPQ 399asked

399 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of sites allocated to individuals to provide their own homes under the low-cost subsidised site scheme for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001 and up to the end of June 2002; the number of sites allocated for voluntary rental housing projects funded under his Department's capital funding schemes; the number of sites allocated to co-operative rental housing projects under his Department's capital funding schemes; the number of sites allocated for co-operative home-ownership group schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18204/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

399 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of sites allocated to individuals to provide their own homes under the low-cost subsidised site scheme for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001 and up to the end of June 2002; the number of sites allocated for voluntary rental housing projects funded under his Department's capital funding schemes; the number of sites allocated to co-operative rental housing projects under his Department's capital funding schemes; the number of sites allocated for co-operative home-ownership group schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18204/02]

Question· oralPQ 398asked

398 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the total amount of Exchequer funding which has been provided to Kerry County Council for housing to date in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18202/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

398 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the total amount of Exchequer funding which has been provided to Kerry County Council for housing to date in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18202/02]

Question· oralPQ 397asked

397 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no outlet for recycled glass here; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that as a result of the imbalance between the Republic of Ireland and UK Government glass recycling schemes, this will result in a drop in price to glass recycling organisations involved in such projects here with the consequent threat to jobs in such small companies and organisations; his plans to take steps to deal with this issue urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18201/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

397 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no outlet for recycled glass here; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that as a result of the imbalance between the Republic of Ireland and UK Government glass recycling schemes, this will result in a drop in price to glass recycling organisations involved in such projects here with the consequent threat to jobs in such small companies and organisations; his plans to take steps to deal with this issue urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18201/02]

Question· oralPQ 396asked

396 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number and location of mains water supply projects in County Westmeath which are funded by his Department in 2002; and the sum of money allocated to each project. [18160/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

396 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number and location of mains water supply projects in County Westmeath which are funded by his Department in 2002; and the sum of money allocated to each project. [18160/02]

Question· oralPQ 395asked

395 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will provide the name and address of the contractor who did the work on a place (details supplied) mentioned in the annex to a letter sent to Deputy McGuinness on 4 July 2002 and supply the Deputy with details of the winning tender and the names, addresses and quotations of the under-bidders in the tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18141/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

395 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will provide the name and address of the contractor who did the work on a place (details supplied) mentioned in the annex to a letter sent to Deputy McGuinness on 4 July 2002 and supply the Deputy with details of the winning tender and the names, addresses and quotations of the under-bidders in the tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18141/02]

Question· oralPQ 394asked

394 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an employee (details supplied) of an organisation has been told by a welfare officer that stress is not considered an occupational injury in this country despite the fact that the organisation runs stress management courses for its staff which will result in the person's salary being cut off due to absence from work through stress; if he will investigate this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

394 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an employee (details supplied) of an organisation has been told by a welfare officer that stress is not considered an occupational injury in this country despite the fact that the organisation runs stress management courses for its staff which will result in the person's salary being cut off due to absence from work through stress; if he will investigate this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/02]

Question· oralPQ 393asked

393 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason a new house grant was not sanctioned in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that the applicant fits the criteria set down in the hardship provisions of the legislation; if he will review the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18139/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

393 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason a new house grant was not sanctioned in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that the applicant fits the criteria set down in the hardship provisions of the legislation; if he will review the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18139/02]

Question· oralPQ 392asked

392 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if a lone parent, who has been on a local authority housing list, can avail of a scheme to get a specifically built extension to their parent's home to accommodate them and their child; if he will give details in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18033/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

392 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if a lone parent, who has been on a local authority housing list, can avail of a scheme to get a specifically built extension to their parent's home to accommodate them and their child; if he will give details in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18033/02]

Question· oralPQ 391asked

391 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if an application for funding under the serviced land initiative has been received from Clonmellon, County Westmeath; if he will confirm the date that this application was received; if he will confirm that this scheme has been technically approved; and if he will indicate when final approval will be given for this project. [18031/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

391 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if an application for funding under the serviced land initiative has been received from Clonmellon, County Westmeath; if he will confirm the date that this application was received; if he will confirm that this scheme has been technically approved; and if he will indicate when final approval will be given for this project. [18031/02]

Question· oralPQ 390asked

390 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if qualification for social housing and shared ownership schemes differs between different housing authorities to take account of variations in average house prices; and if a more generous scheme can be put in place for housing authorities such as Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, where average house prices are well above the national average. [18020/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

390 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if qualification for social housing and shared ownership schemes differs between different housing authorities to take account of variations in average house prices; and if a more generous scheme can be put in place for housing authorities such as Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, where average house prices are well above the national average. [18020/02]

Question· oralPQ 389asked

389 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no outlet for recycled glass here, that recycling groups must now send their recycled glass to Quinn Glass in County Fermanagh, and further, that due to the imbalance between subsidies payable by the Irish and UK Governments, prices paid to suppliers here by this company for crushed and uncrushed cullet has been reduced by up to 80%; if in consultation with Repak, he will review this as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18018/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

389 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no outlet for recycled glass here, that recycling groups must now send their recycled glass to Quinn Glass in County Fermanagh, and further, that due to the imbalance between subsidies payable by the Irish and UK Governments, prices paid to suppliers here by this company for crushed and uncrushed cullet has been reduced by up to 80%; if in consultation with Repak, he will review this as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18018/02]

Question· oralPQ 388asked

388 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will give details of the water and sewerage schemes for County Mayo which are in his Department awaiting sanction for funding; the schemes which have been approved for funding in the last year; and the schemes which have commenced in this regard. [18017/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

388 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will give details of the water and sewerage schemes for County Mayo which are in his Department awaiting sanction for funding; the schemes which have been approved for funding in the last year; and the schemes which have commenced in this regard. [18017/02]

Question· oralPQ 387asked

387 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his plans for work to continue at Kells Priory, County Kilkenny; the level of funding allocated to the site; the work involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17978/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

387 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his plans for work to continue at Kells Priory, County Kilkenny; the level of funding allocated to the site; the work involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17978/02]

Question· oralPQ 386asked

386 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the planning status of a lime kiln at Hebron Road Industrial Estate, Kilkenny; the purpose and plans for its future use; the cost of constructing the kiln; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17977/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

386 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the planning status of a lime kiln at Hebron Road Industrial Estate, Kilkenny; the purpose and plans for its future use; the cost of constructing the kiln; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17977/02]

Question· oralPQ 385asked

385 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if Dúchas will take into charge The Fen, Newpark, Kilkenny; if it cannot be taken into charge, if a regular maintenance programme for the Fen can be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17976/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

385 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if Dúchas will take into charge The Fen, Newpark, Kilkenny; if it cannot be taken into charge, if a regular maintenance programme for the Fen can be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17976/02]

Question· oralPQ 384asked

384 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will introduce a fund to be administered by local authorities, for the purpose of assisting local communities in the restoration of old graveyards; the assistance which is available at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17975/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

384 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will introduce a fund to be administered by local authorities, for the purpose of assisting local communities in the restoration of old graveyards; the assistance which is available at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17975/02]

Question· oralPQ 383asked

383 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he will take to restore and protect Black Fern Gate, Kilkenny City; and if an immediate inspection of the site can be arranged with a view to outlining a plan of action. [17974/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

383 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps he will take to restore and protect Black Fern Gate, Kilkenny City; and if an immediate inspection of the site can be arranged with a view to outlining a plan of action. [17974/02]

Question· oralPQ 382asked

382 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the position in relation to Kinsale sewerage scheme; the reason for delay in getting the work under way; if it is correct that approval has not to date been given for the appointing for a consulting engineer to deal with the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17951/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

382 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the position in relation to Kinsale sewerage scheme; the reason for delay in getting the work under way; if it is correct that approval has not to date been given for the appointing for a consulting engineer to deal with the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17951/02]

Question· oralPQ 381asked

381 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the locations which are to be used for electronic voting for the forthcoming referendum; the cost of the equipment; the exact locations where electronic voting is to be used; the use the equipment is put to when it is not being used between elections; the locations at which it is stored; and the storage cost of same. [17897/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

381 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the locations which are to be used for electronic voting for the forthcoming referendum; the cost of the equipment; the exact locations where electronic voting is to be used; the use the equipment is put to when it is not being used between elections; the locations at which it is stored; and the storage cost of same. [17897/02]

Question· oralPQ 380asked

380 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on the points raised in a submission from a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17964/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

380 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on the points raised in a submission from a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17964/02]

Question· oralPQ 335asked

404 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his estimate of the average index of inflation between the last quarter of 2001 and the last quarter of 2002 in the cost of employment goods and services which make up his Department's expenditure. [18428/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

404 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his estimate of the average index of inflation between the last quarter of 2001 and the last quarter of 2002 in the cost of employment goods and services which make up his Department's expenditure. [18428/02]

Question· oralPQ 334asked

403 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the adjustments which he plans to introduce in the last quarter of 2002 in order to bring the overall spending for the year in line with the moneys provided in the Estimates. [18421/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

403 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the adjustments which he plans to introduce in the last quarter of 2002 in order to bring the overall spending for the year in line with the moneys provided in the Estimates. [18421/02]

Question· oralPQ 333asked

402 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the amount of money that remains available to his Department from the voted spending allocation agreed in the Revised Estimates 2002, to spend in the last quarter of 2002 for capital spending and for current spending; and the way in which this compares with the amount spent for current and for capital purposes in the last quarter of 2001. [18414/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

402 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the amount of money that remains available to his Department from the voted spending allocation agreed in the Revised Estimates 2002, to spend in the last quarter of 2002 for capital spending and for current spending; and the way in which this compares with the amount spent for current and for capital purposes in the last quarter of 2001. [18414/02]

Question· oralPQ 332asked

401 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his Department provides grant aid for persons erecting new houses which are intended to use renewable energy sources, such as installation of a geothermal heat pump to power the underflooring system in a house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18377/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

401 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his Department provides grant aid for persons erecting new houses which are intended to use renewable energy sources, such as installation of a geothermal heat pump to power the underflooring system in a house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18377/02]

Question· oralPQ 331asked

400 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if pressure is being put on the EU by the Government to enforce its habitat directives in EU overseas territories, such as New Caledonia, Bermuda, St. Helena, Ascension, all UK, Dutch Antilles, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion and Greenland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18219/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

400 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if pressure is being put on the EU by the Government to enforce its habitat directives in EU overseas territories, such as New Caledonia, Bermuda, St. Helena, Ascension, all UK, Dutch Antilles, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion and Greenland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18219/02]

Question· oralPQ 330asked

399 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of sites allocated to individuals to provide their own homes under the low-cost subsidised site scheme for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001 and up to the end of June 2002; the number of sites allocated for voluntary rental housing projects funded under his Department's capital funding schemes; the number of sites allocated to co-operative rental housing projects under his Department's capital funding schemes; the number of sites allocated for co-operative home-ownership group schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18204/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

399 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of sites allocated to individuals to provide their own homes under the low-cost subsidised site scheme for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001 and up to the end of June 2002; the number of sites allocated for voluntary rental housing projects funded under his Department's capital funding schemes; the number of sites allocated to co-operative rental housing projects under his Department's capital funding schemes; the number of sites allocated for co-operative home-ownership group schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18204/02]

Question· oralPQ 329asked

398 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the total amount of Exchequer funding which has been provided to Kerry County Council for housing to date in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18202/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

398 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the total amount of Exchequer funding which has been provided to Kerry County Council for housing to date in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18202/02]

Question· oralPQ 328asked

396 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number and location of mains water supply projects in County Westmeath which are funded by his Department in 2002; and the sum of money allocated to each project. [18160/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

396 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number and location of mains water supply projects in County Westmeath which are funded by his Department in 2002; and the sum of money allocated to each project. [18160/02]

Question· oralPQ 327asked

395 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will provide the name and address of the contractor who did the work on a place (details supplied) mentioned in the annex to a letter sent to Deputy McGuinness on 4 July 2002 and supply the Deputy with details of the winning tender and the names, addresses and quotations of the under-bidders in the tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18141/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

395 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will provide the name and address of the contractor who did the work on a place (details supplied) mentioned in the annex to a letter sent to Deputy McGuinness on 4 July 2002 and supply the Deputy with details of the winning tender and the names, addresses and quotations of the under-bidders in the tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18141/02]

Question· oralPQ 326asked

394 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an employee (details supplied) of an organisation has been told by a welfare officer that stress is not considered an occupational injury in this country despite the fact that the organisation runs stress management courses for its staff which will result in the person's salary being cut off due to absence from work through stress; if he will investigate this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

394 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an employee (details supplied) of an organisation has been told by a welfare officer that stress is not considered an occupational injury in this country despite the fact that the organisation runs stress management courses for its staff which will result in the person's salary being cut off due to absence from work through stress; if he will investigate this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/02]

Question· oralPQ 325asked

393 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason a new house grant was not sanctioned in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that the applicant fits the criteria set down in the hardship provisions of the legislation; if he will review the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18139/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

393 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason a new house grant was not sanctioned in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that the applicant fits the criteria set down in the hardship provisions of the legislation; if he will review the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18139/02]

Question· oralPQ 324asked

392 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if a lone parent, who has been on a local authority housing list, can avail of a scheme to get a specifically built extension to their parent's home to accommodate them and their child; if he will give details in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18033/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

392 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if a lone parent, who has been on a local authority housing list, can avail of a scheme to get a specifically built extension to their parent's home to accommodate them and their child; if he will give details in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18033/02]

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