Environment

245 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which payments under REPS have been made up to date in each of the past three years and to date in 2010; the total number of applications received; the total referred for clarification or review on technical or other grounds; the outcome of any such review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40861/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

245 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which payments under REPS have been made up to date in each of the past three years and to date in 2010; the total number of applications received; the total referred for clarification or review on technical or other grounds; the outcome of any such review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40861/10]

225 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 234, 235 and 236 of 20 October 2010, the way peat extraction operations in raised bog and blanket bog special areas of conservation and natural heritage area effect has been given to the requirement of a determination under Article 4 of Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment and if his attention has been drawn to any determinations having been made since SI 364 of 2005 removed the previous key exemptions for peat extraction in the Planning and Development Regulations SI 600 of 2001. [40953/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

225 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 234, 235 and 236 of 20 October 2010, the way peat extraction operations in raised bog and blanket bog special areas of conservation and natural heritage area effect has been given to the requirement of a determination under Article 4 of Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment and if his attention has been drawn to any determinations having been made since SI 364 of 2005 removed the previous key exemptions for peat extraction in the Planning and Development Regulations SI 600 of 2001. [40953/10]

224 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 230 of 13 October 2010, if the report on the design work has been evaluated; when will a response issue to the Office of Public Works in relation to the flood mitigation works in Roundfort-Hollymount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40952/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

224 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 230 of 13 October 2010, if the report on the design work has been evaluated; when will a response issue to the Office of Public Works in relation to the flood mitigation works in Roundfort-Hollymount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40952/10]

223 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an itemised list of payments made to external solicitors and to external barristers whose services were procured directly by the Department and by each agency and body under its aegis in the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the reason for each such procurement; if such services were procured through competitive tendering processes in every instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40940/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

223 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an itemised list of payments made to external solicitors and to external barristers whose services were procured directly by the Department and by each agency and body under its aegis in the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the reason for each such procurement; if such services were procured through competitive tendering processes in every instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40940/10]

222 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the legislation regarding fines due for litter left at bottle banks; if he will ask local authorities to use their discretion and pursue the serious offenders rather than some marginal cases as covered by media lately or else introduce a staged fine system where minor or serious offenders could be treated appropriate to the offence, whereas currently some enforcement is seen as over zealous; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40895/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

222 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the legislation regarding fines due for litter left at bottle banks; if he will ask local authorities to use their discretion and pursue the serious offenders rather than some marginal cases as covered by media lately or else introduce a staged fine system where minor or serious offenders could be treated appropriate to the offence, whereas currently some enforcement is seen as over zealous; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40895/10]

221 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the issues raised in a query (details supplied). [40831/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

221 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the issues raised in a query (details supplied). [40831/10]

220 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [40828/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

220 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [40828/10]

219 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40813/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

219 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40813/10]

218 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision made for the payment of compensation to turf cutters in 2011; when he intends to make an announcement on the proposed scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40803/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

218 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provision made for the payment of compensation to turf cutters in 2011; when he intends to make an announcement on the proposed scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40803/10]

217 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total provision made in 2010 for the purchase of designated bog; the total paid to date; the provision for 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40802/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

217 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total provision made in 2010 for the purchase of designated bog; the total paid to date; the provision for 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40802/10]

216 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of active turf cutters on each of the 32 designated bogs which are due for closure for turf cutting in the next season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40801/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

216 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of active turf cutters on each of the 32 designated bogs which are due for closure for turf cutting in the next season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40801/10]

215 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total number of applications received from householders for a grant payment in lieu of cutting turf on designated bogs; the number approved and rejected; the total provision and payment made for this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40800/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

215 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total number of applications received from householders for a grant payment in lieu of cutting turf on designated bogs; the number approved and rejected; the total provision and payment made for this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40800/10]

214 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Belmullet sewerage scheme in County Mayo. [40754/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

214 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Belmullet sewerage scheme in County Mayo. [40754/10]

213 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid to consultants in County Westmeath for studies or reports in the past five years; the benefits to the county; if these reports could have been prepared in-house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40740/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

213 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid to consultants in County Westmeath for studies or reports in the past five years; the benefits to the county; if these reports could have been prepared in-house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40740/10]

212 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid to consultants in County Longford for studies and reports in the past five years; the benefits to the county; if these reports could have been prepared in-house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40739/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

212 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid to consultants in County Longford for studies and reports in the past five years; the benefits to the county; if these reports could have been prepared in-house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40739/10]

211 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the imposition of a non-principal residential tax on a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40957/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

211 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the imposition of a non-principal residential tax on a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40957/10]

84 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to extend the agri-environmental options scheme to new applicants in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39783/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

84 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to extend the agri-environmental options scheme to new applicants in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39783/10]

79 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications that have been approved under the agricultural environment options scheme for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40637/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

79 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications that have been approved under the agricultural environment options scheme for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40637/10]

78 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers who have been accepted into the agri-environment options scheme; when payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40626/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

78 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers who have been accepted into the agri-environment options scheme; when payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40626/10]

29 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants under the agri-environment options scheme that remain outstanding; when it is expected successful applicants will receive notification of a start date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40591/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

29 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants under the agri-environment options scheme that remain outstanding; when it is expected successful applicants will receive notification of a start date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40591/10]

19 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers who have applied for the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40625/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

19 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers who have applied for the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40625/10]

6 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cost of delivering the agricultural environment options scheme in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40645/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2010

6 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cost of delivering the agricultural environment options scheme in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40645/10]

Nader gewijzigd amendement van het lid Slob ter vervanging van nr. 14 over de bevoegdheid van de Minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu om onder bepaalde omstandigheden het vervoer van passagiers tussen stations in Nederland te beperken

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 4 November 2010

223 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the definition, if any, of a sub-standard road in the Planning and Development Acts, Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities, or any other planning regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40728/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

223 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the definition, if any, of a sub-standard road in the Planning and Development Acts, Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities, or any other planning regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40728/10]

221 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide details of all bodies, committees or groups under his Department or under any of the agencies within his Department’s remit associated with social partnership which were established in the past 15 years; the details of all funding allocated to these bodies in that period; and the details of all funding provided to social partnership bodies or persons associated with such bodies during the period and the purpose of these allocations. [40712/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

221 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide details of all bodies, committees or groups under his Department or under any of the agencies within his Department’s remit associated with social partnership which were established in the past 15 years; the details of all funding allocated to these bodies in that period; and the details of all funding provided to social partnership bodies or persons associated with such bodies during the period and the purpose of these allocations. [40712/10]

220 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money spent under the gateway innovation fund, GIF, for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the locations where money was spent and projects funded; if there are moneys earmarked in 2010, 2011 and 2012 under the GIF; and, if so, the proposed projects and their locations. [40533/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

220 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money spent under the gateway innovation fund, GIF, for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the locations where money was spent and projects funded; if there are moneys earmarked in 2010, 2011 and 2012 under the GIF; and, if so, the proposed projects and their locations. [40533/10]

219 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for Heritage Council funding on behalf of a group (details supplied); if he will advise on other heritage grants available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40526/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

219 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for Heritage Council funding on behalf of a group (details supplied); if he will advise on other heritage grants available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40526/10]

218 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rate of landfill tax per tonne from 1 January 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40521/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

218 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rate of landfill tax per tonne from 1 January 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40521/10]

217 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is any restriction on a person being an applicant for social housing in more than one county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40518/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

217 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is any restriction on a person being an applicant for social housing in more than one county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40518/10]

216 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by potential planning applicants seeking to arrange pre-planning meetings with Kildare County Council planners; if he is further aware that it can take three months or more to arrange a pre-planning consultation; his views on whether this situation is detrimental to investment and good planning in the county; the way this arrangement complies with the models of best practice which he would wish to see in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40509/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

216 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by potential planning applicants seeking to arrange pre-planning meetings with Kildare County Council planners; if he is further aware that it can take three months or more to arrange a pre-planning consultation; his views on whether this situation is detrimental to investment and good planning in the county; the way this arrangement complies with the models of best practice which he would wish to see in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40509/10]

214 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money granted to Clare County Council for the purposes of providing energy efficient homes in the local authority housing stock in 2010; the number of homes which have benefited from these improvement works to date; the plans to provide funding for such purposes in the 2011 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40449/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

214 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money granted to Clare County Council for the purposes of providing energy efficient homes in the local authority housing stock in 2010; the number of homes which have benefited from these improvement works to date; the plans to provide funding for such purposes in the 2011 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40449/10]

213 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the mandate and activities of the Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40419/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

213 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the mandate and activities of the Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40419/10]

212 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 506 of 27 October 2010, to confirm if the lands (details supplied) have been transferred to the Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd; if that body has the right to dispose of those lands as it so wishes whether for housing or other purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40418/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

212 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 506 of 27 October 2010, to confirm if the lands (details supplied) have been transferred to the Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd; if that body has the right to dispose of those lands as it so wishes whether for housing or other purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40418/10]

211 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 506 of 27 October 2010, if he will indicate the location of the 32 acres of land on the Malahide Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40417/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

211 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 506 of 27 October 2010, if he will indicate the location of the 32 acres of land on the Malahide Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40417/10]

210 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [40409/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

210 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [40409/10]

224 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40729/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

224 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40729/10]

209 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department and or its national parks and wildlife section envisages any special protection areas or special areas of conservation designations in an area (details supplied); to provide maps of any such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40407/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

209 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department and or its national parks and wildlife section envisages any special protection areas or special areas of conservation designations in an area (details supplied); to provide maps of any such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40407/10]

208 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide advice regarding conservation regulations that apply to agricultural land bordering rivers that have become habitats for wild geese and wild ducks in the past ten years; to direct this information towards farms whose annual crops are damaged by the forage of such wild birds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

208 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide advice regarding conservation regulations that apply to agricultural land bordering rivers that have become habitats for wild geese and wild ducks in the past ten years; to direct this information towards farms whose annual crops are damaged by the forage of such wild birds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/10]

215 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the publication of a draft development levy scheme is a reserved function of a local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40462/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

215 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the publication of a draft development levy scheme is a reserved function of a local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40462/10]

207 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is appropriate for a local authority to attach a condition to the granting of a planning application seeking full payment of levies where a change of use is sought, planning permission was previously granted, all conditions attaching to that planning permission were complied with, no further improvement to the local infrastructure is required, no further expenditure is required from the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40404/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

207 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is appropriate for a local authority to attach a condition to the granting of a planning application seeking full payment of levies where a change of use is sought, planning permission was previously granted, all conditions attaching to that planning permission were complied with, no further improvement to the local infrastructure is required, no further expenditure is required from the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40404/10]

206 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the various sewerage schemes in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40396/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

206 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the various sewerage schemes in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40396/10]

222 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis on which landlords who have signed up to the rental accommodation scheme are not required to pay the non-principal private residence charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40726/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

222 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis on which landlords who have signed up to the rental accommodation scheme are not required to pay the non-principal private residence charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40726/10]

205 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rationale for landlords who sign up to the rental assistance scheme not being required to pay the non-principal private residence charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40385/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

205 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the rationale for landlords who sign up to the rental assistance scheme not being required to pay the non-principal private residence charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40385/10]

Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the Government will abide by the judgment of the High Court and accept the motion tabled by the Sinn Féin Deputies that the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil, consequent on the election to the European Parliament of Pat “The Cope” Gallagher a Member for the constituency of Donegal South-West; when the Government will provide for the holding of the by-elections in Donegal South-West, Dublin South, Waterford and Donegal North-East; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the Government will abide by the judgment of the High Court and accept the motion tabled by the Sinn Féin Deputies that the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil, consequent on the election to the European Parliament of Pat “The Cope” Gallagher a Member for the constituency of Donegal South-West; when the Government will provide for the holding of the by-elections in Donegal South-West, Dublin South, Waterford and Donegal North-East; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in his capacity of overseeing electoral law, the implications for the Government following the judgment of the High Court that there has been an unreasonable delay in the holding of by-elections; his plans regarding the timing of the by-elections; the legal consequences for a continued delay in holding of the by-elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in his capacity of overseeing electoral law, the implications for the Government following the judgment of the High Court that there has been an unreasonable delay in the holding of by-elections; his plans regarding the timing of the by-elections; the legal consequences for a continued delay in holding of the by-elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he plans to take arising from the judgment of the High Court today in the case taken in relation to the outstanding Donegal South-West by-election.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he plans to take arising from the judgment of the High Court today in the case taken in relation to the outstanding Donegal South-West by-election.

Verzoek leden Bashir en Jansen (SP) tot het houden van een kennismakings-AO met de nieuwe bewindspersonen van Infrastructuur en Milieu

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 November 2010

Verzoek leden Bashir en Jansen (SP) tot het houden van een kennismakings-AO met de nieuwe bewindspersonen van Infrastructuur en Milieu

521 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the proportion of the agri-environment options scheme funded by the Exchequer and the proportion funded by the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40212/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2010

521 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the proportion of the agri-environment options scheme funded by the Exchequer and the proportion funded by the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40212/10]

487 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application under the agri-environment options scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39870/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2010

487 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application under the agri-environment options scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39870/10]

482 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REP scheme participants who have completed their five year plan in the past 12 months; the corresponding number of completed applications received under the replacement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39782/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2010

482 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of REP scheme participants who have completed their five year plan in the past 12 months; the corresponding number of completed applications received under the replacement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39782/10]