Written answers

Thursday, 17 February 2005

  • Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism
    • Cultural Relations Commission
      Question 12: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he received a report on setting up a new cultural relations commission in June 2004; if this proposal has been approved by the...
    • Sports Capital Programme
      Question 13: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his entire plans for the provision of sporting or other stadia; his plans for the National Stadium Ireland site at Abbotstown and...
    • European Court of Justice Ruling
      Question 15: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has studied the ruling of the European Court of Justice of 16 January 2003 which ruled that preferential rates granted on the...
    • Ministerial Appointments
      Question 16: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he intends to make appointments to the Irish Film Board; the criteria for such appointments; the steps he will take to ensure...
    • Film Industry Development
      Question 17: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on his visit to the United States, in particular his meeting with individuals and groups designed to promote the...
    • National Stadium
      Question 18: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when phase one of the Campus and Stadium Ireland Development will be approved by Cabinet; when construction work will commence; and if...
    • Abbey Theatre
      Question 19: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had any meetings with the new director designate of the Abbey Theatre to discuss the future of the national theatre; and if...
    • Sports Capital Programme
      Question 20: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the types of funding which are available to cycling clubs here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5154/05]
    • Arts Funding
      Question 21: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his policy to encourage the arts in its various forms in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5269/05]
    • National Conference Centre
      Question 22: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the tender for the proposed national conference centre will be awarded; the number of applicants for the work; the likely...
    • Arts Funding
      Question 23: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the guidelines for 2005 for the per cent scheme for public art; if he is satisfied with the level of awareness...
    • Tourism Industry
      Question 24: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the actions he intends to take to restore the competitiveness of tourism here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5317/05]
    • Arts Funding
      Question 26: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if studies have been carried out into usage levels at publicly funded arts and entertainment venues or venues operated by publicly...
    • Lansdowne Road Redevelopment
      Question 27: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the design team and a project management team, for the development of the stadium at Lansdowne Road, has been appointed; when it is...
    • Review of Athens Olympics
      Question 29: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the Athens review group will complete its report on the preparation and performance of the Irish teams at the Athens Olympic and...
    • Arts Funding
      Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount which has been spent on supporting Irish cultural activities abroad over the past five years; the criteria being used in...
    • Abbey Theatre
      Question 34: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he will make a decision on the re-location of the Abbey Theatre; if he will report on the sites now being considered; and if he...
    • Sporting Facilities
      Question 35: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had recent discussions with GAA representatives concerning the possible use of Croke Park by other sporting bodies; and if...
    • Film Industry Development
      Question 36: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he intends to appoint a film ambassador to Hollywood, as referred to in a media report; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Department of Health and Children
    • Health Services
      Question 37: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in regard to the refund payments for persons in long term care, persons who were in long-term care for a number of...
    • Pension Provisions
      Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and the reason her Department has refused to...
    • Health Services
      Question 40: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is fair that sick and special needs groups, elderly persons in disadvantaged areas and especially...
    • Ambulance Service
      Question 41: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress she has made in the establishment of an all-Ireland helicopter emergency medical service as recommended by the...
    • Adoption Services
      Question 42: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for assessment of couples for adoption; the current time periods for each health board and Health Service...
    • Health Service Staff
      Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of social workers employed in the State health sector at the latest date for which figures are available; the...
    • Hospital Services
      Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the dates on which a week-long cancellation of elective surgery took place within the past six months at Cork University...
    • Waste Management
      Question 45: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the total weight of waste that her Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are...
    • Hospitals Building Programme
      Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason no provision has been made for the inclusion of an ambulance bay in the new building at a hospital (details...
    • Health and Safety Regulations
      Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the use of and if she has plans to regulate artificial sun tanning establishments. [5442/05]
    • Hospital Services
      Question 48: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in regard to her recent meeting with representatives of the proposed 40 bed Whitfield Clinic, if an estimate has been...
    • Health Services
      Question 49: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will put in place the necessary resources to provide intensive counselling and residential treatment for those...
    • Health Service Staff
      Question 50: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of staff in the employment of the Health Service Executive who are on suspension; the breakdown of these figures...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of...
    • Health Service Allowances
      Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be awarded; and if she...
    • Health Services
      Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason no drug treatment is available for drug users under the age of 16 who are not heroin users. [5534/05]
  • Department of Finance
    • Natural Heritage Areas
      Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will consider opening a small coffee shop or tea room in the centre of St. Stephen's Green in Dublin city. [5468/05]
    • Land Acquisition Costs
      Question 56: To ask the Minister for Finance if concerns have been expressed to him on the inflationary effect on the cost of land acquisition which the purchase by the State of lands at...
    • Waste Management
      Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the breakdown of the...
    • Disabled Drivers
      Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will expand the scope of the tax relief for vehicles purchased for use by people with disabilities scheme to include persons with Down's...
    • Drug Seizures
      Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Customs and Excise service will be fully resourced to deal effectively with stemming the supply of cocaine to the south east (details...
    • Tax Code
      Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance the taxes which have been reduced since the Government came into office. [5462/05]
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure involved and the various...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of her Department or its...
  • Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
    • Fisheries Protection
      Question 65: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of significant fish kills that took place in the River Liffey over the past three years; and if he...
    • Coastal Erosion
      Question 66: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount his Department has to deal with coastal erosion in 2005; the counties which will benefit; the projects...
    • Harbour Authorities
      Question 67: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the situation regarding portal authority at Dublin Port (details supplied); the reason pay and salary increases...
    • Waste Management
      Question 68: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures...
    • Fisheries Protection
      Question 69: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the estimate of the national salmon commission chairman that a buy-out of commercial salmon drift...
    • Fishing Licences
      Question 70: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will engage with the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board with a view to having a fishing permit introduced in...
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 71: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 72: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or...
  • Department of Foreign Affairs
    • Visa Applications
      Question 73: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that non-EU nationals may require British visas, at a cost of €56, to travel by bus to Donegal,...
    • Waste Management
      Question 74: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the breakdown...
    • Overseas Development Aid
      Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of financial aid that was promised to Iran in the aftermath of the earthquake centred close to the city of Bam on 26 December 2003;...
    • Irish Prisoners Abroad
      Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the breakdown by country and by crime of Irish citizens currently imprisoned outside the State. [5464/05]
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 77: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure involved and the...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 78: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of his Department or...
    • Criminal Convictions
      Question 79: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the recent conviction of a person (details supplied) on charges of aiding and abetting terrorism; and if he...
    • Foreign Conflicts
      Question 80: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the representations he has made to the Nepalese Government to protest against the closure of the offices of the Tibetan Government in Exile...
  • Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism
    • Waste Management
      Question 81: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the...
    • National Monuments
      Question 82: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for the future of the original [i]Asgard[/i] vessel. [5471/05]
    • Departmental Expenditure
      Question 83: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure involved and...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 84: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number, cost and status of all public relation consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of his...
    • Sports Capital Programme
      Question 85: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of applications for grant aid received in his Department from sporting and community organisations and arts groups...
    • Subtitling Technology
      Question 86: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which he proposes to encourage subtitling with a view to meeting the needs of those with hearing impairment; and if he...
    • Film Industry Development
      Question 87: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which he intends to support film production here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5494/05]
    • Decentralisation Programme
      Question 88: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which his Department's decentralisation programme is on target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5493/05]
    • National Aquatic Centre
      Question 89: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent and likely cost of damage during a recent storm at the National Aquatic Centre; if the centre is fully operational; and if...
    • Departmental Schemes
      Question 91: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he intends to assist in the provision of community theatres throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Tourism Industry
      Question 92: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for the development of the tourism industry in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5519/05]
    • Departmental Funding
      Question 93: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of sports, arts or recreational groups likely to benefit directly or indirectly from funding by his Department in 2005; and...
  • Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
    • Arms Trade
      Question 94: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the Amnesty International report identifying Irish involvement in supplying weapons to Sudan, thus fuelling the...
    • Waste Management
      Question 95: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are...
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 96: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 97: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of...
  • Department of Social and Family Affairs
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress to date on the application for the carer's allowance by a person (details supplied)j in County Kilkenny. [5409/05]
    • Waste Management
      Question 99: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the carer's allowance will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo;. [5453/05]
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure involved...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 104: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of his...
    • Social Welfare Benefits
      Question 105: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if and when mortgage support can be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Department of Transport
    • National Car Test
      Question 106: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps he intends to take to ensure that vehicles which fail the national car test are obliged to undergo the test again within a reasonable...
    • Official Engagements
      Question 107: To ask the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 140 of 16 December 2004, if a date for a meeting has been arranged for the Irish Drivers Association; and if he will make...
    • Road Safety
      Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport when revised guidelines in respect of speed limits will issue to local authorities; the reason for the delay in issuing these guidelines; and if...
    • Waste Management
      Question 109: To ask the Minister for Transport the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the breakdown of...
    • National Car Test
      Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport the details of the independent appeals system for the national car test; if this mechanism places a financial charge on motorists; if not, the body...
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 112: To ask the Minister for Transport further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure involved and the various...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 113: To ask the Minister for Transport the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of his Department or its...
  • Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs
    • Foras na Gaeilge
      Question 114: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cad iad na cainteanna a bhí aige le Foras na Gaeilge mar gheall ar an gcinneadh gan deontas a thabhairt do Phort Láirge...
    • Drugs Task Forces
      Question 116: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals to fund the regional drug task force for the south east to deal with the increasing cocaine problem...
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 117: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 118: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on...
  • Department of Agriculture and Food
    • Grant Payments
      Question 119: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress which has been made with regard to an application for grant aid under the native woodland scheme for a person (details...
    • Waste Management
      Question 120: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the total weight of waste that her Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the...
    • Meat Imports
      Question 121: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the quantities of beef, pig-meat and poultry meat being imported from South America and other third countries; if some of the third...
    • Grant Payments
      Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a provisional entitlement notification was issued to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the provisional value of...
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 123: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in her Department, the total expenditure involved and the...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 124: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of her...
  • Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
    • Site Acquisitions
      Question 125: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the surveys, valuations and other assessments which were made of the lands at Thorntown, County Dublin, between 18 January...
    • Residency Permits
      Question 126: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person who, due to having British grandparents, has been issued with an ancestry visa, which entitles them to reside...
    • Garda Stations
      Question 127: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is planned to extend the opening hours of the Garda station at Laytown, County Meath; if there will be an increase in...
    • Visa Applications
      Question 128: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 320 of 14 December 2004 and 271 of 1 February 2005, the evidence needed to deal with...
    • Firearms Regulations
      Question 129: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the surrender of firearms in 1972 from a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if he will...
    • Site Acquisitions
      Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if concerns have been expressed to him on the inflationary effect on the cost of land acquisition which the purchase by the...
    • Waste Management
      Question 131: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are...
    • Visa Applications
      Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a re-entry visa application will be extended longer than three months for a person (details supplied) in County Clare;...
    • Asylum Applications
      Question 134: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a family reunion request from persons (details supplied); and if they will be given the maximum...
    • Garda Strength
      Question 135: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure the Garda in the south east has sufficient resources to stem the supply of cocaine; and if he will make a...
    • Visa Applications
      Question 136: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a visa application for the spouse of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the application...
    • Criminal Prosecutions
      Question 137: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who have been convicted of using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving. [5451/05]
    • Departmental Appointments
      Question 138: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a person (details supplied); the terms, conditions and duration of his appointment; and if he will make a...
    • Garda Investigations
      Question 139: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if travel documents mistakenly taken from a person (details supplied) will be returned to same. [5481/05]
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 140: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 141: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of...
    • Asylum Applications
      Question 142: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will approve family reunification in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if he will make a...
    • Land Registry
      Question 143: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when dealings (details supplied) will be completed in the Land Registry Office. [5535/05]
  • Department of Education and Science
    • School Staffing
      Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the post of GCEB co-ordinator at schools (details supplied) in County Cork. [5375/05]
    • Schools Refurbishment
      Question 145: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to an application from a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow which has applied to her Department to fund...
    • Higher Education Grants
      Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the schemes and grants available to assist students from this jurisdiction to attend third level colleges in Northern Ireland. [5377/05]
    • Retirement Age
      Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo must retire at 65. [5378/05]
    • Schools Building Projects
      Question 148: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when land for a promised new school (details supplied) in Dublin 18 will be purchased; the arrangements she has put in place to educate...
    • Special Educational Needs
      Question 149: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the Government promise of a class at second level for students with Asperger's syndrome on the northside of...
    • School Curriculum
      Question 151: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will approve the introduction of the new curriculum to students in technology education as recommended by the Techno Teachers...
    • Pupil-Teacher Ratio
      Question 152: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will bring forward a comprehensive action plan in order to reduce class sizes in schools; and if she will make a statement on...
    • Schools Refurbishment
      Question 153: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if priority will be given to the application for grant aid under the summer works scheme 2005 for roof repairs and mechanical works at...
    • Waste Management
      Question 154: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the total weight of waste that her Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the...
    • School Staffing
      Question 155: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the case of a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [5435/05]
    • School Curriculum
      Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposals she has to introduce Chinese to the primary school curriculum (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the...
    • Schools Building Projects
      Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria used in determining school catchment areas; and the factors used in deciding on priorities for the construction of new...
    • Special Educational Needs
      Question 159: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a resource support will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the...
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in her Department, the total expenditure involved and the...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 161: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number, cost and status of all public relation consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of her...
    • Special Educational Needs
      Question 162: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when extra special needs and speech therapy teachers will be allocated to a school in County Kildare to facilitate the requirements of...
    • School Placement
      Question 163: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be permitted attend a school (details supplied) in Count Kildare; and if she will...
  • Department of Defence
    • Waste Management
      Question 164: To ask the Minister for Defence the total weight of waste that his Department produced within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the breakdown of the...
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 165: To ask the Minister for Defence further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure involved and the various...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 166: To ask the Minister for Defence the number, cost and status of all public relation consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of her Department or its...
  • Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
    • Recycling Policy
      Question 167: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is considering the introduction of a levy on car tyres to cover the cost of recycling them at...
    • Local Authority Funding
      Question 168: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a special fund exists whereby local authorities can secure top-up funds as a replacement for the loss of...
    • Waste Management
      Question 169: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which...
    • Alternative Energy Projects
      Question 171: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to promote the installation of active or passive solar panels on buildings. [5466/05]
    • Local Authority Staff
      Question 172: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of all payments due to managers, assistant managers and directors of services of local authorities...
    • Water and Sewerage Schemes
      Question 173: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the objectives and timescale of the proposed review to investigate whether water and sewerage projects will be...
    • Departmental Credit Cards
      Question 174: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total...
    • Consultancy Contracts
      Question 175: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number, cost and status of all public relation consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or...
    • Tendering Procedures
      Question 176: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the manner in which storage space for the electronic voting technology was advertised; if normal tendering and...