Environment

Coordinated Environmental Health Network Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2004

Coordinated Environmental Health Network Act of 2004 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to establish and operate the Coordinated Environmental Health Network (the Network), including by: (1) identifying, expanding, and coordinating among existing Federal public health and environmental infrastructure; (2) providing for public access to an electronic national database on the incidence and prevalence of specified priority chronic conditions and relevant environmental and other factors; (3) operating a National Environmental Health Rapid Response Service to develop strategies to rapidly respond to, and conduct investigations of, higher than expected incidence and prevalence rates of priority chronic conditions and environmental exposures; (4) awarding grants to States, local governments, territories, and Indian tribes to establish, maintain, and operate State Environmental Health Networks; (5) developing minimum standards and procedures for data collection and reporting for State Networks, including mechanisms for allowing States to set priorities and allocate resources accordingly; (6) establishing an Advisory Committee for the Network; (7) awarding John H. Chafee Public Health Scholarships to eligible students who are enrolled in an accredited school of public health or medicine; and (8) entering into a cooperative agreement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists to train and place applied epidemiology fellows in State and local health departments. Allows the Secretary to award grants to accredited schools or programs of public health to establish, maintain, and operate Centers of Excellence for research and demonstration with respect to chronic conditions and relevant environmental factors, which may include investigating causal connections between chronic conditions and environmental factors.

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the latter's participation in the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network

European Union · European Commission · 8 October 2004

Proposal for a Council Decision on the signature, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the latter's participation in the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network

European Union · European Commission · 8 October 2004

Kürzung der Ökostromförderung

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Werner Stadler (SPÖ) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Kürzung der Ökostromförderung

Verbot des Inverkehrbringens von kosmetischen Mitteln, die im Tierversuch überprüft worden sind

Austria · National Council · 7 October 2004

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (614 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über das Verbot des Inverkehrbringens von kosmetischen Mitteln, die im Tierversuch überprüft worden sind

Umsetzung der Biokraftstoffrichtlinie

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Ferdinand Tiefnig (ÖVP) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend umweltpolitische Auswirkungen der Umsetzung der Biokraftstoffrichtlinie

Umverteilung der Agrarförderungen

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Johann Kraml (SPÖ) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Umverteilung der Agrarförderungen

Verzicht auf gentechnisch veränderte Futtermittel für Milchkühe der Niederösterreichischen Molkerei (NÖM)

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage der Bundesrätin Elisabeth Kerschbaum (Grüne) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Verzicht auf gentechnisch veränderte Futtermittel für Milchkühe der Niederösterreichischen Molkerei (NÖM)

Reduktion der Emissionsbelastung im Verkehrssektor

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Karl Brader (ÖVP) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Reduktion der Emissionsbelastung im Verkehrssektor

Zwangsverpfändung der Pensionsverpflichtungen der Österreichischen Bundesforste

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Günther Prutsch (SPÖ) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Zwangsverpfändung der Pensionsverpflichtungen der Österreichischen Bundesforste

Förderung von Dieselpartikelfiltern

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Mag. John Gudenus (FPÖ) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Förderung von Dieselpartikelfiltern

Malussystem für Dieselautos ohne Partikelfilter

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Theodor Binna (SPÖ) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Malussystem für Dieselautos ohne Partikelfilter

Stärkung einer Landwirtschaft ohne gentechnisch veränderte Organismen

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage des Bundesrates Dr. Georg Spiegelfeld-Schneeburg (ÖVP) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Stärkung einer Landwirtschaft ohne gentechnisch veränderte Organismen

Prioritäten der Programmplanung "Ländliche Entwicklung 2007-2013"

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Mündliche Anfrage der Bundesrätin Martina Diesner-Wais (ÖVP) an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll betreffend Prioritäten der Programmplanung "Ländliche Entwicklung 2007-2013"

Technologiepolitik

Austria · Federal Council · 7 October 2004

Anfrage der Bundesräte Dr. Ruperta Lichtenecker, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Technologiepolitik <i>(Wirtschaftsbereiche Umwelttechnik, Umwelttechnologie und</i> <i>Umweltwirtschaft)</i>

257 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to introduce legislation to regulate management services companies in view of the escalating charges faced by many apartment owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23988/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

257 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to introduce legislation to regulate management services companies in view of the escalating charges faced by many apartment owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23988/04]

256 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps which are available to those who wish to upgrade the status of town council, formerly known as town commission, to urban council status; and if funds are available to those who would be interested in researching the pros and cons of such a move for any particular council. [23979/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

256 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps which are available to those who wish to upgrade the status of town council, formerly known as town commission, to urban council status; and if funds are available to those who would be interested in researching the pros and cons of such a move for any particular council. [23979/04]

255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will not reduce financial support available to Kildare County Council arising from increased development levies or charges; if, in his compilation of Estimates for 2005, he will give an assurance that the increased charges imposed by Kildare County Council and others will not bring about a reduction in rate support or other grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23957/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will not reduce financial support available to Kildare County Council arising from increased development levies or charges; if, in his compilation of Estimates for 2005, he will give an assurance that the increased charges imposed by Kildare County Council and others will not bring about a reduction in rate support or other grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23957/04]

254 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to increase Ireland’s contributions to UN funds to protect environmental habitats and rare species such as the tiger, panda, great ape and rainforest programmes. [23932/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

254 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to increase Ireland’s contributions to UN funds to protect environmental habitats and rare species such as the tiger, panda, great ape and rainforest programmes. [23932/04]

253 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the public appointments made by his Department between 1 July and 30 September 2004. [23920/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

253 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the public appointments made by his Department between 1 July and 30 September 2004. [23920/04]

252 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 448 of 6 July 2004, if his Department has dealt with the preliminary report as submitted by Clare County Council for the Labasheeda, Carrigaholt and Cooraclare DBO sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23899/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

252 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 448 of 6 July 2004, if his Department has dealt with the preliminary report as submitted by Clare County Council for the Labasheeda, Carrigaholt and Cooraclare DBO sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23899/04]

251 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists on a yearly and local authority basis from 1997 to date. [23898/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

251 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on local authority housing lists on a yearly and local authority basis from 1997 to date. [23898/04]

250 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total amount of money paid out by his Department in legal fees; the details of the firms paid the greatest amount of fees; the total amount of money paid out in legal settlements; the number of such settlements; the total number of claims against his Department, for the most recent 12-month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23889/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

250 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total amount of money paid out by his Department in legal fees; the details of the firms paid the greatest amount of fees; the total amount of money paid out in legal settlements; the number of such settlements; the total number of claims against his Department, for the most recent 12-month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23889/04]

249 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid out by his Department in public relations fees; the name of the firm that was paid the highest amount; the amount paid to a specific firm (details supplied); the amount of money paid out by the Department in other consultancy fees; the name of the firm or individual paid the highest amount for the most recent 12-month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23875/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

249 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid out by his Department in public relations fees; the name of the firm that was paid the highest amount; the amount paid to a specific firm (details supplied); the amount of money paid out by the Department in other consultancy fees; the name of the firm or individual paid the highest amount for the most recent 12-month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23875/04]

248 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue expected to be raised by the new development levies adopted by councils as a result of the direction given by his Department to them; his estimate of the increase in the total building cost that this will represent in the housing and commercial sectors; and if he is considering measures to reduce the impact of these levies on first-time buyers. [23817/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

248 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue expected to be raised by the new development levies adopted by councils as a result of the direction given by his Department to them; his estimate of the increase in the total building cost that this will represent in the housing and commercial sectors; and if he is considering measures to reduce the impact of these levies on first-time buyers. [23817/04]

247 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with a detailed breakdown of costings of the refurbishment of Lissadell House in County Sligo as estimated by his Department. [23816/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

247 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide this Deputy with a detailed breakdown of costings of the refurbishment of Lissadell House in County Sligo as estimated by his Department. [23816/04]

246 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to introduce regulations to make acceptable site suitability assessment reports from chartered engineers regarding septic tanks in order to eliminate a situation in which planners often override reports from consultant chartered engineers. [23803/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

246 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to introduce regulations to make acceptable site suitability assessment reports from chartered engineers regarding septic tanks in order to eliminate a situation in which planners often override reports from consultant chartered engineers. [23803/04]

Combating Methamphetamine Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 2004

Combating Methamphetamine Act of 2004 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General, through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), to make grants to States to address the manufacture, sale, and use of methamphetamine (methamphetamine use) to enhance public safety. Lists eligible programs, projects, and activities, including: (1) arresting individuals violating methamphetamine laws; (2) undertaking clandestine methamphetamine lab seizures and environmental cleanup; (3) providing community-based education, awareness, and prevention; and (4) providing Drug Court and Family Drug Court services to address methamphetamine use. Sets forth grant application requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General, through BJA, to make grants to States, Indian tribal governments, and multijurisdictional or regional consortia thereof to develop a comprehensive, cooperative strategy to address methamphetamine use to enhance public safety. Earmarks specified sums (according to a specified formula) to each State. Authorizes the Attorney General to: (1) collect systematic data on the effectiveness of the programs assisted under this Act in reducing methamphetamine use; (2) establish a national clearinghouse of information on effective programs to address such use that shall disseminate to State and local agencies a description of the results of research on reduction efforts and information on effective programs, best practices, and Federal resources; (3) establish a program within the Department of Justice to facilitate the sharing of knowledge in best practices among States addressing such use; and (4) provide technical assistance to State and local agencies implementing effective programs to reduce methamphetamine use.

Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 2004

Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business tax credit for up to 50 percent of qualified remediation expenditures for contaminated sites (property used in a trade or business on which there has been a release (or threat of release) or disposal of any hazardous substance) in certain poverty-rated areas. Defines &quot;qualified remediation expenditures&quot; as expenditures for: (1) the abatement or control of any hazardous substance, petroleum, or any petroleum by-product at a contaminated site in accordance with a State-approved remediation and redevelopment plan; (2) the complete demolition of a structure; (3) the removal and disposal of property; and (4) the reconstruction of utilities on a contaminated site. Requires States to allocate credit amounts under an allocation plan that considers specified criteria, including: (1) poverty rates: (2) location of a contaminated site; and (3) the amount of new employment expected to result from redevelopment. Imposes a ceiling on the State environmental remediation credit and limits the national environmental remediation credit for each calendar year to $1 billion. Sets forth special rules for: (1) allocating unused environmental remediation credit carryover amounts among States: (2) adjusting the limitation on the national environmental remediation credit for inflation; (3) assigning portions of the credit; and (4) recapturing credit amounts if a taxpayer fails to properly complete environmental remediation under a State approved remediation and redevelopment plan.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should prepare a comprehensive strategy for advancing and entering into international negotiations on a binding agreement that would swiftly reduce global mercury use and pollution to levels sufficient to protect public health and the environment.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 2004

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should engage in international dialogue regarding mercury pollution, use, mining, and trade. Calls for the President to: (1) prepare a strategy to advance and enter into international negotiations on an agreement that addresses the reduction of the global use, trade, and releases of mercury; (2) enter into agreements to align global mercury production with reduced global demand and to minimize global mercury releases while negotiating such an agreement; (3) initiate and support a parallel international research effort to collect global data for a comprehensive inventory of mercury use, mining, trade, and releases and to develop less emitting technologies and technologies to reduce the need for, and use of, mercury in commerce; (4) review U.S. monitoring capabilities and data collection efforts for mercury use, trade, and releases; and (5) work through existing international organizations to encourage the development of programs, standards, and trade agreements to reduce the use and trade of mercury, eliminate primary mercury mining, and reduce releases of mercury and other long-range transboundary air pollutants.

Umweltinformationsgesetz, Änderung (UIG-Novelle 2004)

Austria · National Council · 6 October 2004

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Umweltinformationsgesetz geändert wird (UIG-Novelle 2004)

287 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the way in which the presence of shags and cormorants is having on fish stocks in the Royal and Grand Canals. [23714/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

287 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the way in which the presence of shags and cormorants is having on fish stocks in the Royal and Grand Canals. [23714/04]

286 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a grant for a community organisation (details supplied) in County Limerick. [23713/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

286 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a grant for a community organisation (details supplied) in County Limerick. [23713/04]

285 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of sewerage and water schemes in County Clare awaiting approval in his Department. [23712/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

285 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of sewerage and water schemes in County Clare awaiting approval in his Department. [23712/04]

284 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of sewerage and water schemes in County Clare which have received funding in 2004. [23711/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

284 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of sewerage and water schemes in County Clare which have received funding in 2004. [23711/04]

283 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government , further to Question No. 16 of 30 September 2004, the EU directives and regulations regarding which the Government is still in dispute with the European Union; the status of the dispute in each case; and the level of penalty that may be incurred in each case. [23694/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

283 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government , further to Question No. 16 of 30 September 2004, the EU directives and regulations regarding which the Government is still in dispute with the European Union; the status of the dispute in each case; and the level of penalty that may be incurred in each case. [23694/04]

Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 2004

Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 - Defines "specialty crop" as each U.S. agricultural crop other than wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, cotton, rice, peanuts, sugar, and tobacco. Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act to provide for marketing order specialty crop food safety programs. Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to: (1) increase assistance for the tree assistance program; (2) provide for increased fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop purchases; and (3) increase and extend specialty crop technical assistance. Authorizes appropriations for maintenance of the Agricultural Marketing Service inspection training center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Makes grants to enhance specialty crop competitiveness. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to obligate funds for specialty crop operating loans. Provides for: (1) the study of the extent to which U.S. specialty crops have or have not benefited from any reductions of foreign trade barriers; and (2) a foreign market access strategy plan based on such study. Establishes a division in the Department of Agriculture to process petitions for reducing sanitary and phytosanitary export barriers and an office to develop and protect intellectual property rights in plants and plant materials. Amends Federal patent law to define &quot;essentially derived plant.&quot; Provides for specified additional research initiatives. Establishes a fund to support emergency eradication and research activities. Provides for independent scientific advice and peer review with regard to specialty crop import and export requests. Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to remove the income limitation from the environmental quality incentives program. Addresses the development of voluntary sustainable practices guidelines for producers and processors of specialty crops.

A concurrent resolution recognizing the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States and supporting the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 2004

Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States; and (2) supports the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants as a means of contributing to national energy independence and maintaining a clean environment.

Eastern Santa Clara River Basin Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 2004

Eastern Santa Clara River Basin Protection Act - Requires the Secretary of the Army to participate in studies and other investigative activities and in the construction, planning, and design of projects determined by the Secretary to offer a long-term solution to groundwater perchlorate contamination in the Eastern Santa Clara River Basin in Santa Clarita, California. Requires investigative activities and projects to include sites that are sources of perchlorate and located in Santa Clarita. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize the Secretary to provide environmental infrastructure and construction assistance for such projects. Directs the Secretary to allow credit for in-kind services provided by a non-Federal sponsor before initiation of a project.

461 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role his Department will play in supervising and monitoring the disability package announced by the Government on 21 September 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23798/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

461 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the role his Department will play in supervising and monitoring the disability package announced by the Government on 21 September 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23798/04]

460 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authority housing departments can inform private rented accommodation providers that a named person has or has not been either evicted or removed from a local authority housing estate, as a result of anti-social behaviour; if this power exists under the relevant legislation; and if this matter can be rectified. [23590/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

460 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authority housing departments can inform private rented accommodation providers that a named person has or has not been either evicted or removed from a local authority housing estate, as a result of anti-social behaviour; if this power exists under the relevant legislation; and if this matter can be rectified. [23590/04]

459 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses completed to date in 2004 under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and his forecast for the full year. [23586/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

459 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses completed to date in 2004 under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and his forecast for the full year. [23586/04]

458 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the volume and share of recycling by sectoral source in 1998 and in 2003; and the way in which this compares with the Government’s target. [23585/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

458 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the volume and share of recycling by sectoral source in 1998 and in 2003; and the way in which this compares with the Government’s target. [23585/04]

457 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the status of each local council’s implementation of their Traveller accommodation plan with respect to targets set; the deadlines missed in each case; the number in total and by type of Traveller accommodation units yet to be provided by each local authority under their respective five-year Traveller accommodation programmes 2000-04; the number of the councils which are in breach of regulations regarding Traveller accommodation; and the measures he will be taking to ensure councils’ compliance with their own plans to achieve the targets set. [23548/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

457 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the status of each local council’s implementation of their Traveller accommodation plan with respect to targets set; the deadlines missed in each case; the number in total and by type of Traveller accommodation units yet to be provided by each local authority under their respective five-year Traveller accommodation programmes 2000-04; the number of the councils which are in breach of regulations regarding Traveller accommodation; and the measures he will be taking to ensure councils’ compliance with their own plans to achieve the targets set. [23548/04]

456 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of the archaeological works being carried out as preparatory work for the new sewerage scheme in Castledermot, County Kildare; the timescale of the work; when the new collection system for the scheme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23540/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

456 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of the archaeological works being carried out as preparatory work for the new sewerage scheme in Castledermot, County Kildare; the timescale of the work; when the new collection system for the scheme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23540/04]

455 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will approve finance for a recycling facility at Cashel, County Tipperary. [23493/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

455 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will approve finance for a recycling facility at Cashel, County Tipperary. [23493/04]

454 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a new sewerage scheme will be provided for the village of Golden in County Tipperary. [23492/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

454 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a new sewerage scheme will be provided for the village of Golden in County Tipperary. [23492/04]

453 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Innishannon, Ballinadee-Ballinspittle-Garretstown, water supply scheme can now proceed; and the estimated cost and commencement date. [23450/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

453 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Innishannon, Ballinadee-Ballinspittle-Garretstown, water supply scheme can now proceed; and the estimated cost and commencement date. [23450/04]

452 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will reconsider reverting to having county councils responsible for the cutting of the hedges along the edge of roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23449/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

452 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will reconsider reverting to having county councils responsible for the cutting of the hedges along the edge of roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23449/04]

451 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, as a matter of extreme urgency, the National Federation of Group Water Schemes will ensure that necessitous cases such as that of persons (details supplied) in County Leitrim are not deprived of a water supply as he outlined to this Deputy in correspondence of 6 August 2004. [23448/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

451 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, as a matter of extreme urgency, the National Federation of Group Water Schemes will ensure that necessitous cases such as that of persons (details supplied) in County Leitrim are not deprived of a water supply as he outlined to this Deputy in correspondence of 6 August 2004. [23448/04]