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Question· writtenPQ 499asked

499. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the concessions on water charges that are being proposed for community and voluntary organisations such as sports clubs, crèches and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44874/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

499. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the concessions on water charges that are being proposed for community and voluntary organisations such as sports clubs, crèches and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44874/14]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 497 of 11 November 2014, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many persons cannot afford to pay their motor tax in a single lump sum and that they are then penalised with extra costs for paying the tax every three or six months; and the steps he will take to ensure a fairer system is put in place. [44828/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

498. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 497 of 11 November 2014, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many persons cannot afford to pay their motor tax in a single lump sum and that they are then penalised with extra costs for paying the tax every three or six months; and the steps he will take to ensure a fairer system is put in place. [44828/14]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

497. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 497 of 11 November 2014, the costs of administering a single renewal notice and tax disc. [44827/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

497. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 497 of 11 November 2014, the costs of administering a single renewal notice and tax disc. [44827/14]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

496. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the existing powers in planning legislation that could be used to prevent fast food outlets setting up in close proximity to schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44818/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

496. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the existing powers in planning legislation that could be used to prevent fast food outlets setting up in close proximity to schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44818/14]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

495. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has directed Sligo County Council to include measures in its annual budget to ensure that the council will return a surplus of €1 million on its revenue account for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44807/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

495. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has directed Sligo County Council to include measures in its annual budget to ensure that the council will return a surplus of €1 million on its revenue account for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44807/14]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

494. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 13 November 2014, if he will provide a list of all the names of the individual representatives of his Department, the County and City Management Association, the Local Government Management Agency, the Water Services Transition Office, Irish Water, and Irish Congress of Trade Unions and affiliated unions who have been part of, or continue to be part of, the Irish Water consultative group from September 2012 to date; if a person (details supplied) was responsible for appointing the persons to the group; if not, if he will indicate the person responsible for appointing the persons to the group and whether this required ministerial consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44804/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

494. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 13 November 2014, if he will provide a list of all the names of the individual representatives of his Department, the County and City Management Association, the Local Government Management Agency, the Water Services Transition Office, Irish Water, and Irish Congress of Trade Unions and affiliated unions who have been part of, or continue to be part of, the Irish Water consultative group from September 2012 to date; if a person (details supplied) was responsible for appointing the persons to the group; if not, if he will indicate the person responsible for appointing the persons to the group and whether this required ministerial consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44804/14]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

493. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has undertaken a study of the additional costs for one-off houses generated by the new building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44766/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

493. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has undertaken a study of the additional costs for one-off houses generated by the new building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44766/14]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

492. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has considered mandatory project insurance in view of the new building regulation regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44765/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

492. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has considered mandatory project insurance in view of the new building regulation regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44765/14]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

491. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the implementation of the new building regulations introduced in March 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44764/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

491. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the implementation of the new building regulations introduced in March 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44764/14]

Question· writtenPQ 490asked

490. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will publish the minutes of all meetings of the Irish Water consultative group in view of the fact that this group agreed service level agreements which will have significant financial implications for Irish taxpayers for many years to come. [45493/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

490. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will publish the minutes of all meetings of the Irish Water consultative group in view of the fact that this group agreed service level agreements which will have significant financial implications for Irish taxpayers for many years to come. [45493/14]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

489. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the water conservation payment will be issued to all households regardless of whether they use both water in and water out or just one aspect of the water services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45395/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

489. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the water conservation payment will be issued to all households regardless of whether they use both water in and water out or just one aspect of the water services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45395/14]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if private group water scheme users will receive a water conservation payment; if individual private well users will receive a water conservation payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45394/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

488. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if private group water scheme users will receive a water conservation payment; if individual private well users will receive a water conservation payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45394/14]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

487. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total cost of the water conservation payment; the date recipients will receive it; the total amount of money his Department has received from the Exchequer to fund the new payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45393/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

487. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total cost of the water conservation payment; the date recipients will receive it; the total amount of money his Department has received from the Exchequer to fund the new payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45393/14]

Question· writtenPQ 486asked

486. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 524 and 620 of 6 June 2012, if will provide a costing of implementing a direct debit system for motor tax payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45376/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

486. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 524 and 620 of 6 June 2012, if will provide a costing of implementing a direct debit system for motor tax payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45376/14]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

485. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the policy that is relied upon to define acceptable levels of electromagnetic fields associated with high-tension power lines; if the policy is to be reviewed to take account of updated expert research in both the engineering and medical disciplines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45304/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

485. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the policy that is relied upon to define acceptable levels of electromagnetic fields associated with high-tension power lines; if the policy is to be reviewed to take account of updated expert research in both the engineering and medical disciplines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45304/14]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

484. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in respect of the implementation oversight group set up under the aegis of his Department to oversee the overall implementation of the October 2013 Priory Hall resolution framework, the current status of the resolution process; the steps that have been taken to keep property owners informed of the current status of the Priory Hall development; if a point of contact has been appointed by the oversight group to keep residents informed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45280/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

484. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in respect of the implementation oversight group set up under the aegis of his Department to oversee the overall implementation of the October 2013 Priory Hall resolution framework, the current status of the resolution process; the steps that have been taken to keep property owners informed of the current status of the Priory Hall development; if a point of contact has been appointed by the oversight group to keep residents informed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45280/14]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

483. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason there is a proposal to remove development funding from the non-Gaeltacht islands, that is, Inishbofin, Inishturk, Clare Island, Bere Island, Sherkin Island, Dursey Island, Whiddy Island, Long Island and Heir Island. [45116/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

483. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason there is a proposal to remove development funding from the non-Gaeltacht islands, that is, Inishbofin, Inishturk, Clare Island, Bere Island, Sherkin Island, Dursey Island, Whiddy Island, Long Island and Heir Island. [45116/14]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the proposal to remove funding from the Asthma Society of Ireland in 2016 (details supplied). [45049/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

482. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the proposal to remove funding from the Asthma Society of Ireland in 2016 (details supplied). [45049/14]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of a disadvantaged areas scheme grant and agri-environment options scheme grant for 2013 and 2014 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45011/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

231. Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of a disadvantaged areas scheme grant and agri-environment options scheme grant for 2013 and 2014 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45011/14]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding repayment of back money in the rural environment protection scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44796/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

220. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding repayment of back money in the rural environment protection scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44796/14]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the potential negative impact on the environment, workers and consumers rights, as highlighted by trade unions and other organisations here and across Europe, in relation to the transatlantic trade and investment partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44332/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2014

122. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the potential negative impact on the environment, workers and consumers rights, as highlighted by trade unions and other organisations here and across Europe, in relation to the transatlantic trade and investment partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44332/14]

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3127/Jschriftliche anfrage

Folgen des Pestizideinsatzes

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Folgen des Pestizideinsatzes <i>(in der Landwirtschaft)</i>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3121/Jschriftliche anfrage

mangelhafte und unzulängliche Zusammenfassung und unzweckmäßige formale Aufbereitung der Tierversuchsstatistik 2013

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Wirtschaft betreffend mangelhafte und unzulängliche Zusammenfassung und unzweckmäßige formale Aufbereitung der Tierversuchsstatistik 2013

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3110/Jschriftliche anfrage

Artenschutzkonferenz in Ecuador

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef A. Riemer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Artenschutzkonferenz in Ecuador

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3129/Jschriftliche anfrage

Gewässerverunreinigung entlang der Packautobahn

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Gewässerverunreinigung entlang der Packautobahn <i>(in der Steiermark)</i>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3130/Jschriftliche anfrage

Verfahrensstand des Amtsmissbrauchsverfahrens Schwarze Sulm

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Verfahrensstand des Amtsmissbrauchsverfahrens Schwarze Sulm

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3111/Jschriftliche anfrage

Artenschutzkonferenz in Ecuador

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef A. Riemer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit betreffend Artenschutzkonferenz in Ecuador

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3113/Jschriftliche anfrage

Ausbau der Speicherkapazitäten bis 2050

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Wirtschaft betreffend Ausbau der Speicherkapazitäten <i>(von Energiespeichern)</i> bis 2050

Record· Mündliche Anfrage68/Mmündliche anfrage

Kennzeichnungspflicht für den Handel mit Zuchttieren und deren Zuchtmaterial von Klon-Tieren

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber (Grüne) an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit Dr. Sabine Oberhauser, MAS betreffend Kennzeichnungspflicht für den Handel mit Zuchttieren und deren Zuchtmaterial von Klon-Tieren <br><br>Werden Sie sich dafür einsetzen, dass in der EU-Verordnung über Tierzucht- und Abstammungsbestimmungen für den Handel mit Zuchttieren und deren Zuchtmaterial die Kennzeichnungspflicht auch auf Tiere und Zuchtmaterial ausgedehnt wird, dass von Klon-Tieren stammt?

Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag803/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag

Österreichs Beitrag zum Gelingen der UN-Klimakonferenzen in Lima 2014 und Paris 2015 - Einhaltung des Copenhagen Accords und Finanzierungszusagen für den Green Climate Fund

Austria · National Council · 20 November 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Österreichs Beitrag zum Gelingen der UN-Klimakonferenzen in Lima 2014 und Paris 2015 - Einhaltung des Copenhagen Accords und Finanzierungszusagen für den Green Climate Fund

Question· Written questionUIN 215463answered

Food and Environment Research Agency

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 November 2014

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what bids her Department has received from the private sector to be a joint venture partner for the Food and Environment Research Agency.

Question· Written questionUIN 215493answered

Food and Environment Research Agency

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 November 2014

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to make a final decision on the preferred bidder for the joint venture partner for the Food and Environment Research Agency.

Question· Written questionUIN 215498answered

Food and Environment Research Agency

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 November 2014

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has found a joint venture partner for the Food and Environment Research Agency; and if she will make a statement.

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any development contributions in respect of water services or wastewater services have been attached to planning permissions by any planning authority in the State since 1 January 2014; if any moneys have been taken in respect of these permissions; if any moneys have been returned; if he is satisfied that planning authorities have fully abided by circular PL 21/2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44752/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

152. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any development contributions in respect of water services or wastewater services have been attached to planning permissions by any planning authority in the State since 1 January 2014; if any moneys have been taken in respect of these permissions; if any moneys have been returned; if he is satisfied that planning authorities have fully abided by circular PL 21/2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44752/14]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on progress being made and an expected publication timeframe for planning guidelines regarding development of wind energy infrastructure in view of the ongoing developments and plans by wind energy providers in local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44749/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

151. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on progress being made and an expected publication timeframe for planning guidelines regarding development of wind energy infrastructure in view of the ongoing developments and plans by wind energy providers in local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44749/14]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he received a request from the cathaoirleach and members of Sligo County Council to meet with the elected representatives to discuss the council's serious financial situation; the purpose of his visit to the offices of Sligo County Council on 13 November; if he met with the cathaoirleach or other elected councillors when he visited the council offices; the person he met when he visited the council offices; the outcome of the meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44748/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

150. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he received a request from the cathaoirleach and members of Sligo County Council to meet with the elected representatives to discuss the council's serious financial situation; the purpose of his visit to the offices of Sligo County Council on 13 November; if he met with the cathaoirleach or other elected councillors when he visited the council offices; the person he met when he visited the council offices; the outcome of the meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44748/14]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it has been drawn to his attention that it is a reserved function of the elected members to adopt a council budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44747/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

149. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it has been drawn to his attention that it is a reserved function of the elected members to adopt a council budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44747/14]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, the number of staff in his data protection office; if he has a specified data protection officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44726/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

148. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, the number of staff in his data protection office; if he has a specified data protection officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44726/14]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water has appointed a data protection officer; the number of staff in its data protection office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44707/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

147. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water has appointed a data protection officer; the number of staff in its data protection office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44707/14]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the regulations he has published detailing the format of placing households moved from rent supplement to the housing assistance payment from the local authority waiting list onto the local authority transfer list; the way priority is maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44704/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

146. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the regulations he has published detailing the format of placing households moved from rent supplement to the housing assistance payment from the local authority waiting list onto the local authority transfer list; the way priority is maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44704/14]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps that have been taken to develop transfer lists in all local authorities prior to the roll out of the housing assistance payment scheme in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44703/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

145. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps that have been taken to develop transfer lists in all local authorities prior to the roll out of the housing assistance payment scheme in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44703/14]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of local authorities that operate a transfer list for social housing. [44702/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

144. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of local authorities that operate a transfer list for social housing. [44702/14]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that is being made in the area of ensuring agreement for a grandfather clause for architects who have worked in the building regulation area for years to ensure their years of experience are not lost to the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44701/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

143. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that is being made in the area of ensuring agreement for a grandfather clause for architects who have worked in the building regulation area for years to ensure their years of experience are not lost to the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44701/14]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the important work carried out by the Barrow Drainage Board in ensuring drainage for the River Barrow and surrounding areas will not be compromised in the absence of the Barrow Drainage Board, taking into account the important work this board and its staff have carried out for many years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44697/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

142. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the important work carried out by the Barrow Drainage Board in ensuring drainage for the River Barrow and surrounding areas will not be compromised in the absence of the Barrow Drainage Board, taking into account the important work this board and its staff have carried out for many years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44697/14]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the moneys formerly paid in respect of the since-abolished borough and town councils from the local government fund and through other State grants were factored into the calculations for the awarding of moneys from the equalisation portion of the local property tax for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44696/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

141. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the moneys formerly paid in respect of the since-abolished borough and town councils from the local government fund and through other State grants were factored into the calculations for the awarding of moneys from the equalisation portion of the local property tax for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44696/14]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are still restricted in accessing cash balances of development contributions held by them; if he is considering any changes in this area in view of the significant sums on balance and sums still owed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44676/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

140. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are still restricted in accessing cash balances of development contributions held by them; if he is considering any changes in this area in view of the significant sums on balance and sums still owed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44676/14]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on his Department's review of international developments on potential health effects of electromagnetic fields emanating from transmission grid infrastructure; when he expects it to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44675/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

139. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on his Department's review of international developments on potential health effects of electromagnetic fields emanating from transmission grid infrastructure; when he expects it to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44675/14]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the €323,102,783 cash balance of development contributions held by local authorities but which has not been spent, the amount that was paid in relation to water and wastewater services; if this money can be accessed by local authorities now that Irish Water has taken over responsibility for these services; if this is part of the service-level agreements in place between Irish Water and local authorities; the way local authorities are pursuing the outstanding €394,157,880 of development contributions owed but not paid; the amount that has been written off each year in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44674/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

138. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the €323,102,783 cash balance of development contributions held by local authorities but which has not been spent, the amount that was paid in relation to water and wastewater services; if this money can be accessed by local authorities now that Irish Water has taken over responsibility for these services; if this is part of the service-level agreements in place between Irish Water and local authorities; the way local authorities are pursuing the outstanding €394,157,880 of development contributions owed but not paid; the amount that has been written off each year in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44674/14]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which Kildare County Council has sought funding for specific housing proposals to alleviate the urgent and immediate problem of homelessness with particular reference to the need to acquire a number of already constructed housing units for this purpose; similarly the extent to which his Department has received specific proposals for a short- and medium-term housing construction programme to benefit all of the major towns and villages in view of the extent of the existing local authority housing waiting list and the need for urgent action in this regard; the extent to which his Department is likely to respond to such requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44654/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which Kildare County Council has sought funding for specific housing proposals to alleviate the urgent and immediate problem of homelessness with particular reference to the need to acquire a number of already constructed housing units for this purpose; similarly the extent to which his Department has received specific proposals for a short- and medium-term housing construction programme to benefit all of the major towns and villages in view of the extent of the existing local authority housing waiting list and the need for urgent action in this regard; the extent to which his Department is likely to respond to such requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44654/14]

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