Environment

196 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the densities of developments being granted by local authorities in provincial areas; his further views on whether high density developments are more suited to town centres, or large urban areas; his views on whether there is currently too high an emphasis in the marketplace on the provision of small apartment units, that do not provide for life-long occupancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34971/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

196 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the densities of developments being granted by local authorities in provincial areas; his further views on whether high density developments are more suited to town centres, or large urban areas; his views on whether there is currently too high an emphasis in the marketplace on the provision of small apartment units, that do not provide for life-long occupancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34971/06]

195 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from Athy Town Council for the appointment of two community wardens; if he will approve this application; if funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34970/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

195 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from Athy Town Council for the appointment of two community wardens; if he will approve this application; if funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34970/06]

194 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision being made for the elderly in rural areas, where the recycling facilities are being withdrawn and there is no local authority refuse collection. [34953/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

194 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision being made for the elderly in rural areas, where the recycling facilities are being withdrawn and there is no local authority refuse collection. [34953/06]

193 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations including statutory instruments and article references governing where and when obscure glass may or must be used in buildings in built-up areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34949/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

193 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations including statutory instruments and article references governing where and when obscure glass may or must be used in buildings in built-up areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34949/06]

21 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount of State funding spent on staging the Ryder Cup in September 2006 in the K-Club, Co. Kildare, including tourism and Fáilte Ireland, the various Government Departments including Environment, Heritage and Local Government; if an evaluation has been carried out on the cost and benefit of the event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34701/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2006

21 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount of State funding spent on staging the Ryder Cup in September 2006 in the K-Club, Co. Kildare, including tourism and Fáilte Ireland, the various Government Departments including Environment, Heritage and Local Government; if an evaluation has been carried out on the cost and benefit of the event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34701/06]

Judgment of the Court (Sixth Chamber) of 26 October 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Republic of Finland.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Directive 2001/42/EC -Assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment - Failure to implement within the prescribed period.#Case C-159/06.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 26 October 2006

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 26 October 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Grand Duchy of Luxemburg.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Directive 2001/42/EC - Assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment - Failure to implement within the prescribed period.#Case C-77/06.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 26 October 2006

280 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by local authority of the number of applicants on local authority housing lists; the national average waiting time; the local authority with the longest waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34882/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2006

280 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by local authority of the number of applicants on local authority housing lists; the national average waiting time; the local authority with the longest waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34882/06]

279 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the legislative process will be completed which will allow tenants of local authority flats to purchase their flats under the tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34881/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2006

279 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the legislative process will be completed which will allow tenants of local authority flats to purchase their flats under the tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34881/06]

278 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing units here; the number of these which are affordable housing units; and the number which are social housing units. [34788/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2006

278 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing units here; the number of these which are affordable housing units; and the number which are social housing units. [34788/06]

276 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a development (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will clarify the reason for the delay in progressing this development. [34691/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2006

276 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a development (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will clarify the reason for the delay in progressing this development. [34691/06]

275 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is intended to enact sections 55 to 62 of the Local Government Act 2001 before 1 December 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34689/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2006

275 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is intended to enact sections 55 to 62 of the Local Government Act 2001 before 1 December 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34689/06]

274 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in the provision of all sewerage schemes in County Limerick. [34688/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2006

274 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in the provision of all sewerage schemes in County Limerick. [34688/06]

273 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in the provision of the proposed sewage scheme in Athea, County Limerick. [34687/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2006

273 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in the provision of the proposed sewage scheme in Athea, County Limerick. [34687/06]

Entschließungsantrag zum Gesetz zur Einführung einer Biokraftstoffquote durch Änderung des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes und zur Änderung energie- und stromsteuerrechtlicher Vorschriften (Biokraftstoffquotengesetz - BioKraftQuG) (G-SIG: 16000791)

Germany · German Bundestag · 25 October 2006

Ablehnung und Überarbeitung des Entwurfs des Biokraftstoffquotengesetzes: keine höheren Kraftstoffpreise durch die Beimischung, Berücksichtigung der Interessen der betroffenen KMU <p> </p>

Entschließungsantrag zum Gesetz zur Einführung einer Biokraftstoffquote durch Änderung des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes und zur Änderung energie- und stromsteuerrechtlicher Vorschriften (Biokraftstoffquotengesetz - BioKraftQuG) (G-SIG: 16000790)

Germany · German Bundestag · 25 October 2006

Einbringung eines Gesetzentwurfs zur Sicherung des Fortbestands biogener Reinkraftstoffe über 2012 hinaus (Besteuerung mit Ziel des Preisvorteils gegenüber fossilen Kraftstoffen), Besteuerungsverfahren mit minimalem bürokratischen Aufwand, Einbeziehung und Förderung weiterer Pflanzenöle neben Rapsöl, Verordnungserlass zum Biokraftstoffanbau, Neuregelung der Sondertatbestände zur Ökosteuer <p> </p>

710 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority housing units which, having been returned to the local authority, are boarded up; the average length of time within each local authority area that such housing units remain boarded up; the action he proposes to take in order to reduce the time such housing units spend boarded up, or to prevent them lying unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34667/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

710 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority housing units which, having been returned to the local authority, are boarded up; the average length of time within each local authority area that such housing units remain boarded up; the action he proposes to take in order to reduce the time such housing units spend boarded up, or to prevent them lying unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34667/06]

709 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to develop Gormanstown Airfield as part of the Government affordable housing initiative; if the site is in the ownership of the Department of Defence; the discussions which have taken place on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34641/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

709 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to develop Gormanstown Airfield as part of the Government affordable housing initiative; if the site is in the ownership of the Department of Defence; the discussions which have taken place on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34641/06]

708 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria for persons with disabilities for seeking employment opportunities within his Department; the application procedures that apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34592/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

708 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria for persons with disabilities for seeking employment opportunities within his Department; the application procedures that apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34592/06]

707 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons currently employed in his Department whose status has changed to that of disabled since commencement of their employment with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34591/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

707 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons currently employed in his Department whose status has changed to that of disabled since commencement of their employment with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34591/06]

706 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding Wexford County Council received for rural roads for each year from 2000 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34579/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

706 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding Wexford County Council received for rural roads for each year from 2000 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34579/06]

705 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to store the electronic voting machines in County Wexford in the years 2002 to date in 2006; when the machines will be moved out of Wexford to a central location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34578/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

705 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to store the electronic voting machines in County Wexford in the years 2002 to date in 2006; when the machines will be moved out of Wexford to a central location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34578/06]

704 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dedicated recycling centres in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34577/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

704 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dedicated recycling centres in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34577/06]

703 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the decentralisation plans in his Department; when his Department will be fully decentralised to County Wexford; the way this date compares with his original date for decentralising; if his Department has rented office space in County Wexford to accommodate staff; the percentage of staff who have agreed to be decentralised; the number of staff who moved to other Departments in the past two years; the number of staff who plan to move to other Departments in the next number of months; and if so, what Department. [34576/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

703 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the decentralisation plans in his Department; when his Department will be fully decentralised to County Wexford; the way this date compares with his original date for decentralising; if his Department has rented office space in County Wexford to accommodate staff; the percentage of staff who have agreed to be decentralised; the number of staff who moved to other Departments in the past two years; the number of staff who plan to move to other Departments in the next number of months; and if so, what Department. [34576/06]

702 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proportion of the cost of each tribunal made up of legal fees, and the amount of money spent on legal fees in respect of tribunals in each of the years since 1997, under the aegis of his Department. [34551/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

702 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proportion of the cost of each tribunal made up of legal fees, and the amount of money spent on legal fees in respect of tribunals in each of the years since 1997, under the aegis of his Department. [34551/06]

701 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received an application for funding from Dublin City Council for the development of playground facilities at Willie Pearse Park, Crumlin; if his Department has granted funding to Dublin City Council in the past five years for the development of playground facilities at this park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34522/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

701 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received an application for funding from Dublin City Council for the development of playground facilities at Willie Pearse Park, Crumlin; if his Department has granted funding to Dublin City Council in the past five years for the development of playground facilities at this park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34522/06]

700 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people currently employed in connection with the Wicklow National park; their respective roles and positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34459/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

700 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people currently employed in connection with the Wicklow National park; their respective roles and positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34459/06]

699 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he last raised the issue of litter in urban areas with local authorities here; if he has sent, in the last year, a circular to local authorities regarding their responsibilities under the Litter Act, 1982 and other Local Government legislation; if he is satisfied that local authorities are carrying out their responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34458/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

699 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he last raised the issue of litter in urban areas with local authorities here; if he has sent, in the last year, a circular to local authorities regarding their responsibilities under the Litter Act, 1982 and other Local Government legislation; if he is satisfied that local authorities are carrying out their responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34458/06]

698 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed sewerage scheme for Gweedore, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34409/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

698 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed sewerage scheme for Gweedore, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34409/06]

697 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if measures are being put in place to make a polling station (details supplied) in County Galway wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34403/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

697 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if measures are being put in place to make a polling station (details supplied) in County Galway wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34403/06]

696 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason an association (details supplied) is not a prescribed body with similar rights to An Taisce; when same will happen for this association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34402/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

696 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason an association (details supplied) is not a prescribed body with similar rights to An Taisce; when same will happen for this association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34402/06]

695 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the 10 breeds of dogs controlled under the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998; his views on introducing new regulations to ensure that such dogs are microchipped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34396/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

695 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the 10 breeds of dogs controlled under the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998; his views on introducing new regulations to ensure that such dogs are microchipped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34396/06]

694 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will inform Galway County Council that funding is available from his Department, on request, to finance the up-grade of the Tubber Road, Gort, to facilitate the provision of a second access to Gort Town from the proposed new N18; if he will further inform the County Council that the Government supports the provision of the second access as per his statement to an organisation (details supplied) when he met them in Gort recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34371/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

694 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will inform Galway County Council that funding is available from his Department, on request, to finance the up-grade of the Tubber Road, Gort, to facilitate the provision of a second access to Gort Town from the proposed new N18; if he will further inform the County Council that the Government supports the provision of the second access as per his statement to an organisation (details supplied) when he met them in Gort recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34371/06]

693 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his meeting with an organisation (details supplied) in County Galway; the undertaking and commitments given to the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34370/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

693 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his meeting with an organisation (details supplied) in County Galway; the undertaking and commitments given to the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34370/06]

692 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans in place to enforce the recent recommendations by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child which in Article 62, states that the Committee is concerned that little political and financial importance is given to the creation of recreational facilities and that increasing housing demands may further hamper the developments of playgrounds and public space and which in Article 63, states that the Committee recommends that the State party place more emphasis on the creation of facilities for children to enjoy leisure, recreation and cultural activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34334/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

692 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans in place to enforce the recent recommendations by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child which in Article 62, states that the Committee is concerned that little political and financial importance is given to the creation of recreational facilities and that increasing housing demands may further hamper the developments of playgrounds and public space and which in Article 63, states that the Committee recommends that the State party place more emphasis on the creation of facilities for children to enjoy leisure, recreation and cultural activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34334/06]

690 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date on the local authority housing measure of the National Development Plan to date; the amount estimated to be spent on this measure by the end of the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34285/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

690 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date on the local authority housing measure of the National Development Plan to date; the amount estimated to be spent on this measure by the end of the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34285/06]

689 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date on non-national road measures under the National Development Plan; the amount estimated to be spent by the end of the programme; the breakdown of each for the Border Midland Western and south and east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34269/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

689 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date on non-national road measures under the National Development Plan; the amount estimated to be spent by the end of the programme; the breakdown of each for the Border Midland Western and south and east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34269/06]

688 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the draft management plan for the Burren National Park to be published, in view of Clare County Council proceeding with an integrated plan to protect the environment of the Burren. [34096/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

688 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the draft management plan for the Burren National Park to be published, in view of Clare County Council proceeding with an integrated plan to protect the environment of the Burren. [34096/06]

687 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of a report (details supplied). [34090/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

687 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of a report (details supplied). [34090/06]

686 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the upgrading of the sewerage treatment plant at Tarbert, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34059/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

686 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the upgrading of the sewerage treatment plant at Tarbert, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34059/06]

685 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the means by which the Local Government Fund allocation for each administrative area is calculated to provide for the additional cost of providing additional recycling facilities, such as the extension of door to door dry and composting recycling facilities; if he has had requests from local authorities for such support; if so, the local authorities which have submitted these requests; the outcomes of these requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34058/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

685 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the means by which the Local Government Fund allocation for each administrative area is calculated to provide for the additional cost of providing additional recycling facilities, such as the extension of door to door dry and composting recycling facilities; if he has had requests from local authorities for such support; if so, the local authorities which have submitted these requests; the outcomes of these requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34058/06]

684 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will assist local authorities with capital costs in relation to the establishment or maintenance of archives; if it is intended to go beyond temporary funding options for such archives; the local authorities have applied for either permanent or temporary funding; if it is a requirement that archive facilities be attached to a library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34057/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

684 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will assist local authorities with capital costs in relation to the establishment or maintenance of archives; if it is intended to go beyond temporary funding options for such archives; the local authorities have applied for either permanent or temporary funding; if it is a requirement that archive facilities be attached to a library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34057/06]

683 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the arrangements in relation to the employment by local authorities of an archivist; if it is intended to formally recognise records management as a function of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34056/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

683 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the arrangements in relation to the employment by local authorities of an archivist; if it is intended to formally recognise records management as a function of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34056/06]

691 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of playgrounds supplied by local and State authorities in the past 10 years. [34333/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

691 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of playgrounds supplied by local and State authorities in the past 10 years. [34333/06]

682 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount, the name and location of every public playground here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34037/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

682 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount, the name and location of every public playground here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34037/06]

681 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will sanction an application by Carlow County Council for the construction of an extension to the house of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow which has been with his Department for some time for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34028/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

681 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will sanction an application by Carlow County Council for the construction of an extension to the house of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow which has been with his Department for some time for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34028/06]

680 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the funding application (details supplied) in Dublin 17; if his Department is seeking or awaiting further information from Dublin City Council in relation to this funding application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34003/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

680 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the funding application (details supplied) in Dublin 17; if his Department is seeking or awaiting further information from Dublin City Council in relation to this funding application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34003/06]

679 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on the development of a species action plan, a fluvial audit of the Nore, a translocation programme, development of rehabilitation measures and the establishment of a captive breeding programme for margaritifera durrovensis; his plan to adapt approaches developed in the Owenriff for wider implementation in margaritifera catchments mainly in the context of the river basin management plans required under the water framework directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33996/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

679 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on the development of a species action plan, a fluvial audit of the Nore, a translocation programme, development of rehabilitation measures and the establishment of a captive breeding programme for margaritifera durrovensis; his plan to adapt approaches developed in the Owenriff for wider implementation in margaritifera catchments mainly in the context of the river basin management plans required under the water framework directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33996/06]

678 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are housing projects or schemes for people with a disability particularly on the northside of Dublin. [33963/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

678 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are housing projects or schemes for people with a disability particularly on the northside of Dublin. [33963/06]

677 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if sanction to tender has been given for Coolgreany sewerage scheme, County Wexford; when it is expected that work will commence on this scheme; the period of construction and the expected cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33962/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2006

677 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if sanction to tender has been given for Coolgreany sewerage scheme, County Wexford; when it is expected that work will commence on this scheme; the period of construction and the expected cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33962/06]