Environment

501 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of on-the-spot fines issued and the number of on-the-spot fines paid for litter offences in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

501 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of on-the-spot fines issued and the number of on-the-spot fines paid for litter offences in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/07]

500 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will provide capital funding for the proposed sewerage works at Blenheim, Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22278/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

500 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will provide capital funding for the proposed sewerage works at Blenheim, Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22278/07]

365 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the details of REP scheme four will be made available to farmers. [22648/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

365 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the details of REP scheme four will be made available to farmers. [22648/07]

363 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when REP scheme four will be fully introduced and available for applications through the local offices of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22603/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

363 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when REP scheme four will be fully introduced and available for applications through the local offices of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22603/07]

Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 2007

Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program, in cooperation with energy-intensive industries, representative industry trade associations, and institutions of higher education, to conduct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities with respect to new industrial and commercial processes, technologies, and methods to: (1) achieve improvements in energy efficiency and environmental performance; and (2) enhance the economic competitiveness of the U.S. industrial sector. Directs the Secretary to provide funding to university-based industrial research and assessment centers to: (1) identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance; (2) promote application of emerging concepts and technologies in small and medium-sized manufacturers; (3) promote the research and development for use of alternative energy sources for energy intensive industries; (4) coordinate with state research offices, and provide a clearinghouse for industrial process and energy efficiency technical assistance resources; and (5) coordinate with state-accredited technical training centers and community colleges, while ensuring appropriate services to all regions of the United States.

Biodiesel Promotion and Quality Assurance Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 2007

Biodiesel Promotion and Quality Assurance Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to ensure that diesel fuel sold in the United States contains the volume of biodiesel specified for 2008 through 2012. Requires the Administrator to determine the volume for 2013 and thereafter based on a review of the program. Requires at least 80% of the minimum applicable volume for each of 2008 through 2012 to be biodiesel. Requires the biodiesel fuel standards to contain compliance provisions applicable to refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers. Prohibits such standards from restricting geographic areas in which biodiesel may be used or imposing any per-gallon obligation for the use of biodiesel. Authorizes the Administrator to reduce the quantity of biodiesel required by a specified amount if market circumstances would make the price of biodiesel fuel unreasonable. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede any biodiesel mandate provided in any state or local law enacted as of January 1, 2008. Requires the Administrator to: (1) promulgate regulations to ensure that only high-quality biodiesel that is consistent with appropriate International standards is introduced into commerce; and (2) establish an inspection program to ensure that biodiesel and biodiesel blends entering commerce meet such standards. Prohibits the production of distribution of biodiesel, a biodiesel blend, or any bio-based diesel replacement that does not meet American Society of Testing and Materials standards, regardless of whether the Administrator promulgates such regulations. Requires retail diesel fuel pumps to be labeled to inform consumers of the percent of biodiesel in the biodiesel blend.

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Small, clean and competitive - A programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises comply with environmental legislation {SEC(2007}906 {SEC(2007) }907 {SEC(2007)908}

European Union · European Commission · 8 October 2007

139 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will fast track the process of finalising regulations governing the management of dog breeding establishments. [22259/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

139 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will fast track the process of finalising regulations governing the management of dog breeding establishments. [22259/07]

138 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason builders of a housing estate (details supplied) in Dublin 15 are avoiding their responsibilities to house owners in view of the alleged presence of pyrite in a housing estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22249/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

138 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason builders of a housing estate (details supplied) in Dublin 15 are avoiding their responsibilities to house owners in view of the alleged presence of pyrite in a housing estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22249/07]

137 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that local authorities in granting planning permission for quarries are taking adequate cognisance of the regulations and conditions that should apply to such quarries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22224/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

137 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that local authorities in granting planning permission for quarries are taking adequate cognisance of the regulations and conditions that should apply to such quarries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22224/07]

135 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the monitoring carried out by his Department of waste that is collected as recyclable waste by local authorities and exported abroad for treatment and in particular if the Department is satisfied as to the percentage of that waste being recycled in the exporting countries and if the manner in which that waste recycled is in keeping with waste management policies here. [22221/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

135 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the monitoring carried out by his Department of waste that is collected as recyclable waste by local authorities and exported abroad for treatment and in particular if the Department is satisfied as to the percentage of that waste being recycled in the exporting countries and if the manner in which that waste recycled is in keeping with waste management policies here. [22221/07]

134 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the standards that apply to the building by local authorities of housing in respect of the need for more energy efficient housing; and the checks carried out by his Department to ensure these standards are met. [22220/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

134 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the standards that apply to the building by local authorities of housing in respect of the need for more energy efficient housing; and the checks carried out by his Department to ensure these standards are met. [22220/07]

133 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the standards that apply to the building by local authorities of housing in respect of the need for radon remediation measures; and the checks carried out by his Department to ensure these standards are met. [22219/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

133 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the standards that apply to the building by local authorities of housing in respect of the need for radon remediation measures; and the checks carried out by his Department to ensure these standards are met. [22219/07]

132 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the checks being made by his Department to ensure that the building regulations that require certain measures regarding energy efficiency in the building of new housing are adhered to. [22218/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

132 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the checks being made by his Department to ensure that the building regulations that require certain measures regarding energy efficiency in the building of new housing are adhered to. [22218/07]

131 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the checks being made by his Department to ensure that the building regulations in respect of the need for certain radon remediation measures in houses built since 1998 are being adhered to. [22217/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

131 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the checks being made by his Department to ensure that the building regulations in respect of the need for certain radon remediation measures in houses built since 1998 are being adhered to. [22217/07]

130 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties with some financial institutions in relation to the advancing of mortgage moneys on affordable sites provided by local authorities in that some institutions insist on first charge not just for the amount of the mortgage but also for future advances in priority to the local authority claw-back charge; and if he has had discussions with the banking and other institutions to resolve this issue as it is causing serious problems for some owners of such affordable sites who are anxious to build their own homes. [22214/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

130 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties with some financial institutions in relation to the advancing of mortgage moneys on affordable sites provided by local authorities in that some institutions insist on first charge not just for the amount of the mortgage but also for future advances in priority to the local authority claw-back charge; and if he has had discussions with the banking and other institutions to resolve this issue as it is causing serious problems for some owners of such affordable sites who are anxious to build their own homes. [22214/07]

129 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether carted stag hunting is a cruel and unacceptable activity; if he will issue licences to facilitate such hunting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22186/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

129 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether carted stag hunting is a cruel and unacceptable activity; if he will issue licences to facilitate such hunting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22186/07]

128 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the need for a national waiver scheme, in particular for low income households and pensioners, in respect of domestic refuse charges. [22175/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

128 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the need for a national waiver scheme, in particular for low income households and pensioners, in respect of domestic refuse charges. [22175/07]

127 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an honour or award system similar to the Scott Medal for Bravery is in place for members of the Fire Service; if he has plans to introduce such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22153/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

127 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an honour or award system similar to the Scott Medal for Bravery is in place for members of the Fire Service; if he has plans to introduce such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22153/07]

126 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities that have animal welfare officers; and if he will list the relevant counties. [22107/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2007

126 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authorities that have animal welfare officers; and if he will list the relevant counties. [22107/07]

A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2007

Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to accept, as part of a settlement of any alleged violations of environmental law, diesel emissions reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects if the projects: (1) protect human health or the environment; (2) are related to the underlying alleged violations; (3) do not constitute activities that the defendant would otherwise be legally required to perform; and (4) do not provide funds for EPA's staff or for contractors to carry out EPA's internal operations.

Coal Fuels and Industrial Gasification Demonstration and Development Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2007

Coal Fuels and Industrial Gasification Demonstration and Development Act of 2007 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to instruct the Secretary of Energy to implement a grants program for obtaining or implementing services for the planning and permitting of certain eligible projects that produce liquid transportation fuels, industrial chemicals, or electricity. Requires the Secretary to make direct loans to eligible individuals and entities to implement such projects. Directs the Secretary to select eligible projects to receive loans through a reverse auction, giving priority to eligible projects with the greatest percentage reduction of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions in comparison to facilities that use conventional feedstocks and do not use carbon capture and sequestration technologies. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) establish a methodology for determining the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of coal-derived liquid transportation fuels; (2) implement a research and demonstration program to evaluate the emissions of the use of coal-to-liquid fuel for transportation, including gasoline, diesel, marine, and jet fuel; and (3) evaluate the effect of using coal-to-liquid transportation fuel on vehicle emissions, including motor vehicles, nonroad vehicles, and aircraft. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense to study and report to specified congressional committees on the feasibility and suitability of maintaining coal-to-liquid products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide: (1) a business credit for sequestration of carbon dioxide captured within the United States; (2) a seven-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified carbon dioxide pipeline property; (3) treatment of certain income and gains relating to industrial source carbon dioxide as qualifying income for publicly traded partnerships; and (4) extend and modify the alternative fuel credit.

To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2007

Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to accept, as part of a settlement of any alleged violations of environmental law, diesel emissions reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects if the projects: (1) protect human health or the environment; (2) are related to the underlying alleged violations; (3) do not constitute activities that the defendant would otherwise be legally required to perform; and (4) do not provide funds for EPA's staff or for contractors to carry out EPA's internal operations.

Judgment of the Court (Fourth Chamber) of 4 October 2007.#Commission of the European Communities v Italian Republic.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Directive 92/43/EEC - Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora - Environmental impact assessment.#Case C-179/06.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 October 2007

grenzüberschreitende tierärztliche Tätigkeiten und Tiergesundheitsdienst an einem Fallbeispiel aus Niederösterreich, das im Widerspruch zur Lebensmittelsicherheit und Verbraucherschutz steht

Austria · National Council · 3 October 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bettina Hradecsni, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend grenzüberschreitende tierärztliche Tätigkeiten und Tiergesundheitsdienst an einem Fallbeispiel aus Niederösterreich, das im Widerspruch zur Lebensmittelsicherheit und Verbraucherschutz steht

projet de loi relatif au parc naturel régional de Camargue

France · Senate · 3 October 2007

266 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if in the selection of official cars, he considers vehicles that are powered by diesel or petrol to be less sustainable vehicles from an environmental perspective than vehicles powered by biofuels or hybrid technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22066/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

266 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if in the selection of official cars, he considers vehicles that are powered by diesel or petrol to be less sustainable vehicles from an environmental perspective than vehicles powered by biofuels or hybrid technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22066/07]

265 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the State, in procuring vehicles for the public service and for the Ministerial fleet in particular, should lead by example and purchase vehicles which generate less harmful emissions than other vehicles; if in this regard a bias should be shown towards cars that embrace bio fuel or hybrid technology in these procurement decisions rather than cars that are fuelled by petrol or diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22065/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

265 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the State, in procuring vehicles for the public service and for the Ministerial fleet in particular, should lead by example and purchase vehicles which generate less harmful emissions than other vehicles; if in this regard a bias should be shown towards cars that embrace bio fuel or hybrid technology in these procurement decisions rather than cars that are fuelled by petrol or diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22065/07]

264 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of any initiative he may undertake in order to ensure that building regulations are fully complied with by those involved in the construction industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22028/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

264 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of any initiative he may undertake in order to ensure that building regulations are fully complied with by those involved in the construction industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22028/07]

263 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the structural damage that can be caused by pyrite used in the construction of buildings; if he plans to conduct a full investigation in order to ascertain the location of homes or buildings in which pyrite may have been used in their construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22027/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

263 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the structural damage that can be caused by pyrite used in the construction of buildings; if he plans to conduct a full investigation in order to ascertain the location of homes or buildings in which pyrite may have been used in their construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22027/07]

262 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to conduct a full and comprehensive investigation into the use of pyrite by building developers in constructing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22026/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

262 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to conduct a full and comprehensive investigation into the use of pyrite by building developers in constructing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22026/07]

261 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to introduce regulations requiring all infill material to be chemically analysed before being used in the construction of houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22025/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

261 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to introduce regulations requiring all infill material to be chemically analysed before being used in the construction of houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22025/07]

260 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the problems currently being experienced by hundreds of householders in the State in relation to the mineral pyrite being found in their homes; the structural damage that this can cause to buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22024/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

260 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the problems currently being experienced by hundreds of householders in the State in relation to the mineral pyrite being found in their homes; the structural damage that this can cause to buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22024/07]

259 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid in expenses to each Minister of State in his Government Department; the headings under which they were paid for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22009/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

259 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid in expenses to each Minister of State in his Government Department; the headings under which they were paid for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22009/07]

258 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of staff at various levels in many local authorities which is being exacerbated by the current embargo in place, particularly in planning divisions of county councils and in housing, engineering, water and sewerage schemes causing delays in progress in providing these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21962/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

258 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of staff at various levels in many local authorities which is being exacerbated by the current embargo in place, particularly in planning divisions of county councils and in housing, engineering, water and sewerage schemes causing delays in progress in providing these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21962/07]

257 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a review of the affordable housing scheme income limits in view of the fact that many applicants are no longer qualifying for inclusion as their income is no longer adequate under the conditions of the present scheme and many applicants have to return to the social housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21961/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

257 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a review of the affordable housing scheme income limits in view of the fact that many applicants are no longer qualifying for inclusion as their income is no longer adequate under the conditions of the present scheme and many applicants have to return to the social housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21961/07]

256 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names of the various schemes that require funding for water and waste water capital projects in County Galway that have been submitted to his Department for funds; the amount of funding in each case; the proposed starting date of these projects; the projects in progress; and funding allocated for their completion. [21960/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

256 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names of the various schemes that require funding for water and waste water capital projects in County Galway that have been submitted to his Department for funds; the amount of funding in each case; the proposed starting date of these projects; the projects in progress; and funding allocated for their completion. [21960/07]

255 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to bogs in special area of conservation in County Roscommon; if farmers will be allowed to cut turf for domestic use on such bogs for the foreseeable future, particularly, in relation to Cloonkeen Bog in Castlerea, County Roscommon; if farmers will be compensated for their bogs when they are no longer able to cut turf; the rate in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22078/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

255 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to bogs in special area of conservation in County Roscommon; if farmers will be allowed to cut turf for domestic use on such bogs for the foreseeable future, particularly, in relation to Cloonkeen Bog in Castlerea, County Roscommon; if farmers will be compensated for their bogs when they are no longer able to cut turf; the rate in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22078/07]

106 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by the European Environment Agency regarding the State's tree planting policy and particularly the high level of planting in peatland, which releases a substantial greenhouse and carbon emission; the proportion of planting on peatland in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21803/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

106 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by the European Environment Agency regarding the State's tree planting policy and particularly the high level of planting in peatland, which releases a substantial greenhouse and carbon emission; the proportion of planting on peatland in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21803/07]

Grenzüberschreitende tierärztliche Tätigkeiten und Tiergesundheitsdienst an einem Fallbeispiel aus Niederösterreich, das im Widerspruch zur Lebensmittelsicherheit und Verbraucherschutz steht

Austria · National Council · 2 October 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bettina Hradecsni, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit, Familie und Jugend betreffend grenzüberschreitende tierärztliche Tätigkeiten und Tiergesundheitsdienst an einem Fallbeispiel aus Niederösterreich, das im Widerspruch zur Lebensmittelsicherheit und Verbraucherschutz steht

Grenzüberschreitende tierärztliche Tätigkeiten und Tiergesundheitsdienst an einem Fallbeispiel aus Niederösterreich, das im Widerspruch zur Lebensmittelsicherheit und Verbraucherschutz steht

Austria · National Council · 2 October 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bettina Hradecsni, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Soziales und Konsumentenschutz betreffend grenzüberschreitende tierärztliche Tätigkeiten und Tiergesundheitsdienst an einem Fallbeispiel aus Niederösterreich, das im Widerspruch zur Lebensmittelsicherheit und Verbraucherschutz steht

527 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will re-examine the fact that the Donaghmoyne group water scheme has not been granted support towards their new treatment plant in spite of the fact that there was a total commitment that no group would be penalised if they did not remain in a bundle; if he will confirm that there is significant funding unused in the 2007 allocation towards group water schemes. [21848/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

527 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will re-examine the fact that the Donaghmoyne group water scheme has not been granted support towards their new treatment plant in spite of the fact that there was a total commitment that no group would be penalised if they did not remain in a bundle; if he will confirm that there is significant funding unused in the 2007 allocation towards group water schemes. [21848/07]

526 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made regarding the housing remedial work scheme for an estate (details supplied) in County Monaghan; his views on the fact that the moneys had been allocated for this some time ago and that it is vital that the valuable work that has already been carried out is recommenced at the earliest possible date, not only for the rented houses but for those privately owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21847/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

526 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made regarding the housing remedial work scheme for an estate (details supplied) in County Monaghan; his views on the fact that the moneys had been allocated for this some time ago and that it is vital that the valuable work that has already been carried out is recommenced at the earliest possible date, not only for the rented houses but for those privately owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21847/07]

525 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the need for the appointment of staff to prepare tender documentation for the Galway bus strategy, the provision of park and ride facilities and the improvement of traffic circulation in the city with a view of improvement in public transport. [21819/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

525 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the need for the appointment of staff to prepare tender documentation for the Galway bus strategy, the provision of park and ride facilities and the improvement of traffic circulation in the city with a view of improvement in public transport. [21819/07]

524 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to the request from Galway City Council for the approval of the appointment of temporary engineering staff to the proposed transport office in Galway City Council. [21818/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

524 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to the request from Galway City Council for the approval of the appointment of temporary engineering staff to the proposed transport office in Galway City Council. [21818/07]

523 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is appropriate for a local authority to choose to ignore legislation that he brings into force (details supplied). [21777/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

523 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is appropriate for a local authority to choose to ignore legislation that he brings into force (details supplied). [21777/07]

522 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of registered developments (details supplied) in County Mayo; the number of unregistered developments in the county; and the action that can be taken against unauthorised developments in County Mayo. [21776/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

522 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of registered developments (details supplied) in County Mayo; the number of unregistered developments in the county; and the action that can be taken against unauthorised developments in County Mayo. [21776/07]

521 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the appointments he has made to State boards, agencies, quangos, bodies and authorities since 1 July 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21768/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

521 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the appointments he has made to State boards, agencies, quangos, bodies and authorities since 1 July 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21768/07]

520 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department that have been abolished in the past ten years; the number of members, staff and budget in the year of abolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21753/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

520 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department that have been abolished in the past ten years; the number of members, staff and budget in the year of abolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21753/07]

519 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department; the date of establishment; the number of members, staff and budget for each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21738/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

519 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department; the date of establishment; the number of members, staff and budget for each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21738/07]