Environment

230 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the common pool for recruitment to promotional positions in local authorities amongst others; if he will provide more promotional positions to open competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36482/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

230 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the common pool for recruitment to promotional positions in local authorities amongst others; if he will provide more promotional positions to open competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36482/09]

229 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will publish his review in relation to the three types of grants that currently exist under the one scheme for older persons and people with disabilities; if he will provide a simplified application form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36475/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

229 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will publish his review in relation to the three types of grants that currently exist under the one scheme for older persons and people with disabilities; if he will provide a simplified application form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36475/09]

228 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimates for compliance with recent legislation requiring building energy rating certificates; the proposals he will introduce to increase the enforcement of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36459/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

228 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimates for compliance with recent legislation requiring building energy rating certificates; the proposals he will introduce to increase the enforcement of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36459/09]

227 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the new local government charge for second homes in the case of a person who has been left the family home in which a family member has the right to live for his or her lifetime, so the person cannot enter the house or rent it to anyone in view of the fact that the family member is living in it; if, in view of this the person will be exempt from the new €200 charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36454/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

227 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the new local government charge for second homes in the case of a person who has been left the family home in which a family member has the right to live for his or her lifetime, so the person cannot enter the house or rent it to anyone in view of the fact that the family member is living in it; if, in view of this the person will be exempt from the new €200 charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36454/09]

226 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total cost of foreign travel, including flights, accommodation, food, subsistence, travel and other incidental costs, incurred by the Minister and Ministers of State at his Department in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009. [36394/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

226 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total cost of foreign travel, including flights, accommodation, food, subsistence, travel and other incidental costs, incurred by the Minister and Ministers of State at his Department in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009. [36394/09]

225 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs incurred by his constituency office and the constituency offices of the Ministers of State at his Department for leaflet design, production, delivery and other related costs in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36380/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

225 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs incurred by his constituency office and the constituency offices of the Ministers of State at his Department for leaflet design, production, delivery and other related costs in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36380/09]

88 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the report by an organisation (details supplied) which states that the REP scheme contributes more to the Exchequer than it costs; and if this report will inform his approach to the REP scheme in future. [36234/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

88 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the report by an organisation (details supplied) which states that the REP scheme contributes more to the Exchequer than it costs; and if this report will inform his approach to the REP scheme in future. [36234/09]

93 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the discussions he has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government with regard to extending the slurry spreading deadline in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36183/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

93 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the discussions he has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government with regard to extending the slurry spreading deadline in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36183/09]

50 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has consulted with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to the extension of the time for the spreading of slurry following the extension given to farmers in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36082/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

50 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has consulted with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to the extension of the time for the spreading of slurry following the extension given to farmers in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36082/09]

48 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers penalised under the REP scheme in 2008; the breakdown of this figure; and the reason for the imposition of penalties. [36207/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

48 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers penalised under the REP scheme in 2008; the breakdown of this figure; and the reason for the imposition of penalties. [36207/09]

29 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position with regard to on-farm nitrates regulations inspections; if he has come to an agreement with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to avoid duplication of inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36266/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

29 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position with regard to on-farm nitrates regulations inspections; if he has come to an agreement with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to avoid duplication of inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36266/09]

13 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the REP scheme deadline for spreading slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36237/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

13 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the REP scheme deadline for spreading slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36237/09]

2 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of the REP scheme; the date of payment for REP scheme 4 in 2009; if sufficient funding is available to meet REP scheme 3 and 4 payments in 2009; the breakdown of the number of farmers in the REP scheme; and the persons who applied for the REP scheme in 2009 by county. [36202/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

2 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of the REP scheme; the date of payment for REP scheme 4 in 2009; if sufficient funding is available to meet REP scheme 3 and 4 payments in 2009; the breakdown of the number of farmers in the REP scheme; and the persons who applied for the REP scheme in 2009 by county. [36202/09]

1 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers participating in the rural environment protection scheme on the date the scheme was suspended; the number of farmers whose REP scheme plans have since expired; the number expected to expire by the end of 2009 and 2010; if his attention has been drawn to the impact that this decision is having on individual farm families at a time when farm incomes and commodity prices are in free-fall; if he will review this decision and honour the programme for Government commitments of 70,000 farmers in the REP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36516/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2009

1 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers participating in the rural environment protection scheme on the date the scheme was suspended; the number of farmers whose REP scheme plans have since expired; the number expected to expire by the end of 2009 and 2010; if his attention has been drawn to the impact that this decision is having on individual farm families at a time when farm incomes and commodity prices are in free-fall; if he will review this decision and honour the programme for Government commitments of 70,000 farmers in the REP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36516/09]

Welcoming to the United States and to Washington, DC, His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch on his current trip on October 20, 2009, through November 6, 2009.

United States · United States Congress · 15 October 2009

Welcomes to the United States and to Washington, DC, His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch. Recognizes the importance to the United States and to the world of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's leadership on matters of environment, peace, and religion. Encourages Turkey to grant religious freedom and property rights to the Ecumenical Patriarchate as well as to reopen the theological school at Halki.

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 15 October 2009.#Djurgården-Lilla Värtans Miljöskyddsförening v Stockholms kommun genom dess marknämnd.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Högsta domstolen - Sweden.#Directive 85/337/EEC - Public participation in environmental decision-making procedures - Right of access to a review procedure to challenge decisions authorising projects likely to have significant effects on the environment.#Case C-263/08.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 15 October 2009

Judgment of the Court (Sixth Chamber) of 15 October 2009.#Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of the Netherlands.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Directive 85/337/EEC - Assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment - Determination of thresholds - Size of the project - Incomplete transposition.#Case C-255/08.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 15 October 2009

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 15 October 2009.#Enviro Tech (Europe) Ltd v Belgian State.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Conseil d'État - Belgium.#Environment and consumer protection - Classification, packaging and labelling of n-propyl bromide as a dangerous substance - Directive 2004/73/EC - Directive 67/548/EEC - Duty to transpose.#Case C-425/08.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 15 October 2009

Duurzaam bodemgebruik in recreatiegebieden

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 15 October 2009

Duurzaam bodemgebruik in recreatiegebieden

Communication from the Commission to the Council the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Towards the integration of maritime surveillance: A common information sharing environment for the EU maritime domain {SEC(2009) 1341}

European Union · European Commission · 15 October 2009

proposition de loi instaurant une autre fiscalité écologique par la création du revenu maximal autorisé, l'abrogation de niches fiscales néfastes pour la planète et l'introduction de taxes écologiques ciblées

France · Senate · 14 October 2009

289 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to prevent flooding with particular reference to the need for ongoing drainage relating to the water table; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36336/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

289 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to prevent flooding with particular reference to the need for ongoing drainage relating to the water table; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36336/09]

287 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way it is expected that de-zoning of lands proposed for residential purposes will be of benefit to house purchasers since a reduction in available zoned land is likely to result in higher house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36334/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

287 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way it is expected that de-zoning of lands proposed for residential purposes will be of benefit to house purchasers since a reduction in available zoned land is likely to result in higher house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36334/09]

285 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the commitment by his predecessor during the passage of legislation to abolish the dual mandate to the effect that Houses of the Oireachtas Members would be granted the same access to local authorities as they had previously; if he is satisfied that this is happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36332/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

285 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the commitment by his predecessor during the passage of legislation to abolish the dual mandate to the effect that Houses of the Oireachtas Members would be granted the same access to local authorities as they had previously; if he is satisfied that this is happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36332/09]

284 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in regard to the electronic voting technology; if all or any of the equipment has been sold off, remains in storage or has been otherwise disposed of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36331/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

284 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in regard to the electronic voting technology; if all or any of the equipment has been sold off, remains in storage or has been otherwise disposed of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36331/09]

283 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the degree to which Ireland is currently compliant with the parameters of the Kyoto agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36330/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

283 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the degree to which Ireland is currently compliant with the parameters of the Kyoto agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36330/09]

288 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his current or expected policy in relation to landfill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36335/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

288 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his current or expected policy in relation to landfill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36335/09]

282 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his current or proposed policy in respect of waste management; if he will proceed with the options available to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36329/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

282 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his current or proposed policy in respect of waste management; if he will proceed with the options available to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36329/09]

281 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his future plans for the development of the fire services with particular reference to the need to upgrade the part-time services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36328/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

281 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his future plans for the development of the fire services with particular reference to the need to upgrade the part-time services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36328/09]

279 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the full extent of the funding provided by his Department to each of the local authorities here in each of the past five years to date to meet the social housing requirements; the number of houses provided by the local authorities on foot of same; the number provided by voluntary housing sectors and funding by his Department in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36326/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

279 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the full extent of the funding provided by his Department to each of the local authorities here in each of the past five years to date to meet the social housing requirements; the number of houses provided by the local authorities on foot of same; the number provided by voluntary housing sectors and funding by his Department in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36326/09]

278 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to ensure the provision of an adequate number of local authority houses to meet the demands over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36325/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

278 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to ensure the provision of an adequate number of local authority houses to meet the demands over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36325/09]

277 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for home choice loans made to or through the various local authorities in the past 12 months; the number approved, rejected or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36324/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

277 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for home choice loans made to or through the various local authorities in the past 12 months; the number approved, rejected or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36324/09]

276 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has studied air pollution reports from the various monitoring locations here; the degree to which he has noted particular trends, in particular harmful emissions; his proposals to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36323/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

276 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has studied air pollution reports from the various monitoring locations here; the degree to which he has noted particular trends, in particular harmful emissions; his proposals to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36323/09]

275 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of locations here at which air quality is monitored; his views on the findings of such research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36322/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

275 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of locations here at which air quality is monitored; his views on the findings of such research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36322/09]

274 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of the new waste water sewerage works at Athenry, County Galway; the reason for the continuing delays in providing this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36175/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

274 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of the new waste water sewerage works at Athenry, County Galway; the reason for the continuing delays in providing this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36175/09]

273 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 967 of 6 October 2009, the number of rental subsidy recipients who have been transferred by Kildare County Council to the rental accommodation scheme since 1 January 2009 to date in 2009; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, while the RAS does not preclude applicants who are in part-time employment, the de facto situation in County Kildare is that such applicants are precluded by Kildare County Council, who have adopted a policy of offering RAS accommodation exclusively to persons in receipt of the maximum level of rent supplement, therefore excluding everyone in part-time employment; if he is satisfied that this national scheme should be implemented in such a limited fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36160/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

273 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 967 of 6 October 2009, the number of rental subsidy recipients who have been transferred by Kildare County Council to the rental accommodation scheme since 1 January 2009 to date in 2009; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, while the RAS does not preclude applicants who are in part-time employment, the de facto situation in County Kildare is that such applicants are precluded by Kildare County Council, who have adopted a policy of offering RAS accommodation exclusively to persons in receipt of the maximum level of rent supplement, therefore excluding everyone in part-time employment; if he is satisfied that this national scheme should be implemented in such a limited fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36160/09]

272 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority loans that have been recommended for approval nationwide since the affordable homes partnership has become involved in stress testing local authority loan applications; the number of loan approvals that have subsequently issued by local authorities on foot of such recommendations; the type of loans that have been approved; if an analysis of the statistics indicates a trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36159/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

272 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority loans that have been recommended for approval nationwide since the affordable homes partnership has become involved in stress testing local authority loan applications; the number of loan approvals that have subsequently issued by local authorities on foot of such recommendations; the type of loans that have been approved; if an analysis of the statistics indicates a trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36159/09]

271 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has for the plastic bag levy; if he has met interest groups on this issue; the revenue that has been raised from this levy each year since its initiation; the revenue he expects to be raised in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36154/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

271 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has for the plastic bag levy; if he has met interest groups on this issue; the revenue that has been raised from this levy each year since its initiation; the revenue he expects to be raised in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36154/09]

270 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has hired an economist to conduct an analysis of the contract for the Poolbeg incinerator, Dublin; if the analysis revealed that the contract was anti-competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36138/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

270 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has hired an economist to conduct an analysis of the contract for the Poolbeg incinerator, Dublin; if the analysis revealed that the contract was anti-competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36138/09]

269 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application for funding by a voluntary housing association (details supplied) to his Department; if he will confirm that the application has met all relevant criteria and will be approved should funding become available. [36088/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

269 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application for funding by a voluntary housing association (details supplied) to his Department; if he will confirm that the application has met all relevant criteria and will be approved should funding become available. [36088/09]

268 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the financial implications of court cases involving local authorities; if he will provide a breakdown of both legal costs and amounts awarded in such cases per local authority for the past five years; if any members of staff or any local authorities have been disciplined as a result of a local authority having lost a court case in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36087/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

268 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the financial implications of court cases involving local authorities; if he will provide a breakdown of both legal costs and amounts awarded in such cases per local authority for the past five years; if any members of staff or any local authorities have been disciplined as a result of a local authority having lost a court case in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36087/09]

267 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application for funding by a voluntary housing group (details supplied); if he will confirm that this application has met all relevant criteria and will be approved should funding become available. [36022/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

267 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application for funding by a voluntary housing group (details supplied); if he will confirm that this application has met all relevant criteria and will be approved should funding become available. [36022/09]

266 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide capital assistance funding to a community (details supplied) in Dublin 14; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36018/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

266 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide capital assistance funding to a community (details supplied) in Dublin 14; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36018/09]

264 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will correct the anomaly under section 4(6)(a) of the Local Government Charges Act 2009, whereby an arbitrary two kilometres governs the liability for the charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36015/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

264 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will correct the anomaly under section 4(6)(a) of the Local Government Charges Act 2009, whereby an arbitrary two kilometres governs the liability for the charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36015/09]

263 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress local government has had in increasing housing supply via leasing; the estimated cost to the State over a 20 year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36116/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

263 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress local government has had in increasing housing supply via leasing; the estimated cost to the State over a 20 year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36116/09]

160 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid in bonuses to county and city managers in the years since the bonus payments were introduced; the criteria for awarding these bonuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35800/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

160 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid in bonuses to county and city managers in the years since the bonus payments were introduced; the criteria for awarding these bonuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35800/09]

159 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to list the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in relation to Ireland’s failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages these cases are at; if fines are pending in relation to judgments against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35807/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

159 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to list the cases being taken by the European Union against Ireland in relation to Ireland’s failure to transpose or implement European Union directives in environmental law in tabular form; the stages these cases are at; if fines are pending in relation to judgments against Ireland for breaches of environmental law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35807/09]

290 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give an extension from 16 October to end October 2009 to allow farmers spread slurry on their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36349/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

290 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give an extension from 16 October to end October 2009 to allow farmers spread slurry on their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36349/09]

265 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend the slurry spreading deadline beyond the 15 October 2009, in view of the wet summer experienced in 2009; if not, the reason he will not do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36017/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

265 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend the slurry spreading deadline beyond the 15 October 2009, in view of the wet summer experienced in 2009; if not, the reason he will not do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36017/09]

158 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the date for farmers spreading slurry in Northern Ireland has been extended to December 2009; and if he will also respond to the request of many farmers here for a similar extension. [35765/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2009

158 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the date for farmers spreading slurry in Northern Ireland has been extended to December 2009; and if he will also respond to the request of many farmers here for a similar extension. [35765/09]