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Question· writtenPQ 1503asked

1577 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a grant mechanism available to a person who wishes to set up a recycling business for window glass; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30156/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1577 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a grant mechanism available to a person who wishes to set up a recycling business for window glass; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30156/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1502asked

1575 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reply received from Fingal County Council to his request for information in circular PD/106 as issued in early 2006 on the issue of unfinished housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30154/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1575 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reply received from Fingal County Council to his request for information in circular PD/106 as issued in early 2006 on the issue of unfinished housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30154/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1501asked

1576 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings which have been acquired to date under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 by county; the number of these which were sold under the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30155/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1576 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings which have been acquired to date under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 by county; the number of these which were sold under the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30155/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1500asked

1574 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average price in each local authority area for houses sold under the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30153/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1574 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average price in each local authority area for houses sold under the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30153/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1499asked

1572 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which section 25 of the Local Government Planning and Development Act 1976 and section 25 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 are employed by local authorities; the extent to which his Department recommends their use by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30151/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1572 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which section 25 of the Local Government Planning and Development Act 1976 and section 25 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 are employed by local authorities; the extent to which his Department recommends their use by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30151/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1497asked

1569 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action his Department intends to take against local authorities that have conducted no inspections of private rented properties in their jurisdictions. [30106/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1569 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action his Department intends to take against local authorities that have conducted no inspections of private rented properties in their jurisdictions. [30106/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1496asked

1568 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if consideration has been given within his Department for making the local authority responsible for water quality in the Tramore river, which currently forms part of the Cork city boundary. [30105/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1568 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if consideration has been given within his Department for making the local authority responsible for water quality in the Tramore river, which currently forms part of the Cork city boundary. [30105/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1495asked

1567 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions he intends to take on foot the recent Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government report which shows a variation in recycling in local authority areas of between 7.2% and 56%. [30102/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1567 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions he intends to take on foot the recent Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government report which shows a variation in recycling in local authority areas of between 7.2% and 56%. [30102/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1494asked

1566 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the fire service throughout the country is adequately resourced to be able to deal with fires in high buildings in view of recent difficulties that have been experienced. [30101/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1566 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the fire service throughout the country is adequately resourced to be able to deal with fires in high buildings in view of recent difficulties that have been experienced. [30101/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1493asked

1565 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish from the national driver file the number of drivers that currently stand as qualified; the procedures in place for relaying this information to the Garda; the precise manner in which this is done; and the frequency of same. [30035/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1565 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish from the national driver file the number of drivers that currently stand as qualified; the procedures in place for relaying this information to the Garda; the precise manner in which this is done; and the frequency of same. [30035/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1491asked

1561 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will issue regulations under the Local Government Act 2001 to allow, by order, the establishment of new town councils. [29988/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1561 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will issue regulations under the Local Government Act 2001 to allow, by order, the establishment of new town councils. [29988/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1489asked

1559 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding which will be allocated to local authorities for home improvements for local authority houses (details supplied); when funding will be made available; the amount of funding which was allocated for 2004/2005 and 2005/2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29897/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1559 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding which will be allocated to local authorities for home improvements for local authority houses (details supplied); when funding will be made available; the amount of funding which was allocated for 2004/2005 and 2005/2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29897/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1487asked

1557 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding funding for the remedial works scheme for a housing estate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29895/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1557 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding funding for the remedial works scheme for a housing estate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29895/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1486asked

1556 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available from his Department to local authorities to allow them to remove asbestos within local authority housing estates where such asbestos is used for domestic sheds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29894/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1556 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available from his Department to local authorities to allow them to remove asbestos within local authority housing estates where such asbestos is used for domestic sheds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29894/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1485asked

1554 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a mobile phone mast has been placed within 15 yards of a primary school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; the reason he has yet to implement the June 2005 recommendation contained in the Report of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources that mobile phone aerials should not be placed near schools. [29810/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1554 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a mobile phone mast has been placed within 15 yards of a primary school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W; the reason he has yet to implement the June 2005 recommendation contained in the Report of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources that mobile phone aerials should not be placed near schools. [29810/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1484asked

1553 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount by which Ireland will exceed the EU target on greenhouse gas emissions in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29796/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1553 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount by which Ireland will exceed the EU target on greenhouse gas emissions in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29796/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1483asked

1552 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that approval will be given to South Dublin County Council to proceed with the estate refurbishment programme proposed for Tallaght West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29791/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1552 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that approval will be given to South Dublin County Council to proceed with the estate refurbishment programme proposed for Tallaght West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29791/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1482asked

1550 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions being taken to ensure the effectiveness of the voting register now being prepared for next years general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29788/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1550 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions being taken to ensure the effectiveness of the voting register now being prepared for next years general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29788/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1481asked

1549 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on contacts with South Dublin County Council in respect of the need for works on the historic Killiney Tower, Oldcourt, Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29787/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1549 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on contacts with South Dublin County Council in respect of the need for works on the historic Killiney Tower, Oldcourt, Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29787/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1479asked

1541 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rationale for charging consumers an environmental charge on electrical goods in the case of consumers who are not disposing of old goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29778/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1541 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rationale for charging consumers an environmental charge on electrical goods in the case of consumers who are not disposing of old goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29778/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1478asked

1539 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to provide a new fire station in Tallow, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29742/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1539 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to provide a new fire station in Tallow, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29742/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1477asked

1538 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount made available to each city and county council under the Local Improvement Scheme each year since 2000 to date; the amount that has been returned unspent from each of the local authorities concerned; his plans for the coming year with regard to funding under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29741/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1538 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount made available to each city and county council under the Local Improvement Scheme each year since 2000 to date; the amount that has been returned unspent from each of the local authorities concerned; his plans for the coming year with regard to funding under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29741/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1476asked

1537 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the data which is now available in relation to the overall expenditure by local authorities on the disabled persons and essential repairs grants schemes in 2005; the amount that was made available to each local authority under the schemes; the amount expended by the respective local authorities in 2005; the amount unspent by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29637/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1537 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the data which is now available in relation to the overall expenditure by local authorities on the disabled persons and essential repairs grants schemes in 2005; the amount that was made available to each local authority under the schemes; the amount expended by the respective local authorities in 2005; the amount unspent by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29637/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1475asked

1535 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the policy of his Department in relation to providing allotments or plots via county council’s to allow people to grow vegetables and so on; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that residents in Dublin 15 have been told that these plots are no longer available and that replacement allotments will be made available in Naul, North County Dublin a 20 mile journey from their current location; his views on whether this is an impossible journey for many of these residents to make; his proposals to provide an accessible alternative for these residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29474/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1535 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the policy of his Department in relation to providing allotments or plots via county council’s to allow people to grow vegetables and so on; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that residents in Dublin 15 have been told that these plots are no longer available and that replacement allotments will be made available in Naul, North County Dublin a 20 mile journey from their current location; his views on whether this is an impossible journey for many of these residents to make; his proposals to provide an accessible alternative for these residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29474/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1474asked

1534 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 31 May 2006, if the survey has been carried out on a plot purchased from a person (details supplied)in County Mayo; when the person will be issued with their top-up payment for the purchase of special area of conservation bog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29449/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1534 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 31 May 2006, if the survey has been carried out on a plot purchased from a person (details supplied)in County Mayo; when the person will be issued with their top-up payment for the purchase of special area of conservation bog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29449/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1473asked

1533 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 8 June 2006, his plans to review the funding for architectural protection grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29448/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1533 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 8 June 2006, his plans to review the funding for architectural protection grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29448/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1472asked

1532 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 822 of 6 July 2006, his plans to extend the local authorities pilot scheme for the collection of farmyard plastic; the volume of plastic collected in the pilot areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29445/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1532 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 822 of 6 July 2006, his plans to extend the local authorities pilot scheme for the collection of farmyard plastic; the volume of plastic collected in the pilot areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29445/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1471asked

1531 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 31 May 2006, if he has received the results of the pilot programme for each of the seven locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29444/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1531 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 31 May 2006, if he has received the results of the pilot programme for each of the seven locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29444/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1470asked

1530 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 20 June 2006, the status of the conservation study of the Rathcroghan archaeological complex; when he expects to receive this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29441/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1530 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 20 June 2006, the status of the conservation study of the Rathcroghan archaeological complex; when he expects to receive this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29441/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1469asked

1529 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 243 of 8 June 2006, the status of the project to upgrade the north east Roscommon regional water supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29437/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1529 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 243 of 8 June 2006, the status of the project to upgrade the north east Roscommon regional water supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29437/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1468asked

1528 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 557 of 5 July 2006, the status of these regional water schemes; when he will approve funding for the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29430/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1528 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 557 of 5 July 2006, the status of these regional water schemes; when he will approve funding for the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29430/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1467asked

1525 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to his Department of the storage of the e-voting machines in Kildare for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29404/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1525 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to his Department of the storage of the e-voting machines in Kildare for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29404/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1466asked

1524 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of housing at the McGee Barracks site in County Kildare; if agreement has been reached with Kildare County Council on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29403/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1524 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of housing at the McGee Barracks site in County Kildare; if agreement has been reached with Kildare County Council on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29403/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1465asked

1523 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social houses allocated to Athy Town Council, Naas Town Council and Kildare County Council by developers in each of the past two years; the number of instances that developers opted for financial agreements rather than the allocation of houses; the amount of funds received by each council under this arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29402/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1523 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social houses allocated to Athy Town Council, Naas Town Council and Kildare County Council by developers in each of the past two years; the number of instances that developers opted for financial agreements rather than the allocation of houses; the amount of funds received by each council under this arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29402/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1464asked

1521 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenant purchase agreements entered into between tenants and Kildare County Council, Athy Town Council and Naas Town Council for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29400/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1521 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenant purchase agreements entered into between tenants and Kildare County Council, Athy Town Council and Naas Town Council for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29400/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1463asked

1522 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses allocated by Naas Town Council, Kildare County Council and Athy Town Council in each of the past two years; the number of applicants seeking such houses for each council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29401/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1522 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses allocated by Naas Town Council, Kildare County Council and Athy Town Council in each of the past two years; the number of applicants seeking such houses for each council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29401/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1462asked

1520 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of shared ownership loans agreed and drawn down through Kildare County Council, Naas Town Council and Athy Town Council for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29399/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1520 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of shared ownership loans agreed and drawn down through Kildare County Council, Naas Town Council and Athy Town Council for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29399/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1461asked

1527 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of independent living units provided by Kildare County Council, Naas Town Council and Athy Town Council in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29406/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1527 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of independent living units provided by Kildare County Council, Naas Town Council and Athy Town Council in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29406/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1460asked

1519 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses built and allocated for tenancy by Kildare County Council, Athy Town Council and Naas Town Council in each of the past three years; the number of applicants registered and accepted in need of housing by each of the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29398/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1519 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses built and allocated for tenancy by Kildare County Council, Athy Town Council and Naas Town Council in each of the past three years; the number of applicants registered and accepted in need of housing by each of the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29398/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1459asked

1518 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans his Department has to provide funding for the provision of solar powered speed indicators on all national and regional roads; if he will provide such funding on a regional basis; if he has had proposals in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29397/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1518 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans his Department has to provide funding for the provision of solar powered speed indicators on all national and regional roads; if he will provide such funding on a regional basis; if he has had proposals in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29397/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1458asked

1517 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidance which has been given by his Department in instances where the estates within which management companies operate are proposed to be taken in charge, and the companies are to undergo a winding up process; if guidance as to the requirement to pay management fees directly prior to the taking in charge of estates has been given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29341/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1517 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidance which has been given by his Department in instances where the estates within which management companies operate are proposed to be taken in charge, and the companies are to undergo a winding up process; if guidance as to the requirement to pay management fees directly prior to the taking in charge of estates has been given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29341/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1457asked

1551 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards introducing the means to effectively control the operation of management companies in apartment blocks; his views on the representations made to him from Tallaght in the matter and the need for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1551 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards introducing the means to effectively control the operation of management companies in apartment blocks; his views on the representations made to him from Tallaght in the matter and the need for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1456asked

1516 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidance given to or sought by his Department on the issue of management companies in view of the increase of apartment units within private developments owned by local authorities as a result of acquisitions made under Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29328/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1516 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidance given to or sought by his Department on the issue of management companies in view of the increase of apartment units within private developments owned by local authorities as a result of acquisitions made under Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29328/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1455asked

1515 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are instances where local authorities have acquired housing units in private residential developments where management companies are in place; if so, if these local authorities are subject to the same management fees as other private owners; if these local authorities have opted out of such management company membership or fee payment obligations; the way in which this was achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29327/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1515 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are instances where local authorities have acquired housing units in private residential developments where management companies are in place; if so, if these local authorities are subject to the same management fees as other private owners; if these local authorities have opted out of such management company membership or fee payment obligations; the way in which this was achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29327/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1454asked

1514 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is envisioned that representatives of local authorities will become directors of the management companies that cater for the management of local authority owned apartment units; if so, the guidance and indemnities which will be provided for such representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29326/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1514 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is envisioned that representatives of local authorities will become directors of the management companies that cater for the management of local authority owned apartment units; if so, the guidance and indemnities which will be provided for such representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29326/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1453asked

1573 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if figures contained within the Census 2006 Preliminary Report will be used for the purpose of allocating the local government fund in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30152/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2006

1573 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if figures contained within the Census 2006 Preliminary Report will be used for the purpose of allocating the local government fund in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30152/06]

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