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Question· writtenPQ 498asked

580 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants which are currently available for the insulation of older houses; the action he intends to take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32810/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

580 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants which are currently available for the insulation of older houses; the action he intends to take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32810/06]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

577 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the training course for heat rating calculation in houses will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32807/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

577 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the training course for heat rating calculation in houses will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32807/06]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

576 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is compulsory on Government tendered projects, such as group water schemes, for workers pensions schemes to be taken out exclusively through the CIF. [32780/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

576 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is compulsory on Government tendered projects, such as group water schemes, for workers pensions schemes to be taken out exclusively through the CIF. [32780/06]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

575 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence of 9 October 2006 from the Cork Harbour Alliance for a Safe Environment on the matter of the proposed Ringaskiddy incinerator; if he will respond to their concerns in detail; and if he will meet with them to discuss their concerns. [32698/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

575 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence of 9 October 2006 from the Cork Harbour Alliance for a Safe Environment on the matter of the proposed Ringaskiddy incinerator; if he will respond to their concerns in detail; and if he will meet with them to discuss their concerns. [32698/06]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

574 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to introduce legislative measures to limit the operation of management companies to multi-unit developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32605/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

574 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to introduce legislative measures to limit the operation of management companies to multi-unit developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32605/06]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

573 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people from his Department who have been decentralised to County Wexford under the Government’s present decentralising programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33122/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

573 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people from his Department who have been decentralised to County Wexford under the Government’s present decentralising programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33122/06]

Question· writtenPQ 490asked

572 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will assure the Houses of the Oireachtas that the freshwater pearl mussel is protected to the same degree in all the rivers in which it occurs, regardless of whether these locations are within or outside of a designated special area of conservation. [32658/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

572 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will assure the Houses of the Oireachtas that the freshwater pearl mussel is protected to the same degree in all the rivers in which it occurs, regardless of whether these locations are within or outside of a designated special area of conservation. [32658/06]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

571 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on taking over responsibility for the 11th century old church ruin within the grounds of Donaghcomper Cemetery, Celbridge, County Kildare with a view to restoring the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32607/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

571 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on taking over responsibility for the 11th century old church ruin within the grounds of Donaghcomper Cemetery, Celbridge, County Kildare with a view to restoring the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32607/06]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

219 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when will she introduce REP scheme four; if there will be special provision to compensate farmers who allow access onto their lands for walkers and those visiting archeological sites, fishing and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32906/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

219 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when will she introduce REP scheme four; if there will be special provision to compensate farmers who allow access onto their lands for walkers and those visiting archeological sites, fishing and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32906/06]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

210 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has considered extending the deadline for applications to REP scheme three for a month beyond the 13 October 2006 deadline; if so, the outcome of this consideration; if not, her views on doing so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32877/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

210 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has considered extending the deadline for applications to REP scheme three for a month beyond the 13 October 2006 deadline; if so, the outcome of this consideration; if not, her views on doing so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32877/06]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

176 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the benefits that have accrued under the REPs scheme; the issues of concern that have been brought to her attention under the scheme; the funding allocated for REPs scheme for the years 2000 to 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32903/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2006

176 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the benefits that have accrued under the REPs scheme; the issues of concern that have been brought to her attention under the scheme; the funding allocated for REPs scheme for the years 2000 to 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32903/06]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

192 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing estates that remain to be taken in charge in each local authority area; the action which is being taken to execute this taking in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32598/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

192 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing estates that remain to be taken in charge in each local authority area; the action which is being taken to execute this taking in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32598/06]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

191 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities which have sought assistance from his Department to cover the cost of management company fees incurred by local authority properties; the nature of the assistance sought; the advice that was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32575/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

191 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities which have sought assistance from his Department to cover the cost of management company fees incurred by local authority properties; the nature of the assistance sought; the advice that was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32575/06]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

190 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to offer guidance to local authorities on the issue of management companies in developments where local authority dwellings have been acquired under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32574/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

190 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to offer guidance to local authorities on the issue of management companies in developments where local authority dwellings have been acquired under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32574/06]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

189 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision he has made to each local authority for payment of management company fees due on dwellings allocated under the social component of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; if no such provision is made, if local authorities are required to pay such fees from their annual budget as allocated via the local government fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32573/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

189 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision he has made to each local authority for payment of management company fees due on dwellings allocated under the social component of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; if no such provision is made, if local authorities are required to pay such fees from their annual budget as allocated via the local government fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32573/06]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

188 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has issued or intends to issue guidelines to local authorities as to what constitutes assessable income for local authority tenants; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32547/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

188 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has issued or intends to issue guidelines to local authorities as to what constitutes assessable income for local authority tenants; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32547/06]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

187 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to whether the practice exists in any local authorities to include the weekly fuel allowance as assessable means or income when calculating rent increases for local authority housing tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32546/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

187 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to whether the practice exists in any local authorities to include the weekly fuel allowance as assessable means or income when calculating rent increases for local authority housing tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32546/06]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

186 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the application for a housing unit (details supplied) was lodged in his Department, when approval was given for same, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32545/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

186 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the application for a housing unit (details supplied) was lodged in his Department, when approval was given for same, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32545/06]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

185 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are grants available for persons in private dwellings to assist with the connection costs to the main sewage scheme in their town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32533/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

185 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are grants available for persons in private dwellings to assist with the connection costs to the main sewage scheme in their town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32533/06]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

184 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are grants available towards the refurbishment or re-roofing of a stone cowhouse of historical importance in County Carlow. [32505/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

184 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are grants available towards the refurbishment or re-roofing of a stone cowhouse of historical importance in County Carlow. [32505/06]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

141 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a 10% penalty was imposed on a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the person in question has restored old farm machinery for many years and that was the reason such machinery was in their yard at that point in time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32551/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

141 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a 10% penalty was imposed on a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the person in question has restored old farm machinery for many years and that was the reason such machinery was in their yard at that point in time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32551/06]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

138 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason there are so few courses for REP scheme planning agents; the number of licenses she issued in the past five years in each county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32535/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2006

138 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason there are so few courses for REP scheme planning agents; the number of licenses she issued in the past five years in each county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32535/06]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

260 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of inquiries in respect of any tribunal of inquiry, commission of inquiry or investigation for which he or his Department have or have had responsibility since 1997; the name of each inquiry; the terms of reference of each inquiry; the cost of each inquiry including the cost to date where an inquiry has not been concluded; the dates of each inquiry including the projected date of conclusion where an inquiry has not been concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32425/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

260 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of inquiries in respect of any tribunal of inquiry, commission of inquiry or investigation for which he or his Department have or have had responsibility since 1997; the name of each inquiry; the terms of reference of each inquiry; the cost of each inquiry including the cost to date where an inquiry has not been concluded; the dates of each inquiry including the projected date of conclusion where an inquiry has not been concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32425/06]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

259 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when scheme approval and approval to go to tender will be given for the foul sewer relief trunk line scheme under the serviced land initiative for Athy Town Council. [32387/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

259 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when scheme approval and approval to go to tender will be given for the foul sewer relief trunk line scheme under the serviced land initiative for Athy Town Council. [32387/06]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

256 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the exemption of micro wind turbines, with blade diameter of 3.25 meters or less and which conform to his Department’s wind energy guidelines with respect of acoustic noise, from planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32285/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

256 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the exemption of micro wind turbines, with blade diameter of 3.25 meters or less and which conform to his Department’s wind energy guidelines with respect of acoustic noise, from planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32285/06]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

255 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many filling stations dispensing diesel are forced to have samples sent to independent laboratories to check the quality of diesel fuel from refineries as untold engine damage can be caused or in some cases vehicles wrote-off where the water content is in excess of 50; the reason he is allowing such profitable refinery businesses to incorporate high level of suspended water content in diesel fuel breaching a clearly defined EU directive; when he will give a Ministerial order to deal with this national problem effecting diesel filling stations and the owners of diesel vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32240/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

255 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many filling stations dispensing diesel are forced to have samples sent to independent laboratories to check the quality of diesel fuel from refineries as untold engine damage can be caused or in some cases vehicles wrote-off where the water content is in excess of 50; the reason he is allowing such profitable refinery businesses to incorporate high level of suspended water content in diesel fuel breaching a clearly defined EU directive; when he will give a Ministerial order to deal with this national problem effecting diesel filling stations and the owners of diesel vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32240/06]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

254 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of claims submitted from diesel vehicle owners for each county where the water content is above the EU directive which comes directly from the refineries where suspended water can be as high as 130 and if dispensed in a diesel pump, to certain diesel vehicles can cause untold engine damage, resulting in thousands of euro damage; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of this the reputation of retail filling stations can be damaged as they can be labelled as selling laundered diesel. [32239/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

254 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of claims submitted from diesel vehicle owners for each county where the water content is above the EU directive which comes directly from the refineries where suspended water can be as high as 130 and if dispensed in a diesel pump, to certain diesel vehicles can cause untold engine damage, resulting in thousands of euro damage; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of this the reputation of retail filling stations can be damaged as they can be labelled as selling laundered diesel. [32239/06]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

253 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of monitoring which takes place by his Department officials to ensure that high quality fuel is delivered from the refineries to the diesel pumps in filling stations; the reason Ireland is in breach of the EU directive which states that the maximum sulphur level would be 50PPM diesel mix; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32238/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

253 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of monitoring which takes place by his Department officials to ensure that high quality fuel is delivered from the refineries to the diesel pumps in filling stations; the reason Ireland is in breach of the EU directive which states that the maximum sulphur level would be 50PPM diesel mix; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32238/06]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

252 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of archivists employed under section 80 of the Local Government Act 2001; the county councils in which these are so employed; if he intends to ensure that each local authority employs an archivist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32218/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

252 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of archivists employed under section 80 of the Local Government Act 2001; the county councils in which these are so employed; if he intends to ensure that each local authority employs an archivist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32218/06]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

251 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to an application by a group (details supplied) in County Offaly for a proposed project which has been referred to his Department’s inspectorate; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32217/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

251 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to an application by a group (details supplied) in County Offaly for a proposed project which has been referred to his Department’s inspectorate; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32217/06]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

250 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s policy in relation to funding for voluntary housing projects; the policy in relation to the provision of heating by geo-thermal methods versus oil, gas and electricity; the guides for his Department in making a final decision on that issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32216/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

250 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s policy in relation to funding for voluntary housing projects; the policy in relation to the provision of heating by geo-thermal methods versus oil, gas and electricity; the guides for his Department in making a final decision on that issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32216/06]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

248 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he proposes to respond to representations from a person (details supplied) in County Dublin regarding their request for a disabled persons grant for their parents. [32214/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

248 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he proposes to respond to representations from a person (details supplied) in County Dublin regarding their request for a disabled persons grant for their parents. [32214/06]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

245 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the growth in car ownership and the problems created by on street parking, he has considered relaxing the planning regulations that require planning permission if parking for more than two cars at the front or side of the house is being provided. [32155/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

245 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the growth in car ownership and the problems created by on street parking, he has considered relaxing the planning regulations that require planning permission if parking for more than two cars at the front or side of the house is being provided. [32155/06]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

208 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a person who is in receipt of REP scheme and who has been asked to attend a training course can have a member of their family complete the course on their behalf as they are unable to attend due to ill-health. [32361/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 October 2006

208 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a person who is in receipt of REP scheme and who has been asked to attend a training course can have a member of their family complete the course on their behalf as they are unable to attend due to ill-health. [32361/06]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

580 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to ensure the recommendations of the National Consumer Association in respect of management companies are enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32106/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

580 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to ensure the recommendations of the National Consumer Association in respect of management companies are enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32106/06]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

579 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on changing the LIS scheme to allow lanes belonging to individuals to be grant aided in the same way as lanes where two or more people own land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32079/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

579 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on changing the LIS scheme to allow lanes belonging to individuals to be grant aided in the same way as lanes where two or more people own land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32079/06]

Question· writtenPQ 481asked

578 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants available to the local authorities for the provision of central heating and remedial improvement works for local authority houses; if an application has been received from Fingal County Council for a grant towards the replacement of windows in houses and the installation of central hearing; and if so, when he proposes to notify the council. [31999/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

578 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants available to the local authorities for the provision of central heating and remedial improvement works for local authority houses; if an application has been received from Fingal County Council for a grant towards the replacement of windows in houses and the installation of central hearing; and if so, when he proposes to notify the council. [31999/06]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

577 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to a scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31998/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

577 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to a scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31998/06]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

576 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that there is adequate legislation in place to protect innocent pedestrians walking their pets from being savagely attacked by vicious dogs such as Kerry Blue dogs and pit bull terriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31977/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

576 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that there is adequate legislation in place to protect innocent pedestrians walking their pets from being savagely attacked by vicious dogs such as Kerry Blue dogs and pit bull terriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31977/06]

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