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Question· writtenPQ 161asked

217 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions or communications he has had with Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes concerning the possible reduction in the number of local authorities from 34 to 22; the way that the reduction will be achieved; if, at any time, or in any form, the local authorities to be affected were identified or indicated; the local authorities that were affected; if he has accepted this particular recommendation of the review group; the way he intends to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36568/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2010

217 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions or communications he has had with Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes concerning the possible reduction in the number of local authorities from 34 to 22; the way that the reduction will be achieved; if, at any time, or in any form, the local authorities to be affected were identified or indicated; the local authorities that were affected; if he has accepted this particular recommendation of the review group; the way he intends to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36568/10]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

81 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the extent to which he has examined the various sectors within the portfolio of his Department with a view to identifying at least ten key objectives to assist in a programme for economic recovery; the response expected from each sector; if specific objectives have been or will be set; the degree to which the manufacturing sector is likely to be involved with particular reference to job creation; the extent to which innovation is likely to be utilised with optimum benefits; the extent to which trade is likely to function in a competitive environment; the precise number of jobs likely to be created over a specific period against the backdrop of the national debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36403/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2010

81 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the extent to which he has examined the various sectors within the portfolio of his Department with a view to identifying at least ten key objectives to assist in a programme for economic recovery; the response expected from each sector; if specific objectives have been or will be set; the degree to which the manufacturing sector is likely to be involved with particular reference to job creation; the extent to which innovation is likely to be utilised with optimum benefits; the extent to which trade is likely to function in a competitive environment; the precise number of jobs likely to be created over a specific period against the backdrop of the national debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36403/10]

Question· writtenPQ 439asked

508 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry did not receive the full amount due to them in REP scheme for 2009 and when will they receive their 2010 payment. [35983/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

508 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry did not receive the full amount due to them in REP scheme for 2009 and when will they receive their 2010 payment. [35983/10]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

472 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress of the Irish National Trust in acquiring and presenting significant heritage properties; the budget of the trust in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of staff employed by it in each of those years; the remuneration awarded to each of the board members and chief executive officer in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36521/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

472 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress of the Irish National Trust in acquiring and presenting significant heritage properties; the budget of the trust in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; the number of staff employed by it in each of those years; the remuneration awarded to each of the board members and chief executive officer in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36521/10]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

471 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government which specific targets for construction in the water services investment programme were met; the amount of the €5.8 billion allocated to the scheme that has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36520/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

471 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government which specific targets for construction in the water services investment programme were met; the amount of the €5.8 billion allocated to the scheme that has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36520/10]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

470 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received any requests for funding from Cobh Town Council or Cork County Council to prevent or alleviate landslides in Cobh or to repair damaged caused by landslides in the area; if so, will he provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36514/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

470 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received any requests for funding from Cobh Town Council or Cork County Council to prevent or alleviate landslides in Cobh or to repair damaged caused by landslides in the area; if so, will he provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36514/10]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

469 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of funds provided to voluntary housing organisations in each of the past ten years and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36411/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

469 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of funds provided to voluntary housing organisations in each of the past ten years and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36411/10]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

467 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to cover the control and remediation of abandoned or orphaned landfill sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36351/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

467 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to cover the control and remediation of abandoned or orphaned landfill sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36351/10]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

468 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the moneys collected through the landfill levy scheme can be used to carry out necessary remedial works on a landfill site (details supplied) in County Kildare, that has now been closed by a court order and whose operating company is now in liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36352/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

468 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the moneys collected through the landfill levy scheme can be used to carry out necessary remedial works on a landfill site (details supplied) in County Kildare, that has now been closed by a court order and whose operating company is now in liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36352/10]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

466 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the operators of the landfill at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare paid the landfill levies required; if not, the amount outstanding and the efforts being made to collect same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36350/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

466 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the operators of the landfill at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare paid the landfill levies required; if not, the amount outstanding and the efforts being made to collect same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36350/10]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

465 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money collected to date from the landfill levy; the intended use of the moneys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36349/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

465 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money collected to date from the landfill levy; the intended use of the moneys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36349/10]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

464 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Ireland signed the Aarhus Convention and when it is intended that Ireland will ratify that convention, and if in the meantime an Aarhus certificate can be applied for to cover a suitable subject for such a certificate in Ireland in view of the fact that the convention has been signed but not ratified to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36348/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

464 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Ireland signed the Aarhus Convention and when it is intended that Ireland will ratify that convention, and if in the meantime an Aarhus certificate can be applied for to cover a suitable subject for such a certificate in Ireland in view of the fact that the convention has been signed but not ratified to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36348/10]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

458 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the exact details asked of each county and city council in regard to council land banks that were to be included in the land aggregation scheme; the county and city council lands being forwarded for inclusion in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36196/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

458 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the exact details asked of each county and city council in regard to council land banks that were to be included in the land aggregation scheme; the county and city council lands being forwarded for inclusion in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36196/10]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

457 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for a foreshore licence (details supplied) in County Cork; if the local authority is now permitted to proceed with the public advertisement phase if it so wishes; to give a timeframe for the issuance of a decision on the foreshore license once the planning process has been concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36194/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

457 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for a foreshore licence (details supplied) in County Cork; if the local authority is now permitted to proceed with the public advertisement phase if it so wishes; to give a timeframe for the issuance of a decision on the foreshore license once the planning process has been concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36194/10]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

456 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 40 of 8 July 2010, the position regarding the proposed legislation and his plans, if any, to introduce a grant to upgrade septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36162/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

456 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 40 of 8 July 2010, the position regarding the proposed legislation and his plans, if any, to introduce a grant to upgrade septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36162/10]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

454 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the purchase of boglands (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35989/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

454 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the purchase of boglands (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35989/10]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

462 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations on local authorities to ensure that services and infrastructure are provided in estates where the developers either cannot or will not complete works; his plans to address the problems that arise in these estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36309/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

462 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations on local authorities to ensure that services and infrastructure are provided in estates where the developers either cannot or will not complete works; his plans to address the problems that arise in these estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36309/10]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

451 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date on which he will publish the national audit report in respect of unfinished housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35894/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

451 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date on which he will publish the national audit report in respect of unfinished housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35894/10]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

450 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will release funds to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to enable them to upgrade works on the Maretimo stream, Blackrock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

450 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will release funds to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to enable them to upgrade works on the Maretimo stream, Blackrock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/10]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

449 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the regional planning guidelines and the democratically adopted Cork county development plan and Cork area strategic plan in the context of a recent An Bord Pleanála decision regarding development of park and ride facilities at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35725/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

449 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the regional planning guidelines and the democratically adopted Cork county development plan and Cork area strategic plan in the context of a recent An Bord Pleanála decision regarding development of park and ride facilities at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35725/10]

Question· writtenPQ 384asked

455 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government has received a formal letter of notice from the European Commission in relation to the possible imposition of fines for its failure to sufficiently clean up the toxic waste at the former Irish Ispat site at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36142/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

455 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government has received a formal letter of notice from the European Commission in relation to the possible imposition of fines for its failure to sufficiently clean up the toxic waste at the former Irish Ispat site at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36142/10]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

447 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the European Commission has issued a final written warning for Ireland’s non-compliance with the 2005 Court of Justice waste ruling and cited the site (details supplied) as requiring a licence irregardless of any committee’s deliberations as to the future use of the site. [36646/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

447 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the European Commission has issued a final written warning for Ireland’s non-compliance with the 2005 Court of Justice waste ruling and cited the site (details supplied) as requiring a licence irregardless of any committee’s deliberations as to the future use of the site. [36646/10]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

446 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1413 of 29 September 2010 stating that Ireland is currently awaiting a response from the European Commission addressing Ireland’s current position on the regulatory status of a site (details supplied); if a reply has been received and the date on which if was received. [36643/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

446 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1413 of 29 September 2010 stating that Ireland is currently awaiting a response from the European Commission addressing Ireland’s current position on the regulatory status of a site (details supplied); if a reply has been received and the date on which if was received. [36643/10]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

444 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision that has been made for persons living abroad who are unaware of the non-principal private residence tax and are facing penalties on top of the €200 tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36339/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

444 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision that has been made for persons living abroad who are unaware of the non-principal private residence tax and are facing penalties on top of the €200 tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36339/10]

Bill· Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)Bill 764open

Royal Commission (London) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2010

A Bill to make provision for the establishment of a Royal Commission to consider the future challenges facing London in housing, transport, the environment, population, equality, the City and the wider economy, and such other matters as the Royal Commission considers appropriate; and for connected purposes

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage6557/Jschriftliche anfrage

Schlachtbetrieb in Gmunden

Austria · National Council · 7 October 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Schlachtbetrieb in Gmunden <i>(Wiedereröffnung in einem Wohngebiet)</i>

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will meet a deputation from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35650/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

204 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will meet a deputation from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35650/10]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a finalised list of contaminated sites promised by the Environmental Protection Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35584/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

203 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a finalised list of contaminated sites promised by the Environmental Protection Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35584/10]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the conditions placed on multi-unit developments for the provision of recycling facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35583/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

202 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the conditions placed on multi-unit developments for the provision of recycling facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35583/10]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the remuneration awarded to all board members of all State agencies under his Department’s control in the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35575/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

201 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the remuneration awarded to all board members of all State agencies under his Department’s control in the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35575/10]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless persons identified in the homeless counts of 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35566/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

200 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless persons identified in the homeless counts of 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35566/10]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in issuing a response to a person (details supplied); if an urgent response to the query can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35505/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

199 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in issuing a response to a person (details supplied); if an urgent response to the query can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35505/10]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that he has received an application from Kildare County Council for a development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35477/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

197 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that he has received an application from Kildare County Council for a development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35477/10]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35476/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

196 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35476/10]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his proposal to designate the Blackwater Estuary in County Cork as a special protection area, (details supplied) the impact, if any, this proposed designation would have on the use of the river by those involved in water based activities such as power-boating, sailing, water-skiing, fishing and other such activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35466/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

195 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his proposal to designate the Blackwater Estuary in County Cork as a special protection area, (details supplied) the impact, if any, this proposed designation would have on the use of the river by those involved in water based activities such as power-boating, sailing, water-skiing, fishing and other such activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35466/10]

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage6538/Jschriftliche anfrage

Singvogelfang im OÖ-Salzkammergut

Austria · National Council · 6 October 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Singvogelfang im OÖ-Salzkammergut

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

292 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in reference to a proposed special protection area, SPA, site, (details supplied) if the Minister or his National Parks and Wildlife Service officials will make a comprehensive statement on the proposed SPA; if this statement will fully set out the entire requirements the designation will impose on local stakeholders including farmers, fishermen, oyster fishermen, foreshore licence holders and aquaculture licence holders; if he will provide comprehensive maps of the proposed SPA; if the Minister or a representative of the National Parks and Wildlife Service will meet with local stakeholders about this matter in the coming weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35437/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2010

292 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in reference to a proposed special protection area, SPA, site, (details supplied) if the Minister or his National Parks and Wildlife Service officials will make a comprehensive statement on the proposed SPA; if this statement will fully set out the entire requirements the designation will impose on local stakeholders including farmers, fishermen, oyster fishermen, foreshore licence holders and aquaculture licence holders; if he will provide comprehensive maps of the proposed SPA; if the Minister or a representative of the National Parks and Wildlife Service will meet with local stakeholders about this matter in the coming weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35437/10]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

291 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide information on Lyme disease on the website of his Department and encourage local authorities and other bodies under the auspices of his Department to do so also, using the information provided by Tick Talk Ireland in order to inform people of how to protect themselves from this disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35418/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2010

291 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide information on Lyme disease on the website of his Department and encourage local authorities and other bodies under the auspices of his Department to do so also, using the information provided by Tick Talk Ireland in order to inform people of how to protect themselves from this disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35418/10]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

290 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to respond to the National Consumer Agency recommendation to change the law governing the size of supermarkets in order to encourage new entrants and in turn promote competition leading to lower prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35326/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2010

290 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to respond to the National Consumer Agency recommendation to change the law governing the size of supermarkets in order to encourage new entrants and in turn promote competition leading to lower prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35326/10]

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