Noel Treacy
Ceist:212 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the exorbitant charges being imposed by local authorities throughout the country; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that these charges are making it prohibitive for young people to get mortgages and build houses in certain cases; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that these charges are making it difficult for young people to live in rural Ireland; if he will review this situation and direct the relevant authorities to reduce their development charges accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21683/96]