Environment

387 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to correspondence sent by this Deputy in September 2009 regarding planning irregularities in Cahirciveen and non-enforcement by the local authority in question, if he has written to Kerry County Council expressing concerns regarding same; if not, if he plans to do so; if he plans to use the powers available to him under the Planning Acts to investigate the local authority in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41367/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

387 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to correspondence sent by this Deputy in September 2009 regarding planning irregularities in Cahirciveen and non-enforcement by the local authority in question, if he has written to Kerry County Council expressing concerns regarding same; if not, if he plans to do so; if he plans to use the powers available to him under the Planning Acts to investigate the local authority in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41367/09]

386 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the undermining of the tyre recovery activity compliance scheme monitoring, re-use and recycling scheme will lead to rogue operators functioning with impunity in the Border area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41348/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

386 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the undermining of the tyre recovery activity compliance scheme monitoring, re-use and recycling scheme will lead to rogue operators functioning with impunity in the Border area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41348/09]

385 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is his intention to approve a second tyre recovery activity compliance scheme to monitor the movement of tyres and promote legitimate re-use and recycling of waste tyres; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the approval of a second scheme would undermine TRACS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41347/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

385 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is his intention to approve a second tyre recovery activity compliance scheme to monitor the movement of tyres and promote legitimate re-use and recycling of waste tyres; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the approval of a second scheme would undermine TRACS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41347/09]

384 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied with the operation of the tyre recovery activity compliance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41346/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

384 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied with the operation of the tyre recovery activity compliance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41346/09]

393 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the contributions charged by a local authority (details supplied) for planning permission will be reduced in view of exceptional circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41532/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

393 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the contributions charged by a local authority (details supplied) for planning permission will be reduced in view of exceptional circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41532/09]

383 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the information contained in circular letter PD 5/2007 of 9 May 2007 is legally binding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41332/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

383 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the information contained in circular letter PD 5/2007 of 9 May 2007 is legally binding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41332/09]

382 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has the power to veto a section 49 scheme if it is not financially viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41331/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

382 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has the power to veto a section 49 scheme if it is not financially viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41331/09]

381 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the environment improvement projects that will be funded by his Department on a county basis and in order of priority; when funds for these projects will be transferred; if he will make a statement on the proposed Milford improvement scheme in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41319/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

381 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the environment improvement projects that will be funded by his Department on a county basis and in order of priority; when funds for these projects will be transferred; if he will make a statement on the proposed Milford improvement scheme in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41319/09]

380 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding is available for the proposed environmental improvement works and new carpark for Main Street, Milford, County Donegal; when these funds will be transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41316/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

380 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding is available for the proposed environmental improvement works and new carpark for Main Street, Milford, County Donegal; when these funds will be transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41316/09]

397 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a time limit within which enforcement proceedings must take place if the conditions attached to a planning permission are breached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41706/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

397 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a time limit within which enforcement proceedings must take place if the conditions attached to a planning permission are breached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41706/09]

379 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that developers can build on land that is conditioned open space in breach of the conditions of planning permissions from a few decades ago due to the fact that their location is unknown by his Department, Dublin City Council and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41291/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

379 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that developers can build on land that is conditioned open space in breach of the conditions of planning permissions from a few decades ago due to the fact that their location is unknown by his Department, Dublin City Council and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41291/09]

378 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if planning permission is required to build an enclosed smoking area in the car park of a pub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41285/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

378 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if planning permission is required to build an enclosed smoking area in the car park of a pub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41285/09]

377 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to revise the system of calculation of carbon emissions from flexifuel vehicles in view of the fact that although bioethanol cars burn less efficiently, the carbon produced is by and large the carbon absorbed by the plant as it grew, that is, a nil net effect, and this contrasts with petrol and diesel, where the carbon burnt has been absorbed into the oil over millennia or indeed electric cars which at present tend to be fuelled by oil or coal or peat burning ESB stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41284/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

377 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to revise the system of calculation of carbon emissions from flexifuel vehicles in view of the fact that although bioethanol cars burn less efficiently, the carbon produced is by and large the carbon absorbed by the plant as it grew, that is, a nil net effect, and this contrasts with petrol and diesel, where the carbon burnt has been absorbed into the oil over millennia or indeed electric cars which at present tend to be fuelled by oil or coal or peat burning ESB stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41284/09]

376 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to inform persons who live abroad and have properties here of the €200 property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41267/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

376 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to inform persons who live abroad and have properties here of the €200 property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41267/09]

388 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available for the serviced land initiative at Castlecomer, County Kilkenny; the status of the application from Kilkenny County Council; when a decision will be made; if he will expedite a response. [41382/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

388 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available for the serviced land initiative at Castlecomer, County Kilkenny; the status of the application from Kilkenny County Council; when a decision will be made; if he will expedite a response. [41382/09]

375 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application from Kilkenny County Council for funding relative to the Castlecomer serviced land initiative in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response. [41993/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

375 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application from Kilkenny County Council for funding relative to the Castlecomer serviced land initiative in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response. [41993/09]

374 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the long-term economic value methodology used by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority in its annual report will be allowed to be used by other semi-State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41848/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

374 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the long-term economic value methodology used by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority in its annual report will be allowed to be used by other semi-State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41848/09]

373 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue, on average, from the sale of dog licences per year; the way this compares with the cost of administration and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41533/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2009

373 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue, on average, from the sale of dog licences per year; the way this compares with the cost of administration and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41533/09]

After-School Partnerships Improve Results in Education (ASPIRE) Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2009

Afterschool Partnerships Improve Results in Education (ASPIRE) Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive matching grants to partnerships, composed of a state or local educational agency (LEA) and at least one college or nonprofit, community, tribal, business, labor, or career technical student organization, for the development of national model afterschool interdisciplinary education programs for secondary school students. Directs the Secretary to allot grants to states for matching subgrants to other partnerships, composed of an LEA and at least one college or organization listed above, for the development of afterschool interdisciplinary education programs for secondary school students. Gives grant and subgrant priority to programs targeting a high percentage of impoverished, struggling, or rural students and their families. Requires each partnership grantee and subgrantee to include in its program: (1) at least one activity involving mathematics and science education, language arts, writing, and reading, or history, geography, or social studies; and (2) at least one activity involving career technical education, business and entrepreneurial education, health and wellness, the environment and conservation, or arts and music education. Allows program activities to take place after school, before school, or at any other time that the school is not in session. Directs the Secretary to carry out national activities, such as providing technical assistance to grantees and subgrantees, or conducting a national evaluation of such programs.

die geplante Bodenaustauschdeponie (Schottergrube) Unterperfuss

Austria · National Council · 16 November 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Carmen Gartelgruber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend die geplante Bodenaustauschdeponie (Schottergrube) Unterperfuss

Amendement van het lid Roemer over het garanderen van rechtsbescherming van omwonenden, natuur en milieu

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 November 2009

Motie Aptroot over voorstellen voor aanpassing van de wet- en regelgeving op het gebied van natuur en milieu

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 November 2009

Motie Aptroot over voorstellen voor aanpassing van de wet- en regelgeving op het gebied van natuur en milieu

Zulagen und Nebengebühren im Bereich des Bundesministeriums für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt- und Wasserwirtschaft

Austria · National Council · 12 November 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ernest Windholz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Zulagen und Nebengebühren im Bereich des Bundesministeriums für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt- und Wasserwirtschaft

gesetzeswidrige Haltung von Legehennen in Käfigen durch einen ÖVP-Bürgermeister und Untätigkeit der Behörden

Austria · National Council · 12 November 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend gesetzeswidrige Haltung von Legehennen in Käfigen durch einen ÖVP-Bürgermeister und Untätigkeit der Behörden

gesetzwidrige Haltung von Legehennen in Käfigen durch einen ÖVP-Bürgermeister und Untätigkeit der Behörden

Austria · National Council · 12 November 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend gesetzwidrige Haltung von Legehennen in Käfigen durch einen ÖVP-Bürgermeister und Untätigkeit der Behörden

allumfassendes Konsumentenschutzpaket

Austria · National Council · 12 November 2009

Bericht des Ausschusses für Konsumentenschutz über den Antrag 582/A(E) der Abgeordneten Sigisbert Dolinschek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend allumfassendes Konsumentenschutzpaket

205 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way a figure of 35% loss of bog land has occurred in the past ten years in view of the fact that less than 1% would be caused by domestic turf cutters; if he will investigate if they are being deprived by some activities caused by others. [41238/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2009

205 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way a figure of 35% loss of bog land has occurred in the past ten years in view of the fact that less than 1% would be caused by domestic turf cutters; if he will investigate if they are being deprived by some activities caused by others. [41238/09]

204 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the €500 million that was secured from the EU as package for the cessation of turf cutting is still available following discussions by members of a committee (details supplied) and his Department officials. [41237/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2009

204 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the €500 million that was secured from the EU as package for the cessation of turf cutting is still available following discussions by members of a committee (details supplied) and his Department officials. [41237/09]

203 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an appropriate assessment is required for waste water discharges by local authorities that discharge directly into marine and freshwater special areas of conservation designated under the Habitats Directive as transposed into law here by the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations; the national competent or consent authority charged with drawing up such assessments; the bodies, institutions or authorities which were consulted in the process of drawing up the requirements for the assessments; the average cost and length of time for carrying out such an assessment; if the assessment template was submitted to the Directorate General for the Environment in the European Commission for prior approval; if final agreement or signing off by the National Parks and Wildlife Service was required before the assessment template was submitted to DG Environment for approval; the breakdown of assessments that finished at the screening stage compared with those which went on to have a full assessment; the role the competent authority has in collecting the baseline data against which projects are assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41186/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2009

203 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an appropriate assessment is required for waste water discharges by local authorities that discharge directly into marine and freshwater special areas of conservation designated under the Habitats Directive as transposed into law here by the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations; the national competent or consent authority charged with drawing up such assessments; the bodies, institutions or authorities which were consulted in the process of drawing up the requirements for the assessments; the average cost and length of time for carrying out such an assessment; if the assessment template was submitted to the Directorate General for the Environment in the European Commission for prior approval; if final agreement or signing off by the National Parks and Wildlife Service was required before the assessment template was submitted to DG Environment for approval; the breakdown of assessments that finished at the screening stage compared with those which went on to have a full assessment; the role the competent authority has in collecting the baseline data against which projects are assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41186/09]

202 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the planning and development regulations to give an applicant a right to make a submission by way of reply to a submission or observation which is received at or towards the end of the statutory period for submissions or observations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41185/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2009

202 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the planning and development regulations to give an applicant a right to make a submission by way of reply to a submission or observation which is received at or towards the end of the statutory period for submissions or observations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41185/09]

201 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 946 of 3 November 2009, if he will make provision in the 2010 Estimates for funding towards cleaning up a site in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41145/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2009

201 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 946 of 3 November 2009, if he will make provision in the 2010 Estimates for funding towards cleaning up a site in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41145/09]

200 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if priority will be given to the Listowel main drainage scheme, County Kerry, in the upcoming water services assessment of needs in view of the scale of problems the town has been suffering due to the age of the existing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41112/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2009

200 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if priority will be given to the Listowel main drainage scheme, County Kerry, in the upcoming water services assessment of needs in view of the scale of problems the town has been suffering due to the age of the existing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41112/09]

199 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a formal decision and statutory recommendation to the relevant local authorities is expected to be made with respect to his proposal to extend the Liffey Valley special area amenity order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41096/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2009

199 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a formal decision and statutory recommendation to the relevant local authorities is expected to be made with respect to his proposal to extend the Liffey Valley special area amenity order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41096/09]

Judgment of the Court (Sixth Chamber) of 12 November 2009.#Commission of the European Communities v United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Directive 85/337/EEC - Assessment of the effects of projects on the environment - Obligation to give reasons for a decision not to make a project subject to an assessment.#Case C-495/08.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 12 November 2009

243 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a revised scheme to replace the REP scheme will be finalised; if discussions with the European Commission have been completed in relation to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40813/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2009

243 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a revised scheme to replace the REP scheme will be finalised; if discussions with the European Commission have been completed in relation to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40813/09]

239 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of landlords who have registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board; the compliance level that is being achieved by the registration system; if he will indicate the number of compliance notices or proceedings that have arisen in respect of registration; and his views on whether the legislation is adequately framed to allow residents to inform themselves of the identity of landlords who may not be fulfilling their obligations in the neighbourhood. [40855/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2009

239 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of landlords who have registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board; the compliance level that is being achieved by the registration system; if he will indicate the number of compliance notices or proceedings that have arisen in respect of registration; and his views on whether the legislation is adequately framed to allow residents to inform themselves of the identity of landlords who may not be fulfilling their obligations in the neighbourhood. [40855/09]

238 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be approved to construct the Carlow town north regional water supply scheme phase two and Carlow town water supply network. [40800/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2009

238 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be approved to construct the Carlow town north regional water supply scheme phase two and Carlow town water supply network. [40800/09]

237 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be sanctioned to build the Rathvilly waste water treatment plant in County Carlow. [40799/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2009

237 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be sanctioned to build the Rathvilly waste water treatment plant in County Carlow. [40799/09]

236 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be granted to proceed to contract for the Tullow waste water treatment plant in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40798/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2009

236 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be granted to proceed to contract for the Tullow waste water treatment plant in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40798/09]

235 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allow extra time for persons to pay the residential property tax on second homes in view of the lack of information available to persons who had queries relating to this tax; his views on changing the date that the second payment is due that is in 2010 to at least 12 months from the date they would have applied in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40792/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2009

235 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allow extra time for persons to pay the residential property tax on second homes in view of the lack of information available to persons who had queries relating to this tax; his views on changing the date that the second payment is due that is in 2010 to at least 12 months from the date they would have applied in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40792/09]

234 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will sanction Mayo County Council to proceed to tender for a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40780/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2009

234 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will sanction Mayo County Council to proceed to tender for a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40780/09]

233 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation in relation to the licensing of septic tanks; if so, his views on the cost implications of licensing for the elderly and the less well off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40739/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2009

233 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation in relation to the licensing of septic tanks; if so, his views on the cost implications of licensing for the elderly and the less well off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40739/09]

232 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person who is a homeowner is liable to pay non-principal private residence tax on that property if he or she is forced to rent and live in a separate property due to work commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40819/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2009

232 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person who is a homeowner is liable to pay non-principal private residence tax on that property if he or she is forced to rent and live in a separate property due to work commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40819/09]

429 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all outstanding REP scheme payments will be made available before the end of 2009. [40466/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2009

429 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all outstanding REP scheme payments will be made available before the end of 2009. [40466/09]

391 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the allegations that members of the National Parks and Wildlife Service breached the civil code of standards and behaviour by organising shooting holidays for tourists; and if correct, the action he has taken against the rangers involved. [40698/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2009

391 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the allegations that members of the National Parks and Wildlife Service breached the civil code of standards and behaviour by organising shooting holidays for tourists; and if correct, the action he has taken against the rangers involved. [40698/09]

390 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the completion of the river basin management plan for each of the designated river basins; and the date for the completion of each river basin. [40695/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2009

390 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the completion of the river basin management plan for each of the designated river basins; and the date for the completion of each river basin. [40695/09]

389 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons waiting for accommodation under the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will provide a breakdown by local authority or by area. [40556/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2009

389 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons waiting for accommodation under the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will provide a breakdown by local authority or by area. [40556/09]

388 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will commit to maintaining the level of funding for the homeless at its current level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40553/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2009

388 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will commit to maintaining the level of funding for the homeless at its current level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40553/09]

387 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to a previous parliamentary question, if the national guidelines relating to unattended petrol dispensing have been made available to all chief fire officers and local authorities here; if the local authorities and fire officers have assessed the guidelines; if the guidelines are being implemented in a uniform way throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40532/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2009

387 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to a previous parliamentary question, if the national guidelines relating to unattended petrol dispensing have been made available to all chief fire officers and local authorities here; if the local authorities and fire officers have assessed the guidelines; if the guidelines are being implemented in a uniform way throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40532/09]

386 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the needs study on water services 2010 to 2013 will be completed. [40529/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2009

386 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the needs study on water services 2010 to 2013 will be completed. [40529/09]