Environment

338 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of complaints received in County Wicklow regarding the lack of cutting back roadside hedgerows by Coillte on people’s lands, she will ensure that this work is carried out on a regular basis. [38660/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

338 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of complaints received in County Wicklow regarding the lack of cutting back roadside hedgerows by Coillte on people’s lands, she will ensure that this work is carried out on a regular basis. [38660/05]

128 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has consulted with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the subject of a site value tax; if the introduction of a site value tax with the abolition of commercial rates, as suggested by the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland has been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38908/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

128 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has consulted with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the subject of a site value tax; if the introduction of a site value tax with the abolition of commercial rates, as suggested by the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland has been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38908/05]

The term of office of the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network

European Union · European Parliament · 13 December 2005

Hurricane Katrina Recovery Homesteading Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2005

Hurricane Katrina Recovery Homesteading Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to transfer, without payment, federally owned (including property transferred to the Secretary from other agencies) or otherwise donated suitable residential property to state or local governments for use in an approved homestead program carried out by such governments in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi in areas designated disaster areas due to Hurricane Katrina. Authorizes reimbursement to agencies transferring property. Sets forth approval criteria for a homestead program, including: (1) selection criteria that gives priority to displaced low-income families; (2) occupancy only pursuant to a written agreement which must be for a period of at least five years and which requires the occupant to make certain repairs. Requires the Secretary to audit authorized activities and permits monetary and other penalties penalties for noncompliance. Permits the waiver of certain environmental requirements. Prohibits the transfer, acceptance, or conveyance of property under this Act five years after enactment.

A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2005

Amends the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environment and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy.

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Recovery Homesteading Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2005

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Recovery Homesteading Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to transfer, without payment, federally owned (including property transferred to the Secretary from other agencies) or otherwise donated suitable residential property to state or local governments for use in an approved homestead program carried out by such governments in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi in areas designated disaster areas due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Authorizes reimbursement to agencies transferring property. Sets forth approval criteria for a homestead program, including: (1) selection criteria that gives priority to displaced low-income families; (2) occupancy only pursuant to a written agreement which must be for a period of at least five years and which requires the occupant to make certain repairs. Requires the Secretary to audit authorized activities and permits monetary and other penalties penalties for noncompliance. Permits the waiver of certain environmental requirements. Prohibits the transfer, acceptance, or conveyance of property under this Act five years after enactment.

Umweltradioaktivität und Strahlenbelastung im Jahr 2004 (G-SIG: 16000089)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 December 2005

Ionisierende Strahlung: Natürliche, Zivilisatorische, Berufliche und Medizinische Strahlenexposition, Strahlenexposition durch den Unfall im Atomkraftwerk Tschernobyl 1986 und die Kernwaffenversuche, Strahlenbewertung; Nichtionisierende Strahlung: Bewertungen von Mobilfunknetzen und der UV-Belastung der Bevölkerung <p> </p>

233 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in view of the survey under way into the development of a Liffey Valley park, his views on whether the lands at Cooldrinagh, Leixlip which are within the Liffey Valley catchment and were recently purchased by Fingal County Council with national funds for the expansion of their water treatment plant are potentially in conflict with the objective of developing such a park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38631/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

233 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in view of the survey under way into the development of a Liffey Valley park, his views on whether the lands at Cooldrinagh, Leixlip which are within the Liffey Valley catchment and were recently purchased by Fingal County Council with national funds for the expansion of their water treatment plant are potentially in conflict with the objective of developing such a park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38631/05]

232 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to roll back the powers of city and county managers and expand the role of local elected representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38630/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

232 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to roll back the powers of city and county managers and expand the role of local elected representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38630/05]

231 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a group water scheme with over 1,500 members using 700,000 gallons of water per day on average is being forced into a DBO bundle when a nearby town scheme with less than half the water needs can go it alone; if it is EU policy that in order to draw down EU funding group schemes must join bundles or the person who makes this a requirement of funding; his views on whether without the leadership of a small group of persons these 1,500 families would still be without a water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38628/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

231 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a group water scheme with over 1,500 members using 700,000 gallons of water per day on average is being forced into a DBO bundle when a nearby town scheme with less than half the water needs can go it alone; if it is EU policy that in order to draw down EU funding group schemes must join bundles or the person who makes this a requirement of funding; his views on whether without the leadership of a small group of persons these 1,500 families would still be without a water scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38628/05]

164 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the statutory instrument that requires a local authority or contractor to apply the National Roads Authority’s manual of contract documents for roadworks or the National Roads Authority’s design manual for roads and bridges or the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government’s surface dressing manual and traffic signs manual or other such National Roads Authority or Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government’s road work standards. [38585/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

164 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the statutory instrument that requires a local authority or contractor to apply the National Roads Authority’s manual of contract documents for roadworks or the National Roads Authority’s design manual for roads and bridges or the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government’s surface dressing manual and traffic signs manual or other such National Roads Authority or Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government’s road work standards. [38585/05]

46 Dr. Devins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the prospects of REP scheme three in 2006. [38306/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

46 Dr. Devins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the prospects of REP scheme three in 2006. [38306/05]

29 Mr. M. Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the outcome of the discussions with the EU Commission on retaining the higher level of REP scheme payment in commonage areas subject to destocking. [38308/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2005

29 Mr. M. Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the outcome of the discussions with the EU Commission on retaining the higher level of REP scheme payment in commonage areas subject to destocking. [38308/05]

Superfund for Hurricane Accountability and Recovery Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2005

Superfund for Hurricane Accountability and Recovery Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent: (1) the Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate; and (2) the corporate environmental income tax. Increases by 50%, between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2008: (1) such financing rate; and (2) the excise tax per ton for certain chemicals. Increases the corporate environmental income tax rate from .12% to .18% during the same period. Establishes a Gulf Hurricanes Cleanup Account in the Hazardous Substance Superfund. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to such Account the temporary tax increases imposed by this Act. Provides that amounts in such Account shall be made available for remediation of hazardous substance releases (or threatened releases) caused or exacerbated by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to Congress on Hurricane Katrina and Rita cleanup activities.

Rural Communities Water Relief Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2005

Rural Communities Water Relief Act of 2005 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to extend until January 23, 2008, the date by which small public water systems must comply with the maximum contaminant level for arsenic in drinking water.

Tierversuchsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 7 December 2005

264 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the survey he initiated into planning policies applied by local authorities as they relate to management companies to be complete; the measures he anticipates taking following the conclusions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38484/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

264 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the survey he initiated into planning policies applied by local authorities as they relate to management companies to be complete; the measures he anticipates taking following the conclusions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38484/05]

260 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will issue in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [38433/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

260 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will issue in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [38433/05]

263 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of long-term rent supplement recipient households which have been housed to date in 2005 under the rent supplement initiative; the type of housing they received under this initiative; the breakdown of the number of households housed under each housing option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38483/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

263 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of long-term rent supplement recipient households which have been housed to date in 2005 under the rent supplement initiative; the type of housing they received under this initiative; the breakdown of the number of households housed under each housing option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38483/05]

262 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department received €19 million from the Vote of the Department of Social and Family Affairs for a long-term accommodation initiative for rent supplement tenants; the amount of this transferred money that has been spent since his Department received it; the way in which the money was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38482/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

262 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department received €19 million from the Vote of the Department of Social and Family Affairs for a long-term accommodation initiative for rent supplement tenants; the amount of this transferred money that has been spent since his Department received it; the way in which the money was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38482/05]

261 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 96 of 28 June 2005, his progress in meeting the target of housing 5,000 households which are long-term recipients of the rent supplement by the end of 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38481/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

261 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 96 of 28 June 2005, his progress in meeting the target of housing 5,000 households which are long-term recipients of the rent supplement by the end of 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38481/05]

259 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding tenants if their landlords do not want to become part of the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38423/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

259 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding tenants if their landlords do not want to become part of the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38423/05]

258 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 292 of 30 November 2005, if the regulation that prevents persons employed as general operatives by local authorities from eligibility for interview for grade four level will be reviewed on the basis that they do not hold a leaving certificate and prevents the employing authority from accepting such applicant for interview. [38394/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

258 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 292 of 30 November 2005, if the regulation that prevents persons employed as general operatives by local authorities from eligibility for interview for grade four level will be reviewed on the basis that they do not hold a leaving certificate and prevents the employing authority from accepting such applicant for interview. [38394/05]

257 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of approved voluntary housing associations in existence here; the number of units being managed by each association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38366/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

257 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of approved voluntary housing associations in existence here; the number of units being managed by each association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38366/05]

256 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of housing accommodation provided under the capital loan and rental subsidy scheme to date in 2005 on a county basis; the number in planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38365/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

256 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of housing accommodation provided under the capital loan and rental subsidy scheme to date in 2005 on a county basis; the number in planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38365/05]

255 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received an application from Kildare County Council for funding for additional accommodation at a hostel (details supplied) in County Kildare; if payment will issue in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38364/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

255 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received an application from Kildare County Council for funding for additional accommodation at a hostel (details supplied) in County Kildare; if payment will issue in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38364/05]

254 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff broken down by grade employed within the private and constituency office; the number of staff who are permanent civil servants; the number who are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38337/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

254 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff broken down by grade employed within the private and constituency office; the number of staff who are permanent civil servants; the number who are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38337/05]

253 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when formal approval will issue to Mayo County Council in respect of the proposed budget costs for a project in order that contractors can be appointed. [38259/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2005

253 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when formal approval will issue to Mayo County Council in respect of the proposed budget costs for a project in order that contractors can be appointed. [38259/05]

Förderung von Flüssiggas als Kraftstoff

Austria · National Council · 6 December 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anita Fleckl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend die Förderung von Flüssiggas als Kraftstoff <i>(als Maßnahme gegen Feinstaubbelastung)</i>

Förderung von Flüssiggas als Kraftstoff

Austria · National Council · 6 December 2005

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anita Fleckl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend die Förderung von Flüssiggas als Kraftstoff <i>(als Maßnahme gegen Feinstaubbelastung)</i>

523 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date in 2005 in processing the application from Laois County Council to his Department for funding for road safety improvement measures for the junction of the Portlaoise to Timahoe road and the Stradbally to Ballyroan road (details supplied) in view of the fact that the National Roads Authority has approved revised plans for this junction; the estimated cost of this project and the amount of funding sought by the local authority; the date on which this application was made; when this funding will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38231/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

523 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date in 2005 in processing the application from Laois County Council to his Department for funding for road safety improvement measures for the junction of the Portlaoise to Timahoe road and the Stradbally to Ballyroan road (details supplied) in view of the fact that the National Roads Authority has approved revised plans for this junction; the estimated cost of this project and the amount of funding sought by the local authority; the date on which this application was made; when this funding will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38231/05]

522 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the initiative of a group (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which is promoting the idea that organised bonfires by local authorities would counter the menace of illegal bonfires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38110/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

522 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the initiative of a group (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which is promoting the idea that organised bonfires by local authorities would counter the menace of illegal bonfires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38110/05]

520 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the social housing budget will be increased in order to significantly increase the output of local authority housing units. [38080/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

520 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the social housing budget will be increased in order to significantly increase the output of local authority housing units. [38080/05]

519 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is taking to provide move-on accommodation for families leaving emergency and bed and breakfast accommodation. [38078/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

519 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is taking to provide move-on accommodation for families leaving emergency and bed and breakfast accommodation. [38078/05]

518 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the practice of housing families with children in bed and breakfast accommodation other than for emergencies will end; and if he will ensure that their stay is no longer than one month before more appropriate accommodation is secured. [38077/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

518 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the practice of housing families with children in bed and breakfast accommodation other than for emergencies will end; and if he will ensure that their stay is no longer than one month before more appropriate accommodation is secured. [38077/05]

517 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to increase the amount of social housing provided under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000. [38076/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

517 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to increase the amount of social housing provided under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000. [38076/05]

516 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is taking to cut the housing waiting lists. [38075/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

516 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is taking to cut the housing waiting lists. [38075/05]

515 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme in Boolteens village, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38069/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

515 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme in Boolteens village, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38069/05]

514 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funds for the repair and improvement of local authority houses in Mayo for 2006 have been sanctioned; the amounts allocated and the allocation for each electoral area in the county; the number of houses surveyed in the county for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38066/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

514 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funds for the repair and improvement of local authority houses in Mayo for 2006 have been sanctioned; the amounts allocated and the allocation for each electoral area in the county; the number of houses surveyed in the county for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38066/05]

513 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the proposed Blanchardstown refuge development; if funding will be made available to proceed with the development; and, if so, when. [38029/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

513 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the proposed Blanchardstown refuge development; if funding will be made available to proceed with the development; and, if so, when. [38029/05]

521 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the need for additional women’s refuges for the victims of domestic violence in the Dublin region; his plans to increase funding for such refuges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38106/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

521 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the need for additional women’s refuges for the victims of domestic violence in the Dublin region; his plans to increase funding for such refuges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38106/05]

512 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to develop in the Dublin region the minimum of two refuges as committed to in both the 2001 and 2004 Dublin homeless strategies; and when they will be completed. [38028/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

512 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to develop in the Dublin region the minimum of two refuges as committed to in both the 2001 and 2004 Dublin homeless strategies; and when they will be completed. [38028/05]

511 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the strategy to tackle homelessness is effectively addressing the problem in Dublin; if there is a group who are not accessing any service; if there are initiatives to reach them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38013/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

511 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the strategy to tackle homelessness is effectively addressing the problem in Dublin; if there is a group who are not accessing any service; if there are initiatives to reach them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38013/05]

510 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the increasing use of food waste disposal units across the European Union and the trend in a number of member states to provide incentives for householders to install and use such units, particularly in high density housing units and inner city areas; the steps he is taking to evaluate and facilitate the use of these units here; the role they have to play in the effective management of food waste, particularly such waste that is not ideally suitable for composting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37997/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

510 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the increasing use of food waste disposal units across the European Union and the trend in a number of member states to provide incentives for householders to install and use such units, particularly in high density housing units and inner city areas; the steps he is taking to evaluate and facilitate the use of these units here; the role they have to play in the effective management of food waste, particularly such waste that is not ideally suitable for composting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37997/05]

509 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the appointment of a regulator to deal with issues arising from waste management charges and waivers for older persons on a national basis. [37983/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

509 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the appointment of a regulator to deal with issues arising from waste management charges and waivers for older persons on a national basis. [37983/05]

508 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to grants or financial assistance to carry out necessary improvements and repairs to an old house so as to make it habitable; the assistance which is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37938/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

508 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to grants or financial assistance to carry out necessary improvements and repairs to an old house so as to make it habitable; the assistance which is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37938/05]

507 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application for funding submitted by Leitrim County Council for the development of Roosky sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37840/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

507 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application for funding submitted by Leitrim County Council for the development of Roosky sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37840/05]

506 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1384 of 28 September 2005 if funding will be approved for 16 sewerage schemes in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37839/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

506 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1384 of 28 September 2005 if funding will be approved for 16 sewerage schemes in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37839/05]

505 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 472 of 31 May 2005 the progress to date in 2005 on the regional water schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37838/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

505 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 472 of 31 May 2005 the progress to date in 2005 on the regional water schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37838/05]

504 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidelines provided by his Department in respect of legal advice and fees arising from the purchase of affordable and shared ownership houses; the number of local authorities who are providing such services in-house through council solicitors; and the right of recourse purchasers have in the event of legal queries arising. [37831/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

504 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidelines provided by his Department in respect of legal advice and fees arising from the purchase of affordable and shared ownership houses; the number of local authorities who are providing such services in-house through council solicitors; and the right of recourse purchasers have in the event of legal queries arising. [37831/05]