Environment

451. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has met with the two commercial companies seeking planning permission to erect wind turbines for the purposes of exporting energy to the British market; the number of occasions that he has met these companies; the purpose the meetings and the outcome of same. [49755/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

451. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has met with the two commercial companies seeking planning permission to erect wind turbines for the purposes of exporting energy to the British market; the number of occasions that he has met these companies; the purpose the meetings and the outcome of same. [49755/12]

450. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence regarding town councils (details supplied); if he will meet with the group to discuss their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49693/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

450. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence regarding town councils (details supplied); if he will meet with the group to discuss their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49693/12]

447. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of motorists paying road tax to each local authority in 2011 and to date in 2012. [49664/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

447. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of motorists paying road tax to each local authority in 2011 and to date in 2012. [49664/12]

446. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the amount currently being spent on, or budgeted for by State agencies under his remit for spending, on the areas of communication, public relations, consultancy, advertising and human resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49651/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

446. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the amount currently being spent on, or budgeted for by State agencies under his remit for spending, on the areas of communication, public relations, consultancy, advertising and human resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49651/12]

445. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the properties registered for the household charge to date; the number that have been registered by persons who registered two or more properties and the number of persons that have registered two or more properties for the household charge. [49617/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

445. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the properties registered for the household charge to date; the number that have been registered by persons who registered two or more properties and the number of persons that have registered two or more properties for the household charge. [49617/12]

444. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a reply will issue in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49603/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

444. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a reply will issue in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49603/12]

443. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the consideration he has given to the views and concerns of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists in relation to the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49599/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

443. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the consideration he has given to the views and concerns of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists in relation to the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49599/12]

442. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated number of local authority houses currently rented; his plans to exempt this category from the proposed property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49571/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

442. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated number of local authority houses currently rented; his plans to exempt this category from the proposed property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49571/12]

441. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total expenses paid out to town councillors in 2011 broken down by town council. [49550/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

441. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total expenses paid out to town councillors in 2011 broken down by town council. [49550/12]

440. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the annual representational payment under the 2001 Local Government Act paid to town councillors in 2011 broken down by town council. [49549/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

440. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the annual representational payment under the 2001 Local Government Act paid to town councillors in 2011 broken down by town council. [49549/12]

439. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider the relevant points made in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49540/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

439. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider the relevant points made in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49540/12]

438. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason some guest houses and bed and breakfasts are exempt from commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49426/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

438. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason some guest houses and bed and breakfasts are exempt from commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49426/12]

437. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider retaining the long-standing constituency name Dublin South as it has a resonance for its citizens which is completely lacking in the replacement name Dublin-Rathdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49408/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

437. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider retaining the long-standing constituency name Dublin South as it has a resonance for its citizens which is completely lacking in the replacement name Dublin-Rathdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49408/12]

436. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is currently any scope for local authorities to extend the deadline for the tenant purchase scheme in exceptional circumstances, such as those experienced by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal [50433/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

436. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is currently any scope for local authorities to extend the deadline for the tenant purchase scheme in exceptional circumstances, such as those experienced by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal [50433/12]

Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines) Bill 2012

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2012

Bill entitled an Act to protect the health of persons who may be affected by noise and shadow flicker from wind turbines; to give further effect to the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters done at Aarhus, Denmark on 25 June 1998; and to provide for related matters

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2012

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make a direct loan, including a subordinated loan, or a loan guarantee to an eligible entity to carry out activities for an eligible project. Defines an "eligible entity" to include: (1) an entity that owns or operates a treatment works that serves the general public, including a municipal or regional separate storm sewer system management agency; and (2) an entity that owns or operates a community water system. Defines an "eligible project" to include: (1) a capital project to construct, replace, or rehabilitate a treatment works or community water system, to reduce energy consumption needs of a treatment works or a community water system, to increase water efficiency, reduce the demand for water, or reduce the demand for treatment works or community water system capacity, to manage or control storm water, to re-use municipal wastewater, or to increase drinking water source protection; and (2) an associated non-capital project that promotes the use of environmentally sustainable projects, including utility-backed storm water and water efficiency retrofit programs. Directs an eligible entity to use amounts received under this Act for eligible projects to: (1) carry out development phase, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and replacement activities and environmental mitigation and construction contingencies; (2) acquire real property and equipment; (3) provide for any funding mechanisms necessary to meet market or affordability requirements, reasonably required reserve funds, capitalized interest issuance expenses, and other carrying costs during project construction; and (4) refinance interim construction financing, long-term project obligations, or direct loans or loan guarantees made under this Act. Requires the Administrator to select eligible projects to receive assistance based on specified factors, including: (1) the significance of the infrastructure needs addressed, (2) creditworthiness, (3) the need for federal assistance, (4) the degree to which the project financing plan includes additional public or private financing, (5) the cost of the direct loan or loan guarantee to the federal government, (6) national or regional significance, and (7) reasonable assurance that all payments will be made on the credit instrument. Directs the Administrator to: (1) establish a system for prioritizing eligible projects based on specified guidelines, (2) develop and implement a credit evaluation process before providing any assistance under this Act, and (3) establish a uniform system to service each direct loan and loan guarantee made. Sets forth provisions regarding interest rates, terms, and conditions of direct loans and loan guarantees made under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) collect fees for administrative expenses, (2) provide technical assistance to applicants in creating financing packages that leverage a mix of public and private funding sources, and (3) provide assistance under this Act only with respect to a credit instrument in an amount of not less than $20 million. Requires: (1) assisted projects to pay prevailing wages to laborers and mechanics; and (2) assisted projects for the construction, alteration, maintenance or repair of a public building or public work to use only iron, steel, and manufactured goods produced in the United States, with exceptions.

Gesprek van de vaste commissie voor Infrastructuur en Milieu met de Deltacommissaris

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 November 2012

Gesprek van de vaste commissie voor Infrastructuur en Milieu met de Deltacommissaris

Pestizid im Grundwasserstrom von Korneuburg

Austria · National Council · 9 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Harald Jannach, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Pestizid im Grundwasserstrom von Korneuburg

"Schattenliste" Natura 2000

Austria · National Council · 9 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Harald Jannach, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend die "Schattenliste" Natura 2000

PBL-rapport "Analyse van de milieu- en natuureffecten van Bruggen slaan" inzake doorrekening regeerakkoord

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 9 November 2012

PBL-rapport "Analyse van de milieu- en natuureffecten van Bruggen slaan" inzake doorrekening regeerakkoord

Kreditvergabe der Europäischen Investitionsbank für fossile Energie

Austria · National Council · 8 November 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Finanzen betreffend Kreditvergabe der Europäischen Investitionsbank für fossile Energie

289. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 2 October 2012, the position regarding a reduction (details supplied). [49343/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

289. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 2 October 2012, the position regarding a reduction (details supplied). [49343/12]

275. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo may expect their 2011 agri-environment option scheme payment to be finalised; the reason for the delay in processing and paying out the outstanding element of their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49161/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

275. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo may expect their 2011 agri-environment option scheme payment to be finalised; the reason for the delay in processing and paying out the outstanding element of their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49161/12]

248. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of public servants in receipt of annual gross public sector pensions of between 0 to 10,000 euro, 10,001 to 20,000 euro, 20,001 to 30,000 euro, 30,001 to 40,000 euro, 40,001 to 50,000 euro, 50,001 to 60,000 euro, 60,001 to 70,000 euro, 70,001 to 80,000 euro, 80,000 to 90,000, 90,000 to 100,000 euro, 100,001 to 110,000 euro, 110,001 to 120,000 euro, 120,001 to 130,000 euro, 130,001 to 140,000 euro, 140,001 to 150,000 euro, 150,001 to 160,000 euro, 160,001 and above; and if these figures include local authorities, vocational educational committees, commercial semi-State companies, non-commercial State agencies and bodies public sector retirees. [49824/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

248. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of public servants in receipt of annual gross public sector pensions of between 0 to 10,000 euro, 10,001 to 20,000 euro, 20,001 to 30,000 euro, 30,001 to 40,000 euro, 40,001 to 50,000 euro, 50,001 to 60,000 euro, 60,001 to 70,000 euro, 70,001 to 80,000 euro, 80,000 to 90,000, 90,000 to 100,000 euro, 100,001 to 110,000 euro, 110,001 to 120,000 euro, 120,001 to 130,000 euro, 130,001 to 140,000 euro, 140,001 to 150,000 euro, 150,001 to 160,000 euro, 160,001 and above; and if these figures include local authorities, vocational educational committees, commercial semi-State companies, non-commercial State agencies and bodies public sector retirees. [49824/12]

247. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections for compliance with plastic bag levy in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49364/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

247. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections for compliance with plastic bag levy in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49364/12]

246. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections for taking and testing water samples in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49362/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

246. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the total number of inspections for taking and testing water samples in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of compliant inspections; the number of cases brought and the number of convictions as a result of these cases; the total cost of these inspections for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49362/12]

245. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the repairs in lieu of rehousing scheme is still in operation and if allocations are being given to the various local authorities around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49341/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

245. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the repairs in lieu of rehousing scheme is still in operation and if allocations are being given to the various local authorities around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49341/12]

244. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the fact that a company (details supplied) is refusing claims of homeowners with heave-inducing pyrite of a level that they previously accepted based on the Pyrite Panel's categorisation of the amber category; and the steps he will take to address this situation. [49334/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

244. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the fact that a company (details supplied) is refusing claims of homeowners with heave-inducing pyrite of a level that they previously accepted based on the Pyrite Panel's categorisation of the amber category; and the steps he will take to address this situation. [49334/12]

243. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the course open to residents living in unfinished estates who were unhappy with the national housing development survey 2011 and the exemptions granted therein from a liability for the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49323/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

243. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the course open to residents living in unfinished estates who were unhappy with the national housing development survey 2011 and the exemptions granted therein from a liability for the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49323/12]

242. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in a tabular form the total list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies under his remit; if he will provide a list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies under his remit that have been abolished since March 2011 or are scheduled to be abolished and the date on which they are due to be abolished; the date on which the body was created; the name of the body; the 2012 budget for the body; the number of employees of the body in 2012; the names of any outside consultants hired by the organisation since March 2011 and what future plans he has for the body. [49311/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

242. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in a tabular form the total list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies under his remit; if he will provide a list of quasi-governmental organisations and agencies under his remit that have been abolished since March 2011 or are scheduled to be abolished and the date on which they are due to be abolished; the date on which the body was created; the name of the body; the 2012 budget for the body; the number of employees of the body in 2012; the names of any outside consultants hired by the organisation since March 2011 and what future plans he has for the body. [49311/12]

241. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the gross and net additional expenditure savings that his Department is seeking to achieve in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49241/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

241. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the gross and net additional expenditure savings that his Department is seeking to achieve in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49241/12]

240. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will list the vacant residential property units in the Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council administrative areas which are vacant due to the non-payment of development levies. [49213/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

240. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will list the vacant residential property units in the Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council administrative areas which are vacant due to the non-payment of development levies. [49213/12]

239. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the fact that a housing association (details supplied) is unable to provide crisis refuge accommodation for many of the victims of domestic violence seeking support, his plans to increase the provision of family refuge accommodation here; his plans to increase provision of family refuge accommodation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49209/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

239. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the fact that a housing association (details supplied) is unable to provide crisis refuge accommodation for many of the victims of domestic violence seeking support, his plans to increase the provision of family refuge accommodation here; his plans to increase provision of family refuge accommodation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49209/12]

238. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the refuse collection services provided by private operators in the Dublin area meet with EU standards, particularly in relation to the collection and disposal of organic and garden waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49208/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

238. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the refuse collection services provided by private operators in the Dublin area meet with EU standards, particularly in relation to the collection and disposal of organic and garden waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49208/12]

237. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the annual report for the Environment Fund will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49100/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

237. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the annual report for the Environment Fund will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49100/12]

236. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the revenue that would be raised from increasing the non-principal private residence tax to €300 [49285/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

236. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the revenue that would be raised from increasing the non-principal private residence tax to €300 [49285/12]

235. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the gross saving to the Exchequer if all local authority pay was capped at €100,000. [49132/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

235. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the gross saving to the Exchequer if all local authority pay was capped at €100,000. [49132/12]

234. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the net saving to the Exchequer if all local authority pay was capped at €100,000. [49131/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2012

234. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the net saving to the Exchequer if all local authority pay was capped at €100,000. [49131/12]

Opinion of Advocate General Kokott delivered on 8 November 2012.#Jutta Leth v Republik Österreich, Land Niederösterreich.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Oberster Gerichtshof.#Environment — Directive 85/337/EEC — Assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment — Consent for such a project without an appropriate assessment — Objectives of that assessment — Conditions to which the existence of a right to compensation are subject — Whether protection of individuals against pecuniary damage is included.#Case C‑420/11.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 8 November 2012

Brief, met het oog op een debat, van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu over het opstappen van Henri Meijdam als lid van het commissariaat van SADC en als belangenbehartiger van de bouwsector antwoord waarom er geen deskundige meer is op het gebied van gevaarlijke stoffen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 November 2012

Brief, met het oog op een debat, van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu over het opstappen van Henri Meijdam als lid van het commissariaat van SADC en als belangenbehartiger van de bouwsector antwoord waarom er geen deskundige meer is op het gebied van gevaarlijke stoffen

De cumulatieve effecten op natuur de cumulatieve effecten op natuur en milieu van activiteiten in het Waddengebied

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 November 2012

De cumulatieve effecten op natuur de cumulatieve effecten op natuur en milieu van activiteiten in het Waddengebied

Inverkehrbringen von Gasölen für nicht auf See befindliche Binnenschiffe und Sportboote

Austria · National Council · 7 November 2012

Bundesgesetz über das Inverkehrbringen von Gasölen für nicht auf See befindliche Binnenschiffe und Sportboote sowie für mobile Maschinen und Geräte

179. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will investigate the delay in the processing a REP scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48852/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2012

179. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will investigate the delay in the processing a REP scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48852/12]

140. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a housing situation (details supplied) [48998/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2012

140. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a housing situation (details supplied) [48998/12]

139. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is possible for local authorities to include local employment clauses in public contracts before they are put out to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48983/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2012

139. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is possible for local authorities to include local employment clauses in public contracts before they are put out to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48983/12]

138. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update in respect of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48917/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2012

138. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update in respect of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48917/12]

137. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the non-principal private residence charge in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48887/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2012

137. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the non-principal private residence charge in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48887/12]

136. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of homeless persons in Dublin city and nationally; the plans and budgets in place to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48844/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2012

136. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of homeless persons in Dublin city and nationally; the plans and budgets in place to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48844/12]

135. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 427 of 23 October 2012, in view of increasing levels of anti-social behaviour being reported here at the moment, the number of warrants issued and evictions being sought noted in his response seems to be very low; if he will clarify the number of the noted complaints and evictions recorded for 2010 and 2011 that related to Waterford city and county councils respectively; if he will further clarify the number of anti social behaviour officers employed in city and county councils across the State; the number of staff allocated to these antisocial behaviour departments within local authorities and the cost to the relevant local authority. [48841/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2012

135. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 427 of 23 October 2012, in view of increasing levels of anti-social behaviour being reported here at the moment, the number of warrants issued and evictions being sought noted in his response seems to be very low; if he will clarify the number of the noted complaints and evictions recorded for 2010 and 2011 that related to Waterford city and county councils respectively; if he will further clarify the number of anti social behaviour officers employed in city and county councils across the State; the number of staff allocated to these antisocial behaviour departments within local authorities and the cost to the relevant local authority. [48841/12]

133. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of permanent and temporary staff employed by Kilkenny Borough Council in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48805/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2012

133. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of permanent and temporary staff employed by Kilkenny Borough Council in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48805/12]