Environment

301 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce a tax on plastic bottles similar to the tax on plastic bags; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33591/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2004

301 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce a tax on plastic bottles similar to the tax on plastic bags; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33591/04]

319 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to urgently improve the low morale within the fire service nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33808/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2004

319 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to urgently improve the low morale within the fire service nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33808/04]

318 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of the recommendations of the Farrell, Grant, Sparks report on the fire service which have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33807/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2004

318 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of the recommendations of the Farrell, Grant, Sparks report on the fire service which have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33807/04]

317 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proportion of the €1 million set aside by his predecessor for the setting up of the national fire authority has been spent in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33806/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2004

317 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proportion of the €1 million set aside by his predecessor for the setting up of the national fire authority has been spent in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33806/04]

316 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to set up the national fire authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33805/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2004

316 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to set up the national fire authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33805/04]

300 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the role of the Fire Services Council has been changed from the way outlined by his predecessor in May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34072/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2004

300 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the role of the Fire Services Council has been changed from the way outlined by his predecessor in May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34072/04]

299 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is proceeding with the programme for the fire services as outlined by his predecessor on 5 May 2004 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34071/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2004

299 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is proceeding with the programme for the fire services as outlined by his predecessor on 5 May 2004 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34071/04]

298 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government has outlined any change or deviation from the plans on the programme for development of the national fire authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34070/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2004

298 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government has outlined any change or deviation from the plans on the programme for development of the national fire authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34070/04]

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 15 December 2004.#Hauptzollamt Neubrandenburg v Jens Christian Siig.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Bundesfinanzhof - Germany.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Environment - Directive 2000/53/EC - Non-transposition within the prescribed period.#Case C-272/03.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 15 December 2004

Communication from the Commission - Perspectives for simplifying and improving the regulatory environment of the Common Fisheries Policy {SEC(2004) 1596}

European Union · European Commission · 15 December 2004

409 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that members of group water schemes (details supplied) in County Donegal are asked to make an individual contribution in excess of €6,000 for a piped water supply; his views on whether it is realistic that families should have to make such an excessive contribution to obtain water, a basic necessity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33542/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

409 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that members of group water schemes (details supplied) in County Donegal are asked to make an individual contribution in excess of €6,000 for a piped water supply; his views on whether it is realistic that families should have to make such an excessive contribution to obtain water, a basic necessity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33542/04]

408 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has power over An Bord Pleanála; and if the board can issue decisions that directly conflict with Government policy and the national interest. [33460/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

408 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has power over An Bord Pleanála; and if the board can issue decisions that directly conflict with Government policy and the national interest. [33460/04]

407 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether special protection areas for the hen harrier would not interfere with the building of wind turbines. [33459/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

407 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether special protection areas for the hen harrier would not interfere with the building of wind turbines. [33459/04]

406 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outcome of the EU regulatory committee banning genetically modified free zones which met recently; his interpretation of this meeting; the mandate he gave his officials for this meeting; the reason Ireland abstained from voting in such a vitally important issue for agriculture here, in view of the fact that Ireland has a such a high reliance on maintaining a clean green image; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33410/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

406 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outcome of the EU regulatory committee banning genetically modified free zones which met recently; his interpretation of this meeting; the mandate he gave his officials for this meeting; the reason Ireland abstained from voting in such a vitally important issue for agriculture here, in view of the fact that Ireland has a such a high reliance on maintaining a clean green image; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33410/04]

405 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the companies which tendered for public relations work concerning the national spatial strategy since its inception; the amount tendered in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33403/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

405 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the companies which tendered for public relations work concerning the national spatial strategy since its inception; the amount tendered in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33403/04]

403 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will make money available for the river crossing in Kanturk, County Cork. [33400/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

403 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will make money available for the river crossing in Kanturk, County Cork. [33400/04]

404 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funds will be made available for the realignment and widening of Miller’s Bridge, Millstreet County Cork. [33401/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

404 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funds will be made available for the realignment and widening of Miller’s Bridge, Millstreet County Cork. [33401/04]

402 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when money will be made available to Cork County Council to begin work on the Millstreet relief road. [33399/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

402 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when money will be made available to Cork County Council to begin work on the Millstreet relief road. [33399/04]

401 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views in regard to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33390/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

401 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views in regard to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33390/04]

400 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo including a breakdown of each stage of the project; when the application was submitted for this scheme; the initial projected cost and estimated completion date; the stage it is at now; the expected final completion date; and the projected total cost on completion of the project. [33200/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

400 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo including a breakdown of each stage of the project; when the application was submitted for this scheme; the initial projected cost and estimated completion date; the stage it is at now; the expected final completion date; and the projected total cost on completion of the project. [33200/04]

399 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements made for the disposal of asbestos abroad; the location to which asbestos is transported; the conditions that apply; the extent of disposal over the past ten years in international locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33199/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

399 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements made for the disposal of asbestos abroad; the location to which asbestos is transported; the conditions that apply; the extent of disposal over the past ten years in international locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33199/04]

398 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated continued extent of usage of landfill sites for the disposal of asbestos in the country; the extent of asbestos so disposed of at each designated facility for the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

398 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated continued extent of usage of landfill sites for the disposal of asbestos in the country; the extent of asbestos so disposed of at each designated facility for the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/04]

397 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of asbestos used in housing construction over the past 40 years; the Government’s programme to deal with this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

397 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of asbestos used in housing construction over the past 40 years; the Government’s programme to deal with this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/04]

396 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding which was available in housing repair grants in all local authorities for the years 1998 to date in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33166/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

396 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding which was available in housing repair grants in all local authorities for the years 1998 to date in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33166/04]

395 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assistance or grants which are available to a community group hall (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33146/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

395 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assistance or grants which are available to a community group hall (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33146/04]

394 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be provided to upgrade a sewerage plant for 26 houses at an estate (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33144/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

394 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be provided to upgrade a sewerage plant for 26 houses at an estate (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33144/04]

393 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the projected number of his officials who carried out farm inspections under the single farm payment scheme and under good farming practice respectively in 2005; the projected numbers under each category at local authority level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33102/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

393 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the projected number of his officials who carried out farm inspections under the single farm payment scheme and under good farming practice respectively in 2005; the projected numbers under each category at local authority level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33102/04]

392 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if EU funding or funding from central Government is allocated for the provision of recycling centres for recycling of newspapers, glass, cans, plastic and cardboard; if such centres can impose a fee for depositing recycling material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33096/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

392 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if EU funding or funding from central Government is allocated for the provision of recycling centres for recycling of newspapers, glass, cans, plastic and cardboard; if such centres can impose a fee for depositing recycling material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33096/04]

391 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of sewerage schemes for Oughterard, Headford, Cormamona, Leenane and Claregalway, County Galway. [33094/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

391 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of sewerage schemes for Oughterard, Headford, Cormamona, Leenane and Claregalway, County Galway. [33094/04]

390 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil servants and other staff employed in his constituency office; and the grade and remuneration of each. [33085/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

390 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil servants and other staff employed in his constituency office; and the grade and remuneration of each. [33085/04]

389 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil servants and other staff in his press office; and the grade and remuneration of each. [33070/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

389 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil servants and other staff in his press office; and the grade and remuneration of each. [33070/04]

388 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and value of contracts awarded for public relations projects by his Department since June 2002. [33055/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

388 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and value of contracts awarded for public relations projects by his Department since June 2002. [33055/04]

387 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed development of a golf course at Inch, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33023/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

387 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed development of a golf course at Inch, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33023/04]

386 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are plans to re-examine the new constituencies, particularly Dublin North-Central, in 2006 following the new census findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32984/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2004

386 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are plans to re-examine the new constituencies, particularly Dublin North-Central, in 2006 following the new census findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32984/04]

Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 14 December 2004.#Commission of the European Communities v Federal Republic of Germany.#Environment - Free movement of goods - Packaging and packaging waste - Directive 94/62/EC - Exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters - Directive 80/777/EEC - Deposit and return obligations for non-reusable packaging that depend on the overall percentage of reusable packaging.#Case C-463/01.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 14 December 2004

Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 14 December 2004.#Radlberger Getränkegesellschaft mbH & Co. and S. Spitz KG v Land Baden-Württemberg.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Verwaltungsgericht Stuttgart - Germany.#Environment - Free movement of goods - Packaging and packaging waste - Directive 94/62/EC - Deposit and return obligations for non-reusable packaging that depend on the overall percentage of reusable packaging.#Case C-309/02.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 14 December 2004

Aufgaben und Organisation der Bundes-Wasserstraßenverwaltung - Wasserstraßengesetz

Austria · National Council · 10 December 2004

Neufassung der Post-Universaldienstverordnung zur Verhinderung von Postämterschließungen und Sicherstellung der Postdienstleistungen im ländlichen Raum

Austria · National Council · 10 December 2004

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Neufassung der Post-Universaldienstverordnung zur Verhinderung von Postämterschließungen und Sicherstellung der Postdienstleistungen im ländlichen Raum

Initiativen für die Ausrüstung von dieselbetriebenen Kraftfahrzeugen mit Partikelfiltern als Maßnahme gegen die Feinstaubbelastung

Austria · National Council · 9 December 2004

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Initiativen für die Ausrüstung von dieselbetriebenen Kraftfahrzeugen mit Partikelfiltern als Maßnahme gegen die Feinstaubbelastung

Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage eines neuen Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetzes verbunden mit einem einheitlichen Anlagenrecht unter Beibehaltung der hohen Umweltstandards und aller Parteienrechte

Austria · National Council · 9 December 2004

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage eines neuen Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetzes verbunden mit einem einheitlichen Anlagenrecht unter Beibehaltung der hohen Umweltstandards und aller Parteienrechte

Entwurf Tierhaltungsverordnung laut Bundestierschutzgesetz

Austria · National Council · 9 December 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Entwurf Tierhaltungsverordnung laut Bundestierschutzgesetz

Verlässlichkeitsprüfungen und Bewilligungspflicht bei der Haltung von Gifttieren und anderen gefährlichen Tieren

Austria · National Council · 9 December 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Karl Dobnigg, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Verlässlichkeitsprüfungen und Bewilligungspflicht bei der Haltung von Gifttieren und anderen gefährlichen Tieren

Entwurf Tierhaltungsverordnung laut Bundestierschutzgesetz

Austria · National Council · 9 December 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Entwurf Tierhaltungsverordnung laut Bundestierschutzgesetz

"Kühlgerätemillionen"

Austria · National Council · 9 December 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Steier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend "Kühlgerätemillionen" <i>(Kühlgeräteentsorgung)</i>

Trittbrettfahrerproblem und Stellung der Lebensmitteleinzelhandelsketten im ARA-System

Austria · National Council · 9 December 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Gerhard Steier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Trittbrettfahrerproblem und Stellung der Lebensmitteleinzelhandelsketten im ARA <i>(Altstoff Recycling Austria)</i> -System <i>(Verpackungsaufkommen)</i>

Maßnahmen zur Stärkung der Biolandwirtschaft im Zusammenhang mit biogenen Treibstoffen

Austria · National Council · 9 December 2004

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Werner Kogler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen zur Stärkung der Biolandwirtschaft im Zusammenhang mit biogenen Treibstoffen

253 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the aims and objectives of the discovery programme; the progress made to date on the history and archaeology of Tara and its surroundings, in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32950/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2004

253 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the aims and objectives of the discovery programme; the progress made to date on the history and archaeology of Tara and its surroundings, in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32950/04]

252 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has issued any guidelines on the erection of masts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32949/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2004

252 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has issued any guidelines on the erection of masts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32949/04]

251 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if An Bord Pleanála has the authority to overturn a planning refusal for the erection of a mast when such refusal was in line with a specific county development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32948/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2004

251 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if An Bord Pleanála has the authority to overturn a planning refusal for the erection of a mast when such refusal was in line with a specific county development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32948/04]

250 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 213 of 23 November 2004 and the reply, if he will respond to the same parliamentary question and comment on the response given by the Department of Health and Children; the status of applications from Kilkenny County Council for funding to improve the water schemes in north Kilkenny; when a decision is likely to be made in each case; the funding that has already been paid or committed to Kilkenny County Council for improvements in water supply and quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32947/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2004

250 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 213 of 23 November 2004 and the reply, if he will respond to the same parliamentary question and comment on the response given by the Department of Health and Children; the status of applications from Kilkenny County Council for funding to improve the water schemes in north Kilkenny; when a decision is likely to be made in each case; the funding that has already been paid or committed to Kilkenny County Council for improvements in water supply and quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32947/04]