Environment

580 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the amount of off-site lands transferred to each local authority under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended in 2002; and the value of those lands. [38663/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

580 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the amount of off-site lands transferred to each local authority under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended in 2002; and the value of those lands. [38663/06]

579 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the amount of on site lands transferred to each local authority under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 since its enactment; and the value of those lands. [38662/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

579 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the amount of on site lands transferred to each local authority under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 since its enactment; and the value of those lands. [38662/06]

578 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the number of affordable and social houses built by each local authority under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 since its enactment; and the cost of building those houses. [38661/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

578 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the number of affordable and social houses built by each local authority under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 since its enactment; and the cost of building those houses. [38661/06]

577 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of all the money received by each local authority from developers under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended in 2002. [38660/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

577 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of all the money received by each local authority from developers under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended in 2002. [38660/06]

576 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that where an applicant purchasing a house under the affordable housing scheme with a local authority mortgage receives a mortgage subsidy from the local authority, it is then refunded by his Department to the local authority; if his attention has further been drawn to a mechanism to facilitate the same where the affordable house buyer receives their mortgage from an outside lender other than a local authority; if this mechanism does exist if it is functioning to its full capacity; if there is no mechanism in place, when he plans to introduce one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38649/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

576 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that where an applicant purchasing a house under the affordable housing scheme with a local authority mortgage receives a mortgage subsidy from the local authority, it is then refunded by his Department to the local authority; if his attention has further been drawn to a mechanism to facilitate the same where the affordable house buyer receives their mortgage from an outside lender other than a local authority; if this mechanism does exist if it is functioning to its full capacity; if there is no mechanism in place, when he plans to introduce one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38649/06]

575 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will provide copies of all the records it holds regarding a group (detail supplied) in County Sligo including details of all communications between his Department and Sligo County Council, the scheme or others and any recent representations in which the scheme is mentioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38648/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

575 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will provide copies of all the records it holds regarding a group (detail supplied) in County Sligo including details of all communications between his Department and Sligo County Council, the scheme or others and any recent representations in which the scheme is mentioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38648/06]

574 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status in relation to a sewage scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38647/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

574 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status in relation to a sewage scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38647/06]

573 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his strategies on global warming; and if he will make this a priority issue. [38624/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

573 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his strategies on global warming; and if he will make this a priority issue. [38624/06]

572 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage the proposed extension of the Tuam town sewerage scheme to include Bermingham Road is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38586/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

572 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage the proposed extension of the Tuam town sewerage scheme to include Bermingham Road is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38586/06]

571 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action taken following the meeting with the CSNA in relation to the returns of newspapers and magazines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38585/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

571 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action taken following the meeting with the CSNA in relation to the returns of newspapers and magazines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38585/06]

570 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by his Department to date for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38568/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

570 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by his Department to date for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38568/06]

569 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will conduct a full and thorough review of the shared ownership scheme in order to reflect the reality of the property market and address the inability of many first time buyers to purchase a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38522/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

569 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will conduct a full and thorough review of the shared ownership scheme in order to reflect the reality of the property market and address the inability of many first time buyers to purchase a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38522/06]

568 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the proposed Sutton to Sandyford cycle and pedestrian way; if he is committed to the implementation of this proposal; the estimated costs involved; the extent to which his Department will fund this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38510/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

568 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the proposed Sutton to Sandyford cycle and pedestrian way; if he is committed to the implementation of this proposal; the estimated costs involved; the extent to which his Department will fund this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38510/06]

567 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements made for the establishment of the Irish Heritage Trust; the funding being provided for the trust; the other resources being provided to enable the trust to commence its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38485/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

567 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements made for the establishment of the Irish Heritage Trust; the funding being provided for the trust; the other resources being provided to enable the trust to commence its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38485/06]

566 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take in order to avoid potential fines of tens of thousands of euro per day, for each day Ireland is found to be in breach of the Habitats Directive in view of the preliminary opinion given by the Advocate General for the European Court of Justice that Ireland has failed to fulfil its obligations under Article 12 (1) of the Habitats Directive by not taking specific measures for the effective implementation of a system of strict protection for otters, whales, dolphins and the leatherback turtle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39203/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

566 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take in order to avoid potential fines of tens of thousands of euro per day, for each day Ireland is found to be in breach of the Habitats Directive in view of the preliminary opinion given by the Advocate General for the European Court of Justice that Ireland has failed to fulfil its obligations under Article 12 (1) of the Habitats Directive by not taking specific measures for the effective implementation of a system of strict protection for otters, whales, dolphins and the leatherback turtle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39203/06]

583 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ringfence additional funding to the local authorities for traffic calming measures such as pedestrian crossings, additional signage and rumble strips in view of significant increases in traffic volumes travelling through villages and other built up areas in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38729/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

583 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ringfence additional funding to the local authorities for traffic calming measures such as pedestrian crossings, additional signage and rumble strips in view of significant increases in traffic volumes travelling through villages and other built up areas in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38729/06]

565 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ringfence special funding to the local authorities for traffic calming measures, such as pedestrian crossings, additional signage and rumble strips, on county and regional roads in view of significant increases in traffic volumes travelling through villages and other built up areas in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38728/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

565 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ringfence special funding to the local authorities for traffic calming measures, such as pedestrian crossings, additional signage and rumble strips, on county and regional roads in view of significant increases in traffic volumes travelling through villages and other built up areas in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38728/06]

106 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the development of microgeneration; if his Department is making a submission to CER on the regulator’s current public consultation on microgeneration; if and the way he is liaising with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue in view of his recent public commitments in relation to planning aspects of microgeneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38823/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

106 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the development of microgeneration; if his Department is making a submission to CER on the regulator’s current public consultation on microgeneration; if and the way he is liaising with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue in view of his recent public commitments in relation to planning aspects of microgeneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38823/06]

Entschließungsantrag zur dritten Beratung des Gesetzes über die Feststellung des Bundeshaushaltsplans für das Haushaltsjahr 2007 (Haushaltsgesetz 2007) hier: Epl 16 - Geschäftsbereich des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit (G-SIG: 16001000)

Germany · German Bundestag · 21 November 2006

Einrichtung eines Klimaschutzfonds für Energieeffizienzmaßnahmen ab 2007, Finanzierung des Fonds u.a. durch Versteigerung von 10 Prozent der Emissionszertifikate ab 2008 und aus Rückforderungen zuviel gezahlter Steinkohlesubventionen des Jahres 2007 <p> </p>

Council Directive 2006/105/EC of 20 November 2006 adapting Directives 73/239/EEC, 74/557/EEC and 2002/83/EC in the field of environment, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania

European Union · EUR-Lex · 20 November 2006

Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 of 20 November 2006 adapting certain Regulations and Decisions in the fields of free movement of goods, freedom of movement of persons, company law, competition policy, agriculture (including veterinary and phytosanitary legislation), transport policy, taxation, statistics, energy, environment, cooperation in the fields of justice and home affairs, customs union, external relations, common foreign and security policy and institutions, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania

European Union · EUR-Lex · 20 November 2006

9000 Tonnen hochgiftiges Eternit sollen in einer Deponie in Markgrafneusiedl untergebracht werden

Austria · National Council · 17 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Robert Rada, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend "9000 Tonnen hochgiftiges Eternit sollen in einer Deponie in Markgrafneusiedl untergebracht werden"

Maßnahmen für eine hohe Lebensqualität und intakte Umwelt in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 17 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Karlheinz Kopf, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Maßnahmen für eine hohe Lebensqualität und intakte Umwelt in Österreich

Überflutungen in der Nordtiroler Gemeinde Bach

Austria · National Council · 17 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Überflutungen in der Nordtiroler Gemeinde Bach

Kollaudierung des tschechischen AKW Temelin

Austria · National Council · 17 November 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Kurt Gaßner, Mag. Wilhelm Molterer, Dr. Gabriela Moser, Lutz Weinzinger, Ursula Haubner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Kollaudierung des tschechischen AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerks)</i> Temelin

244 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the statutory processes involved in the appointment of chairs and members of non-Departmental public bodies under the remit of his Department and their legislative origin. [38341/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

244 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the statutory processes involved in the appointment of chairs and members of non-Departmental public bodies under the remit of his Department and their legislative origin. [38341/06]

243 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis on which he is considering providing additional resources to local authorities in relation to the ongoing review of the electoral register; if the current advertising campaign is funded from the €6 million already announced, €3 million which was made available to local authorities in July 2006 for fieldwork on the project; if consultants have been engaged to organise and run the advertising campaign; if so, the persons engaged and the amount expended for this purpose; the measures being put in place for future years if consideration is being given to removing part of the function to local authorities regarding the compilation of the electoral register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38326/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

243 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis on which he is considering providing additional resources to local authorities in relation to the ongoing review of the electoral register; if the current advertising campaign is funded from the €6 million already announced, €3 million which was made available to local authorities in July 2006 for fieldwork on the project; if consultants have been engaged to organise and run the advertising campaign; if so, the persons engaged and the amount expended for this purpose; the measures being put in place for future years if consideration is being given to removing part of the function to local authorities regarding the compilation of the electoral register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38326/06]

242 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in instances where there is a consistent level of poor performance in areas that are the subject to local government service indicators, analysis is undertaken to examine the cause of this poor performance and action taken to combat these causes, for example including provision of additional resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38325/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

242 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in instances where there is a consistent level of poor performance in areas that are the subject to local government service indicators, analysis is undertaken to examine the cause of this poor performance and action taken to combat these causes, for example including provision of additional resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38325/06]

241 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a railway order relating to the Kildare route project seeking his consent for the commencement of some provisions of the order affecting roads; if he has given his consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38324/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

241 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a railway order relating to the Kildare route project seeking his consent for the commencement of some provisions of the order affecting roads; if he has given his consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38324/06]

240 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount allocated to each county from the environment fund since 2002; the number by county of civic amenity sites at present; the number by county currently being considered for grant aid by his Department; if a review into the cost of operation of civic amenity sites has been conducted; if such a review has been undertaken, the results of same; if not, if it is intended to conduct such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38323/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

240 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount allocated to each county from the environment fund since 2002; the number by county of civic amenity sites at present; the number by county currently being considered for grant aid by his Department; if a review into the cost of operation of civic amenity sites has been conducted; if such a review has been undertaken, the results of same; if not, if it is intended to conduct such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38323/06]

239 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a minimum time limit exists by which housing estates have to be taken in charge by local authorities; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38307/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

239 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a minimum time limit exists by which housing estates have to be taken in charge by local authorities; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38307/06]

238 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage it is at; the breakdown of each stage to date; and when this project will commence construction. [38300/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

238 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage it is at; the breakdown of each stage to date; and when this project will commence construction. [38300/06]

237 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of proposals for the refurbishment of houses (details supplied) in County Kildare; his views on permitting the local authority to carry out the refurbishment on their own housing sector in view of the fact that the overall project is being delayed due to problems that do not effect the councils tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38279/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2006

237 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of proposals for the refurbishment of houses (details supplied) in County Kildare; his views on permitting the local authority to carry out the refurbishment on their own housing sector in view of the fact that the overall project is being delayed due to problems that do not effect the councils tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38279/06]

möglicherweise umwelt- und gesundheitsbelastende Geschehnisse bei den ÖBB

Austria · National Council · 15 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend möglicherweise umwelt- und gesundheitsbelastende Geschehnisse bei den ÖBB

möglicherweise umwelt- und gesundheitsbelastende Geschehnisse bei den ÖBB

Austria · National Council · 15 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend möglicherweise umwelt- und gesundheitsbelastende Geschehnisse bei den ÖBB

257 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application has been received towards the provision of a fire station in the Gweedore area, County Donegal; when the application was received; when it is expected work will commence on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38225/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

257 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application has been received towards the provision of a fire station in the Gweedore area, County Donegal; when the application was received; when it is expected work will commence on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38225/06]

256 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an allocation has been made towards the Killybegs sewerage scheme, County Donegal; the amount of the allocation; when it is expected that work will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38224/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

256 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an allocation has been made towards the Killybegs sewerage scheme, County Donegal; the amount of the allocation; when it is expected that work will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38224/06]

255 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding the green area at Canalside, Ballina which is protected as part of SAC 002298; and if he does not have the information whether he will make the relevant enquiries of Mayo County Council and Ballina Town Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38161/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

255 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding the green area at Canalside, Ballina which is protected as part of SAC 002298; and if he does not have the information whether he will make the relevant enquiries of Mayo County Council and Ballina Town Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38161/06]

254 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the location and number of affordable houses which will be available in Fingal County Council over the next 12 months; the expected timing for each development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38084/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

254 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the location and number of affordable houses which will be available in Fingal County Council over the next 12 months; the expected timing for each development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38084/06]

251 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses that have been sold to tenant purchasers each year for the past 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38024/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

251 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses that have been sold to tenant purchasers each year for the past 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38024/06]

253 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will use his powers under Section 164 of the Electoral Act, 1992 which allows him to make a special order to change a regulation in order to amend the deadline for registration to the Electoral Register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38083/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

253 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will use his powers under Section 164 of the Electoral Act, 1992 which allows him to make a special order to change a regulation in order to amend the deadline for registration to the Electoral Register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38083/06]

252 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the Electoral Register on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38082/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

252 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the Electoral Register on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38082/06]

250 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give a detailed breakdown on a county basis with respect to the cost of the recent electoral register campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38023/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2006

250 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give a detailed breakdown on a county basis with respect to the cost of the recent electoral register campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38023/06]

To amend the environmental quality incentives program of the Department of Agriculture to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to active agricultural producers for the construction of reservoirs as part of their agricultural operations for the storage of water, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2006

Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to authorize assistance under the environmental quality incentives program for water reservoir construction to be used for water storage in agricultural operations. States that the producer: (1) may not be required to use irrigation for a commodity as a precondition for such reservoir assistance; and (2) shall agree to maintain the lands to be served by a reservoir in agricultural production for at least five years after the reservoir's completion.

547 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself or has caused any enquiry to be made as to whether for the purpose of the preparations of the Draft Register of Electors each local authority has, as laid out by the Second Schedule of the Electoral Act 1992, made a house to house or other sufficient enquiry in their electoral area. [37907/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

547 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself or has caused any enquiry to be made as to whether for the purpose of the preparations of the Draft Register of Electors each local authority has, as laid out by the Second Schedule of the Electoral Act 1992, made a house to house or other sufficient enquiry in their electoral area. [37907/06]

546 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reasons for the delay in issuing floor area compliance certificates to persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37906/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

546 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reasons for the delay in issuing floor area compliance certificates to persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37906/06]

545 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the report published by UCD in October 2006 the nature and impact of joy-riding in Priorswood Report to the Priorswood Task Force on Joy-riding and the report’s recommendation that the joy-riding issue be considered within a concerted approach by local government and local development agencies, and the RAPID programme, and that this be done within a wider context of developing local anti-poverty and social inclusion measures; and the steps he will to take to give affect to this recommendation. [37880/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

545 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the report published by UCD in October 2006 the nature and impact of joy-riding in Priorswood Report to the Priorswood Task Force on Joy-riding and the report’s recommendation that the joy-riding issue be considered within a concerted approach by local government and local development agencies, and the RAPID programme, and that this be done within a wider context of developing local anti-poverty and social inclusion measures; and the steps he will to take to give affect to this recommendation. [37880/06]

543 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of EU directives awaiting transposition in his Department; the date by which these directives are to be, or were to be, transposed into Irish law; the number of such EU directives which are overdue for transposition; when he expects that overdue directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37865/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

543 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of EU directives awaiting transposition in his Department; the date by which these directives are to be, or were to be, transposed into Irish law; the number of such EU directives which are overdue for transposition; when he expects that overdue directives will be transposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37865/06]

542 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the fact that many young people are being knocked off the voters register if they stay a number of nights in a city or large town where they work to avoid commuting for long hours but come home each weekend or on other days off, in view of the fact that these young people regard their permanent address as home and have no social or cultural attachment to the area where they work. [37804/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

542 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the fact that many young people are being knocked off the voters register if they stay a number of nights in a city or large town where they work to avoid commuting for long hours but come home each weekend or on other days off, in view of the fact that these young people regard their permanent address as home and have no social or cultural attachment to the area where they work. [37804/06]

541 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a certificate of qualification under the rural renewal scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37803/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2006

541 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a certificate of qualification under the rural renewal scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37803/06]