Environment

313 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to abolish Comhar, the national sustainable development partnership; if not, when he intends to fill the post of chairman, which has been vacant since June 2004; and when new members will be appointed as the term of office of most of the previous members expired in May 2005. [32272/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

313 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to abolish Comhar, the national sustainable development partnership; if not, when he intends to fill the post of chairman, which has been vacant since June 2004; and when new members will be appointed as the term of office of most of the previous members expired in May 2005. [32272/05]

312 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concerns around the country that planning objectors are demanding compensation for the withdrawal of objections to planning applications; if the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32270/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

312 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concerns around the country that planning objectors are demanding compensation for the withdrawal of objections to planning applications; if the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32270/05]

311 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the fire regulations and standards for local authority flat complexes are standardised across the country; and, if so, the details of same. [32224/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

311 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the fire regulations and standards for local authority flat complexes are standardised across the country; and, if so, the details of same. [32224/05]

310 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that if a builder has failed to construct apartments to correct standards in relation to noise and then, after purchase, the case taken by the building control authority will be against the current owner and not the builder, whereas the current owner is actually the victim not the offender. [32163/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

310 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that if a builder has failed to construct apartments to correct standards in relation to noise and then, after purchase, the case taken by the building control authority will be against the current owner and not the builder, whereas the current owner is actually the victim not the offender. [32163/05]

309 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has examined the adequacy of noise standards in the building regulations for apartment living; if his attention has been drawn to other countries which operate higher standards or are considering increasing the standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32162/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

309 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has examined the adequacy of noise standards in the building regulations for apartment living; if his attention has been drawn to other countries which operate higher standards or are considering increasing the standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32162/05]

308 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been achieved towards the delivery of a new sewerage treatment system for Kildare town; if the envisaged cost for this project has increased; the time scale for completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32125/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

308 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been achieved towards the delivery of a new sewerage treatment system for Kildare town; if the envisaged cost for this project has increased; the time scale for completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32125/05]

307 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the offices of his Department which are situated on the north side of Dublin; the locations where each of them is scheduled to relocate to under decentralisation and when; those that are not yet assigned a location; and those that will be retained in their present location. [32108/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

307 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the offices of his Department which are situated on the north side of Dublin; the locations where each of them is scheduled to relocate to under decentralisation and when; those that are not yet assigned a location; and those that will be retained in their present location. [32108/05]

306 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been achieved towards the delivery of affordable housing at Magee Barracks, Kildare in view of the adoption by Kildare County Council of an area action plan for the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32088/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

306 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been achieved towards the delivery of affordable housing at Magee Barracks, Kildare in view of the adoption by Kildare County Council of an area action plan for the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32088/05]

305 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to Kildare County Council in 2004 and 2005 for disabled persons’ grants; the amounts drawn down by Kildare County Council in 2004 and to date in 2005; the amount expected to be drawn down in the remainder of 2005; the amount provided by Kildare County Council from its own funds to match funding from his Department in the council’s estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32072/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2005

305 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to Kildare County Council in 2004 and 2005 for disabled persons’ grants; the amounts drawn down by Kildare County Council in 2004 and to date in 2005; the amount expected to be drawn down in the remainder of 2005; the amount provided by Kildare County Council from its own funds to match funding from his Department in the council’s estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32072/05]

To authorize the conduct of small projects for the rehabilitation or removal of dams.

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 2005

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out a small dam removal or rehabilitation project, including one relating to a privately-owned dam that does not generate hydropower, upon determining that the project will enhance public safety or improve the quality of the environment, or is in the public interest. Directs a non-federal interest to provide 35% of removal or remediation costs. Permits construction to be commenced only after a non-federal interest has entered into a binding agreement with the Secretary to pay: (1) the non-federal share of construction costs; and (2) 100% of any operation and maintenance costs. Limits to $5 million in federal funds the amount that may be allotted for a project at any single location.

644 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to review the low cost remedial measures aimed at addressing accident black spots which have been identified by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32029/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

644 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to review the low cost remedial measures aimed at addressing accident black spots which have been identified by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32029/05]

643 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whether the actions of Donegal County Council at Cratlagh Wood on the main Carrigart to Milford road where works by the council have resulted in the plundering of the forest, major destruction and serious damage to the fauna and wildlife, with bogland and wetlands destroyed will be investigated; and his views regarding the financial accountability of Donegal County Council on this matter. [32028/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

643 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whether the actions of Donegal County Council at Cratlagh Wood on the main Carrigart to Milford road where works by the council have resulted in the plundering of the forest, major destruction and serious damage to the fauna and wildlife, with bogland and wetlands destroyed will be investigated; and his views regarding the financial accountability of Donegal County Council on this matter. [32028/05]

642 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a standard clause will be included in the contracts of county managers that would prohibit them from offering consultancy services directly linked to their duties as county manager for a specific time period following termination of their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32027/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

642 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a standard clause will be included in the contracts of county managers that would prohibit them from offering consultancy services directly linked to their duties as county manager for a specific time period following termination of their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32027/05]

641 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the zoning for high density retail and residential development on land which forms part of a floodplain in Bray, County Wicklow and the fact that this zoning contradicts advice from the Office of Public Works and town planners that it was not advisable to build on same; and his further views on the fact that this rezoning is inconsistent with the communication from the European Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on flood risk management, flood prevention, protection and mitigation with regard to best practice in respect of flood prevention (details supplied). [31988/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

641 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the zoning for high density retail and residential development on land which forms part of a floodplain in Bray, County Wicklow and the fact that this zoning contradicts advice from the Office of Public Works and town planners that it was not advisable to build on same; and his further views on the fact that this rezoning is inconsistent with the communication from the European Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on flood risk management, flood prevention, protection and mitigation with regard to best practice in respect of flood prevention (details supplied). [31988/05]

640 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the issues which have arisen following the risk analysis conducted on his Department’s decentralisation programme; the way in which it is intended to address these issues; the projected cost of resolving these issues; the overall cost of his Department’s decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31981/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

640 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the issues which have arisen following the risk analysis conducted on his Department’s decentralisation programme; the way in which it is intended to address these issues; the projected cost of resolving these issues; the overall cost of his Department’s decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31981/05]

639 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the documentation he signed for a public private partnership for an incinerator on the Poolbeg Peninsula in Ringsend will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31874/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

639 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the documentation he signed for a public private partnership for an incinerator on the Poolbeg Peninsula in Ringsend will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31874/05]

638 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the proposed new fire station for Westport, County Mayo, will go to tender; if funding is in place for this project; when work is expected to start; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31808/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

638 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the proposed new fire station for Westport, County Mayo, will go to tender; if funding is in place for this project; when work is expected to start; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31808/05]

637 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil servants and other staff in his press office; and the grade and remuneration of each staff member. [31802/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

637 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil servants and other staff in his press office; and the grade and remuneration of each staff member. [31802/05]

636 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and value of contracts awarded to outside consultants by his Department in each of the past five years; the details of the contracts involved; and if these projects have reached fruition. [31787/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

636 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and value of contracts awarded to outside consultants by his Department in each of the past five years; the details of the contracts involved; and if these projects have reached fruition. [31787/05]

635 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil servants and other staff employed in his constituency office; and the grade and remuneration of each. [31772/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

635 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil servants and other staff employed in his constituency office; and the grade and remuneration of each. [31772/05]

634 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and value of contracts awarded for public relations projects by his Department since December 2004. [31757/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

634 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and value of contracts awarded for public relations projects by his Department since December 2004. [31757/05]

633 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which local authorities calculate a mains water contribution charge; if it is based on the number of units or square footage; the charge of same and the legislation that underpins it; if it varies across local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31734/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

633 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which local authorities calculate a mains water contribution charge; if it is based on the number of units or square footage; the charge of same and the legislation that underpins it; if it varies across local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31734/05]

632 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date in 2005 regarding a waste water treatment facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if this project has gone to tender; and the projected timeframe for the completion of this project. [31708/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

632 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date in 2005 regarding a waste water treatment facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if this project has gone to tender; and the projected timeframe for the completion of this project. [31708/05]

631 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date in 2005 regarding a waste water treatment facility (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if the project has gone to tender; and the projected timeframe for the completion of this project. [31707/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

631 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date in 2005 regarding a waste water treatment facility (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if the project has gone to tender; and the projected timeframe for the completion of this project. [31707/05]

630 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding a waste water treatment facility (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if this scheme has been approved to go to tender; and if so, the expected timeframe for completion of this scheme. [31706/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

630 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding a waste water treatment facility (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if this scheme has been approved to go to tender; and if so, the expected timeframe for completion of this scheme. [31706/05]

629 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the position regarding this project at present; the meetings which have taken place in this regard; when the work is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31698/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

629 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the position regarding this project at present; the meetings which have taken place in this regard; when the work is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31698/05]

628 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authorities will be instructed to exempt primary schools from the imposition of water charges thus releasing funds for school education and maintenance. [31532/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

628 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authorities will be instructed to exempt primary schools from the imposition of water charges thus releasing funds for school education and maintenance. [31532/05]

627 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the schemes (details supplied) which are included in the WSIP; if they are not included, when the next opportunity will arise for including them; the reason they have not been included in the present WSIP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31488/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

627 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the schemes (details supplied) which are included in the WSIP; if they are not included, when the next opportunity will arise for including them; the reason they have not been included in the present WSIP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31488/05]

626 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a water scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage of the scheme; the funding which has been committed to the project; when the scheme will commence; when funding will be approved for extensions to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31393/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

626 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a water scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage of the scheme; the funding which has been committed to the project; when the scheme will commence; when funding will be approved for extensions to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31393/05]

438 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons in REP schemes on a county basis for each of the past five years; and the estimated total REP scheme payments to each county for each year. [31391/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2005

438 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons in REP schemes on a county basis for each of the past five years; and the estimated total REP scheme payments to each county for each year. [31391/05]

A resolution marking the dedication of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2005

Recognizes the Honorable Gaylord Nelson's environmental legacy and celebrates the dedication of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness within the Apostle Islands (Wisconsin) National Lakeshore.

American River Pump Station Project Transfer Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2005

American River Pump Station Project Transfer Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of the American River Pump Station Project located at Auburn, California, to the Placer County Water Agency. Makes federal costs associated with construction of the Project nonreimbursable. Authorizes the Secretary to grant title to the Agency to provide a water supply to that Agency. Requires the Secretary, before conveying such land and facilities, to comply with requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and any other applicable law. Provides that upon the transfer, the United States shall not be liable for damages relating to the land or facilities.

Hurricane Katrina Recovery, Reclamation, Restoration, Reconstruction and Reunion Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2005

Hurricane Katrina Recovery, Reclamation. Restoration, Reconstruction and Reunion Act of 2005 - Hurricane Katrina Victim Restoration Fund of 2005 - Provides for the determination of eligibility for compensation for any individual (or relatives of a deceased individual) who sustained economic or noneconomic losses as a result of Hurricane Katrina so that the individual (or relatives) are restored as nearly as possible to their condition before Hurricane Katrina. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a Comprehensive Environmental Sampling and Toxicity Assessment Plan. Provides for federal and state government to notify hurricane survivors of health risks they may face upon returning to their domiciles. Provides for the offer of alternative land and/or housing as compensation to residents whose homes or businesses have been destroyed or terminally compromised. Revises the TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005 to provide for reimbursement of states for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) benefits provided under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to families from other states affected by Hurricane Katrina. Sets forth requirements relating to emergency extended unemployment compensation. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program of emergency health coverage continuation relief. Sets forth housing and education requirements. Displaced Citizens Voter Protection Provisions of 2005 - Prescribes requirements for the protection of voting rights of Katrina evacuees. Prescribes requirements for: (1) regulatory relief for financial services; and (2) disaster loans and small business relief. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for: (1) a tax credit for an eligible homebuyer who purchases a principal residence in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area; (2) an increase in the housing credit dollar amount; and (3) tax-exempt bonds for qualified Gulf Coast recovery projects. Hurricane Katrina Bankruptcy Relief and Community Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the federal bankruptcy code to exempt victims of natural disasters, including small businesses, from certain requirements for debtors seeking relief. Directs the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a temporary flood insurance buy-in program. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should present, within six months, a plan to eradicate poverty in the United States by 2015.

Safe Drinking Water for All Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2005

Safe Drinking Water for All Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to: (1) revise requirements for drinking water studies relating to infants, children, women, and pregnant women to require an evaluation of the effect of contaminants on endocrine and other health functions; and (2) require such studies to be made available to the public.

Superfund Revenue Reinstatement Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2005

Superfund Revenue Reinstatement Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until 2014 the environmental tax on corporate income.

Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 and reaffirming support for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so that all children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2005

Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-142). Acknowledges the many and varied contributions of children with disabilities and their parents, teachers, related services providers, and other educators. Reaffirms the support of Congress for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so that all children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education.

Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2005

Expresses support for the goal and mission of America Recycles Day. Encourages all federal employees to participate in promoting the social, environmental, and economic benefits of recycling and buying recycled-content products.

Rocky Flats Minerals Acquisition Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 2005

Rocky Flats Minerals Acquisition Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to purchase, at fair market value from willing sellers, rights to minerals located within the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. Withdraws such rights from disposal under federal mining and mineral leasing laws. Authorizes the Secretary to use certain funds appropriated for the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site during FY 2006 to purchase such rights. Cites purchase and payment conditions for satisfaction of any natural resource damage liability claim. Declares that administrative jurisdiction over lands in Rocky Flats where active development of mineral rights is occurring remains with the Secretary and shall not be transferred to the Secretary of the Interior until mining has been terminated and the lands have been reclaimed by the mineral rights holders in accordance with Colorado state requirements. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2002 to prescribe procedures under which the Secretary of the Interior may acquire mineral interests, including interests in sand and gravel and any other non-federal interests in lands or waters within Rocky Flats.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1794/2005 of 28 October 2005 fixing the exchange rates applicable to certain direct aids and structural or environmental measures in 2005

European Union · EUR-Lex · 28 October 2005

313 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Government payment to local authorities in lieu of domestic rates and the other Exchequer contribution to local authority current spending for each year 1997-2005. [31295/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

313 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Government payment to local authorities in lieu of domestic rates and the other Exchequer contribution to local authority current spending for each year 1997-2005. [31295/05]

312 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the new library at Confey, Leixlip, County Kildare which was completed in April 2004 will open in view of the large investment of public funds in the project. [31208/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

312 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the new library at Confey, Leixlip, County Kildare which was completed in April 2004 will open in view of the large investment of public funds in the project. [31208/05]

311 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures for the appointment of county managers and their removal from office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31207/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

311 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures for the appointment of county managers and their removal from office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31207/05]

310 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the growing practice of retiring or resigning senior county council officials taking up employment with or offering consultancy services to the building industry with whom they dealt with in their previous positions; his views on the potential for conflict of interest involved in this practice; the action he will take to regulate such practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31206/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

310 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the growing practice of retiring or resigning senior county council officials taking up employment with or offering consultancy services to the building industry with whom they dealt with in their previous positions; his views on the potential for conflict of interest involved in this practice; the action he will take to regulate such practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31206/05]

309 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a list of all voluntary groups which are registered with a local authority (details supplied). [31182/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

309 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a list of all voluntary groups which are registered with a local authority (details supplied). [31182/05]

308 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the survey of houses with leaded connections carried out in 1996 demonstrated any level of non-compliance with the interim 2003 requirements of Council Directive 98/83/EC. [31180/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

308 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the survey of houses with leaded connections carried out in 1996 demonstrated any level of non-compliance with the interim 2003 requirements of Council Directive 98/83/EC. [31180/05]

307 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants on Leitrim County Council’s housing waiting list; the number of applicants in each electoral area in the county; the length of time they have been on the list; the number of new houses the Council intends to provide in each electoral area in 2005; the number of houses suitable for persons with physical disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31167/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

307 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants on Leitrim County Council’s housing waiting list; the number of applicants in each electoral area in the county; the length of time they have been on the list; the number of new houses the Council intends to provide in each electoral area in 2005; the number of houses suitable for persons with physical disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31167/05]

306 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 20 October 2005, the persons who attended the meeting rather than who led the deputation; if he will answer this query in full as the reply given is insufficient; and the names of the persons in the deputation with the two persons mentioned in his reply. [31166/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

306 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 200 of 20 October 2005, the persons who attended the meeting rather than who led the deputation; if he will answer this query in full as the reply given is insufficient; and the names of the persons in the deputation with the two persons mentioned in his reply. [31166/05]

305 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of EU directives within his Department’s competency which have not been transposed into law; the number of warning letters received by his Department from the Commission or other EU bodies relating to non transposed directives in each of the years from 1997 and to date in 2005; the legislation in each case; if that legislation has since been transposed into Irish law or if it is still outstanding; if still outstanding, the date by which it was meant to have been transposed; the title of the directive which has been waiting transposition for the longest period in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31156/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

305 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of EU directives within his Department’s competency which have not been transposed into law; the number of warning letters received by his Department from the Commission or other EU bodies relating to non transposed directives in each of the years from 1997 and to date in 2005; the legislation in each case; if that legislation has since been transposed into Irish law or if it is still outstanding; if still outstanding, the date by which it was meant to have been transposed; the title of the directive which has been waiting transposition for the longest period in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31156/05]

304 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extra funding he has provided to Sligo and Leitrim County Council for the collection of dangerous household waste at recycle centres (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31130/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

304 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extra funding he has provided to Sligo and Leitrim County Council for the collection of dangerous household waste at recycle centres (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31130/05]

303 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the estimated cost of €10.3 million for the remediation of the Tramore and Dungarvan landfills in County Waterford he will change the law in order that central funding for such work will be made available to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31119/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2005

303 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the estimated cost of €10.3 million for the remediation of the Tramore and Dungarvan landfills in County Waterford he will change the law in order that central funding for such work will be made available to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31119/05]