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338 records in 2009

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Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which he will continue to fund the autism unit for the Clogherinkoe/Derriiturn area of County Kildare in view of the ongoing and particular need for same under the present economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6884/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2009

251 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which he will continue to fund the autism unit for the Clogherinkoe/Derriiturn area of County Kildare in view of the ongoing and particular need for same under the present economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6884/09]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

19 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the indication she has from the developers of the proposed co-located hospitals that they will proceed in the present economic climate; the stage of planning in each of these hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6539/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2009

19 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Health and Children the indication she has from the developers of the proposed co-located hospitals that they will proceed in the present economic climate; the stage of planning in each of these hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6539/09]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

10 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of managers in the Health Service Executive who have been paid bonuses since the start of October 2008; if the payment of Professor Drumm’s bonus is still being considered in view of the economic climate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6613/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2009

10 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of managers in the Health Service Executive who have been paid bonuses since the start of October 2008; if the payment of Professor Drumm’s bonus is still being considered in view of the economic climate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6613/09]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she intends to proceed with the plan for co-located hospitals on the grounds of public hospitals; if she has satisfied herself that the proposals are viable in view of the economic climate; the position in regard to each proposed project, including whether or not contracts have been signed, the planned commencement date of each and the projected completion date; when she expects that the first beds will become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6787/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2009

2 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she intends to proceed with the plan for co-located hospitals on the grounds of public hospitals; if she has satisfied herself that the proposals are viable in view of the economic climate; the position in regard to each proposed project, including whether or not contracts have been signed, the planned commencement date of each and the projected completion date; when she expects that the first beds will become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6787/09]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

274 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that airport handling costs at all airports here are competitive and in keeping with the needs of the economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6187/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2009

274 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that airport handling costs at all airports here are competitive and in keeping with the needs of the economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6187/09]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

275 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his priorities for the development of the roads capital programme over the next five years in view of the prevailing or anticipated economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6188/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2009

275 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his priorities for the development of the roads capital programme over the next five years in view of the prevailing or anticipated economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6188/09]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

88 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his EU colleagues can influence and improve the economic climate through the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5489/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2009

88 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his EU colleagues can influence and improve the economic climate through the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5489/09]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

262 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he proposes to take to ensure that national, European or other policy strategies arising from global warming or climate change proposals, do not negatively impact on the agri-sector with particular reference to reducing the bovine herd and the need to preserve and develop the national and European food producing sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5297/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2009

262 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he proposes to take to ensure that national, European or other policy strategies arising from global warming or climate change proposals, do not negatively impact on the agri-sector with particular reference to reducing the bovine herd and the need to preserve and develop the national and European food producing sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5297/09]

Record· Verzoek bij regeling van werkzaamheden2009Z02344concluded

Reactie van de minister van Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieubeheer op de conclusies van het CPB, PBL en CBS dat de negatieve gevolgen van klimaatverandering en de achteruitgang van het aantal planten- en diersoorten (biodiversiteit) de grootste duurzaamheidsproblemen van dit moment zijn

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 11 February 2009

Reactie van de minister van Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieubeheer op de conclusies van het CPB, PBL en CBS dat de negatieve gevolgen van klimaatverandering en de achteruitgang van het aantal planten- en diersoorten (biodiversiteit) de grootste duurzaamheidsproblemen van dit moment zijn

Bill· Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)Bill 446open

Climate Change (Sectoral Targets) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 February 2009

A Bill to set targets relating to energy generation and consumption; to make provision for the sectoral targets to be met; and for connected purposes.

Bill· HRH.R. 915 (111th)referred

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 2009

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Reauthorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2012 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; (3) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; and (4) FAA research, engineering, and development. Authorizes additional authorizations of appropriations from the general fund of the Treasury for aviation programs through FY2012. Amends the airport improvement program (AIP) to increase passenger facility charges that can be imposed by an eligible agency to finance an eligible airport-related project. Makes projects for construction of airport bicycle storage facilities and an intermodal ground access pilot project eligible airport-related projects. Specifies FAA services for which user fees may be charged. Requires adjustment of overflight fees by expedited rulemaking. Prescribes certain registration fees. Revises requirements for the airport improvement program (AIP). Increases the allotment of discretionary funds in a fiscal year for the airport security program. Expresses the sense of Congress that the modernizing of the U.S. air transportation system, through implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), is a national priority. Requires the FAA Administrator to report to Congress on the program and schedule for integrating automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) technology into the national airspace system. Prescribes other requirements for development of the NextGen System. Directs the FAA Administrator to develop a monitoring system for flight service specialist staffing and training under service contracts for flight service stations. Establishes a NextGen research and development center of excellence. Directs the FAA Administrator to: (1) develop a strategic runway safety plan, including systems to alert controllers and/or flight crews to potential runway incursions; (2) prescribe standards for the occupational safety and health of flight attendants; (3) establish a pilot program to provide surveillance for aircraft flying outside of radar coverage in mountainous areas; and (4) review off-airport, low-altitude aircraft weather observation technologies. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to develop a plan for the safe integration of commercial unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system. Establishes in the FAA an Aviation Safety Whistleblower Investigation Office. Increases from 24 to 34 the number of slots exempt from specified requirements and prohibitions concerning operation of an aircraft nonstop in air transportation between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and another airport more than 1,250 statute miles away (Perimeter Rule limit). Increases additional funding and revises requirements for the Essential Air Service program. Requires certain air carriers and airport operators to submit for the Secretary's approval emergency contingency plans for passenger service during grounded aircraft flight delays. Directs the Secretary to establish in the Department of Transportation (DOT): (1) an Office of Rural Aviation; and (2) an advisory committee for aviation consumer protection. Prohibits voice communications using mobile communications devices on scheduled flights. Requires the FAA Administrator to enter into a cooperative agreement with an institution, entity, or consortium to carry out a program for the development, maturing, and certification of CLEEN (continuous lower energy, emissions, and noise) engine and airframe technology for aircraft over the next 10 years. Prohibits operating certain aircraft weighing 75,000 pounds or less that do not comply with stage 3 noise levels. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a pilot program to carry out up to six environmental mitigation demonstration projects at public-use airports; and (2) an aircraft departure queue management pilot program. Revises FAA personnel management system requirements with respect to the mediation, alternative resolution, and binding arbitration of disputes between the FAA Administrator and FAA employees about implementation of proposed changes to the system. Directs the FAA Administrator to: (1) increase the number of aviation safety inspectors in the Flight Standards Service; (2) assess training programs for FAA air traffic controllers; and (3) establish an FAA Task Force on Air Traffic Control Facility Conditions. Extends the Secretary's authority to provide insurance and reinsurance against loss or damage arising out of any risk from the operation of a domestic or foreign aircraft. Authorizes the FAA Administrator to access the criminal history records or databases systems of specified federal law enforcement agencies. Establishes within the FAA a working group to make recommendations for the realignment of FAA services and facilities to assist in the transition to next generation facilities. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish a pilot program for redevelopment of airport properties. Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Directs the FAA Administrator to establish a research initiative to assess the impact of aviation on the climate and, if warranted, to evaluate approaches to mitigate such impact. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish a Center for Excellence in Aviation Employment.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

9 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will redraft climate change plans and strategies within his Department in view of public transport cutbacks and their knock-on effect on greenhouse gas emissions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3878/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2009

9 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will redraft climate change plans and strategies within his Department in view of public transport cutbacks and their knock-on effect on greenhouse gas emissions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3878/09]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward new proposals to meet Kyoto climate change targets here; the number of carbon credits and the estimated cost of buying same during the Kyoto timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4168/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2009

1 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward new proposals to meet Kyoto climate change targets here; the number of carbon credits and the estimated cost of buying same during the Kyoto timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4168/09]

Bill· Public2009/4lapsed

Climate Change Bill 2009

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2009

Bill entitled an Act to set a target for the year 2050 for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; to provide for a system of carbon budgeting; to make other provisions about climate change; and to provide for related matters

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 134 (111th)passed

Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had on Dr. King's work during the Civil Rights Movement.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2009

Encourages all Americans to: (1) pause and remember the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India; (2) commemorate Dr. King's legacy of nonviolence, a principle that he encountered during his study of India's Mahatma Gandhi, and successfully used in the struggle for civil rights and voting rights; (3) commemorate the impact that Dr. King's trip to India and his study of the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi had in shaping the Civil Rights Movement and creating the political climate necessary to pass legislation to expand civil rights and voting rights for all Americans; and (4) rededicate themselves to Dr. King's belief that "nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral question of our time" and to his goal of a free and just United States.

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

222 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action expected to be taken to ensure the survival of the tourism sector in the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2696/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2009

222 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action expected to be taken to ensure the survival of the tourism sector in the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2696/09]

Question· writtenPQ 1140asked

1229 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to promote forestry plantation to increase biomass production demand in the building and fuel markets and to provide carbon sinks to combat climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47692/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2009

1229 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to promote forestry plantation to increase biomass production demand in the building and fuel markets and to provide carbon sinks to combat climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47692/08]

Question· writtenPQ 985asked

1090 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure that the affordable housing scheme remains viable and sustainable in the current economic climate; if he will alter any of the guidelines for such schemes to assist people trying to obtain a house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1711/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2009

1090 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure that the affordable housing scheme remains viable and sustainable in the current economic climate; if he will alter any of the guidelines for such schemes to assist people trying to obtain a house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1711/09]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

462 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the co-located hospital project is financially viable in the current economic climate; the position regarding the advancement of each of these proposed co-located hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1691/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2009

462 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the co-located hospital project is financially viable in the current economic climate; the position regarding the advancement of each of these proposed co-located hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1691/09]

Bill· HRH.R. 585 (111th)referred

Environment and Public Health Restoration Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 2009

Environment and Public Health Restoration Act of 2009 - States that it is U.S. government policy to work with states, territories, tribal governments, international organizations, and foreign governments to act as a steward of the environment for the benefit of public health, to maintain air quality and water quality, to sustain the diversity of plant and animal species, to combat global climate change, and to protect the environment for future generations. Requires the President to enter into an arrangement under which the National Academy of Sciences will: (1) study and report to the public, Congress, and implementing agencies on the impact on public health, air quality, water quality, wildlife, and the environment of specified clean water, clean air, and forest, land management, and endangered species regulations, laws, proposed laws, and guidance documents; and (2) make recommendations to maintain, restore, or improve protections for public health, air quality, water quality, wildlife, or the environment for each of such regulations, laws, proposed laws, or documents. Requires the head of each federal agency that issued or implemented such laws or regulations to submit to Congress a plan describing steps to restore or improve such protections.

Bill· HRH.R. 594 (111th)referred

Save Our Climate Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 2009

Save Our Climate Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax on the carbon content of any taxable fuel sold by a manufacturer, producer, or importer. Sets the amount of such tax at $10 per ton of the carbon content in such fuel, with annual increases in the amount of such tax until the second year after the level of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States for the calendar year does not exceed 20% of the level for 1990. Defines "taxable fuel" as coal (including lignite and peat), petroleum and any petroleum product, and natural gas. Exempts from such tax the sale or in-kind exchange of fuel for deposit in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and certain exports or resales of such fuel.

Bill· HRH.R. 391 (111th)open

To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2009

Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) exclude from the definition of the term "air pollutant" carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, or sulfur hexafluoride; and (2) declare that nothing in the Act shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming.

Bill· HRH.R. 367 (111th)referred

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2009

Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 - Directs the President to establish a National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System to: (1) support national defense, marine commerce, navigation safety, weather, climate, and marine forecasting, energy siting and production, economic development, ecosystem-based marine, coastal, and Great Lakes resource management, public safety and public outreach training and education; (2) promote awareness of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; (3) promote basic and applied scientific research; and (4) improve the ability to measure, track, explain, and predict weather and climate change and natural climate variability. Requires the National Ocean Research Leadership Council to serve as the System's policy and coordination oversight body. Requires the Council to establish or designate an Interagency Ocean Observation Committee to prepare annual and long-term plans and to take other actions. Makes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the System's lead federal agency. Sets forth the requirements for a regional information coordination entity to be certified or established. Requires the Administrator to establish or designate a System Advisory Committee. Requires the Council to develop a policy that defines processes for making decisions about the roles of the federal government, states, regional information coordination entities, the academic community, and the private sector in providing to end-user communities environmental information, products, technologies, and services related to the System.

Bill· HRH.R. 300 (111th)referred

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 January 2009

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act - Reestablishes in the Department of Commerce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), headed by an Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, who shall serve as the Administrator of NOAA. Maintains within NOAA: (1) the National Weather Service; (2) programs to support efforts, on a continuing basis, to collect data and provide information and products regarding satellites, observations, and coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes information; and (3) programs to conduct and support research and education and the development of technologies relating to weather, climate, and the coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes. Establishes a Science Advisory Board within NOAA. Terminates the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (the executive order that established NOAA). Requires the Administrator to develop and submit to Congress a NOAA reorganization plan. Prohibits the Administrator from closing, consolidating, relocating, subdividing, or establishing a facility of NOAA unless there has been specified prior public and congressional notification, and an assessment, of any proposed changes. Prohibits, except as provided, a NOAA activity or function that is converted to contractor performance under Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 from being performed by the contractor or any subcontractor at a location outside of the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 232 (111th)referred

Greenhouse Gas Registry Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 January 2009

Greenhouse Gas Registry Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) determine and publish the quantity of each greenhouse gas (GHG) that makes the same contribution to global warming as one metric ton of carbon dioxide; and (2) designate as a GHG any directly emitted anthropogenic gas that is included in the Inventory of the United States Greenhouse Gases and Sinks, one metric ton of which makes the same or greater contribution to global warming as one metric ton of carbon dioxide. Directs each covered entity to report to the Administrator its GHG emissions for the prior calendar year. Directs the Administrator to issue regulations establishing a federal GHG registry. Specifies that such regulations shall: (1) ensure accuracy and reliability of data submitted; (2) take into account best practices for measuring, accounting, reporting, and verifying GHG emissions and the latest scientific research; (3) require that submitted data are monitored using monitoring systems for fuel use, fuel flow, or emissions, wherever feasible; (4) require annual reporting on the emission of GHGs; (5) establish consistent policies for calculating carbon content and GHG emissions for each type of fossil fuel reported; (6) provide for immediate public dissemination of data reported, with certain exceptions; and (7) take into account the work done by the Climate Registry and other mandatory state or multistate authorized programs and explain the major differences in approach between the system established under the regulations and the respective registries or programs. Provides that nothing in this Act preempts any state or regional GHG registry efforts. Authorizes the Administrator to bring a civil action against entities that fail to comply with this Act's requirements. Sets forth civil penalties for violations.

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