John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 248: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the conditions that circuses are required to meet before being given permission to open here, with special reference to the circumstances under which the animals are kept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25359/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has no function in relation to the granting of permission for the opening of circuses. Issues of animal welfare are covered by the Protection of Animal Acts, which are the responsibility of the Minister for Agriculture and Food.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 249: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage this project is at; the funding which has been allocated to same to date; the estimated funding to complete the project; and when it is expected that this matter will be complete. [25360/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I refer to the reply to Question No. 611 of 30 May 2006. The additional information requested from the Council in respect of the Belmullet Sewerage Scheme is awaited in my Department.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 250: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage same is at; the breakdown of each stage to date; and when this project will commence construction. [25361/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I refer to the reply to Question No. 180 of 27 April 2006. Additional information submitted by Mayo County Council in the meantime is being examined in my Department and a response will issue to the Council as soon as possible.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 251: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction funding for an extension to a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo. [25362/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I refer to the reply to Question No. 990 of 25 April 2006.