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Question· writtenPQ 351asked

345 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has concluded his review of the disabled persons grant scheme; and his views on funding 100% of the grant rather than requiring local authorities to fund 33%. [36877/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

345 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has concluded his review of the disabled persons grant scheme; and his views on funding 100% of the grant rather than requiring local authorities to fund 33%. [36877/06]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

342 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will issue regulations under the Local Government Act 2001 to allow by order the establishment of new town councils. [36868/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

342 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will issue regulations under the Local Government Act 2001 to allow by order the establishment of new town councils. [36868/06]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

340 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the definition of a national road, a regional road, a strategic road and a non-strategic road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36855/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

340 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the definition of a national road, a regional road, a strategic road and a non-strategic road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36855/06]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

339 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the calculation of the cost to the customer of installing water meters on their property is purely a matter to be decided on by the local authority, or if the Government has issued any guidelines on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36839/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

339 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the calculation of the cost to the customer of installing water meters on their property is purely a matter to be decided on by the local authority, or if the Government has issued any guidelines on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36839/06]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

332 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to Kildare County Council’s revised preliminary report and water services pricing policy report in respect of the upper Liffey valley sewerage scheme, stage three in view of the urgent sewerage treatment requirements in Naas, Johnstown, Kill, Newbridge, Kilcullen, Prosperous, Clane and Sallins; if these proposals will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36786/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

332 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to Kildare County Council’s revised preliminary report and water services pricing policy report in respect of the upper Liffey valley sewerage scheme, stage three in view of the urgent sewerage treatment requirements in Naas, Johnstown, Kill, Newbridge, Kilcullen, Prosperous, Clane and Sallins; if these proposals will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36786/06]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

331 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to extend the electorate for the Seanad university panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36785/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

331 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to extend the electorate for the Seanad university panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36785/06]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

330 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve a sewerage scheme for Little Island, County Cork; if he will agree to Cork County Council’s request (details supplied) to lay some sewers in Clash Road, Little Island as an advance contract for the project to allow the council to then carry out a resurfacing programme on Clash Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36784/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

330 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve a sewerage scheme for Little Island, County Cork; if he will agree to Cork County Council’s request (details supplied) to lay some sewers in Clash Road, Little Island as an advance contract for the project to allow the council to then carry out a resurfacing programme on Clash Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36784/06]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

329 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new houses built to date in 2006; the number of houses obtained by the local authorities under Part V; if he is satisfied with the operation of Part V; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36773/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

329 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new houses built to date in 2006; the number of houses obtained by the local authorities under Part V; if he is satisfied with the operation of Part V; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36773/06]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

328 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there has been a mid-term assessment of the local authority social and affordable housing plans for the period 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36772/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

328 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there has been a mid-term assessment of the local authority social and affordable housing plans for the period 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36772/06]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

352 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the tenancy sustainment programmes supported by his Department for homeless people who have been provided with a housing unit; if he will take further such action in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36956/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

352 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the tenancy sustainment programmes supported by his Department for homeless people who have been provided with a housing unit; if he will take further such action in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36956/06]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

327 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the funding that has been made available over the past ten years under section 10 of the Housing Act 1988; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36771/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

327 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the funding that has been made available over the past ten years under section 10 of the Housing Act 1988; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36771/06]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

326 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated number of homeless people in the greater Dublin area; if his attention has been drawn to the more noticeable number of people that are sleeping rough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36770/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

326 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated number of homeless people in the greater Dublin area; if his attention has been drawn to the more noticeable number of people that are sleeping rough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36770/06]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

325 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the volume of recycled material that is produced weekly; the usage of same; the volume used in the home market; the volume exported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36769/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

325 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the volume of recycled material that is produced weekly; the usage of same; the volume used in the home market; the volume exported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36769/06]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

324 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will approve the tender report for contract three for east Waterford water supply scheme, which was forwarded to his Department on 16 June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36751/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

324 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will approve the tender report for contract three for east Waterford water supply scheme, which was forwarded to his Department on 16 June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36751/06]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

336 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has made an announcement with regard to funding for the Enniscorthy main drainage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36815/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

336 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has made an announcement with regard to funding for the Enniscorthy main drainage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36815/06]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

322 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, with regard to the Enniscorthy main drainage scheme and recent local media reports of an announcement, these reports pertained to Part I of Phase III or if a section of the project is being fast-tracked; if so, the number of houses that could be serviced through this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37116/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

322 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, with regard to the Enniscorthy main drainage scheme and recent local media reports of an announcement, these reports pertained to Part I of Phase III or if a section of the project is being fast-tracked; if so, the number of houses that could be serviced through this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37116/06]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

241 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to sign the railway order for the Kildare route project; the reason for the delay in signing same since his announcement of his intention to grant the railway order on 13 August 2006; if the railway order has been referred to the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government for its consent; and the estimated timetable for the completion of the project in full. [36858/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

241 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to sign the railway order for the Kildare route project; the reason for the delay in signing same since his announcement of his intention to grant the railway order on 13 August 2006; if the railway order has been referred to the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government for its consent; and the estimated timetable for the completion of the project in full. [36858/06]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

124 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis for his statement on 6 October 2006 that house building will continue to perform strongly for the foreseeable future; the number of house and apartment completions to date in 2006; his estimates for the completions in 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36493/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

124 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis for his statement on 6 October 2006 that house building will continue to perform strongly for the foreseeable future; the number of house and apartment completions to date in 2006; his estimates for the completions in 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36493/06]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

120 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend building regulations to improve accessibility for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36632/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

120 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend building regulations to improve accessibility for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36632/06]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

365 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the provision of medium to short term drinking water supply throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37060/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

365 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the provision of medium to short term drinking water supply throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37060/06]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

118 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals for the provision and storage of an adequate drinking water supply throughout the country in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36570/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

118 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals for the provision and storage of an adequate drinking water supply throughout the country in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36570/06]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

115 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered the report of the National Consumer Agency on management fees and service charges levied on owners of property in multi-unit dwellings; if he will implement those recommendations which relate to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36505/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

115 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered the report of the National Consumer Agency on management fees and service charges levied on owners of property in multi-unit dwellings; if he will implement those recommendations which relate to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36505/06]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

114 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will make regulations increasing the spending limits for the 2007 general election; the amount to which spending limits will be increased; the persons he intends to consult regarding this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36514/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

114 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will make regulations increasing the spending limits for the 2007 general election; the amount to which spending limits will be increased; the persons he intends to consult regarding this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36514/06]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

112 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that according to his Department’s statistics, many local authorities do not inspect housing units used in the rental accommodation scheme as they do not have the funds to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36676/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

112 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that according to his Department’s statistics, many local authorities do not inspect housing units used in the rental accommodation scheme as they do not have the funds to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36676/06]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

111 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cases against Ireland, relating to environmental matters, which were commenced by the EU Commission in the European Court since 1997 to date in 2006; the stage to which each such case proceeded; the amount of legal costs incurred by the State in defending the cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36501/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

111 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cases against Ireland, relating to environmental matters, which were commenced by the EU Commission in the European Court since 1997 to date in 2006; the stage to which each such case proceeded; the amount of legal costs incurred by the State in defending the cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36501/06]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

109 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to notify local authorities of the rate support grant and the proceeds of motor taxation which will be allocated to each local authority for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36499/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

109 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to notify local authorities of the rate support grant and the proceeds of motor taxation which will be allocated to each local authority for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36499/06]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

108 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take on foot of the report from the Environmental Protection Agency which shows one in ten householders admit to backyard burning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36634/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

108 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take on foot of the report from the Environmental Protection Agency which shows one in ten householders admit to backyard burning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36634/06]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

107 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new libraries built since 1997; the number of positions vacant and unfilled; the length of time these positions are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36606/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

107 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new libraries built since 1997; the number of positions vacant and unfilled; the length of time these positions are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36606/06]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

105 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason delivery under Part V of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2002 has been so low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36626/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

105 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason delivery under Part V of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2002 has been so low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36626/06]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

100 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will enact section 59 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 to subject all local authority sewage treatment works to full EPA licensing regime. [36695/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

100 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will enact section 59 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 to subject all local authority sewage treatment works to full EPA licensing regime. [36695/06]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

99 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to publicise the fact that buildings energy ratings will be required on new dwellings commencing on or after 1 January 2007; the number of new dwellings it is estimated will be exempt from BER under the transitional arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36486/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

99 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to publicise the fact that buildings energy ratings will be required on new dwellings commencing on or after 1 January 2007; the number of new dwellings it is estimated will be exempt from BER under the transitional arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36486/06]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

323 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department had contact with the European Commission since Ireland was issued with a final written warning over its non-conformity with the habitats directive; the action his Department has taken to meet the directive requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36914/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

323 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department had contact with the European Commission since Ireland was issued with a final written warning over its non-conformity with the habitats directive; the action his Department has taken to meet the directive requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36914/06]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

106 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason his Department has failed to abide by a European Commission requirement to complete an overdue list of its most endangered species and natural habitats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36612/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

106 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason his Department has failed to abide by a European Commission requirement to complete an overdue list of its most endangered species and natural habitats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36612/06]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

102 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department had contact with the European Commission since Ireland was issued with a final written warning over its non-conformity with the habitats directive; the action his Department has taken to meet the directive requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36685/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

102 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department had contact with the European Commission since Ireland was issued with a final written warning over its non-conformity with the habitats directive; the action his Department has taken to meet the directive requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36685/06]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

98 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expected level of fines that Ireland faces for not complying with an obligation to provide a list of the State’s most endangered species and natural habitats to the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36614/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

98 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expected level of fines that Ireland faces for not complying with an obligation to provide a list of the State’s most endangered species and natural habitats to the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36614/06]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

97 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expected costs at present to the State for purchasing carbon allowances or credits per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

97 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expected costs at present to the State for purchasing carbon allowances or credits per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/06]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

96 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount by which local government expenditure has increased for each year since 1999 to date in 2006; the factors involved in contributing to this growth in expenditure under benchmarking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36646/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

96 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount by which local government expenditure has increased for each year since 1999 to date in 2006; the factors involved in contributing to this growth in expenditure under benchmarking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36646/06]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the goal of ensuring all neighbourhoods and estates are healthy safe communities, where people have the opportunity to live, learn and work with dignity; his further views on whether in Limerick and other council areas there is a clear pressing need for renewal and investment in suburban estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31187/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

113 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the goal of ensuring all neighbourhoods and estates are healthy safe communities, where people have the opportunity to live, learn and work with dignity; his further views on whether in Limerick and other council areas there is a clear pressing need for renewal and investment in suburban estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31187/06]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

95 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on implementing an estate renewal scheme in view of the growing community crisis gripping suburbs in Limerick and other areas which would involve a cocktail of funding, strategic interventions in health, housing, education and enterprise and which would not be a solely property led tax relief scheme, but a mix of incentives for development and other real investment in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31186/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

95 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on implementing an estate renewal scheme in view of the growing community crisis gripping suburbs in Limerick and other areas which would involve a cocktail of funding, strategic interventions in health, housing, education and enterprise and which would not be a solely property led tax relief scheme, but a mix of incentives for development and other real investment in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31186/06]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

91 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority housing schemes currently awaiting approval in his Department; the number of housing units represented by these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36494/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

91 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority housing schemes currently awaiting approval in his Department; the number of housing units represented by these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36494/06]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

90 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1533 of 27 September 2006, his plans to review the funding for architectural protection grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36439/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

90 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1533 of 27 September 2006, his plans to review the funding for architectural protection grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36439/06]

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