Environment

540 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Ministerial order he has given for the allocation of funding for a new sewerage system for Grange as the present system is overloaded and has now reached crisis point and is unable to cater for the present growth with serious health and safety issues; when it will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37695/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

540 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Ministerial order he has given for the allocation of funding for a new sewerage system for Grange as the present system is overloaded and has now reached crisis point and is unable to cater for the present growth with serious health and safety issues; when it will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37695/06]

539 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he proposes to take to compel developers to commence and progress to completion, in tandem with the private element of their approved construction works, their Part V obligations in all developments where there is an agreed transfer of houses to the relevant local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37510/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

539 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he proposes to take to compel developers to commence and progress to completion, in tandem with the private element of their approved construction works, their Part V obligations in all developments where there is an agreed transfer of houses to the relevant local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37510/06]

538 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will immediately make provision for the transfer of estates (details supplied) in County Limerick from the Limerick County Council area into the Limerick City boundary area, as these estates in their current situation effectively deny these residents any local political representation, in view of the fact that there will be no local consensus reached in resolving the boundary issue. [37490/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

538 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will immediately make provision for the transfer of estates (details supplied) in County Limerick from the Limerick County Council area into the Limerick City boundary area, as these estates in their current situation effectively deny these residents any local political representation, in view of the fact that there will be no local consensus reached in resolving the boundary issue. [37490/06]

537 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amounts granted to each local authority to fund public water supply projects in each of the past five years. [37474/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

537 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amounts granted to each local authority to fund public water supply projects in each of the past five years. [37474/06]

536 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amounts granted to each local authority to fund sewerage schemes and plants in each of the past five years. [37473/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

536 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amounts granted to each local authority to fund sewerage schemes and plants in each of the past five years. [37473/06]

535 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expenditure allocated by him for the development for a road (details supplied) in County Mayo for the past three years and for 2007 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37472/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

535 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expenditure allocated by him for the development for a road (details supplied) in County Mayo for the past three years and for 2007 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37472/06]

534 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the location where raw sewage still enters the sea in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37470/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

534 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the location where raw sewage still enters the sea in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37470/06]

533 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to suggestions that forest brash should be removed from sensitive sites where the nutrients may be causing damage to the ecosystem; his views on whether this would be feasible or if there are difficulties in operating such a policy. [37411/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

533 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to suggestions that forest brash should be removed from sensitive sites where the nutrients may be causing damage to the ecosystem; his views on whether this would be feasible or if there are difficulties in operating such a policy. [37411/06]

532 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a query (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37360/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

532 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a query (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37360/06]

548 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the needs of a charity (details supplied) in Dublin 12 in trying to access a suitable location for a recycling facility for used textiles; his further views on their request for information on accessing suitable raw materials for recycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37929/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

548 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the needs of a charity (details supplied) in Dublin 12 in trying to access a suitable location for a recycling facility for used textiles; his further views on their request for information on accessing suitable raw materials for recycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37929/06]

531 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will assist a charity (details supplied) in Dublin 10 in finding a suitable location for a textile bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37930/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

531 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will assist a charity (details supplied) in Dublin 10 in finding a suitable location for a textile bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37930/06]

544 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of commercial rates, of local development levies and of motor tax raised in each of the years 1994 to 1997; and the value expected in 2006. [37873/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

544 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of commercial rates, of local development levies and of motor tax raised in each of the years 1994 to 1997; and the value expected in 2006. [37873/06]

530 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of motor tax in each of the years 1994 to 1997; and the value expected in 2006. [37874/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

530 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of motor tax in each of the years 1994 to 1997; and the value expected in 2006. [37874/06]

529 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assessments of grey seal population in the past 10 years migrating from Scotland to the breeding grounds at Iniskea Islands; his views on whether there has been an increase in numbers in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37512/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

529 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assessments of grey seal population in the past 10 years migrating from Scotland to the breeding grounds at Iniskea Islands; his views on whether there has been an increase in numbers in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37512/06]

528 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated number and population of common seal at estuary entries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37455/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

528 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated number and population of common seal at estuary entries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37455/06]

300 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will arrange for research to be undertaken on the mental health of young people in areas with high incidence of joy-riding in view of the link between joy-riding and economic and resulting social disadvantage, physical environment and perceptions of public authorities established by a report published by UCD in October 2006 the nature and impact of joy-riding in Priorswood Report to the Priorswood Task Force on Joy-riding. [37878/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

300 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will arrange for research to be undertaken on the mental health of young people in areas with high incidence of joy-riding in view of the link between joy-riding and economic and resulting social disadvantage, physical environment and perceptions of public authorities established by a report published by UCD in October 2006 the nature and impact of joy-riding in Priorswood Report to the Priorswood Task Force on Joy-riding. [37878/06]

Neue Verfahren der Rauchgasentstickung bei Ersatzbrennstoff-Kraftwerken (G-SIG: 16011355)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 November 2006

Auswirkungen der in Ersatzbrennstoff-Kraftwerken (EBS-Kraftwerken) geplanten Verbrennung von schwermetallhaltigen Industrieabwässern nach dem Verfahren der Rauchgasentstickung auf Umwelt und Gesundheit, Stand der Technik der in Trostberg geplanten Rauchgasreinigung, Schadstoffausstoß, gesetzliche Reglungen für Rauchgasentstickung und Brenn- und Einsatzstoffe, mögliche Sondergenehmigungen für Pilotprojekte und Bezuschussung derselben, Anträge der Firma Sotec zur Anlage in Trostberg, vergleichbare Vorhaben im In- und Ausland, Weitergeltung der Andienungspflicht bei &quot;Verwertung&quot; besonders überwachungspflichtiger Abfälle, Kontrollmöglichkeiten <p> </p>

Nachhaltiger Konsum - Stand der Umsetzung (G-SIG: 16011353)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 November 2006

Förderung nachhaltigen und umweltfreundlichen Konsumverhaltens: Verbraucherinformation, geförderte Institutionen, Produktkennzeichnungen, erreichbare Verbrauchsuntergrenzen, Mobilfunkstrahlung, nachhaltige Geldanlagen, insbes. im Bereich Altersvorsorge, Ernährung und Wohlbefinden; Nationale Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie: Beitrag von ökologischer Landwirtschaft, erneuerbaren Energien und weiteren Marktbranchen, Produktinnovationen, Lebensstil und Konsummuster als Schwerpunktthema des nächsten Fortschrittsberichts; Aktivitäten auf EU-Ebene, individueller Autoverkehr, Grundsätze der öffentlichen Beschaffung <p> </p>

Commission working document - First progress Report on the strategy for the simplification of the regulatory environment

European Union · European Commission · 14 November 2006

tierhaltende Betriebe in der Landwirtschaft (Zucht- und Mastbetriebe): Aufsicht und Kontrollen

Austria · National Council · 9 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend tierhaltende Betriebe in der Landwirtschaft (Zucht- und Mastbetriebe): Aufsicht und Kontrollen

illegale Pflanzenschutzmittel in Österreich (z.B. Steiermark) - gerichtliche Strafanzeigen und Gerichtsverfahren

Austria · National Council · 9 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend illegale Pflanzenschutzmittel in Österreich (z.B. Steiermark) - gerichtliche Strafanzeigen und Gerichtsverfahren

287 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a derogation can be given from a local area development plan approved by a local authority for the provision of long-term nursing care and a retirement village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37354/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

287 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a derogation can be given from a local area development plan approved by a local authority for the provision of long-term nursing care and a retirement village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37354/06]

286 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Skibbereen sewerage scheme; if funding has been provided for same; the amount of funding and when it is expected to start. [37278/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

286 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Skibbereen sewerage scheme; if funding has been provided for same; the amount of funding and when it is expected to start. [37278/06]

285 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contacts he has had with South Dublin Council in respect of the new voting register regarding the fact that many voters who have been on the register for years have now been deleted; the advice he is offering to the council to correct this serious situation; if he will give assurances in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37277/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

285 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contacts he has had with South Dublin Council in respect of the new voting register regarding the fact that many voters who have been on the register for years have now been deleted; the advice he is offering to the council to correct this serious situation; if he will give assurances in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37277/06]

282 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of archaeologists from his Department that are to be decentralised to Waterford; the number that has applied to be decentralised; the efforts being made to encourage others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37240/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

282 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of archaeologists from his Department that are to be decentralised to Waterford; the number that has applied to be decentralised; the efforts being made to encourage others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37240/06]

281 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a waiver of fees for waste collection services for senior citizens; if there are proposals within his Department for such waiver or contribution towards the cost of waste collection for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37239/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

281 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a waiver of fees for waste collection services for senior citizens; if there are proposals within his Department for such waiver or contribution towards the cost of waste collection for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37239/06]

280 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if and when he will approve contract documents for the Kenmare water supply scheme, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37220/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

280 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if and when he will approve contract documents for the Kenmare water supply scheme, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37220/06]

279 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make funding available to Kilkenny County Council under the farm plastic recycling scheme where statistics show the need for this scheme to be rolled out to Kilkenny at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37218/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

279 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make funding available to Kilkenny County Council under the farm plastic recycling scheme where statistics show the need for this scheme to be rolled out to Kilkenny at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37218/06]

278 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to modify or improve the tenant purchase scheme for local authority tenants in view of the current valuation of houses, particularly in the greater Dublin area. [37215/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

278 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to modify or improve the tenant purchase scheme for local authority tenants in view of the current valuation of houses, particularly in the greater Dublin area. [37215/06]

283 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to put in place a rigorous inspection system for private rented accommodation with a view to improving rental accommodation standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37241/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

283 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to put in place a rigorous inspection system for private rented accommodation with a view to improving rental accommodation standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37241/06]

277 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the existing law is sufficiently robust to deal with landlords and their tenants who fail to respect the amenity of neighbours in respect of the condition of gardens, noise, the presentation of rubbish for collection, the regular maintenance of the external fabric and curtilage of the house and so on; and his views on introducing more robust legislation to ensure that landlords and their tenants respect the need to create strong communities in neighbourhoods where there is a high proportion of rented property. [37179/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

277 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the existing law is sufficiently robust to deal with landlords and their tenants who fail to respect the amenity of neighbours in respect of the condition of gardens, noise, the presentation of rubbish for collection, the regular maintenance of the external fabric and curtilage of the house and so on; and his views on introducing more robust legislation to ensure that landlords and their tenants respect the need to create strong communities in neighbourhoods where there is a high proportion of rented property. [37179/06]

276 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses built under the local authority housing measure of the national development plans; the amount of funding spent on this measure to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37144/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

276 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses built under the local authority housing measure of the national development plans; the amount of funding spent on this measure to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37144/06]

275 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will exempt registered packs of hounds from the regulations being proposed to control so called puppy farms; his views on whether registered packs of hounds are already stringently regulated by their governing bodies; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the breeding of hounds by the owners of registered packs is not carried out for commercial gain but only to provide replacements for older hounds in the pack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37118/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

275 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will exempt registered packs of hounds from the regulations being proposed to control so called puppy farms; his views on whether registered packs of hounds are already stringently regulated by their governing bodies; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the breeding of hounds by the owners of registered packs is not carried out for commercial gain but only to provide replacements for older hounds in the pack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37118/06]

39 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the approach his Department takes to the national spatial strategy in relation to community development in areas where there is rapid housing development but an imbalance in community facilities; the interface his Department has with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36779/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2006

39 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the approach his Department takes to the national spatial strategy in relation to community development in areas where there is rapid housing development but an imbalance in community facilities; the interface his Department has with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36779/06]

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 9 November 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Ireland.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment - Directives 85/337/EEC and 97/11/EC - National legislation - Participation by the public in certain assessment procedures upon payment of fees.#Case C-216/05.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 9 November 2006

366 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated by Wicklow County Council, Arklow Town Council, Bray Town Council and Wicklow Town Council for the essential repair grant schemes for 2006; if additional funding was requested; if such funding is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37064/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

366 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated by Wicklow County Council, Arklow Town Council, Bray Town Council and Wicklow Town Council for the essential repair grant schemes for 2006; if additional funding was requested; if such funding is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37064/06]

363 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of sewerage schemes currently awaiting approval or funding in his Department; if lack of progress in each or any case is likely to lead to pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37058/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

363 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of sewerage schemes currently awaiting approval or funding in his Department; if lack of progress in each or any case is likely to lead to pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37058/06]

362 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied data from the various air pollution monitoring locations throughout the country; the action or actions he proposes to take to address the most prominent features of the information; the pollutants most seriously in need of attention; his plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37057/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

362 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied data from the various air pollution monitoring locations throughout the country; the action or actions he proposes to take to address the most prominent features of the information; the pollutants most seriously in need of attention; his plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37057/06]

361 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons currently on the various local authority housing waiting lists; when he expects this demand to be met in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37055/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

361 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons currently on the various local authority housing waiting lists; when he expects this demand to be met in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37055/06]

358 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the road and bridge realignment at Bond Bridge, Maynooth, County Kildare will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37052/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

358 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the road and bridge realignment at Bond Bridge, Maynooth, County Kildare will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37052/06]

357 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the need to provide extra funding to Kildare County Council in order to undertake remedial works on main, county and regional roads that have suffered as a result of heavy traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37051/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

357 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the need to provide extra funding to Kildare County Council in order to undertake remedial works on main, county and regional roads that have suffered as a result of heavy traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37051/06]

356 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received communication from Kildare County Council or local interests relating to the need to carry out drainage or cleaning works at the Slate River, Allenwood, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37050/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

356 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received communication from Kildare County Council or local interests relating to the need to carry out drainage or cleaning works at the Slate River, Allenwood, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37050/06]

355 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants for shared ownership of annuity loan in the past 12 months; the number approved; the number drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37048/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

355 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants for shared ownership of annuity loan in the past 12 months; the number approved; the number drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37048/06]

354 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way it is intended that applicants for shared ownership or annuity loans, set at a maximum of €185,000 are expected to be able to acquire a home in view of the average cost of a dwelling at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37047/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

354 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way it is intended that applicants for shared ownership or annuity loans, set at a maximum of €185,000 are expected to be able to acquire a home in view of the average cost of a dwelling at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37047/06]

351 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount each local authority has received in funding from his Department in relation to the provision of accommodation for Travellers in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006. [36950/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

351 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount each local authority has received in funding from his Department in relation to the provision of accommodation for Travellers in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006. [36950/06]

350 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money each local authority has received from developers in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006 as part of their obligations under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36949/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

350 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money each local authority has received from developers in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006 as part of their obligations under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36949/06]

349 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses each local authority has built in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36948/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

349 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses each local authority has built in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36948/06]

348 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to tackle the illegal bonfires throughout the country around Halloween time; if he has established a working group to discuss with local authorities ways in which to protect public lands from fire damage and from the associated debris; and if he has considered allocating additional funds to local authorities to allow them to provide safe areas or secure platforms on which bonfires can be lit and supervised by responsible adults. [36945/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

348 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to tackle the illegal bonfires throughout the country around Halloween time; if he has established a working group to discuss with local authorities ways in which to protect public lands from fire damage and from the associated debris; and if he has considered allocating additional funds to local authorities to allow them to provide safe areas or secure platforms on which bonfires can be lit and supervised by responsible adults. [36945/06]

347 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will assist an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 10 which seeks access to clothes and so on for recycling; if he will advise it on possible sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36922/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

347 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will assist an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 10 which seeks access to clothes and so on for recycling; if he will advise it on possible sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36922/06]

346 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a letter from the Department of Transport seeking advice on the Waterford County Council application for 100% funding for the R708 access road to Waterford Airport; when that letter was received; the response he has given or plans to give to his colleague; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36921/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

346 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a letter from the Department of Transport seeking advice on the Waterford County Council application for 100% funding for the R708 access road to Waterford Airport; when that letter was received; the response he has given or plans to give to his colleague; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36921/06]