Environment

3 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount his Department received in motor tax receipts in the years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and the estimated total to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36887/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2006

3 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount his Department received in motor tax receipts in the years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and the estimated total to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36887/06]

Entschließungsantrag zum Gesetz über ergänzende Vorschriften zu Rechtsbehelfen in Umweltangelegenheiten nach der EG-Richtlinie 2003/35/EG (Umwelt-Rechtsbehelfsgesetz) (G-SIG: 16000843)

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 November 2006

Vorlage eines neuen Gesetzentwurfs zur Schaffung eines zeitgemäßen Rechtsschutzes in allen Umweltangelegenheiten analog der Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligungsrichtlinie 2003/35/EG: Ermöglichung gerichtlicher Kontrolle von Verwaltungsentscheidungen in Umweltangelegenheiten ohne Drittschutzerfordernis und unter Berücksichtigung von Vorsorgestandards und Schwellenwerten; Gerichtszugang für alle Vereinigungen und Bürger mit berechtigtem Interesse an umweltrelevanten und behördlichen Entscheidungen; Zulassung der Beachtlichkeit von Verfahrensfehlern ohne Einschränkung <p> </p>

Entschließungsantrag zum Gesetz über die Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligung in Umweltangelegenheiten nach der EG-Richtlinie 2003/35/EG (Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligungsgesetz) (G-SIG: 16000842)

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 November 2006

Stärkere Berücksichtigung der Standards der Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligung, frühzeitige und effektive Beteiligung an Planungsverfahren <p> </p>

REACH - den gemeinsamen Standpunkt weiter verfolgen (G-SIG: 16011305)

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 November 2006

Beibehaltung folgender Eckpunkte zu REACH: Datenanforderungskonzept mit Entscheidungsgrundlagen zu möglichen Langfristgefahren von Stoffen, zugleich Entlastung für Unternehmen mit Altstoffen ohne besondere Risiken und in geringen Mengen (1 bis 10t/a); Einführung von Verwendungs- und Expositionskategorien zur Erleichterung der Berichtspflichten über Stoffinformationen für mittelständische Unternehmen; Vorregistrierung aller Altstoffe (Phase-in-Stoffe), stärkere Rolle der neuen Europäischen Chemikalienagentur, unbefristete Zulassungserteilung mit einer Überprüfung nach einer im Einzelfall festzulegenden Frist, Substitutionsprüfung, vereinfachte Meldepflicht für Stoffe in Forschung und Entwicklung <p> </p>

Die Zeit nach dem Kyoto-Protokoll gestalten - entschieden dem Klimawandel entgegentreten (G-SIG: 16011303)

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 November 2006

Ausbau der Vorreiterrolle im Klimaschutz während EU-Ratspräsidentschaft und G8-Vorsitz, rasche Umsetzung des Kyoto-Protokolls, Einsetzen für Folgevereinbarungen nach 2012, Einhaltung des 2-Grad-Ziels (definiert durch den WBGU), Einbeziehung von USA, Schwellen- und Entwicklungsländern, Steigerung der Energieeffizienz, Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien (Marktanreizprogramm), Verabschiedung eines internationalen Aktionsplans Energieeffizienz, Schutz der Wälder, Einbeziehung der Emissionen des internationalen Flug- und Schiffsverkehrs in die Minderungspflichten, Vorlage eines nationalen Aktionsplans Energieeffizienz mit Schwerpunkt Verdopplung der Energieproduktivität bis 2020, Evaluierung des Nationalen Klimaschutzprogramms <p> </p>

Für eine radikale und konsequente Klimapolitik (G-SIG: 16011293)

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 November 2006

Konsequente Umsetzung des Kyoto-Protokolls, Vereinbarung eines Kyoto-Folgeabkommens &quot;Kyoto Plus&quot; für den Zeitraum nach 2012, Einbeziehung von Schwellen- und Entwicklungsländern in einen gerechten Klimaschutz (Pro-Kopf-Emission), Entwicklung einer umfassenden Technologiestrategie für erneuerbare Energien mit gesetzlichen Rahmenbedingungen, Gründung einer IRENA, Einbeziehung der Emissionen des internationalen Flug- und Schiffsverkehrs in die Minderungspflichten, konsequentes Fortsetzen der Vorreiterrolle im Klimaschutz während der EU-Ratspräsidentschaft: Reduzierung der nationalen Treibhausgasemissionen bis 2020 um 40 Prozent, bis 2050 um 80 Prozent gegenüber 1990, Umgestaltung des zweiten Nationalen Allokationsplans, Teilnahme der USA und Kanadas an Klimaschutzzielen, Bekämpfung der Armut <p> </p>

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning conclusion on behalf of the European Community of a Framework Agreement on a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation and of the Protocol on Claims, Legal Proceedings and Indemnification to the Framework Agreement on a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation

European Union · European Commission · 8 November 2006

Importverbot für Enten- und Gänsestopfleber

Austria · National Council · 7 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Elisabeth Hlavac, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Importverbot für Enten- und Gänsestopfleber

526 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities that have a privatised refuse collection service; and the number of these that have a locally administered refuse waiver scheme. [36706/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

526 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities that have a privatised refuse collection service; and the number of these that have a locally administered refuse waiver scheme. [36706/06]

525 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of all funding across all expenditure programmes administered through his Department to Limerick County Council in the years 2002 to date in 2006. [36705/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

525 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of all funding across all expenditure programmes administered through his Department to Limerick County Council in the years 2002 to date in 2006. [36705/06]

523 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason his Department refused an application for funding to replace a section of water mains in Toberona, Dundalk, County Louth; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this section of gravity flow water mains has been leaking for at least six months and that traffic is driving across this exposed pipe, adding to the loss of treated water. [36662/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

523 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason his Department refused an application for funding to replace a section of water mains in Toberona, Dundalk, County Louth; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this section of gravity flow water mains has been leaking for at least six months and that traffic is driving across this exposed pipe, adding to the loss of treated water. [36662/06]

522 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the review of the operation of the disabled persons grant scheme has concluded; if it is intended that his Department will fully fund the scheme rather than relying on part funding by local authorities; when he will publish the results of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36660/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

522 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the review of the operation of the disabled persons grant scheme has concluded; if it is intended that his Department will fully fund the scheme rather than relying on part funding by local authorities; when he will publish the results of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36660/06]

521 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding returned to his Department by local authorities in 2005 from the disabled persons and essential repairs grant funds in each county; the local authorities that impose an income test to these grants schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36658/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

521 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding returned to his Department by local authorities in 2005 from the disabled persons and essential repairs grant funds in each county; the local authorities that impose an income test to these grants schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36658/06]

520 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if vehicles used by his Department use fuel from a particular fuel supplier; if so, the name of that supplier; if departmental staff are issued with fuel cards in connection with their duties; if so, the person who is the supplier of this service; and the amount it cost his Department in the past five years. [36418/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

520 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if vehicles used by his Department use fuel from a particular fuel supplier; if so, the name of that supplier; if departmental staff are issued with fuel cards in connection with their duties; if so, the person who is the supplier of this service; and the amount it cost his Department in the past five years. [36418/06]

519 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimates he has received from each local authority in relation to the damage which occurred as a result of floods on 25 October 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36356/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

519 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimates he has received from each local authority in relation to the damage which occurred as a result of floods on 25 October 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36356/06]

518 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contingency funding his Department has to assist with emergencies such as those created following flood damage in the week ending 29 October 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36355/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

518 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contingency funding his Department has to assist with emergencies such as those created following flood damage in the week ending 29 October 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36355/06]

517 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allocate emergency funding to Waterford County Council to assist them with remedial works as a result of inclement weather in the week ending 29 October 2006 which has been estimated at €675,000, not including overtime or machinery costs. [36354/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

517 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allocate emergency funding to Waterford County Council to assist them with remedial works as a result of inclement weather in the week ending 29 October 2006 which has been estimated at €675,000, not including overtime or machinery costs. [36354/06]

516 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if notifications in relation to renewal are issued to persons whose ten year driving licences are about to expire; and if not, the reason for same. [36352/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

516 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if notifications in relation to renewal are issued to persons whose ten year driving licences are about to expire; and if not, the reason for same. [36352/06]

515 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the name and location of every vacant building under his Department’s ownership or control; the security arrangements in place in respect of each property; the cost of such security arrangements in respect of each property in the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36302/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

515 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the name and location of every vacant building under his Department’s ownership or control; the security arrangements in place in respect of each property; the cost of such security arrangements in respect of each property in the period 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36302/06]

514 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when work will commence on a project (details supplied) in County Mayo, in view of the fact that planning permission has been secured for the alternative site entrance to the project. [36202/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

514 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when work will commence on a project (details supplied) in County Mayo, in view of the fact that planning permission has been secured for the alternative site entrance to the project. [36202/06]

513 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a water scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo; when the construction of the scheme will commence; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36184/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

513 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a water scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo; when the construction of the scheme will commence; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36184/06]

512 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on exempting small residential wind turbines of under 2.5 metre rotor diameter from the requirement of planning permission in the interest of developing sustainable energy. [36144/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

512 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on exempting small residential wind turbines of under 2.5 metre rotor diameter from the requirement of planning permission in the interest of developing sustainable energy. [36144/06]

524 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to make intrusive or excessive lighting a nuisance in law similar to the UK Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36704/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

524 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to make intrusive or excessive lighting a nuisance in law similar to the UK Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36704/06]

511 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are plans in place at present by the Government to introduce legislation such as the legislation recently introduced in the UK in relation to the issue of light pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37069/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

511 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are plans in place at present by the Government to introduce legislation such as the legislation recently introduced in the UK in relation to the issue of light pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37069/06]

527 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of resources dedicated to the Private Residential Tenancies Board, including the amount of Exchequer funding and the numbers of staff;. [36707/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

527 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of resources dedicated to the Private Residential Tenancies Board, including the amount of Exchequer funding and the numbers of staff;. [36707/06]

510 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make additional resources and staff available to the Private Residential Tenancies Board to meet with its obligations under the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2004. [36753/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

510 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make additional resources and staff available to the Private Residential Tenancies Board to meet with its obligations under the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2004. [36753/06]

509 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the 2005 outturn and his latest forecast for the 2006 outturn for local authority levies, disaggregating housing and other levies. [36358/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

509 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the 2005 outturn and his latest forecast for the 2006 outturn for local authority levies, disaggregating housing and other levies. [36358/06]

508 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his latest forecast for the 2006 outturn for motor tax. [36357/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2006

508 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his latest forecast for the 2006 outturn for motor tax. [36357/06]

Giftbelastung von Fischen aus Elbe und Mulde (G-SIG: 16011342)

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 November 2006

Zeitpunkt der Untersuchung von Elbe und Mulde durch das Umweltbundesamt und Feststellung der Belastung von Fischen mit Hexachlorcyclohexan (HCH); Ursachen der Gewässerbelastung, Verbraucherschutz (Handel und Angelfischer), Gesundheitsgefahr, Fischüberwachungsprogramme <p> </p>

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1737/2006 of 7 November 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community

European Union · EUR-Lex · 7 November 2006

Festlegung von neuen ökologischen Grenzwerten im Rahmen des "Memorandum für einen 'New Deal' von Wirtschaft, Umwelt und Beschäftigung" sowie Maßnahmen bei Nichteinhaltung der Selbstverpflichtung der Automobilindustrie zur Senkung der CO2-Emissionen (G-SIG: 16051103)

Germany · German Bundestag · 3 November 2006

257 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will provide copies of all records it holds regarding the Castlecomer group water scheme in west Sligo, including details of all communications between his Department and Sligo County Council, the scheme or others and recent representations in which the scheme is mentioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36078/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

257 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will provide copies of all records it holds regarding the Castlecomer group water scheme in west Sligo, including details of all communications between his Department and Sligo County Council, the scheme or others and recent representations in which the scheme is mentioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36078/06]

256 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to regulate the planning, provision and operation of seaside caravan and mobile home sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36044/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

256 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to regulate the planning, provision and operation of seaside caravan and mobile home sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36044/06]

255 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of occasions upon which directions to local authorities have issued under Section 31(1) of Planning and Development Act 2000; the reason for such directions; if such directions have been complied with in full; the timeframe for such compliance; the consequences of councils not complying with such directions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36016/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

255 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of occasions upon which directions to local authorities have issued under Section 31(1) of Planning and Development Act 2000; the reason for such directions; if such directions have been complied with in full; the timeframe for such compliance; the consequences of councils not complying with such directions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36016/06]

254 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the second phase of the farm waste plastic scheme does not operate in County Limerick; if his attention has been drawn to the waste plastic backlog in the county and the inadequacy of the only landfill site available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35958/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

254 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the second phase of the farm waste plastic scheme does not operate in County Limerick; if his attention has been drawn to the waste plastic backlog in the county and the inadequacy of the only landfill site available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35958/06]

253 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing units that have been inspected by each local authority for suitability under the rental accommodation scheme; the number approved under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35911/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

253 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing units that have been inspected by each local authority for suitability under the rental accommodation scheme; the number approved under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35911/06]

252 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government intends to provide new sewerage treatment plants to meet the current and future needs of east Meath in view of its current dependence for such services on Louth County Council and Fingal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35872/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

252 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government intends to provide new sewerage treatment plants to meet the current and future needs of east Meath in view of its current dependence for such services on Louth County Council and Fingal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35872/06]

251 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding requested by Cork County Council to construct the northern relief road in Midleton, County Cork; the amount which has been made available to date; the estimated cost of the relief road; when he expects it to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36061/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

251 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding requested by Cork County Council to construct the northern relief road in Midleton, County Cork; the amount which has been made available to date; the estimated cost of the relief road; when he expects it to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36061/06]

250 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposed energy rating that will apply to a domestic houses built to the exact specifications set out in the existing building regulations, under the grading system that is due to be introduced under the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35965/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

250 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposed energy rating that will apply to a domestic houses built to the exact specifications set out in the existing building regulations, under the grading system that is due to be introduced under the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35965/06]

40 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the public concern regarding the proposal to run Metro north above ground along Ballymun Road; his views on whether such a proposal will be injurious to the local environment; his further views on whether this proposal will prevent the Metro from running at full capacity at any point in view of its interaction with road traffic and pedestrians; and if he will therefore request the RPA to revise its proposals in order to keep the Metro underground until it has passed Ballymun estate. [35780/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

40 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the public concern regarding the proposal to run Metro north above ground along Ballymun Road; his views on whether such a proposal will be injurious to the local environment; his further views on whether this proposal will prevent the Metro from running at full capacity at any point in view of its interaction with road traffic and pedestrians; and if he will therefore request the RPA to revise its proposals in order to keep the Metro underground until it has passed Ballymun estate. [35780/06]

5 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the public concern regarding the proposal to run metro north above ground along Ballymun Road; his views on whether such a proposal will be injurious to the local environment; his views on whether this proposal will prevent the metro running at full capacity at any point in view of its interaction with road traffic and pedestrians; and if he will therefore request the RPA to revise their proposals in order to keep the metro underground until it has passed Ballymun estate. [36053/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2006

5 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the public concern regarding the proposal to run metro north above ground along Ballymun Road; his views on whether such a proposal will be injurious to the local environment; his views on whether this proposal will prevent the metro running at full capacity at any point in view of its interaction with road traffic and pedestrians; and if he will therefore request the RPA to revise their proposals in order to keep the metro underground until it has passed Ballymun estate. [36053/06]

637 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of changes of ownership recorded in respect of motor cars in each year from 2000 to 2005 respectively and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35752/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

637 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of changes of ownership recorded in respect of motor cars in each year from 2000 to 2005 respectively and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35752/06]

636 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of loans approved and the number paid, in respect of new houses and of second hand houses in each of the past five years; and the aggregate value in each case. [35748/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

636 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of loans approved and the number paid, in respect of new houses and of second hand houses in each of the past five years; and the aggregate value in each case. [35748/06]

635 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 275 of 25 October 2006, the progress made in regard to the enactment of Sections 55 to 62 of the Local Government Act 2001 since 21 February 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35688/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

635 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 275 of 25 October 2006, the progress made in regard to the enactment of Sections 55 to 62 of the Local Government Act 2001 since 21 February 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35688/06]

634 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to evaluate the ERG scheme with a view to increasing the grant to ensure that applicants can have the necessary work that they seek to have completed at their homes to ensure a better quality of life for themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35679/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

634 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to evaluate the ERG scheme with a view to increasing the grant to ensure that applicants can have the necessary work that they seek to have completed at their homes to ensure a better quality of life for themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35679/06]

633 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to evaluate the DPG scheme in relation to increasing the present ceiling on the grant, in partnership with the Health Service Executive, the amalgamation of the DPG and the top-up grant as operated by the HSE in view of the problems that applicants are encountering at present in seeking to have the necessary work carried out to facilitate their needs to ensure a better quality of life for themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35678/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

633 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to evaluate the DPG scheme in relation to increasing the present ceiling on the grant, in partnership with the Health Service Executive, the amalgamation of the DPG and the top-up grant as operated by the HSE in view of the problems that applicants are encountering at present in seeking to have the necessary work carried out to facilitate their needs to ensure a better quality of life for themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35678/06]

632 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the application to provide a new sewerage system at Milltownpass, County Westmeath; if same will now be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35668/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

632 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the application to provide a new sewerage system at Milltownpass, County Westmeath; if same will now be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35668/06]

631 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated revenue from planning fees received by local authorities in 2005. [35662/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

631 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated revenue from planning fees received by local authorities in 2005. [35662/06]

630 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from Waterford County Council for funding to upgrade the approach road to Waterford Regional Airport; when such an applications was received; if he will provide funding for such an upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35648/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

630 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from Waterford County Council for funding to upgrade the approach road to Waterford Regional Airport; when such an applications was received; if he will provide funding for such an upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35648/06]

629 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to bring in official certificates for septic tanks and assorted wastewater treatment systems. [35637/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 November 2006

629 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to bring in official certificates for septic tanks and assorted wastewater treatment systems. [35637/06]