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Question· writtenPQ 1383asked

1477 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give details of all capital allocations made to the Dublin Docklands Development Authority by his Department in each of the years 2007 to 2009; the output and outcomes for this expenditure; if he will give specific details relating to any property or land exchanges during this period and if he will indicate the source and amount of finance required to pay interest on the loan transaction (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32771/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1477 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give details of all capital allocations made to the Dublin Docklands Development Authority by his Department in each of the years 2007 to 2009; the output and outcomes for this expenditure; if he will give specific details relating to any property or land exchanges during this period and if he will indicate the source and amount of finance required to pay interest on the loan transaction (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32771/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1382asked

1462 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the amount of funding allocated to the Dublin Docklands Development Authority for housing, including social and affordable housing for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32360/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1462 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the amount of funding allocated to the Dublin Docklands Development Authority for housing, including social and affordable housing for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32360/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1380asked

1500 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans that are proposed or in place to install water meters in private homes and the estimated costs of the installation of these meters. [33137/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1500 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans that are proposed or in place to install water meters in private homes and the estimated costs of the installation of these meters. [33137/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1379asked

1466 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the proposed introduction of domestic water charges, any preparatory work has been put into the way apartment dwellers will be charged; and if individual water meters will be installed in each apartment or will it be up to management companies to control the supply and resultant charges. [32398/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1466 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the proposed introduction of domestic water charges, any preparatory work has been put into the way apartment dwellers will be charged; and if individual water meters will be installed in each apartment or will it be up to management companies to control the supply and resultant charges. [32398/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1377asked

1459 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consideration that he has given to the institution of a probationary period at the commencement of social housing tenancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32180/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1459 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consideration that he has given to the institution of a probationary period at the commencement of social housing tenancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32180/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1376asked

1457 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if sanction and the required funding will be given to Dublin City Council to allow it to fill the vacancies in the Dublin Fire Brigade, which currently has to rely on the more costly option of paying overtime to have a full complement of fire fighting officers on duty at all times (details supplied). [32167/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1457 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if sanction and the required funding will be given to Dublin City Council to allow it to fill the vacancies in the Dublin Fire Brigade, which currently has to rely on the more costly option of paying overtime to have a full complement of fire fighting officers on duty at all times (details supplied). [32167/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1375asked

1502 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take against coursing clubs who allegedly breached section 44 of the Wildlife Act by removing hares from islands without the permission of the landowners (details supplied); the steps that are being taken to prevent a recurrence. [33252/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1502 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take against coursing clubs who allegedly breached section 44 of the Wildlife Act by removing hares from islands without the permission of the landowners (details supplied); the steps that are being taken to prevent a recurrence. [33252/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1374asked

1456 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action that has been taken against coursing clubs who break section 44 of the Wildlife Act by removing hares from islands without permission. [32152/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1456 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action that has been taken against coursing clubs who break section 44 of the Wildlife Act by removing hares from islands without permission. [32152/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1373asked

1471 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a report on alleged planning irregularities in a number of local authorities; when he received this report; when he plans to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32465/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1471 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a report on alleged planning irregularities in a number of local authorities; when he received this report; when he plans to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32465/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1372asked

1455 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide the names and addresses and country of origin of the panel of personnel investigating alleged malpractice of planning matters relating to six local authorities; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32150/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1455 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide the names and addresses and country of origin of the panel of personnel investigating alleged malpractice of planning matters relating to six local authorities; when the report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32150/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1371asked

1454 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, in view of increasingly difficult trading conditions in the hotel sector, if he will explore alternative sources of funding for local authorities so as to reduce the level of their dependency on commercial rates levied on hotels, in order to mitigate loss of employment in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32147/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1454 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, in view of increasingly difficult trading conditions in the hotel sector, if he will explore alternative sources of funding for local authorities so as to reduce the level of their dependency on commercial rates levied on hotels, in order to mitigate loss of employment in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32147/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1369asked

1452 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when grant approval will be given to proceed to tender and contract stage for a housing project which is being carried out in partnership with the Health Service Executive and Cork County Council in view of the fact that the association has secured an appropriate site and relevant approvals including full planning permission for the project and are now awaiting grant approval to proceed to tender and contract stage. [32121/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1452 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when grant approval will be given to proceed to tender and contract stage for a housing project which is being carried out in partnership with the Health Service Executive and Cork County Council in view of the fact that the association has secured an appropriate site and relevant approvals including full planning permission for the project and are now awaiting grant approval to proceed to tender and contract stage. [32121/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1368asked

1451 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No 146 of 4 March 2009 when he expects to publish his decision in relation to the Clare-Limerick boundary issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32110/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1451 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No 146 of 4 March 2009 when he expects to publish his decision in relation to the Clare-Limerick boundary issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32110/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1367asked

1450 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give an update on any infringement proceedings initiated for failure to submit the river basin management plans on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32107/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1450 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give an update on any infringement proceedings initiated for failure to submit the river basin management plans on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32107/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1366asked

1449 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage treatment scheme for Oughterard Village, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32094/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1449 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage treatment scheme for Oughterard Village, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32094/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1365asked

1448 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence from Wicklow County Council in respect of the granting of a waste permit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32075/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1448 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence from Wicklow County Council in respect of the granting of a waste permit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32075/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1364asked

1491 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the Private Members’ Bill published by Deputy O’Donoghue to amend the Building Control Act 2007; if he intends to introduce his own Bill further addressing the registration of architects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33034/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1491 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the Private Members’ Bill published by Deputy O’Donoghue to amend the Building Control Act 2007; if he intends to introduce his own Bill further addressing the registration of architects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33034/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1363asked

1486 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will move a Bill (details supplied) or amend the 2007 Act with particular reference to a certain clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1486 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will move a Bill (details supplied) or amend the 2007 Act with particular reference to a certain clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1362asked

1458 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to amend the Building Control Act 2007 or move the Building Control (Amendment) Bill 2010 published by Deputy John O’Donoghue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32170/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1458 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to amend the Building Control Act 2007 or move the Building Control (Amendment) Bill 2010 published by Deputy John O’Donoghue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32170/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1360asked

1446 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available for a project (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31971/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1446 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available for a project (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31971/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1359asked

1522 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding grant aid for a water scheme (details supplied) in County Galway; the cost of the proposed pipeline from Loughrea to Kilrickle; if the provision of water for the water scheme will form part of the Loughrea town augmentation project; if he has received detailed costings from Galway County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33881/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1522 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding grant aid for a water scheme (details supplied) in County Galway; the cost of the proposed pipeline from Loughrea to Kilrickle; if the provision of water for the water scheme will form part of the Loughrea town augmentation project; if he has received detailed costings from Galway County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33881/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1358asked

1445 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a decision has been made on the cost of bringing the water from Loughrea to Kilrickle, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31926/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1445 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a decision has been made on the cost of bringing the water from Loughrea to Kilrickle, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31926/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1357asked

1444 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Kinvara sewerage scheme, County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the detail design has been sent to his Department for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31886/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1444 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Kinvara sewerage scheme, County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the detail design has been sent to his Department for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31886/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1356asked

1443 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 489 of 29 June 2010, if he will amend the retail planning guidelines to require supermarkets and department stores above specified size to provide public toilets to help persons who suffer from incontinence to lead a normal life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31841/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1443 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 489 of 29 June 2010, if he will amend the retail planning guidelines to require supermarkets and department stores above specified size to provide public toilets to help persons who suffer from incontinence to lead a normal life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31841/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1355asked

1442 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide funding for the new sewerage system at the Bredagh River, Moville, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31692/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1442 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide funding for the new sewerage system at the Bredagh River, Moville, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31692/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1354asked

1524 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will present a report on his plans for the election of a Dublin mayor; the schedule being followed in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33934/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1524 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will present a report on his plans for the election of a Dublin mayor; the schedule being followed in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33934/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1353asked

1441 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm his plans for the election of mayor of Dublin; if he will outline consultations and contacts he has had with the four Dublin local authorities on the matter; when he expects the election to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31690/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1441 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm his plans for the election of mayor of Dublin; if he will outline consultations and contacts he has had with the four Dublin local authorities on the matter; when he expects the election to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31690/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1352asked

1440 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to any instances (details supplied) where the courts or local authorities have, following enforcement action, adjourned or reached settlement where the effect is to give the developer a defined period of tolerance; and if his attention has been drawn to any instances in which the courts or local authorities have following enforcement action adjourned or reached settlement when the effect is to give the developer a defined period of tolerance. [33898/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1440 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to any instances (details supplied) where the courts or local authorities have, following enforcement action, adjourned or reached settlement where the effect is to give the developer a defined period of tolerance; and if his attention has been drawn to any instances in which the courts or local authorities have following enforcement action adjourned or reached settlement when the effect is to give the developer a defined period of tolerance. [33898/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1351asked

1439 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in respect of a document (details supplied) if the matter is solely a matter for the elected members of the relevant local authority; if he has any role in approving the said document; if he would have any role in the implementation of the document if approved by the elected members; if he can amend the said document if passed by the said elected members; and if he can himself bring into force the said document if the elected members fail to approve the said document. [33620/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1439 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in respect of a document (details supplied) if the matter is solely a matter for the elected members of the relevant local authority; if he has any role in approving the said document; if he would have any role in the implementation of the document if approved by the elected members; if he can amend the said document if passed by the said elected members; and if he can himself bring into force the said document if the elected members fail to approve the said document. [33620/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1350asked

1517 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarity the Circular MT 4/2010 issued in respect of the taxation of goods, vehicles and adapted goods vehicles; the situation for persons who are required by some authorities to include their income tax registration number as well as their revenue registration identity number which in some cases maybe their VAT number; if he intends to introduce a universal system applicable to all local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33746/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1517 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarity the Circular MT 4/2010 issued in respect of the taxation of goods, vehicles and adapted goods vehicles; the situation for persons who are required by some authorities to include their income tax registration number as well as their revenue registration identity number which in some cases maybe their VAT number; if he intends to introduce a universal system applicable to all local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33746/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1349asked

1438 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a standardised policy in place throughout the country within each local authority, motor taxation, in respect of a specific issue (details supplied) and if his attention has been drawn to different practices from county to county and if he will ensure that a uniform policy is put in place. [33277/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1438 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a standardised policy in place throughout the country within each local authority, motor taxation, in respect of a specific issue (details supplied) and if his attention has been drawn to different practices from county to county and if he will ensure that a uniform policy is put in place. [33277/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1348asked

1437 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will carry out an audit of all buildings constructed before 2007-08 which have been damaged by the defective pyrite infill; if he has asked the local authorities to carry out such an audit; if he will draw up a national plan to tackle the pyrites disaster including a full investigation and remediation process for all householders in north and west Dublin and the mid-Leinster region whose homes have been affected by pyrite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33180/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1437 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will carry out an audit of all buildings constructed before 2007-08 which have been damaged by the defective pyrite infill; if he has asked the local authorities to carry out such an audit; if he will draw up a national plan to tackle the pyrites disaster including a full investigation and remediation process for all householders in north and west Dublin and the mid-Leinster region whose homes have been affected by pyrite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33180/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1347asked

1436 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to address the issue of leakages in the water pipeline network and the proposed amounts allocated for same. [33139/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1436 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to address the issue of leakages in the water pipeline network and the proposed amounts allocated for same. [33139/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1346asked

1435 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost per 1,000 gallons of water supplied to farmers by each County Council in which these water charges apply. [33138/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1435 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost per 1,000 gallons of water supplied to farmers by each County Council in which these water charges apply. [33138/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1345asked

1434 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding entitlement to local authority housing for parents of a family who had an apartment, sold it to buy somewhere bigger for the children, lost their jobs before securing a new dwelling, and are now told they cannot go on the waiting list for housing because they once owned property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33084/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1434 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding entitlement to local authority housing for parents of a family who had an apartment, sold it to buy somewhere bigger for the children, lost their jobs before securing a new dwelling, and are now told they cannot go on the waiting list for housing because they once owned property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33084/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1344asked

1433 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the dispute resolution system in the Private Residential Tenancies Board and specifically in respect of retention of deposit by landlords; if he will quantify such occurrences; the number of cases that have been adjudicated and a stated summary of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33080/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1433 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the dispute resolution system in the Private Residential Tenancies Board and specifically in respect of retention of deposit by landlords; if he will quantify such occurrences; the number of cases that have been adjudicated and a stated summary of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33080/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1343asked

1432 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the laying out of a development (details supplied) in County Kerry was declared exempt by An Bord Pleanála and the High Court prior to the introduction of the E.U. Habitats Directive in 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33075/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1432 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the laying out of a development (details supplied) in County Kerry was declared exempt by An Bord Pleanála and the High Court prior to the introduction of the E.U. Habitats Directive in 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33075/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1342asked

1481 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total number of offices and properties rented by his Department; their location and use; if his Department is occupying all of the office space currently rented; if not, the location of such office space and the length of time that this space has been unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32836/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1481 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total number of offices and properties rented by his Department; their location and use; if his Department is occupying all of the office space currently rented; if not, the location of such office space and the length of time that this space has been unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32836/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1341asked

1431 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in respect of the offices and properties which his Department are currently renting, if he would give a breakdown of all leasehold interests to include building size, current rent, lease terms, rent reviews, break options, landlord service charges, car parking and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32851/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1431 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in respect of the offices and properties which his Department are currently renting, if he would give a breakdown of all leasehold interests to include building size, current rent, lease terms, rent reviews, break options, landlord service charges, car parking and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32851/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1340asked

1430 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the circumstances that led to an underdeclaration of PAYE, PRSI by Donegal County Council in respect of the period January to March 2010 resulting in interest and penalties in excess of €250,000 following a revenue audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32508/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1430 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the circumstances that led to an underdeclaration of PAYE, PRSI by Donegal County Council in respect of the period January to March 2010 resulting in interest and penalties in excess of €250,000 following a revenue audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32508/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1339asked

1429 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social housing units in existence here on 1 January 2010; the number of units in the following categories, namely, local authority, approved housing bodies and rental accommodation scheme tenancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32484/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1429 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social housing units in existence here on 1 January 2010; the number of units in the following categories, namely, local authority, approved housing bodies and rental accommodation scheme tenancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32484/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1338asked

1428 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to cull the mink population in view of the damage being caused to the appropriate balance of our national habitat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32467/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1428 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals by the National Parks and Wildlife Service to cull the mink population in view of the damage being caused to the appropriate balance of our national habitat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32467/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1337asked

1427 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in respect of the current year in terms of full-time equivalents the number of persons employed in his, or if applicable his predecessors’, constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses to each individual; the location or locations of such constituency offices; if those offices are on departmental property, to state the office space dedicated to such an office and the estimated value of same; the estimated cost of the provision of utilities, services and other miscellaneous costs to the office; if he will provide the same information for 2008, 2009 and from 14 June to the end of 2007; if he will provide the same information for Ministers of State attached to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32274/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1427 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in respect of the current year in terms of full-time equivalents the number of persons employed in his, or if applicable his predecessors’, constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses to each individual; the location or locations of such constituency offices; if those offices are on departmental property, to state the office space dedicated to such an office and the estimated value of same; the estimated cost of the provision of utilities, services and other miscellaneous costs to the office; if he will provide the same information for 2008, 2009 and from 14 June to the end of 2007; if he will provide the same information for Ministers of State attached to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32274/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1336asked

1426 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the EPA and GSI classification of four sites at Tynagh Mines, County Galway, his Department will undertake a full environmental risk assessment; and if there is any ongoing monitoring at these sites. [32171/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1426 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the EPA and GSI classification of four sites at Tynagh Mines, County Galway, his Department will undertake a full environmental risk assessment; and if there is any ongoing monitoring at these sites. [32171/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1335asked

1425 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by the whole Department, by him, and by each junior Minister, on travel, fuel, accommodation, subsistence, advertising and credit cards for the years 2007 to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32164/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1425 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by the whole Department, by him, and by each junior Minister, on travel, fuel, accommodation, subsistence, advertising and credit cards for the years 2007 to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32164/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1334asked

1424 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the problems faced by the dairy and pig industries and the deficiencies in phosphate; his plans to review the nitrates directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32145/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1424 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the problems faced by the dairy and pig industries and the deficiencies in phosphate; his plans to review the nitrates directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32145/10]

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