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Question· writtenPQ 55asked

52 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; when work will commence on the lands in Dublin, Meath and Kildare as announced on 13 July 2004 were to be handed over for this purpose; the location and acreage of the sites involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

52 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses started and completed to date under the commitment included in the Sustaining Progress agreement to construct 10,000 affordable houses; when work will commence on the lands in Dublin, Meath and Kildare as announced on 13 July 2004 were to be handed over for this purpose; the location and acreage of the sites involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/04]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

51 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Government’s policy on the level of social housing rental stock which should be maintained in the State; his views on whether certain policies being pursued by some local authorities will result in a severe diminution in the level of social housing rental stock in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22615/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

51 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Government’s policy on the level of social housing rental stock which should be maintained in the State; his views on whether certain policies being pursued by some local authorities will result in a severe diminution in the level of social housing rental stock in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22615/04]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

49 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the civic amenity centre in Drogheda will be completed and operational; the reason for the undue delay in the completion of this facility; the implications the delay is having on the recycling potential of residents in Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22608/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

49 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the civic amenity centre in Drogheda will be completed and operational; the reason for the undue delay in the completion of this facility; the implications the delay is having on the recycling potential of residents in Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22608/04]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

48 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whether developers of less than four housing units and of one-off houses in rural areas make a contribution to affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22627/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

48 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whether developers of less than four housing units and of one-off houses in rural areas make a contribution to affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22627/04]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

65 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the call made in the annual report of Threshold for the Government to at least double the number of social housing completions by local authorities; if he intends to act on this call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22564/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

65 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the call made in the annual report of Threshold for the Government to at least double the number of social housing completions by local authorities; if he intends to act on this call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22564/04]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reduce the numbers on local authority housing waiting lists; if he expects to be in a position to deal adequately with the situation within the lifetime of the present Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reduce the numbers on local authority housing waiting lists; if he expects to be in a position to deal adequately with the situation within the lifetime of the present Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/04]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

47 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which this figure compares with the corresponding figure for the equivalent dates in each of the previous five years; the number of local authority dwellings completed or acquired in 2002 and 2003 and the anticipated number for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22568/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

47 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists at the latest date for which figures are available; the way in which this figure compares with the corresponding figure for the equivalent dates in each of the previous five years; the number of local authority dwellings completed or acquired in 2002 and 2003 and the anticipated number for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22568/04]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

50 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the introduction of compulsory deposits on beverage containers, for example, requires legislation or is already facilitated through the Waste Management Act 1996; and his plans to introduce such an initiative in view of his statement of 28 January 2003 that commercial packaging waste that can be recycled should be recycled and that disposal will not be an option. [22625/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

50 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the introduction of compulsory deposits on beverage containers, for example, requires legislation or is already facilitated through the Waste Management Act 1996; and his plans to introduce such an initiative in view of his statement of 28 January 2003 that commercial packaging waste that can be recycled should be recycled and that disposal will not be an option. [22625/04]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

44 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce regulations under section 29(4)(f) of the Waste Management Act 1996 requiring a producer, distributor or retailer to operate a deposit refund scheme in relation to certain products such as beverage containers, batteries and so on which are made, distributed or sold by such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22612/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

44 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce regulations under section 29(4)(f) of the Waste Management Act 1996 requiring a producer, distributor or retailer to operate a deposit refund scheme in relation to certain products such as beverage containers, batteries and so on which are made, distributed or sold by such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22612/04]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

42 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date in regard to his consideration of the report of the Health Research Board study commissioned by his Department into the likely effects of landfill and thermal treatment; the specific steps he intends to take to deal with the finding in the report that Ireland has insufficient resources to carry out adequate risk assessments for proposed waste management facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22575/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

42 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date in regard to his consideration of the report of the Health Research Board study commissioned by his Department into the likely effects of landfill and thermal treatment; the specific steps he intends to take to deal with the finding in the report that Ireland has insufficient resources to carry out adequate risk assessments for proposed waste management facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22575/04]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

41 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date with regard to the 10,000 houses promised as part of Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

41 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date with regard to the 10,000 houses promised as part of Sustaining Progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/04]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

40 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to amend the schemes of discretionary improvement and block grants to local authorities in order to fulfil the joint programme promise that a portion of the road budget would be specifically earmarked for footpaths for pedestrians. [20277/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

40 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to amend the schemes of discretionary improvement and block grants to local authorities in order to fulfil the joint programme promise that a portion of the road budget would be specifically earmarked for footpaths for pedestrians. [20277/04]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

39 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the significant number of archaeological sites along the Tara-Skryne motorway route; and his further views on whether alterations can be made to the route at this stage of the planning process to minimise the impact on these sites. [22629/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

39 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the significant number of archaeological sites along the Tara-Skryne motorway route; and his further views on whether alterations can be made to the route at this stage of the planning process to minimise the impact on these sites. [22629/04]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

38 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself regarding the mandate given to An Bord Pleanála and that it has the resources to implement it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22628/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

38 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself regarding the mandate given to An Bord Pleanála and that it has the resources to implement it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22628/04]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

35 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

35 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/04]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

43 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the response he has received to the proposal made jointly with New Zealand, Peru and Chile to the International Atomic Energy Agency seeking detailed information for coastal states on shipments of nuclear waste on international seas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22591/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

43 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the response he has received to the proposal made jointly with New Zealand, Peru and Chile to the International Atomic Energy Agency seeking detailed information for coastal states on shipments of nuclear waste on international seas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22591/04]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

34 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a shipment of radioactive cargo taken from the warheads of US strategic missiles bound for the French port of Cherbourg will be prevented from entering Irish territorial waters; and the communication he has had in this regard with the British Government and the owners of the ships involved (details supplied). [22636/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

34 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a shipment of radioactive cargo taken from the warheads of US strategic missiles bound for the French port of Cherbourg will be prevented from entering Irish territorial waters; and the communication he has had in this regard with the British Government and the owners of the ships involved (details supplied). [22636/04]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

33 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to reports that a deadly cargo of weapons grade plutonium en route from the US to France may pass close to or through Irish waters; if he has sought and received an assurance that this shipment will not pass through Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22589/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

33 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to reports that a deadly cargo of weapons grade plutonium en route from the US to France may pass close to or through Irish waters; if he has sought and received an assurance that this shipment will not pass through Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22589/04]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

32 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government remains committed to introducing legislation to control or regulate political lobbying; when it is expected that such legislation will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22580/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

32 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government remains committed to introducing legislation to control or regulate political lobbying; when it is expected that such legislation will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22580/04]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

31 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22562/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

31 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses built to date under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000; if he has satisfied himself at the numbers built to date; if he has plans for measures to ensure that more houses are built under this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22562/04]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

30 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding this country’s international legal case in connection with the Sellafield nuclear plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22592/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

30 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding this country’s international legal case in connection with the Sellafield nuclear plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22592/04]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

45 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average cost of a new house in Dublin, a second-hand house in Dublin, a new house outside of Dublin, and a second-hand house outside of Dublin, in respect of 1997 and the latest year for which figures are available; the plans he has to ensure availability of affordable housing in view of recent figures (details supplied) showing that house price inflation here was seventh highest of 20 countries surveyed; his estimate of the likely increase in house prices during 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22566/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

45 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average cost of a new house in Dublin, a second-hand house in Dublin, a new house outside of Dublin, and a second-hand house outside of Dublin, in respect of 1997 and the latest year for which figures are available; the plans he has to ensure availability of affordable housing in view of recent figures (details supplied) showing that house price inflation here was seventh highest of 20 countries surveyed; his estimate of the likely increase in house prices during 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22566/04]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

29 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take arising from his Department’s annual housing statistics bulletin which showed that the price for new and second-hand houses was rising at approximately eight times the rate of inflation and that house buyers were forced to borrow €17 billion in 2003 to finance the purchase of housing; the steps he intends to take to ensure that families can have access to affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

29 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take arising from his Department’s annual housing statistics bulletin which showed that the price for new and second-hand houses was rising at approximately eight times the rate of inflation and that house buyers were forced to borrow €17 billion in 2003 to finance the purchase of housing; the steps he intends to take to ensure that families can have access to affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/04]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

56 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has undertaken an assessment of the implications for the commitments made by this country under the Kyoto Agreement in regard to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of the decision not to proceed with the planned carbon tax; if Ireland’s current emissions are double the limit set under Kyoto; the steps he intends to take to ensure that commitments under Kyoto are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22558/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

56 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has undertaken an assessment of the implications for the commitments made by this country under the Kyoto Agreement in regard to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of the decision not to proceed with the planned carbon tax; if Ireland’s current emissions are double the limit set under Kyoto; the steps he intends to take to ensure that commitments under Kyoto are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22558/04]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

28 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures that need to be taken for Ireland to comply with its obligations to limit the growth of greenhouse gas emissions, in view of the U-turn in Government policy with regard to the introduction of a carbon tax. [22632/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

28 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures that need to be taken for Ireland to comply with its obligations to limit the growth of greenhouse gas emissions, in view of the U-turn in Government policy with regard to the introduction of a carbon tax. [22632/04]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

27 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the preliminary ruling of the European Court of Justice in the case taken by the Commission against Ireland regarding the failure to comply with EU directives on waste disposal, including illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22576/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

27 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the preliminary ruling of the European Court of Justice in the case taken by the Commission against Ireland regarding the failure to comply with EU directives on waste disposal, including illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22576/04]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

26 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of the national biodiversity action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22633/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

26 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of the national biodiversity action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22633/04]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

25 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the locations of all illegal dumps found by local authorities from 2000 to date; and the actions which have been taken in each case against the illegal dumpers by the relevant local authorities. [22603/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

25 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the locations of all illegal dumps found by local authorities from 2000 to date; and the actions which have been taken in each case against the illegal dumpers by the relevant local authorities. [22603/04]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

24 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the threat by the EU Commission to take legal action arising from the decision of the Government to introduce a €20 charge for making a submission on a planning application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22574/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

24 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the threat by the EU Commission to take legal action arising from the decision of the Government to introduce a €20 charge for making a submission on a planning application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22574/04]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

46 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the statement (details supplied) that the Government decentralisation plan effectively meant that the national spatial strategy was being driven by short-term policies; and if, during the summer recess of 2004, changes have taken place in Government policy to take account of these concerns. [22631/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

46 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the statement (details supplied) that the Government decentralisation plan effectively meant that the national spatial strategy was being driven by short-term policies; and if, during the summer recess of 2004, changes have taken place in Government policy to take account of these concerns. [22631/04]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to the implementation to date of the national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22570/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

23 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to the implementation to date of the national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22570/04]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce regulations under sections 28 and 29 of the Waste Management Act 1996 to bring about waste prevention and minimisation, particularly with respect to packaging waste. [22609/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

22 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce regulations under sections 28 and 29 of the Waste Management Act 1996 to bring about waste prevention and minimisation, particularly with respect to packaging waste. [22609/04]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its examination of the income limits for affordable housing and shared ownership schemes referred to in the reply to Question No. 789 of 27 April 2004; if he intends to increase the loan limits under the affordable housing and shared ownership schemes in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22610/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

21 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has completed its examination of the income limits for affordable housing and shared ownership schemes referred to in the reply to Question No. 789 of 27 April 2004; if he intends to increase the loan limits under the affordable housing and shared ownership schemes in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22610/04]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made during the Irish Presidency in regard to the proposed Council directive setting out basic obligations and general principles on the safety of nuclear installations and on the management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22593/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

20 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made during the Irish Presidency in regard to the proposed Council directive setting out basic obligations and general principles on the safety of nuclear installations and on the management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22593/04]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the main features of the plan announced by his Department and the Department of Social and Family Affairs under which local authorities will assume responsibility for meeting the long-term housing needs of persons who currently qualify for the rent supplement scheme; the additional funds or resources which will be provided to local authorities for this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22586/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

19 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the main features of the plan announced by his Department and the Department of Social and Family Affairs under which local authorities will assume responsibility for meeting the long-term housing needs of persons who currently qualify for the rent supplement scheme; the additional funds or resources which will be provided to local authorities for this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22586/04]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to introduce controls on the use of polystyrene as a packaging material, especially when used as packing for electrical goods, in view of the fact that it is not recyclable and is bulky and difficult to dispose of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22577/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

18 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to introduce controls on the use of polystyrene as a packaging material, especially when used as packing for electrical goods, in view of the fact that it is not recyclable and is bulky and difficult to dispose of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22577/04]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether there is an anomaly in that pensioners and others who would normally be entitled to either total or partial waiver in respect of refuse charges are unable to obtain same when the local authority has contracted out the collection system to a private operator; and if he will now have the regulations amended to remove this anomaly. [22452/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

17 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether there is an anomaly in that pensioners and others who would normally be entitled to either total or partial waiver in respect of refuse charges are unable to obtain same when the local authority has contracted out the collection system to a private operator; and if he will now have the regulations amended to remove this anomaly. [22452/04]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the EU directives and regulations regarding which the Government is still in dispute with the European Union; the status of the dispute in each case; and the level of penalty that may be incurred in each case. [22606/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

16 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the EU directives and regulations regarding which the Government is still in dispute with the European Union; the status of the dispute in each case; and the level of penalty that may be incurred in each case. [22606/04]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has evaluated the huge burden of extra taxation imposed on home buyers by the introduction of dramatic increases in local authority development levies or charges; if he has in mind any proposals to alleviate the now incredible tax burden on potential householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22664/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

15 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has evaluated the huge burden of extra taxation imposed on home buyers by the introduction of dramatic increases in local authority development levies or charges; if he has in mind any proposals to alleviate the now incredible tax burden on potential householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22664/04]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is intended to introduce legislation to revise the Dáil constituencies; and if the next draft register of electors will reflect the existing situation or the new constituency boundaries proposed. [22451/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

14 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is intended to introduce legislation to revise the Dáil constituencies; and if the next draft register of electors will reflect the existing situation or the new constituency boundaries proposed. [22451/04]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the files which have been requested from his Department by the Mahon tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21449/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

13 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the files which have been requested from his Department by the Mahon tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21449/04]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the practice of puppy farming here; the efforts his Department has made to combat this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20089/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

12 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the practice of puppy farming here; the efforts his Department has made to combat this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20089/04]

Question· writtenPQ 11asked

11 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the statement by the Irish Property Owners Association that it is the intention of landlords to pass on the cost of registering with the Private Residential Tenancies Board to tenants; if he intends to take steps to prevent this cost being passed on to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22614/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

11 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the statement by the Irish Property Owners Association that it is the intention of landlords to pass on the cost of registering with the Private Residential Tenancies Board to tenants; if he intends to take steps to prevent this cost being passed on to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22614/04]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has sought and received assurances from his British counterparts that adequate procedures are in place to prevent the hijacking of an aeroplane in British airspace to crash into the Sellafield plant, in view of the serious consequences of such a development for citizens here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22590/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

10 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has sought and received assurances from his British counterparts that adequate procedures are in place to prevent the hijacking of an aeroplane in British airspace to crash into the Sellafield plant, in view of the serious consequences of such a development for citizens here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22590/04]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the work undertaken to date by the internal implementation team within his Department dealing with decentralisation; his views on whether State agencies operating under the aegis of his Department may suffer a loss of key expertise if the move goes ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22573/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

8 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the work undertaken to date by the internal implementation team within his Department dealing with decentralisation; his views on whether State agencies operating under the aegis of his Department may suffer a loss of key expertise if the move goes ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22573/04]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

9 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date with regard to his Department’s consideration of the report of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights; his views on the findings of the committee that legislation can be introduced to cap the price of building land without the requirement for a constitutional amendment; if he intends to introduce legislation to give effect to this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22559/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

9 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date with regard to his Department’s consideration of the report of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights; his views on the findings of the committee that legislation can be introduced to cap the price of building land without the requirement for a constitutional amendment; if he intends to introduce legislation to give effect to this recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22559/04]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution, in particular, with regard to the ninth progress report on private property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21565/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

7 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution, in particular, with regard to the ninth progress report on private property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21565/04]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the information available to his Department on the progress made regarding the vitrification of the highly active liquid waste stored at the Sellafield complex; when it is estimated that the process will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22594/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

6 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the information available to his Department on the progress made regarding the vitrification of the highly active liquid waste stored at the Sellafield complex; when it is estimated that the process will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22594/04]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

5 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the report of the NESC on housing and building land; when it is expected that the report will be published; if he has completed his consideration of the results of the research he commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long term market stability; when the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/04]

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