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Record· Mündliche Anfrage - BR1588/M-BR/2007mündliche anfrage - br

Erhaltung des GVO (gentechnisch veränderte Organismen)-freien Anbaus in der österreichischen Landwirtschaft

Austria · Federal Council · 22 November 2007

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Dr. Georg Spiegelfeld-Schneeburg (ÖVP) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Erhaltung des GVO (gentechnisch veränderte Organismen)-freien Anbaus in der österreichischen Landwirtschaft

Record· Mündliche Anfrage - BR1592/M-BR/2007mündliche anfrage - br

Reduktion des Ausstoßes von CO2 durch kalorische Kraftwerke

Austria · Federal Council · 22 November 2007

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Erwin Preiner (SPÖ) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Reduktion des Ausstoßes von CO2 durch kalorische Kraftwerke

Record· Mündliche Anfrage - BR1591/M-BR/2007mündliche anfrage - br

steuerliche Ungleichbehandlung der Bauern

Austria · Federal Council · 22 November 2007

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Peter Mitterer (OF) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend steuerliche Ungleichbehandlung der Bauern

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

196 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new boards, agencies, bodies, commissions and offices which have been established in the past ten years and the number which have been abolished under the remit of his Department. [30494/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

196 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new boards, agencies, bodies, commissions and offices which have been established in the past ten years and the number which have been abolished under the remit of his Department. [30494/07]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

195 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of commercial rates and of local authority development levies; and the value of motor taxation raised in each of the years 2005, 2006 and the estimates for 2007 and 2008 which have been used by his Department in planning the financial demands of the local authority sector. [30484/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

195 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of commercial rates and of local authority development levies; and the value of motor taxation raised in each of the years 2005, 2006 and the estimates for 2007 and 2008 which have been used by his Department in planning the financial demands of the local authority sector. [30484/07]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

194 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to award town council status in the case of Celbridge and Maynooth, County Kildare and towns of a similar size throughout the country in line with previous indications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30461/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

194 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to award town council status in the case of Celbridge and Maynooth, County Kildare and towns of a similar size throughout the country in line with previous indications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30461/07]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

193 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide funding on a once off basis following the outbreak of fireblight in areas (details supplied) in County Dublin in order that semi-mature trees would be planted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30402/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

193 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide funding on a once off basis following the outbreak of fireblight in areas (details supplied) in County Dublin in order that semi-mature trees would be planted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30402/07]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

192 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if car tax collected in a local authority administrative area is spent on road upkeep in that particular area of if it is pooled centrally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30389/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

192 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if car tax collected in a local authority administrative area is spent on road upkeep in that particular area of if it is pooled centrally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30389/07]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

191 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding made available to each Health Service Executive department dealing with special housing aid for the elderly in each of the years since 2000 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30367/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

191 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding made available to each Health Service Executive department dealing with special housing aid for the elderly in each of the years since 2000 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30367/07]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

190 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses that are currently under the control of Donegal County Council, specifically relating to Milford electoral area; the number of same that are unoccupied; the envisaged number of houses that will be built in the next five years and in 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30366/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

190 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses that are currently under the control of Donegal County Council, specifically relating to Milford electoral area; the number of same that are unoccupied; the envisaged number of houses that will be built in the next five years and in 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30366/07]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

189 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of meetings that have taken place since the abolishment of the dual mandate in 2004 between county managers in each local authority and elected representatives on a county basis. [30346/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

189 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of meetings that have taken place since the abolishment of the dual mandate in 2004 between county managers in each local authority and elected representatives on a county basis. [30346/07]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

188 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to EU Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1997 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, he is satisfied that this State complied with regulations which obliged Member States to bring into force laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the directive within two years of its notification; if appropriate deadlines were met in respect of the provision of national legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30369/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

188 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to EU Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1997 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, he is satisfied that this State complied with regulations which obliged Member States to bring into force laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the directive within two years of its notification; if appropriate deadlines were met in respect of the provision of national legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30369/07]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will direct the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to require all local authorities to exempt all glass houses and polytunnels involved in protected horticulture from the development contribution scheme as agricultural relief as defined under section 1, part II of the Planning and Development Act 2000. [29893/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

22 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will direct the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to require all local authorities to exempt all glass houses and polytunnels involved in protected horticulture from the development contribution scheme as agricultural relief as defined under section 1, part II of the Planning and Development Act 2000. [29893/07]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the interim measures she proposes to deal with those people whose farm improvement scheme applications have been suspended, which will result in their inability to comply with either REP scheme conditions or the nitrates directive. [30121/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2007

9 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the interim measures she proposes to deal with those people whose farm improvement scheme applications have been suspended, which will result in their inability to comply with either REP scheme conditions or the nitrates directive. [30121/07]

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz327 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz, Änderung (AWG-Novelle Batterien)

Austria · National Council · 21 November 2007

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz 2002 geändert wird (AWG-Novelle Batterien)

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

339 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will restore playground funding in 2007 to enable projects in villages such as Ardfert, Rossbeigh, Sneem and so on in County Kerry to go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30313/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

339 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will restore playground funding in 2007 to enable projects in villages such as Ardfert, Rossbeigh, Sneem and so on in County Kerry to go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30313/07]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

338 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence in relation to a licence for a hunt (details supplied); his plans to progress this matter in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30305/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

338 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence in relation to a licence for a hunt (details supplied); his plans to progress this matter in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30305/07]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

337 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will put on the record, details of an audit carried out by his officials on the costing and methodology used by Sligo County Council in relation to water charges to farmers in County Sligo in view of the huge variance between councils in rates of charges; if he will not defer the question as he is responsible for this issue and that it is essential to provide transparency on this issue by furnishing the details of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30275/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

337 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will put on the record, details of an audit carried out by his officials on the costing and methodology used by Sligo County Council in relation to water charges to farmers in County Sligo in view of the huge variance between councils in rates of charges; if he will not defer the question as he is responsible for this issue and that it is essential to provide transparency on this issue by furnishing the details of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30275/07]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

336 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of refuges for victims of domestic violence here; the number of spaces this amounts to; if there is an intention to increase the number of refuge spaces available; if so, the number of spaces; and when these will be available. [30266/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

336 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of refuges for victims of domestic violence here; the number of spaces this amounts to; if there is an intention to increase the number of refuge spaces available; if so, the number of spaces; and when these will be available. [30266/07]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

335 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has carried out an efficiency savings analysis with a view to cutting out unnecessary costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30228/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

335 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has carried out an efficiency savings analysis with a view to cutting out unnecessary costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30228/07]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

334 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount his Department spent on advertising and promotional campaigns in each year since 2002; and the amount that was spent on television, radio, print media and internet media in tabular readable form. [30214/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

334 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount his Department spent on advertising and promotional campaigns in each year since 2002; and the amount that was spent on television, radio, print media and internet media in tabular readable form. [30214/07]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

333 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of complaints received by his Department in 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 by members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30200/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

333 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of complaints received by his Department in 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 by members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30200/07]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

332 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the private consultancy firms his Department and the agencies which report to his Department used to date in 2007; the projects each worked on; the cost to his Department or agency of each engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30186/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

332 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the private consultancy firms his Department and the agencies which report to his Department used to date in 2007; the projects each worked on; the cost to his Department or agency of each engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30186/07]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

331 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if any of his Department’s advisers have declared a conflict of interest in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30172/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

331 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if any of his Department’s advisers have declared a conflict of interest in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30172/07]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

330 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people on housing waiting lists for each local authority for each of the years 1997, 2002, 2007 in tabular readable form. [30153/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

330 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people on housing waiting lists for each local authority for each of the years 1997, 2002, 2007 in tabular readable form. [30153/07]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

329 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if delays are being experienced in progressing the proposed new waste water treatment facility for Kildare Town to which funding has been committed; if he will approve contract documents currently with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30124/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

329 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if delays are being experienced in progressing the proposed new waste water treatment facility for Kildare Town to which funding has been committed; if he will approve contract documents currently with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30124/07]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

328 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals received by his Department in relation to the refurbishment of a housing estate (details supplied) in County Kildare; the cost of such a refurbishment; when a decision will be made in relation to the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30119/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

328 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals received by his Department in relation to the refurbishment of a housing estate (details supplied) in County Kildare; the cost of such a refurbishment; when a decision will be made in relation to the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30119/07]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

327 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the serious situation regarding sewage disposal in the town of Glenties, County Donegal; if an application has been received in his Department to expand or enhance the treatment works that prevents further pollution of a salmon river; when work will commence to alleviate the serious problems there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30113/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

327 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the serious situation regarding sewage disposal in the town of Glenties, County Donegal; if an application has been received in his Department to expand or enhance the treatment works that prevents further pollution of a salmon river; when work will commence to alleviate the serious problems there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30113/07]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

273 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that it is understood locally that Coillte intend to sell off 180 acres of its forest at Moyode Woods, Moyode, Athenry, County Galway to be developed as a quarry and of the great unrest locally in so far as the environment is concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30311/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

273 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that it is understood locally that Coillte intend to sell off 180 acres of its forest at Moyode Woods, Moyode, Athenry, County Galway to be developed as a quarry and of the great unrest locally in so far as the environment is concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30311/07]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if, in regard to the commitment contained in the Agreed Programme for Government, he will outline his plan for a review of the entire economic regulatory environment; the person who will undertake the review; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23678/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2007

5 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if, in regard to the commitment contained in the Agreed Programme for Government, he will outline his plan for a review of the entire economic regulatory environment; the person who will undertake the review; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23678/07]

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage2225/Jschriftliche anfrage

EURATOM, österreichische Atomgelder an die EU und Ausstiegsszenarien

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Ruperta Lichtenecker, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend EURATOM, österreichische Atomgelder an die EU und Ausstiegsszenarien

Bill· SS. 2378 (110th)referred

A bill to authorize the voluntary purchase of certain properties in Treece, Kansas, endangered by the Cherokee County National Priorities List Site, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2007

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make specified funds available to Kansas in FY2009 to purchase (with the owners' consent), and to provide relocation assistance to the residents of: (1) properties in Treece, Kansas, that are in danger of being destroyed by subsidence relating to, and that may endanger the health of occupants as a result of risks posed by, the Cherokee County National Priorities List Site; and (2) residential properties of water customers of Picher, Oklahoma, residing in or near Treece, Kansas.

Bill· SS. 2382 (110th)open

FEMA Accountability Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2007

FEMA Accountability Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to: (1) complete an assessment of the number of manufactured housing units necessary to stock to respond to disasters; and (2) establish and implement a well developed plan for permanently storing necessary manufactured housing units, selling or transferring usable surplus units, and disposing of unusable units. Authorizes the Administrator to exclude from the plan any travel trailer that may contain formaldehyde upon certifying that he or she is unable to determine the safe level of exposure to formaldehyde. Terminates such authority on the date the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgates regulations regarding formaldehyde exposure levels that are applicable to travel trailers.

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

198 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with the registers or lists of the environmental information held by his Department; and the location where such information can be found. [29167/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

198 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with the registers or lists of the environmental information held by his Department; and the location where such information can be found. [29167/07]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

197 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide the information in his possession to show that all local authorities have complied with a requirement (details supplied). [29166/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

197 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide the information in his possession to show that all local authorities have complied with a requirement (details supplied). [29166/07]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

196 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to introduce a new tenant purchase scheme for local authority tenants in view of the fact that the valuation of houses is making it impossible for the vast majority of tenants to avail of the existing scheme. [29114/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

196 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to introduce a new tenant purchase scheme for local authority tenants in view of the fact that the valuation of houses is making it impossible for the vast majority of tenants to avail of the existing scheme. [29114/07]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

195 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to introduce legislation to enable tenants of housing associations to avail of a tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29113/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

195 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to introduce legislation to enable tenants of housing associations to avail of a tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29113/07]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

194 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to correct the large democratic deficit in some local electoral areas due to under-representation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29112/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

194 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to correct the large democratic deficit in some local electoral areas due to under-representation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29112/07]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

193 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will appoint a commission to review the local area boundaries in advance of the 2009 local elections particularly in the context of the demographic shifts since the last review in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29111/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

193 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will appoint a commission to review the local area boundaries in advance of the 2009 local elections particularly in the context of the demographic shifts since the last review in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29111/07]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

192 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend or introduce legislation to provide for a set frequency for local electoral area reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29110/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

192 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend or introduce legislation to provide for a set frequency for local electoral area reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29110/07]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

191 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the options open to residents who are subjected to loud noise from their neighbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29109/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

191 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the options open to residents who are subjected to loud noise from their neighbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29109/07]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

190 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the proposed treatment plant at Caltra, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the involvement of his Department in relation to same at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29104/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

190 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the proposed treatment plant at Caltra, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the involvement of his Department in relation to same at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29104/07]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

189 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the proposed treatment plant at Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the involvement of his Department in relation to same at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29103/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

189 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the proposed treatment plant at Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the involvement of his Department in relation to same at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29103/07]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

187 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is the subject of enforcement proceedings for the non-transposition of EU directives into Irish law; if he has received any reasoned opinions from the EU Commission on the transposition of directives; if so, for which directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29063/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

187 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is the subject of enforcement proceedings for the non-transposition of EU directives into Irish law; if he has received any reasoned opinions from the EU Commission on the transposition of directives; if so, for which directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29063/07]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

186 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost and frequency of travel per month since the beginning of the new Government by him and his Ministers of State by means of bus, rail or air transport; the Minister involved in the travel in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29045/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2007

186 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost and frequency of travel per month since the beginning of the new Government by him and his Ministers of State by means of bus, rail or air transport; the Minister involved in the travel in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29045/07]

Bill· HRH.R. 4226 (110th)referred

Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2007

Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a National Greenhouse Gas Database consisting of: (1) an inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by covered entities (specified entities that own or control a source of GHG emissions in the electric power, industrial, and commercial sectors of the U.S. economy that emit more than 10,000 metric tons of GHGs per year); and (2) a registry of GHG emission reductions and increased sequestration, applicable to all entities. Establishes a program for the market-driven reduction of GHGs by covered entities through the use of tradeable emissions allowances. Requires the Administrator to establish a declining cap on allowances to reduce GHG emissions over time. Requires covered entities, beginning in 2012, to submit to the Administrator one allowance for every metric ton of GHGs emitted. Authorizes the President to establish a program to require importers to pay the value of GHGs emitted during the production of goods or services imported into the United States from specified foreign nations. Allows allowances to be sold, exchanged, purchased, retired, borrowed, offset, or otherwise used as authorized by this Act. Imposes civil penalties on covered entities that fail to submit allowances. Requires: (1) the Administrator to establish a program to assist developing counties and covered entities in reducing GHGs; and (2) the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an outreach initiative on opportunities for agricultural producers to earn revenue. Establishes: (1) the Carbon Market Efficiency Board to analyze information on the GHG emission tradeable allowance market and to carry out cost relief measures if such market poses a significant harm to the US economy; and (2) the Climate Change Credit Corporation (CCCC) to receive, manage, buy, and sell allowances. Directs the Administrator to make allocations of allowances to covered sectors and entities and to the CCCC, providing initial allocations for early action and accelerated participation. Requires the CCCC to establish a program to provide financial support for: (1) technology to assist in compliance with this Act; (2) the restoration of habitat to help fish and wildlife adapt to climate change; and (3) restoration of large-scale aquatic ecosystems. Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to require the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) report to Congress on the oceanic and coastal impacts of climate change; and (2) assist certain coastal states in preparing persons to adapt to climate change. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to: (1) establish a program on adaptation technologies as part of the Climate Technology Challenge Program; and (2) perform regional infrastructure cost assessments of the impacts of climate change. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) submit a climate change adaptation plan to Congress; and (2) research the impact of climate change on low-income populations worldwide. Amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide funding for the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account that may be used by states to develop and implement climate change impact mitigation plans.

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