Environment

626 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when tenants of local authority flats complexes will be able to purchase their dwellings from the relevant local authority; and if he will ensure local authorities are legally bound to ensure that the moneys raised by the sale of such flats will be ring-fenced to replenish the local authority housing stock. [35600/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

626 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when tenants of local authority flats complexes will be able to purchase their dwellings from the relevant local authority; and if he will ensure local authorities are legally bound to ensure that the moneys raised by the sale of such flats will be ring-fenced to replenish the local authority housing stock. [35600/06]

625 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be given for the provision of a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal. [35599/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

625 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be given for the provision of a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal. [35599/06]

624 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he set up an independent electoral commission to deal with all aspects of elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35581/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

624 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he set up an independent electoral commission to deal with all aspects of elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35581/06]

623 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue from development levies in 2002 and in the most recent year for which figures are available; and the amount of same that was raised from housing development. [35580/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

623 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue from development levies in 2002 and in the most recent year for which figures are available; and the amount of same that was raised from housing development. [35580/06]

622 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average development levy per new house in each council in 2002 and in the most recent year for which figures are available. [35579/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

622 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average development levy per new house in each council in 2002 and in the most recent year for which figures are available. [35579/06]

621 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1528 of 27 September 2006, the status of these regional water schemes; when he will approve funding for the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35430/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

621 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1528 of 27 September 2006, the status of these regional water schemes; when he will approve funding for the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35430/06]

620 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will grant aid the proposals from Louth County Council to construct the Drogheda port access route which is part of the Drogheda Northern Environs Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35403/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

620 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will grant aid the proposals from Louth County Council to construct the Drogheda port access route which is part of the Drogheda Northern Environs Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35403/06]

619 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated amount of uncollected car tax on a yearly basis for each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35399/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

619 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated amount of uncollected car tax on a yearly basis for each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35399/06]

618 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason there are two measures of energy efficiency, elemental and overall heat loss, acceptable under the Building Regulations; if his Department has conducted or commissioned comparative analysis research of the two methods; if not, his views on commissioning such research; his further views on whether efficiency efforts might benefit from only one measure of energy efficiency being permitted under the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35375/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

618 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason there are two measures of energy efficiency, elemental and overall heat loss, acceptable under the Building Regulations; if his Department has conducted or commissioned comparative analysis research of the two methods; if not, his views on commissioning such research; his further views on whether efficiency efforts might benefit from only one measure of energy efficiency being permitted under the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35375/06]

617 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on new research mentioned on a television programme in October 2006 (details supplied), which indicated that two houses which both meet the building regulations on energy efficiency but where one house, meeting the requirements as measured by the overall heat loss method, may in fact be up to 30% more energy efficient than another house which meets the requirements as measured by the elemental method; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35374/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

617 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on new research mentioned on a television programme in October 2006 (details supplied), which indicated that two houses which both meet the building regulations on energy efficiency but where one house, meeting the requirements as measured by the overall heat loss method, may in fact be up to 30% more energy efficient than another house which meets the requirements as measured by the elemental method; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35374/06]

616 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reduce the fee for an environmental licence from the Environmental Protection Agency for poultry producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35358/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

616 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reduce the fee for an environmental licence from the Environmental Protection Agency for poultry producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35358/06]

615 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if maps without references to the Ordnance Survey Ireland and necessary licensing information interfere with development planning or Part 8 processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35339/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

615 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if maps without references to the Ordnance Survey Ireland and necessary licensing information interfere with development planning or Part 8 processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35339/06]

614 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a certificate of qualification under the rural renewal scheme will issue to a company (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35338/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

614 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a certificate of qualification under the rural renewal scheme will issue to a company (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35338/06]

613 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that Cork County Council is ensuring estate management companies are set-up as originally intended namely dealing with apartment type development; if the local authority can deal with this issue at planning stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35337/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

613 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that Cork County Council is ensuring estate management companies are set-up as originally intended namely dealing with apartment type development; if the local authority can deal with this issue at planning stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35337/06]

612 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is possible to bring forward legislation to deal with the issue of estate management companies charging a fee for the maintenance of open housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35336/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

612 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is possible to bring forward legislation to deal with the issue of estate management companies charging a fee for the maintenance of open housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35336/06]

611 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 648 of 14 February 2006, if as part of his review he will consider the need for regulations for the location of adult shops and so on out of residential areas or close to schools and other inappropriate locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35326/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

611 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 648 of 14 February 2006, if as part of his review he will consider the need for regulations for the location of adult shops and so on out of residential areas or close to schools and other inappropriate locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35326/06]

610 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount expended on photographers by his Department for events and publicity leaflet production in his constituency and the constituency of each Minister of State of his Department in the years 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35285/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

610 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount expended on photographers by his Department for events and publicity leaflet production in his constituency and the constituency of each Minister of State of his Department in the years 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35285/06]

608 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated in 2006 from his Department to Kerry County Council for the disabled persons grant and the essential repairs grant schemes; the way this level of funding compares with each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35241/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

608 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated in 2006 from his Department to Kerry County Council for the disabled persons grant and the essential repairs grant schemes; the way this level of funding compares with each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35241/06]

607 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to address extremely high levels of radon gas recorded by the RPII in respect of areas in County Kerry, including Annascaul and Castleisland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35240/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

607 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to address extremely high levels of radon gas recorded by the RPII in respect of areas in County Kerry, including Annascaul and Castleisland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35240/06]

606 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the provision of an upgraded sewerage scheme for Bruff, County Limerick in view of the fact that the council's fee for the appointment of consultants to prepare a preliminary report for the scheme was approved in 2005 and budget approval for the planning phase was made on 7 June 2006. [35239/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

606 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the provision of an upgraded sewerage scheme for Bruff, County Limerick in view of the fact that the council's fee for the appointment of consultants to prepare a preliminary report for the scheme was approved in 2005 and budget approval for the planning phase was made on 7 June 2006. [35239/06]

605 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding provision of the water supply scheme to Croom and Patrickswell. [35238/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

605 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding provision of the water supply scheme to Croom and Patrickswell. [35238/06]

604 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Galway; the area it will service; when construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35181/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

604 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Galway; the area it will service; when construction of the works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35181/06]

603 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Ireland had applied prior to 13 August 2004 for an extension on the deadlines in the provisions of Article 5.2 of Council Directive 1999/31/EC pursuant to Article 17(4) of 2002/96/EC (details supplied); and if he will provide a copy of the application and a copy of the notice from the Commission informing the other Member States of this decision. [35102/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

603 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Ireland had applied prior to 13 August 2004 for an extension on the deadlines in the provisions of Article 5.2 of Council Directive 1999/31/EC pursuant to Article 17(4) of 2002/96/EC (details supplied); and if he will provide a copy of the application and a copy of the notice from the Commission informing the other Member States of this decision. [35102/06]

609 Mr. Callanan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation with regard to Mountbellew sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35273/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

609 Mr. Callanan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation with regard to Mountbellew sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35273/06]

602 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the state of the proposed new extension to the Mountbellow, Ballinasloe, County Galway sewerage scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the growth of the town is restricted due to lack of sewerage capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36074/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

602 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the state of the proposed new extension to the Mountbellow, Ballinasloe, County Galway sewerage scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the growth of the town is restricted due to lack of sewerage capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36074/06]

601 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available towards the restoration of a mill along the River Barrow in Bagenalstown, County Carlow. [35563/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

601 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available towards the restoration of a mill along the River Barrow in Bagenalstown, County Carlow. [35563/06]

600 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent decision by the Icelandic Government to permit the whaling of two species of whale; his views on the decision; if the Government has condemned the development; the action the Government intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35407/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

600 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent decision by the Icelandic Government to permit the whaling of two species of whale; his views on the decision; if the Government has condemned the development; the action the Government intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35407/06]

628 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the case where a number of connections are required on a farm, there is a Government policy or guidelines on the cost to the farmer of installing a number of water meters on their property, or if this is a matter for the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35634/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

628 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the case where a number of connections are required on a farm, there is a Government policy or guidelines on the cost to the farmer of installing a number of water meters on their property, or if this is a matter for the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35634/06]

627 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is official Government policy or guidelines on the cost to the customer of installing water meters on their property, or if this is a matter for the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35633/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

627 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is official Government policy or guidelines on the cost to the customer of installing water meters on their property, or if this is a matter for the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35633/06]

599 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the mounting feelings of discontent amongst farmers and their families over what some feel is discrimination, whereby local authorities are introducing water charges on farms, with these charges including installation and maintenance of the meter; his views on whether these additional charges will impact severely on farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35349/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

599 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the mounting feelings of discontent amongst farmers and their families over what some feel is discrimination, whereby local authorities are introducing water charges on farms, with these charges including installation and maintenance of the meter; his views on whether these additional charges will impact severely on farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35349/06]

598 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the recent decision by the European Court of Justice that there was no protection under Irish law for certain limited species that are not native to Ireland, in contravention of the 1992 EU Habitats Directive; and the measures he intends to take to ensure future compliance with the said directive. [35171/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

598 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the recent decision by the European Court of Justice that there was no protection under Irish law for certain limited species that are not native to Ireland, in contravention of the 1992 EU Habitats Directive; and the measures he intends to take to ensure future compliance with the said directive. [35171/06]

499 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government with a view to securing funding for Waterford County Council for the upgrade of the approach road to Waterford Regional Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35659/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

499 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government with a view to securing funding for Waterford County Council for the upgrade of the approach road to Waterford Regional Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35659/06]

Klärschlammkompostieranlage in Kautzen im Waldviertel

Austria · National Council · 30 October 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bettina Hradecsni, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Klärschlammkompostieranlage in Kautzen im Waldviertel

Überflutungen in der Nordtiroler Gemeinde Bach

Austria · National Council · 30 October 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Überflutungen in der Nordtiroler Gemeinde Bach

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

Austria · National Council · 30 October 2006

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

Immissionsschutzgesetz-Luft, Änderung (IG-L-Novelle 2006)

Austria · National Council · 30 October 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Immissionsschutzgesetz-Luft geändert wird (IG-L-Novelle 2006)

Emissionszertifikategesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 30 October 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Karlheinz Kopf, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Emissionszertifikategesetz geändert wird

Criminal law protection of the environment

European Union · European Parliament · 26 October 2006

208 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the numbers of staff in his Department who have indicated willingness to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35010/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

208 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the numbers of staff in his Department who have indicated willingness to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35010/06]

207 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a copy of the training specification for the BER inspection programme. [35009/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

207 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a copy of the training specification for the BER inspection programme. [35009/06]

206 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the recent situation in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 6, he is preparing legislation for the protection, planning, design and management of green spaces and parks. [34993/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

206 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the recent situation in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 6, he is preparing legislation for the protection, planning, design and management of green spaces and parks. [34993/06]

205 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a statutory basis to the provision of green spaces and parks, not including the planning codes; and if there is a duty on local authorities to provide parks. [34992/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

205 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a statutory basis to the provision of green spaces and parks, not including the planning codes; and if there is a duty on local authorities to provide parks. [34992/06]

204 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department provides specific, ring-fenced financial supports for the capital development of parks or green space infrastructure at local Government level. [34991/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

204 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department provides specific, ring-fenced financial supports for the capital development of parks or green space infrastructure at local Government level. [34991/06]

203 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a unit or permanent staff in his Department responsible for policy development for parks and green spaces. [34990/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

203 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a unit or permanent staff in his Department responsible for policy development for parks and green spaces. [34990/06]

202 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Ministerial directives, strategies or policies, his Department has issued in relation to the planning, design and management of green spaces and parks during the current Government’s term of office; if guidelines or directives to county managers in respect of parks or open spaces matters have been issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34989/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

202 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Ministerial directives, strategies or policies, his Department has issued in relation to the planning, design and management of green spaces and parks during the current Government’s term of office; if guidelines or directives to county managers in respect of parks or open spaces matters have been issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34989/06]

201 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority parks or parks and landscape services departments that are staffed with professionally qualified landscape horticulturists, landscape architects or landscape managers; the local authorities which run such departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34988/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

201 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority parks or parks and landscape services departments that are staffed with professionally qualified landscape horticulturists, landscape architects or landscape managers; the local authorities which run such departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34988/06]

200 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when officials from his Department will visit Athy to meet officials from Athy Town Council to discuss the proposed remedial works scheme in estates (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34975/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

200 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when officials from his Department will visit Athy to meet officials from Athy Town Council to discuss the proposed remedial works scheme in estates (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34975/06]

199 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the situation to allow tenants of voluntary housing associations to purchase their houses outright; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34974/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

199 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the situation to allow tenants of voluntary housing associations to purchase their houses outright; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34974/06]

198 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if having regard to the provision of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2006, he will take steps to ensure that local authorities do not concentrate social housing units in any one part of a development in view of the requirement to achieve social integration, and local authorities be encouraged to ensure that social and affordable units are spread throughout all developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34973/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

198 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if having regard to the provision of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2006, he will take steps to ensure that local authorities do not concentrate social housing units in any one part of a development in view of the requirement to achieve social integration, and local authorities be encouraged to ensure that social and affordable units are spread throughout all developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34973/06]

197 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if having regard to the provision of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, he will require local authorities to enter into detailed agreements with developers at pre-planning stage in relation to the delivery of social and affordable housing, as per each local authority housing strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34972/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

197 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if having regard to the provision of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, he will require local authorities to enter into detailed agreements with developers at pre-planning stage in relation to the delivery of social and affordable housing, as per each local authority housing strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34972/06]