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Question· writtenPQ 1034asked

1211 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations on the voluntary housing sector and local government to work in partnership with each other and the tenants involved to resolve issues such as the sharing of community infrastructure, unsocial behaviour, community development and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1211 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations on the voluntary housing sector and local government to work in partnership with each other and the tenants involved to resolve issues such as the sharing of community infrastructure, unsocial behaviour, community development and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1033asked

1210 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will examine the joint action plans for social and affordable housing submitted by Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council for the period 2004-2008; if he will fund this plan and the cost involved; the number of house starts applied for by each of these bodies for each year since 2000; the number granted by his Department for the same period; the number completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1210 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will examine the joint action plans for social and affordable housing submitted by Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council for the period 2004-2008; if he will fund this plan and the cost involved; the number of house starts applied for by each of these bodies for each year since 2000; the number granted by his Department for the same period; the number completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21735/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1032asked

1209 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward funding or a plan of action to deal with the problems being experienced in the SEHB relative to the housing aid for the elderly scheme; if all other health boards are the same as the SEHB or if they have moved beyond their applications for 2002 and 2003; his views on whether the situation in the SEHB is acceptable; and the action he intends to take. [21729/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1209 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward funding or a plan of action to deal with the problems being experienced in the SEHB relative to the housing aid for the elderly scheme; if all other health boards are the same as the SEHB or if they have moved beyond their applications for 2002 and 2003; his views on whether the situation in the SEHB is acceptable; and the action he intends to take. [21729/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1031asked

1247 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Kilkenny County Council applies a maximum of €3,200 in the grant available under the essential repairs to a house scheme; if he intends to review legislation in this area in order that the maximum grant be raised significantly and applied to every county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22430/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1247 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Kilkenny County Council applies a maximum of €3,200 in the grant available under the essential repairs to a house scheme; if he intends to review legislation in this area in order that the maximum grant be raised significantly and applied to every county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22430/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1030asked

1208 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to reform the disabled person’s housing grant as administered by local authorities; if funding will be provided to allow the grant to be increased to 100% of the cost of essential works; if a standard and fair procedure of application and allocation will be introduced across all local authorities, co-ordinated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1208 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to reform the disabled person’s housing grant as administered by local authorities; if funding will be provided to allow the grant to be increased to 100% of the cost of essential works; if a standard and fair procedure of application and allocation will be introduced across all local authorities, co-ordinated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1029asked

1207 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason landowners with bogs designated as SACs prior to 2002, who agreed the original compensation payment, are now entitled to less compensation than those who settled after their bogs were designated in 2002; if landowners who had their bogs designated prior to 2002 and did not agree to a compensation payment to date, are eligible for the current rates of compensation or the early settlement bonus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21656/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1207 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason landowners with bogs designated as SACs prior to 2002, who agreed the original compensation payment, are now entitled to less compensation than those who settled after their bogs were designated in 2002; if landowners who had their bogs designated prior to 2002 and did not agree to a compensation payment to date, are eligible for the current rates of compensation or the early settlement bonus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21656/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1028asked

1206 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a design review report on Killeglan Springs, submitted by Roscommon County Council, will be approved; if he will approve funding for the upgrading of the springs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21652/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1206 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a design review report on Killeglan Springs, submitted by Roscommon County Council, will be approved; if he will approve funding for the upgrading of the springs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21652/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1027asked

1205 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application for funding submitted by Leitrim County Council for the development of the Rooskey sewerage scheme will be approved; the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21647/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1205 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application for funding submitted by Leitrim County Council for the development of the Rooskey sewerage scheme will be approved; the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21647/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1026asked

1203 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 399 of 29 June 2004, if he will provide an update on the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21629/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1203 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 399 of 29 June 2004, if he will provide an update on the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21629/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1025asked

1202 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve funding for the Ballyleague sewerage scheme, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21610/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1202 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve funding for the Ballyleague sewerage scheme, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21610/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1024asked

1201 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 797 of 27 April 2004, the details of the agreement concerning Shannon callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21603/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1201 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 797 of 27 April 2004, the details of the agreement concerning Shannon callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21603/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1022asked

1199 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria that must be met for retained fire officers to qualify for one-in-eight gratuity payments on retirement; the reason some retired retained fire officers have already received the one-in-eight payment but others, having served in the same station, have not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21581/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1199 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria that must be met for retained fire officers to qualify for one-in-eight gratuity payments on retirement; the reason some retired retained fire officers have already received the one-in-eight payment but others, having served in the same station, have not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21581/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1021asked

1198 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority house starts in County Kerry each year from 1997 to 2004; the number of completions in that category in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21503/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1198 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority house starts in County Kerry each year from 1997 to 2004; the number of completions in that category in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21503/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1020asked

1221 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenue generated nationally by the €20 planning representation fee since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21862/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1221 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenue generated nationally by the €20 planning representation fee since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21862/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1019asked

1220 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenue generated for Cavan County Council by the €20 planning representation fee since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21861/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1220 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenue generated for Cavan County Council by the €20 planning representation fee since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21861/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1018asked

1219 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenue generated for Monaghan County Council by the €20 planning representation fee since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21860/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1219 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenue generated for Monaghan County Council by the €20 planning representation fee since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21860/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1017asked

1218 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to abolish the €20 fee for representations or comments on planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21859/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1218 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to abolish the €20 fee for representations or comments on planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21859/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1016asked

1197 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount accrued to each of the local authorities since the introduction of the €20 fee charged on those making submissions or objections to planning applications; if he would consider abolishing this charge in the light of legal objections from the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21502/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1197 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount accrued to each of the local authorities since the introduction of the €20 fee charged on those making submissions or objections to planning applications; if he would consider abolishing this charge in the light of legal objections from the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21502/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1015asked

1196 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emissions allowance trading within the Community, No. 2003/87/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21489/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1196 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emissions allowance trading within the Community, No. 2003/87/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21489/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1014asked

1195 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on end-of-life vehicles, No. 2000/53/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21488/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1195 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on end-of-life vehicles, No. 2000/53/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21488/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1013asked

1194 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, No. 2002/96/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21487/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1194 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, No. 2002/96/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21487/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1012asked

1193 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, No. 2002/95/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21486/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1193 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, No. 2002/95/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21486/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1011asked

1192 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery 2002/95/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21485/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1192 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery 2002/95/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21485/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1010asked

1191 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of assessment of certain plans and programmes on the environment, SEA Directive 2001/42/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21483/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1191 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of assessment of certain plans and programmes on the environment, SEA Directive 2001/42/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21483/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1009asked

1190 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, No. 2000/60/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21482/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1190 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, No. 2000/60/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21482/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1008asked

1189 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on ozone in ambient air, No. 2002/3/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21481/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1189 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on ozone in ambient air, No. 2002/3/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21481/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1007asked

1188 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on national emission ceilings for certain pollutants, No. 2001/81/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21480/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1188 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made towards the transposition of the directive on national emission ceilings for certain pollutants, No. 2001/81/EC; and the resources in place to ensure enforcement. [21480/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1006asked

1187 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to ensure that all manufacturers of cigarette brands here produce filter tipped cigarettes that have filters which are biodegradable. [21479/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1187 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to ensure that all manufacturers of cigarette brands here produce filter tipped cigarettes that have filters which are biodegradable. [21479/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1005asked

1186 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme for Asdee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21459/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1186 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme for Asdee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21459/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1004asked

1185 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme for the village of Finuge, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21458/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1185 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme for the village of Finuge, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21458/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1003asked

1184 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce obligations on utility companies to gradually eliminate overhead cables from built up urban areas where they are an unsightly intrusion on the amenity of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21413/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1184 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce obligations on utility companies to gradually eliminate overhead cables from built up urban areas where they are an unsightly intrusion on the amenity of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21413/04]

Question· writtenPQ 1002asked

1183 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish with each local authority in the country the number of their housing units let to tenants for 30 years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1183 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish with each local authority in the country the number of their housing units let to tenants for 30 years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/04]

Question· writtenPQ 999asked

1242 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the allocation of funds by his Department for the installation of central heating by local authorities, including the amount allocated to each local authority. [22271/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1242 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the allocation of funds by his Department for the installation of central heating by local authorities, including the amount allocated to each local authority. [22271/04]

Question· writtenPQ 998asked

1180 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available to Dublin City Council to complete the programme of installing central heating in tenancy houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21295/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1180 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be made available to Dublin City Council to complete the programme of installing central heating in tenancy houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21295/04]

Question· writtenPQ 997asked

1179 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he proposes to take to ensure the safety of persons with vision impairments and the way in which he will ensure that city and county councils implement the strictest adherence to their street furniture guidelines. [21287/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1179 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he proposes to take to ensure the safety of persons with vision impairments and the way in which he will ensure that city and county councils implement the strictest adherence to their street furniture guidelines. [21287/04]

Question· writtenPQ 996asked

1178 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 432 of 6 July 2004, the date on which he learned of the changed plans of the local authority in respect of the project; the date on which he wrote to the local authority requesting a full report on the matter; if the report will deal with all aspects of the purchase and disposal to determine whether standard procedures were followed and the State secured value for money in respect of the disposal of the site; if the final report will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21256/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1178 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 432 of 6 July 2004, the date on which he learned of the changed plans of the local authority in respect of the project; the date on which he wrote to the local authority requesting a full report on the matter; if the report will deal with all aspects of the purchase and disposal to determine whether standard procedures were followed and the State secured value for money in respect of the disposal of the site; if the final report will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21256/04]

Question· writtenPQ 995asked

1177 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of internal audit reports completed within his Department since January 2001; the title of each completed report; the number of audit reports being carried out at the present time; the title of same; and the type of audit reports that need to be carried out to comply with regulations. [21240/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1177 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of internal audit reports completed within his Department since January 2001; the title of each completed report; the number of audit reports being carried out at the present time; the title of same; and the type of audit reports that need to be carried out to comply with regulations. [21240/04]

Question· writtenPQ 994asked

1176 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to revise the regulations regarding elections which preclude members of the Defence Forces from running for election. [21239/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1176 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to revise the regulations regarding elections which preclude members of the Defence Forces from running for election. [21239/04]

Question· writtenPQ 993asked

1175 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider the introduction of a national rural planning monitoring committee and local monitoring committees based on the group water scheme monitoring system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22828/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1175 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider the introduction of a national rural planning monitoring committee and local monitoring committees based on the group water scheme monitoring system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22828/04]

Question· writtenPQ 992asked

1174 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to improve the accuracy of the electoral register and to put in place a system of identification of voters, for example, by way of the PPS number, to eliminate personation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22829/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1174 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to improve the accuracy of the electoral register and to put in place a system of identification of voters, for example, by way of the PPS number, to eliminate personation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22829/04]

Question· writtenPQ 991asked

1173 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 the 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. [22812/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1173 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 the 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. [22812/04]

Question· writtenPQ 990asked

1204 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a copy of the preliminary report on the development of a sewerage scheme for the village of Creggs, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21634/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

1204 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a copy of the preliminary report on the development of a sewerage scheme for the village of Creggs, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21634/04]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

381 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if the report on the safety of school buses being prepared by his Department, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Bus Éireann has been completed; if he will place this report in the Oireachtas Library; the steps he proposes to take on foot of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21532/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

381 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if the report on the safety of school buses being prepared by his Department, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Bus Éireann has been completed; if he will place this report in the Oireachtas Library; the steps he proposes to take on foot of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21532/04]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

341 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the issue of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by virtue of which children have the right to a safe learning environment and to be protected from violence, following recent events in Russia, Chechnya and Palestine. [21929/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2004

341 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will raise the issue of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by virtue of which children have the right to a safe learning environment and to be protected from violence, following recent events in Russia, Chechnya and Palestine. [21929/04]

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