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Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of reports that Roscommon County Council spent approximately €739,000 on consultancy fees in 2012, if he will provide an itemised breakdown of the specific consultancy services engaged by each county council in the year 2012; and the amount spent on these consultancy services by local authorities. [43736/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

84. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of reports that Roscommon County Council spent approximately €739,000 on consultancy fees in 2012, if he will provide an itemised breakdown of the specific consultancy services engaged by each county council in the year 2012; and the amount spent on these consultancy services by local authorities. [43736/13]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will respond to issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding water meters and operative procedures. [43732/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

83. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will respond to issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding water meters and operative procedures. [43732/13]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures being taken by his Department to encourage a carbon reduction policy in the concrete industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43713/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

82. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures being taken by his Department to encourage a carbon reduction policy in the concrete industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43713/13]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will arrange for the hardcore resurfacing of the access road, walkers path from the old monastic carpark at Glendalough up to the old mines at the Wicklow Gap (details supplied). [43709/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

81. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will arrange for the hardcore resurfacing of the access road, walkers path from the old monastic carpark at Glendalough up to the old mines at the Wicklow Gap (details supplied). [43709/13]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will encourage the provision of green graveyards by local authorities, as are common in England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43707/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

80. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will encourage the provision of green graveyards by local authorities, as are common in England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43707/13]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government following the recommendation of the advisory group on unfinished estates report, if he intends to consolidate legislation with regard to unfinished developments with a predetermined lifespan of operation be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43704/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

79. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government following the recommendation of the advisory group on unfinished estates report, if he intends to consolidate legislation with regard to unfinished developments with a predetermined lifespan of operation be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43704/13]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government following the recommendation of the advisory group on unfinished estates report, if he intends to review and amend the existing legislation where appropriate to ensure that there are adequate measures available to address unfinished developments; if he will consider this in the context of the relevant legislation which includes the Planning and Development Act 2000-2010, Derelict Sites Act 1990 and the Litter Act 1997-2003, Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964, Water Pollution Acts 1977 and 1990 and the Building Control Acts 1990-2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43703/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

78. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government following the recommendation of the advisory group on unfinished estates report, if he intends to review and amend the existing legislation where appropriate to ensure that there are adequate measures available to address unfinished developments; if he will consider this in the context of the relevant legislation which includes the Planning and Development Act 2000-2010, Derelict Sites Act 1990 and the Litter Act 1997-2003, Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964, Water Pollution Acts 1977 and 1990 and the Building Control Acts 1990-2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43703/13]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will evaluate the merits and de-merits of a special non-haulage taxation rate for quad bikes that are used by farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43695/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

77. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will evaluate the merits and de-merits of a special non-haulage taxation rate for quad bikes that are used by farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43695/13]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take to deal with the fact that 3,600 or 11% of the traveller population of the State are officially homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43692/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

76. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take to deal with the fact that 3,600 or 11% of the traveller population of the State are officially homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43692/13]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total budget allocation provided in the estimates each year for the past ten years for traveller accommodation; the actual spend each year; the total cumulative underspend in that time and the reason for same; his views on whether this underspend indicates an inability by the local authorities to deal with this issue in view of the crisis in traveller accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43691/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

75. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total budget allocation provided in the estimates each year for the past ten years for traveller accommodation; the actual spend each year; the total cumulative underspend in that time and the reason for same; his views on whether this underspend indicates an inability by the local authorities to deal with this issue in view of the crisis in traveller accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43691/13]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to develop a national plan for Traveller housing in view of the housing crisis that exists for Travellers and the urgent need that 819 units of housing be provided for them; if it is intended to set up a national housing agency for Traveller housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43690/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

74. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to develop a national plan for Traveller housing in view of the housing crisis that exists for Travellers and the urgent need that 819 units of housing be provided for them; if it is intended to set up a national housing agency for Traveller housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43690/13]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the pilot scheme for mountain access in County Kerry and Connemara, County Galway, will be fully operational; the reason for the three year delay in progressing this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43689/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

73. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the pilot scheme for mountain access in County Kerry and Connemara, County Galway, will be fully operational; the reason for the three year delay in progressing this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43689/13]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he intends to introduce a national indemnity scheme for land owners against recreational users of their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43688/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

72. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he intends to introduce a national indemnity scheme for land owners against recreational users of their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43688/13]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to regulate access to the countryside; if he supports in principle the Private Members' Bill introduced in the last session of Dáil Éireann; if it his intention to propose amendments to this Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43687/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

71. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to regulate access to the countryside; if he supports in principle the Private Members' Bill introduced in the last session of Dáil Éireann; if it his intention to propose amendments to this Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43687/13]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local authority national partnership advisory group undertook and funded an international trip to New York from 7 to 15 September 2001; if it has been brought to his attention that the total cost of flight and accommodation for the six person delegation was €31,970; if he will provide in tabular form a breakdown of the €31,970 expenditure; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in addition to the expenditure of €31,970, each participant in the delegation received a sum of €1,303.42 travel and subsistence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43685/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

70. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local authority national partnership advisory group undertook and funded an international trip to New York from 7 to 15 September 2001; if it has been brought to his attention that the total cost of flight and accommodation for the six person delegation was €31,970; if he will provide in tabular form a breakdown of the €31,970 expenditure; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in addition to the expenditure of €31,970, each participant in the delegation received a sum of €1,303.42 travel and subsistence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43685/13]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if specific funding is allocated to local authorities to demolish unsafe derelict buildings; if any such funding has been allocated to Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council; and if further funding is planned to allow derelict sites to be put to a community use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43683/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

69. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if specific funding is allocated to local authorities to demolish unsafe derelict buildings; if any such funding has been allocated to Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council; and if further funding is planned to allow derelict sites to be put to a community use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43683/13]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the role played by the Irish Credit Bureau in the determination of eligibility for local authority housing loan in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43860/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the role played by the Irish Credit Bureau in the determination of eligibility for local authority housing loan in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43860/13]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the new guidelines and criteria are in place for taxing tractors and vintage tractors on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43684/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2013

67. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the new guidelines and criteria are in place for taxing tractors and vintage tractors on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43684/13]

Record· Rondvraagpunt procedurevergadering2013Z19920concluded

Voorstel van het lid De Rouwe (CDA) om de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu en de minister van Veiligheid en Justitie te vragen een schriftelijke reactie op het SWOV-rapport ''Sancties in het verkeer'' naar de Kamer te zenden.

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 October 2013

Voorstel van het lid De Rouwe (CDA) om de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu en de minister van Veiligheid en Justitie te vragen een schriftelijke reactie op het SWOV-rapport ''Sancties in het verkeer'' naar de Kamer te zenden.

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on an agri-environment options scheme 3 appeal will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43379/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

349. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on an agri-environment options scheme 3 appeal will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43379/13]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a penalty imposed on a person (details supplied) in County Galway will result in a reduction in agri-environment options scheme payments in future years; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a recoupment in future years would be a cause of severe financial hardship on the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43114/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

320. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a penalty imposed on a person (details supplied) in County Galway will result in a reduction in agri-environment options scheme payments in future years; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a recoupment in future years would be a cause of severe financial hardship on the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43114/13]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

311. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person's (details supplied), in County Mayo, agri-environment options scheme 2 capital investment receipts will be returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43024/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

311. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person's (details supplied), in County Mayo, agri-environment options scheme 2 capital investment receipts will be returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43024/13]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will allow committals under the Leader programme in excess of the project funding available, in view of the fact that not all projects given approval will have made full draw-down by the end of the programme in 2015; if he will ensure that all EU funding under the programme is drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43639/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

251. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will allow committals under the Leader programme in excess of the project funding available, in view of the fact that not all projects given approval will have made full draw-down by the end of the programme in 2015; if he will ensure that all EU funding under the programme is drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43639/13]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the latest date for approval of projects under the current Leader programme and the latest date for the completion of projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43638/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

250. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the latest date for approval of projects under the current Leader programme and the latest date for the completion of projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43638/13]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of Leader projects of more than €150,000 value that are awaiting ministerial approval; the date each project was submitted; the value of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43636/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

249. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of Leader projects of more than €150,000 value that are awaiting ministerial approval; the date each project was submitted; the value of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43636/13]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a house has to be habitable to make it liable for the local property tax; the difference in the law regarding this matter between the LPT and the non-principal private residence, under which non habitable houses were exempt from the NPPR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43635/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

248. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a house has to be habitable to make it liable for the local property tax; the difference in the law regarding this matter between the LPT and the non-principal private residence, under which non habitable houses were exempt from the NPPR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43635/13]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of projects over €150,000 in value, awaiting approval, broken down by integrated company, value and the date received, the reason for the delay in approving these projects; if consideration has been given to raising the threshold for ministerial approval from €150,000 to €250,000; if not the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43630/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

247. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of projects over €150,000 in value, awaiting approval, broken down by integrated company, value and the date received, the reason for the delay in approving these projects; if consideration has been given to raising the threshold for ministerial approval from €150,000 to €250,000; if not the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43630/13]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action taken to date to address the outstanding issues in respect of existing shared ownership loans and mortgages with particular reference to the extent to which the rental part of mortgage repayments has dramatically escalated with resultant hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43629/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

246. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action taken to date to address the outstanding issues in respect of existing shared ownership loans and mortgages with particular reference to the extent to which the rental part of mortgage repayments has dramatically escalated with resultant hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43629/13]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the statutory right for time off of semi State employees attending local authority meetings if they are elected councillors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43567/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

245. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the statutory right for time off of semi State employees attending local authority meetings if they are elected councillors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43567/13]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the work of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43545/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

244. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the work of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43545/13]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding progress on the six selected pilot waste water treatment schemes; the timeframe for the review of these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43544/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

243. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding progress on the six selected pilot waste water treatment schemes; the timeframe for the review of these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43544/13]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of planning development bonds sitting in banks accounts in each county; the value of these bonds on a county basis; the amount of interest these bonds have created with many being invested for more than ten years; the reason all of this money was not used to date to complete unfinished estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43446/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

240. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of planning development bonds sitting in banks accounts in each county; the value of these bonds on a county basis; the amount of interest these bonds have created with many being invested for more than ten years; the reason all of this money was not used to date to complete unfinished estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43446/13]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the new housing assistance payment scheme will be making use of multiple year leases; if he foresees any problems in sourcing properties which will accept these terms; and the steps he will take to counteract same. [43430/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

239. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the new housing assistance payment scheme will be making use of multiple year leases; if he foresees any problems in sourcing properties which will accept these terms; and the steps he will take to counteract same. [43430/13]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of the areas in which the new housing assistance payment will be piloted and the dates on which these programmes will commence. [43429/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

238. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of the areas in which the new housing assistance payment will be piloted and the dates on which these programmes will commence. [43429/13]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the Rural Development Programme for Ireland 2007-2013, the number of projects that were deemed ineligible either fully or partially on foot of an inspection; the number of these projects that were appealed to the district inspector; the number that were upheld by the district inspector; the number that were appealed to the regional inspector; the number that were upheld by the regional inspector; the number that were appealed to his Department's appeals panel; the number that were upheld by his Department's appeals panel; if the Office of the Ombudsman reviewed any decisions-processes by DECLG and, if so, the number of same; the number of these decisions-processes that were found in favour of DECLG; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43358/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

236. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the Rural Development Programme for Ireland 2007-2013, the number of projects that were deemed ineligible either fully or partially on foot of an inspection; the number of these projects that were appealed to the district inspector; the number that were upheld by the district inspector; the number that were appealed to the regional inspector; the number that were upheld by the regional inspector; the number that were appealed to his Department's appeals panel; the number that were upheld by his Department's appeals panel; if the Office of the Ombudsman reviewed any decisions-processes by DECLG and, if so, the number of same; the number of these decisions-processes that were found in favour of DECLG; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43358/13]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 210 and 211 of 2 October 2013, in view of the fact that Cork County Council has stated that tenants are liable for the pipe repair as the estate was taken in charge prior to 2007, if he will make a grant available or instruct Cork County Council to carry out the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43317/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

235. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 210 and 211 of 2 October 2013, in view of the fact that Cork County Council has stated that tenants are liable for the pipe repair as the estate was taken in charge prior to 2007, if he will make a grant available or instruct Cork County Council to carry out the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43317/13]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects the building industry to start to contribute to the pyrite levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43302/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

234. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects the building industry to start to contribute to the pyrite levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43302/13]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a sewage treatment facility (details supplied) in County Galway will be upgraded and available for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43286/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

233. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a sewage treatment facility (details supplied) in County Galway will be upgraded and available for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43286/13]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total cost involved in dealing with instances of diesel wash in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal and Louth in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43275/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

232. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total cost involved in dealing with instances of diesel wash in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal and Louth in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43275/13]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his intentions for RAPID schemes in the context of his realignment proposals under his local government reform agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43273/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

231. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his intentions for RAPID schemes in the context of his realignment proposals under his local government reform agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43273/13]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the Environmental Protection Agency investigation into the recent noxious smell in Shannon, County Clare. [43270/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

230. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the Environmental Protection Agency investigation into the recent noxious smell in Shannon, County Clare. [43270/13]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address concerns expressed in relation to Priory Hall (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43265/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

229. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address concerns expressed in relation to Priory Hall (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43265/13]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a glass and can buy-back scheme or deposit scheme similar to those that operate in other European countries. [43256/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

228. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a glass and can buy-back scheme or deposit scheme similar to those that operate in other European countries. [43256/13]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the process involved for persons seeking to access the mortgage-to-let scheme who have been deemed as having unsustainable mortgages by their lenders; if he will provide a breakdown of the counties that are currently engaged in this scheme, along with a breakdown of how many persons have applied for the scheme; the number of applications that have been approved or rejected; his views on whether the scheme serves to address the issues being faced by those families facing mortgage arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43243/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

227. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the process involved for persons seeking to access the mortgage-to-let scheme who have been deemed as having unsustainable mortgages by their lenders; if he will provide a breakdown of the counties that are currently engaged in this scheme, along with a breakdown of how many persons have applied for the scheme; the number of applications that have been approved or rejected; his views on whether the scheme serves to address the issues being faced by those families facing mortgage arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43243/13]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update in respect of mortgage-to-let schemes; the counties in which the pilot scheme is in operation; the future plans for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43242/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

226. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update in respect of mortgage-to-let schemes; the counties in which the pilot scheme is in operation; the future plans for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43242/13]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider a specific water scheme for priority funding for upgrade purposes in his Department’s budgetary submission (details supplied). [43231/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

225. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider a specific water scheme for priority funding for upgrade purposes in his Department’s budgetary submission (details supplied). [43231/13]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way a tractor owner, who imported a tractor from the UK seven years ago and used it only for off-road purposes and now wishes to sell it or use it on the road, can regularise the situation if they do not have a tax book or an Irish registration. [43154/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

224. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way a tractor owner, who imported a tractor from the UK seven years ago and used it only for off-road purposes and now wishes to sell it or use it on the road, can regularise the situation if they do not have a tax book or an Irish registration. [43154/13]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding available in 2014 through the dormant account distribution scheme; if applications for funding are being accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43129/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

223. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding available in 2014 through the dormant account distribution scheme; if applications for funding are being accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43129/13]

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