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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with numbers of persons from within the State agencies who have indicated a willingness to decentralise with their agencies; and his views on the assessments from some of the agencies of the risk of damage to delivery of services. [2580/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (2 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Government representatives discussed human rights concerns with representatives of the Chinese Government during the recent trade mission to that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2631/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has finalised his proposals in the context of the broadcasting Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3659/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the slow progress in regard to the provision of broadband facilities nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3616/05]

Written Answers — Health Board Staff: Health Board Staff (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding funding for additional staff at St. Mary's, Drumcar, County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the recent meeting held in relation to St Mary's. [3425/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress to date regarding the reconstitution of the disabled driver and disabled passengers medical board of appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3426/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his Department plans to review the earnings disregard for persons with disabilities who are in rehabilitative employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3435/05]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 112: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the report of the scientific group set up to examine the issue of hunting on State lands. [3707/05]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 275: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date of the Private Residential Tenancies Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4060/05]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 268: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to fast track the remaining NDP projects in his Department to ensure completion of the plan as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4023/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 139: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenders sought by his Department from interested parties before a decision was made by it to locate a biological records facility in Waterford; and the cost of setting up this facility. [3708/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 258: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the claim of An Taisce that Kerry County Council has overstepped its remit in drawing up a list of serial objectors to one-off rural housing planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3985/05]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 259: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the 140% increase in expenditure on street cleansing from €25 million in 1997 to €60 million in 2001 has realised a commensurate improvement in street cleanliness. [3989/05]

Written Answers — Environmental Pollution: Environmental Pollution (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 260: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the report by PharmaChemical Ireland which claims that in the pharmaceutical and chemical sector carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by 12%, overall polluting potential of discharged waste waters decreased by 42% and hazardous waste production was reduced by13%; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 261: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received deputations from businesses which will be financially penalised by new charges on dumping of waste water; his views on whether such charges will ultimately be borne by consumers through higher charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3994/05]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 262: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the Environmental Protection Agency's discussion paper on centralised anaerobic digestion released on 2 February 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3995/05]

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 263: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if and when his Department intends to draw up a risk analysis of the world's nuclear plants to assess the plants which pose the greatest risk to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4001/05]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 264: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the waste infrastructure capital grant scheme will be made available to the private sector. [4002/05]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 265: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether an increase in the purchase of so called flat pack furniture may lead to an increased packaging waste stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/05]

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (9 Feb 2005)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 266: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he attended meetings with the Orange Order concerning the historical significance of the Battle of Aughrim site in County Galway which is the proposed location of the M6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4014/05]