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Question· writtenPQ 856asked

872 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Oldcastle, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26328/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

872 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Oldcastle, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26328/06]

Question· writtenPQ 855asked

871 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Athboy, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26327/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

871 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Athboy, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26327/06]

Question· writtenPQ 854asked

870 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Trim, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

870 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Trim, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/06]

Question· writtenPQ 853asked

869 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Navan, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26325/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

869 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Navan, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26325/06]

Question· writtenPQ 852asked

868 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Kells, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26324/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

868 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Meath County Council for road speed reduction measures on regional approach roads in Kells, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26324/06]

Question· writtenPQ 851asked

867 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications received for the disabled person grant scheme by Meath County Council in each of the years 2002 to date in 2006; the number of applications granted and refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26315/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

867 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications received for the disabled person grant scheme by Meath County Council in each of the years 2002 to date in 2006; the number of applications granted and refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26315/06]

Question· writtenPQ 850asked

866 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding made available to Meath County Council in each of the years 2002 to date in 2006 for the disabled persons grant scheme; the amount of unspent money returned by Meath County Council for the same periods; the reason for this unspent money being returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26314/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

866 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding made available to Meath County Council in each of the years 2002 to date in 2006 for the disabled persons grant scheme; the amount of unspent money returned by Meath County Council for the same periods; the reason for this unspent money being returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26314/06]

Question· writtenPQ 849asked

865 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable housing units and affordable sites that will be made available in County Meath within each electoral area for the remainder of 2006; the location of each; the numbers on the list for such schemes; the number of sites and houses that will become available in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26313/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

865 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable housing units and affordable sites that will be made available in County Meath within each electoral area for the remainder of 2006; the location of each; the numbers on the list for such schemes; the number of sites and houses that will become available in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26313/06]

Question· writtenPQ 848asked

864 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to introduce additional recycling bring centres to the Johnstown, Beechmount, Windtown, Blackcastle areas of Navan in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26312/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

864 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to introduce additional recycling bring centres to the Johnstown, Beechmount, Windtown, Blackcastle areas of Navan in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26312/06]

Question· writtenPQ 847asked

863 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grant programmes available from his Department and from agencies under his responsibility; and the deadlines for each programme. [26305/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

863 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grant programmes available from his Department and from agencies under his responsibility; and the deadlines for each programme. [26305/06]

Question· writtenPQ 846asked

862 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allocate Meath County Council additional funding to reduce the current spending deficit, especially in the view of the low rate base in Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26293/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

862 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allocate Meath County Council additional funding to reduce the current spending deficit, especially in the view of the low rate base in Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26293/06]

Question· writtenPQ 845asked

861 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when will contract documents be prepared for the serviced land initiative in Delvin so that a continuity of water and sewerage services can be guaranteed for these areas in County Westmeath. [26276/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

861 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when will contract documents be prepared for the serviced land initiative in Delvin so that a continuity of water and sewerage services can be guaranteed for these areas in County Westmeath. [26276/06]

Question· writtenPQ 844asked

860 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when will a new filtration system be completed for the water originating from Lough Lene in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26275/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

860 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when will a new filtration system be completed for the water originating from Lough Lene in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26275/06]

Question· writtenPQ 843asked

859 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when is it envisaged that the sewerage treatment plant at Castlepollard, County Westmeath will be upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26274/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

859 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when is it envisaged that the sewerage treatment plant at Castlepollard, County Westmeath will be upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26274/06]

Question· writtenPQ 842asked

858 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when construction work will start on the new reservoir at Castlepollard, County Westmeath; the planned completion dates; and the costing afforded to this scheme. [26273/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

858 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when construction work will start on the new reservoir at Castlepollard, County Westmeath; the planned completion dates; and the costing afforded to this scheme. [26273/06]

Question· writtenPQ 841asked

857 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the conclusions on waste regulations (details supplied) which were adopted at the EU Environment Council on 27 June 2006; and the meaning of these conclusions in the Irish context. [26232/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

857 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the conclusions on waste regulations (details supplied) which were adopted at the EU Environment Council on 27 June 2006; and the meaning of these conclusions in the Irish context. [26232/06]

Question· writtenPQ 839asked

855 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which revenue raised by waste electronic and electrical equipment charges has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26230/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

855 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which revenue raised by waste electronic and electrical equipment charges has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26230/06]

Question· writtenPQ 837asked

853 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the companies which have been paid to collect, treat and dispose of waste electronic and electrical equipment in an environmentally sound manner; the amount paid to each company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26228/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

853 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the companies which have been paid to collect, treat and dispose of waste electronic and electrical equipment in an environmentally sound manner; the amount paid to each company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26228/06]

Question· writtenPQ 836asked

852 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue collected to date from charges levied as a result of his implementation of the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26227/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

852 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue collected to date from charges levied as a result of his implementation of the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26227/06]

Question· writtenPQ 835asked

851 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the treatment plants for two schemes in County Galway which were allowed to proceed to tender can proceed to construction without further reference to his Department in accordance with the new streamlined procurement procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26226/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

851 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the treatment plants for two schemes in County Galway which were allowed to proceed to tender can proceed to construction without further reference to his Department in accordance with the new streamlined procurement procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26226/06]

Question· writtenPQ 834asked

850 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has or guidelines available regarding the increase in membership of various town and city authorities and the revision of boundaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26212/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

850 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has or guidelines available regarding the increase in membership of various town and city authorities and the revision of boundaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26212/06]

Question· writtenPQ 833asked

849 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the decision has been taken to build a new waste treatment plant for the counties of Limerick, Kerry and Clare; and when this incinerator will commence operation. [26209/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

849 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the decision has been taken to build a new waste treatment plant for the counties of Limerick, Kerry and Clare; and when this incinerator will commence operation. [26209/06]

Question· writtenPQ 832asked

848 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in regard to communications between the parks and wildlife section and persons (details supplied) in County Clare whose home has been continually flooded since 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26167/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

848 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in regard to communications between the parks and wildlife section and persons (details supplied) in County Clare whose home has been continually flooded since 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26167/06]

Question· writtenPQ 831asked

847 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 245 of 14 June, 2006, if his Department has the correct folio and file plan; the folio number of same; when it will be supplied to the solicitor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26124/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

847 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 245 of 14 June, 2006, if his Department has the correct folio and file plan; the folio number of same; when it will be supplied to the solicitor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26124/06]

Question· writtenPQ 830asked

845 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average size of information technology procurement contracts in his Department; the median size of such contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26091/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

845 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average size of information technology procurement contracts in his Department; the median size of such contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26091/06]

Question· writtenPQ 829asked

846 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to support the development of the indigenous software industry through his Department’s public procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26106/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

846 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to support the development of the indigenous software industry through his Department’s public procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26106/06]

Question· writtenPQ 828asked

844 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26076/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

844 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26076/06]

Question· writtenPQ 826asked

842 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the information technology purchasing requirements, for both hardware and software, in his Department for the second half of 2006; the requirements for which tender requests have been issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26046/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

842 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the information technology purchasing requirements, for both hardware and software, in his Department for the second half of 2006; the requirements for which tender requests have been issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26046/06]

Question· writtenPQ 825asked

841 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding an application by Wicklow County Council for funding for a new water sewage scheme at Dunlavin, County Wicklow; if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of all correspondence between the council and his Department on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26026/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

841 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding an application by Wicklow County Council for funding for a new water sewage scheme at Dunlavin, County Wicklow; if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of all correspondence between the council and his Department on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26026/06]

Question· writtenPQ 824asked

840 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will protect and care for the health and management of the greater coastal area of Dublin Bay by including (details supplied). [26003/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

840 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will protect and care for the health and management of the greater coastal area of Dublin Bay by including (details supplied). [26003/06]

Question· writtenPQ 823asked

839 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason Ballina Urban District Council has encroached upon a special area of conservation (details supplied) for a car park; his views on whether this is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26002/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

839 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason Ballina Urban District Council has encroached upon a special area of conservation (details supplied) for a car park; his views on whether this is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26002/06]

Question· writtenPQ 822asked

838 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposed spending envelopes approved and set out by his Department for the foreseeable future; the broad objectives to be achieved by spending of such financial envelopes; the timescale set out for achievement of targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25976/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

838 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposed spending envelopes approved and set out by his Department for the foreseeable future; the broad objectives to be achieved by spending of such financial envelopes; the timescale set out for achievement of targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25976/06]

Question· writtenPQ 821asked

837 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if proper car parking will be provided for in Kilcock in the context of the urban renewal works having particular regard to the needs of those who use train or bus to commute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25949/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

837 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if proper car parking will be provided for in Kilcock in the context of the urban renewal works having particular regard to the needs of those who use train or bus to commute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25949/06]

Question· writtenPQ 820asked

836 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the decentralisation of a section of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25900/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

836 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the decentralisation of a section of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25900/06]

Question· writtenPQ 819asked

835 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been notified of environmental difficulties arising from the closure of Mallow and Carlow sugar factories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25894/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

835 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been notified of environmental difficulties arising from the closure of Mallow and Carlow sugar factories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25894/06]

Question· writtenPQ 818asked

834 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an update on the smell emanating from the sewage works in Dublin South-East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25869/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

834 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an update on the smell emanating from the sewage works in Dublin South-East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25869/06]

Question· writtenPQ 817asked

833 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authorities can make applications to his Department for funding for skate board facilities; if not, his plans to re-introduce such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25813/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

833 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authorities can make applications to his Department for funding for skate board facilities; if not, his plans to re-introduce such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25813/06]

Question· writtenPQ 816asked

832 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of vehicles under licence in 2005 with a breakdown for the number of private cars, motor cycles and goods vehicles. [25720/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

832 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of vehicles under licence in 2005 with a breakdown for the number of private cars, motor cycles and goods vehicles. [25720/06]

Question· writtenPQ 815asked

831 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to set down higher limits for the income test for those who wish to buy in areas such as Dublin and its surrounds under the affordable housing schemes. [25719/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

831 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to set down higher limits for the income test for those who wish to buy in areas such as Dublin and its surrounds under the affordable housing schemes. [25719/06]

Question· writtenPQ 814asked

830 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to review earnings limits for eligibility under affordable housing schemes in view of the continuing escalation of house prices. [25718/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

830 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to review earnings limits for eligibility under affordable housing schemes in view of the continuing escalation of house prices. [25718/06]

Question· writtenPQ 813asked

829 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to review the way in which the income test for the affordable housing schemes is calculated for two-income households. [25717/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

829 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to review the way in which the income test for the affordable housing schemes is calculated for two-income households. [25717/06]

Question· writtenPQ 812asked

828 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many couples who cannot afford to buy a home on the open market are deemed as being ineligible for affordable housing schemes due to the way the income test is calculated for dual-income families; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this is creating a particular group of people with incomes that fall between being eligible for affordable housing and earning enough to get a mortgage which will allow them to buy on the open market. [25716/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

828 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many couples who cannot afford to buy a home on the open market are deemed as being ineligible for affordable housing schemes due to the way the income test is calculated for dual-income families; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this is creating a particular group of people with incomes that fall between being eligible for affordable housing and earning enough to get a mortgage which will allow them to buy on the open market. [25716/06]

Question· writtenPQ 811asked

827 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the additional resources which are being given to local authorities to ensure the electoral registers are up to date, in view of the increase in population in building and in mobility generally; when the promised work to improve the quality of the register will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25703/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

827 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the additional resources which are being given to local authorities to ensure the electoral registers are up to date, in view of the increase in population in building and in mobility generally; when the promised work to improve the quality of the register will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25703/06]

Question· writtenPQ 810asked

826 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated in 2006 to each community and voluntary forum broken down by each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25700/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

826 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated in 2006 to each community and voluntary forum broken down by each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25700/06]

Question· writtenPQ 809asked

825 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views in relation to whether or not people who purchase houses under the shared ownership scheme should have the option to purchase same under a variable interest rate or a fixed interest rate; and if he will take action to deal with this matter. [25673/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

825 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views in relation to whether or not people who purchase houses under the shared ownership scheme should have the option to purchase same under a variable interest rate or a fixed interest rate; and if he will take action to deal with this matter. [25673/06]

Question· writtenPQ 808asked

824 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that people who buy houses under the affordable housing scheme, sometimes under Part 5 of the Planning Acts, have the option to fix their interest rate during the course of their mortgage when they start with a variable interest rate; his further views on whether it is fair that people who obtain such Exchequer funded loans should be prevented from making such a change compared with people who obtain their loans from the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25672/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

824 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that people who buy houses under the affordable housing scheme, sometimes under Part 5 of the Planning Acts, have the option to fix their interest rate during the course of their mortgage when they start with a variable interest rate; his further views on whether it is fair that people who obtain such Exchequer funded loans should be prevented from making such a change compared with people who obtain their loans from the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25672/06]

Question· writtenPQ 807asked

823 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will announce the amounts available for central heating grants in 2006; and when he will notify the local authorities of their allocations. [25671/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

823 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will announce the amounts available for central heating grants in 2006; and when he will notify the local authorities of their allocations. [25671/06]

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