Environment

135. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the plans for protection against ongoing and serious coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44631/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

135. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the plans for protection against ongoing and serious coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44631/14]

134. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legal distance that must be maintained between the water mains and gas meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44618/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

134. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legal distance that must be maintained between the water mains and gas meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44618/14]

111. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will confirm that the report in a newspaper article (details supplied) is accurate in stating that his Department's report found that one-person embassies are fraught with difficulty and suffer from drawbacks, including that such embassies should be monitored from the perspective of health and safety, isolated working environment, risk to business objectives and operational capacity; the steps that have been taken to address these concerns in respect of the Irish Embassy to the Holy See; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44648/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

111. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will confirm that the report in a newspaper article (details supplied) is accurate in stating that his Department's report found that one-person embassies are fraught with difficulty and suffer from drawbacks, including that such embassies should be monitored from the perspective of health and safety, isolated working environment, risk to business objectives and operational capacity; the steps that have been taken to address these concerns in respect of the Irish Embassy to the Holy See; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44648/14]

55. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their agri-environment options scheme payment. [44583/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2014

55. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their agri-environment options scheme payment. [44583/14]

A bill to remove a limitation on a prohibition relating to permits for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2014

Makes permanent a prohibition exempting from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) a vessel under 79 feet in length or a fishing vessel for any discharge: (1) of effluent from properly functioning marine engines, or of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (2) that is incidental to the normal operation of those vessels. (Currently, the prohibition is temporary, and the time period during which the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] and any state with a state permit program are prohibited from requiring a NPDES permit ends on December 18, 2014. This prohibition does not apply, however, with respect to garbage discharged overboard, other discharges when the vessel is operating in a capacity other than as a means of transportation, discharges of ballast water held in ships to increase stability, or any discharge that contributes to a violation of a water quality standard or poses an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment.)

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2014

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for FY2015-FY2019. Requires that the Initiative carry out programs and projects for Great Lakes protection and restoration. Directs the Initiative to prioritize programs and projects, including: (1) the remediation of toxic substances and areas of concern; (2) the prevention and control of invasive species and their impacts; (3) the protection and restoration of near-shore health and the prevention and mitigation of nonpoint source pollution (water pollution that comes from many diffuse sources, such as pollution on the ground picked up by rain or snow); and (4) habitat and wildlife protection and restoration. Prohibits funding made available to implement the Initiative from being used for any water infrastructure activity (other than a green infrastructure project that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions in the Great Lakes) for which funding is made available under the clean water or drinking water state revolving fund program. Requires federal agencies to maintain the base level of funding for their Great Lakes activities without regard to funding under the Initiative and identify new activities to support the environmental goals of the Initiative.

Drinking Water Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2014

Drinking Water Protection Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan for assessing and managing risks associated with cyanotoxins in drinking water provided by public water systems. (Cyanotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.) Requires the plan to include steps and time lines to: evaluate the risk to human health from drinking water contaminated with cyanotoxins; establish, publish, and update a comprehensive list of cyanotoxins that are harmful to human health; summarize the known adverse human health effects of cyanotoxins and the factors that cause cyanobacteria to grow rapidly and make toxins; determine whether to publish health advisories for harmful cyanotoxins and establish relevant guidance; recommend feasible treatment options; and enter into cooperative agreements with, and provide technical assistance to, affected states and public water systems to manage risks associated with cyanotoxins.

Opinion of Advocate General Kokott delivered on 20 November 2014.#Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare and Others v Fipa Group srl and Others.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Consiglio di Stato.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Article 191(2) TFEU — Directive 2004/35/EC — Environmental liability — National legislation under which no provision is made for the administrative authorities to require owners of polluted land who have not contributed to that pollution to carry out preventive and remedial measures, and the sole obligation imposed concerns the reimbursement of the measures undertaken by those authorities — Whether compatible with the ‘polluter pays’ principle, the precautionary principle and the principles that preventive action should be taken and that environmental damage should be rectified at source as a matter of priority.#Case C-534/13.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 20 November 2014

Maßnahmen, um die Elektromobilität auf die Straße zu bringen

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Michael Pock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen, um die Elektromobilität auf die Straße zu bringen <i>(Änderungen der Straßenverkehrsordnung)</i>

rechtliche Schritte gegen die Errichtung eines grenznahen tschechischen Atommüll-Endlagers

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2014

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Vorlage eines Berichtes über rechtliche Schritte gegen die Errichtung eines grenznahen tschechischen Atommüll-Endlagers

Endlagerung hochradioaktiver Abfälle in Europa

Austria · National Council · 19 November 2014

Antrag der Abgeordneten Michael Pock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Endlagerung hochradioaktiver Abfälle in Europa

177. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the ministerial transport costs for the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive, for each Minister and Minister of State in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44889/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

177. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the ministerial transport costs for the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive, for each Minister and Minister of State in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44889/14]

176. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1056 of 4 November 2014, if his Department will in fact quantify for each local authority the number of housing estates involved in this problem and if, in view of the pilot project referred to in his reply, he will provide the agencies and authorities participating in that pilot project; if he will provide a roadmap which clearly indicates the various stages involved in quantifying the extent of the problems faced; the costs associated with resolving them; the legal hurdles involved where the estates remain in private ownership and any other associated issues so that individual residents within these estates may clearly grasp the scale of the problems involved; if it is his intention subject to this pilot project to seek funding in 2015 to put in place a resolution to this problem on an estate by estate basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44550/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

176. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1056 of 4 November 2014, if his Department will in fact quantify for each local authority the number of housing estates involved in this problem and if, in view of the pilot project referred to in his reply, he will provide the agencies and authorities participating in that pilot project; if he will provide a roadmap which clearly indicates the various stages involved in quantifying the extent of the problems faced; the costs associated with resolving them; the legal hurdles involved where the estates remain in private ownership and any other associated issues so that individual residents within these estates may clearly grasp the scale of the problems involved; if it is his intention subject to this pilot project to seek funding in 2015 to put in place a resolution to this problem on an estate by estate basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44550/14]

175. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the development of a marine spatial planning system including public consultation steps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44536/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

175. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the development of a marine spatial planning system including public consultation steps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44536/14]

174. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the process that the sewerage scheme for Arklow, County Wicklow went through; if such delays will be avoided in the future; if a new application will be lodged under infrastructural legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44491/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

174. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the process that the sewerage scheme for Arklow, County Wicklow went through; if such delays will be avoided in the future; if a new application will be lodged under infrastructural legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44491/14]

173. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation and the provisions that ensure that pylons are not located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44472/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

173. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation and the provisions that ensure that pylons are not located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44472/14]

172. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation and the provisions that ensure that mobile phone masts are not located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44471/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

172. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation and the provisions that ensure that mobile phone masts are not located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44471/14]

171. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation and the provisions that ensure wind turbines are not located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44470/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

171. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the legislation and the provisions that ensure wind turbines are not located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44470/14]

170. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received an application from Wicklow County Council seeking permission to purchase housing stock for public use in Arklow in view of the fact there is a difficulty with new build; the position regarding the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44461/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

170. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received an application from Wicklow County Council seeking permission to purchase housing stock for public use in Arklow in view of the fact there is a difficulty with new build; the position regarding the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44461/14]

169. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 12 November 2014 if he will respond to the specific nature of the question put to him which involved the removal of water meters and not meter boxes (details supplied); if he will specify the costs involved in this removal operation; if his attention has been drawn to the situation in the Mullinahone/Drangan area, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44432/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

169. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 12 November 2014 if he will respond to the specific nature of the question put to him which involved the removal of water meters and not meter boxes (details supplied); if he will specify the costs involved in this removal operation; if his attention has been drawn to the situation in the Mullinahone/Drangan area, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44432/14]

168. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps taken by his Department to ensure that material dumped without permission in the River Corrib at the Old Dock on Long Walk, Galway city is removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44406/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

168. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps taken by his Department to ensure that material dumped without permission in the River Corrib at the Old Dock on Long Walk, Galway city is removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44406/14]

167. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has health concerns regarding pylons being located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44469/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

167. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has health concerns regarding pylons being located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44469/14]

166. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has health concerns regarding mobile phone masts being located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44468/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

166. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has health concerns regarding mobile phone masts being located close to homes or schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44468/14]

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way his Department may positively intervene to assist children and teenagers who may find themselves attracted to a life of crime by virtue of their environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44499/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way his Department may positively intervene to assist children and teenagers who may find themselves attracted to a life of crime by virtue of their environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44499/14]

75. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when agri-environment options scheme payments for 2014 will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44508/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

75. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when agri-environment options scheme payments for 2014 will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44508/14]

73. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review an application and entitlements for single farm payment, disadvantaged areas aid payment and agri-environment options scheme payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44462/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2014

73. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review an application and entitlements for single farm payment, disadvantaged areas aid payment and agri-environment options scheme payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44462/14]

A bill to amend Public Law 110-299 to extend the time period during which permits are not required for certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels.

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2014

Extends the time period during which both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and any state with a state permit program are prohibited from requiring a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) for a vessel that is less than 79 feet in length or a fishing vessel for any discharge: (1) of effluent from properly functioning marine engines, or of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (2) that is incidental to the normal operation of those vessels. Ends the prohibition on December 18, 2015, instead of December 18, 2014. (This prohibition does not apply with respect to garbage discharged overboard, other discharges when the vessel is operating in a capacity other than as a means of transportation, ballast water [water held in ships to increase stability] discharges, or any discharge that contributes to a violation of a water quality standard or poses an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment.)

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber), 19 November 2014.#The Queen, on the application of: ClientEarth v The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Environment — Air quality — Directive 2008/50/EC — Limit values for nitrogen dioxide — Obligation to apply for postponement of the deadline by submitting an air quality plan — Penalties.#Case C‑404/13.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 19 November 2014

"Sex mit Tieren" in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 18 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend "Sex mit Tieren" in Österreich

Nationalpark-Förderung in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 18 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Nationalpark-Förderung in Österreich

"Sex mit Tieren" in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 18 November 2014

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Justiz betreffend "Sex mit Tieren" in Österreich

Chemikaliengesetz, Bundeskriminalamt-Gesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 18 November 2014

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Chemikaliengesetz 1996 und das Bundeskriminalamt-Gesetz geändert werden

532. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the progress of the recommendations contained in the construction strategy launched earlier this year, particularly on account of the housing challenges facing some parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44366/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

532. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the progress of the recommendations contained in the construction strategy launched earlier this year, particularly on account of the housing challenges facing some parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44366/14]

531. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a European Union condition, similar to the effects of the EU energy markets directives, that would require Ireland to liberalise or open up a water services market which would in turn entail the privatisation of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44327/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

531. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a European Union condition, similar to the effects of the EU energy markets directives, that would require Ireland to liberalise or open up a water services market which would in turn entail the privatisation of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44327/14]

530. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to explain the eligibility criteria for grants for replacement of septic tanks; the total funding for the grant by county; the number of applications for the grant since its introduction; and the number of grants paid. [44320/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

530. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to explain the eligibility criteria for grants for replacement of septic tanks; the total funding for the grant by county; the number of applications for the grant since its introduction; and the number of grants paid. [44320/14]

529. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon whose septic tank has failed inspection, the septic tank having not been registered, and who, through economic circumstances, is unable to meet the costs of remediation, he will issue the grant for persons who meet the income criteria and who have no possibility of meeting the costs of remediation without assistance. [44315/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

529. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon whose septic tank has failed inspection, the septic tank having not been registered, and who, through economic circumstances, is unable to meet the costs of remediation, he will issue the grant for persons who meet the income criteria and who have no possibility of meeting the costs of remediation without assistance. [44315/14]

528. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the progress of ongoing work to establish an independent standing electoral commission; and when a first proposal might be ready for discussion by Dáil Éireann. [44309/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

528. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the progress of ongoing work to establish an independent standing electoral commission; and when a first proposal might be ready for discussion by Dáil Éireann. [44309/14]

527. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the €17.2 million fee charged to Irish Water by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44308/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

527. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the €17.2 million fee charged to Irish Water by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44308/14]

525. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the dog breeds regulated under the Control of Dogs Act 1998 are legally exempt from the restrictions when being used in roles such as guide dogs for the blind; if the location of this stated exemption in the regulations is clearly highlighted; if he will provide in each of the following occurrences if these breeds are exempt from the regulations when used in the following internationally recognised roles: autism assistance, therapeutic assistance for psychological and emotional difficulties and assistance for the disabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44296/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

525. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the dog breeds regulated under the Control of Dogs Act 1998 are legally exempt from the restrictions when being used in roles such as guide dogs for the blind; if the location of this stated exemption in the regulations is clearly highlighted; if he will provide in each of the following occurrences if these breeds are exempt from the regulations when used in the following internationally recognised roles: autism assistance, therapeutic assistance for psychological and emotional difficulties and assistance for the disabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44296/14]

524. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Housing Act of 2014 will implement specific measures to increase the powers of local authorities and housing associations to properly discharge their duties as landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44278/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

524. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Housing Act of 2014 will implement specific measures to increase the powers of local authorities and housing associations to properly discharge their duties as landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44278/14]

523. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reduce the cost differential which arises when paying motor tax quarterly as compared to the cost of paying a single annual payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44269/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

523. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reduce the cost differential which arises when paying motor tax quarterly as compared to the cost of paying a single annual payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44269/14]

521. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the plans he has to provide a free-phone telephone number for Irish Water customers; the reason one has not already been set up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44241/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

521. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the plans he has to provide a free-phone telephone number for Irish Water customers; the reason one has not already been set up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44241/14]

520. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44234/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

520. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44234/14]

519. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the new regulations introduced in March 2014 that apply to architectural technologists; the way he expects architectural technologists to operate considering the extra costs now involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44212/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

519. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the new regulations introduced in March 2014 that apply to architectural technologists; the way he expects architectural technologists to operate considering the extra costs now involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44212/14]

517. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of woman currently on the waiting list for appointments in a centre (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44196/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

517. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of woman currently on the waiting list for appointments in a centre (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44196/14]

516. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the staff salary cuts that have been implemented in a centre (details supplied) in County Longford in the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive, and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44195/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

516. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the staff salary cuts that have been implemented in a centre (details supplied) in County Longford in the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive, and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44195/14]

515. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding from his Department he intends to provide for a centre (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44194/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

515. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding from his Department he intends to provide for a centre (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44194/14]

514. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details on the amount of Government funding a centre (details supplied) in County Longford has received in the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive, and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44193/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

514. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details on the amount of Government funding a centre (details supplied) in County Longford has received in the years 2009 to 2013, inclusive, and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44193/14]

513. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans within the Department to set up a new tenant purchase scheme in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44179/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

513. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans within the Department to set up a new tenant purchase scheme in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44179/14]

512. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to provide funding to local authorities for the purchase of private dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44177/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2014

512. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to provide funding to local authorities for the purchase of private dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44177/14]