Environment

225 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the review of the disabled persons grant scheme is expected to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24253/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

225 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the review of the disabled persons grant scheme is expected to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24253/06]

224 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the dialogue he has had with Kildare County Council following the publication of the Irish Business against Litter survey in May 2006; if he has satisfied himself that Kildare County Council has sufficient staffing and financial resources to ensure adequate enforcement of the litter laws and seven day street sweeping systems; if he agrees with IBAL that these two elements are of key importance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24251/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

224 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the dialogue he has had with Kildare County Council following the publication of the Irish Business against Litter survey in May 2006; if he has satisfied himself that Kildare County Council has sufficient staffing and financial resources to ensure adequate enforcement of the litter laws and seven day street sweeping systems; if he agrees with IBAL that these two elements are of key importance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24251/06]

223 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the response he has received to circular letter PD 1/06 from Fingal, Galway and Laois County Councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24248/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

223 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the response he has received to circular letter PD 1/06 from Fingal, Galway and Laois County Councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24248/06]

222 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 547 of 23 May 2006, the status of the application with his Department from Roscommon County Council to fund the construction of 16 sewerage schemes in the county; when these projects will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24194/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

222 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 547 of 23 May 2006, the status of the application with his Department from Roscommon County Council to fund the construction of 16 sewerage schemes in the county; when these projects will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24194/06]

221 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status regarding a thatching grant for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [24170/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

221 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status regarding a thatching grant for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [24170/06]

100 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she intends to incorporate the principles of the UN Charter for Older People as a basis for the proposed Health Information and Quality Authority; if, in view of the nature of the principles of the Charter, the locations of elder care facilities is a matter under discussion with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24310/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2006

100 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she intends to incorporate the principles of the UN Charter for Older People as a basis for the proposed Health Information and Quality Authority; if, in view of the nature of the principles of the Charter, the locations of elder care facilities is a matter under discussion with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24310/06]

Opinion of Advocate General Stix-Hackl delivered on 22 June 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Ireland.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment - Directives 85/337/EEC and 97/11/EC - National legislation - Participation by the public in certain assessment procedures upon payment of fees.#Case C-216/05.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 22 June 2006

grenzüberschreitendes UVP-Verfahren AKW Paks

Austria · National Council · 21 June 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend grenzüberschreitendes UVP-Verfahren <i>(hinsichtlich des)</i> AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerkes)</i> Paks <i>(in Ungarn)</i>

241 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available from his Department to local authorities for the provision of facilities to facilitate persons in need of care that are resident in residential care or units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24106/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

241 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available from his Department to local authorities for the provision of facilities to facilitate persons in need of care that are resident in residential care or units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24106/06]

240 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to an application from a group (details supplied) in County Galway for funding for five houses for the elderly under the capital assistance scheme; the position of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24090/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

240 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to an application from a group (details supplied) in County Galway for funding for five houses for the elderly under the capital assistance scheme; the position of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24090/06]

239 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria for receiving approval for the construction of a rural cottage; if a design or size criteria is laid down; if so, the scales or levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24009/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

239 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria for receiving approval for the construction of a rural cottage; if a design or size criteria is laid down; if so, the scales or levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24009/06]

238 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable housing stock owned by local authorities in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24005/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

238 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable housing stock owned by local authorities in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24005/06]

237 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes in County Sligo and north Leitrim that have been identified with the presence of radon gas; the order he has given on the introduction of a grant system to tackle radon gas; if the essential repairs grant scheme or housing aid for the elderly will cover remedial radon works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24004/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

237 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes in County Sligo and north Leitrim that have been identified with the presence of radon gas; the order he has given on the introduction of a grant system to tackle radon gas; if the essential repairs grant scheme or housing aid for the elderly will cover remedial radon works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24004/06]

236 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Patrickswell and Adare water scheme will be upgraded. [24003/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

236 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Patrickswell and Adare water scheme will be upgraded. [24003/06]

235 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a sewerage scheme will be upgraded at Glin, County Limerick. [24002/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

235 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a sewerage scheme will be upgraded at Glin, County Limerick. [24002/06]

234 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if further to his comments during replies to Parliamentary Question Nos. 53 and 55 of 13 June 2006 in the Houses of the Oireachtas, he will identify five developments in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford where affordable houses below the figure of €200,000 are currently available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24001/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

234 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if further to his comments during replies to Parliamentary Question Nos. 53 and 55 of 13 June 2006 in the Houses of the Oireachtas, he will identify five developments in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford where affordable houses below the figure of €200,000 are currently available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24001/06]

233 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will work with Dublin City Council, the Health Service Executive and Health Safety Authorities on the complaints regarding dust, pollution and other environmental matters at the construction company on Richmond Estate, Richmond Avenue, Dublin 3; and if assistance will be given to the local residents on this matter. [24000/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

233 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will work with Dublin City Council, the Health Service Executive and Health Safety Authorities on the complaints regarding dust, pollution and other environmental matters at the construction company on Richmond Estate, Richmond Avenue, Dublin 3; and if assistance will be given to the local residents on this matter. [24000/06]

90 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to make amendments to corporate law in order to widen the recognition of interests to which a company director must have regard in the discharge of their duties to include greater emphasis on employees of the company, its suppliers, its creditors, both present and future, its customers, the wider community, and the environment; his views on whether such amendments are necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23506/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

90 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to make amendments to corporate law in order to widen the recognition of interests to which a company director must have regard in the discharge of their duties to include greater emphasis on employees of the company, its suppliers, its creditors, both present and future, its customers, the wider community, and the environment; his views on whether such amendments are necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23506/06]

Alternative Diesel Standard Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2006

Alternative Diesel Standard Act of 2006 - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to ensure that diesel sold or introduced into commerce in the United States, on an annual average basis, contains the applicable volume of alternative diesel fuel (increasing from 250 million gallons in 2008 to 2 billion gallons in 2015 and determined per a prescribed formula thereafter). Requires the regulations to: (1) contain compliance provisions applicable to refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers; (2) not restrict areas in which alternative diesel fuel may be used; and (3) not impose any per-gallon obligation for the use of alternative diesel fuel. Requires alternative diesel fuel to constitute 0.6% of diesel dispensed in 2008 if the Administrator fails to promulgate such regulations. Requires EPA to determine and publish the alternative diesel fuel obligation as a percentage of diesel each year for 2008-2015. Requires such regulations to provide for the generation of an appropriate amount of transferable credits by any person that refines, blends, or imports diesel that contains a quantity of alternative diesel fuel greater than required. Authorizes the Administrator to waive alternative diesel fuel requirements on receipt of a state petition by reducing the quantity of alternative diesel fuel required based on a determination that: (1) implementation of the requirement would severely harm the economy or environment of a state, a region, or the United States; or (2) there is inadequate domestic supply of alternative diesel fuel.

10 by 10 Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2006

10 by 10 Act - Amends the Clean Air Act to make it unlawful after December 31, 2009, for any person to sell, supply, offer for sale or supply, dispense, transport, or introduce into commerce, for use in any motor vehicle, any gasoline with less than 10% renewable fuel by volume.

532 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role his Department has with regard to ensuring that contractors hired by local authorities are in compliance with the Construction Industry Registered Employment agreement, Pension assurance and Sick Pay scheme. [23938/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

532 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role his Department has with regard to ensuring that contractors hired by local authorities are in compliance with the Construction Industry Registered Employment agreement, Pension assurance and Sick Pay scheme. [23938/06]

531 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to various parliamentary questions, when it was decided to re-examine the e-voting system; the person on whose instructions the decision was taken; the persons with whom consultations took place in view of the previous indicators to the effect that the system is unreliable; the name of the firm of consultants who have been given the responsibility for the re-evaluation; their terms of reference and any briefing given to them prior to or since their appointment; the person by whom it was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23877/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

531 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to various parliamentary questions, when it was decided to re-examine the e-voting system; the person on whose instructions the decision was taken; the persons with whom consultations took place in view of the previous indicators to the effect that the system is unreliable; the name of the firm of consultants who have been given the responsibility for the re-evaluation; their terms of reference and any briefing given to them prior to or since their appointment; the person by whom it was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23877/06]

529 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the locations currently being considered by the affordable homes partnership to develop social and affordable housing in Dublin City and County; the ownership of the lands in question in each case; the timeframe involved in each case in terms of starting development under the affordable homes partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23741/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

529 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the locations currently being considered by the affordable homes partnership to develop social and affordable housing in Dublin City and County; the ownership of the lands in question in each case; the timeframe involved in each case in terms of starting development under the affordable homes partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23741/06]

528 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; if funding has been provided for same; the work which has been carried out on it to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23717/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

528 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; if funding has been provided for same; the work which has been carried out on it to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23717/06]

527 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with copies of the assessments reports regarding the application of the Community legislation referred to on page 10 of the Press Release for the 2713th [European] Council Meeting of 9 March 2006; the position she is taking in the June 2006 European Council of Environment Ministers meeting on the issue of whether or not the precautionary principle should be applied to the assessment, as part of the EU’s approval process for genetically modified organisms, of the possible long-term consequences of the use of GMO products; her views, in view of the 28 January 2005 comments by the European Communities on the Scientific and Technical Advice to the WTO panel investigating allegations on the part of the USA, Canada and Australia that the measures affecting the approval and marketing of biotech products DS291, DS292 and DS293 constituted illegal barriers to trade, of the possibility of intensifying scientific research into the long-term health and environmental implications of GMOs; the importance of considerations as to the long-term health and environmental consequences of the use of GMO products being a part of the EU’s GMO approval process; and when the 2006 European Council of Environment Minister’s meeting will take place. [23715/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

527 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with copies of the assessments reports regarding the application of the Community legislation referred to on page 10 of the Press Release for the 2713th [European] Council Meeting of 9 March 2006; the position she is taking in the June 2006 European Council of Environment Ministers meeting on the issue of whether or not the precautionary principle should be applied to the assessment, as part of the EU’s approval process for genetically modified organisms, of the possible long-term consequences of the use of GMO products; her views, in view of the 28 January 2005 comments by the European Communities on the Scientific and Technical Advice to the WTO panel investigating allegations on the part of the USA, Canada and Australia that the measures affecting the approval and marketing of biotech products DS291, DS292 and DS293 constituted illegal barriers to trade, of the possibility of intensifying scientific research into the long-term health and environmental implications of GMOs; the importance of considerations as to the long-term health and environmental consequences of the use of GMO products being a part of the EU’s GMO approval process; and when the 2006 European Council of Environment Minister’s meeting will take place. [23715/06]

526 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the legislation on the protection of pet animals and the promotion of responsible ownership was last reviewed; if his Department has examined international best practice in terms of the legislative framework; his plans to update laws here to provide a more modern and effective framework for this area of growing public concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23700/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

526 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the legislation on the protection of pet animals and the promotion of responsible ownership was last reviewed; if his Department has examined international best practice in terms of the legislative framework; his plans to update laws here to provide a more modern and effective framework for this area of growing public concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23700/06]

525 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are minimum standards that the local authorities are required to meet with regard to the sizes and internal dimensions of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms when building local authority housing. [23699/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

525 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are minimum standards that the local authorities are required to meet with regard to the sizes and internal dimensions of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms when building local authority housing. [23699/06]

524 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown, in each county and the cost to the Exchequer of paying to end the dual mandate, including details of all costs on a category basis such as gratuity, additional gratuity, representational costs, salary costs, allowances and other expenses paid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23668/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

524 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown, in each county and the cost to the Exchequer of paying to end the dual mandate, including details of all costs on a category basis such as gratuity, additional gratuity, representational costs, salary costs, allowances and other expenses paid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23668/06]

523 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an audit to check the responsiveness of local authorities to representations made by the Houses of the Oireachtas Members since the ending of the dual mandate will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23667/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

523 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an audit to check the responsiveness of local authorities to representations made by the Houses of the Oireachtas Members since the ending of the dual mandate will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23667/06]

522 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person who meets all eligibility criteria for the improvement works in lieu of rehousing scheme is deemed ineligible due to the fact that the local authority does not have first charge as the person has a mortgage on the property; if he will review this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23583/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

522 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person who meets all eligibility criteria for the improvement works in lieu of rehousing scheme is deemed ineligible due to the fact that the local authority does not have first charge as the person has a mortgage on the property; if he will review this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23583/06]

521 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of funding for a replacement fire station at Tallow, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23547/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

521 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of funding for a replacement fire station at Tallow, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23547/06]

520 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the confusion for people in the counties in Connacht where a person applying for a waste permit has to apply to Mayo County Council which clearly gives the impression to anyone reading the advertisement that this is a matter only affecting Mayo County Council; if it will be made a requirement of the advertisement that it would have to be clearly stated in large print which county the permit was being applied for even though the application is to Mayo County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23471/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

520 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the confusion for people in the counties in Connacht where a person applying for a waste permit has to apply to Mayo County Council which clearly gives the impression to anyone reading the advertisement that this is a matter only affecting Mayo County Council; if it will be made a requirement of the advertisement that it would have to be clearly stated in large print which county the permit was being applied for even though the application is to Mayo County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23471/06]

519 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 562 of 16 May 2006, he will amend the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 to encompass movements at small airports or aerodromes that are for training purposes on light aircraft, in view of the significant level of environmental noise generated by such movements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23464/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

519 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 562 of 16 May 2006, he will amend the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 to encompass movements at small airports or aerodromes that are for training purposes on light aircraft, in view of the significant level of environmental noise generated by such movements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23464/06]

518 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding obtained by Ireland from the European Union for the preservation of heritage buildings over the past five years throughout the country; and the breakdown by county of national expenditure for the preservation of heritage buildings over the same period. [23454/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

518 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding obtained by Ireland from the European Union for the preservation of heritage buildings over the past five years throughout the country; and the breakdown by county of national expenditure for the preservation of heritage buildings over the same period. [23454/06]

517 Mr. Ardagh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funds will be provided by his Department in order that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 will receive the heating grant which has been approved under the Health Service Executive home improvement scheme for older persons. [23452/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

517 Mr. Ardagh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funds will be provided by his Department in order that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 will receive the heating grant which has been approved under the Health Service Executive home improvement scheme for older persons. [23452/06]

516 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 167 and 775 of 8 November 2005, the steps his Department is taking to provide public access to sites at Rathcroghan, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23444/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

516 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 167 and 775 of 8 November 2005, the steps his Department is taking to provide public access to sites at Rathcroghan, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23444/06]

515 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department’s attention has been drawn to the ongoing problems in the village of Rathmullan, County Donegal in relation to the poor infrastructure in the town, the poor quality of water, the continued blockage of storm drains leading to the shore and the condition of the sewage system; and the action his Department will take to alleviate this problem. [23415/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

515 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department’s attention has been drawn to the ongoing problems in the village of Rathmullan, County Donegal in relation to the poor infrastructure in the town, the poor quality of water, the continued blockage of storm drains leading to the shore and the condition of the sewage system; and the action his Department will take to alleviate this problem. [23415/06]

514 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans that are in place for the upgrading of a sewage system (details supplied); the number of houses that the system was built for and the number currently using it; and the number of times the system has been upgraded. [23414/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

514 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans that are in place for the upgrading of a sewage system (details supplied); the number of houses that the system was built for and the number currently using it; and the number of times the system has been upgraded. [23414/06]

513 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses made available in County Meath in 2003, 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23363/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

513 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses made available in County Meath in 2003, 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23363/06]

512 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he, or any body under the aegis of his Department have received reports or correspondence in relation to the dangers posed to workers in the asbestos industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23352/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

512 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he, or any body under the aegis of his Department have received reports or correspondence in relation to the dangers posed to workers in the asbestos industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23352/06]

511 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the situation in which Ballina Town Council are disposing of lands to private housing developers when people in the town of Ballina, County Mayo are on housing lists and a pre-school (details supplied) is seeking a site for a community playschool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23340/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

511 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the situation in which Ballina Town Council are disposing of lands to private housing developers when people in the town of Ballina, County Mayo are on housing lists and a pre-school (details supplied) is seeking a site for a community playschool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23340/06]

510 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the premium for taking out a quarterly payment system on motor taxation can be over €100; the way in which this premium can be justified in terms of additional costs; and if he has examined the costs of similar phased payment arrangements in private sector transactions of a similar kind. [23339/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

510 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the premium for taking out a quarterly payment system on motor taxation can be over €100; the way in which this premium can be justified in terms of additional costs; and if he has examined the costs of similar phased payment arrangements in private sector transactions of a similar kind. [23339/06]

530 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on exempting small wind turbines with rotor diameter less than 2.5 metres from planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23801/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

530 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on exempting small wind turbines with rotor diameter less than 2.5 metres from planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23801/06]

509 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will exempt turbines with a diameter less than 2.5 metres from planning permission under Schedule two of the Planning and Development regulations. [24059/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

509 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will exempt turbines with a diameter less than 2.5 metres from planning permission under Schedule two of the Planning and Development regulations. [24059/06]

508 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of the 455 decentralised jobs promised to County Wexford in Budget 2003 which have been delivered; if they have not yet been delivered the precise timeframe for delivery of these decentralised jobs to New Ross and Wexford Town; the number of people who have opted for decentralisation to each location; and the number of those who have indicated their willingness to move who are currently working in Dublin. [23763/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

508 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of the 455 decentralised jobs promised to County Wexford in Budget 2003 which have been delivered; if they have not yet been delivered the precise timeframe for delivery of these decentralised jobs to New Ross and Wexford Town; the number of people who have opted for decentralisation to each location; and the number of those who have indicated their willingness to move who are currently working in Dublin. [23763/06]

507 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available to groups for the provision of a skate board park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23557/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

507 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available to groups for the provision of a skate board park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23557/06]

311 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to take over responsibility for local authority or social housing from the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23255/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

311 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he intends to take over responsibility for local authority or social housing from the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23255/06]

308 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans for social housing and rent support having particular regard to the views of his predecessor to the effect that housing is a matter for the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23252/06]

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308 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans for social housing and rent support having particular regard to the views of his predecessor to the effect that housing is a matter for the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23252/06]

264 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his investment and product targets and plans for the development of the aquaculture industry here during the period of the next National Development Plan to 2013; his targets for production of fish in tonnes; his views on the key species which should be developed; the levels of employment which may be obtained; and his further plans for protection of the environment as the industry develops. [23569/06]

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264 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his investment and product targets and plans for the development of the aquaculture industry here during the period of the next National Development Plan to 2013; his targets for production of fish in tonnes; his views on the key species which should be developed; the levels of employment which may be obtained; and his further plans for protection of the environment as the industry develops. [23569/06]

82 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals in regard to co-operation with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in the matter of local authority or social housing having particular regard to his recent pronouncements and those of his predecessor and the increasing numbers on local authority housing waiting lists who have to rely on rent support in private rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23108/06]

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82 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his proposals in regard to co-operation with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in the matter of local authority or social housing having particular regard to his recent pronouncements and those of his predecessor and the increasing numbers on local authority housing waiting lists who have to rely on rent support in private rented accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23108/06]