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734. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government since the announcement of Strategy 2020, the number of part VIIIs that have been agreed by each local authority; the number of one-, two-, three- and four-bed homes that are in each agreed part VIII; if he will provide details of part VIII's in the pre-agreed stages, by local authority; and the timeframes for the allocation of these planned homes. [34644/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

734. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government since the announcement of Strategy 2020, the number of part VIIIs that have been agreed by each local authority; the number of one-, two-, three- and four-bed homes that are in each agreed part VIII; if he will provide details of part VIII's in the pre-agreed stages, by local authority; and the timeframes for the allocation of these planned homes. [34644/15]

733. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount that has been provided from his Department to each local authority through the capital assistance scheme; the number of homes that have been provided in each of the local authority areas over the past year. [34643/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

733. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount that has been provided from his Department to each local authority through the capital assistance scheme; the number of homes that have been provided in each of the local authority areas over the past year. [34643/15]

732. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount paid out by his Department in each local authority area for the rental accommodation scheme, housing assistance payment, and social housing leasing initiative; the number of homes that are provided under each scheme in each local authority for each month in 2015; and if he will compare the amount to the same months in 2014. [34642/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

732. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount paid out by his Department in each local authority area for the rental accommodation scheme, housing assistance payment, and social housing leasing initiative; the number of homes that are provided under each scheme in each local authority for each month in 2015; and if he will compare the amount to the same months in 2014. [34642/15]

731. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of National Asset Management Agency properties, broken down by local authority area, that have been identified by the agency as suitable homes for inclusion in the social housing list; the number, that have been offered to each of the local authorities; that have been transferred to the local authorities; and the scheme under which have they been transferred, for example rental accommodation scheme, housing assistance payment, social housing leasing initiative, etc. [34640/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

731. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of National Asset Management Agency properties, broken down by local authority area, that have been identified by the agency as suitable homes for inclusion in the social housing list; the number, that have been offered to each of the local authorities; that have been transferred to the local authorities; and the scheme under which have they been transferred, for example rental accommodation scheme, housing assistance payment, social housing leasing initiative, etc. [34640/15]

730. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views that staff shortages in local authorities are a contributing factor to the small number of part VIIIs that have been agreed across all the local authorities. [34639/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

730. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views that staff shortages in local authorities are a contributing factor to the small number of part VIIIs that have been agreed across all the local authorities. [34639/15]

729. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a local authority has the right to use section 160 of the Planning Act to prevent persons from playing football on private property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34601/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

729. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a local authority has the right to use section 160 of the Planning Act to prevent persons from playing football on private property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34601/15]

728. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 723 and 1146 of 22 September 2015, his plans to introduce new legislation, or to amend existing legislation, to clarify the definition of an assistance dog; and if he will ensure that there is the appropriate oversight and accreditation of the training of assistance dogs, and of their provision to persons with disabilities. [34599/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

728. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 723 and 1146 of 22 September 2015, his plans to introduce new legislation, or to amend existing legislation, to clarify the definition of an assistance dog; and if he will ensure that there is the appropriate oversight and accreditation of the training of assistance dogs, and of their provision to persons with disabilities. [34599/15]

727. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the potential in County Sligo for a greenway route (details supplied) to promote tourism and transport in the county and the surrounding region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34597/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

727. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the potential in County Sligo for a greenway route (details supplied) to promote tourism and transport in the county and the surrounding region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34597/15]

726. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated loss to the Exchequer of reducing the €0.22 levy on plastic bags to €0.17; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34561/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

726. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated loss to the Exchequer of reducing the €0.22 levy on plastic bags to €0.17; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34561/15]

725. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a water conservation grant is payable to the estate of a deceased person, whose probate is not yet completed, where the person had registered with Irish Water in October 2014, and died in May 2015, and whereby two water bills had been paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34548/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

725. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a water conservation grant is payable to the estate of a deceased person, whose probate is not yet completed, where the person had registered with Irish Water in October 2014, and died in May 2015, and whereby two water bills had been paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34548/15]

724. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review the Building Control Act 2007 regulations, in particular the rules regarding energy standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34546/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

724. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review the Building Control Act 2007 regulations, in particular the rules regarding energy standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34546/15]

723. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed assessment process for choosing the delivery companies for the Leader programme 2016 to 2020; if his Department will conduct the assessment, or if independent consultants will do so; the tendering process for these independent consultants, if applicable; the measurement that will be used for successful delivery of previous Leader programmes, or if penalties will apply, if an applicant has had a poor performance of delivery; the proposed involvement of local community representatives in this assessment process, given that Leader is designed to be community-led; the proposed timeframe for the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34539/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

723. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed assessment process for choosing the delivery companies for the Leader programme 2016 to 2020; if his Department will conduct the assessment, or if independent consultants will do so; the tendering process for these independent consultants, if applicable; the measurement that will be used for successful delivery of previous Leader programmes, or if penalties will apply, if an applicant has had a poor performance of delivery; the proposed involvement of local community representatives in this assessment process, given that Leader is designed to be community-led; the proposed timeframe for the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34539/15]

722. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of applications for Leader funding from within County Mayo, that are currently awaiting assessment at any stage within his Department; the names of each applicant; the total amount due; the name of the Leader Company that has submitted the application; his views on the ongoing delays in payment of Leader grants to community and commercial applicants, and the ensuing pressure that this is placing on voluntary community representatives and start-up businesses. [34538/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

722. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of applications for Leader funding from within County Mayo, that are currently awaiting assessment at any stage within his Department; the names of each applicant; the total amount due; the name of the Leader Company that has submitted the application; his views on the ongoing delays in payment of Leader grants to community and commercial applicants, and the ensuing pressure that this is placing on voluntary community representatives and start-up businesses. [34538/15]

721. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the eligibility criteria for the €30 million village and town enhancement scheme which was recently announced; the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34536/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

721. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the eligibility criteria for the €30 million village and town enhancement scheme which was recently announced; the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34536/15]

720. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the new local authority tenant purchase scheme will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34531/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

720. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the new local authority tenant purchase scheme will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34531/15]

719. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the names of the persons who attended a meeting with him and with Cerberus; the date and venue it was held; the issues that were discussed; the actions, if any, that were taken; whether minutes were taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34523/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

719. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the names of the persons who attended a meeting with him and with Cerberus; the date and venue it was held; the issues that were discussed; the actions, if any, that were taken; whether minutes were taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34523/15]

718. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that Mayo north east Leader partnership, in examining an application (details supplied), complied fully with the operating rules for axes 3 and 4 of the rural development programme Ireland 2007 to 2013, and in particular with section 8.1; the appeal options open to the applicant concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34466/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

718. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that Mayo north east Leader partnership, in examining an application (details supplied), complied fully with the operating rules for axes 3 and 4 of the rural development programme Ireland 2007 to 2013, and in particular with section 8.1; the appeal options open to the applicant concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34466/15]

717. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the new funding in place for community alert schemes to erect cameras and other such equipment; how the schemes can apply for funding; if he will provide a list of those schemes that have received funding. [34459/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

717. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the new funding in place for community alert schemes to erect cameras and other such equipment; how the schemes can apply for funding; if he will provide a list of those schemes that have received funding. [34459/15]

715. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if officials from his Department have provided formal or informal direction to local authorities not to submit social housing funding proposals for developments of more than 50 units; or if his officials in any way discourage local authorities from submitting funding proposals for social housing developments of more than 50 units. [34343/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

715. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if officials from his Department have provided formal or informal direction to local authorities not to submit social housing funding proposals for developments of more than 50 units; or if his officials in any way discourage local authorities from submitting funding proposals for social housing developments of more than 50 units. [34343/15]

714. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to intervene, as a matter of urgency, to resolve the situation in Longboat Quay in Dublin 2, where 900 residents are threatened with evacuation by Dublin Fire Brigade; if he will ensure that the Dublin Docklands Development Authority, as the original owner of the complex, meets its obligations to residents in this development ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34326/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

714. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to intervene, as a matter of urgency, to resolve the situation in Longboat Quay in Dublin 2, where 900 residents are threatened with evacuation by Dublin Fire Brigade; if he will ensure that the Dublin Docklands Development Authority, as the original owner of the complex, meets its obligations to residents in this development ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34326/15]

713. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of voids and vacant local authority dwellings for Cork City Council and for Cork County Council; if he will confirm that sufficient funding has been granted to both authorities to repair these properties so they can be made available to persons on the social housing list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34280/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

713. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of voids and vacant local authority dwellings for Cork City Council and for Cork County Council; if he will confirm that sufficient funding has been granted to both authorities to repair these properties so they can be made available to persons on the social housing list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34280/15]

712. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the €17 million for Ballymun regeneration works has not been paid to Dublin City Council. [34277/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

712. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the €17 million for Ballymun regeneration works has not been paid to Dublin City Council. [34277/15]

711. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of payments made to Dublin City Council in the period 2010 to date in 2015. [34276/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

711. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of payments made to Dublin City Council in the period 2010 to date in 2015. [34276/15]

710. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to institute a scheme, along the lines of the scheme instituted by the State for small trade unions in Trade Union Act 1975, to encourage and facilitate small approved housing bodies to amalgamate, merge and restructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34250/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

710. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to institute a scheme, along the lines of the scheme instituted by the State for small trade unions in Trade Union Act 1975, to encourage and facilitate small approved housing bodies to amalgamate, merge and restructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34250/15]

709. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to change the manner in which the seniors alert scheme is delivered, in particular if local community alert groups will still be involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34165/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

709. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to change the manner in which the seniors alert scheme is delivered, in particular if local community alert groups will still be involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34165/15]

708. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34141/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

708. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the numbers of supernumerary positions in his Department, and those agencies, organisations or bodies funded by his Department; the maximum period in each case that supernumerary positions have existed; the total cost in maintaining supernumerary positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34141/15]

707. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the criteria for the recruitment of firefighters in local authorities; the reason competitions are only open to internal, as opposed to external, candidates (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34130/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

707. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the criteria for the recruitment of firefighters in local authorities; the reason competitions are only open to internal, as opposed to external, candidates (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34130/15]

706. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a new tenant purchase scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34127/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

706. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a new tenant purchase scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34127/15]

705. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Leader funding for the rural development programme to the Leader groups, North and East Kerry Development, South Kerry Development and IRD Duhallow will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34077/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

705. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Leader funding for the rural development programme to the Leader groups, North and East Kerry Development, South Kerry Development and IRD Duhallow will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34077/15]

704. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of social housing units that have been built in Counties Monaghan and Cavan; the amount of funding that has been provided to Counties Monaghan and Cavan in respect of housing in each of the years from 2008 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34043/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

704. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of social housing units that have been built in Counties Monaghan and Cavan; the amount of funding that has been provided to Counties Monaghan and Cavan in respect of housing in each of the years from 2008 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34043/15]

702. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the case in which a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary does not qualify for rehousing based on regulations laid down to Tipperary County Council by his Department; if he will investigate this case and give consideration to this person, given that this person has three dependent children who hold European citizenship; if the person will be issued with stamp 5 status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34746/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

702. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the case in which a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary does not qualify for rehousing based on regulations laid down to Tipperary County Council by his Department; if he will investigate this case and give consideration to this person, given that this person has three dependent children who hold European citizenship; if the person will be issued with stamp 5 status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34746/15]

701. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the procedure for housing the agreed number of refugees; the agreed terms; the tax incentives for landlords with suitable properties; if the names and contact details of the relevant officials to be contacted will be provided; and his views on the matter, with particular information for prospective landlords. [34734/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

701. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the procedure for housing the agreed number of refugees; the agreed terms; the tax incentives for landlords with suitable properties; if the names and contact details of the relevant officials to be contacted will be provided; and his views on the matter, with particular information for prospective landlords. [34734/15]

700. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person's legal liability for motor tax commences on the first day after the disc expires; in that regard, his views on the renewal notice which is sent to motorists which states the form can be used prior to the expiry of the current tax disc or during the subsequent month; his views that this is misleading as regards the legal position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34628/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

700. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person's legal liability for motor tax commences on the first day after the disc expires; in that regard, his views on the renewal notice which is sent to motorists which states the form can be used prior to the expiry of the current tax disc or during the subsequent month; his views that this is misleading as regards the legal position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34628/15]

699. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the impact the emissions scandal at the Volkswagen company may have on owners of such cars in this State, and their motor tax liability. [34328/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

699. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the impact the emissions scandal at the Volkswagen company may have on owners of such cars in this State, and their motor tax liability. [34328/15]

698. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of pre-2008 vehicles currently on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34186/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

698. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of pre-2008 vehicles currently on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34186/15]

697. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of post-2008 vehicles that paid road tax from 1 January 2015 to date; the revenue raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34182/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

697. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of post-2008 vehicles that paid road tax from 1 January 2015 to date; the revenue raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34182/15]

696. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of vehicles in Counties Monaghan and Cavan registered from 2008 onwards that paid road tax; the revenue raised as a result of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34181/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

696. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of vehicles in Counties Monaghan and Cavan registered from 2008 onwards that paid road tax; the revenue raised as a result of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34181/15]

695. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of pre-2008 vehicles in Counties Monaghan and Cavan that paid road tax from 1 January 2015 to date; the revenue raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34180/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

695. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of pre-2008 vehicles in Counties Monaghan and Cavan that paid road tax from 1 January 2015 to date; the revenue raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34180/15]

694. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of pre-2008 vehicles that paid road tax from 1 January 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34179/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

694. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of pre-2008 vehicles that paid road tax from 1 January 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34179/15]

693. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of revenue generated from road tax collected from 1 January 2015 to date in respect of pre-2008 vehicles, which are still under the old taxation system whereby the calculation of road tax is based on engine size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34178/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

693. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of revenue generated from road tax collected from 1 January 2015 to date in respect of pre-2008 vehicles, which are still under the old taxation system whereby the calculation of road tax is based on engine size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34178/15]

396. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive a decision on an appeal against a penalty applied in 2015 under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34498/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

396. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive a decision on an appeal against a penalty applied in 2015 under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34498/15]

371. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on delayed payments to persons (details supplied) in County Mayo under the agri-environment options scheme. [34252/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

371. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on delayed payments to persons (details supplied) in County Mayo under the agri-environment options scheme. [34252/15]

343. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on an agri-environment options scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [34029/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

343. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on an agri-environment options scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [34029/15]

338. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payments under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34005/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2015

338. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payments under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34005/15]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2015

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 2015

This bill revises and reauthorizes the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act for 10 fiscal years after the bill's enactment. The bill adds requirements for the management of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, including requiring the U.S. Forest Service to: coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency and state and local entities in managing the Basin; conduct forest management activities in the Basin in a manner that attains multiple ecosystem benefits, unless such activities would excessively increase the cost of any project; and establish and monitor post-program ground condition criteria for ground disturbance caused by forest management activities. The Forest Service may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with government and other public and private entities to provide for fuel reduction, erosion control, reforestation, restoration, and similar activities in the Basin. The bill mandates priority programs in the Basin, including programs for fire risk reduction and forest management, invasive species management, and stormwater management. The bill requires relevant federal and state agencies, including the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and the states of California and Nevada, to develop and update an integrated multiagency assessment and monitoring plan to measure the effectiveness of the Agency's Environmental Improvement Program. The bill amends the Santini-Burton Act to authorize: (1) a donation from California to the Forest Service of lands administered by its agencies, and (2) a transfer from the Forest Service to Nevada of certain lands in the Basin.

Order of the Court (Eighth Chamber) of 6 October 2015.#Tamoil Italia SpA v Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Consiglio di Stato.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Article 99 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court — Article 191(2) TFEU — Directive 2004/35/EC — Environmental liability — National legislation under which no provision is made for the administrative authorities to require owners of polluted land who have not contributed to that pollution to carry out preventive and remedial measures, and the sole obligation imposed concerns the reimbursement of the measures undertaken by those authorities — Whether compatible with the ‘polluter pays’ principle, the precautionary principle and the principles that preventive action should be taken and that environmental damage should be rectified at source as a matter of priority.#Case C-156/14.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 6 October 2015

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 6 October 2015.#East Sussex County Council v Information Commissioner and Others.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the First-tier Tribunal.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Aarhus Convention — Directive 2003/4/EC — Articles 5 and 6 — Public access to environmental information — Charge for supplying environmental information — Reasonable amount — Costs of maintaining a database and overheads — Access to justice — Administrative and judicial review of a decision imposing a charge.#Case C-71/14.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 6 October 2015

Order of the Court (Eighth Chamber) of 6 October 2015.#Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare and Others v Ediltecnica SpA.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Consiglio di Stato.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Article 99 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court — Article 191(2) TFEU — Directive 2004/35/EC — Environmental liability — National legislation under which no provision is made for the administrative authorities to require owners of polluted land who have not contributed to that pollution to carry out preventive and remedial measures, and the sole obligation imposed concerns the reimbursement of the measures undertaken by those authorities — Whether compatible with the ‘polluter pays’ principle, the precautionary principle and the principles that preventive action should be taken and that environmental damage should be rectified at source as a matter of priority.#Case C-592/13.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 6 October 2015

Motie van het lid Van Tongeren meer gewicht geven aan milieu en gezondheid bij aanbestedingen van voertuigen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 6 October 2015

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