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Question· writtenPQ 526asked

526. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way he will provide reassurances regarding the price and affordability of water in the context of the EU polluter-pays principle directive, which demands full cost recovery exclusively via water rates and certain levies where applicable. [43211/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

526. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way he will provide reassurances regarding the price and affordability of water in the context of the EU polluter-pays principle directive, which demands full cost recovery exclusively via water rates and certain levies where applicable. [43211/14]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

525. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on an application to a voluntary housing scheme at Moore Abbey, Kill Hill, Monasterevin, County Kildare, in the name of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary; the current status of discussions on the project between Kildare County Council, his Department and other stakeholders; the funding allocated to the project to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43189/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

525. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on an application to a voluntary housing scheme at Moore Abbey, Kill Hill, Monasterevin, County Kildare, in the name of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary; the current status of discussions on the project between Kildare County Council, his Department and other stakeholders; the funding allocated to the project to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43189/14]

Question· writtenPQ 524asked

524. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the delay with regard to Irish Water sanctioning the Per Cent for Art contribution made in various schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43187/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

524. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the delay with regard to Irish Water sanctioning the Per Cent for Art contribution made in various schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43187/14]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

522. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the liability Irish Water has with regard to the payment of compensation to owners of private properties that are damaged following flooding caused by burst water mains or other leaks in the water distribution system, such as those that took place in Ashwood estate in Clondalkin on 4 November 2014. [43181/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

522. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the liability Irish Water has with regard to the payment of compensation to owners of private properties that are damaged following flooding caused by burst water mains or other leaks in the water distribution system, such as those that took place in Ashwood estate in Clondalkin on 4 November 2014. [43181/14]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

521. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated cost of meeting Ireland's obligations under the urban wastewater framework directive; the timeline for meeting those obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43172/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

521. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated cost of meeting Ireland's obligations under the urban wastewater framework directive; the timeline for meeting those obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43172/14]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when his Department will introduce a new tenant purchase scheme for tenants of local authority housing; the provisions he plans to include in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43171/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

520. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when his Department will introduce a new tenant purchase scheme for tenants of local authority housing; the provisions he plans to include in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43171/14]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated costs of reducing the water network leakage rate in line with the EU average; the timeframe for meeting such a target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43163/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

519. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated costs of reducing the water network leakage rate in line with the EU average; the timeframe for meeting such a target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43163/14]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated cost of bringing Ireland into line with the EU water framework directive standards; the timeframe for the meeting of these objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43162/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

518. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated cost of bringing Ireland into line with the EU water framework directive standards; the timeframe for the meeting of these objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43162/14]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

517. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities have the ability to return portions of the non-principal private residence fines and, if so, under what statutes. [43158/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

517. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities have the ability to return portions of the non-principal private residence fines and, if so, under what statutes. [43158/14]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

515. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, in the event of the abolition of water charges, he has provided consideration to the creation of a special purpose vehicle in the ownership of the 31 local water authorities to provide investment and support for the modernisation of the water network. [43143/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

515. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, in the event of the abolition of water charges, he has provided consideration to the creation of a special purpose vehicle in the ownership of the 31 local water authorities to provide investment and support for the modernisation of the water network. [43143/14]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

512. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the billing of tenants, including students, for water charges and the fact that some landlords have raised rents and informed tenants that the reason they are doing so is because of water charges. [43130/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

512. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the billing of tenants, including students, for water charges and the fact that some landlords have raised rents and informed tenants that the reason they are doing so is because of water charges. [43130/14]

Question· writtenPQ 511asked

511. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that perspective tenants, particularly students, are being forced by landlords to pay money upfront in respect of Irish Water bills for water not yet used; if he will, in order to protect tenants, direct Irish Water to make a clear public statement on this issue indicating that landlords are not entitled to collect money on the company's behalf and that tenants should not be asked for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43127/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

511. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that perspective tenants, particularly students, are being forced by landlords to pay money upfront in respect of Irish Water bills for water not yet used; if he will, in order to protect tenants, direct Irish Water to make a clear public statement on this issue indicating that landlords are not entitled to collect money on the company's behalf and that tenants should not be asked for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43127/14]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

510. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of shares he owns in Irish Water; and the date and details of any purchase or sale of shares by him. [43125/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

510. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of shares he owns in Irish Water; and the date and details of any purchase or sale of shares by him. [43125/14]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

507. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the grants available to a community organisation (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43100/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

507. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the grants available to a community organisation (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43100/14]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

506. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a person (details supplied) in County Clare who has twice requested an application form through the e-mail service and who received an acknowledgement on 16 October 2014 confirming that the application form was issued will receive said form for Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43091/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

506. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a person (details supplied) in County Clare who has twice requested an application form through the e-mail service and who received an acknowledgement on 16 October 2014 confirming that the application form was issued will receive said form for Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43091/14]

Question· writtenPQ 505asked

505. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the contingency plans and budget he has put in place to address the possibility that Ireland may not meet its legally binding annual greenhouse gas emissions targets under the EU effort sharing decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43070/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

505. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the contingency plans and budget he has put in place to address the possibility that Ireland may not meet its legally binding annual greenhouse gas emissions targets under the EU effort sharing decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43070/14]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

504. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) pertaining to the implementation of a full producer responsibility initiative to regulate waste arising from the tyre industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43057/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

504. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) pertaining to the implementation of a full producer responsibility initiative to regulate waste arising from the tyre industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43057/14]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

503. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress in advancing the proposal to enable persons living in Northern Ireland and emigrants to vote in presidential elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43001/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

503. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress in advancing the proposal to enable persons living in Northern Ireland and emigrants to vote in presidential elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43001/14]

Question· writtenPQ 502asked

502. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, on an annual basis from 2007 to 2011, inclusive, the financial allocation made to Cavan County Council for water and sewerage schemes, including major schemes, smaller town and village schemes and rural group schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43000/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

502. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, on an annual basis from 2007 to 2011, inclusive, the financial allocation made to Cavan County Council for water and sewerage schemes, including major schemes, smaller town and village schemes and rural group schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43000/14]

Question· writtenPQ 501asked

501. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update regarding noise pollution legislation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42945/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

501. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update regarding noise pollution legislation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42945/14]

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

500. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which the voluntary committees that look after group water schemes may apply to have their schemes taken in charge. [42930/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

500. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which the voluntary committees that look after group water schemes may apply to have their schemes taken in charge. [42930/14]

Question· writtenPQ 499asked

499. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of septic tank inspections that have been carried out in the past 12 months; the number of these which related to registered and non-registered tanks; the number of tanks that have failed inspection; and the amount that has been paid in grants for upgrading failed systems, on a county basis. [42923/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

499. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of septic tank inspections that have been carried out in the past 12 months; the number of these which related to registered and non-registered tanks; the number of tanks that have failed inspection; and the amount that has been paid in grants for upgrading failed systems, on a county basis. [42923/14]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding water meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42919/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

498. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding water meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42919/14]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

497. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason persons who pay their road tax every six months pay significantly more than those who choose to pay in an annual payment; and his plans to rectify this. [42898/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

497. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason persons who pay their road tax every six months pay significantly more than those who choose to pay in an annual payment; and his plans to rectify this. [42898/14]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

496. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the use of schools as polling stations which often results in children getting a day off school resulting in inconvenience and expense for their parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42875/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

496. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the use of schools as polling stations which often results in children getting a day off school resulting in inconvenience and expense for their parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42875/14]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

495. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount Irish Water will take indirectly from household charges in 2015, net of all allowances and social welfare assistance. [42868/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

495. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount Irish Water will take indirectly from household charges in 2015, net of all allowances and social welfare assistance. [42868/14]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

494. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the qualifying criteria for persons coming into the State who apply for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42866/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

494. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the qualifying criteria for persons coming into the State who apply for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42866/14]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

493. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if changes to the water charges structure require the approval of the Commission for Energy Regulation; if he is consulting with the CER in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42855/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

493. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if changes to the water charges structure require the approval of the Commission for Energy Regulation; if he is consulting with the CER in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42855/14]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

492. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water has undertaken any commercial borrowing to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42852/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

492. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water has undertaken any commercial borrowing to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42852/14]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

491. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the start-up costs of Irish Water broken down by section of expenditure. [42838/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

491. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the start-up costs of Irish Water broken down by section of expenditure. [42838/14]

Question· writtenPQ 490asked

490. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of outstanding contracts with outside companies currently entered into by Irish Water; the companies involved; the expiry date of these contracts; and their overall monetary value. [42837/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

490. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of outstanding contracts with outside companies currently entered into by Irish Water; the companies involved; the expiry date of these contracts; and their overall monetary value. [42837/14]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

489. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a future referendum on an amendment to the Constitution to prevent the privatisation of Irish Water. [42836/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

489. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a future referendum on an amendment to the Constitution to prevent the privatisation of Irish Water. [42836/14]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

485. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with reference to correspondence (details supplied) if he will lay out to the best extent possible in tabular form broken down by year the income expected to be generated and income incurred by Irish Water, including the sources of the income and expenditure for each of the years 2013 to 2016, inclusive; and in the case of each figure if he will state whether the cost or revenue was off-balance sheet or included in Government deficit and debt calculations. [43285/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

485. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with reference to correspondence (details supplied) if he will lay out to the best extent possible in tabular form broken down by year the income expected to be generated and income incurred by Irish Water, including the sources of the income and expenditure for each of the years 2013 to 2016, inclusive; and in the case of each figure if he will state whether the cost or revenue was off-balance sheet or included in Government deficit and debt calculations. [43285/14]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

484. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader Partnership in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if it will be expedited for payment. [43228/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

484. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader Partnership in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if it will be expedited for payment. [43228/14]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

483. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if in the case of a UK local authority employee who applies for and receives a similar post in a local authority here he or she will be placed at the bottom of the local authority payscale in accordance with the rules for new entrants post 2009 or if the person's previous years of employment will be considered under EU or Irish legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43089/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

483. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if in the case of a UK local authority employee who applies for and receives a similar post in a local authority here he or she will be placed at the bottom of the local authority payscale in accordance with the rules for new entrants post 2009 or if the person's previous years of employment will be considered under EU or Irish legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43089/14]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a failure on the part of Irish Water to collect revenues due to it could result in a requirement for further equity capital to be injected into the company; if it will be provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42853/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

482. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a failure on the part of Irish Water to collect revenues due to it could result in a requirement for further equity capital to be injected into the company; if it will be provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42853/14]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

463. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the physical environment in schools, including classrooms is taken into consideration during the school evaluation process for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43030/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

463. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the physical environment in schools, including classrooms is taken into consideration during the school evaluation process for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43030/14]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the potential impact of the transatlantic trade and investment partnership on the agriculture, environment, employment and workers' rights sectors; the steps he will take to ensure Ireland's interests are protected during the negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43083/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

241. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the potential impact of the transatlantic trade and investment partnership on the agriculture, environment, employment and workers' rights sectors; the steps he will take to ensure Ireland's interests are protected during the negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43083/14]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if the development contribution fund located at local authority level continues to be set against the general Government deficit; if so the dialogue there is between the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43061/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

206. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if the development contribution fund located at local authority level continues to be set against the general Government deficit; if so the dialogue there is between the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43061/14]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to liaise with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in the context of the budget 2015 commitment to reconvene a social housing construction programme in view of the importance of access to housing in the community for persons challenged by mental health issues. [42756/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2014

125. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to liaise with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in the context of the budget 2015 commitment to reconvene a social housing construction programme in view of the importance of access to housing in the community for persons challenged by mental health issues. [42756/14]

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