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Question· Schriftliche Anfrage2227/Jschriftliche anfrage

offene Fragen zur Tätigkeit der Bundesbeschaffungs-Gesellschaft m.b.H. (BBG)

Austria · National Council · 21 October 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Erwin Kaipel, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend offene Fragen zur Tätigkeit der Bundesbeschaffungs-Gesellschaft m.b.H. (BBG)

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage2226/Jschriftliche anfrage

Initiativen des Umweltministeriums zur Stadtökologie in Wien: "NATUR findet Stadt"

Austria · National Council · 21 October 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Kai Jan Krainer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Initiativen des Umweltministeriums zur Stadtökologie in Wien: "NATUR findet Stadt"

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to ongoing and increasing problems with flooding in north Dublin city and county; if his attention has further been drawn to concerns of local residents that this problem has arisen due to the high level of development which is taking place in the area and to the fact that the existing surface water drainage system is completely inadequate to cope with this development; if an area-wide study of the drainage infrastructure will be undertaken in order to identify a solution to this serious problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25918/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

216 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to ongoing and increasing problems with flooding in north Dublin city and county; if his attention has further been drawn to concerns of local residents that this problem has arisen due to the high level of development which is taking place in the area and to the fact that the existing surface water drainage system is completely inadequate to cope with this development; if an area-wide study of the drainage infrastructure will be undertaken in order to identify a solution to this serious problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25918/04]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Dúchas underwater heritage unit; and the details of its staffing and budget. [25894/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

215 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Dúchas underwater heritage unit; and the details of its staffing and budget. [25894/04]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to a project (details supplied) in County Galway; the area it will service; when it is envisaged construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25889/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

214 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to a project (details supplied) in County Galway; the area it will service; when it is envisaged construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25889/04]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to a project (details supplied) in County Galway; the area it will service; when it is envisaged construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25886/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

213 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to a project (details supplied) in County Galway; the area it will service; when it is envisaged construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25886/04]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to a project (details supplied) in County Galway; the area it will service; when it is envisaged construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25885/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

212 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to a project (details supplied) in County Galway; the area it will service; when it is envisaged construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25885/04]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the numbers employed by local authorities on 1 January 1998 and 1 January 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25871/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

211 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the numbers employed by local authorities on 1 January 1998 and 1 January 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25871/04]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1248 of 29 September 2004, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all documentation as requested was submitted by the applicant under registered cover approximately four years ago and that despite this, further documentation has been requested over this period; the further information that is outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25867/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

210 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1248 of 29 September 2004, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that all documentation as requested was submitted by the applicant under registered cover approximately four years ago and that despite this, further documentation has been requested over this period; the further information that is outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25867/04]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will work closely with the Ministers for Transport and Enterprise, Trade and Employment on an issue (details supplied). [25858/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

209 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will work closely with the Ministers for Transport and Enterprise, Trade and Employment on an issue (details supplied). [25858/04]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider banning leaflets which purport to offer services or represent charities which are not accompanied by a permanent address and a telephone land line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25857/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

208 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider banning leaflets which purport to offer services or represent charities which are not accompanied by a permanent address and a telephone land line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25857/04]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will work closely with the Departments of Transport and for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (details supplied). [25859/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2004

150 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will work closely with the Departments of Transport and for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (details supplied). [25859/04]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

303 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Castletownbere sewerage scheme; when grant aid will be allocated for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25803/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

303 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Castletownbere sewerage scheme; when grant aid will be allocated for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25803/04]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

302 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Inishannon regional water scheme and the extension of same to the areas of Ballinspittle, Garretstown and Kilbritton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25802/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

302 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Inishannon regional water scheme and the extension of same to the areas of Ballinspittle, Garretstown and Kilbritton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25802/04]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

301 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on water charges for national schools in view of the fact that many schools are struggling to raise funding from parents and friends; if this charge can be dropped from schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25740/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

301 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on water charges for national schools in view of the fact that many schools are struggling to raise funding from parents and friends; if this charge can be dropped from schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25740/04]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

300 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the priorities of his Department following the recent Cabinet changes; the programme being followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25721/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

300 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the priorities of his Department following the recent Cabinet changes; the programme being followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25721/04]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

299 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans to investigate the interest rates of the shared ownership loans as operated by local authorities in view of present bank interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25710/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

299 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans to investigate the interest rates of the shared ownership loans as operated by local authorities in view of present bank interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25710/04]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

298 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for the shared ownership loan submitted to Kildare County Council in each of the past three years; the number accepted and drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25709/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

298 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for the shared ownership loan submitted to Kildare County Council in each of the past three years; the number accepted and drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25709/04]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

297 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to put structures in place to link the information on residential services requirements recorded on the national intellectual disability database with local authority housing waiting lists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25633/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

297 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to put structures in place to link the information on residential services requirements recorded on the national intellectual disability database with local authority housing waiting lists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25633/04]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

296 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a revised estimate was submitted by Kilkenny Borough Council for the refurbishment scheme at Ossory Park, Kilkenny; the amount drawn down by the KBC to date for this scheme; the number of houses now being completed; the expected finish date for the remaining houses in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25618/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

296 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a revised estimate was submitted by Kilkenny Borough Council for the refurbishment scheme at Ossory Park, Kilkenny; the amount drawn down by the KBC to date for this scheme; the number of houses now being completed; the expected finish date for the remaining houses in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25618/04]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

295 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is currently a huge disparity between the levels of provision at county council level for disabled persons and essential repairs grants; if he will encourage local authorities that are making inadequate provision to meet their locally identified need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25607/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

295 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is currently a huge disparity between the levels of provision at county council level for disabled persons and essential repairs grants; if he will encourage local authorities that are making inadequate provision to meet their locally identified need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25607/04]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

294 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its review of the disabled persons grant scheme and the essential repairs grant scheme; if it is envisaged that these schemes will be 100% funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2004

294 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its review of the disabled persons grant scheme and the essential repairs grant scheme; if it is envisaged that these schemes will be 100% funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/04]

Question· writtenPQ 453asked

594 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will include the CORI justice commission’s policy recommendations (details supplied) in all policy areas within his Department. [25734/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

594 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will include the CORI justice commission’s policy recommendations (details supplied) in all policy areas within his Department. [25734/04]

Question· writtenPQ 452asked

593 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give consideration to a request for assistance from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25474/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

593 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give consideration to a request for assistance from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25474/04]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

592 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will issue a circular to local authorities regarding the provisions relating to pre-planning consultations between developers and council planners, in particular to the availability of records of such discussions to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25473/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

592 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will issue a circular to local authorities regarding the provisions relating to pre-planning consultations between developers and council planners, in particular to the availability of records of such discussions to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25473/04]

Question· writtenPQ 450asked

591 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has given consideration to the possibility of using geothermal heating systems in the local authority housing programme. [25465/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

591 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has given consideration to the possibility of using geothermal heating systems in the local authority housing programme. [25465/04]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

590 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the location of phone antennae near built up areas including schools, hospitals and nursing homes; and if he intends to issue new guidelines for the erection of phone antennae and base stations in view of the general movement towards wireless technology. [25464/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

590 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the location of phone antennae near built up areas including schools, hospitals and nursing homes; and if he intends to issue new guidelines for the erection of phone antennae and base stations in view of the general movement towards wireless technology. [25464/04]

Question· writtenPQ 448asked

589 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to a project (details supplied) in County Galway; when it is envisaged construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25463/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

589 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position pertaining to a project (details supplied) in County Galway; when it is envisaged construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25463/04]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

588 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that building regulations provide for adequate soundproofing in partition walls between adjoining properties; if he has plans to introduce, amend or alter existing regulations regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25413/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

588 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that building regulations provide for adequate soundproofing in partition walls between adjoining properties; if he has plans to introduce, amend or alter existing regulations regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25413/04]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

586 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the proposals submitted to him by Dublin City Council in respect of the sale of council owned flats and maisonettes to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25297/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

586 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the proposals submitted to him by Dublin City Council in respect of the sale of council owned flats and maisonettes to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25297/04]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

584 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been made to approve and implement the Shanganagh-Bray main drainage and the Corke Abbey pumping station schemes documents (details supplied) which was submitted to his Department in June 2003 and which were the subject of Question No. 783 of 27 April 2004. [25255/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

584 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been made to approve and implement the Shanganagh-Bray main drainage and the Corke Abbey pumping station schemes documents (details supplied) which was submitted to his Department in June 2003 and which were the subject of Question No. 783 of 27 April 2004. [25255/04]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

583 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of Kildare County Council’s proposed upgrade of the Kildare town sewerage treatment plant; the likely costs involved; and the timescale for delivery of the necessary works. [25252/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

583 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of Kildare County Council’s proposed upgrade of the Kildare town sewerage treatment plant; the likely costs involved; and the timescale for delivery of the necessary works. [25252/04]

Question· writtenPQ 441asked

582 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a waiting list of 286 tenants in Dublin City Council for extensions due to overcrowded accommodation or severe disabilities; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that €21 million from his Department would be needed to clear these lists and that current funding is only adequate to clear approximately 80 applications each year; the action he is taking to ensure Dublin City Council has an adequate budget to meet this basic demand from its tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

582 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a waiting list of 286 tenants in Dublin City Council for extensions due to overcrowded accommodation or severe disabilities; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that €21 million from his Department would be needed to clear these lists and that current funding is only adequate to clear approximately 80 applications each year; the action he is taking to ensure Dublin City Council has an adequate budget to meet this basic demand from its tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/04]

Question· writtenPQ 440asked

581 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the O’Brien’s Bridge waste water treatment system in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25186/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

581 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the O’Brien’s Bridge waste water treatment system in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25186/04]

Question· writtenPQ 437asked

578 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it will cost approximately €1 million to run the new Kilsellagh water scheme in Sligo; if he will reimburse Sligo County Council for the upkeep in view of the fact that this will have a major impact on their funding if it is has to come out of current budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25118/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

578 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it will cost approximately €1 million to run the new Kilsellagh water scheme in Sligo; if he will reimburse Sligo County Council for the upkeep in view of the fact that this will have a major impact on their funding if it is has to come out of current budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25118/04]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

576 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will take steps to terminate the planning fee for objectors as required by a decision of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

576 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will take steps to terminate the planning fee for objectors as required by a decision of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/04]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

575 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if all construction work on development sites in residential areas will take place between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. except in exceptional circumstances regardless of whether planning permission has been granted by a local authority or by An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25093/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

575 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if all construction work on development sites in residential areas will take place between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. except in exceptional circumstances regardless of whether planning permission has been granted by a local authority or by An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25093/04]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

574 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the entitlements of farmers to the collection of plastic silage wrap and bale wrap in view of the fact that they are taxed a collection fee when paying for the wrap; the details of the collection agreement in place with the relevant collection companies; and the persons whom the farmers can contact when the wrap is not collected for more than 12 months. [25073/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

574 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the entitlements of farmers to the collection of plastic silage wrap and bale wrap in view of the fact that they are taxed a collection fee when paying for the wrap; the details of the collection agreement in place with the relevant collection companies; and the persons whom the farmers can contact when the wrap is not collected for more than 12 months. [25073/04]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

573 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made by his Department to date to fulfil the commitments on the environment contained in the common chapter of the national development plan and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25064/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

573 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made by his Department to date to fulfil the commitments on the environment contained in the common chapter of the national development plan and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25064/04]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

572 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation with regard to the Lisdoonvarna water supply scheme stage 2 extension to Ballyvaughan and Fanore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25063/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

572 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation with regard to the Lisdoonvarna water supply scheme stage 2 extension to Ballyvaughan and Fanore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25063/04]

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