215 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of local authorities which appointed building control officers to monitor the building regulations effective since June 1999 as they relate to people with disability; the number which have not complied with these regulations; the action, if any, taken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8524/00]

216 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans, if any, he has to introduce compulsory adherence to the Building Regulations, 1992; if so, if these regulations will apply to existing public buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter [8539/00]

223 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the steps, if any, taken by his Department to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, 1992, as they apply to wheelchair accessibility; the action, if any, local authorities have taken where buildings did not comply with these regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8525/00]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 216 and 223 together.