Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004
409 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount each planning authority has been paid in planning or participation fees for 2003; the total figure paid to local authorities for 2003; the amount An Bord Pleanála has received in planning or participation fees in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7556/04]
View answerThe information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
410 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Ireland has, under the first paragraph of Article 226 of the treaty establishing the European Community, failed to comply with its obligations under Articles 6 and 8, Directive 85/337/EEC, on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment as amended by Directive 97/11/EEC- Commission of the European Communities, Brussels, 21/01/2003, 2000/4078/C (2003) 352; if he is considering abolishing the requirement of paying planning or participation fees here to reconcile legislation with EU directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7557/04]
View answerI refer to the reply to Question No. 14 of 4 March 2004.
