Environment

451. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if persons (details supplied) in County Cork are entitled to an exemption from the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51182/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

451. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if persons (details supplied) in County Cork are entitled to an exemption from the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51182/12]

450. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the powers that county managers have to amend or disband the following agencies which are structures or sub-structures of the county development boards, county childcare committees, joint policing committees and volunteer centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51179/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

450. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the powers that county managers have to amend or disband the following agencies which are structures or sub-structures of the county development boards, county childcare committees, joint policing committees and volunteer centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51179/12]

449. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to change Section 129 of the Local Government Act 2001 to facilitate the disbanding of the county development board in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51178/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

449. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to change Section 129 of the Local Government Act 2001 to facilitate the disbanding of the county development board in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51178/12]

448. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the allocation Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council received from the Local Government Fund in 2011 and 2012; the amount by which the fund was reduced as a result of the rate of payment of the household charge in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51093/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

448. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the allocation Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council received from the Local Government Fund in 2011 and 2012; the amount by which the fund was reduced as a result of the rate of payment of the household charge in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51093/12]

447. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the allocation Fingal County Council received from the Local Government Fund in 2011 and 2012; the amount by which the fund was reduced as a result of the rate of payment of the household charge in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51092/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

447. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the allocation Fingal County Council received from the Local Government Fund in 2011 and 2012; the amount by which the fund was reduced as a result of the rate of payment of the household charge in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51092/12]

446. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the allocation South Dublin County Council received from the Local Government Fund in 2011 and 2012; the amount by which the fund was reduced as a result of the rate of payment of the household charge in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51091/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

446. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the allocation South Dublin County Council received from the Local Government Fund in 2011 and 2012; the amount by which the fund was reduced as a result of the rate of payment of the household charge in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51091/12]

445. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that essential funding will be maintained in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51075/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

445. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that essential funding will be maintained in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51075/12]

444. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the outcome if a council fails to act on a Section 160 against an unauthorised development. [51021/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

444. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the outcome if a council fails to act on a Section 160 against an unauthorised development. [51021/12]

443. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason funding has not yet been made available to an organisation (details supplied) in County Monaghan, a facility which provides services for the homeless and those with addictions; if Monaghan County Council should discharge the funds directly and then recoup them from the relevant Department or is it more appropriate for the local authority to apply to his Department for the funding at the start of each year and wait until the funds are forwarded his Department before payment is made since same is not explicitly stated in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1988 as amended by S.I. 157/2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51016/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

443. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason funding has not yet been made available to an organisation (details supplied) in County Monaghan, a facility which provides services for the homeless and those with addictions; if Monaghan County Council should discharge the funds directly and then recoup them from the relevant Department or is it more appropriate for the local authority to apply to his Department for the funding at the start of each year and wait until the funds are forwarded his Department before payment is made since same is not explicitly stated in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1988 as amended by S.I. 157/2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51016/12]

442. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of electors in each of the categories denoted by the letters (L) (D) (E) on the voters register for each of the Dáil constituencies, who have restricted voting because they are registered to vote in Local Elections only (L), to vote in local Dáil and European elections only (D), to vote in local and European elections only (E); if he will now readjust the electorate and turnout percentages in the official results maintained by his Department for the recent referendum to reflect this [51011/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

442. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of electors in each of the categories denoted by the letters (L) (D) (E) on the voters register for each of the Dáil constituencies, who have restricted voting because they are registered to vote in Local Elections only (L), to vote in local Dáil and European elections only (D), to vote in local and European elections only (E); if he will now readjust the electorate and turnout percentages in the official results maintained by his Department for the recent referendum to reflect this [51011/12]

441. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of electors in each of the categories denoted by the letters (L) (D) (E) on the voters register for the constituency of Dublin South East who have restricted voting because they are registered to vote in Local Elections only (L), to vote in local Dáil and European elections only (D), to vote in local and European elections only (E); if he will now readjust the electorate and turnout percentages in the official results maintained by his Department for the recent referendum to reflect this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51010/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

441. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of electors in each of the categories denoted by the letters (L) (D) (E) on the voters register for the constituency of Dublin South East who have restricted voting because they are registered to vote in Local Elections only (L), to vote in local Dáil and European elections only (D), to vote in local and European elections only (E); if he will now readjust the electorate and turnout percentages in the official results maintained by his Department for the recent referendum to reflect this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51010/12]

440. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his Departments role from 2013 onwards in administering and managing funds for local authorities once a local government tax is introduced; if details of the expenditure will be available to public representatives through Dáil questions; if overall accountability will be held by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51006/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

440. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his Departments role from 2013 onwards in administering and managing funds for local authorities once a local government tax is introduced; if details of the expenditure will be available to public representatives through Dáil questions; if overall accountability will be held by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51006/12]

439. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost to local authorities of continuous maintenance of local authority housing in 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51005/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

439. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost to local authorities of continuous maintenance of local authority housing in 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51005/12]

438. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on his proposal to offer families in social housing an incentive to buy their properties, while at the same time introducing a mortgage to rent scheme which will in turn bring private properties owned by a person and the bank to within the remit of his Department and social housing organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51004/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

438. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on his proposal to offer families in social housing an incentive to buy their properties, while at the same time introducing a mortgage to rent scheme which will in turn bring private properties owned by a person and the bank to within the remit of his Department and social housing organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51004/12]

437. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of empty housing units in Dublin in which the development is under the remit of the National Assets Management Agency; the number of housing units required by Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; his views on the viability of using State owned properties that are under the remit of NAMA as accommodation for these families and persons as an alternative to sourcing extra funding for new properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51003/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

437. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of empty housing units in Dublin in which the development is under the remit of the National Assets Management Agency; the number of housing units required by Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; his views on the viability of using State owned properties that are under the remit of NAMA as accommodation for these families and persons as an alternative to sourcing extra funding for new properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51003/12]

436. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of electors in each of the categories denoted by the letters (L) (D) (E) on the voters register for each of the Dáil constituencies, who have restricted voting because they are registered to vote in Local Elections only (L), to vote in local Dáil and European elections only (D), to vote in local and European elections only (E); if he will now readjust the electorate and turnout percentages in the official results maintained by his Department for the recent referendum to reflect this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50959/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

436. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of electors in each of the categories denoted by the letters (L) (D) (E) on the voters register for each of the Dáil constituencies, who have restricted voting because they are registered to vote in Local Elections only (L), to vote in local Dáil and European elections only (D), to vote in local and European elections only (E); if he will now readjust the electorate and turnout percentages in the official results maintained by his Department for the recent referendum to reflect this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50959/12]

435. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of electors in each of the categories denoted by the letters (L) (D) (E) on the voters register for the constituency of Cork South West who have restricted voting because they are registered to vote in Local Elections only (L), to vote in local Dáil and European elections only (D), to vote in local and European elections only (E); if he will now readjust the electorate and turnout percentages in the official results maintained by his Department for the recent referendum to reflect this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50958/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

435. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of electors in each of the categories denoted by the letters (L) (D) (E) on the voters register for the constituency of Cork South West who have restricted voting because they are registered to vote in Local Elections only (L), to vote in local Dáil and European elections only (D), to vote in local and European elections only (E); if he will now readjust the electorate and turnout percentages in the official results maintained by his Department for the recent referendum to reflect this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50958/12]

434. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether planning legislation is adequate to deal with persistent and vexatious planning objections and complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50868/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

434. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether planning legislation is adequate to deal with persistent and vexatious planning objections and complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50868/12]

433. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider providing persons who pay the household charge and property tax with an annual performance indicator of their local authority to show the services it is providing and the value for money it is giving to persons who are funding it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50857/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

433. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider providing persons who pay the household charge and property tax with an annual performance indicator of their local authority to show the services it is providing and the value for money it is giving to persons who are funding it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50857/12]

432. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the recent Supreme Court decision in relation to the wording of the information booklet on the recent Children's Referendum, the action he will take in the future to ensure that a similar situation does not occur again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51283/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

432. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the recent Supreme Court decision in relation to the wording of the information booklet on the recent Children's Referendum, the action he will take in the future to ensure that a similar situation does not occur again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51283/12]

431. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 691 of 6 November 2012, if he will provide the total of the persons employed in the following roles in the children's referendum who were immediately previously unemployed or on the live register; special presiding officers, presiding officers, supervisory presiding officers and area inspectors, poll clerks, count supervisors, count calculators and counters. [51143/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

431. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 691 of 6 November 2012, if he will provide the total of the persons employed in the following roles in the children's referendum who were immediately previously unemployed or on the live register; special presiding officers, presiding officers, supervisory presiding officers and area inspectors, poll clerks, count supervisors, count calculators and counters. [51143/12]

430. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with reference to motor trade plates which cost €330, his views on the status of Republic of Ireland trade plates in Northern Ireland and on confiscations in Northern Ireland of cars with legitimate Republic of Ireland trade plates; if in view of the fact that motor trade in this State can involve travel through Northern Ireland; if he will raise this matter at an upcoming meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51101/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

430. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with reference to motor trade plates which cost €330, his views on the status of Republic of Ireland trade plates in Northern Ireland and on confiscations in Northern Ireland of cars with legitimate Republic of Ireland trade plates; if in view of the fact that motor trade in this State can involve travel through Northern Ireland; if he will raise this matter at an upcoming meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51101/12]

406. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will transfer administration of the rent supplement to local authorities under the Department of the Environment, Community, and Local Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51468/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2012

406. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will transfer administration of the rent supplement to local authorities under the Department of the Environment, Community, and Local Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51468/12]

Brief van de staatssecretarissen van Infrastructuur en Milieu en van Economische Zaken over fraude bij biogasinstallaties

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 November 2012

Brief van de staatssecretarissen van Infrastructuur en Milieu en van Economische Zaken over fraude bij biogasinstallaties

Schlachtungen in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Schlachtungen in Österreich

TBC

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend TBC <i>(Tuberkulose bei Menschen, Wild-, Nutz- und Haustieren)</i>

TBC

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend TBC <i>(Tuberkulose bei Menschen, Wild-, Nutz- und Haustieren)</i>

Environmental Issues and Irish EU Presidency: Discussion with EU Environment Commissioner

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2012

Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht

Amendment of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment

European Union · European Parliament · 19 November 2012

Antwoorden op vragen van de commissie inzake de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu (XII) voor het jaar 2013, de begrotingsstaat van het Infrastructuurfonds voor het jaar 2013 en de antwoorden op de vragen over deze begrotingsstaten d.d. 30 oktober 2012 (33400-XII-5 en 333400-A-8).

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 19 November 2012

Antwoorden op vragen van de commissie inzake de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu (XII) voor het jaar 2013, de begrotingsstaat van het Infrastructuurfonds voor het jaar 2013 en de antwoorden op de vragen over deze begrotingsstaten d.d. 30 oktober 2012 (33400-XII-5 en 333400-A-8).

entwicklungspolitische und ökologische Bedenken gegenüber dem Einsatz von Agrotreibstoffen

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Petra Bayr, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend entwicklungspolitische und ökologische Bedenken gegenüber dem Einsatz von Agrotreibstoffen

Atomkraftwerk Krsko in Slowenien

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef A. Riemer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend Atomkraftwerk Krsko in Slowenien

Budget für den Bereich der Wildbach- und Lawinenverbauung

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Budget für den Bereich der Wildbach- und Lawinenverbauung

Chemieunfälle

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2012

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

weniger Geld für Hochwasserschutz

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend weniger Geld für Hochwasserschutz

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013

United States · United States Senate · 16 November 2012

Carcinogen-Free Label Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2012

Carcinogen-Free Label Act of 2012 - Directs the head of each federal agency that regulates a covered product to establish a program to permit the labeling of such a product that does not contain any carcinogens as "Carcinogen-Free." Defines a "covered product" to mean any product offered for sale that is: (1) regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), or the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); and (2) intended for individual or residential use. Requires such agency heads to coordinate to develop an easily recognizable label: (1) to be affixed to a covered product to signify that it has been approved for "Carcinogen-Free" labeling, and (2) to include a notice stating that "This product does not contain known or likely carcinogens that increase your risk of cancer." Prohibits the introduction or offering for introduction into interstate commerce of a covered product affixed with a "Carcinogen-Free" label if: (1) the head of each federal agency that regulates the product has not approved an application for the labeling of the product as "Carcinogen-Free," or (2) the product contains any substance that is not listed in such application. Sets forth requirements regarding: (1) application approval and confidentiality; (2) random testing of covered products, random audits of facilities in which such products are manufactured, and measures to ensure compliance with agency guidance; (3) application fees; and (4) penalties for violations. Requires such agency heads to: (1) issue guidance to prevent the introduction of carcinogens into such product during its manufacture, storage, and transportation; and (2) post on the agency's public website a list of all covered products regulated by that agency that have been approved for labeling as "Carcinogen-Free."

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Contribution of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC) to the implementation of existing obligations, commitments and initiatives of the Member States or the EU at EU or international level in the sphere of environmental protection in marine waters

European Union · European Commission · 16 November 2012

Vertragsverletzungsverfahren gegen Temelin jetzt!

Austria · National Council · 15 November 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Vertragsverletzungsverfahren gegen Temelin jetzt!

Verbot von Schiefergas

Austria · National Council · 15 November 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verbot von Schiefergas

volle steuerliche Absetzbarkeit von Spenden für Tier- und Umweltschutz

Austria · National Council · 15 November 2012

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend volle steuerliche Absetzbarkeit von Spenden für Tier- und Umweltschutz

208. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in REP scheme 4 has been told that the Department has been instructed to hold back payment to persons that joined in 2007; if this is true, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50784/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

208. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in REP scheme 4 has been told that the Department has been instructed to hold back payment to persons that joined in 2007; if this is true, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50784/12]

204. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in each county in the State that joined the REP Scheme 4, the agri environment option scheme 1 and 2 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50695/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

204. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in each county in the State that joined the REP Scheme 4, the agri environment option scheme 1 and 2 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50695/12]

202. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if payment will issue on an agri environment options scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50664/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

202. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if payment will issue on an agri environment options scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50664/12]

177. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 710 of 6 November 2012, if he will clarify his response and state specifically if it may be possible for householders to make payments, other than the full amount or the full amount plus penalties, of the household charge to the local authority at any given stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50770/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

177. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 710 of 6 November 2012, if he will clarify his response and state specifically if it may be possible for householders to make payments, other than the full amount or the full amount plus penalties, of the household charge to the local authority at any given stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50770/12]

176. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of all public consultations his Department has carried out since the start of 2012. [50750/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

176. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of all public consultations his Department has carried out since the start of 2012. [50750/12]

175. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give a commitment not to reduce current levels of funding given to The Arts Council of Ireland and local authorities as further cuts would result in job losses within the Arts sector here which currently employs 20,755 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50739/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

175. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give a commitment not to reduce current levels of funding given to The Arts Council of Ireland and local authorities as further cuts would result in job losses within the Arts sector here which currently employs 20,755 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50739/12]

174. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the pay scale currently used in the fire services; specifically, the annual salary and expenses payable to fire chiefs, assistant fire chiefs, senior assistant chiefs, fire prevention chiefs, full-time fire fighters and part-time fire fighters. [50737/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

174. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the pay scale currently used in the fire services; specifically, the annual salary and expenses payable to fire chiefs, assistant fire chiefs, senior assistant chiefs, fire prevention chiefs, full-time fire fighters and part-time fire fighters. [50737/12]

173. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of fire chiefs, assistant fire chiefs, senior assistant chiefs, fire prevention chiefs, full-time fire fighters and part-time fire fighters currently employed in County Waterford; the number of part-time fire fighters that have resigned from the services in County Waterford in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50736/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

173. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of fire chiefs, assistant fire chiefs, senior assistant chiefs, fire prevention chiefs, full-time fire fighters and part-time fire fighters currently employed in County Waterford; the number of part-time fire fighters that have resigned from the services in County Waterford in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50736/12]

172. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 711 and 712 of 6 November 2012, the number of units held by each local authority in the current year; if he will also indicate the trends discernible in relation to his Department's scheme of long-term leasing; if, on a county basis, long-term leases are being initiated by local authorities themselves or by approved bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50733/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2012

172. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 711 and 712 of 6 November 2012, the number of units held by each local authority in the current year; if he will also indicate the trends discernible in relation to his Department's scheme of long-term leasing; if, on a county basis, long-term leases are being initiated by local authorities themselves or by approved bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50733/12]