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Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 143: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outcome of his meeting on 1 December 2003 with the British Minister for Energy, Mr. Stephen Timms, to discuss concerns regarding the Sellafield plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2889/04]

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by the trade union movement regarding the possible threat to workers posed by exposure to radon gas in the workplace; if he will consider the introduction of regulations requiring mandatory testing of workplaces for radon gas in areas of high risk; and if...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason that account was not taken of the representations of the townspeople and business community of Kildare town regarding the Kildare town development plan, and to the commitments to the community of Kildare, when it was announced without prior notice in 2003 that Magee Barracks, Kildare, was designated as a location for social and...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Defence in view of his commitment to the citizens of Kildare town to provide for the proper and balanced development of Kildare, following the closure of Magee Barracks in 1998, if he will make a statement on the matter, given that the commitment is not now being honoured. [3122/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Defence if the purpose for closing Magee Barracks in Kildare in 1998 was to sell the property on the open market to obtain the best price to provide funding for the reinvestment in the infrastructure of the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3124/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason for the proposed handover of property, namely Magee Barracks, Kildare, to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for social and affordable housing, when Magee Barracks is the most suitable location at least cost to the taxpayer for the headquarters of the decentralised Department of Defence. [3126/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Defence his views in relation to a submission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason he is decentralising the Department of Defence to Newbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3125/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Finance the consideration given to decentralising the Department of Defence to Kildare town, to optimise the true potential of the Magee Barracks site given that Kildare County Council rezoned land for housing in Kildare town in their recent development plan for the town to meet the needs for housing in the area; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if persons who have suffered from strokes are included in the long-term illness card scheme; if not, if he has plans to include such persons in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2674/04]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if consideration will be given to the application by a person (details supplied) for a visa on business grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3039/04]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 467: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he did not engage in prior consultation with interested parties or commission economic and social impact studies before the announcement regarding Magee barracks in Kildare. [3121/04]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 499: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of meetings he has had with local community groups in Kildare in regard to the decision to provide housing at McGee barracks, Kildare; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Minister for Defence agreed with these groups that a certain acreage of the site would be provided for county...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 500: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will explain the rationale for the proposal to build solid and affordable housing at McGee barracks, Kildare; when this property was designated in the Kildare development plan for balanced and mixed developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3134/04]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 501: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the proposal to provide affordable and social housing in McGee barracks Kildare; the number of meetings his Department has had with Kildare County Council in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3135/04]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 503: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of his Department and Kildare County Council in regard to the breakdown of the approximately 60 acres deemed for housing needs at McGee barracks, Kildare as to the acreage for affordable housing against the acreage for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3138/04]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 491: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is entitled to the first-time buyer's grant, in view of the fact that the foundations were poured by 14 November 2002 and the person had entered into a contract to purchase the house prior to the 14 November deadline. [3018/04]

Written Answers — Local Government Act: Local Government Act (3 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 502: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants on the Kildare County Council housing list for Kildare town; the number on the list for the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3136/04]

Written Answers — Marina Development: Marina Development (10 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of grants awarded by his Department in regard to the development of marinas for each of the past three years; if grants were paid for inland marina; if not, the plans his Department has to investigate such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3975/04]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (10 Feb 2004)

Jack Wall: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of applications for the capital sports grants (lottery funding) for 2004; the way this number compares to the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3968/04]