Environment

214. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when an application submitted to his Department under the expressions of interest for recreation projects 2015 will be finalised for a group (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42131/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

214. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when an application submitted to his Department under the expressions of interest for recreation projects 2015 will be finalised for a group (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42131/15]

213. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will revert to this Deputy on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42080/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

213. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will revert to this Deputy on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42080/15]

212. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to current planning rules which allow for the exemption of small-scale domestic property extensions from acquiring planning permission prior to construction, if he will clarify if it is the case that this exemption does not extend to properties located within special areas of conservation, SAC; the options available to owners of such properties who are unaware of this, and who unknowingly proceed with a domestic extension without first obtaining planning permission; if the option of obtaining retention planning permission for such unauthorised developments is not available to owners of properties within an SAC; if he will consider amending existing legislation in order to allow for retention planning permission to be granted to property owners in such incidences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42063/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

212. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to current planning rules which allow for the exemption of small-scale domestic property extensions from acquiring planning permission prior to construction, if he will clarify if it is the case that this exemption does not extend to properties located within special areas of conservation, SAC; the options available to owners of such properties who are unaware of this, and who unknowingly proceed with a domestic extension without first obtaining planning permission; if the option of obtaining retention planning permission for such unauthorised developments is not available to owners of properties within an SAC; if he will consider amending existing legislation in order to allow for retention planning permission to be granted to property owners in such incidences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42063/15]

211. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address the lease evaluation of a community based non-profit sporting club (details supplied) in County Cork and explore the possibility of having it reduced, and of a single payment for a 35-year lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42057/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

211. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address the lease evaluation of a community based non-profit sporting club (details supplied) in County Cork and explore the possibility of having it reduced, and of a single payment for a 35-year lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42057/15]

210. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons who have made settlements in respect of the non-principal private residence tax; the amount raised; the number of persons who have been advised that they have an outstanding liability for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42270/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

210. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons who have made settlements in respect of the non-principal private residence tax; the amount raised; the number of persons who have been advised that they have an outstanding liability for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42270/15]

209. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider an exemption from motor tax for blood motor bicycles, a volunteer service that transports blood between hospitals but which is not able to avail of the motor tax exemption available to ambulances, as such an exemption would bring the treatment of the service in line with the approach of other jurisdictions notably in the United Kingdom. [42135/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

209. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider an exemption from motor tax for blood motor bicycles, a volunteer service that transports blood between hospitals but which is not able to avail of the motor tax exemption available to ambulances, as such an exemption would bring the treatment of the service in line with the approach of other jurisdictions notably in the United Kingdom. [42135/15]

118. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is eligible to apply for the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42090/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

118. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is eligible to apply for the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42090/15]

5. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA, between the European Union and Canada; the status of the agreement's investor state dispute settlement, ISDS, mechanism; if the mechanism will threaten the right of European governments to regulate in the interests of workers, consumers, and the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41852/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

5. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA, between the European Union and Canada; the status of the agreement's investor state dispute settlement, ISDS, mechanism; if the mechanism will threaten the right of European governments to regulate in the interests of workers, consumers, and the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41852/15]

Judgment of the Court (Seventh Chamber) of 26 November 2015.#SC Total Waste Recycling SRL v Országos Környezetvédelmi és Természetvédelmi Főfelügyelőség.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Fővárosi Közigazgatási és Munkaügyi Bíróság.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Environment — Waste — Shipments — Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 — Shipments within the European Union — Point of entry different from that specified in the notification and in the prior consent — Essential change to the details of a shipment of waste — Shipments — Proportionality of the administrative fine.#Case C-487/14.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 26 November 2015

Verzoek om overzicht activiteiten EU-voorzitterschap Infrastructuur en Milieu

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 26 November 2015

Verzoek om overzicht activiteiten EU-voorzitterschap Infrastructuur en Milieu

Business: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 November 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what assessment her Department has made of the effect of the inclusion of renewable energy in the Climate Change Levy on incentives for businesses to operate in a more environmentally friendly w

210. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has issued a communication to the National Asset Management Agency regarding its portfolio, and the requirement that it would significantly contribute to a resolution of the social housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42048/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

210. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has issued a communication to the National Asset Management Agency regarding its portfolio, and the requirement that it would significantly contribute to a resolution of the social housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42048/15]

209. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the new round of Leader funding will be allocated to local action groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42027/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

209. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the new round of Leader funding will be allocated to local action groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42027/15]

208. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of staff within his Department who are responsible for dealing with homelessness; the role they carry out and their responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42008/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

208. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of staff within his Department who are responsible for dealing with homelessness; the role they carry out and their responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42008/15]

207. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of funding of homeless agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41983/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

207. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of funding of homeless agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41983/15]

206. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the information he has received regarding the number of homeless persons (details supplied) allocated social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41982/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

206. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the information he has received regarding the number of homeless persons (details supplied) allocated social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41982/15]

205. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the regulatory status of ELVES limited, the compliance scheme and national collection network for end of life vehicles; if he will address concerns that the establishment of this scheme introduces a non-competitive dimension to the car-recycling sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41933/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

205. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the regulatory status of ELVES limited, the compliance scheme and national collection network for end of life vehicles; if he will address concerns that the establishment of this scheme introduces a non-competitive dimension to the car-recycling sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41933/15]

204. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he or any agency under the aegis of his Department have acted on a matter (details supplied) in County Longford, where the Circuit Court has indicated the view that this is a serious issue for the entire Shannon river basin and has national implications with regard to European Union directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41894/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

204. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he or any agency under the aegis of his Department have acted on a matter (details supplied) in County Longford, where the Circuit Court has indicated the view that this is a serious issue for the entire Shannon river basin and has national implications with regard to European Union directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41894/15]

203. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will list all new State agencies or bodies established under the aegis of his Department since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41876/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

203. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will list all new State agencies or bodies established under the aegis of his Department since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41876/15]

107. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments for 2015 under the rural environment protection scheme, the agri-environment options scheme and the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme will commence; the expected expenditure on payments for 2015 by scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41917/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

107. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments for 2015 under the rural environment protection scheme, the agri-environment options scheme and the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme will commence; the expected expenditure on payments for 2015 by scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41917/15]

105. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will announce details of the hen harrier scheme or the locally-led environment scheme announced recently; when applications will be accepted; if farmers who apply to join these schemes will be able to amend their green low-carbon agri-environment plans to maximise their payments under the two schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41915/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

105. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will announce details of the hen harrier scheme or the locally-led environment scheme announced recently; when applications will be accepted; if farmers who apply to join these schemes will be able to amend their green low-carbon agri-environment plans to maximise their payments under the two schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41915/15]

102. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who applied for the basic payment scheme and for the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, by county and in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41912/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

102. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who applied for the basic payment scheme and for the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, by county and in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41912/15]

101. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the roll-out of the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme on commonages; the number of commonage plans that have been submitted to his Department; the average percentage of farmers in each commonage who are participating in the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41911/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

101. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the roll-out of the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme on commonages; the number of commonage plans that have been submitted to his Department; the average percentage of farmers in each commonage who are participating in the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41911/15]

98. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has received a payment under the agri-environment options scheme; the exact position in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41903/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

98. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has received a payment under the agri-environment options scheme; the exact position in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41903/15]

97. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has received a payment under the agri-environment options scheme 3; the exact position in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41902/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

97. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has received a payment under the agri-environment options scheme 3; the exact position in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41902/15]

18. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide automatic access to the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme plus to farmers who were previously within the Twelve Bens and Maumturks scheme in County Galway and the Nephin and Owenriff schemes in County Mayo, given the large destocking that took place in both areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41360/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

18. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide automatic access to the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme plus to farmers who were previously within the Twelve Bens and Maumturks scheme in County Galway and the Nephin and Owenriff schemes in County Mayo, given the large destocking that took place in both areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41360/15]

10. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the agri-environment scheme for those farmers whose lands are designated for the protection of the habitat of the hen harrier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41235/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

10. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the agri-environment scheme for those farmers whose lands are designated for the protection of the habitat of the hen harrier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41235/15]

1. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress to date in the roll-out of the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41413/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

1. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress to date in the roll-out of the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41413/15]

Ontwerpbesluit tot intrekking van het Besluit rendementseisen cv-ketels

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 25 November 2015

Ontwerpbesluit tot intrekking van het Besluit rendementseisen cv-ketels

Voorstel om het onderdeel over de evaluatie van de waterschapsverkiezingen uit de brief van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu over Waterbeleid d.d. 25 november 2015 niet te bespreken tijdens het wetgevingsoverleg Water d.d. 30 november, maar op een later moment te behandelen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 25 November 2015

Voorstel om het onderdeel over de evaluatie van de waterschapsverkiezingen uit de brief van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu over Waterbeleid d.d. 25 november 2015 niet te bespreken tijdens het wetgevingsoverleg Water d.d. 30 november, maar op een later moment te behandelen

ausländische Orden und Ehrenzeichen

Austria · National Council · 24 November 2015

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend ausländische Orden und Ehrenzeichen

Gatterjagd bei Mensdorff-Pouilly

Austria · National Council · 24 November 2015

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef A. Riemer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Gatterjagd bei Mensdorff-Pouilly <i>(im Zusammenhang mit einem Polizeieinsatz)</i>

neue Fälle von Blauzungenkrankheit in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 24 November 2015

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Walter Rauch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit betreffend neue Fälle von Blauzungenkrankheit in Österreich

Vorgehensweise des Bundesministeriums betreffend die tierquälerische Vorgehensweise im Dornbirner Schlachthof

Austria · National Council · 24 November 2015

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dietmar Keck, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend die Vorgehensweise des Bundesministeriums betreffend die tierquälerische Vorgehensweise im Dornbirner Schlachthof

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Extended Ministerial Offices

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 November 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 26 October 2015 to Question 10866, when she next plans to publish the job titles and pay grades of appointments to extended ministerial offices.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Employment Agencies

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 November 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the cost of using external agencies for recruitment to Senior Civil Service posts in her Department in each of the last five years for which figures are a

561. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of ghost and vacant housing estates in an area (details supplied) in County Cork, by location and by stage of development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41799/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

561. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of ghost and vacant housing estates in an area (details supplied) in County Cork, by location and by stage of development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41799/15]

560. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government why there has been a substantial under-spend from the national fire directorate's capital programme for 2015 on Longford fire station. [41715/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

560. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government why there has been a substantial under-spend from the national fire directorate's capital programme for 2015 on Longford fire station. [41715/15]

559. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to put in place a resolution plan for Clonguish Court in Newtownforbes, the only estate in County Longford without a site resolution plan. [41714/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

559. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to put in place a resolution plan for Clonguish Court in Newtownforbes, the only estate in County Longford without a site resolution plan. [41714/15]

558. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of funding to develop a cycle route greenway from Killashee in County Kildare to Keenagh in County Longford. [41711/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

558. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of funding to develop a cycle route greenway from Killashee in County Kildare to Keenagh in County Longford. [41711/15]

557. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of appeals to An Bord Pleanála; if statistics for the past few years will be given in relation to appeals made, and the time span for decisions; if the standard 16-week target is being met; if cases are more or less decided on time; if the outcomes are better or worse than existed in boom times; why the number of late cases has not significantly reduced since the end of the boom; if a greater overall percentage of planning applications are now appealed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41687/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

557. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of appeals to An Bord Pleanála; if statistics for the past few years will be given in relation to appeals made, and the time span for decisions; if the standard 16-week target is being met; if cases are more or less decided on time; if the outcomes are better or worse than existed in boom times; why the number of late cases has not significantly reduced since the end of the boom; if a greater overall percentage of planning applications are now appealed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41687/15]

556. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the details, dates, attendees and agendas of all meetings between his Department, the Valuation Office and officials from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in respect of a revision of rate valuations in the local authority area. [41685/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

556. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the details, dates, attendees and agendas of all meetings between his Department, the Valuation Office and officials from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in respect of a revision of rate valuations in the local authority area. [41685/15]

555. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his view on a matter regarding the Private Residential Tenancies Board (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41674/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

555. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his view on a matter regarding the Private Residential Tenancies Board (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41674/15]

554. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the review of wind energy guidelines; when the review process commenced; the amount of time given for submissions; the number of submissions received; and when comprehensive new guidelines will be published (details supplied). [41664/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

554. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the review of wind energy guidelines; when the review process commenced; the amount of time given for submissions; the number of submissions received; and when comprehensive new guidelines will be published (details supplied). [41664/15]

553. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of instances in which the improvements works in lieu of local authority housing scheme (DoEH&LG Circular N7/02) was applied across each of the local authorities in 2014, in tabular form; the aggregate number of instances in which the scheme had been applied, across all local authorities as a bloc, in each year since 2002; if he is satisfied, on the basis of date or other reports supplied to him, that the local authorities apply the terms of the scheme consistently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41660/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

553. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of instances in which the improvements works in lieu of local authority housing scheme (DoEH&LG Circular N7/02) was applied across each of the local authorities in 2014, in tabular form; the aggregate number of instances in which the scheme had been applied, across all local authorities as a bloc, in each year since 2002; if he is satisfied, on the basis of date or other reports supplied to him, that the local authorities apply the terms of the scheme consistently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41660/15]

552. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there has been a problem with doors and windows in the new civic offices in Roscommon, if some or all of these windows and doors had to be replaced; and the cost incurred as a result. [41658/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

552. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there has been a problem with doors and windows in the new civic offices in Roscommon, if some or all of these windows and doors had to be replaced; and the cost incurred as a result. [41658/15]

551. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he has taken to date following on the receipt by his Department some months ago of the planning review into a number of decisions by local authorities; if the local authorities directly concerned have been circulated with copies of the consultant's report; if replies have been received; if the report has been forwarded to any other person or bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41642/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

551. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he has taken to date following on the receipt by his Department some months ago of the planning review into a number of decisions by local authorities; if the local authorities directly concerned have been circulated with copies of the consultant's report; if replies have been received; if the report has been forwarded to any other person or bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41642/15]

550. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his policy on housing allocation to lone parents with joint custody of children; why South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have implemented policies for allocating two-bed plus homes to parents with relevant legal documentation, proving their custody arrangements, while Dublin City Council does not have such a policy; if he has addressed this discriminatory measure with Dublin City Council; the measures he is taking to address this discriminatory handling of housing cases of separated parents; if Dublin City Council's arrangements conform with current legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41618/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

550. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his policy on housing allocation to lone parents with joint custody of children; why South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have implemented policies for allocating two-bed plus homes to parents with relevant legal documentation, proving their custody arrangements, while Dublin City Council does not have such a policy; if he has addressed this discriminatory measure with Dublin City Council; the measures he is taking to address this discriminatory handling of housing cases of separated parents; if Dublin City Council's arrangements conform with current legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41618/15]

549. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will issue a ministerial order that modular homes should not be located on sites already planned for social housing such as at Belcamp Avenue in Dublin 17; if he will immediately direct local authorities to commence building on sites already planned for social housing, while also progressing modular homes in alternative local sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41617/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

549. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will issue a ministerial order that modular homes should not be located on sites already planned for social housing such as at Belcamp Avenue in Dublin 17; if he will immediately direct local authorities to commence building on sites already planned for social housing, while also progressing modular homes in alternative local sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41617/15]

548. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the establishment of an independent electoral commission; when it will be established and functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41611/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

548. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the establishment of an independent electoral commission; when it will be established and functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41611/15]