Environment

49 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the results of the review process carried out by his Department in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform relating to expenditure and its impacts on communities through the various programmes aimed at community development; the new programmes which are intended as a consequence of the review; the findings of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37068/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

49 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the results of the review process carried out by his Department in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform relating to expenditure and its impacts on communities through the various programmes aimed at community development; the new programmes which are intended as a consequence of the review; the findings of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37068/05]

Implementing the Community Lisbon programme - Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a paperless environment for customs and trade {SEC(2005) 1543}

European Union · European Commission · 30 November 2005

557 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the projects which have been subjected to detailed cost benefit appraisal in the past six months; the benefit cost ratio which emerged from this test; if he is satisfied that projects being selected not only pass this test but represent a better return than competing uses for the same limited funds; and the way in which this process influences the size of the capital envelope for different project areas. [37359/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

557 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the projects which have been subjected to detailed cost benefit appraisal in the past six months; the benefit cost ratio which emerged from this test; if he is satisfied that projects being selected not only pass this test but represent a better return than competing uses for the same limited funds; and the way in which this process influences the size of the capital envelope for different project areas. [37359/05]

555 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses provided on a country basis throughout the country under the affordable housing initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36983/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

555 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses provided on a country basis throughout the country under the affordable housing initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36983/05]

553 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidelines which have issued from his Department in respect of the location of landfill sites in proximity to waterways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36981/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

553 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidelines which have issued from his Department in respect of the location of landfill sites in proximity to waterways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36981/05]

556 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the results of the monitoring of air pollution at various locations throughout the country; his views on the apparent increases in air pollution in any particular region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36984/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

556 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the results of the monitoring of air pollution at various locations throughout the country; his views on the apparent increases in air pollution in any particular region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36984/05]

551 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the results of the monitoring of air pollution at the various locations throughout County Kildare; if any particular action is required arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36979/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

551 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the results of the monitoring of air pollution at the various locations throughout County Kildare; if any particular action is required arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36979/05]

549 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the degree to which each local authority throughout the country have adequate resources to meet requirements under the disabled person's grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36976/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

549 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the degree to which each local authority throughout the country have adequate resources to meet requirements under the disabled person's grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36976/05]

547 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the locations throughout the country in respect of which unacceptable levels of radon gas has been identified in dwellings or workplaces; if information has been sought regarding the impact on the health of the communities involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36973/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

547 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the locations throughout the country in respect of which unacceptable levels of radon gas has been identified in dwellings or workplaces; if information has been sought regarding the impact on the health of the communities involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36973/05]

545 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans of his Department to make private sites available to those who qualify for such sites; the number of such sites allocated by each local authority in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36970/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

545 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans of his Department to make private sites available to those who qualify for such sites; the number of such sites allocated by each local authority in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36970/05]

544 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken or proposed to ensure the improvement to eliminate the possibility of any pollution from sewage treatment plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36969/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

544 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken or proposed to ensure the improvement to eliminate the possibility of any pollution from sewage treatment plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36969/05]

543 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to deal with the ever increasing problem of waste management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36968/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

543 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to deal with the ever increasing problem of waste management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36968/05]

546 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the acreage of zoned land in the administrative areas for each of the local authorities in Dublin city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36971/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

546 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the acreage of zoned land in the administrative areas for each of the local authorities in Dublin city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36971/05]

542 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of publicly owned lands in the ownership of the various local authorities throughout the country; the extent of these lands which have already been zoned or are eligible for zoning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36967/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

542 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of publicly owned lands in the ownership of the various local authorities throughout the country; the extent of these lands which have already been zoned or are eligible for zoning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36967/05]

540 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the acreage of derelict or unused sites, if identifiable, in the greater Dublin area, with particular reference to the need to utilisation of such sites for housing purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36964/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

540 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the acreage of derelict or unused sites, if identifiable, in the greater Dublin area, with particular reference to the need to utilisation of such sites for housing purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36964/05]

538 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the position in relation to the provision of a sewerage system for Rathowen, County Westmeath will be clarified; the amount of money approved by his Department for this important infrastructural project; the overall cost for the particular scheme; the likely timescale which will elapse before the scheme becomes operative in Rathowen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36906/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

538 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the position in relation to the provision of a sewerage system for Rathowen, County Westmeath will be clarified; the amount of money approved by his Department for this important infrastructural project; the overall cost for the particular scheme; the likely timescale which will elapse before the scheme becomes operative in Rathowen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36906/05]

537 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings, serviced sites and financial contributions for housing that have been provided to local authorities under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000 in each year since it was enacted. [36898/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

537 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings, serviced sites and financial contributions for housing that have been provided to local authorities under Part V of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000 in each year since it was enacted. [36898/05]

536 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable homes which have been provided by local authorities in each of the past five years. [36897/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

536 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable homes which have been provided by local authorities in each of the past five years. [36897/05]

535 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of mortgages for dwellings under the shared ownership scheme which have been acquired by local authorities in each of the past five years. [36896/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

535 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of mortgages for dwellings under the shared ownership scheme which have been acquired by local authorities in each of the past five years. [36896/05]

534 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of private dwellings which have been built in each of the past five years. [36895/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

534 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of private dwellings which have been built in each of the past five years. [36895/05]

533 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings which have been provided by voluntary housing bodies in each of the past five years. [36894/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

533 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings which have been provided by voluntary housing bodies in each of the past five years. [36894/05]

532 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings which have been built by local authorities for local authority tenant use in each of the past five years. [36893/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

532 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings which have been built by local authorities for local authority tenant use in each of the past five years. [36893/05]

531 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings which have been purchased by local authorities for housing purposes in each of the past five years. [36892/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

531 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of dwellings which have been purchased by local authorities for housing purposes in each of the past five years. [36892/05]

530 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority dwellings which have been purchased by tenants in each of the past five years. [36891/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

530 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority dwellings which have been purchased by tenants in each of the past five years. [36891/05]

529 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has read the UK feasibility study (details supplied) on heating public buildings with biomass; and if he will consider commissioning a similar feasibility report. [36890/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

529 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has read the UK feasibility study (details supplied) on heating public buildings with biomass; and if he will consider commissioning a similar feasibility report. [36890/05]

528 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for his licensing of the Ward Union deer hunt in view of an apparent recommendation by a senior National Parks and Wildlife Service official that the hunt should not be licensed. [36885/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

528 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for his licensing of the Ward Union deer hunt in view of an apparent recommendation by a senior National Parks and Wildlife Service official that the hunt should not be licensed. [36885/05]

526 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to approve funding to South Dublin County Council for the proposed water supply scheme which involves two reservoirs at Saggart and Kiltalown in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36840/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

526 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to approve funding to South Dublin County Council for the proposed water supply scheme which involves two reservoirs at Saggart and Kiltalown in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36840/05]

525 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is considering the cost plan for housing estates (details supplied) in Dublin 24 submitted by South Dublin County Council; when a decision will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36839/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

525 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is considering the cost plan for housing estates (details supplied) in Dublin 24 submitted by South Dublin County Council; when a decision will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36839/05]

524 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he had a telephone conversation with a person (details supplied) on 7 November 2005 regarding management fees and affordable housing; the areas of concern and the steps he is going to take to deal with these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36825/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

524 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he had a telephone conversation with a person (details supplied) on 7 November 2005 regarding management fees and affordable housing; the areas of concern and the steps he is going to take to deal with these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36825/05]

523 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if guidelines will be introduced for local authorities that requires them to include returning emigrants in the local authority schemes of letting of council social housing similar to that which pertains in the capital assistance scheme operated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36809/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

523 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if guidelines will be introduced for local authorities that requires them to include returning emigrants in the local authority schemes of letting of council social housing similar to that which pertains in the capital assistance scheme operated by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36809/05]

522 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contact he or his departmental officials have had with Wicklow County Council with respect to policy proposals on transitional halting sites in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36789/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

522 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contact he or his departmental officials have had with Wicklow County Council with respect to policy proposals on transitional halting sites in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36789/05]

521 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the proposed sewerage scheme at Castletown Geoghegan, County Westmeath; when same is likely to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36777/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

521 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the proposed sewerage scheme at Castletown Geoghegan, County Westmeath; when same is likely to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36777/05]

520 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether private meetings between An Bord Pleanála and private concerns such as Shell puts the independence of the planning process in jeopardy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36752/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

520 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether private meetings between An Bord Pleanála and private concerns such as Shell puts the independence of the planning process in jeopardy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36752/05]

519 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons within each unit or State agency of his Department who have opted to move to the proposed new location for their unit; the number of other Dublin based employees of his Department who have opted to move to one of the decentralising units within his Department; the number of persons who have to date in 2005 been assigned to each of the decentralising units; and the number of persons who have opted not to move with their decentralising unit who have been reassigned or offered an alternative posting. [36746/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

519 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons within each unit or State agency of his Department who have opted to move to the proposed new location for their unit; the number of other Dublin based employees of his Department who have opted to move to one of the decentralising units within his Department; the number of persons who have to date in 2005 been assigned to each of the decentralising units; and the number of persons who have opted not to move with their decentralising unit who have been reassigned or offered an alternative posting. [36746/05]

518 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the findings of a recent report by An Bord Pleanála in which the board’s concerns regarding the increased instances of unauthorised developments were highlighted, he will allocate further and dedicated resources to local authorities for the improved staffing of the planning enforcement sections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36696/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

518 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the findings of a recent report by An Bord Pleanála in which the board’s concerns regarding the increased instances of unauthorised developments were highlighted, he will allocate further and dedicated resources to local authorities for the improved staffing of the planning enforcement sections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36696/05]

517 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to put a moratorium on mass incineration at the very least until proper baseline studies of dioxin levels at each proposed siting of a mass incinerator, particularly in view of recent comments from the Environmental Protection Agency that it was not possible to draw clear conclusions from sampling which has taken place in the Ringaskiddy area. [36695/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

517 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to put a moratorium on mass incineration at the very least until proper baseline studies of dioxin levels at each proposed siting of a mass incinerator, particularly in view of recent comments from the Environmental Protection Agency that it was not possible to draw clear conclusions from sampling which has taken place in the Ringaskiddy area. [36695/05]

516 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to tackle homelessness; the further steps he intends to take to aid persons who find themselves sleeping rough on the streets here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36693/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

516 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to tackle homelessness; the further steps he intends to take to aid persons who find themselves sleeping rough on the streets here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36693/05]

515 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money which is being allocated to Cork County Council for provision of civic amenity sites in 2006; and the amount of money available nationally. [36575/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

515 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money which is being allocated to Cork County Council for provision of civic amenity sites in 2006; and the amount of money available nationally. [36575/05]

514 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage treatment plant for Clifden town, County Galway; if the necessary funds have been allocated by his Department for this work; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the bay waters have been polluted due to inadequate or untreated sewerage flowing directly into Clifden Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36501/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

514 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage treatment plant for Clifden town, County Galway; if the necessary funds have been allocated by his Department for this work; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the bay waters have been polluted due to inadequate or untreated sewerage flowing directly into Clifden Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36501/05]

513 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the situation regarding Dúchas stopping work on the development of a football pitch on Inis Mór, Aran Islands (details supplied). [36500/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

513 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the situation regarding Dúchas stopping work on the development of a football pitch on Inis Mór, Aran Islands (details supplied). [36500/05]

512 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to ensure that new apartment developments are of good quality and design; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36496/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

512 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to ensure that new apartment developments are of good quality and design; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36496/05]

511 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if legislation or regulations will be introduced to permit local authorities to request the occupiers of houses and other buildings to mark their houses with such numbers as the local authority may approve and to renew such numbers as often as they become obliterated or defaced in view of the fact that the Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847 and the Dublin Improvement Act 1849 have been repealed by the Local Government Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36482/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

511 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if legislation or regulations will be introduced to permit local authorities to request the occupiers of houses and other buildings to mark their houses with such numbers as the local authority may approve and to renew such numbers as often as they become obliterated or defaced in view of the fact that the Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847 and the Dublin Improvement Act 1849 have been repealed by the Local Government Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36482/05]

510 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to allegations regarding the Trim Castle and car park issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36473/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

510 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to allegations regarding the Trim Castle and car park issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36473/05]

509 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a response will be made to a residents association (details supplied) with regard to a matter. [36469/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

509 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a response will be made to a residents association (details supplied) with regard to a matter. [36469/05]

507 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to monitor the efficiency of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36416/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

507 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he proposes to monitor the efficiency of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36416/05]

506 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason when a tax disc is lost by post a fee of €6 applies in order to have a duplicate copy when the fault lies with the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36349/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

506 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason when a tax disc is lost by post a fee of €6 applies in order to have a duplicate copy when the fault lies with the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36349/05]

505 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the incentives (details supplied) and requirements which exist to encourage people to build environmentally friendly houses. [36340/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

505 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the incentives (details supplied) and requirements which exist to encourage people to build environmentally friendly houses. [36340/05]

504 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 13 April 2005, he will approve funding for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36329/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

504 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 13 April 2005, he will approve funding for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36329/05]

500 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of landowners that are affected by special areas of conservation together with the number of landowners that have received maps from his Department on which the areas in question are marked; the scale of such maps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36730/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

500 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of landowners that are affected by special areas of conservation together with the number of landowners that have received maps from his Department on which the areas in question are marked; the scale of such maps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36730/05]

498 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of the safeguard clause directive 2001/18/EC. [36325/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

498 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of the safeguard clause directive 2001/18/EC. [36325/05]