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Question· writtenPQ 671asked

769 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department requested submissions regarding breeding of dogs; if so, when is the closing date for receipt of such submissions; the reason the process is being repeated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32994/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

769 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department requested submissions regarding breeding of dogs; if so, when is the closing date for receipt of such submissions; the reason the process is being repeated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32994/05]

Question· writtenPQ 670asked

768 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the EU Energy Directive for domestic and business premises which is due to come into effect in January 2006; if pamphlets will be issued in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32993/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

768 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the EU Energy Directive for domestic and business premises which is due to come into effect in January 2006; if pamphlets will be issued in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32993/05]

Question· writtenPQ 669asked

778 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the policy of his Department concerning some local authorities requiring that estate management companies in new housing estates are required to fund services normally provided by local authorities from homeowners’ fees. [33165/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

778 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the policy of his Department concerning some local authorities requiring that estate management companies in new housing estates are required to fund services normally provided by local authorities from homeowners’ fees. [33165/05]

Question· writtenPQ 668asked

777 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his inquiries with local authorities regarding the operation of estate management companies where new home-buyers are being billed for services normally provided by local authorities. [33164/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

777 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his inquiries with local authorities regarding the operation of estate management companies where new home-buyers are being billed for services normally provided by local authorities. [33164/05]

Question· writtenPQ 667asked

767 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the practice of local authorities making it a condition of planning permissions that management companies be formed to administer new private housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32975/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

767 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the practice of local authorities making it a condition of planning permissions that management companies be formed to administer new private housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32975/05]

Question· writtenPQ 666asked

766 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to a reply of 26 October 2005, if local authorities (details supplied) made an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32963/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

766 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to a reply of 26 October 2005, if local authorities (details supplied) made an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32963/05]

Question· writtenPQ 665asked

765 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of first-time buyers purchasing homes in the period 1998 and to date; and the number of properties purchased in Dublin and the rest of the country. [32930/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

765 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of first-time buyers purchasing homes in the period 1998 and to date; and the number of properties purchased in Dublin and the rest of the country. [32930/05]

Question· writtenPQ 664asked

763 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views regarding the environmentally impact and the amount of waste being created as a result of the mass handing out of two new free morning papers (details supplied) in Dublin; the actions he will take in relation to same. [32845/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

763 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views regarding the environmentally impact and the amount of waste being created as a result of the mass handing out of two new free morning papers (details supplied) in Dublin; the actions he will take in relation to same. [32845/05]

Question· writtenPQ 663asked

762 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the preparations which have been made by the Department for the predicted extreme weather conditions this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32842/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

762 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the preparations which have been made by the Department for the predicted extreme weather conditions this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32842/05]

Question· writtenPQ 662asked

761 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the advice he has to offer local authorities to ensure that residents of all apartments are included in the register of electors, in view of the fact that many local authorities are reporting difficulty in accessing such apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32751/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

761 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the advice he has to offer local authorities to ensure that residents of all apartments are included in the register of electors, in view of the fact that many local authorities are reporting difficulty in accessing such apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32751/05]

Question· writtenPQ 661asked

760 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will respond to the proposal, made several months ago, from Dublin City Council for the redevelopment of Tom Kelly Road flats, Dublin 2. [32693/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

760 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will respond to the proposal, made several months ago, from Dublin City Council for the redevelopment of Tom Kelly Road flats, Dublin 2. [32693/05]

Question· writtenPQ 660asked

759 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when capital funding will be provided for Monaghan County Council to build the county library at Clones, County Monaghan; his views on the fact that a site is available with planning permission granted and ready for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32673/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

759 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when capital funding will be provided for Monaghan County Council to build the county library at Clones, County Monaghan; his views on the fact that a site is available with planning permission granted and ready for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32673/05]

Question· writtenPQ 659asked

758 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when capital funding will be available for the new fire station committed for Clones, County Monaghan; his views on the fact that a site is available with planning permission granted and ready for building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32672/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

758 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when capital funding will be available for the new fire station committed for Clones, County Monaghan; his views on the fact that a site is available with planning permission granted and ready for building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32672/05]

Question· writtenPQ 657asked

756 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application for the purchasing of bog will be assessed for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32617/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

756 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application for the purchasing of bog will be assessed for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32617/05]

Question· writtenPQ 656asked

755 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the audit committee of his Department or its agencies have reviewed the risk management assessment of the proposed decentralisation proposals (details supplied); if it has approved the assessment or made any recommendations for revising the risk assessment or changing the proposed risk mitigation strategies. [32608/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

755 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the audit committee of his Department or its agencies have reviewed the risk management assessment of the proposed decentralisation proposals (details supplied); if it has approved the assessment or made any recommendations for revising the risk assessment or changing the proposed risk mitigation strategies. [32608/05]

Question· writtenPQ 655asked

754 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assessment of the financial implications of decentralisation which have been carried out and, in particular, the financial implications of the cost of training and additional staff during the on-the-job training in period; the cost of new recruitment to meet gaps in suitable applicants for the decentralised location; the cost of additional promotions to fill the positions required; if the cost of delays in redeploying staff who opt not to move with their post and cost of retraining and redeployment have been identified in respect of the proposed moves (details supplied). [32600/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

754 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assessment of the financial implications of decentralisation which have been carried out and, in particular, the financial implications of the cost of training and additional staff during the on-the-job training in period; the cost of new recruitment to meet gaps in suitable applicants for the decentralised location; the cost of additional promotions to fill the positions required; if the cost of delays in redeploying staff who opt not to move with their post and cost of retraining and redeployment have been identified in respect of the proposed moves (details supplied). [32600/05]

Question· writtenPQ 654asked

753 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to a meeting in June 2005 with the Irish Farmers’ Association, when his Department will issue compensation to farmers with lands in the Shannon Callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32591/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

753 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to a meeting in June 2005 with the Irish Farmers’ Association, when his Department will issue compensation to farmers with lands in the Shannon Callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32591/05]

Question· writtenPQ 653asked

752 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 803 of 18 October 2005, when the current scheme commenced; the position on charging for such sites under previous schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32588/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

752 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 803 of 18 October 2005, when the current scheme commenced; the position on charging for such sites under previous schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32588/05]

Question· writtenPQ 652asked

751 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which projects identified in the economic and social infrastructure element of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 have yet to be completed; the expenditure to date on those elements; the expected cost of completing them; the way in which the projected cost at completion compares with the original projection; the elements and their associated cost which have been completed by way of PPP; and the projected expenditures and years in which they will be incurred to complete the remaining projects. [32575/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

751 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which projects identified in the economic and social infrastructure element of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 have yet to be completed; the expenditure to date on those elements; the expected cost of completing them; the way in which the projected cost at completion compares with the original projection; the elements and their associated cost which have been completed by way of PPP; and the projected expenditures and years in which they will be incurred to complete the remaining projects. [32575/05]

Question· writtenPQ 651asked

750 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which the projects identified in the economic and social infrastructure element of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 have been completed; the cost of the elements that have been completed; the way in which this compared with the original assessment of their cost; the elements and their associated cost which have been completed by way of PPP. [32572/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

750 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which the projects identified in the economic and social infrastructure element of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 have been completed; the cost of the elements that have been completed; the way in which this compared with the original assessment of their cost; the elements and their associated cost which have been completed by way of PPP. [32572/05]

Question· writtenPQ 650asked

749 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the membership of his Department’s audit committee; the chairperson and the number of occasions on which it has met in the past 12 months and the agenda of the meetings. [32567/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

749 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the membership of his Department’s audit committee; the chairperson and the number of occasions on which it has met in the past 12 months and the agenda of the meetings. [32567/05]

Question· writtenPQ 649asked

748 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of sewerage schemes which have commenced construction in the Waterford constituency in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32546/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

748 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of sewerage schemes which have commenced construction in the Waterford constituency in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32546/05]

Question· writtenPQ 647asked

746 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the standard a local authority dwelling should be in before it is reallocated, as the reply to a previous question is not sufficient and does not answer the query raised, and the website address given only provides guidelines for local authorities rather than actual regulations or directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter [32512/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

746 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the standard a local authority dwelling should be in before it is reallocated, as the reply to a previous question is not sufficient and does not answer the query raised, and the website address given only provides guidelines for local authorities rather than actual regulations or directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter [32512/05]

Question· writtenPQ 646asked

745 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he does not know the number of local authorities here who have in place means testing for the disabled person’s grant scheme in view of the fact that his Department is carrying out a review of the scheme. [32502/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

745 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he does not know the number of local authorities here who have in place means testing for the disabled person’s grant scheme in view of the fact that his Department is carrying out a review of the scheme. [32502/05]

Question· writtenPQ 645asked

744 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the €18 million unspent on the disabled person’s grant scheme nationally in 2004, he has put in place a monitoring system throughout the local authorities which will enable him to reallocate funds from authorities that will not use up their allocation in 2005 to authorities that at present have spent their budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32495/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

744 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the €18 million unspent on the disabled person’s grant scheme nationally in 2004, he has put in place a monitoring system throughout the local authorities which will enable him to reallocate funds from authorities that will not use up their allocation in 2005 to authorities that at present have spent their budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32495/05]

Question· writtenPQ 644asked

743 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made regarding the decentralisation of part of his Department to Waterford city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32483/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

743 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made regarding the decentralisation of part of his Department to Waterford city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32483/05]

Question· writtenPQ 643asked

742 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expenditure by his Department on providing services through the Irish language in each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; and the breakdown of the expenditure under training, translation, advertising, bilingual signage and other. [32481/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

742 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expenditure by his Department on providing services through the Irish language in each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; and the breakdown of the expenditure under training, translation, advertising, bilingual signage and other. [32481/05]

Question· writtenPQ 642asked

741 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason Cratlagh Wood, County Donegal, has not been classified as a special area of conservation; and if he will consider classifying it as such. [32390/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

741 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason Cratlagh Wood, County Donegal, has not been classified as a special area of conservation; and if he will consider classifying it as such. [32390/05]

Question· writtenPQ 641asked

740 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the media reports that an EU regulation is to be introduced to make it obligatory for people cutting turf for domestic use to apply for planning permission or have an environmental impact assessment carried out before they can commence work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32389/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

740 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the media reports that an EU regulation is to be introduced to make it obligatory for people cutting turf for domestic use to apply for planning permission or have an environmental impact assessment carried out before they can commence work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32389/05]

Question· writtenPQ 640asked

739 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cause of the landslide and flooding in Carlingford, County Louth, on the night of 23 to 24 October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32386/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

739 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cause of the landslide and flooding in Carlingford, County Louth, on the night of 23 to 24 October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32386/05]

Question· writtenPQ 639asked

738 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, regarding social welfare recipients who are local authority tenants, his attention has been drawn to the fact that when social welfare rates of payment are increased it is possible that a part of these increases can be lost through an increase in rental payments to the local authority if the recipient’s income goes above the income threshold set by the local authority; if he intends to take steps or issue any directives to the local authorities regarding this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32742/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

738 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, regarding social welfare recipients who are local authority tenants, his attention has been drawn to the fact that when social welfare rates of payment are increased it is possible that a part of these increases can be lost through an increase in rental payments to the local authority if the recipient’s income goes above the income threshold set by the local authority; if he intends to take steps or issue any directives to the local authorities regarding this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32742/05]

Question· writtenPQ 637asked

737 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a proposal to have the Great Blasket Island declared a national monument or park; the development issues that this involves: and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32395/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

737 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a proposal to have the Great Blasket Island declared a national monument or park; the development issues that this involves: and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32395/05]

Bill· HRH.R. 4241 (109th)open

Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 2005

Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 - Provides for reconciliation of the budget for FY2006 pursuant to H.Con.Res. 95 (congressional budget resolution) by the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Education and the Workforce; (3) Energy and Commerce; (4) Financial Services; (5) the Judiciary; (6) Resources; (7) Transportation and Infrastructure; and (8) Ways and Means. Agricultural Reconciliation Act of 2005 - Prescribes or revises requirements for: (1) reduction of covered commodities and peanuts program payments; (2) reduction in advance direct payments; (3) cotton competitiveness; (4) reduction in the use of Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds for watershed rehabilitation programs; (5) reductions in funds for the conservation security program; (6) limitations on use of CCC funds for agricultural management assistance programs; and (7) termination of the use of CCC funds for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements programs. Terminates funding for enhanced access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, valued-added agricultural product market development grants, rural business investment programs, rural business strategic investment grants, rural firefighters and emergency personnel grants, and for initiative for future food and agriculture systems. Revises requirements for the food stamp program, commodities for the emergency food assistance program, and food stamp residency requirements with respect to qualified aliens. Authorizes federal payments to states for 100% of administrative costs relating to disaster food stamp programs in effect during the presidentially declared emergency in response to Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita. Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act of 2005 - Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) require universal engagement and family self-sufficiency plans with respect to block grants to states for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); and (2) revise work participation requirements and work-related performance improvement. Promotion and Support of Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Act of 2005 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to establish a fatherhood program. Amends the SSA to provide state option to make TANF programs mandatory partners with one-stop employment training centers. Expresses the sense of Congress that a state welfare-to-work program should include a mentoring program. Places a prohibition on offshoring for states who receive block grants for TANF. Caring for Children Act of 2005 - Amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 with respect to child care and a waiver of authority to expand the availability of services under such Act. Establishes program coordination demonstration projects. Higher Education Budget Reconciliation Act of 2005 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to: (1) student loans; (2) unsubsidized Stafford loans; (3) elimination on termination dates from Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act of 2004; (4) loan fees from lenders; and (5) higher education relief. Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to revise Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums. Medicaid Reconciliation Act of 2005 - Amends SSA title XIX (Medicaid) regarding: (1) prescription drugs under Medicaid; (2) revision of asset transfer rules; (3) expanded access to certain benefits; (4) managed care organization provider tax reform; (5) Medicaid transformation grants; (6) modified enforcement of documentation requirements; (7) emergency services furnished by noncontract providers for Medicaid managed care enrollees; (8) adjustment in computation of Medicaid federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) to disregard an extraordinary employer pension contribution; (9) Health Opportunity Accounts; (10) Hurricane Katrina health care relief; and (11) Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Energy Relief. Digital Television Transition Act of 2005 - Provides for: (1) additional deadlines for the analog spectrum recovery; (2) auction of recovered spectrum; (3) revision of the Digital Television Conversion Fund; (4) establishment of a digital-to-analog converter box program and a Public Safety Interoperable Communications Fund; (5) low-power television transition and digital-to-analog conversion; (6) consumer education regarding analog televisions; and (7) deployment of broadband wireless technologies. Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 - Requires merger of the Bank Insurance Fund and the Savings Association Insurance Fund into the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF). Revises requirements for deposit insurance coverage, reserve ratio and reserve range, and DIF restoration plans. Requires studies of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) structure, expenses, certain activities, and further possible changes to the deposit insurance system. FHA Asset Disposition Act of 2005 - Provides for Federal Housing Administration asset disposition. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require fees with respect to immigration services for intracompany transferees. Federal Judgeship Act of 2005 - Provides for: (1) circuit judges for the circuit courts of appeals; (2) district judges for the district courts; (3) establishment of a judicial district in the Virgin Islands; and (4) revisions of the jurisdiction of the Virgin Islands court and its jurisdiction over income tax matters. Enhanced Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2005 - Provides for: (1) additional bankruptcy judgeships; (2) temporary bankruptcy judgeships; and (3) conversion of existing temporary bankruptcy judgeships. Judicial Administration and Improvements Act of 2005 - Modifies: (1) the number and composition of circuit courts; (2) the number of circuit judges; (3) places of circuit courts; and (4) requirements for judicial assignments. Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act of 2005 - Provides for: (1) a leasing program for lands within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; and (2) national mining and minerals policy. Northern Nevada Sustainable Development in Mining Act - Provides for disposal of certain public lands in Nevada. Central Idaho Sustainable Development in Mining Act - Provides for disposal of certain public lands in Idaho. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify requirements for commercial leasing of oil shale and tar sands. Ocean State Options Act of 2005 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act regarding: (1) determination of adjacent zones and planning areas; (2) administration of leasing, including natural gas leases; (3) reservation of lands and rights; (4) environmental studies; and (5) review of OCS development and production plans. Federal Energy Natural Resources Enhancement Fund Act of 2005 - Establishes the Federal Energy Natural Resources Enhancement Fund. Terminates the effect of all existing federal law prohibiting the spending of appropriated funds to conduct oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing activities for OCS areas. Renames the Minerals Management Service as the National Ocean Energy and Royalty Service. Rigs to Reefs Act of 2005 - Authorizes use of decommissioned offshore oil and gas platforms and other facilities for mariculture, artificial reef, and scientific research, or other uses. Establishes the Federal Energy and Mineral Resources Professional Development (FEMRPD) Fund. Energy and Mineral Schools Reinvestment Act - Requires use of FEMRPD funds to maintain and restore historic and existing petroleum and mining engineering education programs. Establishes a Committee on Petroleum, Mining, and Mineral Engineering and Energy and Mineral Resource Education. Prohibits new OCS onshore and offshore mineral lease fees after January 1, 2005. Establishes the Atlantic OCS Region and the Pacific OCS Region headquarters. National Geologic Data and Mapping Fund Act of 2005 - Establishes the National Geological Data and Mapping Fund. Prescribes requirements for: (1) leases for areas located within 100 miles of California or Florida; (2) the sale and conveyance of certain federal lands; and (3) extension of vessel tonnage duties. Work, Marriage, and Family Promotion Reconciliation Act of 2005 - Amends the SSA to modify requirements relating to: (1) the TANF program; (2) child (foster) care; (3) child support; (4) child welfare; and (5) supplemental security income (SSI). Promotion and Support of Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Act of 2005 (sic) - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to establish a fatherhood program. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to repeal requirements for the annual distribution of the continued dumping and subsidy offset.

Law· Gesetzgebung16/341enacted

Gesetz zu dem Protokoll vom 21. Mai 2003 über die strategische Umweltprüfung zum Übereinkommen über die Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung im grenzüberschreitenden Rahmen (Vertragsgesetz zum SEA-Protokoll) (G-SIG: 16019007)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 November 2005

<strong>Bezug:</strong> Gesetz zur Einführung einer Strategischen Umweltprüfung und zur Umsetzung der Richtlinie 2001/42/EG (SUPG) vom 25.6.2005, BGBl I, Nr. 37 S. 1746 (s. GESTA 15. WP 1-N17) <p><strong>Inhalt:</strong> Ratifikation des in Kiew am 21. Mai 2003 unterzeichneten UN ECE- Protokolls über die strategische Umweltprüfung (SEA-Protokoll): Pflicht zur Durchführung strategischer Umweltprüfungen mit Beteiligung von Behörden und Öffentlichkeit bei bestimmten Plänen und Programmen mit voraussichtlich erheblichen Umweltauswirkungen (entspricht den Vorgaben der SUP-Richtlinie, bereits in nationales Recht umgesetzt durch das SUPG vom 25. Juni 2005).<br />Den öffentlichen Haushalten entstehen keine zusätzlichen Kosten. </p> <p> </p>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3571/Jschriftliche anfrage

"Kühlschrank-Pickerl"

Austria · National Council · 3 November 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend "Kühlschrank-Pickerl" <i>(Kühlgeräteentsorgung)</i>

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

322 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be provided for a women’s refuge at a proposed site (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the significant increase in violence against women in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32320/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

322 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be provided for a women’s refuge at a proposed site (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the significant increase in violence against women in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32320/05]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provisions he has made with regard to supporting the establishment of a women’s refuge in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32315/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

321 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provisions he has made with regard to supporting the establishment of a women’s refuge in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32315/05]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of women’s refuges which currently exist here; the respective locations of these refuges; his proposals to develop further refuges of this sort; if so, where it is proposed they be established; if funding will be contributed towards such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32314/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

320 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of women’s refuges which currently exist here; the respective locations of these refuges; his proposals to develop further refuges of this sort; if so, where it is proposed they be established; if funding will be contributed towards such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32314/05]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outstanding documentation required by his Department in order that the payment of a new house grant to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32279/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

319 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outstanding documentation required by his Department in order that the payment of a new house grant to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32279/05]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to issue guidelines to local authorities on the issue of development on flood plains in view of recent research and experiences worldwide. [32277/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

318 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to issue guidelines to local authorities on the issue of development on flood plains in view of recent research and experiences worldwide. [32277/05]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the communications he has had with the European Commission in relation to the use of jet skis and quad bikes and so on in areas designated for protection as Natura 2000 sites; and the actions he proposes to take to ensure these activities are fully assessed for their potential impact on the conservation value of the site. [32276/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

317 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the communications he has had with the European Commission in relation to the use of jet skis and quad bikes and so on in areas designated for protection as Natura 2000 sites; and the actions he proposes to take to ensure these activities are fully assessed for their potential impact on the conservation value of the site. [32276/05]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

316 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outstanding complaints of which the European Commission has notified to Ireland for which he has ministerial responsibility, detailing the main causes of the complaint and the stage of same. [32275/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

316 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outstanding complaints of which the European Commission has notified to Ireland for which he has ministerial responsibility, detailing the main causes of the complaint and the stage of same. [32275/05]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

315 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take in regard to fees which are being, and which have been, paid to local authorities and An Bord Pleanála for submissions made by the public under the EIA directive if the European Court of Justice rules that such a fee infringes European law. [32274/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

315 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he intends to take in regard to fees which are being, and which have been, paid to local authorities and An Bord Pleanála for submissions made by the public under the EIA directive if the European Court of Justice rules that such a fee infringes European law. [32274/05]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to contest to the end the case brought before the European Court of Justice against Ireland for requiring a €20 fee for making submissions regarding a development which is covered by the EIA directive. [32273/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

314 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to contest to the end the case brought before the European Court of Justice against Ireland for requiring a €20 fee for making submissions regarding a development which is covered by the EIA directive. [32273/05]

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