Environment

267 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the present position with the Kinvara sewerage scheme, Kinvara, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40862/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

267 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the present position with the Kinvara sewerage scheme, Kinvara, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40862/06]

256 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the revised preliminary report and additional information as requested for a project (details supplied) in County Galway; if he will give approval to the project to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40938/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

256 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the revised preliminary report and additional information as requested for a project (details supplied) in County Galway; if he will give approval to the project to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40938/06]

212 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of contracts awaiting approval by the forestry division to proceed with planting; and the number of these delays due to lack of direction by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government with regard to Hen Harrier habitats. [40781/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

212 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of contracts awaiting approval by the forestry division to proceed with planting; and the number of these delays due to lack of direction by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government with regard to Hen Harrier habitats. [40781/06]

210 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the installation of water meters on farms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40746/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

210 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the installation of water meters on farms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40746/06]

206 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the grants available to farmers under the areas of agri-environment, non-food crops and agri-food; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40712/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

206 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the grants available to farmers under the areas of agri-environment, non-food crops and agri-food; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40712/06]

198 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she or her Department has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the installation of water meters on farms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40726/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

198 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she or her Department has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the installation of water meters on farms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40726/06]

Entsorgungsrichtlinien asbesthältiger Eternitplatten

Austria · Federal Council · 28 November 2006

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Entsorgungsrichtlinien asbesthältiger Eternitplatten

575 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the information available to his Department on the number of local authority dwellings currently boarded up or otherwise out of use; if figures are available in regard to individual local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40431/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

575 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the information available to his Department on the number of local authority dwellings currently boarded up or otherwise out of use; if figures are available in regard to individual local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40431/06]

574 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Private Residential Tenancies Board has adequate resources; the details of the resources available in terms of manpower and moneys; and if further resources will be made available. [40417/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

574 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Private Residential Tenancies Board has adequate resources; the details of the resources available in terms of manpower and moneys; and if further resources will be made available. [40417/06]

573 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he supports the multi-disciplinary approach towards combating antisocial behaviour by a minority of tenants in local authority estates; the arrangements currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40411/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

573 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he supports the multi-disciplinary approach towards combating antisocial behaviour by a minority of tenants in local authority estates; the arrangements currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40411/06]

572 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if section 261 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 has been brought into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40392/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

572 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if section 261 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 has been brought into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40392/06]

571 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expert advice sought by Waterford City Council from his Department in terms of preserving and maintaining the unique feral urban goat herd whose habitat is the Bilberry Rock and Coady’s Pond. [40391/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

571 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expert advice sought by Waterford City Council from his Department in terms of preserving and maintaining the unique feral urban goat herd whose habitat is the Bilberry Rock and Coady’s Pond. [40391/06]

570 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is an acceptable distance where a dwelling house or a housing development should be built away from an existing cattle shed or other farm building; if it is acceptable that such a housing development would be built within 20 meters of an existing intensive cattle yard in a rural area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40371/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

570 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is an acceptable distance where a dwelling house or a housing development should be built away from an existing cattle shed or other farm building; if it is acceptable that such a housing development would be built within 20 meters of an existing intensive cattle yard in a rural area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40371/06]

569 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he responded to the decision of the European Court of Justice Case C282/05 Commission v . Ireland, for inter alia not having an authorisation system for discharges from urban waste water treatment plants and other waste water infrastructures. [40362/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

569 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he responded to the decision of the European Court of Justice Case C282/05 Commission v . Ireland, for inter alia not having an authorisation system for discharges from urban waste water treatment plants and other waste water infrastructures. [40362/06]

568 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if ongoing building development in Lady’s Abbey, Ardfinnan, County Tipperary, conforms to the provisions of the Wildlife Act 1976, as amended and the Wild Birds Directive; if he will send an officer of his Department to investigate this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40361/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

568 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if ongoing building development in Lady’s Abbey, Ardfinnan, County Tipperary, conforms to the provisions of the Wildlife Act 1976, as amended and the Wild Birds Directive; if he will send an officer of his Department to investigate this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40361/06]

567 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the safety issues involved, he will introduce grant aid for the construction of cattle underpasses on the road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40347/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

567 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the safety issues involved, he will introduce grant aid for the construction of cattle underpasses on the road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40347/06]

566 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by him for the upkeep and development of Glendalough, County Wicklow and it environs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40295/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

566 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by him for the upkeep and development of Glendalough, County Wicklow and it environs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40295/06]

564 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is grant assistance available for the purchase and installation of a system (details supplied). [40138/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

564 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is grant assistance available for the purchase and installation of a system (details supplied). [40138/06]

563 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce a grant scheme for the installation of central heating for categories of persons who own their own homes and whose income is solely or mainly derived form social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40126/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

563 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce a grant scheme for the installation of central heating for categories of persons who own their own homes and whose income is solely or mainly derived form social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40126/06]

562 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of the sectoral plans in his Department as part of the Disability Act 2005; if he envisages delays in the roll out of the timetable set out in his announcement in July 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40093/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

562 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of the sectoral plans in his Department as part of the Disability Act 2005; if he envisages delays in the roll out of the timetable set out in his announcement in July 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40093/06]

561 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the case of a group (details supplied) who have secured a commitment of €1.6 million in funding from Pobal for a community childcare project conditional on the group obtaining a public lease from Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council which the council are currently refusing to provide; if he will intervene to ensure that the group can avail of the funding offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40035/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

561 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the case of a group (details supplied) who have secured a commitment of €1.6 million in funding from Pobal for a community childcare project conditional on the group obtaining a public lease from Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council which the council are currently refusing to provide; if he will intervene to ensure that the group can avail of the funding offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40035/06]

560 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is policy for local authorities to deny public leases to community organisations that are seeking them even where the EU is offering funding to the community organisation and that funding is conditional on a public lease. [40034/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

560 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is policy for local authorities to deny public leases to community organisations that are seeking them even where the EU is offering funding to the community organisation and that funding is conditional on a public lease. [40034/06]

557 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the nature of the works required to be carried out in order to upgrade the treatment plant for the Lough Mask regional water supply scheme; the works to be carried out in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40026/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

557 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the nature of the works required to be carried out in order to upgrade the treatment plant for the Lough Mask regional water supply scheme; the works to be carried out in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40026/06]

556 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sign or ratify the European Convention on Protection of Pet Animals; the reason this convention has not been ratified to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39971/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

556 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sign or ratify the European Convention on Protection of Pet Animals; the reason this convention has not been ratified to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39971/06]

565 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to local authorities to fund the installation of additional water meters on farms due to farm fragmentation; if his attention has been drawn to the increased financial burden that it will place on small holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40294/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

565 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to local authorities to fund the installation of additional water meters on farms due to farm fragmentation; if his attention has been drawn to the increased financial burden that it will place on small holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40294/06]

559 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 628 of 1 November 2006, he will instruct Sligo County Council to cease charging for individual water meters on multiple fragmented small farm holdings until he has completed his examination on the impact of these charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40033/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

559 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 628 of 1 November 2006, he will instruct Sligo County Council to cease charging for individual water meters on multiple fragmented small farm holdings until he has completed his examination on the impact of these charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40033/06]

558 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on using Article 9 Paragraph 1 of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC to allow flexibility in dealing with the issue of the cost of installation, ongoing maintenance and reading of water meters for agricultural use in the case of multiple fragmented small farm holdings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40032/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

558 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on using Article 9 Paragraph 1 of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC to allow flexibility in dealing with the issue of the cost of installation, ongoing maintenance and reading of water meters for agricultural use in the case of multiple fragmented small farm holdings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40032/06]

555 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authorities have the legal right to waiver water rate bills charged to schools and other non-profit making organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39953/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

555 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authorities have the legal right to waiver water rate bills charged to schools and other non-profit making organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39953/06]

554 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position further to the submission of outstanding information requested by his Department that has now been submitted in relation to a scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39944/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

554 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position further to the submission of outstanding information requested by his Department that has now been submitted in relation to a scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39944/06]

553 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff decentralising to Waterford that are included in the over 2,100 staff who have already been reassigned to decentralising posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40425/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

553 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff decentralising to Waterford that are included in the over 2,100 staff who have already been reassigned to decentralising posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40425/06]

552 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the RAS scheme and reduce from 18 months the time they must wait to qualify for the scheme for those who have been deemed to be homeless under the 1988 Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40414/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

552 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the RAS scheme and reduce from 18 months the time they must wait to qualify for the scheme for those who have been deemed to be homeless under the 1988 Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40414/06]

Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251 (2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (Life+) amending the proposal of the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC Treaty

European Union · European Commission · 28 November 2006

292 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been contacted by a council or councils seeking funding to remediate housing estates not yet in charge that have been abandoned by the original developer; if such funding has been sought, the councils involved; the amount of same; the number of housing units or estates involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39893/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

292 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been contacted by a council or councils seeking funding to remediate housing estates not yet in charge that have been abandoned by the original developer; if such funding has been sought, the councils involved; the amount of same; the number of housing units or estates involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39893/06]

291 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of planning permissions by council, where the number of completions is identical to the number permitted that fall within housing estates; the number of such houses or estates that are on local authority lists for taking in charge; the number of houses in housing estates by council described as abandoned or where the developer is no longer contactable and where significant problems prevent the estate being taken in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39892/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

291 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of planning permissions by council, where the number of completions is identical to the number permitted that fall within housing estates; the number of such houses or estates that are on local authority lists for taking in charge; the number of houses in housing estates by council described as abandoned or where the developer is no longer contactable and where significant problems prevent the estate being taken in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39892/06]

290 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed by each town council by council; the grades of staff employed; the changes in staff numbers since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39891/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

290 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed by each town council by council; the grades of staff employed; the changes in staff numbers since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39891/06]

289 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of house completions in each year from 2002 to 2005; the number of these that were private sector completions; the number that were affordable or social; the number that were completed by voluntary agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39889/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

289 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of house completions in each year from 2002 to 2005; the number of these that were private sector completions; the number that were affordable or social; the number that were completed by voluntary agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39889/06]

288 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of the debts by county, city and town council at the end of 2005 in both their capital and revenue accounts; the instructions that have gone from his Department to those councils where his Department is concerned about their debts; if the needs and resources model is designed to factor in such debt scenarios; the action his Department will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39888/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

288 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of the debts by county, city and town council at the end of 2005 in both their capital and revenue accounts; the instructions that have gone from his Department to those councils where his Department is concerned about their debts; if the needs and resources model is designed to factor in such debt scenarios; the action his Department will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39888/06]

287 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidance he has given to local authorities in the use of development contributions for non-capital purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39887/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

287 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidance he has given to local authorities in the use of development contributions for non-capital purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39887/06]

286 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount by county, city or town council that was sought in commercial rates in 2004 and 2005; the rate in euro for each authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39886/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

286 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount by county, city or town council that was sought in commercial rates in 2004 and 2005; the rate in euro for each authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39886/06]

285 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if in addition to creating new town councils in towns with the required population he is also considering expanding the powers of town councils that were former town commissioners; if new town councils will be established within the lifetime of this Government; if expanded powers to existing town councils will require legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39885/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

285 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if in addition to creating new town councils in towns with the required population he is also considering expanding the powers of town councils that were former town commissioners; if new town councils will be established within the lifetime of this Government; if expanded powers to existing town councils will require legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39885/06]

284 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is funding available for redevelopment works on a property (details supplied); if so, the details of same. [39875/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

284 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is funding available for redevelopment works on a property (details supplied); if so, the details of same. [39875/06]

283 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided to local authorities in each of the past three years for school traffic wardens; the number of wardens by each local authority in each of these years; and the funding set aside in 2007 for school traffic wardens. [39874/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

283 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided to local authorities in each of the past three years for school traffic wardens; the number of wardens by each local authority in each of these years; and the funding set aside in 2007 for school traffic wardens. [39874/06]

282 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo did not receive their sheep de-stocking payment. [39873/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

282 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo did not receive their sheep de-stocking payment. [39873/06]

281 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if and when a sewerage scheme to cater for the entire village of Straffan, County Kildare will be approved; if his Department has received a recommendation from Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39815/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

281 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if and when a sewerage scheme to cater for the entire village of Straffan, County Kildare will be approved; if his Department has received a recommendation from Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39815/06]

280 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 534 of 14 November 2006, the schemes which have to reach full compliance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and which are contained in the water services investment programme of his Department for the period 2005 to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39810/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

280 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 534 of 14 November 2006, the schemes which have to reach full compliance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and which are contained in the water services investment programme of his Department for the period 2005 to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39810/06]

279 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Departmental guidelines for domestic water allowance for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39797/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

279 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Departmental guidelines for domestic water allowance for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39797/06]

278 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to a Dáil Éireann debate on 2 November 2006 regarding a problem associated with the purchase of affordable sites in Roscommon town, the progress to date on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39796/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

278 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to a Dáil Éireann debate on 2 November 2006 regarding a problem associated with the purchase of affordable sites in Roscommon town, the progress to date on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39796/06]

277 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the number of planning enforcement officials that have been employed by local authorities each year since 1995; if so, the numbers of same; if instruction has been given to local authorities setting out the minimum level of staffing provision for the planning enforcement function, and the planning function generally; if his Department has a function in determining the number of planning officials, including planning enforcement officials employed in local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39766/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

277 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the number of planning enforcement officials that have been employed by local authorities each year since 1995; if so, the numbers of same; if instruction has been given to local authorities setting out the minimum level of staffing provision for the planning enforcement function, and the planning function generally; if his Department has a function in determining the number of planning officials, including planning enforcement officials employed in local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39766/06]

276 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the annual costs associated with the first-time buyers grant in each of the five years prior to abolition; the individual grant each year for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39746/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

276 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the annual costs associated with the first-time buyers grant in each of the five years prior to abolition; the individual grant each year for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39746/06]

275 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on correspondence from Louth County Council regarding funding for projects to relieve homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39745/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

275 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on correspondence from Louth County Council regarding funding for projects to relieve homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39745/06]