Environment

479 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to encourage businesses to compost their waste; the incentives he will make available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27691/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

479 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to encourage businesses to compost their waste; the incentives he will make available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27691/09]

499 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress in relation to the Cork Docklands project; the funding available for this project; the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27855/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

499 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress in relation to the Cork Docklands project; the funding available for this project; the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27855/09]

478 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will publish the report of the Cork Docklands Development Forum submitted to him in July 2008. [27655/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

478 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will publish the report of the Cork Docklands Development Forum submitted to him in July 2008. [27655/09]

477 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the membership of the inter-departmental group established to consider the analysis and recommendations of the Cork Docklands Development Forum report; the number and dates of meetings held; the actions taken to implement the recommendations of the report; and if the minutes of the meetings will be published. [27654/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

477 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the membership of the inter-departmental group established to consider the analysis and recommendations of the Cork Docklands Development Forum report; the number and dates of meetings held; the actions taken to implement the recommendations of the report; and if the minutes of the meetings will be published. [27654/09]

476 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of normal planning appeals currently with An Bord Pleanála that have been awaiting a decision for at least six months, at least eight months, at least ten months and at least 12 months. [27653/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

476 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of normal planning appeals currently with An Bord Pleanála that have been awaiting a decision for at least six months, at least eight months, at least ten months and at least 12 months. [27653/09]

475 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of normal planning appeals lodged to An Bord Pleanála for each of the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 that took greater than six months, greater than eight months, greater than ten months and greater than 12 months for a decision to issue. [27652/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

475 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of normal planning appeals lodged to An Bord Pleanála for each of the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 that took greater than six months, greater than eight months, greater than ten months and greater than 12 months for a decision to issue. [27652/09]

474 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Kildare County Council has applied for further funding to renew or revive DP Grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27635/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

474 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Kildare County Council has applied for further funding to renew or revive DP Grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27635/09]

473 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of properties his Department has paid rent on in the past three years; if the rent on such properties is fixed; if such rents have been reviewed in the past year; if he has tried to negotiate the cost of rent downwards in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27592/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

473 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of properties his Department has paid rent on in the past three years; if the rent on such properties is fixed; if such rents have been reviewed in the past year; if he has tried to negotiate the cost of rent downwards in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27592/09]

472 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the statutory three year review of the Disability Act 2005 sectoral plan pertaining to his Department and required under the Disability Act 2005 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27507/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

472 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the statutory three year review of the Disability Act 2005 sectoral plan pertaining to his Department and required under the Disability Act 2005 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27507/09]

471 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that a planning proposal application for a biofuel facility lodged with Cork County Council (details supplied), could be accepted in view of the fact that the land is zoned as A1 and the application would require a material contravention of the development plan; if the applicants were advised by the planners of the situation prior to the lodgement of the application. [27483/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

471 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that a planning proposal application for a biofuel facility lodged with Cork County Council (details supplied), could be accepted in view of the fact that the land is zoned as A1 and the application would require a material contravention of the development plan; if the applicants were advised by the planners of the situation prior to the lodgement of the application. [27483/09]

470 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the co-ordination of the foreshore licensing regime and the planning code in addition to other regulatory codes; his views whether there is a clear need for greater simplification and coordination of regulations particularly on issues such as the development of marinas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27476/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

470 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the co-ordination of the foreshore licensing regime and the planning code in addition to other regulatory codes; his views whether there is a clear need for greater simplification and coordination of regulations particularly on issues such as the development of marinas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27476/09]

469 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce regulations to implement the recommendations of the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments; and if he will confirm that the kennels of non-commercial clubs registered with an association (details supplied) will be fully exempt from such regulations. [27466/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

469 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce regulations to implement the recommendations of the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments; and if he will confirm that the kennels of non-commercial clubs registered with an association (details supplied) will be fully exempt from such regulations. [27466/09]

468 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the functions and responsibilities of the affordable homes partnership and the way in which these differ from the functions of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27404/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

468 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the functions and responsibilities of the affordable homes partnership and the way in which these differ from the functions of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27404/09]

467 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of financial assistance provided to the homeless agency on an annual basis and the number of staff currently employed by the homeless agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27403/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

467 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of financial assistance provided to the homeless agency on an annual basis and the number of staff currently employed by the homeless agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27403/09]

466 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he has taken to ensure the implementation of the new article 7 of the European Regional Development Fund as part of EU structural funds, which allows an allocation of up to 4% of total ERDF funds to be allocated on energy efficiency improvement and on the use of renewable energy in existing housing in favour of low income households such as social housing; his plans to ensure that some voluntary housing stock particularly very old housing stock will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27402/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

466 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he has taken to ensure the implementation of the new article 7 of the European Regional Development Fund as part of EU structural funds, which allows an allocation of up to 4% of total ERDF funds to be allocated on energy efficiency improvement and on the use of renewable energy in existing housing in favour of low income households such as social housing; his plans to ensure that some voluntary housing stock particularly very old housing stock will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27402/09]

465 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application for funding in respect of a new fire station facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved by his Department; the timeframe for the provision of the funding; the reason for the delay in providing funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27397/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

465 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application for funding in respect of a new fire station facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved by his Department; the timeframe for the provision of the funding; the reason for the delay in providing funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27397/09]

464 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a property (details supplied) in County Mayo was included in a scheme. [27371/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

464 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a property (details supplied) in County Mayo was included in a scheme. [27371/09]

463 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27330/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

463 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27330/09]

462 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will request a company (details supplied) to extend their insurance guarantee to five years in respect of deposits from home buyers in view of recent negative media reports regarding deposits not being returned after two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27317/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

462 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will request a company (details supplied) to extend their insurance guarantee to five years in respect of deposits from home buyers in view of recent negative media reports regarding deposits not being returned after two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27317/09]

461 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of senior posts filled in Sligo County Council and Sligo Borough Council in each of the years from 2004 to 2008 and to date in 2009; the posts filled; the number of these vacancies which were filled by way of acting positions or upgrading; and the number of these posts which were publicly advertised. [27296/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

461 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of senior posts filled in Sligo County Council and Sligo Borough Council in each of the years from 2004 to 2008 and to date in 2009; the posts filled; the number of these vacancies which were filled by way of acting positions or upgrading; and the number of these posts which were publicly advertised. [27296/09]

502 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which an audit of all housing units has been undertaken with a view to determining the extent of new or second hand vacant properties available here on a county basis; the number of construction sites closed down due to the economic situation; the action he has taken to address the needs of the local authority housing waiting lists from such housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28013/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

502 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which an audit of all housing units has been undertaken with a view to determining the extent of new or second hand vacant properties available here on a county basis; the number of construction sites closed down due to the economic situation; the action he has taken to address the needs of the local authority housing waiting lists from such housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28013/09]

460 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in formulating housing policy, he has undertaken an inventory of the number and profile of empty dwellings that are available for occupation in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27269/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

460 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in formulating housing policy, he has undertaken an inventory of the number and profile of empty dwellings that are available for occupation in each local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27269/09]

459 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the accumulated cost of court cases taken by his Department in the past five years; the cost of each individual case; the nature of each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27179/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

459 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the accumulated cost of court cases taken by his Department in the past five years; the cost of each individual case; the nature of each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27179/09]

458 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of mobile telephone bills paid in relation to the departmental mobile telephone assigned to him by his Department in each of the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the percentage or amount of same for each year which applies to data charges; the percentage or amount of same for each year which applies to roaming charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27118/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

458 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of mobile telephone bills paid in relation to the departmental mobile telephone assigned to him by his Department in each of the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the percentage or amount of same for each year which applies to data charges; the percentage or amount of same for each year which applies to roaming charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27118/09]

457 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide the necessary permanent housing to meet the housing needs of persons on housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28016/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

457 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide the necessary permanent housing to meet the housing needs of persons on housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28016/09]

456 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a hen harrier payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27350/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

456 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a hen harrier payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27350/09]

455 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the Constitution which states that a citizen may vote from 18 years old but may not be a candidate to become a member of the Houses of the Oireachtas until the age of 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27334/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

455 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the Constitution which states that a citizen may vote from 18 years old but may not be a candidate to become a member of the Houses of the Oireachtas until the age of 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27334/09]

70 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she will take to promote, incentivise or generate job creation and retention with particular reference to the need arising from the current economic situation; the measures she will take to assist small medium enterprises who are prepared to offer employment; if she has carried out an assessment of the best way to improve the employment creating environment with the objective of meeting the needs of employers and potential employees at this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27514/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

70 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she will take to promote, incentivise or generate job creation and retention with particular reference to the need arising from the current economic situation; the measures she will take to assist small medium enterprises who are prepared to offer employment; if she has carried out an assessment of the best way to improve the employment creating environment with the objective of meeting the needs of employers and potential employees at this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27514/09]

Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 7 July 2009.#The Queen, on the application of S.P.C.M. SA, C.H. Erbslöh KG, Lake Chemicals and Minerals Ltd and Hercules Inc. v Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: High Court of Justice (England & Wales), Queen’s Bench Division (Administrative Court) - United Kingdom.#Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 - Chemicals - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) - Concept of ‘monomer substances’ - Validity - Proportionality - Equal treatment.#Case C-558/07.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 7 July 2009

Beantwoording vragen commissie VROM inzake het ontwerpbesluit tot intrekken van het Besluit financiele zekerheid milieubeheer en herstel van enkele gebreken

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 7 July 2009

Beantwoording vragen commissie VROM inzake het ontwerpbesluit tot intrekken van het Besluit financiele zekerheid milieubeheer en herstel van enkele gebreken

Electronic Device Recycling Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 July 2009

Electronic Device Recycling Research and Development Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award multiyear grants to consortia: (1) to conduct research to create innovative and practical approaches to manage the environmental impacts of electronic devices through recycling, reuse, reduction of the use of hazardous materials, and life-cycle extension; and (2) through such research, to contribute to the professional development of scientists, engineers, and technicians in the fields of electronic device manufacturing, design, refurbishing, and recycling. Provides for the protection of proprietary information of trade secrets provided by any person or entity pursuant to this Act. Requires the Administrator to enter into an arrangement for the National Academy of Sciences to report to Congress on: (1) opportunities for, and barriers to, increasing the recyclability of electronic devices and making electronic devises safer and more environmentally friendly; (2) the risks posed by the storage, transport, recycling, and disposal of unwanted electronic devices; (3) the current status of research and training programs to promote the environmental design of electronic devices to increase the recyclability of such devices; and (4) regulatory or statutory barriers that may prevent the adoption or implementation of best management practices or technological innovations that may arise from the research and training programs established in this Act. Requires such reports to: (1) identify gaps in the current research and training programs in addressing the opportunities, barriers, and risks relating to electronic device recycling; and (2) recommend areas where additional research and development resources are needed to reduce the impact of unwanted electronic devices on the environment. Requires the Administrator to award grants to institutions of higher education to develop curricula that incorporates the principles of environmental design into the development of electronic devices: (1) for the training of engineers and other students; and (2) to support the continuing education of professionals in the electronic device manufacturing, design, refurbishing, or recycling industries. Requires: (1) the Administrator to conduct outreach to minority serving institutions to provide information about the grants; and (2) such grants to be used for activities that enhance the ability of an institution to broaden the engineering or professional continuing education curriculum to include environmental engineering design principles and consideration of product lifecycles related to electronic devices and increasing the recyclability of such devices. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to: (1) establish an initiative to develop a comprehensive physical property database for environmentally friendly alternative materials for use in electronic devices; and (2) develop a strategic plan to establish priorities and physical property characterization requirements for the database.

Tierversuche für Botox-Faltenbehandlung

Austria · National Council · 3 July 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Tierversuche für Botox-Faltenbehandlung <i>(Gesundheitsgefährdung durch Botulinumtoxinprodukte)</i>

"Was tun Sie für die Sicherheit der österreichischen Bevölkerung in der Causa Temelin?"

Austria · National Council · 3 July 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Ruperta Lichtenecker, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend "Was tun Sie für die Sicherheit der österreichischen Bevölkerung in der Causa Temelin?" <i>(Atomkraftwerk)</i>

Beantwoording vragen commissie BUZA over de IOB evaluatie Sectorsteun milieu en water en impactstudie Drinkwater en sanitaire voorzieningen in Jemen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 July 2009

Beantwoording vragen commissie BUZA over de IOB evaluatie Sectorsteun milieu en water en impactstudie Drinkwater en sanitaire voorzieningen in Jemen

Basistakenpakket regionale uitvoeringsorganisaties

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 July 2009

Basistakenpakket regionale uitvoeringsorganisaties

Uitstelbrief Actieprogramma Vernieuwing Instrumentarium Milieu en Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 July 2009

Uitstelbrief Actieprogramma Vernieuwing Instrumentarium Milieu en Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling

Käseimitate

Austria · Federal Council · 2 July 2009

Anfrage der Bundesräte Ing. Reinhold Einwallner, Dr. Magnus Brunner, Edgar Mayer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Käseimitate

AKW-Projekte

Austria · Federal Council · 2 July 2009

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerks)</i> -Projekte <i>(in europäischen Staaten)</i>

AKW-Projekte

Austria · Federal Council · 2 July 2009

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerks)</i> -Projekte <i>(in europäischen Staaten)</i>

AKW-Projekte

Austria · Federal Council · 2 July 2009

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerks)</i> -Projekte <i>(in europäischen Staaten)</i>

AKW-Projekte

Austria · Federal Council · 2 July 2009

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerks)</i> -Projekte <i>(in europäischen Staaten)</i>

AKW-Projekte

Austria · Federal Council · 2 July 2009

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerks)</i> -Projekte <i>(in europäischen Staaten)</i>

Altlastensanierung

Austria · National Council · 2 July 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Altlastensanierung <i>(Förderungen im Rahmen des Altlastensanierungsgesetzes)</i>

Notwendigkeit transparenter, nachvollziehbarer und vergleichbarer Stromrechnungen und Tarifgestaltungen

Austria · National Council · 2 July 2009

Bericht des Ausschusses für Konsumentenschutz über den Antrag 389/A(E) der Abgeordneten Sigisbert Dolinschek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Notwendigkeit transparenter, nachvollziehbarer und vergleichbarer Stromrechnungen und Tarifgestaltungen

Transparenz bei Strom- und Gasrechnung

Austria · National Council · 2 July 2009

Bericht des Ausschusses für Konsumentenschutz über den Antrag 507/A(E) der Abgeordneten Gabriele Tamandl, Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Transparenz bei Strom- und Gasrechnung

155 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the regeneration plan for an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if the recent investment in the area is part of an overall plan to rejuvenate the estate; if it is a one-off investment without progressing the vision plan; and full the plans for the area. [26989/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

155 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the regeneration plan for an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if the recent investment in the area is part of an overall plan to rejuvenate the estate; if it is a one-off investment without progressing the vision plan; and full the plans for the area. [26989/09]

154 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will revoke the seven year time limit within which enforcement action may be taken in respect of all unauthorised developments in the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009, or by other legislative means. [26953/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

154 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will revoke the seven year time limit within which enforcement action may be taken in respect of all unauthorised developments in the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009, or by other legislative means. [26953/09]

152 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 400 of 16 December 2008, the position regarding the rural houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26951/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

152 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 400 of 16 December 2008, the position regarding the rural houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26951/09]

151 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of funding and training available to residents associations or tenants associations and groups in relation to housing matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26925/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

151 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of funding and training available to residents associations or tenants associations and groups in relation to housing matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26925/09]

150 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an observatory (details supplied) falls under the planning exemption guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26923/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

150 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an observatory (details supplied) falls under the planning exemption guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26923/09]