Environment

575 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding which has been provided by his Department towards upgrading or extending group water schemes on a county by county basis for 2006; if he is satisfied that all the funding available under this scheme will be fully utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31881/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

575 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding which has been provided by his Department towards upgrading or extending group water schemes on a county by county basis for 2006; if he is satisfied that all the funding available under this scheme will be fully utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31881/06]

574 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the revised scheme and proposals for the Achill Sound sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31879/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

574 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the revised scheme and proposals for the Achill Sound sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31879/06]

572 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the specific outstanding issues which remain to be resolved in order to allow the creation of new town councils to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31877/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

572 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the specific outstanding issues which remain to be resolved in order to allow the creation of new town councils to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31877/06]

571 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if citizens of this State who are working and staying during weekly working days at a location here, but outside of the local authority area where they reside, and who are not registered to vote in the local authority area where they work, are entitled to register to vote in their home address; if there is consistency on this issue across all local authority areas; and if he will clarify this matter as soon as possible in order that the new register of electors is accurate. [31807/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

571 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if citizens of this State who are working and staying during weekly working days at a location here, but outside of the local authority area where they reside, and who are not registered to vote in the local authority area where they work, are entitled to register to vote in their home address; if there is consistency on this issue across all local authority areas; and if he will clarify this matter as soon as possible in order that the new register of electors is accurate. [31807/06]

570 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities that employ an archivist; the remit of such an archivist; the instruction which was issued to local authorities by his Department under Section 65 of the 1994 and Section 80 of the 2001 Local Government Acts respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31806/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

570 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities that employ an archivist; the remit of such an archivist; the instruction which was issued to local authorities by his Department under Section 65 of the 1994 and Section 80 of the 2001 Local Government Acts respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31806/06]

569 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [31805/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

569 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [31805/06]

568 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to respond to the upcoming report of the European Environment Agency which cites Dublin as a negative example of what can happen if you let the money flow without having a vision of balanced development; the plans he has put in place or proposes to put in place to tackle the adverse effects of such urban sprawl both around Dublin and throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31765/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

568 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to respond to the upcoming report of the European Environment Agency which cites Dublin as a negative example of what can happen if you let the money flow without having a vision of balanced development; the plans he has put in place or proposes to put in place to tackle the adverse effects of such urban sprawl both around Dublin and throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31765/06]

567 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date by his Department on private consultants for their role in the implementation of each of the different regional waste management strategies. [31695/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

567 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent to date by his Department on private consultants for their role in the implementation of each of the different regional waste management strategies. [31695/06]

566 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo. [31674/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

566 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo. [31674/06]

565 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Ballinspittle, Garretstown and Old Head sewerage scheme; the estimated cost of same; when it will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31604/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

565 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Ballinspittle, Garretstown and Old Head sewerage scheme; the estimated cost of same; when it will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31604/06]

564 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Innishannon, Ballinadee, Ballinspittle and Garretstown water supply scheme; if it will proceed; the estimated cost and expected timeframe of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31603/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

564 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Innishannon, Ballinadee, Ballinspittle and Garretstown water supply scheme; if it will proceed; the estimated cost and expected timeframe of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31603/06]

563 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rationale for making the edited register of electors available to commercial interests in order that it can be used for direct marketing and other purposes; if he will provide a list of the commercial or other organisations which have been provided with a copy of the register; the revenue which has been generated through this scheme; and the non-statutory uses which the register has been put to since 2004. [31561/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

563 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rationale for making the edited register of electors available to commercial interests in order that it can be used for direct marketing and other purposes; if he will provide a list of the commercial or other organisations which have been provided with a copy of the register; the revenue which has been generated through this scheme; and the non-statutory uses which the register has been put to since 2004. [31561/06]

562 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision he has made to ensure that people working and living abroad can obtain a postal vote for the forthcoming general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31507/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

562 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision he has made to ensure that people working and living abroad can obtain a postal vote for the forthcoming general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31507/06]

561 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he proposes to take regarding the resolution of disputes between residents and management companies; his further views on the fact that many residents incur civil debts in regard to dispute resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31488/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

561 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he proposes to take regarding the resolution of disputes between residents and management companies; his further views on the fact that many residents incur civil debts in regard to dispute resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31488/06]

560 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the remit of the working group on management companies; the persons who are the members; when it expects to report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31486/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

560 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the remit of the working group on management companies; the persons who are the members; when it expects to report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31486/06]

559 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the persons who should be responsible for the maintenance of shared facilities in relation to the role of management companies in mixed housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31485/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

559 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the persons who should be responsible for the maintenance of shared facilities in relation to the role of management companies in mixed housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31485/06]

558 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take in relation to housing associations that are not conforming with the regulations under which they were set up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31484/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

558 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take in relation to housing associations that are not conforming with the regulations under which they were set up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31484/06]

573 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the terms of the national tenant purchase scheme, in view of the fact that local authority tenants can be expected to pay, in many cases, a significantly higher price for a property than participants of affordable housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31878/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

573 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the terms of the national tenant purchase scheme, in view of the fact that local authority tenants can be expected to pay, in many cases, a significantly higher price for a property than participants of affordable housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31878/06]

557 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that tenants purchasing dwellings under the tenant purchase scheme are paying more than persons purchasing dwellings under the affordable housing scheme; and his views on whether this anomaly needs to be addressed. [32287/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

557 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that tenants purchasing dwellings under the tenant purchase scheme are paying more than persons purchasing dwellings under the affordable housing scheme; and his views on whether this anomaly needs to be addressed. [32287/06]

556 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when legislation for the regulation of management companies will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32105/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

556 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when legislation for the regulation of management companies will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32105/06]

555 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to restore the remediation grants scheme to assist householders to take preventative measures against the harmful effects of radon gas in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31538/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

555 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to restore the remediation grants scheme to assist householders to take preventative measures against the harmful effects of radon gas in their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31538/06]

Zweiter Bericht über die Substitution risikoreicher durch risikoärmere Biozid-Wirkstoffe und Biozid-Produkte, über den aktuellen Sachstand zur Umsetzung der Biozid-Richtlinie und des Überprüfungs-Programmes der Altwirkstoffe sowie der aktuellen Entwicklungen auf EU-Ebene (G-SIG: 16000764)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 October 2006

Nationale Umsetzung, Fortentwicklung auf EU-Ebene, Substitution, Auswirkungen auf Verbraucherschutz und Unternehmen <p>

Nichtaufnahme der Wentorfer Lohe in die Liste der bundeseigenen Flächen, die die Bundesregierung zur Sicherung des nationalen Naturerbes an die Länder und die Bundesstiftung Umwelt kostenfrei zu übertragen beabsichtigt (G-SIG: 16050991)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 October 2006

197 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, when he is reviewing part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 he will include purpose built crèches, currently constructed with every 75 dwellings, as a community gain with developments that return cash not houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31456/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

197 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, when he is reviewing part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 he will include purpose built crèches, currently constructed with every 75 dwellings, as a community gain with developments that return cash not houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31456/06]

196 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will include as one of the local government performance indicators the taking in charge of housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31455/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

196 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will include as one of the local government performance indicators the taking in charge of housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31455/06]

195 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role and function of An Taisce in relation to the planning process; the way the body is structured; the membership and funding of same; the decision making process and to whom it is accountable; if he has satisfied himself regarding its role in the planning process; and the legislative proposals he has to change this in the future. [31454/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

195 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role and function of An Taisce in relation to the planning process; the way the body is structured; the membership and funding of same; the decision making process and to whom it is accountable; if he has satisfied himself regarding its role in the planning process; and the legislative proposals he has to change this in the future. [31454/06]

194 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will implement the SPA catchment areas for hen harrier protection areas; his views on the impact this will have on farmers particularly those whose forestry will be maturing and are intending on replanting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31444/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

194 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will implement the SPA catchment areas for hen harrier protection areas; his views on the impact this will have on farmers particularly those whose forestry will be maturing and are intending on replanting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31444/06]

193 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 260 of 29 June 2006 will issue. [31443/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

193 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 260 of 29 June 2006 will issue. [31443/06]

192 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has for carbon or green credits; the way in which he will allocate these credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31415/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

192 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has for carbon or green credits; the way in which he will allocate these credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31415/06]

191 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the system in place for funding and carrying out post mortems on whales and dolphins in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31386/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

191 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the system in place for funding and carrying out post mortems on whales and dolphins in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31386/06]

190 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Department of Finance has funded training for emergency personnel to deal with any emergency or disaster in the Dublin Port Tunnel or funded an emergency or disaster plan for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31323/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

190 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Department of Finance has funded training for emergency personnel to deal with any emergency or disaster in the Dublin Port Tunnel or funded an emergency or disaster plan for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31323/06]

189 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Dublin local authorities applied for funding to carry out a fire assessment study or to develop a strategic emergency plan for the capital; when the last such assessment was carried out or strategic plan was produced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31322/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

189 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Dublin local authorities applied for funding to carry out a fire assessment study or to develop a strategic emergency plan for the capital; when the last such assessment was carried out or strategic plan was produced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31322/06]

188 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Ireland signed up to the Civil Protection Mechanisms; and the discussions which were held with fire, ambulance and Civil Defence services around the country either prior to or after this occurred. [31321/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

188 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Ireland signed up to the Civil Protection Mechanisms; and the discussions which were held with fire, ambulance and Civil Defence services around the country either prior to or after this occurred. [31321/06]

187 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures which have been taken to identify the 42 people Ireland has committed to the EU’s emergency response group through the Civil Protection Mechanism; if so, the number of the people identified who have taken part in EU funded training programmes or exercises now that restrictions on participation have been lifted; the capacity-building steps which have been taken to ensure that this commitment is being met through the provision of personnel and participation in training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31320/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

187 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures which have been taken to identify the 42 people Ireland has committed to the EU’s emergency response group through the Civil Protection Mechanism; if so, the number of the people identified who have taken part in EU funded training programmes or exercises now that restrictions on participation have been lifted; the capacity-building steps which have been taken to ensure that this commitment is being met through the provision of personnel and participation in training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31320/06]

186 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has carried out an assessment of the comparative benefits of local authorities using consultants rather than hiring staff qualified to carry out the same functions; if he will direct his Department’s value for money unit to carry out a VFM study on the use of consultants by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

186 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has carried out an assessment of the comparative benefits of local authorities using consultants rather than hiring staff qualified to carry out the same functions; if he will direct his Department’s value for money unit to carry out a VFM study on the use of consultants by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/06]

32 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if in view of the crisis in communities such as Moyross in Limerick, that the proposed RAPID funding of €4.5 million for the years 2007 to 2008 to support small-scale capital works to enhance the physical environment within local authority housing estates and flat complexes is enough funding for the scale of decay and ruin that is reality in local authority housing estates here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31190/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

32 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if in view of the crisis in communities such as Moyross in Limerick, that the proposed RAPID funding of €4.5 million for the years 2007 to 2008 to support small-scale capital works to enhance the physical environment within local authority housing estates and flat complexes is enough funding for the scale of decay and ruin that is reality in local authority housing estates here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31190/06]

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Léger delivered on 5 October 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Italian Republic.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Articles 23 EC, 25 EC and 133 EC - EEC-Algeria Cooperation Agreement - Environmental protection tax on gas pipelines installed in the Sicilian Region - Charge having equivalent effect to a customs duty.#Case C-173/05.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 5 October 2006

Opinion of Advocate General Stix-Hackl delivered on 5 October 2006.#Elaine Farrell v Alan Whitty, Minister for the Environment, Ireland, Attorney General and Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland (MIBI).#Reference for a preliminary ruling: High Court - Ireland.#Compulsory insurance for civil liability in respect of motor vehicles - Directives 72/166/EEC, 84/5/EEC and 90/232/EEC - Injuries to the passengers of a vehicle - Part of a vehicle not adapted for the carriage of seated passengers.#Case C-356/05.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 5 October 2006

341 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his future plans for compliance with the Kyoto Protocol; if he is satisfied with the progress to date; if he will take new initiatives to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31241/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

341 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his future plans for compliance with the Kyoto Protocol; if he is satisfied with the progress to date; if he will take new initiatives to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31241/06]

342 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the membership of the National Heritage Council; its terms of reference and level of consultation with other heritage groups; the budget for the first 12 months; its policy on the conservation of churches which are no longer required for religious service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31242/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

342 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the membership of the National Heritage Council; its terms of reference and level of consultation with other heritage groups; the budget for the first 12 months; its policy on the conservation of churches which are no longer required for religious service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31242/06]

340 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will increase the allocation of capital funding to Kildare County Council to meet the full requirement in terms of the local authority housing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31238/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

340 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will increase the allocation of capital funding to Kildare County Council to meet the full requirement in terms of the local authority housing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31238/06]

339 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications currently before his Department for the upgrading of sewerage schemes throughout County Kildare; if he will ensure the availability of adequate funding to meet such requirements in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31237/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

339 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications currently before his Department for the upgrading of sewerage schemes throughout County Kildare; if he will ensure the availability of adequate funding to meet such requirements in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31237/06]

338 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allocate or approve increases in the funding available to local authorities for disabled persons’ grants and essential repair grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31236/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

338 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allocate or approve increases in the funding available to local authorities for disabled persons’ grants and essential repair grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31236/06]

336 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to address the issue of the inadequacy of the local housing construction programme with particular reference to the need to address the requirements of applicants within a reasonable timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31234/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

336 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to address the issue of the inadequacy of the local housing construction programme with particular reference to the need to address the requirements of applicants within a reasonable timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31234/06]

334 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has studied the monitoring of air pollution with particular reference to identification of the areas most severely affected; the plans he has to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31232/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

334 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has studied the monitoring of air pollution with particular reference to identification of the areas most severely affected; the plans he has to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31232/06]

333 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects fire fighting services, permanent and part-time, to be fully equipped with the most modern technology in terms of breathing apparatus, sufficient to meet requirements emanating from major accidents or terrorist attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31231/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

333 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects fire fighting services, permanent and part-time, to be fully equipped with the most modern technology in terms of breathing apparatus, sufficient to meet requirements emanating from major accidents or terrorist attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31231/06]

332 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to be in a position to utilise methane gas emissions from sewage treatment plants for energy purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31230/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

332 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to be in a position to utilise methane gas emissions from sewage treatment plants for energy purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31230/06]

331 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make contact with South Dublin County Council and offer assistance with regard to the need to preserve, protect and develop a house (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the historical significance of this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31229/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

331 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make contact with South Dublin County Council and offer assistance with regard to the need to preserve, protect and develop a house (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the historical significance of this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31229/06]

329 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that local authorities are complying with the requirement under Section 38 of the Planning and Development Act to make available copies of parts of planning applications at reasonable cost; his views on whether a charge of €5 is reasonable for an A4 page, €10 for an A3 sheet and €20 for a larger drawing in the case of Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31123/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

329 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that local authorities are complying with the requirement under Section 38 of the Planning and Development Act to make available copies of parts of planning applications at reasonable cost; his views on whether a charge of €5 is reasonable for an A4 page, €10 for an A3 sheet and €20 for a larger drawing in the case of Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31123/06]

328 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the report that he may have received in regard to the odour issues and any other problems arising from the operation of the Ringsend waste water treatment plant in Dublin City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31122/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

328 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the report that he may have received in regard to the odour issues and any other problems arising from the operation of the Ringsend waste water treatment plant in Dublin City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31122/06]