Environment

512 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the location and concentration of landfill waste facilities, current or proposed, in County Kildare is in accordance with his policy on waste management; if his attention has been drawn to the proposed extension at Drehid, County Kildare, and more recent proposals at Usk, County Kildare, which is expected to generate an ongoing self-serving requirement in the future; if this is compliant with the need to reduce and recycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39578/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

512 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the location and concentration of landfill waste facilities, current or proposed, in County Kildare is in accordance with his policy on waste management; if his attention has been drawn to the proposed extension at Drehid, County Kildare, and more recent proposals at Usk, County Kildare, which is expected to generate an ongoing self-serving requirement in the future; if this is compliant with the need to reduce and recycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39578/08]

511 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the impact the Lisbon “No” vote has had on Ireland’s negotiating power on environmental issues at Council level in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39549/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

511 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the impact the Lisbon “No” vote has had on Ireland’s negotiating power on environmental issues at Council level in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39549/08]

510 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the severance packages for each retiring staff member in his Department over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39539/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

510 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the severance packages for each retiring staff member in his Department over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39539/08]

509 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of capital projects which have gone over budget in each of the past five years; the original estimate for each of these projects; the final cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39524/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

509 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of capital projects which have gone over budget in each of the past five years; the original estimate for each of these projects; the final cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39524/08]

508 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to facilitate persons who purchased houses under the affordable housing scheme to remortgage their property. [39480/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

508 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to facilitate persons who purchased houses under the affordable housing scheme to remortgage their property. [39480/08]

507 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of sewerage facilities services to houses (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39361/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

507 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of sewerage facilities services to houses (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39361/08]

505 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount allocated by county and by year for the mobility scheme; the amount allocated by county and by year for the housing adaptation scheme; the way the funding is allocated; and the budget for these two schemes in 2009. [39318/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

505 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount allocated by county and by year for the mobility scheme; the amount allocated by county and by year for the housing adaptation scheme; the way the funding is allocated; and the budget for these two schemes in 2009. [39318/08]

504 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an estimate of the cost of legal services which his Department paid for in 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he has satisfied himself that effective measures are in place to minimise this cost. [39311/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

504 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an estimate of the cost of legal services which his Department paid for in 2007 and to date in 2008; and if he has satisfied himself that effective measures are in place to minimise this cost. [39311/08]

503 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [39292/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

503 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [39292/08]

502 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the name of each semi-State body under the control of his Department; the date of establishment, number of staff, and most recent annual budget allocation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39287/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

502 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the name of each semi-State body under the control of his Department; the date of establishment, number of staff, and most recent annual budget allocation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39287/08]

501 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a matter, previously brought to his attention, in respect of a charity (details supplied) and the disparate procedures taken by different county councils in respect of charges for legal fees arising from projects involving the charity in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39258/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

501 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a matter, previously brought to his attention, in respect of a charity (details supplied) and the disparate procedures taken by different county councils in respect of charges for legal fees arising from projects involving the charity in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39258/08]

500 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of parking wardens employed by each local authority; and the estimated pay roll cost and total cost of the parking warden services in these authorities in 2006 and 2007. [39249/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

500 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of parking wardens employed by each local authority; and the estimated pay roll cost and total cost of the parking warden services in these authorities in 2006 and 2007. [39249/08]

499 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names of the persons appointed to An Comhairle Leabharlanna in 2008; the selection criteria that were applicable to each person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39204/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

499 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names of the persons appointed to An Comhairle Leabharlanna in 2008; the selection criteria that were applicable to each person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39204/08]

498 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the mechanism for identifying residences in regard to the charge on non-principal private residences; if the charge will fall due on a specified annual date or on some other date; if it is intended that moneys collected will be retained locally or remitted for central distribution; if the latter, the mechanism that will be employed and the ratio that will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39203/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

498 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the mechanism for identifying residences in regard to the charge on non-principal private residences; if the charge will fall due on a specified annual date or on some other date; if it is intended that moneys collected will be retained locally or remitted for central distribution; if the latter, the mechanism that will be employed and the ratio that will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39203/08]

497 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce legislation to implement the budget 2009 €200 levy on second homes; if he will raise these levies through local authorities; if the revenue generated by the levy will be allocated to the local authorities to compensate for reduced local government funding from central Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39445/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2008

497 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce legislation to implement the budget 2009 €200 levy on second homes; if he will raise these levies through local authorities; if the revenue generated by the levy will be allocated to the local authorities to compensate for reduced local government funding from central Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39445/08]

Bezugsfortzahlung für die abgewählten Regierungsmitglieder bzw. Staatssekretärinnen und Staatssekretäre

Austria · National Council · 6 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerald Grosz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Bezugsfortzahlung für die abgewählten Regierungsmitglieder bzw. Staatssekretärinnen und Staatssekretäre

245 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the results of a compliance inspection (details supplied); the penalties involved; the reasoning for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39031/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

245 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the results of a compliance inspection (details supplied); the penalties involved; the reasoning for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39031/08]

235 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Budget 2009 allocation for the advancement of the National Disability Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39279/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

235 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Budget 2009 allocation for the advancement of the National Disability Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39279/08]

234 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the 2009 funding allocation for disability services under the multi-annual investment programme 2006 to 2009; the expenditure under this programme each year respectively since it began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39242/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

234 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the 2009 funding allocation for disability services under the multi-annual investment programme 2006 to 2009; the expenditure under this programme each year respectively since it began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39242/08]

233 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the systems his Department has in place for tracking absences from work for various reasons, for benchmarking them against best standards and for estimating the cost of cover or lost input as a result of these absences; and if he will present data for the most recent years on this matter. [39176/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

233 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the systems his Department has in place for tracking absences from work for various reasons, for benchmarking them against best standards and for estimating the cost of cover or lost input as a result of these absences; and if he will present data for the most recent years on this matter. [39176/08]

232 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of hares killed or which subsequently died at coursing meetings (details supplied) during October and November 2008; and if this represents an increase on the average at these meetings. [39080/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

232 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of hares killed or which subsequently died at coursing meetings (details supplied) during October and November 2008; and if this represents an increase on the average at these meetings. [39080/08]

231 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations of local authorities to properly insulate houses which they rent to tenants in order to reduce fuel bills and the carbon footprint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39052/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

231 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the obligations of local authorities to properly insulate houses which they rent to tenants in order to reduce fuel bills and the carbon footprint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39052/08]

230 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the proposed incinerator at Ringaskiddy; his views on whether all the requirements of the Aarhus Convention and the Public Participation Directive have been adhered to with regard to this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39024/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

230 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the proposed incinerator at Ringaskiddy; his views on whether all the requirements of the Aarhus Convention and the Public Participation Directive have been adhered to with regard to this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39024/08]

229 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to an application for boundary extension from a council (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he will respond to this application; if he consents to the application, if the changes will be enforced before the 2009 local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38982/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

229 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to an application for boundary extension from a council (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he will respond to this application; if he consents to the application, if the changes will be enforced before the 2009 local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38982/08]

228 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed by Ministers of State in his Department whose function it is to deal with representations from the Ministers of States’ constituency; the number of these staff that are located in the constituency and in his Department; the grade and remuneration at which these staff are employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38971/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

228 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed by Ministers of State in his Department whose function it is to deal with representations from the Ministers of States’ constituency; the number of these staff that are located in the constituency and in his Department; the grade and remuneration at which these staff are employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38971/08]

227 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed in his Department whose function it is to deal with representations from his constituency; the number of these staff that are located in the constituency and in his Department; the grade and remuneration at which these staff are employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38957/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

227 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed in his Department whose function it is to deal with representations from his constituency; the number of these staff that are located in the constituency and in his Department; the grade and remuneration at which these staff are employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38957/08]

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 6 November 2008.#Association nationale pour la protection des eaux et rivières - TOS v Ministère de l’Écologie, du Développement et de l’Aménagement durables.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Conseil d’État - France.#Pollution of the aquatic environment - Directive 2006/11/EC - Article 6 - Dangerous substances - Discharges - Prior authorisation - Fixing of emission standards - Declaratory scheme - Fish farms.#Case C-381/07.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 6 November 2008

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 6 November 2008.#Commission of the European Communities v Federal Republic of Germany.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Directive 85/337/EEC - Effects of certain projects on the environment - Heating installation - Energy production - Partial incineration of dangerous products.#Case C-247/06.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 6 November 2008

332 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the yearly expenditure to date on the national disability strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39272/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

332 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the yearly expenditure to date on the national disability strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39272/08]

331 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the facilities in Dublin which units or agencies under his Department, plan to vacate as a result of the decentralisation programme; the floor areas involved; and when it is planned that they will be realised. [38938/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

331 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the facilities in Dublin which units or agencies under his Department, plan to vacate as a result of the decentralisation programme; the floor areas involved; and when it is planned that they will be realised. [38938/08]

330 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff moves that have been necessitated by the decentralisation programme in units or agencies in his Department distinguishing the moves at managerial or technical level. [38923/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

330 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff moves that have been necessitated by the decentralisation programme in units or agencies in his Department distinguishing the moves at managerial or technical level. [38923/08]

329 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons who have been relocated to each of the decentralised locations established by units or agencies under his Department; the floor areas and occupancy capacity of each of the facilities concerned; and the date by which it is intended to complete the transfer of remaining staff. [38908/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

329 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons who have been relocated to each of the decentralised locations established by units or agencies under his Department; the floor areas and occupancy capacity of each of the facilities concerned; and the date by which it is intended to complete the transfer of remaining staff. [38908/08]

328 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the current and capital expenditure which has been incurred to date in respect of the decentralisation projects which have been deferred until a further review occurs in 2011. [38893/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

328 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the current and capital expenditure which has been incurred to date in respect of the decentralisation projects which have been deferred until a further review occurs in 2011. [38893/08]

327 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed in his Department’s press office; if he will outline the role and function of his Department’s press office and its relationship with his own press office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38868/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

327 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed in his Department’s press office; if he will outline the role and function of his Department’s press office and its relationship with his own press office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38868/08]

326 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to introduce legislation to compensate fire fighters who are injured in circumstances such as in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38696/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

326 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to introduce legislation to compensate fire fighters who are injured in circumstances such as in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38696/08]

325 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding set aside in respect of the home choice loan scheme; the amount he will loan out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38678/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

325 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding set aside in respect of the home choice loan scheme; the amount he will loan out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38678/08]

324 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the body with which responsibility lies for the maintenance of famine graveyards here and in particular, his position regarding the Carr’s Hill famine graveyard in Carrigaline, County Cork. [38674/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

324 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the body with which responsibility lies for the maintenance of famine graveyards here and in particular, his position regarding the Carr’s Hill famine graveyard in Carrigaline, County Cork. [38674/08]

323 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a citizen from Switzerland who is living here for some time is eligible to be considered for social housing; if there are specific rules or regulations to prevent this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38623/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2008

323 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a citizen from Switzerland who is living here for some time is eligible to be considered for social housing; if there are specific rules or regulations to prevent this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38623/08]

proposition de résolution Paquet énergie-climat

France · Senate · 4 November 2008

432 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason when a farmer is in the REP scheme and in the event of their death that their spouse cannot continue to farm and continue to receive the REP payment under the scheme that the late occupier had entered into in the first instance; the reason the REP scheme, which is meant for environmental protection of the farm, is directly linked to the farmer and not to the land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38204/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

432 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason when a farmer is in the REP scheme and in the event of their death that their spouse cannot continue to farm and continue to receive the REP payment under the scheme that the late occupier had entered into in the first instance; the reason the REP scheme, which is meant for environmental protection of the farm, is directly linked to the farmer and not to the land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38204/08]

409 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will detail and enumerate the planning applications and consents in which Ireland will be required to disapply relevant national planning law as a result of the judgment of the European Court against Ireland on 3 July 2008 (details supplied); and the action taken to ensure compliance with this judgment. [38487/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

409 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will detail and enumerate the planning applications and consents in which Ireland will be required to disapply relevant national planning law as a result of the judgment of the European Court against Ireland on 3 July 2008 (details supplied); and the action taken to ensure compliance with this judgment. [38487/08]

408 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied with the arrangements for ensuring the orderly enforcement of conditions of quarries registered under Section 261 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000. [38486/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

408 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied with the arrangements for ensuring the orderly enforcement of conditions of quarries registered under Section 261 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000. [38486/08]

407 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure in future that the broad range of housing statistics compiled by his Department will include the number of houses for which development consent has been given by local authorities outside of areas zoned for development; the number of these which have been completed; the number of permissions which remain outstanding. [38485/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

407 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure in future that the broad range of housing statistics compiled by his Department will include the number of houses for which development consent has been given by local authorities outside of areas zoned for development; the number of these which have been completed; the number of permissions which remain outstanding. [38485/08]

406 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposed regulations compelling landlords to maintain their rented properties have been introduced; and if so, if they are being enforced. [38465/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

406 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposed regulations compelling landlords to maintain their rented properties have been introduced; and if so, if they are being enforced. [38465/08]

405 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the latest position in regard to sewerage schemes (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38424/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

405 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the latest position in regard to sewerage schemes (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38424/08]

404 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date, in respect of the announcement to merge the Local Government Management Services Board and the Local Government Computer Services Board into the Local Government Services Board, by which this is to be achieved; if it will require legislation; the date such legislation will be published; the savings such a merger will accrue to the Exchequer in 2008, 2009 and 2010; the basis for those savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

404 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date, in respect of the announcement to merge the Local Government Management Services Board and the Local Government Computer Services Board into the Local Government Services Board, by which this is to be achieved; if it will require legislation; the date such legislation will be published; the savings such a merger will accrue to the Exchequer in 2008, 2009 and 2010; the basis for those savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/08]

403 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date, in respect of the announcement to merge the Rent Tribunal into the Private Residential Tenancies Board, by which this is to be achieved; if it will require legislation; when such legislation will be published; the savings such a merger will accrue to the Exchequer in 2008, 2009 and 2010; the basis for those savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38412/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

403 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date, in respect of the announcement to merge the Rent Tribunal into the Private Residential Tenancies Board, by which this is to be achieved; if it will require legislation; when such legislation will be published; the savings such a merger will accrue to the Exchequer in 2008, 2009 and 2010; the basis for those savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38412/08]

402 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown by county of the number of people who sought emergency accommodation from local authorities during 2007 and the number of people who were provided with emergency accommodation during this period. [38358/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

402 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown by county of the number of people who sought emergency accommodation from local authorities during 2007 and the number of people who were provided with emergency accommodation during this period. [38358/08]

401 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to improve emergency accommodation and refuge provision places for women and children escaping domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38357/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

401 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to improve emergency accommodation and refuge provision places for women and children escaping domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38357/08]

400 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the avenues available to local authorities under the Planning and Developing Act 2000 in relation to the completion of housing estates; his views on further measures in view of recent media reports on the number of estates not taken in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38352/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

400 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the avenues available to local authorities under the Planning and Developing Act 2000 in relation to the completion of housing estates; his views on further measures in view of recent media reports on the number of estates not taken in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38352/08]