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Question· writtenPQ 127asked

128 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the full extent of requirements in respect of water and group water schemes requested by the local authorities in County Kildare; the time such requests have been awaiting approval; when such schemes were first submitted by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15872/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

128 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the full extent of requirements in respect of water and group water schemes requested by the local authorities in County Kildare; the time such requests have been awaiting approval; when such schemes were first submitted by the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15872/11]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

127 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total existing storage capacity for domestic drinking water; the degree to which this has been enhanced in each of the past five years to date in line with requirements; the extent to which it is intended to make further and extra provisions in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15871/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

127 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total existing storage capacity for domestic drinking water; the degree to which this has been enhanced in each of the past five years to date in line with requirements; the extent to which it is intended to make further and extra provisions in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15871/11]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

126 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his preferred options in respect of environmental protection in the future; the degree to which the Environmental Protection Agency or similar body is likely to assume responsibilities in this area with current or extended powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15870/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

126 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his preferred options in respect of environmental protection in the future; the degree to which the Environmental Protection Agency or similar body is likely to assume responsibilities in this area with current or extended powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15870/11]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

125 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of local authority houses likely to be built or acquired from existing housing stock by each local authority in the current or future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15869/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

125 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of local authority houses likely to be built or acquired from existing housing stock by each local authority in the current or future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15869/11]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

124 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the future or intended operational structures for the part-time fire services operated by the various local authorities having particular regard to the need to retain such emergency services at optimum strength at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15868/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

124 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the future or intended operational structures for the part-time fire services operated by the various local authorities having particular regard to the need to retain such emergency services at optimum strength at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15868/11]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

123 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the nature of community support likely to be administered through his Department in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15867/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

123 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the nature of community support likely to be administered through his Department in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15867/11]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

122 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is intended to licence, regulate or charge for or impose other restrictions on persons who have access to private ground water supply; the origins of such proposals, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15866/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

122 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is intended to licence, regulate or charge for or impose other restrictions on persons who have access to private ground water supply; the origins of such proposals, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15866/11]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

121 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount spent to date on remedial work associated with illegal, toxic or otherwise uncontrolled or unregulated dumping at various locations throughout the country; the extent of further expenditure, if any required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15865/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

121 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount spent to date on remedial work associated with illegal, toxic or otherwise uncontrolled or unregulated dumping at various locations throughout the country; the extent of further expenditure, if any required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15865/11]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

120 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of families with shared ownership mortgages who are currently at a serious disadvantage arising from a situation of almost nil equity in their homes despite paying a mortgage on half the value of the property and rental on the remainder of property for several years; if it is intended to examine this issue with a view to resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15864/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

120 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of families with shared ownership mortgages who are currently at a serious disadvantage arising from a situation of almost nil equity in their homes despite paying a mortgage on half the value of the property and rental on the remainder of property for several years; if it is intended to examine this issue with a view to resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15864/11]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

119 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the full extent of local authority housing applicants currently on waiting lists for rehousing; the extent to which it is planned to provide houses for persons thereby eliminating the need for rent support which in turn prevents such applicants from obtaining employment which would result in loss of rent support; his plans to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15863/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

119 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the full extent of local authority housing applicants currently on waiting lists for rehousing; the extent to which it is planned to provide houses for persons thereby eliminating the need for rent support which in turn prevents such applicants from obtaining employment which would result in loss of rent support; his plans to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15863/11]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the reports in the weekend newspapers regarding waste infrastructure which quoted the president of Covanta Europe when he stated that the situation had changed totally in Ireland with the new Government; and will he confirm or deny that he will be giving the green light to the incineration of waste here. [15557/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

55 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the reports in the weekend newspapers regarding waste infrastructure which quoted the president of Covanta Europe when he stated that the situation had changed totally in Ireland with the new Government; and will he confirm or deny that he will be giving the green light to the incineration of waste here. [15557/11]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has studied the way in which the shared ownership mortgage scheme is developing with particular reference to the degree to which those who obtain such mortgages are penalised by way of increased value of rental part of the equity, thereby resulting in a situation wherein people who were deemed eligible for such loans on the basis of their income have been penalised on the grounds of annual rental increase plus mortgage increase plus notice to the effect that purchase of the remaining equity must be effected within the term of the original loan; if his attention has been drawn to the concern and hardship now being caused in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15588/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

54 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has studied the way in which the shared ownership mortgage scheme is developing with particular reference to the degree to which those who obtain such mortgages are penalised by way of increased value of rental part of the equity, thereby resulting in a situation wherein people who were deemed eligible for such loans on the basis of their income have been penalised on the grounds of annual rental increase plus mortgage increase plus notice to the effect that purchase of the remaining equity must be effected within the term of the original loan; if his attention has been drawn to the concern and hardship now being caused in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15588/11]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the fund from which the recent State visits were paid; if local authorities were allocated additional funds; if so, the amount of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14108/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

53 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the fund from which the recent State visits were paid; if local authorities were allocated additional funds; if so, the amount of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14108/11]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce fixed payment notices, also known as on-the-spot fines, and provision for mediation between neighbours on the issue of noise pollution. [15625/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

52 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce fixed payment notices, also known as on-the-spot fines, and provision for mediation between neighbours on the issue of noise pollution. [15625/11]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

50 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the terms of reference and procurement method he used in the selection of consultants to assist in the national roll-out of water meters. [15600/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

50 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the terms of reference and procurement method he used in the selection of consultants to assist in the national roll-out of water meters. [15600/11]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

49 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider the extension of the Dublin City Council area to its logical boundary of the M50 line as requested by councillors from the area in order to bring all of the Dublin North-West constituency area under the same city council authority. [15637/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

49 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider the extension of the Dublin City Council area to its logical boundary of the M50 line as requested by councillors from the area in order to bring all of the Dublin North-West constituency area under the same city council authority. [15637/11]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

48 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to establish a loan scheme through local authorities for the retrofitting of houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15604/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

48 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to establish a loan scheme through local authorities for the retrofitting of houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15604/11]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

47 Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures that can be taken to prevent water lost due to pipe bursts in local authority areas during severe weather. [15650/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

47 Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures that can be taken to prevent water lost due to pipe bursts in local authority areas during severe weather. [15650/11]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

45 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason he has rowed back on his promise to introduce a complete ban on corporate donations; and his commitment to take the necessary legal and constitutional steps in this regard. [15597/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

45 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason he has rowed back on his promise to introduce a complete ban on corporate donations; and his commitment to take the necessary legal and constitutional steps in this regard. [15597/11]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

43 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he will publish his new waste management policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15627/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

43 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he will publish his new waste management policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15627/11]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

42 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the practice of Dublin City Council housing people in units which have not been properly refurbished, without furnishing or essential fittings; and the measures being taken to ensure turnaround times are not being manipulated by supplying applicants with such housing. [15642/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

42 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the practice of Dublin City Council housing people in units which have not been properly refurbished, without furnishing or essential fittings; and the measures being taken to ensure turnaround times are not being manipulated by supplying applicants with such housing. [15642/11]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

41 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to address problems with Leader funds being allocated to the food business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15484/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

41 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to address problems with Leader funds being allocated to the food business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15484/11]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

37 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce measures to ringfence money made from the sale of local authority housing in order that it is pooled back into the development, maintenance and improvement of social housing. [15645/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

37 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce measures to ringfence money made from the sale of local authority housing in order that it is pooled back into the development, maintenance and improvement of social housing. [15645/11]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

36 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made to date in progressing the reforming local government goals in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15606/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

36 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made to date in progressing the reforming local government goals in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15606/11]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

35 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to make grants available for upgrading to householders whose septic tanks fail to pass inspections by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15405/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

35 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to make grants available for upgrading to householders whose septic tanks fail to pass inspections by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15405/11]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

33 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he will conclude his consideration of the issues that are preventing him from publishing the Hennessy report. [15626/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

33 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he will conclude his consideration of the issues that are preventing him from publishing the Hennessy report. [15626/11]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

32 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that landlords register their properties and tenancies with the Private Residential Tenancies Board. [15634/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

32 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that landlords register their properties and tenancies with the Private Residential Tenancies Board. [15634/11]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

31 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount he is spending on renting private offices; the locations of each of these offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15628/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

31 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount he is spending on renting private offices; the locations of each of these offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15628/11]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

34 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason, in view of the fact that the rental accommodation scheme was envisaged as a temporary measure, it is current practice to remove persons from the housing list when they are placed on RAS. [15646/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

34 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason, in view of the fact that the rental accommodation scheme was envisaged as a temporary measure, it is current practice to remove persons from the housing list when they are placed on RAS. [15646/11]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

30 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding local authority moves to remove housing applicants on the rental accommodation scheme from the social housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15603/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

30 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding local authority moves to remove housing applicants on the rental accommodation scheme from the social housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15603/11]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

28 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the unequal treatment of single persons on the social housing lists resulting in parents who have joint custody of their children not getting recognition of the fact that they require housing in larger than single bed accommodation; and the measures being taken to rectify this situation. [15643/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

28 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the unequal treatment of single persons on the social housing lists resulting in parents who have joint custody of their children not getting recognition of the fact that they require housing in larger than single bed accommodation; and the measures being taken to rectify this situation. [15643/11]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

25 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to expand the criteria for assessment of housing need including income thresholds, in order to accommodate on housing lists those who have voluntarily surrendered their homes or have had their homes repossessed. [15647/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

25 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to expand the criteria for assessment of housing need including income thresholds, in order to accommodate on housing lists those who have voluntarily surrendered their homes or have had their homes repossessed. [15647/11]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of uptake there has been for the €5 million for works on unfinished housing developments; and if he will provide details of works which have been carried out. [15649/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

27 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of uptake there has been for the €5 million for works on unfinished housing developments; and if he will provide details of works which have been carried out. [15649/11]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

23 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the high level expert group on unfinished housing developments; and if he will give any further proposals that have come from their work. [15648/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

23 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the high level expert group on unfinished housing developments; and if he will give any further proposals that have come from their work. [15648/11]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

24 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reform the system for levying and collecting commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15593/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

24 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reform the system for levying and collecting commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15593/11]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

22 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reform the system of business rates and the supports he will give businesses to deal with the €85 million of uncollected rates. [14719/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

22 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reform the system of business rates and the supports he will give businesses to deal with the €85 million of uncollected rates. [14719/11]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

20 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason some community organisations which are currently funded by the funding scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector were informed that they would not be recommended for further funding under this scheme; the number of organisations that will be affected and the assessment criteria used to determine whether or not organisations will receive this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15591/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

20 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason some community organisations which are currently funded by the funding scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector were informed that they would not be recommended for further funding under this scheme; the number of organisations that will be affected and the assessment criteria used to determine whether or not organisations will receive this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15591/11]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

19 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the Brosnan report; the discussions he has had with the author of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15592/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

19 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the Brosnan report; the discussions he has had with the author of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15592/11]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

18 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the ground rents that are paid by him, if he will provide a breakdown of the total cost of this annually and a breakdown of the amount the ground rents are for each property. [15630/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

18 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the ground rents that are paid by him, if he will provide a breakdown of the total cost of this annually and a breakdown of the amount the ground rents are for each property. [15630/11]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

17 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to enhance the powers of town councils, in particular towns that were former town commissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15631/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

17 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to enhance the powers of town councils, in particular towns that were former town commissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15631/11]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

15 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the efforts he has made to ensure that any contracts issued for regeneration works, like those undertaken by Limerick Regeneration Agency, will have a social element incorporated that will ensure local employment is provided to local persons. [15636/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

15 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the efforts he has made to ensure that any contracts issued for regeneration works, like those undertaken by Limerick Regeneration Agency, will have a social element incorporated that will ensure local employment is provided to local persons. [15636/11]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will announce his review of the provisions of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 relating to the waste facility levy. [15599/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

13 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will announce his review of the provisions of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 relating to the waste facility levy. [15599/11]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

12 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the degree to which he is satisfied that the commitment given to the House by a predecessor during the passage of legislation to abolish the dual mandate, to the effect that Oireachtas Members would continue to have access to the local authority institutions in line with that then in existence, the discussions he has had with the local authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15589/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2011

12 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the degree to which he is satisfied that the commitment given to the House by a predecessor during the passage of legislation to abolish the dual mandate, to the effect that Oireachtas Members would continue to have access to the local authority institutions in line with that then in existence, the discussions he has had with the local authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15589/11]

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