Environment

537 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s plans in regard to urban and town renewal progress; if he has satisfied himself with the progress; if the schemes have achieved the stated guidelines set down to redevelop urban and town centres; the plans he has to renew or vary the programmes going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31398/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

537 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s plans in regard to urban and town renewal progress; if he has satisfied himself with the progress; if the schemes have achieved the stated guidelines set down to redevelop urban and town centres; the plans he has to renew or vary the programmes going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31398/04]

536 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of occasions, during 2003, on which local authorities secured or issued orders under enactments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31358/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

536 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of occasions, during 2003, on which local authorities secured or issued orders under enactments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31358/04]

535 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Office of Public Works plans for a development (details supplied) in north Tipperary; the amount of funding in place for this project; when work will commence on this project; the reason for the delay in this project; if he will meet with the local group involved in promoting the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31330/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

535 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Office of Public Works plans for a development (details supplied) in north Tipperary; the amount of funding in place for this project; when work will commence on this project; the reason for the delay in this project; if he will meet with the local group involved in promoting the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31330/04]

534 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the monthly cost of storing and maintaining electronic voting equipment. [31302/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

534 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the monthly cost of storing and maintaining electronic voting equipment. [31302/04]

533 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount made available to each local authority in 2001, 2002 and 2003 regarding the disabled persons grant; the amount expended by each of the respective local authorities in the respective years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31300/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

533 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount made available to each local authority in 2001, 2002 and 2003 regarding the disabled persons grant; the amount expended by each of the respective local authorities in the respective years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31300/04]

532 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application to allow a new library to be made available in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31299/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

532 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application to allow a new library to be made available in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31299/04]

531 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the application from Fingal County Council for the provision of a new library in Balbriggan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31298/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

531 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the application from Fingal County Council for the provision of a new library in Balbriggan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31298/04]

530 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the application from Fingal County Council to proceed with the provision of library facilities in Skerries, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31297/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

530 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the application from Fingal County Council to proceed with the provision of library facilities in Skerries, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31297/04]

529 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the application from Fingal County Council for the provision of a new library in Rush, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31296/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

529 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the application from Fingal County Council for the provision of a new library in Rush, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31296/04]

528 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a reply to Question No. 649 of 23 November 2004. [31295/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

528 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a reply to Question No. 649 of 23 November 2004. [31295/04]

527 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount which has been spent by public bodies or agencies funded by her Department in 2004 relating to the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31167/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

527 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount which has been spent by public bodies or agencies funded by her Department in 2004 relating to the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31167/04]

526 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount which has been spent by his Department in 2004 in regard to implementing the provision of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31152/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

526 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount which has been spent by his Department in 2004 in regard to implementing the provision of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31152/04]

525 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application for funding submitted by Leitrim County Council for the development of the Rooskey sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31124/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

525 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application for funding submitted by Leitrim County Council for the development of the Rooskey sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31124/04]

524 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proportion of the country which is designated as an SPA, an NHA or an SAC or other such areas of conservation or protection, with details on a percentage basis of designation of the total area for each county and nationwide. [31068/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

524 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proportion of the country which is designated as an SPA, an NHA or an SAC or other such areas of conservation or protection, with details on a percentage basis of designation of the total area for each county and nationwide. [31068/04]

523 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether cafés (details supplied) represent an integral part of the built heritage of Dublin; the measures he will take to ensure that they are kept open; the further measures he will take to ensure that the buildings are maintained in the present form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31055/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

523 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether cafés (details supplied) represent an integral part of the built heritage of Dublin; the measures he will take to ensure that they are kept open; the further measures he will take to ensure that the buildings are maintained in the present form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31055/04]

522 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to put structures in place in line with modern European economies which view waste as a product and raw material rather than a problem; his views on whether each time a shipload of waste is exported, jobs are exported and each time unprocessed waste is added to a landfill, wealth is buried; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31038/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

522 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to put structures in place in line with modern European economies which view waste as a product and raw material rather than a problem; his views on whether each time a shipload of waste is exported, jobs are exported and each time unprocessed waste is added to a landfill, wealth is buried; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31038/04]

521 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will give approval for the design, build and operate sewerage projects for Kilkerrin, Dunmore and Leenane, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31035/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

521 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will give approval for the design, build and operate sewerage projects for Kilkerrin, Dunmore and Leenane, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31035/04]

520 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent on dogs and cats homes by his Department over the past three years; and the grant aid which was approved on a county basis. [31034/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

520 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent on dogs and cats homes by his Department over the past three years; and the grant aid which was approved on a county basis. [31034/04]

519 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a new fire station will be provided at Urlingford, County Kilkenny; the status of the application; and if a decision will be expedited. [31013/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

519 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a new fire station will be provided at Urlingford, County Kilkenny; the status of the application; and if a decision will be expedited. [31013/04]

518 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the Labasheeda, Carrigaholt and Cooraclare sewerage schemes in County Clare; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30991/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

518 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the Labasheeda, Carrigaholt and Cooraclare sewerage schemes in County Clare; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30991/04]

517 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Question No. 361 of 12 October 2004, if he envisages that public safety zones will be introduced at the State airports through local development plans by means of a variation of the relevant county development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30983/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

517 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Question No. 361 of 12 October 2004, if he envisages that public safety zones will be introduced at the State airports through local development plans by means of a variation of the relevant county development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30983/04]

273 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the degree to which cost effectiveness and efficiency have been evaluated in respect of various methods of energy production, having particular regard to the need to protect the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31509/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

273 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the degree to which cost effectiveness and efficiency have been evaluated in respect of various methods of energy production, having particular regard to the need to protect the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31509/04]

102 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that adequate encouragement is being given to the production of alternative energy having particular regard to the need to cater for increased demands, protection of the environment and cost effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31182/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

102 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that adequate encouragement is being given to the production of alternative energy having particular regard to the need to cater for increased demands, protection of the environment and cost effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31182/04]

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Ruiz-Jarabo Colomer delivered on 30 November 2004.#Deponiezweckverband Eiterköpfe v Land Rheinland-Pfalz.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Verwaltungsgericht Koblenz - Germany.#Environment - Landfill of waste - Directive 1999/31 - Domestic legislation laying down more stringent rules - Compatibility.#Case C-6/03.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 30 November 2004

295 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which exist regarding the export of coal embers by ship. [30859/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

295 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which exist regarding the export of coal embers by ship. [30859/04]

296 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to revise legislation in view of the decision of the Fingal county manager not to supply a copy of the draft development plan (details supplied) to Deputies representing part of that local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30873/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

296 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to revise legislation in view of the decision of the Fingal county manager not to supply a copy of the draft development plan (details supplied) to Deputies representing part of that local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30873/04]

294 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he received a copy of the draft development plan from Fingal County Council (details supplied) and if so, will he make a copy of the plan available to the Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas elected within the jurisdiction of Fingal County Council. [30852/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

294 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he received a copy of the draft development plan from Fingal County Council (details supplied) and if so, will he make a copy of the plan available to the Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas elected within the jurisdiction of Fingal County Council. [30852/04]

293 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons attached to the national parks and wildlife section of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government that are accommodated at 6-7 Hanover Street, Dublin; the number of offices each occupies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30846/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

293 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons attached to the national parks and wildlife section of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government that are accommodated at 6-7 Hanover Street, Dublin; the number of offices each occupies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30846/04]

292 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on construction of the four houses at Riverstown, County Sligo; when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30823/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

292 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on construction of the four houses at Riverstown, County Sligo; when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30823/04]

291 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on construction of the six houses in Ballynaraw, Bunninadden, County Sligo; when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30822/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

291 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on construction of the six houses in Ballynaraw, Bunninadden, County Sligo; when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30822/04]

290 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on construction of the 28 houses at Kilboglashy, Ballisodare, County Sligo; when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30821/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

290 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on construction of the 28 houses at Kilboglashy, Ballisodare, County Sligo; when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30821/04]

289 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money that has been spent in each of the past five years on the Irish language in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30817/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

289 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money that has been spent in each of the past five years on the Irish language in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30817/04]

288 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if any provision has been made in the 2005 Estimates for his Department for the cost of implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; the amount of any such provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30803/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

288 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if any provision has been made in the 2005 Estimates for his Department for the cost of implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; the amount of any such provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30803/04]

287 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the OPW will examine a property (details supplied) in County Mayo with a view to its acquisition; if he will consider its implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30770/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

287 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the OPW will examine a property (details supplied) in County Mayo with a view to its acquisition; if he will consider its implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30770/04]

286 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a new house grant application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [30768/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

286 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a new house grant application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [30768/04]

285 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding discretionary grants for local group water scheme committees when they are having difficulties meeting maintenance, refurbishment and upgrading costs; if his Department has a system of discretionary grants; if such grants are available from the local authority of the area in which a scheme is located; the mechanisms for such groups to carry out such alterations for the improvement of supplies for their members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30767/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

285 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding discretionary grants for local group water scheme committees when they are having difficulties meeting maintenance, refurbishment and upgrading costs; if his Department has a system of discretionary grants; if such grants are available from the local authority of the area in which a scheme is located; the mechanisms for such groups to carry out such alterations for the improvement of supplies for their members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30767/04]

284 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on an application (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30766/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

284 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on an application (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30766/04]

283 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on a sewerage scheme application (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30765/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

283 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on a sewerage scheme application (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30765/04]

282 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the policy of the Government on the matter of thermal treatment of asbestos; the Government’s views on this as a method of disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30763/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

282 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the policy of the Government on the matter of thermal treatment of asbestos; the Government’s views on this as a method of disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30763/04]

281 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has made changes in the Estimates for 2005 in the terms on which grants can be obtained from local authorities for adaptation of a home for persons with a disability for essential repairs to the home of old age pensioners who live alone, for the construction of a home for persons with a disability and for any other grant towards housing. [30657/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

281 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has made changes in the Estimates for 2005 in the terms on which grants can be obtained from local authorities for adaptation of a home for persons with a disability for essential repairs to the home of old age pensioners who live alone, for the construction of a home for persons with a disability and for any other grant towards housing. [30657/04]

280 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which the rent element is calculated on the portion of the home retained by a local authority under shared ownership; and if there is provision in the Estimates for any change in this during 2005. [30647/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

280 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which the rent element is calculated on the portion of the home retained by a local authority under shared ownership; and if there is provision in the Estimates for any change in this during 2005. [30647/04]

279 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Estimates for 2005 have made provision for changes in the terms of access to local authority schemes to assist with the purchase of homes; the provisions which will apply in respect of the income threshold, the affordability tests the deposits required, the subvention towards repayments at difference income levels, the upper limits on loans and on the house purchase price. [30645/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

279 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Estimates for 2005 have made provision for changes in the terms of access to local authority schemes to assist with the purchase of homes; the provisions which will apply in respect of the income threshold, the affordability tests the deposits required, the subvention towards repayments at difference income levels, the upper limits on loans and on the house purchase price. [30645/04]

199 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the repeated complaints of anti-social behaviour in areas (details supplied) in Dublin city; the steps being taken to resolve these problems and restore the environment in these areas to the peaceful and safe environs that the residents deserve; the number of juveniles which have been stopped and charged in connection with anti-social behaviour at these locations in the past 12 months; and the steps being taken to rehabilitate or remove them from disturbing the residents of these areas. [30751/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2004

199 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the repeated complaints of anti-social behaviour in areas (details supplied) in Dublin city; the steps being taken to resolve these problems and restore the environment in these areas to the peaceful and safe environs that the residents deserve; the number of juveniles which have been stopped and charged in connection with anti-social behaviour at these locations in the past 12 months; and the steps being taken to rehabilitate or remove them from disturbing the residents of these areas. [30751/04]

Anti-Ökostrom-Aktivitäten der angeblich unabhängigen E-Control

Austria · National Council · 24 November 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Anti-Ökostrom-Aktivitäten der angeblich unabhängigen E-Control

228 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rate of interest which applied to a local authority loan and the added rate of charge for mortgage protection insurance; the monthly payment which will be required in respect of each on a €100,000 loan. [30646/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2004

228 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rate of interest which applied to a local authority loan and the added rate of charge for mortgage protection insurance; the monthly payment which will be required in respect of each on a €100,000 loan. [30646/04]

227 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the low number of rented properties being registered with the new residential tenancies board in view of the fact that only approximately 5,000 out of an estimated 150,000 have been registered to date. [30572/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2004

227 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the low number of rented properties being registered with the new residential tenancies board in view of the fact that only approximately 5,000 out of an estimated 150,000 have been registered to date. [30572/04]

226 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a premises (details supplied) in County Wexford can also be designated residential to allow for a proposed development to include shops, offices and apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30575/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2004

226 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a premises (details supplied) in County Wexford can also be designated residential to allow for a proposed development to include shops, offices and apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30575/04]

225 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation relating to an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly with regard to their land being included as an SAC; the reason Duchas or the OPW did not enter into meaningful negotiations with the person despite a request to do by the SAC appeals board; the way in which a figure of €400 per acre was arrived at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30552/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2004

225 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation relating to an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly with regard to their land being included as an SAC; the reason Duchas or the OPW did not enter into meaningful negotiations with the person despite a request to do by the SAC appeals board; the way in which a figure of €400 per acre was arrived at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30552/04]

650 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the building of a new fire station for Wexford town; if a site has been designated; when the fire stations will relocate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30252/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2004

650 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the building of a new fire station for Wexford town; if a site has been designated; when the fire stations will relocate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30252/04]

649 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction the commencement of work on the Skibbereen sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30218/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2004

649 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction the commencement of work on the Skibbereen sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30218/04]