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Question· writtenPQ 84asked

153 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the Litter Pollution Act, 1997 which enables local authorities to only take action against properties which accumulate high densities of refuse and other waste materials that are within public view and prohibits action being taken in other circumstances. [22824/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

153 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the Litter Pollution Act, 1997 which enables local authorities to only take action against properties which accumulate high densities of refuse and other waste materials that are within public view and prohibits action being taken in other circumstances. [22824/07]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

152 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the income received by individual local authorities, he will put a national waiver scheme in place in relation to the collection of refuse charges which could be availed of by households on low income and whereby putting in place such a national waiver scheme he would ensure that local government is compensated by central Government through means of a direct payment to individual councils participating in the scheme. [22800/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

152 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the income received by individual local authorities, he will put a national waiver scheme in place in relation to the collection of refuse charges which could be availed of by households on low income and whereby putting in place such a national waiver scheme he would ensure that local government is compensated by central Government through means of a direct payment to individual councils participating in the scheme. [22800/07]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

151 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to the call by UK Environment Secretary Hilary Benn to end the sale of 150 watt light bulbs by January 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22752/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

151 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to the call by UK Environment Secretary Hilary Benn to end the sale of 150 watt light bulbs by January 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22752/07]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

156 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will legislate to allow for the compulsory purchase of land by local authorities at agricultural or existing value plus 25% for the purpose of social or affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22742/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

156 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will legislate to allow for the compulsory purchase of land by local authorities at agricultural or existing value plus 25% for the purpose of social or affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22742/07]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

149 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to introduce legislation on foot of the recommendations of the All Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22818/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

149 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to introduce legislation on foot of the recommendations of the All Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22818/07]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

145 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to implement the commitment given in the Programme for Government to ensure that local authorities prioritise the provision of community and recreational facilities as part of their development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22807/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

145 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to implement the commitment given in the Programme for Government to ensure that local authorities prioritise the provision of community and recreational facilities as part of their development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22807/07]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

144 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on increasing the maximum grant available from local authorities for disabled persons grants to at least €30,000 due to the escalating cost of building recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22291/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

144 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on increasing the maximum grant available from local authorities for disabled persons grants to at least €30,000 due to the escalating cost of building recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22291/07]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

143 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 989 of 20 March 2007, if he has given further consideration to a request to meet with a delegation from Midleton Town Council regarding the Midleton Town boundary alteration; if so, when such a meeting will take place; his views on such an alteration; the action he has taken or intends to take on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22878/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

143 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 989 of 20 March 2007, if he has given further consideration to a request to meet with a delegation from Midleton Town Council regarding the Midleton Town boundary alteration; if so, when such a meeting will take place; his views on such an alteration; the action he has taken or intends to take on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22878/07]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

140 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the income that has been received by each local authority from the Private Residential Tenancies Board to date; if these finances are ring-fenced to inspect dwellings for suitability; the number of inspections of dwellings that have been undertaken by each individual council that has received these funds to date. [22823/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

140 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the income that has been received by each local authority from the Private Residential Tenancies Board to date; if these finances are ring-fenced to inspect dwellings for suitability; the number of inspections of dwellings that have been undertaken by each individual council that has received these funds to date. [22823/07]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

141 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of his decision to increase on-the-spot fines for litter offences, he will provide resources to local authorities for the employment of additional litter wardens to ensure that litter laws are enforced; the number of litter wardens employed nationally in each of the five years; if all local authorities employ litter wardens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22801/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

141 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of his decision to increase on-the-spot fines for litter offences, he will provide resources to local authorities for the employment of additional litter wardens to ensure that litter laws are enforced; the number of litter wardens employed nationally in each of the five years; if all local authorities employ litter wardens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22801/07]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

139 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available for the recruitment of litter wardens in tandem with the increase in litter fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22754/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

139 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available for the recruitment of litter wardens in tandem with the increase in litter fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22754/07]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

138 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of full time fire services there are; the location of same with a breakdown of the number of full time firemen with each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

138 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of full time fire services there are; the location of same with a breakdown of the number of full time firemen with each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/07]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

137 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists at the latest date for which figures are available; the steps he will take to reduce waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22819/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

137 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists at the latest date for which figures are available; the steps he will take to reduce waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22819/07]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

136 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action being taken to ensure that local authorities are required to take into account the potential impact on carbon emissions of development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22803/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

136 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action being taken to ensure that local authorities are required to take into account the potential impact on carbon emissions of development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22803/07]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

146 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the Electoral Acts to provide for increased transparency in the funding of political parties and for greater scrutiny of political party expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22810/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

146 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the Electoral Acts to provide for increased transparency in the funding of political parties and for greater scrutiny of political party expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22810/07]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

135 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when legislation will be introduced to provide for the Independent Electoral Commission to take responsibility for electoral administration and oversight as promised in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22808/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

135 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when legislation will be introduced to provide for the Independent Electoral Commission to take responsibility for electoral administration and oversight as promised in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22808/07]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

134 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will as a matter of urgency be appointing a specific project team to carry out a programme of regeneration and refurbishment of local authority flat complexes. [22889/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

134 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will as a matter of urgency be appointing a specific project team to carry out a programme of regeneration and refurbishment of local authority flat complexes. [22889/07]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

133 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the directives his Department have issued to local authorities with respect to the use of funding for the building of social houses since 1 May 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22614/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

133 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the directives his Department have issued to local authorities with respect to the use of funding for the building of social houses since 1 May 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22614/07]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

132 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the fact that the activities of commercial shoot operators are frequently unregulated and the need to regulate the shooting of wild animals and birds in the interest of conservation and sustainability, he will give a commencement date for section 36 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000 which deals with the licensing and regulation of shoot operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22300/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

132 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the fact that the activities of commercial shoot operators are frequently unregulated and the need to regulate the shooting of wild animals and birds in the interest of conservation and sustainability, he will give a commencement date for section 36 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000 which deals with the licensing and regulation of shoot operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22300/07]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

131 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he has taken to empower local authorities to designate brown field sites in need of development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22743/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

131 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he has taken to empower local authorities to designate brown field sites in need of development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22743/07]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

129 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will deliver 10,000 social and affordable housing units in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22744/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

129 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will deliver 10,000 social and affordable housing units in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22744/07]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

127 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress of his consideration of legislation to regulate lobbyists as promised in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22809/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

127 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress of his consideration of legislation to regulate lobbyists as promised in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22809/07]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

126 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review local authority electoral area boundaries in advance of the next local elections particularly having regard to the significant population changes experienced in many areas since the boundaries were last reviewed in 1998 and the need for certainty in regard to the areas, with elections now less than two years away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22804/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

126 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review local authority electoral area boundaries in advance of the next local elections particularly having regard to the significant population changes experienced in many areas since the boundaries were last reviewed in 1998 and the need for certainty in regard to the areas, with elections now less than two years away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22804/07]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

322 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the future use of e-voting technology with a view to disposing of the project to an alternative jurisdiction which might be willing to utilise such a system; if he or his Department have received any cash offers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23160/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

322 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the future use of e-voting technology with a view to disposing of the project to an alternative jurisdiction which might be willing to utilise such a system; if he or his Department have received any cash offers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23160/07]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

312 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is his intention to authorise the use of the electronic voting machines in the possession of the State and local authorities for the 2009 local and European Elections or any referendum that might be held before that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23139/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

312 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is his intention to authorise the use of the electronic voting machines in the possession of the State and local authorities for the 2009 local and European Elections or any referendum that might be held before that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23139/07]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

301 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs associated to date per year with the electronic voting machines (details supplied); the estimate of further financial expenditures already contracted for; and the amount of moneys already expended including VAT payments. [22976/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

301 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs associated to date per year with the electronic voting machines (details supplied); the estimate of further financial expenditures already contracted for; and the amount of moneys already expended including VAT payments. [22976/07]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

150 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Cabinet Committee on Electronic Voting last met; when a final decision will be made as to whether or not to proceed with electronic voting; if he has plans for the disposal of the electronic voting machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22802/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

150 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Cabinet Committee on Electronic Voting last met; when a final decision will be made as to whether or not to proceed with electronic voting; if he has plans for the disposal of the electronic voting machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22802/07]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

125 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs to date of the development, roll-out, and promotion of the electronic voting and counting system; the costs to date of storage and maintenance of the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22811/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

125 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs to date of the development, roll-out, and promotion of the electronic voting and counting system; the costs to date of storage and maintenance of the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22811/07]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

124 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction Fingal County Council’s application for additional staff in order to enable them to open the newly refurbished Malahide and Garristown libraries. [22298/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

124 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction Fingal County Council’s application for additional staff in order to enable them to open the newly refurbished Malahide and Garristown libraries. [22298/07]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

123 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses built by the various local authorities in each of the past five years excluding those provided by voluntary housing organisations; the number of three bedroom or family homes included; his intentions for the public housing programme in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22849/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

123 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses built by the various local authorities in each of the past five years excluding those provided by voluntary housing organisations; the number of three bedroom or family homes included; his intentions for the public housing programme in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22849/07]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

317 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received reports from the various local authorities in connection with the need to upgrade various sewage treatment systems throughout the country; the projected costs in meeting such requirements; when he expects to make the necessary funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23154/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

317 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received reports from the various local authorities in connection with the need to upgrade various sewage treatment systems throughout the country; the projected costs in meeting such requirements; when he expects to make the necessary funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23154/07]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

316 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to ensure the availability of an adequate supply and storage capacity of domestic drinking water in view of the increased and expected demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23153/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

316 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to ensure the availability of an adequate supply and storage capacity of domestic drinking water in view of the increased and expected demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23153/07]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

313 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number, location and extent of sewage treatment augmentation or replacement works submitted to his Department by the various local authorities in County Kildare; his intention to meet these requirements in full in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23145/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

313 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number, location and extent of sewage treatment augmentation or replacement works submitted to his Department by the various local authorities in County Kildare; his intention to meet these requirements in full in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23145/07]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

122 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of applications for capital funding for the various sewerage treatment schemes throughout the country received in his Department; the number and location of those already approved; the ones pending; his intentions for the approval of the remainder with a view to alleviating the ongoing problem of pollution of water courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22848/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

122 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of applications for capital funding for the various sewerage treatment schemes throughout the country received in his Department; the number and location of those already approved; the ones pending; his intentions for the approval of the remainder with a view to alleviating the ongoing problem of pollution of water courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22848/07]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

121 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for his decision to withdraw without notice funding for the local authority playground grant scheme which provided for €120,000 grant aid per local authority for the construction of playgrounds; his views on whether many playground projects countrywide which had matching funding in place in anticipation of this grant aid being available may now have to be abandoned; if he will give serious consideration to reinstating this grant in view of the crucial importance of playground facilities in the fight against childhood obesity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22289/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

121 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for his decision to withdraw without notice funding for the local authority playground grant scheme which provided for €120,000 grant aid per local authority for the construction of playgrounds; his views on whether many playground projects countrywide which had matching funding in place in anticipation of this grant aid being available may now have to be abandoned; if he will give serious consideration to reinstating this grant in view of the crucial importance of playground facilities in the fight against childhood obesity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22289/07]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

120 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals for a review of the role, procedures and legislation governing the Environmental Protection Agency as promised in the Programme for Government; the persons by whom the review will be undertaken; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22815/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

120 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals for a review of the role, procedures and legislation governing the Environmental Protection Agency as promised in the Programme for Government; the persons by whom the review will be undertaken; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22815/07]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

119 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to tackle anti-social behaviour in housing estates and in particular the activities of so-called boy racers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22755/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

119 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to tackle anti-social behaviour in housing estates and in particular the activities of so-called boy racers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22755/07]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

118 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the files which have been requested from his Department by the Mahon Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16815/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

118 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the files which have been requested from his Department by the Mahon Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16815/07]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

117 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the concerns of wildlife officers in his Department that the deer hunted by a hunt (details supplied) are tame, farmed deer and should not be subjected to a hunt by hounds; if he will defer the granting of a licence to hunt farmed deer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22294/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

117 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the concerns of wildlife officers in his Department that the deer hunted by a hunt (details supplied) are tame, farmed deer and should not be subjected to a hunt by hounds; if he will defer the granting of a licence to hunt farmed deer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22294/07]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

116 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will set up a housing authority under the auspices of his Department whose objective will be to shape and influence the development of housing policy through research, market analysis, information and advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22741/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

116 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will set up a housing authority under the auspices of his Department whose objective will be to shape and influence the development of housing policy through research, market analysis, information and advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22741/07]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

115 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the proposed purchase by Ireland of additional allowances through the Kyoto Protocol flexible mechanisms; and the cost of same over the commitment period 2008 to 2012. [22674/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

115 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the proposed purchase by Ireland of additional allowances through the Kyoto Protocol flexible mechanisms; and the cost of same over the commitment period 2008 to 2012. [22674/07]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

147 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Green Paper on Local Government Reform will be published; if the deadline given in the Programme for Government of 14 December 2007 will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22806/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

147 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Green Paper on Local Government Reform will be published; if the deadline given in the Programme for Government of 14 December 2007 will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22806/07]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

114 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason provision will not be made for a directly elected mayor with executive powers for Dublin until 2011; if it is intended to have an election for this position in 2011 or if it will have to await the next scheduled local elections which would not be until 2014; if it would be more logical and convenient to have this election with the local elections in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22805/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

114 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason provision will not be made for a directly elected mayor with executive powers for Dublin until 2011; if it is intended to have an election for this position in 2011 or if it will have to await the next scheduled local elections which would not be until 2014; if it would be more logical and convenient to have this election with the local elections in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22805/07]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

113 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses that will be delivered under Part V in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22751/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

113 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses that will be delivered under Part V in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22751/07]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

112 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will commit to making homelessness a thing of the past by 2010 as requested by the Make Room campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22745/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

112 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will commit to making homelessness a thing of the past by 2010 as requested by the Make Room campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22745/07]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

111 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to improve security of tenure for those in the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22749/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

111 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to improve security of tenure for those in the private rented sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22749/07]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

130 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an assessment has been done by his Department of the expected additional cost of each new dwelling unit arising from the Draft Building Regulations, dealing with energy efficiency for homes published by him on 21 September 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22799/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

130 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an assessment has been done by his Department of the expected additional cost of each new dwelling unit arising from the Draft Building Regulations, dealing with energy efficiency for homes published by him on 21 September 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22799/07]

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