Environment

502 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new house grants refused due to failure to meet the occupancy clause at a development (details supplied) in County Cork. [26916/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004

502 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new house grants refused due to failure to meet the occupancy clause at a development (details supplied) in County Cork. [26916/04]

501 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to an application for funding under the capital assistance scheme from an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this can be passed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26915/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004

501 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to an application for funding under the capital assistance scheme from an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if this can be passed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26915/04]

500 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made since the passing of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004; and when he will appoint board members of the residential tenancies board. [26898/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004

500 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made since the passing of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004; and when he will appoint board members of the residential tenancies board. [26898/04]

499 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable and Part V homes provided by local authorities and developers in 2001, 2002, 2003 and to date in 2004; and the projections of those statistics for 2005, 2006 and 2007. [26869/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004

499 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable and Part V homes provided by local authorities and developers in 2001, 2002, 2003 and to date in 2004; and the projections of those statistics for 2005, 2006 and 2007. [26869/04]

506 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of settlements, on an individual county council and city borough basis, which have been made with developers under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 in the period from the 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2003, in respect of the transfer of completed dwellings, the transfer of fully or partially serviced sites on site, the transfer of dwelling, sites or lands at another location and the payment of a monetary contribution; the number of housing units forfeited in lieu in cases in which monetary compensation was paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27108/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004

506 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of settlements, on an individual county council and city borough basis, which have been made with developers under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 in the period from the 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2003, in respect of the transfer of completed dwellings, the transfer of fully or partially serviced sites on site, the transfer of dwelling, sites or lands at another location and the payment of a monetary contribution; the number of housing units forfeited in lieu in cases in which monetary compensation was paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27108/04]

498 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of possible affordable and Part V housing units which have been replaced by cash levies by developers to local authorities over the past two years. [26868/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004

498 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of possible affordable and Part V housing units which have been replaced by cash levies by developers to local authorities over the past two years. [26868/04]

497 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a dedicated auditing unit in his Department assessing and monitoring the day-to-day spend of his Department with particular reference to major projects; if so, the number of staff involved; if the staff have accountancy qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26852/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004

497 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a dedicated auditing unit in his Department assessing and monitoring the day-to-day spend of his Department with particular reference to major projects; if so, the number of staff involved; if the staff have accountancy qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26852/04]

496 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will issue of the chosen firm’s fee proposal for recruitment of a consultant engineer to prepare the detailed design and contract documents for the Patrickswell-Adare sewerage scheme; and when the scheme is scheduled to commence construction. [26836/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2004

496 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will issue of the chosen firm’s fee proposal for recruitment of a consultant engineer to prepare the detailed design and contract documents for the Patrickswell-Adare sewerage scheme; and when the scheme is scheduled to commence construction. [26836/04]

Wasserstraßengesetz

Austria · National Council · 29 October 2004

Bundesgesetz über Aufgaben und Organisation der Bundes-Wasserstraßenverwaltung - Wasserstraßengesetz <i>(Gründung der Bundesgesellschaft via</i> <i>donau-Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH für Telematik und</i> <i>Donauschifffahrt)</i>

393 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the essential repairs grant which is administered by local authorities (details supplied); the works which are included and those which are not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26740/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

393 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the essential repairs grant which is administered by local authorities (details supplied); the works which are included and those which are not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26740/04]

392 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the five measurable performance indicators which he regards as target of greatest priority within his Department; the way in which this measure has changed in each year since 1997; his views on whether confining priorities to five indicators gives too partial a picture of departmental priorities; and if he will indicate the movement over the period 1997 to 2004 of other primary indicators of performance. [26719/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

392 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the five measurable performance indicators which he regards as target of greatest priority within his Department; the way in which this measure has changed in each year since 1997; his views on whether confining priorities to five indicators gives too partial a picture of departmental priorities; and if he will indicate the movement over the period 1997 to 2004 of other primary indicators of performance. [26719/04]

391 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps which have been taken to prevent persons, political parties, third parties, any other local authority or the Office of the Revenue Commissioners from deleting names from the register of electors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26685/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

391 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps which have been taken to prevent persons, political parties, third parties, any other local authority or the Office of the Revenue Commissioners from deleting names from the register of electors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26685/04]

390 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will investigate a street (details supplied) in Dublin 8 where only one dwelling is now registered as a private rented dwelling on this street; the options that are available to residents on the street to ensure that landlords manage their houses properly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26642/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

390 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will investigate a street (details supplied) in Dublin 8 where only one dwelling is now registered as a private rented dwelling on this street; the options that are available to residents on the street to ensure that landlords manage their houses properly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26642/04]

389 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 549 of 23 March 2004, the position regarding an application for funding to upgrade a water supply (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26641/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

389 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 549 of 23 March 2004, the position regarding an application for funding to upgrade a water supply (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26641/04]

388 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the concerns of the Irish Rural Dwellers Association regarding planning here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

388 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the concerns of the Irish Rural Dwellers Association regarding planning here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/04]

387 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his estimate of the total revenue raised by local authorities from development levies in each year since 1997; and his best estimate of the increase in the rate of contribution as a result of the adoption in March 2004 of the regime of development contributions. [26581/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

387 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his estimate of the total revenue raised by local authorities from development levies in each year since 1997; and his best estimate of the increase in the rate of contribution as a result of the adoption in March 2004 of the regime of development contributions. [26581/04]

386 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the provision of the new sewerage scheme for Castletown-Geoghegan and its hinterlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26564/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

386 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the provision of the new sewerage scheme for Castletown-Geoghegan and its hinterlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26564/04]

385 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the proposal emanating form Westmeath County Council to upgrade and refurbish a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26563/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

385 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the proposal emanating form Westmeath County Council to upgrade and refurbish a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26563/04]

384 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of the purchase, repair and storage of the electronic voting machines;. [26562/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

384 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of the purchase, repair and storage of the electronic voting machines;. [26562/04]

383 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a proposal from Kildare County Council to provide a sewerage scheme for the village of Milltown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26523/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

383 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a proposal from Kildare County Council to provide a sewerage scheme for the village of Milltown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26523/04]

382 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received proposals for an extension to the Athy sewerage treatment plant; if he will approve the proposal; and the likely timescale that he envisages for completion of the project. [26522/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

382 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received proposals for an extension to the Athy sewerage treatment plant; if he will approve the proposal; and the likely timescale that he envisages for completion of the project. [26522/04]

381 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a preliminary report from Kildare County Council on the proposed Moone-Timolin-Balitore sewerage scheme; if he will approve this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26521/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

381 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a preliminary report from Kildare County Council on the proposed Moone-Timolin-Balitore sewerage scheme; if he will approve this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26521/04]

380 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of Kildare County Council’s proposal for a new sewerage treatment system for Rathangan; if his Department has approved the preliminary report on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26520/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

380 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of Kildare County Council’s proposal for a new sewerage treatment system for Rathangan; if his Department has approved the preliminary report on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26520/04]

379 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be provided for improvement and an extension to the sewerage treatment plant in Inagh, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26519/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

379 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be provided for improvement and an extension to the sewerage treatment plant in Inagh, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26519/04]

378 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue collected by Repak from its members; the way in which this compares with his estimate of the cost per tonne to local authorities of collecting and disposing of waste; and his estimate of household contributions through waste charges. [26485/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

378 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue collected by Repak from its members; the way in which this compares with his estimate of the cost per tonne to local authorities of collecting and disposing of waste; and his estimate of household contributions through waste charges. [26485/04]

377 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the essential repairs grant which is administered by local authorities; the works which are included and those which are not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26443/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

377 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the essential repairs grant which is administered by local authorities; the works which are included and those which are not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26443/04]

376 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which air pollution monitoring equipment is currently in use in or adjacent to the various towns and villages in north Kildare; if the equipment is of modern standards and capable of meeting today’s requirements; if monitors are adequately dispersed to achieve an accurate reflection of air quality in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26624/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

376 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which air pollution monitoring equipment is currently in use in or adjacent to the various towns and villages in north Kildare; if the equipment is of modern standards and capable of meeting today’s requirements; if monitors are adequately dispersed to achieve an accurate reflection of air quality in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26624/04]

290 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications her Department has received for milk production farm family partnership by persons who are also in a REP scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26589/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

290 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications her Department has received for milk production farm family partnership by persons who are also in a REP scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26589/04]

289 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way in which her policy on a person who is in a REP scheme and wishes to apply for milk production farm family partnership operates; the way in which they apply for the above; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26588/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 October 2004

289 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way in which her policy on a person who is in a REP scheme and wishes to apply for milk production farm family partnership operates; the way in which they apply for the above; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26588/04]

The European Environment and Health Action Plan 2004-2010

European Union · European Parliament · 28 October 2004

Opinion of Advocate General Stix-Hackl delivered on 28 October 2004.#Vereniging voor Energie, Milieu en Water and Others v Directeur van de Dienst uitvoering en toezicht energie.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: College van Beroep voor het bedrijfsleven - Netherlands.#Internal market in electricity - Preferential access to the system for cross-border transmission of electricity - Undertaking previously responsible for the operation of services of general economic interest - Long-term contracts existing prior to the liberalisation of the market - Directive 96/92/EC - Principle of non-discrimination - Principles of the protection of legitimate expectation and of legal certainty.#Case C-17/03.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 28 October 2004

Umweltinformationsgesetz (UIG-Novelle 2004)

Austria · National Council · 27 October 2004

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (641 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Umweltinformationsgesetz geändert wird (UIG-Novelle 2004)

Übereinkommen von Aarhus über den Zugang zu Informationen, die Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligung an Entscheidungsverfahren und den Zugang zu Gerichten in Umweltangelegenheiten

Austria · National Council · 27 October 2004

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (654 d.B.): Übereinkommen von Aarhus über den Zugang zu Informationen, die Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligung an Entscheidungsverfahren und den Zugang zu Gerichten in Umweltangelegenheiten samt Erklärung

Emissionszertifikategesetz

Austria · National Council · 27 October 2004

Bericht des Umweltausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (624 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Emissionszertifikategesetz, BGBl. I Nr. 46/2004, geändert wird

393 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is necessary to be in permanent employment in order to qualify for the shared ownership scheme; if working in long-term temporary employment in the public service can qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26328/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

393 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is necessary to be in permanent employment in order to qualify for the shared ownership scheme; if working in long-term temporary employment in the public service can qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26328/04]

392 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make contact with South Dublin Council in Tallaght to discuss the need for the upgrade of Tallaght fire station on the Belgard Road; if his attention has been drawn to the local view that additional resources are now required for the fire services in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26300/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

392 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make contact with South Dublin Council in Tallaght to discuss the need for the upgrade of Tallaght fire station on the Belgard Road; if his attention has been drawn to the local view that additional resources are now required for the fire services in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26300/04]

391 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the statement (details supplied) on 30 September 2004, in reference to a submission from Dublin City Council in relation to proposals on the sale of council flats, was untrue; and if the submission in fact came from management and not the members of the council. [26280/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

391 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the statement (details supplied) on 30 September 2004, in reference to a submission from Dublin City Council in relation to proposals on the sale of council flats, was untrue; and if the submission in fact came from management and not the members of the council. [26280/04]

390 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans a new urban village renewal scheme when the current scheme expires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26251/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

390 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans a new urban village renewal scheme when the current scheme expires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26251/04]

389 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide support and funding to Clare County Council in view of the fact that the council has now taken over responsibility since the 6 September 2004 for housing in Shannon town, County Clare which will have a huge drain on its resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26250/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

389 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide support and funding to Clare County Council in view of the fact that the council has now taken over responsibility since the 6 September 2004 for housing in Shannon town, County Clare which will have a huge drain on its resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26250/04]

388 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce regulations exempting certain structures erected adjacent to licensed premises providing shelter for patrons who smoke from planning control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26080/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

388 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce regulations exempting certain structures erected adjacent to licensed premises providing shelter for patrons who smoke from planning control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26080/04]

387 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that a clerical officer, for example with An Post, is not eligible for employment in the same grade within the local authority system, not meeting existing leaving certificate education requirements, notwithstanding the fact that they have other education qualifications and skills, for instance in IT; and if he proposes to change the education regulations for entry into the local authorities. [26050/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

387 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that a clerical officer, for example with An Post, is not eligible for employment in the same grade within the local authority system, not meeting existing leaving certificate education requirements, notwithstanding the fact that they have other education qualifications and skills, for instance in IT; and if he proposes to change the education regulations for entry into the local authorities. [26050/04]

386 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the compensation a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is entitled to for not cutting turf on their bog. [26038/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

386 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the compensation a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is entitled to for not cutting turf on their bog. [26038/04]

385 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the name, relevant qualifications and process by which each person appointed to a State board operating under the aegis of his Department was appointed since 1994. [26022/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

385 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the name, relevant qualifications and process by which each person appointed to a State board operating under the aegis of his Department was appointed since 1994. [26022/04]

384 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units, which make up part of a development for housing on land of more than 0.2 acres or consisting of five or more houses, for which planning permission has been granted since the enactment of the Planning and Development Act 2000. [26007/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

384 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units, which make up part of a development for housing on land of more than 0.2 acres or consisting of five or more houses, for which planning permission has been granted since the enactment of the Planning and Development Act 2000. [26007/04]

383 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to the Exchequer of reinstating the first time buyers grant to its pre-abolition level to apply to new and second-hand homes. [26006/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

383 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to the Exchequer of reinstating the first time buyers grant to its pre-abolition level to apply to new and second-hand homes. [26006/04]

382 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount it would cost to increase the total social housing rental housing stock in the State by 30%. [26005/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

382 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount it would cost to increase the total social housing rental housing stock in the State by 30%. [26005/04]

381 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of increasing the disabled persons housing grant to cover 100% of the cost of approved building costs on the basis of need. [26004/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

381 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of increasing the disabled persons housing grant to cover 100% of the cost of approved building costs on the basis of need. [26004/04]

380 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the forthcoming study on the retail planning guidelines; if it will deal with the issue of below cost selling; and if it will be open to submissions from members of the public as well as persons involved professionally in the sector. [26651/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

380 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the forthcoming study on the retail planning guidelines; if it will deal with the issue of below cost selling; and if it will be open to submissions from members of the public as well as persons involved professionally in the sector. [26651/04]

379 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are schemes or grants to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with heating installation at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26274/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

379 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are schemes or grants to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with heating installation at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26274/04]

378 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of correspondence (details supplied), local authorities will discount or disregard in full the carers allowance as income for the purposes of rent assessment by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26083/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2004

378 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of correspondence (details supplied), local authorities will discount or disregard in full the carers allowance as income for the purposes of rent assessment by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26083/04]