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Order of Business. (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is a broad timeframe.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 653: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied a recent Teagasc report in the matter of water quality with particular reference to the nitrates directive; if he has received submissions from the Department of Agriculture and Food arising from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5770/06]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and locations at which electronic voting equipment is currently stored; the ongoing costs; his proposals for this technology in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5227/06]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 659: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which the concept of e-voting was first generated in this Department; the person from whom advice was given or sought; if the full financial implications were thoroughly examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5780/06]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 660: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the course of the initial consideration of the concept of e-voting, any regard was had for alternative use for the technology in the event of not proceeding with the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5781/06]

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which air pollutants have been recorded at various locations here; if such measurements indicate a trend, with particular reference to compliance with Kyoto principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5226/06]

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 658: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which air pollutants have been recorded at various recording points throughout County Kildare; if such measurements indicate a trend, with particular reference to compliance with Kyoto principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5775/06]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 650: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new houses built by the various local authorities and offered to tenants in the year ending 31 December 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5767/06]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 651: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses provided through the various local authorities under the private or subsidised sites scheme in the year ending 31 December 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5768/06]

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in regard to the completion of the cleaning, improvement and drainage works at the Slate river, Allenwood, County Kildare; when the works will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5777/06]

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Finance when full restoration and improvement works will be undertaken at Connolly's Folly, Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5779/06]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in regard to discussions between his Department and Kildare County Council in the matter of alleviation of flooding at Mill Lane, Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5784/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 649: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses provided since the inception of the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5766/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 652: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has identified the financial requirements of each local authority in respect of disabled person's grants; the extent to which he has met or intends to meet such requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5769/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 654: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which adequate domestic drinking water and storage facilities exist at present; his plans for augmentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5771/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 655: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has identified the number of sewage treatment plants or pumping stations privately owned or in the ownership of the various local authorities that have caused or are likely to cause pollution to ground water; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5772/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 656: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken or proposes to take to address the issue of methane gas emissions from public sewerage treatment facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5773/06]

Written Answers — Housing Schemes: Housing Schemes (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 657: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses provided through the aegis of Respond or other similar voluntary groups or housing co-operatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5774/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 661: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of contracts funded by his Department which have incurred cost overruns in the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5782/06]

Written Answers — Radon Gas: Radon Gas (14 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 662: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which radon gas is being monitored; the locations at greatest risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5783/06]