Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 June 2005
255 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of reports awaiting publication in his Department; the name of each such report; the length of time which has elapsed since each report was commissioned; the cost or projected cost of each report; and the date on which each report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18566/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraTwelve reports are awaiting publication in my Department. Details are set out in the following table:
|
Name of Report |
Time Elapsed |
Cost/projected cost of each report |
Date each report will be published |
|
€ |
|||
|
National Urban Waste Water Study |
42 months |
2,400,000.00 |
The report is being prepared for publication |
|
All-island report on invasive alien species under action 28 of the National Biodiversity Plan* |
25 months |
97,215.00 |
Winter 2005 |
|
Report on the Present State and Future Protection of Thatched Structures in Ireland |
22 months |
19,450.00 |
Autumn 2005 |
|
The Preparation of a Public Sector Benchmark for Water-Wastewater Projects and a Model for Reviewing Projects and Benchmarking Costs |
20 months |
62,605.40 |
Autumn 2005 |
|
Study on Local Government Funding in Ireland |
15 months |
291,100.00 |
Summer 2005 |
|
Examination of the Issue of Trust-type Organisations to Manage Heritage Properties, Built and Natural, in Ireland |
14 months |
108,475.29 |
See Note*** |
|
Review of Construction Activity during 2004 and Outlook for 2005-2007** |
12 month |
45,000.00 |
Autumn 2005 |
|
Preliminary Forecast for Construction in 2005** |
12 month |
6,000.00 |
Summer 2005 |
|
Quarterly Construction Indicators** |
12 month |
18,000.00 |
Summer & Autumn 2005 |
|
Proceedings of LINNET conference on small tillage to promote biodiversity |
7 months |
7,000.00 |
Winter 2005 |
|
Ross Island Cave Archaeological Study, to facilitate bat works |
4 months |
5,000.00 |
Summer 2006 |
|
Review of Government’s Homeless Strategy |
4 months |
74,536.00 |
Autumn 2005 |
*Two thirds to be funded by this Department, one third by Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland.
**These reports form part of an ongoing series of reports relating to activity within the construction industry. The prices quoted relate to 2005. Printing and publication costs are not included.
***Report is currently being considered. Copies will be placed in the Oireachtas Library in due course.
