Environment

463 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will make a decision on the draft rate scheme 2008 proposed by Cobh Town Council under section 2 of the Local Government (Rates) Act, 1970; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42363/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

463 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will make a decision on the draft rate scheme 2008 proposed by Cobh Town Council under section 2 of the Local Government (Rates) Act, 1970; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42363/08]

461 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that under the destocking compensation, Connemara hill farmers who are complying with the habitats directive are entitled to a compensation package of €2,000 per annum for five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42358/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

461 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that under the destocking compensation, Connemara hill farmers who are complying with the habitats directive are entitled to a compensation package of €2,000 per annum for five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42358/08]

460 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the risk assessments required from any or all of the 37 local authorities under the fire services change programme have been completed and are available to the public; if the preventative measures required to mitigate the risks identified have been published or implemented; and if the health, safety and welfare statements have been completed for stations, equipment, work ground, work from heights and water rescue. [42319/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

460 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the risk assessments required from any or all of the 37 local authorities under the fire services change programme have been completed and are available to the public; if the preventative measures required to mitigate the risks identified have been published or implemented; and if the health, safety and welfare statements have been completed for stations, equipment, work ground, work from heights and water rescue. [42319/08]

457 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funds allocated to a group (details supplied) for computers in every fire station will be released; and the action being taken to improve communications within the fire services. [42316/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

457 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funds allocated to a group (details supplied) for computers in every fire station will be released; and the action being taken to improve communications within the fire services. [42316/08]

456 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people who were rescued alive from dwelling fires; the number of people who were harmed; and the number of people who were rescued unharmed. [42315/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

456 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people who were rescued alive from dwelling fires; the number of people who were harmed; and the number of people who were rescued unharmed. [42315/08]

459 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way and the locations at which the competency in recruitment and advancement in the fire service project has been implemented outside of the Dublin fire service; and if this training will be of the highest standards including the dynamic risk assessment process. [42318/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

459 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way and the locations at which the competency in recruitment and advancement in the fire service project has been implemented outside of the Dublin fire service; and if this training will be of the highest standards including the dynamic risk assessment process. [42318/08]

458 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the future role of the four steering groups and if they will be used to provide expert advice to him; and when the local liaison teams will be selected and publicised. [42317/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

458 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the future role of the four steering groups and if they will be used to provide expert advice to him; and when the local liaison teams will be selected and publicised. [42317/08]

455 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has determined the impact of the fire services change programme on the wider community and the fire services personnel. [42314/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

455 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has determined the impact of the fire services change programme on the wider community and the fire services personnel. [42314/08]

453 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [42271/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

453 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [42271/08]

462 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 30 September 2008 and his subsequent letter of 23 October 2008 providing the balances in regard to development contributions for 2006, if the equivalent figures for 2007 are now available; if they are not yet available, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42362/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

462 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 30 September 2008 and his subsequent letter of 23 October 2008 providing the balances in regard to development contributions for 2006, if the equivalent figures for 2007 are now available; if they are not yet available, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42362/08]

452 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the Comptroller and Auditor General’s 2007 annual report with respect to the collection of development levies; if he has taken action or introduced measures to improve the efficiency of the collection and spending of development levies; if such measures are under consideration or judged necessary; the way development levies are charged and collected; if this differs between local authorities; if alternative revenue streams are being developed to fund local authorities in view of the decline in construction activity, and thus revenue from development levies; if he will provide the latest figures for the balance of development levies; the rationale for local authorities to keep significant amounts of revenue from development levies on hand and unspent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42246/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

452 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the Comptroller and Auditor General’s 2007 annual report with respect to the collection of development levies; if he has taken action or introduced measures to improve the efficiency of the collection and spending of development levies; if such measures are under consideration or judged necessary; the way development levies are charged and collected; if this differs between local authorities; if alternative revenue streams are being developed to fund local authorities in view of the decline in construction activity, and thus revenue from development levies; if he will provide the latest figures for the balance of development levies; the rationale for local authorities to keep significant amounts of revenue from development levies on hand and unspent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42246/08]

451 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and names of organisations or agencies under his auspices which have been amalgamated or eliminated due to budgetary measures; the estimated savings in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42220/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

451 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and names of organisations or agencies under his auspices which have been amalgamated or eliminated due to budgetary measures; the estimated savings in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42220/08]

450 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants available to elderly people here to upgrade or insulate their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42199/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

450 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants available to elderly people here to upgrade or insulate their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42199/08]

449 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding available every year for social housing since 2004; the number of social housing units delivered since 2004; the funding expected for social housing in 2009; the amount of units expected to be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42195/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

449 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding available every year for social housing since 2004; the number of social housing units delivered since 2004; the funding expected for social housing in 2009; the amount of units expected to be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42195/08]

448 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total insured fire losses for dwellings and commercial premises for each local authority in each of the past five years for which figures are available, broken down by authority. [42166/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

448 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total insured fire losses for dwellings and commercial premises for each local authority in each of the past five years for which figures are available, broken down by authority. [42166/08]

447 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will seek legal costs from a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42126/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

447 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will seek legal costs from a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42126/08]

454 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount collected by the Private Residential Tenancies Board in 2007 from the registration of tenancies; the amount allocated to local authorities to support their functions in relation to housing regulations; the amount allocated to each local authority under the second tranche of funding in respect of 2007 inspection activity; the funding allocated to each local authority for inspection activity to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42302/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

454 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount collected by the Private Residential Tenancies Board in 2007 from the registration of tenancies; the amount allocated to local authorities to support their functions in relation to housing regulations; the amount allocated to each local authority under the second tranche of funding in respect of 2007 inspection activity; the funding allocated to each local authority for inspection activity to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42302/08]

446 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount collected by the Private Residential Tenancies Board in 2006 from the registration of tenancies; the amount allocated to each local authority to support their functions in relation to housing regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43019/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2008

446 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount collected by the Private Residential Tenancies Board in 2006 from the registration of tenancies; the amount allocated to each local authority to support their functions in relation to housing regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43019/08]

proposition de résolution tendant à la création d'une commission d'enquête sur la pollution de la Moselle et le respect des normes européennes concernant la pollution des eaux de surface

France · Senate · 24 November 2008

Brief Vereniging tot Behoud Boer en Milieu

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 November 2008

Brief Vereniging tot Behoud Boer en Milieu

Notifizierung des Ökostromgesetzes

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Notifizierung des Ökostromgesetzes <i>(an die Europäische Kommission)</i>

Novellierung der Systemnutzungstarif-Verordnung

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Novellierung der Systemnutzungstarif-Verordnung <i>(gem. § 25 Elektrizitätswirtschafts- und</i> <i>-organisationsgesetz)</i>

161 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants approved for benefit under the REP scheme four; if his Department has a ceiling on the number of applicants that will be approved under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42003/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2008

161 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants approved for benefit under the REP scheme four; if his Department has a ceiling on the number of applicants that will be approved under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42003/08]

155 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount expended to date on investigations by consultants on site conditions on Haulbowline Island; the amount expended on removing hazardous waste from the site to date; the further amounts he expects to be expended in relation to these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42054/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2008

155 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount expended to date on investigations by consultants on site conditions on Haulbowline Island; the amount expended on removing hazardous waste from the site to date; the further amounts he expects to be expended in relation to these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42054/08]

154 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2006 in order to extend the period of planning for planning permission to facilitate delays due to the recession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42038/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2008

154 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2006 in order to extend the period of planning for planning permission to facilitate delays due to the recession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42038/08]

153 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 19 of 27 February 2008, the local authorities which have implemented his request on the policy of taking in charge of estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42021/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2008

153 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 19 of 27 February 2008, the local authorities which have implemented his request on the policy of taking in charge of estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42021/08]

152 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 220 of 13 November 2008, the tendering process and the storage standards specified in respect of electronic voting machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41996/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2008

152 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 220 of 13 November 2008, the tendering process and the storage standards specified in respect of electronic voting machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41996/08]

151 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the differential rent scheme for local authority accommodation; if he will review the decision to assess payments such as carer’s allowance as means for the purpose of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41977/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2008

151 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the differential rent scheme for local authority accommodation; if he will review the decision to assess payments such as carer’s allowance as means for the purpose of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41977/08]

150 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the ongoing cost on a monthly and yearly basis of storing and maintaining electronic voting machines. [42091/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2008

150 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the ongoing cost on a monthly and yearly basis of storing and maintaining electronic voting machines. [42091/08]

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 20 November 2008.#Commission of the European Communities v Ireland.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Directive 85/337/EEC - Assessment of the effects of projects on the environment - Consent given without an assessment.#Case C-66/06.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 20 November 2008

Motie Ouwehand en Vendrik over het waarborgen van de belangen van natuur en milieu

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 November 2008

Motie Ouwehand en Vendrik over het waarborgen van de belangen van natuur en milieu

Council conclusions of 20 November 2008 on the development of legal offers of online cultural and creative content and the prevention and combating of piracy in the digital environment

European Union · Council of the European Union · 20 November 2008

illegale Welpentransporte und Welpenschmuggel

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit, Familie und Jugend betreffend illegale Welpentransporte und Welpenschmuggel

illegale Welpentransporte und Welpenschmuggel

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend illegale Welpentransporte und Welpenschmuggel

197 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the next tendering process will take place to underwrite mortgages supplied under the shared ownership scheme; and the steps he will take to ensure that the mortgage protection premiums charged to homeowners under that scheme are competitive with those charged in the open market, which is not currently the case. [41918/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2008

197 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the next tendering process will take place to underwrite mortgages supplied under the shared ownership scheme; and the steps he will take to ensure that the mortgage protection premiums charged to homeowners under that scheme are competitive with those charged in the open market, which is not currently the case. [41918/08]

196 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount local Government funding will be reduced by on a county basis in tabular form. [41804/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2008

196 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount local Government funding will be reduced by on a county basis in tabular form. [41804/08]

195 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority owned houses which are closed or boarded up for more than three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41796/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2008

195 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority owned houses which are closed or boarded up for more than three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41796/08]

194 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the joint policing committees in local authority areas, there will be duplication of the roles of these committees between the county committees and the committees covered by areas that were formerly town councils that operate within the local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the most practical way of ensuring that there is an effective policing committee in each area without unnecessary duplication. [41742/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2008

194 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the joint policing committees in local authority areas, there will be duplication of the roles of these committees between the county committees and the committees covered by areas that were formerly town councils that operate within the local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the most practical way of ensuring that there is an effective policing committee in each area without unnecessary duplication. [41742/08]

193 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in respect of Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 11 March 2008, he will provide a copy of the defence presented by his Department to the European Commission in respect of current rural practice policies and practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41737/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2008

193 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in respect of Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 11 March 2008, he will provide a copy of the defence presented by his Department to the European Commission in respect of current rural practice policies and practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41737/08]

192 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when finance will be sanctioned for the provision of a new fire station (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41732/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2008

192 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when finance will be sanctioned for the provision of a new fire station (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41732/08]

191 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the upgrading of a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal; if tender documents have been submitted and approved; when it is expected that work will commence on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41721/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2008

191 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the upgrading of a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Donegal; if tender documents have been submitted and approved; when it is expected that work will commence on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41721/08]

Alaska Timber Industry Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2008

Alaska Timber Industry Fairness Act - Establishes a two-year grant program for retooling projects that are designed to facilitate the economic adjustment of specified timber entities by allowing them to: (1) improve or alter their business and practices to become more competitive within the timber industry; or (2) shift to a type of business that is not related to the timber industry. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Economic Development of the Department of Commerce to provide grants under such program to any entity that operated in the timber industry in Alaska on January 1, 2008, that operated in Alaska for not less than 10 years, and that can demonstrate that it has been harmed by federal laws or regulations relating to the timber industry, including the United States Forest Service's policies and land management plans completed pursuant to National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Sets forth provisions concerning eligible uses of grant funding. Treats a grant recipient as a small business concern owned or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (as that term is defined in the Small Business Act) for three years after the grant was approved.

National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2008

National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007 [ sic ] - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) establish a fuel emission baseline; (2) identify qualifying low-carbon transportation fuels; (3) establish a low-carbon fuel certification and marketing process; and (4) require each obligated party to reduce the average lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of energy of the aggregate quantity of fuels introduced into commerce to specified levels by not later than January 1, 2010, through the use of low-carbon fuels and improvements in the production of conventional fuels. Requires the average lifecycle GHG emissions of the aggregate quantity for 2012 to be at least 3% below the 2007 average should emission limitation regulations not be promulgated. Authorizes an obligated party to apply to the Administrator to receive a temporary suspension of the requirement to comply with such regulations if events outside of the control of the party could lead or have led to disruptions in the transportation fuel supply. Permits obligated parties to receive credits for achieving greater reductions in lifecycle GHG emission of the fuel produced, distributed, or imported than are required. Requires the Administrator to ensure that fuel sold or introduced into commerce in the United States (except in noncontiguous states or territories) contains, on an annual average basis, at least the specified volume of ultra-low carbon fuel for 2012-2025. Prohibits such regulations from restricting geographic areas in which low-carbon transportation fuel and ultra-low carbon fuel may be used or from imposing any per-gallon obligation for the use of those fuels. Sets forth a minimum applicable volume for 2026 and thereafter. Requires the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration to provide to the EPA Administrator an estimate of the volumes of conventional fuels projected to be sold or introduced into commerce. Requires the EPA Administrator to determine the fuel obligations based on such an estimate. Requires regulations concerning ultra-low carbon fuel to provide for the generation of specified credits by obligated parties. Authorizes the EPA Administrator, on the receipt of a petition of one or more states, to waive ultra-low carbon regulations by reducing the national quantity of Category I or Category II ultra-low carbon fuel in the conventional transportation fuel pool if it is determined that: (1) implementation of the regulations would severely harm the economy or environment; or (2) there is an inadequate domestic supply of such fuel. Considers 1 gallon of cellulosic biomass ethanol or waste derived ethanol to be the equivalent of 2.5 gallons of renewable fuel through 2017 (currently there is no time limit). Requires the Administrator to establish: (1) a carbon intensity number and a green index number as part of the renewable identification number program; and (2) a set of standards to minimize the negative environmental impacts of an increase in the volume of fuels required by such Act and to ensure long term resource sustainability from the sourcing and production of low-carbon fuels.

Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on the protection of the environment through criminal law (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 19 November 2008

508 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when administrative checks on all 2008 applications for REP scheme four will be completed; the percentage of applicants on a county basis who have been fully checked and cleared for the 75% advanced payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41031/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2008

508 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when administrative checks on all 2008 applications for REP scheme four will be completed; the percentage of applicants on a county basis who have been fully checked and cleared for the 75% advanced payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41031/08]

507 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REP scheme four applicants, on a county basis, that are waiting on their payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41030/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2008

507 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REP scheme four applicants, on a county basis, that are waiting on their payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41030/08]

506 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a participant in REP scheme three can claim a top-up payment due to land being designated for the preservation of the hen harrier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41001/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2008

506 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a participant in REP scheme three can claim a top-up payment due to land being designated for the preservation of the hen harrier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41001/08]

493 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to REP scheme four for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when this person will be granted REP scheme four. [40668/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2008

493 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position in relation to REP scheme four for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when this person will be granted REP scheme four. [40668/08]

474 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of planning applications received under the strategic infrastructural deficient category since the activation of the relevant legislation; the number referred to the local authorities for decision; the outcome of the decision in such cases; the number decided by An Bord Pleanála with and without oral hearings; the number granted, refused or pending; the number granted or refused by the board; the number pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41643/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2008

474 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of planning applications received under the strategic infrastructural deficient category since the activation of the relevant legislation; the number referred to the local authorities for decision; the outcome of the decision in such cases; the number decided by An Bord Pleanála with and without oral hearings; the number granted, refused or pending; the number granted or refused by the board; the number pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41643/08]

473 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capacity of waste he expects to require thermal treatment by 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41197/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2008

473 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capacity of waste he expects to require thermal treatment by 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41197/08]