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Question· writtenPQ 1346asked

1346. Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the numbers of participants in the rural environmental schemes 1, 2, 3 & 4 and agricultural environmental options scheme for the years 2007 to 2012; and if he will clarify the amount of funds, in total, that was paid out for each of the years 2007 to 2012 under REPS 1, 2, 3 & 4 and AEOS. [36968/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1346. Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the numbers of participants in the rural environmental schemes 1, 2, 3 & 4 and agricultural environmental options scheme for the years 2007 to 2012; and if he will clarify the amount of funds, in total, that was paid out for each of the years 2007 to 2012 under REPS 1, 2, 3 & 4 and AEOS. [36968/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1147asked

1147. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of appointments that have been made to positions available on the boards of semi-State companies and statutory agencies following public advertisement; if he will provide details of the names of persons who have been appointed under this initiative and the agencies on which they now sit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40034/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1147. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of appointments that have been made to positions available on the boards of semi-State companies and statutory agencies following public advertisement; if he will provide details of the names of persons who have been appointed under this initiative and the agencies on which they now sit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40034/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1146asked

1146. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the names of special advisers for whom salary increases have been requested; the amount requested; the details of those granted increases and the amount by which they were increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40020/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1146. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the names of special advisers for whom salary increases have been requested; the amount requested; the details of those granted increases and the amount by which they were increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40020/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1145asked

1145. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of the payments made by the State to private land owners in 2010 and 2011 to acquire land for use in the public capital programme. [40009/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1145. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of the payments made by the State to private land owners in 2010 and 2011 to acquire land for use in the public capital programme. [40009/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1144asked

1144. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of State bodies that have been set up since 9 March 2011; the rationale behind these decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39996/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1144. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of State bodies that have been set up since 9 March 2011; the rationale behind these decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39996/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1143asked

1143. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the financial cost to each local authority in 2010 and 2011 of cleaning up residue from illegal laundering and smuggling of fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39351/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1143. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the financial cost to each local authority in 2010 and 2011 of cleaning up residue from illegal laundering and smuggling of fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39351/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1142asked

1142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the extent to which he has received submissions from the local authorities in County Kildare in respect of their prioritised requirements in respect of group water schemes, group sewerage schemes or other such small schemes; the degree to which any such plans have been awaiting approval in the past ten to 15 years such as the proposed scheme at Ballyna; if costings have been submitted to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39323/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the extent to which he has received submissions from the local authorities in County Kildare in respect of their prioritised requirements in respect of group water schemes, group sewerage schemes or other such small schemes; the degree to which any such plans have been awaiting approval in the past ten to 15 years such as the proposed scheme at Ballyna; if costings have been submitted to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39323/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1141asked

1141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the position regarding the upgrading, improvement and development of the quality and quantity of domestic drinking water in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to the need to ensure adequate supply and storage; the extent to which provision can now be made for such requirements in the future in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39322/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the position regarding the upgrading, improvement and development of the quality and quantity of domestic drinking water in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to the need to ensure adequate supply and storage; the extent to which provision can now be made for such requirements in the future in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39322/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1140asked

1140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the extent to which the future development of the fire services operated by the local authorities continues to be examined with particular reference to the increasing need to ensure adequate strength, equipment and compliance with modern health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39320/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the extent to which the future development of the fire services operated by the local authorities continues to be examined with particular reference to the increasing need to ensure adequate strength, equipment and compliance with modern health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39320/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1138asked

1138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government when it is expected to bring the structures appertaining to the operation of voluntary housing associations into line with the operational rules operated by local authorities with particular reference to the determination of rent and the governance structures of such organisations in line with company law and their articles of association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39318/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government when it is expected to bring the structures appertaining to the operation of voluntary housing associations into line with the operational rules operated by local authorities with particular reference to the determination of rent and the governance structures of such organisations in line with company law and their articles of association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39318/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1137asked

1137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will identify and provide for a reorganisation of the shared ownership loan system which is currently penalising holders of such mortgages in a most unfair fashion whereby the rent being charged in respect of the local authority equity in the dwelling is vastly in excess in some cases of the mortgage on the remaining equity; if he will identify the ways and means of addressing this issue as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39317/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will identify and provide for a reorganisation of the shared ownership loan system which is currently penalising holders of such mortgages in a most unfair fashion whereby the rent being charged in respect of the local authority equity in the dwelling is vastly in excess in some cases of the mortgage on the remaining equity; if he will identify the ways and means of addressing this issue as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39317/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1136asked

1136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the extent to which progress is being made to address the on-going issue of pyrite; if the full extent of the problem is being identified, quantified or costed; if he has studied the points raised by the Pyrite Action Group with a view to identifying a financial structure and a comprehensive plan to deal with the issues arising with particular reference to the need for the adoption of a fully integrated system to deal with the issues in order that householders can be reassured and that the financial impact on them can be minimised by way of home bond or other insurance provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39316/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the extent to which progress is being made to address the on-going issue of pyrite; if the full extent of the problem is being identified, quantified or costed; if he has studied the points raised by the Pyrite Action Group with a view to identifying a financial structure and a comprehensive plan to deal with the issues arising with particular reference to the need for the adoption of a fully integrated system to deal with the issues in order that householders can be reassured and that the financial impact on them can be minimised by way of home bond or other insurance provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39316/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1135asked

1135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will indicate those local authorities now faced with the most serious level of budgetary cutbacks; the extent to which the cause or causes have been identified; the measures available or likely to become available to the local authorities directly or through the aegis of his Department to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39315/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will indicate those local authorities now faced with the most serious level of budgetary cutbacks; the extent to which the cause or causes have been identified; the measures available or likely to become available to the local authorities directly or through the aegis of his Department to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39315/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1134asked

1134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if it is intended to give any particular financial recognition by way of incentives to local authorities with a better than average record in terms of budgetary control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39314/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if it is intended to give any particular financial recognition by way of incentives to local authorities with a better than average record in terms of budgetary control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39314/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1133asked

1133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the extent to which it is intended that local household or other service charges will go directly towards the provision of services currently or previously provided by local authorities or likely to be so provided in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39313/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the extent to which it is intended that local household or other service charges will go directly towards the provision of services currently or previously provided by local authorities or likely to be so provided in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39313/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1132asked

1132. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if a local authority is permitted by law to take foster care allowance into account as means for rent calculation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39279/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1132. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if a local authority is permitted by law to take foster care allowance into account as means for rent calculation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39279/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1131asked

1131. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Sligo County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39242/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1131. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Sligo County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39242/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1130asked

1130. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39222/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1130. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39222/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1129asked

1129. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if any funding requests have been submitted by Dublin City Council for the redevelopment of an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39174/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1129. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if any funding requests have been submitted by Dublin City Council for the redevelopment of an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39174/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1128asked

1128. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the practice of Cavan County Council writing off substantial amounts of planning contributions or development levies in return for applicants paying the amount up-front or in cash; his views in relation to such practices and the way he proposes to deal with same. [39173/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1128. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the practice of Cavan County Council writing off substantial amounts of planning contributions or development levies in return for applicants paying the amount up-front or in cash; his views in relation to such practices and the way he proposes to deal with same. [39173/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1127asked

1127. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of reminder letters that have been sent out to residents in relation to the non-payment of the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39168/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1127. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of reminder letters that have been sent out to residents in relation to the non-payment of the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39168/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1126asked

1126. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure that State boards have at least 40% of each gender, as provided for in the programme for Government; the percentage at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39152/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1126. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure that State boards have at least 40% of each gender, as provided for in the programme for Government; the percentage at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39152/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1125asked

1125. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he intends to provide insurance or an indemnity scheme to landowners who allow hill walkers walk their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1125. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he intends to provide insurance or an indemnity scheme to landowners who allow hill walkers walk their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1124asked

1124. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will outline the changes he has made this year to the senior alert scheme; the reasons for these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37874/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1124. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will outline the changes he has made this year to the senior alert scheme; the reasons for these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37874/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1123asked

1123. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he intends providing further funding this year for the senior alert scheme in view of the importance of this scheme to the security and well being of older people and the demand for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37873/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1123. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he intends providing further funding this year for the senior alert scheme in view of the importance of this scheme to the security and well being of older people and the demand for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37873/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1122asked

1122. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of advisers currently employed by his Department; if his Department has employed new advisers; and if so, the costs involved. [37872/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1122. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of advisers currently employed by his Department; if his Department has employed new advisers; and if so, the costs involved. [37872/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1121asked

1121. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the change in the number and grade of civil servants in the rural recreation section of the Department since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37870/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1121. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the change in the number and grade of civil servants in the rural recreation section of the Department since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37870/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1120asked

1120. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of new walks developed under the walkways scheme of the rural recreation section of his Department since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37869/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1120. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of new walks developed under the walkways scheme of the rural recreation section of his Department since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37869/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1119asked

1119. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the progress made with the Mountain Access Project since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37868/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1119. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the progress made with the Mountain Access Project since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37868/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1118asked

1118. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the progress made by Comhairle na Tuaithe since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37867/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1118. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the progress made by Comhairle na Tuaithe since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37867/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1117asked

1117. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of meetings held since its inception of Comhairle na Tuaithe; the date of each meeting; his attendance or otherwise at these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37866/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1117. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the number of meetings held since its inception of Comhairle na Tuaithe; the date of each meeting; his attendance or otherwise at these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37866/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1116asked

1116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the amount of funding that will be available to finance the mortgage to rent scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32691/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the amount of funding that will be available to finance the mortgage to rent scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32691/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1115asked

1115. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions he has held with the National Asset Management Agency regarding social housing lists in relation to procuring suitable housing stock to tackle social housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34990/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1115. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the discussions he has held with the National Asset Management Agency regarding social housing lists in relation to procuring suitable housing stock to tackle social housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34990/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1114asked

1114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will consider a major update in housing policy with particular reference to the need to provide an adequate supply of affordable housing through the capital programme or a suitable equivalent in order to address the long-standing number of persons on the housing lists of the various local authorities; if he will furthermore repeal the shared ownership house purchase scheme having particular regard to the inequalities that have emerged whereby the rental portion of the equity is costing more to the borrower than the mortgage; if some action will be taken on this matter in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36903/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1114. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will consider a major update in housing policy with particular reference to the need to provide an adequate supply of affordable housing through the capital programme or a suitable equivalent in order to address the long-standing number of persons on the housing lists of the various local authorities; if he will furthermore repeal the shared ownership house purchase scheme having particular regard to the inequalities that have emerged whereby the rental portion of the equity is costing more to the borrower than the mortgage; if some action will be taken on this matter in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36903/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1113asked

1113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if, arising from the report of the Pyrite Panel, he intends to proceed with a particular plan to mutualise or share the responsibility for pyrite damage between the various bodies including the insurers and HomeBond with a view to achieving the highest possible level of protection for the householder; if it might be feasible to compile a federation of suppliers of product, builders, HomeBond and any relevant insurers culminating in the creation of an insurance bureau which might share any liability arising and thus protect the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36902/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if, arising from the report of the Pyrite Panel, he intends to proceed with a particular plan to mutualise or share the responsibility for pyrite damage between the various bodies including the insurers and HomeBond with a view to achieving the highest possible level of protection for the householder; if it might be feasible to compile a federation of suppliers of product, builders, HomeBond and any relevant insurers culminating in the creation of an insurance bureau which might share any liability arising and thus protect the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36902/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1112asked

1112. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the steps being taken to hold to account those who have not paid the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38981/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1112. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the steps being taken to hold to account those who have not paid the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38981/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1111asked

1111. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government , noting the Pyrite Panel report, his views on whether the stone fill being sold by quarries in counties Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Offaly for use under ground floor slabs to houses and extensions is fit for purpose and will not cause heave; and the test results he has available to support this conclusion. [38947/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1111. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government , noting the Pyrite Panel report, his views on whether the stone fill being sold by quarries in counties Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Offaly for use under ground floor slabs to houses and extensions is fit for purpose and will not cause heave; and the test results he has available to support this conclusion. [38947/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1110asked

1110. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government , noting the statement in the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 information leaflet that there is no question of applying the EPA's 2009 code of practice to older on-site systems, if he will explain the way the requirements of the EU legislation in relation to quality of ground water are to be met. [38946/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1110. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government , noting the statement in the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 information leaflet that there is no question of applying the EPA's 2009 code of practice to older on-site systems, if he will explain the way the requirements of the EU legislation in relation to quality of ground water are to be met. [38946/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1109asked

1109. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will make additional funding available to Kerry County Council for the following grant schemes: housing aid for older persons, mobility aids, housing grant scheme, and housing adaptation grant for persons with a disability, as the 2012 allocation notified by the Department has been fully utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38941/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1109. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will make additional funding available to Kerry County Council for the following grant schemes: housing aid for older persons, mobility aids, housing grant scheme, and housing adaptation grant for persons with a disability, as the 2012 allocation notified by the Department has been fully utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38941/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1108asked

1108. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, by local authority area, the number of housing units in the rental accommodation scheme that are in arrears on 1 September 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38921/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1108. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, by local authority area, the number of housing units in the rental accommodation scheme that are in arrears on 1 September 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38921/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1107asked

1107. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government following the publication of the Pyrite Panel report, his views on whether a close reading of the report suggests that the purpose of the report is to absolve the Building Regulations Advisory Board and his Department of any responsibility for the systematic failures to ensure adequate testing by quarry owners for the presence of sulphur/sulphide/sulphate in hardcore for use as fill under ground floor slabs in housing units which failures have facilitated pyrite induced heave and serious structural damage to tens of thousands of houses in north Dublin, east Meath, north Kildare and Offaly. [38881/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1107. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government following the publication of the Pyrite Panel report, his views on whether a close reading of the report suggests that the purpose of the report is to absolve the Building Regulations Advisory Board and his Department of any responsibility for the systematic failures to ensure adequate testing by quarry owners for the presence of sulphur/sulphide/sulphate in hardcore for use as fill under ground floor slabs in housing units which failures have facilitated pyrite induced heave and serious structural damage to tens of thousands of houses in north Dublin, east Meath, north Kildare and Offaly. [38881/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1106asked

1106. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will outline, in tabular form, both the number and the percentage of women and men on State boards under the aegis of his Department in each of the past ten years; if he will provide the most up-to-date figures available regarding the number and percentage of women and men on State boards under the aegis of his Department in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38856/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1106. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will outline, in tabular form, both the number and the percentage of women and men on State boards under the aegis of his Department in each of the past ten years; if he will provide the most up-to-date figures available regarding the number and percentage of women and men on State boards under the aegis of his Department in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38856/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1105asked

1105. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to reform the system of commercial rates levied on businesses and paid to local authorities; if he will consider some form of inability to pay clause being introduced into the rates system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38848/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1105. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to reform the system of commercial rates levied on businesses and paid to local authorities; if he will consider some form of inability to pay clause being introduced into the rates system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38848/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1104asked

1104. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will permit the non-principal private residence charge to be paid quarterly in order to help landlords facing financial difficulties to meet their obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38787/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2012

1104. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will permit the non-principal private residence charge to be paid quarterly in order to help landlords facing financial difficulties to meet their obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38787/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1103asked

1103. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the funding, if any, available for the capital assistance scheme; the position of a project (details supplied) in County Cork on the list. [38726/12]

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1103. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the funding, if any, available for the capital assistance scheme; the position of a project (details supplied) in County Cork on the list. [38726/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1102asked

1102. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the position regarding a Leader grant in respect of an event (details supplied). [38647/12]

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1102. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the position regarding a Leader grant in respect of an event (details supplied). [38647/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1101asked

1101. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the position regarding alleged atmospheric contamination by chem trails from jet airliners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38613/12]

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1101. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the position regarding alleged atmospheric contamination by chem trails from jet airliners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38613/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1100asked

1100. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the annual cost of producing the average house price series by his Department; the justification for this expenditure in view of the Central Statistics Office monthly Residential Property Price Index. [38534/12]

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1100. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the annual cost of producing the average house price series by his Department; the justification for this expenditure in view of the Central Statistics Office monthly Residential Property Price Index. [38534/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1099asked

1099. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the amount of money spent on an annual basis on education and training of staff in 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of staff that availed of each course; if he will provide a list of the courses staff undertook and the cost of each course per person. [38484/12]

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1099. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the amount of money spent on an annual basis on education and training of staff in 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of staff that availed of each course; if he will provide a list of the courses staff undertook and the cost of each course per person. [38484/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1098asked

1098. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government when a re-evaluation of commercial rates will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38445/12]

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1098. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government when a re-evaluation of commercial rates will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38445/12]

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