Environment

289 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding spent in 2009 and 2010 by his Department on Irish language training for public servants; the number of persons that participated in Irish language training courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35311/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2010

289 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding spent in 2009 and 2010 by his Department on Irish language training for public servants; the number of persons that participated in Irish language training courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35311/10]

288 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of the pension payment on an annualised basis to the highest paid public sector pensioner in each of the public bodies under the remit of his Department and all public service pensioners not paid by the Office of the Paymaster General; the number in receipt of this level of pension; the total number in receipt of a pension in excess of €155,000 and in each bracket below this at intervals of €20,000. [35247/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2010

288 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of the pension payment on an annualised basis to the highest paid public sector pensioner in each of the public bodies under the remit of his Department and all public service pensioners not paid by the Office of the Paymaster General; the number in receipt of this level of pension; the total number in receipt of a pension in excess of €155,000 and in each bracket below this at intervals of €20,000. [35247/10]

287 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when will the hen harrier payment for 2010 will issue (details supplied). [35209/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2010

287 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when will the hen harrier payment for 2010 will issue (details supplied). [35209/10]

Erstellung eines bundesweiten Solardachkatasters

Austria · National Council · 5 October 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Erstellung eines bundesweiten Solardachkatasters

Verbesserung der Haltungsbedingungen von Masthühnern

Austria · National Council · 5 October 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verbesserung der Haltungsbedingungen von Masthühnern

Maßnahmen zum Schutz von Straßentieren ("Streunertieren") in der EU

Austria · National Council · 5 October 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen zum Schutz von Straßentieren ("Streunertieren") in der EU

377 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No 479 of 6 July, if a decision has been reached yet on the eight foreshore applications (details supplied); if not, when he expects a decision to be reached on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35017/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

377 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No 479 of 6 July, if a decision has been reached yet on the eight foreshore applications (details supplied); if not, when he expects a decision to be reached on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35017/10]

376 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1515 of 29 September 2010, if an application has been received from Donegal County Council for pipe replacement at Magheroarty, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35002/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

376 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1515 of 29 September 2010, if an application has been received from Donegal County Council for pipe replacement at Magheroarty, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35002/10]

375 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will deal with the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34943/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

375 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will deal with the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34943/10]

374 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of EU directives awaiting transposition into law in his Department; the reasons for the delays; and the reaction of the EU Commission in each case to such delays. [34933/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

374 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of EU directives awaiting transposition into law in his Department; the reasons for the delays; and the reaction of the EU Commission in each case to such delays. [34933/10]

373 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify the situation regarding residents living in estates managed by management companies; if it is possible for such estates to pass a resolution requesting a local authority to take them in charge after a ten-year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34899/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

373 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify the situation regarding residents living in estates managed by management companies; if it is possible for such estates to pass a resolution requesting a local authority to take them in charge after a ten-year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34899/10]

372 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legislation pending regarding unfinished estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34889/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

372 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legislation pending regarding unfinished estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34889/10]

371 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of households here that are availing of a wheelie bin service and the number of houses who are not availing of this service; his views on whether the cost of this service is prohibitive for many persons and resulting in a large number of households not availing of a wheelie bin service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34851/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

371 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of households here that are availing of a wheelie bin service and the number of houses who are not availing of this service; his views on whether the cost of this service is prohibitive for many persons and resulting in a large number of households not availing of a wheelie bin service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34851/10]

370 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the financial assistance that is awarded annually to BirdWatch Ireland; if it is compensated for work it does in respect of landscape designations or reports used in respect of these designations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34847/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

370 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the financial assistance that is awarded annually to BirdWatch Ireland; if it is compensated for work it does in respect of landscape designations or reports used in respect of these designations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34847/10]

369 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application made by Longford County Council to his Department to appoint two consultants for the proposed new fire station in County Longford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34798/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

369 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application made by Longford County Council to his Department to appoint two consultants for the proposed new fire station in County Longford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34798/10]

368 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify the situation regarding the ability of local authorities to sell apartments to tenants; if any consideration is given in this matter to the length of tenure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34638/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

368 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify the situation regarding the ability of local authorities to sell apartments to tenants; if any consideration is given in this matter to the length of tenure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34638/10]

367 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when proposed amendments to planning regulations will be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34634/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

367 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when proposed amendments to planning regulations will be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34634/10]

366 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements that have been made by the Government to compensate those affected by the cessation of turf cutting in 32 raised bogs, as ordered by the Government and announced by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in order to address their fuel needs for the forthcoming winter. [34587/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

366 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements that have been made by the Government to compensate those affected by the cessation of turf cutting in 32 raised bogs, as ordered by the Government and announced by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in order to address their fuel needs for the forthcoming winter. [34587/10]

365 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of empty housing units, both habitable and derelict or dilapidated in County Westmeath, including the towns of Mullingar and Athlone; the reason the situation with these units has been allowed to develop; the action he proposes to take to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34586/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

365 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of empty housing units, both habitable and derelict or dilapidated in County Westmeath, including the towns of Mullingar and Athlone; the reason the situation with these units has been allowed to develop; the action he proposes to take to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34586/10]

364 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of empty housing units, both habitable and derelict or dilapidated in County Longford, including Longford town; the reason the situation with these units has been allowed to develop; the action he proposes to take to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34585/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

364 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of empty housing units, both habitable and derelict or dilapidated in County Longford, including Longford town; the reason the situation with these units has been allowed to develop; the action he proposes to take to resolve the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34585/10]

363 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the privatisation of the waste collection service operated by Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34542/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

363 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the privatisation of the waste collection service operated by Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34542/10]

362 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be released for a new local authority development (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34541/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

362 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding will be released for a new local authority development (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34541/10]

361 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the emergency response procedures in place to deal with severe weather conditions this winter should such conditions arise; if sufficient supplies of grit will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34516/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

361 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the emergency response procedures in place to deal with severe weather conditions this winter should such conditions arise; if sufficient supplies of grit will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34516/10]

360 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes repossessed by local authorities in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34464/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

360 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes repossessed by local authorities in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34464/10]

359 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes repossessed by local authorities in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34461/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

359 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes repossessed by local authorities in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34461/10]

358 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider a change in policy on access to funding for hub-designated towns under the national spatial strategy so there is no impediment to towns such as Mallow in County Cork applying to local development agencies for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34562/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

358 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider a change in policy on access to funding for hub-designated towns under the national spatial strategy so there is no impediment to towns such as Mallow in County Cork applying to local development agencies for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34562/10]

287 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of sewage treatment plants (details supplied) in County Kerry. [34436/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

287 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of sewage treatment plants (details supplied) in County Kerry. [34436/10]

286 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will bring forward the White Paper on Local Government. [34430/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

286 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will bring forward the White Paper on Local Government. [34430/10]

285 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the revised contract documents for the water supply scheme (details supplied) in County Kildare. [34429/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

285 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the revised contract documents for the water supply scheme (details supplied) in County Kildare. [34429/10]

284 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for a refund of motor tax in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [34363/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

284 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for a refund of motor tax in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [34363/10]

283 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a foreshore licence application by a company (details supplied) in County Cork. [34360/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

283 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a foreshore licence application by a company (details supplied) in County Cork. [34360/10]

282 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the legality of using a certain device here (details supplied). [34359/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

282 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the legality of using a certain device here (details supplied). [34359/10]

281 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is any funding source in his Department which local authorities can avail of to carry out essential rock armouring work on a public amenity walk situated adjacent to a river. [34276/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

281 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is any funding source in his Department which local authorities can avail of to carry out essential rock armouring work on a public amenity walk situated adjacent to a river. [34276/10]

280 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the second home tax; if it applies or includes homes and apartments owned outside the State, and not withstanding any difficulties that might exist with policing or verifying such data, the reason houses and apartments outside the State are not included and his plans for same. [34260/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

280 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the second home tax; if it applies or includes homes and apartments owned outside the State, and not withstanding any difficulties that might exist with policing or verifying such data, the reason houses and apartments outside the State are not included and his plans for same. [34260/10]

279 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a proposed sewerage scheme for an area (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34203/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

279 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a proposed sewerage scheme for an area (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34203/10]

278 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if any decision has been taken regarding the letter of request by an organisation (details supplied) concerning Bellamont Castle, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34404/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

278 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if any decision has been taken regarding the letter of request by an organisation (details supplied) concerning Bellamont Castle, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34404/10]

277 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the case of a person in County Roscommon (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34326/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

277 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the case of a person in County Roscommon (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34326/10]

276 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide details of the number of BER certificates that have been issued by Sustainable Energy Ireland over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34157/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

276 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide details of the number of BER certificates that have been issued by Sustainable Energy Ireland over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34157/10]

21 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Finance his views on the current lending environment for small and medium enterprises for persons seeking mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34038/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

21 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Finance his views on the current lending environment for small and medium enterprises for persons seeking mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34038/10]

23 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the current small and medium enterprise lending environment; if he is considering any proposals which would ameliorate this lending environment; if he has discussed with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, the possibility of implementing an SME working capital loan guarantee scheme; the level of funding that is to be allocated to any such scheme for 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34035/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

23 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the current small and medium enterprise lending environment; if he is considering any proposals which would ameliorate this lending environment; if he has discussed with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, the possibility of implementing an SME working capital loan guarantee scheme; the level of funding that is to be allocated to any such scheme for 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34035/10]

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 30 September 2010.#European Commission v Czech Republic.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Environment - Directive 2006/7/EC - Bathing water quality - Failure to transpose within the prescribed period.#Case C-481/09.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 30 September 2010

Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der thermischen Sanierungsrate

Austria · National Council · 29 September 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der thermischen Sanierungsrate <i>(von Gebäuden)</i>

Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der thermischen Sanierungsrate

Austria · National Council · 29 September 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der thermischen Sanierungsrate <i>(von Gebäuden)</i>

1681 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will outline the position with a REP scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33879/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1681 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will outline the position with a REP scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33879/10]

1663 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if an appeal on a REP scheme will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [33372/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1663 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if an appeal on a REP scheme will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [33372/10]

1657 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when persons who finished their rural environmental protection scheme participation post May are going to be allowed to join the agri-environmental options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32935/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1657 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when persons who finished their rural environmental protection scheme participation post May are going to be allowed to join the agri-environmental options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32935/10]

1642 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payments will issue to farmers in County Mayo under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32449/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1642 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payments will issue to farmers in County Mayo under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32449/10]

1641 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will ensure that applicants leaving REP scheme in 2010 will be able to avail of agri-environmental options scheme in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32422/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1641 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will ensure that applicants leaving REP scheme in 2010 will be able to avail of agri-environmental options scheme in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32422/10]

1622 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans with regard to the annual Forestry Planting Programme of 10,000 hectares in view of the impact any reduction in this programme will have on employment of forestry workers and on the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34092/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1622 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans with regard to the annual Forestry Planting Programme of 10,000 hectares in view of the impact any reduction in this programme will have on employment of forestry workers and on the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34092/10]

1598 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he intends to adopt the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes recommendation of transferring responsibility for inland fisheries to the Minister of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33311/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1598 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he intends to adopt the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes recommendation of transferring responsibility for inland fisheries to the Minister of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33311/10]