Environment

806 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of households that have been transferred from the community welfare supplement scheme to the new rental supplement scheme within the pilot project areas; if the roll-out of the rental supplement scheme to all housing authorities will commence within the timeframe envisaged originally; the level of satisfaction which has been communicated to him by both those participating in the scheme and those administering it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29262/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

806 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of households that have been transferred from the community welfare supplement scheme to the new rental supplement scheme within the pilot project areas; if the roll-out of the rental supplement scheme to all housing authorities will commence within the timeframe envisaged originally; the level of satisfaction which has been communicated to him by both those participating in the scheme and those administering it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29262/05]

805 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the execution of the pilot rental supplement scheme projects, the issues that have arisen which will prompt further consideration of and amendments to the rental supplement scheme prior to the roll-out of the scheme to all housing authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29261/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

805 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the execution of the pilot rental supplement scheme projects, the issues that have arisen which will prompt further consideration of and amendments to the rental supplement scheme prior to the roll-out of the scheme to all housing authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29261/05]

804 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the appointment of consultants for a project (details supplied) will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29260/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

804 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the appointment of consultants for a project (details supplied) will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29260/05]

803 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the current rules covering the tenant purchase scheme to exclude the price of the site where the tenant was originally provided the site for the construction of the local authority house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29259/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

803 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the current rules covering the tenant purchase scheme to exclude the price of the site where the tenant was originally provided the site for the construction of the local authority house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29259/05]

802 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amounts paid to date in respect of the storage of electronic voting machines; if he will give a breakdown of the recipients in each case and the amount paid; if his Department has begun a process of attempting to buy out leases in respect of agreements entered into by returning officers for the storage of such equipment; the estimated likely cost of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29257/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

802 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amounts paid to date in respect of the storage of electronic voting machines; if he will give a breakdown of the recipients in each case and the amount paid; if his Department has begun a process of attempting to buy out leases in respect of agreements entered into by returning officers for the storage of such equipment; the estimated likely cost of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29257/05]

801 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department makes advice available to retailers and producers in relation to the WEEE directive; if a company (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be advised as to its obligations under this directive in view of the fact that this company imports the raw materials to produce cables and connectors used in television broadcasting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29256/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

801 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department makes advice available to retailers and producers in relation to the WEEE directive; if a company (details supplied) in Dublin 5 will be advised as to its obligations under this directive in view of the fact that this company imports the raw materials to produce cables and connectors used in television broadcasting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29256/05]

800 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the start date for the main drainage scheme in Enniscorthy. [29255/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

800 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the start date for the main drainage scheme in Enniscorthy. [29255/05]

799 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the sewerage scheme at Adare, County Limerick will be upgraded. [29232/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

799 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the sewerage scheme at Adare, County Limerick will be upgraded. [29232/05]

798 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the review of the operation of the disabled persons housing grant began in his Department; when the review will be completed and the results published; if there will be changes to the operation of the scheme in time for Budget 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29231/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

798 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the review of the operation of the disabled persons housing grant began in his Department; when the review will be completed and the results published; if there will be changes to the operation of the scheme in time for Budget 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29231/05]

797 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the potential for legal disputes, in view of the appearance of the trade related intellectual property agreements to assign possession of crops contaminated with patented genetically modified genes to the patent owner, Monsanto. [29230/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

797 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the potential for legal disputes, in view of the appearance of the trade related intellectual property agreements to assign possession of crops contaminated with patented genetically modified genes to the patent owner, Monsanto. [29230/05]

796 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on concerns regarding the contamination of Irish farmland through spillage of GT73 live genetically modified seeds. [29229/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

796 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on concerns regarding the contamination of Irish farmland through spillage of GT73 live genetically modified seeds. [29229/05]

795 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his motives for abstaining on two votes at European level at the end of 2004, leading to the approval in August 2005 of the importation of Monsanto’s patented GT73 oilseed rape seeds for use as animal feed. [29228/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

795 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his motives for abstaining on two votes at European level at the end of 2004, leading to the approval in August 2005 of the importation of Monsanto’s patented GT73 oilseed rape seeds for use as animal feed. [29228/05]

794 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has given guidance to local authorities regarding the practice of requiring the establishment and employment of estate management companies in new developments as a mandatory condition of planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29139/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

794 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has given guidance to local authorities regarding the practice of requiring the establishment and employment of estate management companies in new developments as a mandatory condition of planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29139/05]

793 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the purchase notice provisions contained in section 29 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 1963 were omitted from the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29037/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

793 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the purchase notice provisions contained in section 29 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 1963 were omitted from the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29037/05]

792 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the proposed guidelines on the designation of public safety zones at the State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29036/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

792 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the proposed guidelines on the designation of public safety zones at the State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29036/05]

791 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide grants for individual sewerage systems, upgrading of existing septic tanks to modern systems and group sewerage systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28741/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

791 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide grants for individual sewerage systems, upgrading of existing septic tanks to modern systems and group sewerage systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28741/05]

790 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the context of his Environment 2002 policy statement on recycling, assistance will be available to persons or groups in the community to progress projects which would have a public educational value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28697/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

790 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the context of his Environment 2002 policy statement on recycling, assistance will be available to persons or groups in the community to progress projects which would have a public educational value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28697/05]

789 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the existence of a nuclear safety section in his Department; the terms of reference; the number of staff and the grade in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28691/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

789 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the existence of a nuclear safety section in his Department; the terms of reference; the number of staff and the grade in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28691/05]

788 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in signing the contract for the incinerator in Ringsend, which has been awarded to a company (details supplied); if he will confirm that this is mass burn technology; when this contract will be signed as requested by Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28653/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

788 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in signing the contract for the incinerator in Ringsend, which has been awarded to a company (details supplied); if he will confirm that this is mass burn technology; when this contract will be signed as requested by Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28653/05]

787 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce by-laws for a park (details supplied) in Dublin 16 in view of the fact that there has been a huge increase in anti-social behaviour taking place in the park and the staff and Garda have requested same. [28651/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

787 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce by-laws for a park (details supplied) in Dublin 16 in view of the fact that there has been a huge increase in anti-social behaviour taking place in the park and the staff and Garda have requested same. [28651/05]

786 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding plans to grant town status to Glanmire, County Cork, and allow it to form a district council. [28650/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

786 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding plans to grant town status to Glanmire, County Cork, and allow it to form a district council. [28650/05]

785 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a request to provide funding to upgrade the water supply in Youghal and to upgrade the pipe network in the town; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that water has been turned off during July and August 2005 in Youghal, County Cork, at night; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28646/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

785 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a request to provide funding to upgrade the water supply in Youghal and to upgrade the pipe network in the town; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that water has been turned off during July and August 2005 in Youghal, County Cork, at night; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28646/05]

784 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made in relation to the redevelopment of flats (details supplied) in Dublin 2; the budget he plans to allocate to such redevelopment; the discussions he has had with Dublin City Council in relation to the flats; the length of time for the redevelopment; when the redevelopment will be completed; the arrangements which will be made for current residents of the flats during the redevelopment of their individual units and blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28605/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

784 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made in relation to the redevelopment of flats (details supplied) in Dublin 2; the budget he plans to allocate to such redevelopment; the discussions he has had with Dublin City Council in relation to the flats; the length of time for the redevelopment; when the redevelopment will be completed; the arrangements which will be made for current residents of the flats during the redevelopment of their individual units and blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28605/05]

820 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid to a consultancy company (details supplied) in respect of each year since 2000; the details of each of the contracts and services provided; the nature of the controls applied in the procurement process or processes; if he has satisfied himself that value for money has been achieved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29462/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

820 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid to a consultancy company (details supplied) in respect of each year since 2000; the details of each of the contracts and services provided; the nature of the controls applied in the procurement process or processes; if he has satisfied himself that value for money has been achieved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29462/05]

783 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total amount paid to a consultancy company (details supplied) since 1997; the details of each of the contracts and services provided; the nature of controls applied in the procurement process; and if value for money has been achieved. [29567/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

783 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total amount paid to a consultancy company (details supplied) since 1997; the details of each of the contracts and services provided; the nature of controls applied in the procurement process; and if value for money has been achieved. [29567/05]

823 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the employment embargo placed upon local authorities will be lifted to enable the employment of staff to administer the rental assistance supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29541/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

823 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the employment embargo placed upon local authorities will be lifted to enable the employment of staff to administer the rental assistance supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29541/05]

782 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the staffing cap on the provision of local authority services in new areas of population, specifically Dublin 15, where the Government is encouraging intense development of new homes. [29128/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

782 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the staffing cap on the provision of local authority services in new areas of population, specifically Dublin 15, where the Government is encouraging intense development of new homes. [29128/05]

247 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of playgrounds which have now been opened following the publication of the “ready steady play” policy and using funding provided to local authorities for this purpose; the areas in which these facilities have been provided; the areas they are planned to be built or are under construction; if her Department has consulted with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government or local authorities regarding the maintenance and running costs of such facilities; and the age range of children the facility has been provided for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28755/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2005

247 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of playgrounds which have now been opened following the publication of the “ready steady play” policy and using funding provided to local authorities for this purpose; the areas in which these facilities have been provided; the areas they are planned to be built or are under construction; if her Department has consulted with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government or local authorities regarding the maintenance and running costs of such facilities; and the age range of children the facility has been provided for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28755/05]

Bericht der Bundesrepublik Deutschland zum Gemeinsamen Übereinkommen über die Sicherheit der Behandlung abgebrannter Brennelemente und über die Sicherheit der Behandlung radioaktiver Abfälle (G-SIG: 16021178)

Germany · Bundesrat · 18 October 2005

Zoonosengesetz

Austria · National Council · 14 October 2005

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1085 d.B.): Bundesgesetz zur Überwachung von Zoonosen und Zoonoseerregern (Zoonosengesetz)

Schweizer Endlager für Atommüll

Austria · Federal Council · 13 October 2005

Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Edgar Mayer, Ing. Reinhold Einwallner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Schweizer Endlager für Atommüll

Umweltrechtsanpassungsgesetz 2005

Austria · National Council · 13 October 2005

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Personenkraftwagen-Verbraucherinformationsgesetz, das Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz 2002, das Emissionszertifikategesetz und das Immissionsschutzgesetz-Luft geändert werden (Umweltrechtsanpassungsgesetz 2005)

Schweizer Endlager für Atommüll

Austria · Federal Council · 13 October 2005

Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Edgar Mayer, Ing. Reinhold Einwallner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für auswärtige Angelegenheiten betreffend Schweizer Endlager für Atommüll

proposition de résolution tendant à créer une commission d'enquête sur les moyens mis en oeuvre en personnel et en matériel pour la prévention et la lutte contre les incendies de forêt et sur les répercussions humaines,écologiques et économiques que ces derniers entraînent

France · Senate · 13 October 2005

184 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in making a decision whether to grant funding for social housing projects, he has regard to the need for social housing in an area, particularly where the proposed project would far exceed the demand for housing in an area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28589/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

184 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in making a decision whether to grant funding for social housing projects, he has regard to the need for social housing in an area, particularly where the proposed project would far exceed the demand for housing in an area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28589/05]

183 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the schemes which operate in his Department for providing housing for persons with disabilities and those leaving sheltered accommodation or hospitals through grants, loans or direct provision; the persons eligible to apply for such schemes; the funding which is available annually for such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28584/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

183 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the schemes which operate in his Department for providing housing for persons with disabilities and those leaving sheltered accommodation or hospitals through grants, loans or direct provision; the persons eligible to apply for such schemes; the funding which is available annually for such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28584/05]

182 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the reason a large proportion of the on-the-spot litter fines levied by local authorities are not paid; his further views on the possibility of introducing a system whereby the fine to be paid will escalate if not paid within a specified period, as has been successfully incorporated into certain traffic fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28508/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

182 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the reason a large proportion of the on-the-spot litter fines levied by local authorities are not paid; his further views on the possibility of introducing a system whereby the fine to be paid will escalate if not paid within a specified period, as has been successfully incorporated into certain traffic fines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28508/05]

181 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he first received a proposal from Waterford County Council to construct a new fire station in Tallow, County Waterford; the criteria for including such proposals in the annual capital programme; if he will itemise the rating for the Tallow proposal compared to each similar proposal that was included in his Department’s capital programme using the selection criteria for each year since the proposal was received; the proposals for new fire stations that were received either in the same year or earlier than the Tallow proposal and which have not yet been included in the capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28492/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

181 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he first received a proposal from Waterford County Council to construct a new fire station in Tallow, County Waterford; the criteria for including such proposals in the annual capital programme; if he will itemise the rating for the Tallow proposal compared to each similar proposal that was included in his Department’s capital programme using the selection criteria for each year since the proposal was received; the proposals for new fire stations that were received either in the same year or earlier than the Tallow proposal and which have not yet been included in the capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28492/05]

180 Mr. Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the current status of the water and sewerage scheme project in Clarenbridge, County Galway; the latest estimated start date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28479/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

180 Mr. Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the current status of the water and sewerage scheme project in Clarenbridge, County Galway; the latest estimated start date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28479/05]

179 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the information he has on the use of asbestos-lined pipes used in distributing the drinking water supply throughout the country; and the amount of such piping that exists. [28456/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

179 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the information he has on the use of asbestos-lined pipes used in distributing the drinking water supply throughout the country; and the amount of such piping that exists. [28456/05]

178 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal costs to date in 2005, or the latest year for which figures are available, of his Department contesting European Court of Justice actions where decisions have been awarded against the Government. [28455/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

178 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal costs to date in 2005, or the latest year for which figures are available, of his Department contesting European Court of Justice actions where decisions have been awarded against the Government. [28455/05]

177 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the amendments to Article 3 of EU Directive 2003/35/EC regarding environmental impact assessments have been transposed into Irish law, as was to be the case by 25 June 2005. [28454/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

177 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the amendments to Article 3 of EU Directive 2003/35/EC regarding environmental impact assessments have been transposed into Irish law, as was to be the case by 25 June 2005. [28454/05]

176 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will address the continuing issue of poor sanitary standards in inner-city private rented accommodation by increasing resources currently available to local authorities which are not adequately fulfilling their responsibility. [28453/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

176 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will address the continuing issue of poor sanitary standards in inner-city private rented accommodation by increasing resources currently available to local authorities which are not adequately fulfilling their responsibility. [28453/05]

175 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of funding on a county basis which has been provided by the Government in the past five years for the provision of new playgrounds. [28437/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

175 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of funding on a county basis which has been provided by the Government in the past five years for the provision of new playgrounds. [28437/05]

Konsequenzen aus dem Expertenbericht über AKW Temelin

Austria · National Council · 12 October 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Konsequenzen aus dem Expertenbericht über AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerk) Temelin</i>

421 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consultancies awarded to Deloitte & Touche since 1 July 1997; the cost of each; and the purpose of same. [28415/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

421 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consultancies awarded to Deloitte & Touche since 1 July 1997; the cost of each; and the purpose of same. [28415/05]

420 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the commencement of works in a specific location in County Cork under the Department’s water services investment programme 2004-06 under the serviced land initiative; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that information sought by his Department from the local authority has been submitted; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that there is no water pressure should a fire break out; and if he will make this an urgent case in view of the expansion of the area and the serious difficulties being encountered by residents. [28400/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

420 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the commencement of works in a specific location in County Cork under the Department’s water services investment programme 2004-06 under the serviced land initiative; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that information sought by his Department from the local authority has been submitted; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that there is no water pressure should a fire break out; and if he will make this an urgent case in view of the expansion of the area and the serious difficulties being encountered by residents. [28400/05]

419 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the bonus or merit payments awarded to senior officials and staff each year since 2000, detailing the management and staff category; the purpose and the amount of the award and the highest award made and to whom. [28398/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

419 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the bonus or merit payments awarded to senior officials and staff each year since 2000, detailing the management and staff category; the purpose and the amount of the award and the highest award made and to whom. [28398/05]

418 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason farm plastic (details supplied) have not been collected from a number of County Galway farmers for up to three years in view of the fact that farmers had paid for its recycling by way of surcharge at retail level under the polluter pays concept; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are tonnes of such material stored in farmyards all over the county; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the collection company indicated to farmers that as it had collected its quota of 16,000 tonnes it was not in a position to collect the outstanding 4,000 tonnes; his further views on whether such plastics are being recycled; if there is over capacity at such processing plants; the possible threat of penalties being imposed on farmers as a result of farm inspection by community wardens or cross compliance or REPS inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28366/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

418 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason farm plastic (details supplied) have not been collected from a number of County Galway farmers for up to three years in view of the fact that farmers had paid for its recycling by way of surcharge at retail level under the polluter pays concept; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are tonnes of such material stored in farmyards all over the county; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the collection company indicated to farmers that as it had collected its quota of 16,000 tonnes it was not in a position to collect the outstanding 4,000 tonnes; his further views on whether such plastics are being recycled; if there is over capacity at such processing plants; the possible threat of penalties being imposed on farmers as a result of farm inspection by community wardens or cross compliance or REPS inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28366/05]

417 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of contracts awarded by him to outside consultants in respect of each year since 2000; if he will identify the recipient of the contract in each case; the details of the work covered by the contract; the original estimate of the cost of the contract; the final amount paid in respect of each such contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28363/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

417 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of contracts awarded by him to outside consultants in respect of each year since 2000; if he will identify the recipient of the contract in each case; the details of the work covered by the contract; the original estimate of the cost of the contract; the final amount paid in respect of each such contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28363/05]