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Question· writtenPQ 1050asked

1142 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce a national waiver scheme for the elderly for green waste disposal charges and home composters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20744/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1142 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce a national waiver scheme for the elderly for green waste disposal charges and home composters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20744/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1049asked

1141 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the deadline for the implementation of Directive 2002/49EC dealing with exhaust noise is July 2008; the measures he proposes to give effect to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20743/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1141 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the deadline for the implementation of Directive 2002/49EC dealing with exhaust noise is July 2008; the measures he proposes to give effect to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20743/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1048asked

1140 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application will be completed for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20651/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1140 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application will be completed for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20651/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1047asked

1139 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the introduction of legislation to deal with anti-social or disruptive behaviour by tenants in private housing estates, along the lines of the powers contained in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997, in view of growing problems in private estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20644/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1139 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the introduction of legislation to deal with anti-social or disruptive behaviour by tenants in private housing estates, along the lines of the powers contained in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997, in view of growing problems in private estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20644/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1046asked

1138 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if representations have been received by him or his Department which oppose the commencement of Section 36 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000; if so, if he will provide details of the representations received and the person by whom they were made; if no such representations were made, the reason the Section 36 measures have not been implemented in view of the resources available to the Government since the Act was passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20632/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1138 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if representations have been received by him or his Department which oppose the commencement of Section 36 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000; if so, if he will provide details of the representations received and the person by whom they were made; if no such representations were made, the reason the Section 36 measures have not been implemented in view of the resources available to the Government since the Act was passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20632/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1045asked

1159 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Department of Finance accept his Department’s views on the need for additional staffing in local authorities which have experienced high population growth in view of the increased servicing requirements of these areas; and if the embargo on recruitment will end for such areas. [21029/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1159 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Department of Finance accept his Department’s views on the need for additional staffing in local authorities which have experienced high population growth in view of the increased servicing requirements of these areas; and if the embargo on recruitment will end for such areas. [21029/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1044asked

1137 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction additional library staff for the new expanded library facility which remains closed in Malahide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20624/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1137 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction additional library staff for the new expanded library facility which remains closed in Malahide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20624/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1042asked

1135 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names of the various projects that require investment of water and waste water capital projects for County Kilkenny that have been submitted to his Department; the amount of funding in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20595/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1135 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names of the various projects that require investment of water and waste water capital projects for County Kilkenny that have been submitted to his Department; the amount of funding in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20595/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1041asked

1134 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the upper limit for the grant to adapt a home to accommodate a person with a disability was last increased; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a bedroom and bathroom extension in Dublin would cost at least twice the maximum limit for this grant; and if he will undertake a review of building costs with a view of revising these limits in the forthcoming Budget. [20567/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1134 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the upper limit for the grant to adapt a home to accommodate a person with a disability was last increased; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a bedroom and bathroom extension in Dublin would cost at least twice the maximum limit for this grant; and if he will undertake a review of building costs with a view of revising these limits in the forthcoming Budget. [20567/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1040asked

1133 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in implementing regulations in view of assurances that the regulations governing the registration and management of puppy farms were complete; and when the regulations will be finalised and approved. [20559/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1133 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in implementing regulations in view of assurances that the regulations governing the registration and management of puppy farms were complete; and when the regulations will be finalised and approved. [20559/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1039asked

1132 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided in his Department’s Capital Works Programme 2007 towards the Tallow Fire Station Project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20461/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1132 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided in his Department’s Capital Works Programme 2007 towards the Tallow Fire Station Project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20461/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1036asked

1128 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the Tenant Purchase Scheme for Local Authority Dwellings 1995, section 90 of the Housing Act 1966 or subsequent relevant housing Acts to allow current local authority tenants to buy their houses at an affordable rate. [20415/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1128 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the Tenant Purchase Scheme for Local Authority Dwellings 1995, section 90 of the Housing Act 1966 or subsequent relevant housing Acts to allow current local authority tenants to buy their houses at an affordable rate. [20415/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1035asked

1127 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that Meath County Council has a sufficient budget to provide all the services necessary for the people of Meath until the year end 2007; if his Department will provide additional funding to alleviate a shortfall within this local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20410/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1127 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that Meath County Council has a sufficient budget to provide all the services necessary for the people of Meath until the year end 2007; if his Department will provide additional funding to alleviate a shortfall within this local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20410/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1034asked

1126 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Meath has not received a disabled persons grant from Meath County Council for a chairlift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20409/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1126 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Meath has not received a disabled persons grant from Meath County Council for a chairlift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20409/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1033asked

1124 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to amend Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 in order to remove all options from developers other than providing local authorities with 20% social and affordable units from new housing developments. [20395/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1124 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to amend Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 in order to remove all options from developers other than providing local authorities with 20% social and affordable units from new housing developments. [20395/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1032asked

1165 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has in relation to increasing the grant limits for essential repair grants and disabled persons grants as operated by the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21053/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1165 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has in relation to increasing the grant limits for essential repair grants and disabled persons grants as operated by the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21053/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1030asked

1123 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will implement the new grant scheme for housing to the local authorities; when he expects the scheme to become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20384/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1123 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will implement the new grant scheme for housing to the local authorities; when he expects the scheme to become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20384/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1029asked

1122 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is legislation planned to have the clawback provision rescinded for the affordable housing scheme. [20206/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1122 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is legislation planned to have the clawback provision rescinded for the affordable housing scheme. [20206/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1028asked

1121 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the payment of motor tax for vehicles used as ambulances for animal rescue centres(details supplied); if he will clarify same and include such vehicles in the exemption category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20128/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1121 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the payment of motor tax for vehicles used as ambulances for animal rescue centres(details supplied); if he will clarify same and include such vehicles in the exemption category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20128/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1026asked

1119 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the EU has issued a directive regarding the legality or otherwise of the residency clause condition and conditions restricting permission to people with connections to the locality for planning applications in rural areas; the legal position in relation to same; the directive from Europe or if a directive from Europe has issued in these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20050/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1119 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the EU has issued a directive regarding the legality or otherwise of the residency clause condition and conditions restricting permission to people with connections to the locality for planning applications in rural areas; the legal position in relation to same; the directive from Europe or if a directive from Europe has issued in these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20050/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1025asked

1118 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on newly appointed tenants of local authority housing having to pay a week’s rent and a week’s rent in advance when signing the tenancy agreement, particularly for people who are in receipt of social welfare; and if he will review this procedure in view of the obvious financial hardship it causes. [20049/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1118 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on newly appointed tenants of local authority housing having to pay a week’s rent and a week’s rent in advance when signing the tenancy agreement, particularly for people who are in receipt of social welfare; and if he will review this procedure in view of the obvious financial hardship it causes. [20049/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1024asked

1117 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the legislation regarding voluntary housing which would allow long term tenants of voluntary housing dwellings to be allowed to purchase their dwelling outright; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20048/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1117 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the legislation regarding voluntary housing which would allow long term tenants of voluntary housing dwellings to be allowed to purchase their dwelling outright; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20048/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1023asked

1116 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that special consideration is being given to granting city status to Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20001/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1116 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that special consideration is being given to granting city status to Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20001/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1022asked

1115 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date on creating a group of non-nuclear European States to counter the pro-nuclear lobby in Europe. [19982/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1115 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date on creating a group of non-nuclear European States to counter the pro-nuclear lobby in Europe. [19982/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1020asked

1143 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to launch the scheme to aid the upgrading of domestic septic tanks as outlined in the Programme for Government. [20853/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1143 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to launch the scheme to aid the upgrading of domestic septic tanks as outlined in the Programme for Government. [20853/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1019asked

1113 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a scheme of support for the replacement of septic tanks older than 15 years with newer systems. [19980/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1113 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a scheme of support for the replacement of septic tanks older than 15 years with newer systems. [19980/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1018asked

1112 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to implement higher standards of water protection and initiatives to ensure that farmers have all the necessary supports to operate to these standards. [19979/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1112 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to implement higher standards of water protection and initiatives to ensure that farmers have all the necessary supports to operate to these standards. [19979/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1016asked

1110 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date on upgrading all local group water schemes to match the highest drinking water standards. [19977/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1110 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date on upgrading all local group water schemes to match the highest drinking water standards. [19977/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1015asked

1109 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has started to review litter laws to ascertain their effectiveness; and the progress of this review. [19976/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1109 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has started to review litter laws to ascertain their effectiveness; and the progress of this review. [19976/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1014asked

1108 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has initiated a study of all legislation relating to environmental fines as part of the review of the Environmental Protection Agency; and the progress on this study to date. [19975/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1108 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has initiated a study of all legislation relating to environmental fines as part of the review of the Environmental Protection Agency; and the progress on this study to date. [19975/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1010asked

1104 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to establish community monitoring arrangements of major waste management facilities; and the dates on which these will be established. [19971/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1104 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to establish community monitoring arrangements of major waste management facilities; and the dates on which these will be established. [19971/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1009asked

1103 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the timeframe during which he will ensure that the State reduces the figures for waste consigned to landfill from 66% to 10%. [19970/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1103 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the timeframe during which he will ensure that the State reduces the figures for waste consigned to landfill from 66% to 10%. [19970/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1008asked

1102 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the dates on which he plans to phase out the use of incandescent lightbulbs in favour of more energy efficient lightbulbs. [19969/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1102 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the dates on which he plans to phase out the use of incandescent lightbulbs in favour of more energy efficient lightbulbs. [19969/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1004asked

1098 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will respond to the proposal submitted by Dublin City Council regarding improvement works to be carried out at a house (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19958/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1098 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will respond to the proposal submitted by Dublin City Council regarding improvement works to be carried out at a house (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19958/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1003asked

1097 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the phone number (details supplied) on his Department’s web site appears, through its recorded message, to be dealing only with vehicle registration issues; and if he will clarify the position in respect of this service. [19957/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1097 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the phone number (details supplied) on his Department’s web site appears, through its recorded message, to be dealing only with vehicle registration issues; and if he will clarify the position in respect of this service. [19957/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1002asked

1096 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been asked to give his consent to the Dublin City Council proposal to build a new medical legal centre in close proximity to the Casino at Marino which is a national monument and protected structure; and if he will refuse his consent to this proposal in view of the facts and the opposition to this proposal from the Irish Georgian Society. [19910/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1096 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been asked to give his consent to the Dublin City Council proposal to build a new medical legal centre in close proximity to the Casino at Marino which is a national monument and protected structure; and if he will refuse his consent to this proposal in view of the facts and the opposition to this proposal from the Irish Georgian Society. [19910/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1001asked

1095 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consideration he has given to the problem of house alarms which are not being turned off and are causing noise and nuisance to neighbours; if he will introduce legislation or regulations governing house alarms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19900/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1095 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consideration he has given to the problem of house alarms which are not being turned off and are causing noise and nuisance to neighbours; if he will introduce legislation or regulations governing house alarms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19900/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1000asked

1094 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid into the Environment Fund in each year since its establishment, including payments of moneys collected under the environmental levy on plastic bags and the landfill levy in addition to other sources; the amount paid out of the fund in each such year, indicating the purposes for which each such payment was made; if he has satisfied himself that payments out of the Environment Fund are for purposes that are additional to and not in substitution for normal Exchequer expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19864/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1094 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid into the Environment Fund in each year since its establishment, including payments of moneys collected under the environmental levy on plastic bags and the landfill levy in addition to other sources; the amount paid out of the fund in each such year, indicating the purposes for which each such payment was made; if he has satisfied himself that payments out of the Environment Fund are for purposes that are additional to and not in substitution for normal Exchequer expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19864/07]

Question· writtenPQ 999asked

1093 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the fact that the stags hunted by a hunt (details supplied) in County Meath are farmed domesticated deer, and therefore not wild, he will withhold the issuing of a licence in 2007 under the Wildlife Act 1976 permitting stag hunting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19828/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1093 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the fact that the stags hunted by a hunt (details supplied) in County Meath are farmed domesticated deer, and therefore not wild, he will withhold the issuing of a licence in 2007 under the Wildlife Act 1976 permitting stag hunting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19828/07]

Question· writtenPQ 998asked

1092 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will impose a suspension on coursing activities in the event that the hare survey indicates either a significant national decline in hare numbers or widespread localised disappearance of the species. [19827/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1092 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will impose a suspension on coursing activities in the event that the hare survey indicates either a significant national decline in hare numbers or widespread localised disappearance of the species. [19827/07]

Question· writtenPQ 997asked

1091 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the results of a national hare survey are available; and if the findings point to a further decrease in the size of the hare population or to a healthier and resurgent hare population bearing in mind that Ireland’s red data book on vertebrates lists the hare as one of a number of species under threat from multiple factors, including hunting activities. [19826/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

1091 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the results of a national hare survey are available; and if the findings point to a further decrease in the size of the hare population or to a healthier and resurgent hare population bearing in mind that Ireland’s red data book on vertebrates lists the hare as one of a number of species under threat from multiple factors, including hunting activities. [19826/07]

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