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Question· writtenPQ 83asked

154 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people who have been housed to date under the rental accommodation scheme in the years 2005 and to date in 2006; the amount expended in the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22469/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

154 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people who have been housed to date under the rental accommodation scheme in the years 2005 and to date in 2006; the amount expended in the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22469/06]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

105 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date of the rental accommodation scheme; if he has received representations from local authorities to increase the maximum rent offered in areas where rents have risen significantly; if he will grant such increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22544/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

105 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date of the rental accommodation scheme; if he has received representations from local authorities to increase the maximum rent offered in areas where rents have risen significantly; if he will grant such increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22544/06]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

141 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the recommendations of the Working Group on the Review of the Management of Dog Breeding Establishments which he intends to implement; and the timeframe in relation to the implementation of the various recommendations. [22493/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

141 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the recommendations of the Working Group on the Review of the Management of Dog Breeding Establishments which he intends to implement; and the timeframe in relation to the implementation of the various recommendations. [22493/06]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

114 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals in relation to the new standards he will introduce to enforce standards for the dog breeding industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22524/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

114 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals in relation to the new standards he will introduce to enforce standards for the dog breeding industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22524/06]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

104 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date by his Department in implementing the recommendations of the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22513/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

104 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date by his Department in implementing the recommendations of the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22513/06]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

103 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding which was allocated to the grant schemes and agencies of the environmental partnership fund, environmental non-governmental organisations, Comhar, ENFO and local authorities to support environmental information and awareness raising in 2004 and in 2005. [22487/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

103 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding which was allocated to the grant schemes and agencies of the environmental partnership fund, environmental non-governmental organisations, Comhar, ENFO and local authorities to support environmental information and awareness raising in 2004 and in 2005. [22487/06]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

100 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of his recent discussions (details supplied) with Environment Commissioner, Mr. Stavros Dimas on the issue of high levels of retrospective planning permissions and Ireland’s compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessments Directive; and his plans to introduce legislation that would reduce the levels of retrospective planning permissions. [22581/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

100 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of his recent discussions (details supplied) with Environment Commissioner, Mr. Stavros Dimas on the issue of high levels of retrospective planning permissions and Ireland’s compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessments Directive; and his plans to introduce legislation that would reduce the levels of retrospective planning permissions. [22581/06]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

99 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to curb the population of the grey squirrel, which is a threat to the native smaller red squirrel and to many songbirds; and his views on initiating a contraceptive programme for the grey squirrel as has been done in other countries. [22488/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

99 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to curb the population of the grey squirrel, which is a threat to the native smaller red squirrel and to many songbirds; and his views on initiating a contraceptive programme for the grey squirrel as has been done in other countries. [22488/06]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

97 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will initiate a new national design competition for the building industry for highly energy efficient affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22536/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

97 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will initiate a new national design competition for the building industry for highly energy efficient affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22536/06]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

96 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the continuing expansion of the growth in the Dublin region, he will review the national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22547/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

96 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the continuing expansion of the growth in the Dublin region, he will review the national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22547/06]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

95 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the transport sector was not included in the carbon emissions scheme since emissions in this sector have risen considerably since 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22473/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

95 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the transport sector was not included in the carbon emissions scheme since emissions in this sector have risen considerably since 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22473/06]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

125 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to enforce the Nitrates Directive; the status of the derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22315/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

125 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to enforce the Nitrates Directive; the status of the derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22315/06]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

93 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the most recent proposals submitted to the European Commission in relation to the EU Nitrates Directive will allow for an increase in the amount of nitrate spread on land here; and the way in which he will ensure that these proposals will not result in a decline in water quality. [22495/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

93 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the most recent proposals submitted to the European Commission in relation to the EU Nitrates Directive will allow for an increase in the amount of nitrate spread on land here; and the way in which he will ensure that these proposals will not result in a decline in water quality. [22495/06]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

92 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will request local authorities to introduce a single charge only for county council installed water meters where landowners have split land holdings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22546/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

92 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will request local authorities to introduce a single charge only for county council installed water meters where landowners have split land holdings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22546/06]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

91 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to halt the decline in Ireland’s biodiversity by the 2010 target date; and if he intends to initiate new approaches to environmental management. [22489/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

91 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to halt the decline in Ireland’s biodiversity by the 2010 target date; and if he intends to initiate new approaches to environmental management. [22489/06]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

90 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage and volume of recycled cardboard and plastic waste that is shipped from Ireland to China on an annual basis; his plans on whether a closer or indigenous solution to the recycling of these materials would be preferable; and the efforts he is making to explore this option. [22494/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

90 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage and volume of recycled cardboard and plastic waste that is shipped from Ireland to China on an annual basis; his plans on whether a closer or indigenous solution to the recycling of these materials would be preferable; and the efforts he is making to explore this option. [22494/06]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

89 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the lack of consistency between planning authorities on the question of whether solar panels require planning permission is hindering uptake of the technology and if he will consider issuing planning guidelines setting out the conditions in which the installation of solar panels is exempt from planning permission. [22580/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

89 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the lack of consistency between planning authorities on the question of whether solar panels require planning permission is hindering uptake of the technology and if he will consider issuing planning guidelines setting out the conditions in which the installation of solar panels is exempt from planning permission. [22580/06]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

88 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on reports (details supplied) that major housing developments in the Greater Dublin area could face delays of several years due to inadequate water supplies; and if he will comment on the issue. [22574/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

88 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on reports (details supplied) that major housing developments in the Greater Dublin area could face delays of several years due to inadequate water supplies; and if he will comment on the issue. [22574/06]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

87 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the result of checks his Department has made into the operation of the plastic bag levy; if there is significant avoidance of the charge by some retail outlets; if so, the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22548/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

87 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the result of checks his Department has made into the operation of the plastic bag levy; if there is significant avoidance of the charge by some retail outlets; if so, the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22548/06]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

128 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in view of the fact, there is a real probability that mortgage interest rates will continue to increase over the coming 18 months, his views on the findings of the affordability index produced by EBS Building Society and DKM Economic Consultants on 6 June 2006 which found that mortgages State wide cost 27 per cent of earnings on average, with first-time buyers in Dublin spending 32 per cent of their income on repayments. [22482/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

128 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in view of the fact, there is a real probability that mortgage interest rates will continue to increase over the coming 18 months, his views on the findings of the affordability index produced by EBS Building Society and DKM Economic Consultants on 6 June 2006 which found that mortgages State wide cost 27 per cent of earnings on average, with first-time buyers in Dublin spending 32 per cent of their income on repayments. [22482/06]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

84 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to increase the social and affordable housing stock in view of the fact that rent supplement, which was designed to be a temporary solution for housing individual families, has become a social housing programme that is clearly not working and is not benefiting those affected by the housing crisis. [22485/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

84 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to increase the social and affordable housing stock in view of the fact that rent supplement, which was designed to be a temporary solution for housing individual families, has become a social housing programme that is clearly not working and is not benefiting those affected by the housing crisis. [22485/06]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

83 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to amend staff regulations for certain graded employees of local authorities and vocational educational committees to stand for election or be co-opted as members of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22539/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

83 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to amend staff regulations for certain graded employees of local authorities and vocational educational committees to stand for election or be co-opted as members of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22539/06]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

98 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he is opposed to the provision of assistance to elderly people to carry out radon remediation work to their homes through either the essential repairs grants scheme or the housing aid for the elderly scheme; and if he will reconsider his opposition to same. [22447/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

98 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he is opposed to the provision of assistance to elderly people to carry out radon remediation work to their homes through either the essential repairs grants scheme or the housing aid for the elderly scheme; and if he will reconsider his opposition to same. [22447/06]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

82 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce a grant system to tackle radon gas in domestic dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22572/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

82 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce a grant system to tackle radon gas in domestic dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22572/06]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

107 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to raise the UK energy review, and the possibility of additional nuclear power plants being built in the UK, with like minded countries on the nuclear issue within the EU. [22446/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

107 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to raise the UK energy review, and the possibility of additional nuclear power plants being built in the UK, with like minded countries on the nuclear issue within the EU. [22446/06]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

80 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to meet with the Northern Secretary, Mr. Hain, with a view to receiving a solemn commitment that no nuclear power plant will be built on the island of Ireland under the UK energy review. [22445/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

80 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to meet with the Northern Secretary, Mr. Hain, with a view to receiving a solemn commitment that no nuclear power plant will be built on the island of Ireland under the UK energy review. [22445/06]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

101 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the effectiveness of the new limits on greenhouse gas production will be in helping to meet Ireland’s Kyoto targets; his views on whether the new limits are stringent enough to act as an incentive to business to reduce emissions; and if his Department or any other State body carried out research to ascertain the expected effectiveness of the new limits in encouraging businesses to reduce emissions. [22472/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

101 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the effectiveness of the new limits on greenhouse gas production will be in helping to meet Ireland’s Kyoto targets; his views on whether the new limits are stringent enough to act as an incentive to business to reduce emissions; and if his Department or any other State body carried out research to ascertain the expected effectiveness of the new limits in encouraging businesses to reduce emissions. [22472/06]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

77 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses expected to be built in 2006; the extent to which this is likely to meet the need as defined in the housing waiting lists throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22463/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

77 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses expected to be built in 2006; the extent to which this is likely to meet the need as defined in the housing waiting lists throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22463/06]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

116 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the targets in respect of social housing his Department is proposing should be included in the new National Development Plan 2007 to 2013. [22474/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

116 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the targets in respect of social housing his Department is proposing should be included in the new National Development Plan 2007 to 2013. [22474/06]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

76 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals contained in the housing material of the National Development Plan which have been or are being drafted by his Department including details regarding the priorities for investment in housing contained in that material. [22478/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

76 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals contained in the housing material of the National Development Plan which have been or are being drafted by his Department including details regarding the priorities for investment in housing contained in that material. [22478/06]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

454 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the nature, extent and cost of the ongoing testing and evaluation of the e-voting technology; the number of staff and work hours dedicated to the project; if it is intended to incur further expenditure on the system and for what purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22826/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

454 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the nature, extent and cost of the ongoing testing and evaluation of the e-voting technology; the number of staff and work hours dedicated to the project; if it is intended to incur further expenditure on the system and for what purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22826/06]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

153 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if efforts have been made to dispose of the electronic voting technology and appliances by sale or tender; if there have been inquiries from other jurisdictions in this regard; if it is possible to realise the expenditure to date from any such sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22462/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

153 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if efforts have been made to dispose of the electronic voting technology and appliances by sale or tender; if there have been inquiries from other jurisdictions in this regard; if it is possible to realise the expenditure to date from any such sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22462/06]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

139 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of e-voting machine storage facilities which are the subject of long-term lease agreements between the State and the owners of such facilities; the locations of each of these facilities; the length of time each agreement lasts; and the amount the State is liable to pay per annum in respect of these agreements in the event of the Government deciding to abandon electronic voting. [22500/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

139 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of e-voting machine storage facilities which are the subject of long-term lease agreements between the State and the owners of such facilities; the locations of each of these facilities; the length of time each agreement lasts; and the amount the State is liable to pay per annum in respect of these agreements in the event of the Government deciding to abandon electronic voting. [22500/06]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

129 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he would expect to have a Government decision on the use or not of electronic voting in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22502/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

129 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he would expect to have a Government decision on the use or not of electronic voting in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22502/06]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

79 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if e-voting machines have been examined for signs of rust or damage since they were put into storage; if the security seals have been checked on each machine; when they were last checked; if security seals were broken; the percentage of the machines which are still in a usable condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22501/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

79 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if e-voting machines have been examined for signs of rust or damage since they were put into storage; if the security seals have been checked on each machine; when they were last checked; if security seals were broken; the percentage of the machines which are still in a usable condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22501/06]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

74 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contingency plans which are in place to recycle or otherwise dispose of the electronic voting machines in the event of an unfavourable report from the Commission on Electronic Voting on their suitability for use; the contingency plans which are in place; if he intends to use the machines in the event of a favourable report from the Commission on Electronic Voting; the election at which he would intend that the electronic voting machines would be used if the CEV reports favourably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22506/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

74 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contingency plans which are in place to recycle or otherwise dispose of the electronic voting machines in the event of an unfavourable report from the Commission on Electronic Voting on their suitability for use; the contingency plans which are in place; if he intends to use the machines in the event of a favourable report from the Commission on Electronic Voting; the election at which he would intend that the electronic voting machines would be used if the CEV reports favourably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22506/06]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

73 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the way in which he will improve public libraries here; and if he will allocate more resources to them in 2006. [22571/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

73 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the way in which he will improve public libraries here; and if he will allocate more resources to them in 2006. [22571/06]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

71 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with copies of any significant reports or correspondence that he has received outlining the archaeological value of the Thornton lands in north County Dublin that have been proposed for a new prison; and his Department’s involvement in the work. [22578/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

71 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with copies of any significant reports or correspondence that he has received outlining the archaeological value of the Thornton lands in north County Dublin that have been proposed for a new prison; and his Department’s involvement in the work. [22578/06]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

70 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to ensure that Ireland will not be liable to pay fines under the EU Habitats Directive in relation to the failure to protect endangered species. [22491/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

70 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to ensure that Ireland will not be liable to pay fines under the EU Habitats Directive in relation to the failure to protect endangered species. [22491/06]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

68 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the results on a planning authority basis of his Department’s survey of planning authorities regarding their policy on attaching planning conditions relating to management companies in housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22516/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

68 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the results on a planning authority basis of his Department’s survey of planning authorities regarding their policy on attaching planning conditions relating to management companies in housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22516/06]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

67 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take in relation to the threatened extinction of the pearl mussel; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the water quality is in serious decline in the last nine rivers where the species exist; and his plans to tackle the eutrophication of these nine river sites and in particular to tackle the over-use of phosphates and nitrates in these areas. [22490/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

67 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take in relation to the threatened extinction of the pearl mussel; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the water quality is in serious decline in the last nine rivers where the species exist; and his plans to tackle the eutrophication of these nine river sites and in particular to tackle the over-use of phosphates and nitrates in these areas. [22490/06]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

66 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the introduction of resource recovery units as part of the waste management policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22542/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

66 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the introduction of resource recovery units as part of the waste management policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22542/06]

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