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Report· CCCELEX 62015CC0243decided

Opinion of Advocate General Kokott delivered on 30 June 2016.#Lesoochranárske zoskupenie VLK v Obvodný úrad Trenčín.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Najvyšší súd Slovenskej republiky.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Environment — Directive 92/43/EEC — Conservation of natural habitats — Article 6(3) — Aarhus Convention — Public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters — Articles 6 and 9 — Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union — Article 47 — Right to effective judicial protection — Project to construct an enclosure — Protected site ‘Strážovské vrchy’ — Administrative authorisation procedure — Environmental organisation — Request for the status of party to the procedure — Rejection — Legal action.#Case C-243/15.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 30 June 2016

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the degree to which he continues to monitor air and water pollution; if he has noticed particular trends arising from this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18788/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

122. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the degree to which he continues to monitor air and water pollution; if he has noticed particular trends arising from this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18788/16]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which this country remains compliant with international carbon reduction targets; his programme for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18785/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which this country remains compliant with international carbon reduction targets; his programme for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18785/16]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he continues to monitor the level of greenhouse gas emissions with particular reference to reduction in line with national and international guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18784/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he continues to monitor the level of greenhouse gas emissions with particular reference to reduction in line with national and international guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18784/16]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when his Department last received a submission from Kildare County Council in respect of the group water scheme at Kilmacraddock-Barrogstown in County Kildare; if he has accorded priority to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18782/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

118. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when his Department last received a submission from Kildare County Council in respect of the group water scheme at Kilmacraddock-Barrogstown in County Kildare; if he has accorded priority to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18782/16]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when his Department last received a submission from Kildare County Council in respect of the group water scheme at Ballyna, Broadford, County Kildare; if he has accorded priority to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18781/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

117. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when his Department last received a submission from Kildare County Council in respect of the group water scheme at Ballyna, Broadford, County Kildare; if he has accorded priority to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18781/16]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent, if any, to which he has plans to address urban and rural decay in all regions; if he has conducted an audit in this regard with a view to determining the full extent of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18779/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent, if any, to which he has plans to address urban and rural decay in all regions; if he has conducted an audit in this regard with a view to determining the full extent of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18779/16]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for community development in urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18778/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

115. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for community development in urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18778/16]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he has access to or sight of a national hydrological study with a view to identification of the most sensitive and seriously affected areas of flooding over the past number of years with a view to prevention in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18777/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he has access to or sight of a national hydrological study with a view to identification of the most sensitive and seriously affected areas of flooding over the past number of years with a view to prevention in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18777/16]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his priorities for the implementation of the aspects of the programme for Government relevant to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18775/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his priorities for the implementation of the aspects of the programme for Government relevant to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18775/16]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Butlersbridge, County Cavan which should result in the creation of six housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18633/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

112. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Butlersbridge, County Cavan which should result in the creation of six housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18633/16]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Ballyhaise, County Cavan which should result in the creation of eight housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18632/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

111. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Ballyhaise, County Cavan which should result in the creation of eight housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18632/16]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Hackettstown, County Carlow which should result in the creation of four housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18631/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

110. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Hackettstown, County Carlow which should result in the creation of four housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18631/16]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Rathvilly and Tullow, County Carlow which should result in the creation of two housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18630/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

109. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Rathvilly and Tullow, County Carlow which should result in the creation of two housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18630/16]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Borris, County Carlow which should result in the creation of four housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18629/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

108. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Borris, County Carlow which should result in the creation of four housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18629/16]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Bagenalstown, County Carlow which should result in the creation of six housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18628/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

107. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Bagenalstown, County Carlow which should result in the creation of six housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18628/16]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Myshall and Mount Leinster, County Carlow which should result in the creation of eight housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18627/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

106. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Myshall and Mount Leinster, County Carlow which should result in the creation of eight housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18627/16]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Rathvilly, County Carlow, which should result in the creation of ten housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18626/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

105. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Rathvilly, County Carlow, which should result in the creation of ten housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18626/16]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Tullow, County Carlow which should result in the creation of 14 housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18625/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

104. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Tullow, County Carlow which should result in the creation of 14 housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18625/16]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Bagenalstown, County Carlow which should result in the creation of 24 housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18624/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

103. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a construction project at Bagenalstown, County Carlow which should result in the creation of 24 housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18624/16]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to expand the insulation programme to remaining houses that do not benefit from cavity insulation (details supplied). [18597/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

102. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to expand the insulation programme to remaining houses that do not benefit from cavity insulation (details supplied). [18597/16]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to increase funding for capital expenditure for house building to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13011/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

56. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to increase funding for capital expenditure for house building to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13011/16]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the strategic steps he is taking to manage the volume of mortgage to rent applications; the way he is streamlining the process for all stakeholders; the barriers he has encountered to the functioning scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18554/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

55. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the strategic steps he is taking to manage the volume of mortgage to rent applications; the way he is streamlining the process for all stakeholders; the barriers he has encountered to the functioning scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18554/16]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to regulate developments in the wind turbine sector, and the engagement he will make with local communities affected by these developments. [16410/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

54. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to regulate developments in the wind turbine sector, and the engagement he will make with local communities affected by these developments. [16410/16]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the type of investigation that should be initiated into the waste industry in view of circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18302/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

53. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the type of investigation that should be initiated into the waste industry in view of circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18302/16]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons he expects to be accessing emergency homeless accommodation at the end of 2016; which of the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on Housing and Homelessness he plans to implement first; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18295/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

52. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons he expects to be accessing emergency homeless accommodation at the end of 2016; which of the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on Housing and Homelessness he plans to implement first; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18295/16]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he discussed with Irish Water whether arrears would be written off in the event of water charges being abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18469/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

51. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he discussed with Irish Water whether arrears would be written off in the event of water charges being abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18469/16]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the work to date of the expert panel set up to examine the Mica issue; when he expects the panel will be in a position to report its findings to his Department; to put a redress scheme in place to provide financial assistance to affected homeowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18296/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

50. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the work to date of the expert panel set up to examine the Mica issue; when he expects the panel will be in a position to report its findings to his Department; to put a redress scheme in place to provide financial assistance to affected homeowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18296/16]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he investigated a recent funding from the European Investment Bank for a new Austrian housing bank that will finance the building of approximately 25,000 public rental housing units delivered via municipalities and non-profit providers; if so, if he is seeking a similar investment programme to enhance the proposals from the Oireachtas Committee on Housing and the Homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18301/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

49. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he investigated a recent funding from the European Investment Bank for a new Austrian housing bank that will finance the building of approximately 25,000 public rental housing units delivered via municipalities and non-profit providers; if so, if he is seeking a similar investment programme to enhance the proposals from the Oireachtas Committee on Housing and the Homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18301/16]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to report on his recent meeting with the Local Authority Members Association, LAMA; his position on the group's demands (details supplied); and if he will give LAMA a place on the Local Government Reform Committee. [18504/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

48. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to report on his recent meeting with the Local Authority Members Association, LAMA; his position on the group's demands (details supplied); and if he will give LAMA a place on the Local Government Reform Committee. [18504/16]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to acquire distressed properties from vulture funds for social and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18470/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

46. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to acquire distressed properties from vulture funds for social and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18470/16]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to deal with price increases in the event that at the end of the 12-month freeze on bin charge increases, bin companies intend to proceed with significant price hikes. [18485/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

45. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to deal with price increases in the event that at the end of the 12-month freeze on bin charge increases, bin companies intend to proceed with significant price hikes. [18485/16]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the issuing of a green certificate for pyrite properties, particularly in cases where remediation has not taken place, as many persons have been unable to sell their properties due to difficulties in receiving certificates. [18304/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

44. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the issuing of a green certificate for pyrite properties, particularly in cases where remediation has not taken place, as many persons have been unable to sell their properties due to difficulties in receiving certificates. [18304/16]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce additional measures to address the escalating crisis in the increase in child homelessness in May 2016, which is now at 2,177, a 79% increase for the same period in 2015. [18507/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

43. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce additional measures to address the escalating crisis in the increase in child homelessness in May 2016, which is now at 2,177, a 79% increase for the same period in 2015. [18507/16]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions he has had on new planning guidelines for wind turbines; the scenarios he has examined for setback distances between wind turbines and residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16376/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

42. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions he has had on new planning guidelines for wind turbines; the scenarios he has examined for setback distances between wind turbines and residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16376/16]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the responsibility he has with respect to any legal challenge regarding the workings of the Mahon tribunal; the communication he has had from the tribunal about the laying of a statement from the tribunal before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 25 March 2016; and the actions he will take to implement the recommendation of the tribunal. [18467/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

40. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the responsibility he has with respect to any legal challenge regarding the workings of the Mahon tribunal; the communication he has had from the tribunal about the laying of a statement from the tribunal before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 25 March 2016; and the actions he will take to implement the recommendation of the tribunal. [18467/16]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to carry out a review of the number of properties that have pyrite but are not displaying damage that would register a damage condition rating of 2 in a building condition assessment; and his plans to devise a strategy regarding how these properties can be remediated. [18303/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

39. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to carry out a review of the number of properties that have pyrite but are not displaying damage that would register a damage condition rating of 2 in a building condition assessment; and his plans to devise a strategy regarding how these properties can be remediated. [18303/16]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he expects to be in a position to implement in full the aspects of the programme for Government relevant to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18463/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

37. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he expects to be in a position to implement in full the aspects of the programme for Government relevant to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18463/16]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on expanding the income limits for social housing to allow more low and middle-income workers to benefit from differential rents in tandem with a large-scale programme of direct building and acquisitions of vacant properties by the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18474/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

36. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on expanding the income limits for social housing to allow more low and middle-income workers to benefit from differential rents in tandem with a large-scale programme of direct building and acquisitions of vacant properties by the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18474/16]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce rent controls; if so, the form they would take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18471/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

34. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce rent controls; if so, the form they would take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18471/16]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will broaden the expert commission on water services' terms of reference as the current terms are too narrow and should include issues such as how best to avoid water poverty, how to increase water conservation through investment in green technologies and how to ensure that water and sanitation services are kept in public ownership and are fully accountable and transparent. [18491/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

33. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will broaden the expert commission on water services' terms of reference as the current terms are too narrow and should include issues such as how best to avoid water poverty, how to increase water conservation through investment in green technologies and how to ensure that water and sanitation services are kept in public ownership and are fully accountable and transparent. [18491/16]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to address the issue of remote voting for those persons such as fishermen and seafarers who cannot be ashore when voting is taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18454/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

32. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to address the issue of remote voting for those persons such as fishermen and seafarers who cannot be ashore when voting is taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18454/16]

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