Environment

274 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry in the preparation of an energy labelling system for new vehicles; the reason the label chosen by his Department does not feature the same coloured features that are used on UK vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39783/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

274 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry in the preparation of an energy labelling system for new vehicles; the reason the label chosen by his Department does not feature the same coloured features that are used on UK vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39783/06]

273 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of first-time buyers in each county each year since 2002. [39749/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

273 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of first-time buyers in each county each year since 2002. [39749/06]

272 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on reintroducing the first-time buyers grant to assist young people purchasing their first home; the annual estimated cost of such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39748/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

272 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on reintroducing the first-time buyers grant to assist young people purchasing their first home; the annual estimated cost of such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39748/06]

253 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide an assurance that the scientific advice received from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to the protection of the fresh water pearl mussel Margaratifera was incorporated into the Draft Forestry and Freshwater Pearl Mussel Requirements and was not amended for commercial or political reasons. [39907/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

253 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will provide an assurance that the scientific advice received from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to the protection of the fresh water pearl mussel Margaratifera was incorporated into the Draft Forestry and Freshwater Pearl Mussel Requirements and was not amended for commercial or political reasons. [39907/06]

237 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements that exist between his Department and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to closer co-operation in relation to the delivery of park and ride facilities in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39896/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

237 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements that exist between his Department and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to closer co-operation in relation to the delivery of park and ride facilities in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39896/06]

179 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Health and Children the rationale of the decision to transfer St Luke’s Hospital from Rathgar to St James’s Hospital; the way she will replicate the support buildings and structures for cancer patients currently located at St Luke’s Hospital which were largely constructed by fundraising over a large number of years; her views on whether the environment created at St Luke’s has been part of the success of the hospital; her further views on whether a holistic approach towards treatment of cancer patients can affect the outcomes; if the land or buildings at St Luke’s have been valued; if that has played a part in the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39883/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

179 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Health and Children the rationale of the decision to transfer St Luke’s Hospital from Rathgar to St James’s Hospital; the way she will replicate the support buildings and structures for cancer patients currently located at St Luke’s Hospital which were largely constructed by fundraising over a large number of years; her views on whether the environment created at St Luke’s has been part of the success of the hospital; her further views on whether a holistic approach towards treatment of cancer patients can affect the outcomes; if the land or buildings at St Luke’s have been valued; if that has played a part in the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39883/06]

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 23 November 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Italian Republic.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment - Waste recovery - Installation for the production of electricity by the incineration of combustible materials derived from waste and biomass in Massafra (Taranto) - Directives 75/442/EEC and 85/337/EEC.#Case C-486/04.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 23 November 2006

asbesthältige Eternitplatten in der "Zöchlinggrube" in Markgrafneusiedl

Austria · National Council · 22 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bettina Hradecsni, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend asbesthältige Eternitplatten in der "Zöchlinggrube" in Markgrafneusiedl

448 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the maximum value of the grant payable by local authorities towards the cost of essential repairs and adaption of a home to meet the needs of a person with a disability in 2007; and the way these have been increased in Estimates 2007. [39698/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

448 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the maximum value of the grant payable by local authorities towards the cost of essential repairs and adaption of a home to meet the needs of a person with a disability in 2007; and the way these have been increased in Estimates 2007. [39698/06]

447 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the interest rate and the mortgage protection cover rate which is currently in place under fixed and variable options of the house purchase schemes; and the cost of these per €1,000 borrowed in terms of annual payments on a standard mortgage. [39697/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

447 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the interest rate and the mortgage protection cover rate which is currently in place under fixed and variable options of the house purchase schemes; and the cost of these per €1,000 borrowed in terms of annual payments on a standard mortgage. [39697/06]

446 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the thresholds which will apply in 2007 under the house purchase schemes in respect of the qualifying income of one and of two earner applicants; the qualifying limit on gross household income to qualify for a subsidy toward repayment; the value of subsidy towards repayments at different income thresholds; the deposit which applicants must have; the minimum percentage to be purchased under shared ownership; the maximum loan and the maximum house price which can be reached; and the way these have changed from previous levels in the 2007 Estimates. [39696/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

446 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the thresholds which will apply in 2007 under the house purchase schemes in respect of the qualifying income of one and of two earner applicants; the qualifying limit on gross household income to qualify for a subsidy toward repayment; the value of subsidy towards repayments at different income thresholds; the deposit which applicants must have; the minimum percentage to be purchased under shared ownership; the maximum loan and the maximum house price which can be reached; and the way these have changed from previous levels in the 2007 Estimates. [39696/06]

445 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a capping or ceiling in the loan allowed by local authorities in the processing of shared ownership loans; if this limit varies between different authorities or if it is a national agreed figure; if so, the way the figure is determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39695/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

445 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a capping or ceiling in the loan allowed by local authorities in the processing of shared ownership loans; if this limit varies between different authorities or if it is a national agreed figure; if so, the way the figure is determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39695/06]

444 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a provision under the affordable sites scheme for extra funding to be made available; if one of the sites is proving extra costly to develop; and if he will elaborate on this provision. [39655/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

444 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a provision under the affordable sites scheme for extra funding to be made available; if one of the sites is proving extra costly to develop; and if he will elaborate on this provision. [39655/06]

443 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will take into consideration the special requirements of resorts like Tramore, County Waterford when allocating funding to local authorities; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a major tourist centre with all year tourist business, Tramore is required to have outdoor cleaning staff on duty seven days a week; his views on whether the current level of funding allows for this level of cleansing coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39653/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

443 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will take into consideration the special requirements of resorts like Tramore, County Waterford when allocating funding to local authorities; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a major tourist centre with all year tourist business, Tramore is required to have outdoor cleaning staff on duty seven days a week; his views on whether the current level of funding allows for this level of cleansing coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39653/06]

442 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the documentation for the extension of the Corrib regional water scheme from Shrule to Kilmaine County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39629/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

442 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the documentation for the extension of the Corrib regional water scheme from Shrule to Kilmaine County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39629/06]

441 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the Tuam Stage II to Shrule section of the Corrib regional water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39628/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

441 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the Tuam Stage II to Shrule section of the Corrib regional water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39628/06]

440 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the contract documents for the Kiltimagh Sewerage scheme have not been signed and approved; if he will confirm the date these were lodged in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39627/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

440 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the contract documents for the Kiltimagh Sewerage scheme have not been signed and approved; if he will confirm the date these were lodged in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39627/06]

439 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding approval for the Achill Sound sewerage scheme, County Mayo; when this scheme will be allowed to tender; if he will confirm that the matter of marginal costs has been satisfactorily addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39626/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

439 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding approval for the Achill Sound sewerage scheme, County Mayo; when this scheme will be allowed to tender; if he will confirm that the matter of marginal costs has been satisfactorily addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39626/06]

438 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the development of the Lough Mask regional water scheme extension from Srah to Westport and Westport to Louisburgh, including upgrading of treatment works at Lough Mask has not been sanctioned; if he will confirm the group schemes to be connected on to the Westport and Louisburgh section; the overall cost; when same will go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39625/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

438 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the development of the Lough Mask regional water scheme extension from Srah to Westport and Westport to Louisburgh, including upgrading of treatment works at Lough Mask has not been sanctioned; if he will confirm the group schemes to be connected on to the Westport and Louisburgh section; the overall cost; when same will go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39625/06]

437 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from Wicklow County Council for a priority list of water and sewerage schemes; when same was received; the towns and villages on the list; the situation with respect to the provision of funding for these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39610/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

437 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from Wicklow County Council for a priority list of water and sewerage schemes; when same was received; the towns and villages on the list; the situation with respect to the provision of funding for these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39610/06]

436 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation with respect to the allocation of funding for a sewage treatment plant at Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39609/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

436 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation with respect to the allocation of funding for a sewage treatment plant at Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39609/06]

435 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the quantity, cost and suppliers of water, both tap and bottled, acquired by his Department for its own use in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39453/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

435 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the quantity, cost and suppliers of water, both tap and bottled, acquired by his Department for its own use in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39453/06]

434 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the quantity, cost and suppliers of energy used by his Department in the last year for which figures are available; if an audit has been carried out on his Department’s energy use; the details of same. [39423/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

434 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the quantity, cost and suppliers of energy used by his Department in the last year for which figures are available; if an audit has been carried out on his Department’s energy use; the details of same. [39423/06]

433 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on motorcyclists with specially adapted vehicles and persons on quads who persist in riding these machines to the various hill summits in the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains; the laws in place to protect these sites from such activity; his plans to protect these sites from vandalism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39412/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

433 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on motorcyclists with specially adapted vehicles and persons on quads who persist in riding these machines to the various hill summits in the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains; the laws in place to protect these sites from such activity; his plans to protect these sites from vandalism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39412/06]

431 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the fact that there was excessive radon levels in a third of schools here, his Department has plans or carried out tests for excessive radon levels in buildings under the control of or used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39379/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

431 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the fact that there was excessive radon levels in a third of schools here, his Department has plans or carried out tests for excessive radon levels in buildings under the control of or used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39379/06]

432 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans his Department has made for the provision of accommodation in new housing developments for people with a diagnosis of mental health illness; his Department’s policy on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39406/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

432 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans his Department has made for the provision of accommodation in new housing developments for people with a diagnosis of mental health illness; his Department’s policy on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39406/06]

430 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision of accommodation for people with mental health problems in new housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39368/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

430 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision of accommodation for people with mental health problems in new housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39368/06]

429 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage of development of the Leixlip waste water treatment plant; if funding has been notified to Kildare County Council to proceed with the work; if funding includes the rerouting of the foul sewer which is causing offensive odours in Leixlip main street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39267/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

429 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage of development of the Leixlip waste water treatment plant; if funding has been notified to Kildare County Council to proceed with the work; if funding includes the rerouting of the foul sewer which is causing offensive odours in Leixlip main street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39267/06]

428 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage the Lower Liffey Valley sewerage scheme is at; when the relevant works will be commenced; when they will be completed; if this will be done in stages or one contract; if the problem of persistent sewage odour in Leixlip will be resolved as part of this contract; the estimated cost of this works; if the relaying of pipes in Leixlip to overcome the odour problem will be done in advance of other works; the proposals in respect of the overall project that are with his Department at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39890/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

428 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage the Lower Liffey Valley sewerage scheme is at; when the relevant works will be commenced; when they will be completed; if this will be done in stages or one contract; if the problem of persistent sewage odour in Leixlip will be resolved as part of this contract; the estimated cost of this works; if the relaying of pipes in Leixlip to overcome the odour problem will be done in advance of other works; the proposals in respect of the overall project that are with his Department at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39890/06]

427 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of residential and emergency facilities available to women and men who have suffered personal abuse, injury, sexual assault, rape and so on from persons known or unknown to the person that are funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39660/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

427 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of residential and emergency facilities available to women and men who have suffered personal abuse, injury, sexual assault, rape and so on from persons known or unknown to the person that are funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39660/06]

601 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Clonmel Wilderness Carrigeen regeneration scheme; when the scheme will be approved; the timescale for the scheme; the commencement date, duration of work and completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39210/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

601 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Clonmel Wilderness Carrigeen regeneration scheme; when the scheme will be approved; the timescale for the scheme; the commencement date, duration of work and completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39210/06]

600 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the minimum and maximum recommended limit for a percolation test in order to qualify for planning permission under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 and relevant Acts of the Oireachtas; the minimum and maximum recommended limit for a T test in order to qualify for planning permission; if a variation is allowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39209/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

600 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the minimum and maximum recommended limit for a percolation test in order to qualify for planning permission under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 and relevant Acts of the Oireachtas; the minimum and maximum recommended limit for a T test in order to qualify for planning permission; if a variation is allowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39209/06]

599 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 14 November 2006 and the meeting held between the developer and his officials on that date, if his Department will accept a certificate from the British Agreement Board confirming a 60 year guarantee for the whole wall system and a 30 year guarantee for the plaster in line with EU standards; if he will expedite confirmation of acceptance of this standard in order that the issue of floor area compliance certificates can be finalised by the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39103/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

599 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 14 November 2006 and the meeting held between the developer and his officials on that date, if his Department will accept a certificate from the British Agreement Board confirming a 60 year guarantee for the whole wall system and a 30 year guarantee for the plaster in line with EU standards; if he will expedite confirmation of acceptance of this standard in order that the issue of floor area compliance certificates can be finalised by the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39103/06]

598 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has granted Cork County Council, northern division, funding to augment the water supply to Mallow town and environs; the source of the supply and the cost of same. [39057/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

598 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has granted Cork County Council, northern division, funding to augment the water supply to Mallow town and environs; the source of the supply and the cost of same. [39057/06]

596 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Clones Town Council; when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39037/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

596 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Clones Town Council; when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39037/06]

595 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Castleblayney Town Council; when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39036/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

595 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Castleblayney Town Council; when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39036/06]

594 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Ballybay Town Council; when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39035/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

594 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Ballybay Town Council; when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39035/06]

593 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Monaghan Town Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39034/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

593 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress towards the provision of sewerage facilities for Monaghan Town Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39034/06]

592 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the upgrading of Kilmallock sewerage scheme. [39007/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

592 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the upgrading of Kilmallock sewerage scheme. [39007/06]

591 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of capital grants or revenue funding granted to Waterford City Council that was in respect of the cost of external consultants in each of the years 2002 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39005/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

591 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of capital grants or revenue funding granted to Waterford City Council that was in respect of the cost of external consultants in each of the years 2002 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39005/06]

590 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capital projects undertaken by Waterford City Council in respect of which they were required by his Department to engage external consultants in each of the years 2002 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39004/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

590 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capital projects undertaken by Waterford City Council in respect of which they were required by his Department to engage external consultants in each of the years 2002 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39004/06]

589 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of capital grants or revenue funding granted to Waterford County Council in respect of the cost of external consultants in each of the years 2002 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39003/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

589 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of capital grants or revenue funding granted to Waterford County Council in respect of the cost of external consultants in each of the years 2002 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39003/06]

588 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capital projects undertaken by Waterford County Council in respect of which they were required by his Department to engage external consultants in each of the years 2002 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39002/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

588 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capital projects undertaken by Waterford County Council in respect of which they were required by his Department to engage external consultants in each of the years 2002 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39002/06]

585 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures in place to ensure that the auditing of energy standards for new residential buildings will be carried out by an independent impartial party; and the monitoring mechanism that will be introduced to oversee the proper execution of the auditing process. [38947/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

585 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures in place to ensure that the auditing of energy standards for new residential buildings will be carried out by an independent impartial party; and the monitoring mechanism that will be introduced to oversee the proper execution of the auditing process. [38947/06]

597 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has carried out an audit or is otherwise satisfied that the detailed procedures for the carrying out of fieldwork for the compiling of the Register of Electors were complied with and in particular the procedure providing that each household in the State was visited at least twice if necessary and provided with forms and information. [39055/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

597 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has carried out an audit or is otherwise satisfied that the detailed procedures for the carrying out of fieldwork for the compiling of the Register of Electors were complied with and in particular the procedure providing that each household in the State was visited at least twice if necessary and provided with forms and information. [39055/06]

587 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures he had put in place for people who were illiterate and could not read any notification regarding the deletion of their names from the Register of Electors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39001/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

587 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures he had put in place for people who were illiterate and could not read any notification regarding the deletion of their names from the Register of Electors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39001/06]

586 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend beyond 25 November 2006 the deadline to accept requests for amending the Draft Register of Electors in view of the difficulties being experienced by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39000/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

586 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend beyond 25 November 2006 the deadline to accept requests for amending the Draft Register of Electors in view of the difficulties being experienced by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39000/06]

584 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will engage with local authorities with a view to making available on request a list of the voters being deleted from the electoral register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38934/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

584 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will engage with local authorities with a view to making available on request a list of the voters being deleted from the electoral register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38934/06]

582 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Doolin and Liscannon sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38702/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

582 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Doolin and Liscannon sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38702/06]

581 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government is informed by the British Government on the transfer of nuclear materials on the Irish Sea, particularly the transit of plutonium from Sellafield to Cherbourg onboard the Atlantic Osprey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38664/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

581 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government is informed by the British Government on the transfer of nuclear materials on the Irish Sea, particularly the transit of plutonium from Sellafield to Cherbourg onboard the Atlantic Osprey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38664/06]