104 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of local authorities which have drawn up housing strategies under Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24794/00]

162 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he has drawn up a sample housing strategy policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24704/00]

318 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the way in which it is proposed to implement Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, in relation to the housing provision of up to 20% from private planning applications; and if he has set out a detailed blueprint whereby local authorities will implement this aspect of social and affordable housing. [25002/00]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 104, 162 and 318 together.

I commenced certain provisions of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, including Part V, with effect from Wednesday last, 1 November.