Environment

149 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the abolition of three seat local electoral area before the next local elections; if he will advocate for the elimination of three seat LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26921/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

149 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the abolition of three seat local electoral area before the next local elections; if he will advocate for the elimination of three seat LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26921/09]

148 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedure involved for a town, which has former town commissioner status, to be granted full town council status; his views on more towns being granted full town council status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26919/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

148 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedure involved for a town, which has former town commissioner status, to be granted full town council status; his views on more towns being granted full town council status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26919/09]

147 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has sent back the files to the State solicitor’s office on the sale of bog land; if contract of sale has been drawn up in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and when these contract will be finalised. [26915/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

147 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has sent back the files to the State solicitor’s office on the sale of bog land; if contract of sale has been drawn up in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and when these contract will be finalised. [26915/09]

146 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the provision in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 which will allow local authority mortgage holders to re-mortgage without triggering the clawback will come into effect immediately; if additional regulations will be needed; if so, when he expects these regulations to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26902/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

146 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the provision in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 which will allow local authority mortgage holders to re-mortgage without triggering the clawback will come into effect immediately; if additional regulations will be needed; if so, when he expects these regulations to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26902/09]

145 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the EU Directive and national statutory instruments 2006 prepared under the Waste Management (End of Life Vehicle) Regulation 2006, if local authorities must have their own sweeping facilities in place under the budgetary restrictions; if it will be necessary that all counties have facilities in place; and if there will be a derogation in place for smaller counties such as County Leitrim whereby they can use other counties’ facilities. [26887/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

145 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the EU Directive and national statutory instruments 2006 prepared under the Waste Management (End of Life Vehicle) Regulation 2006, if local authorities must have their own sweeping facilities in place under the budgetary restrictions; if it will be necessary that all counties have facilities in place; and if there will be a derogation in place for smaller counties such as County Leitrim whereby they can use other counties’ facilities. [26887/09]

144 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff shed by South Dublin County Council between June 2007 and June 2008; the number of staff employed by South Dublin County Council in July 2009; the number employed in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26864/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

144 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff shed by South Dublin County Council between June 2007 and June 2008; the number of staff employed by South Dublin County Council in July 2009; the number employed in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26864/09]

143 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff shed by Donegal County Council between June 2007 and June 2008; the number of staff employed by Donegal County Council in July 2009; the number employed in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26863/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

143 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff shed by Donegal County Council between June 2007 and June 2008; the number of staff employed by Donegal County Council in July 2009; the number employed in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26863/09]

142 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff shed by Kerry County Council between June 2007 and June 2008; the number of staff employed by Kerry County Council in July 2009; the number employed in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26862/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

142 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff shed by Kerry County Council between June 2007 and June 2008; the number of staff employed by Kerry County Council in July 2009; the number employed in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26862/09]

141 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff shed by Cork County Council between June 2007 and June 2008; the number of staff employed by Cork County Council in July 2009; the number employed in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26861/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

141 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff shed by Cork County Council between June 2007 and June 2008; the number of staff employed by Cork County Council in July 2009; the number employed in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26861/09]

140 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the changes he has made to the processing of housing loans available through local authorities; if decisions in respect of such loans no longer rests with local authorities; if local authorities have discretion in respect of the loans currently available; if there are staffing implications arising from the changes he has introduced; the consultations which took place in respect of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26851/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

140 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the changes he has made to the processing of housing loans available through local authorities; if decisions in respect of such loans no longer rests with local authorities; if local authorities have discretion in respect of the loans currently available; if there are staffing implications arising from the changes he has introduced; the consultations which took place in respect of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26851/09]

139 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 24 June 2009, when the littering monitoring body in his Department was established; the local authorities whose performance have been assessed in respect of their duties under the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the objectives of their own litter management plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26848/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

139 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 24 June 2009, when the littering monitoring body in his Department was established; the local authorities whose performance have been assessed in respect of their duties under the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the objectives of their own litter management plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26848/09]

138 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to create a national waste register to log which waste services, households and businesses use; the person who would be responsible for such a register; the estimated cost for setting up such a register; if local authorities would have to finance the creation and maintenance of such a register; the steps he is taking to avoid the problems experienced in the electoral register; the way he will log details of houses for rent which might change occupier at regular intervals; the communication he has had with the private waste industry regarding the creation of this register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26846/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2009

138 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to create a national waste register to log which waste services, households and businesses use; the person who would be responsible for such a register; the estimated cost for setting up such a register; if local authorities would have to finance the creation and maintenance of such a register; the steps he is taking to avoid the problems experienced in the electoral register; the way he will log details of houses for rent which might change occupier at regular intervals; the communication he has had with the private waste industry regarding the creation of this register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26846/09]

Department of Energy National Security Act for Fiscal Year 2010

United States · United States Congress · 2 July 2009

Department of Energy National Security Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy (DOE) for FY2010 for: (1) activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration in carrying out programs necessary for national security, with specified allocations for weapons activities, defense nuclear nonproliferation, naval reactors, and the Office of the Administrator for Nuclear Security; and (2) environmental management activities in carrying out national security programs, with specified allocations for defense environmental cleanup, other defense activities, and defense nuclear waste disposal. Provides that amounts authorized shall be available for such programs, projects, and activities in the amounts specified in the funding table accompanying this Act. Repeals the Reliable Replacement Warhead program. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010 for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Sets forth Maritime Administration provisions.

Opinion of Advocate General Sharpston delivered on 2 July 2009.#Djurgården-Lilla Värtans Miljöskyddsförening v Stockholms kommun genom dess marknämnd.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Högsta domstolen - Sweden.#Directive 85/337/EEC - Public participation in environmental decision-making procedures - Right of access to a review procedure to challenge decisions authorising projects likely to have significant effects on the environment.#Case C-263/08.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 2 July 2009

projet de loi autorisant l'adhésion à la convention internationale de 2001 sur la responsabilité civile pour les dommages dus à la pollution par les hydrocarbures de soute

France · Senate · 1 July 2009

246 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of civil servants awaiting transfer to locations within the Laois/Offaly area, including Roscrea; if these transfers are affected by the moratorium on recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27077/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2009

246 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of civil servants awaiting transfer to locations within the Laois/Offaly area, including Roscrea; if these transfers are affected by the moratorium on recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27077/09]

245 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Courtmacsherry Timoleague sewerage scheme, in view of the revised design proposals and cost estimate for the scheme which were submitted to his Department some months ago; his views on the urgency of commencing the scheme; when he expects same to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26668/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2009

245 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Courtmacsherry Timoleague sewerage scheme, in view of the revised design proposals and cost estimate for the scheme which were submitted to his Department some months ago; his views on the urgency of commencing the scheme; when he expects same to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26668/09]

244 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm the timeframe involved for considering an application for post tender approval (details supplied) which was submitted by Kilkenny County Council; if all of the information required has been submitted; if the project will be considered in the context of the 2009 Budget or if it will be considered for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26659/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2009

244 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm the timeframe involved for considering an application for post tender approval (details supplied) which was submitted by Kilkenny County Council; if all of the information required has been submitted; if the project will be considered in the context of the 2009 Budget or if it will be considered for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26659/09]

243 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 399 of 23 June 2009, the contractual and other arrangements which were put in place by the returning officer in South Tipperary for the storage of electronic voting machines; the procurement process used by this returning officer; the duration of the lease; the cost of breaking this lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26593/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2009

243 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 399 of 23 June 2009, the contractual and other arrangements which were put in place by the returning officer in South Tipperary for the storage of electronic voting machines; the procurement process used by this returning officer; the duration of the lease; the cost of breaking this lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26593/09]

242 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed sewerage scheme for Gweedore, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26586/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2009

242 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed sewerage scheme for Gweedore, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26586/09]

241 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 378 of 26 May 2009, if he has received the report of National Rural Water Services Committee regarding septic tanks and the level of grant aid available for group sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26527/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2009

241 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 378 of 26 May 2009, if he has received the report of National Rural Water Services Committee regarding septic tanks and the level of grant aid available for group sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26527/09]

240 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of all waste presented to landfill that is attributable to food; the percentage that was recovered for each of the years from 2006 to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26516/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2009

240 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of all waste presented to landfill that is attributable to food; the percentage that was recovered for each of the years from 2006 to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26516/09]

239 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 418 of 23 June 2009, if, in view of a judgement (details supplied), it is difficult to establish the existence of public rights of way; his plans to introduce legislation to enable rights of way to be established by usage, without hindrance, over a period of years; the steps he will take to enable reasonable access to the countryside through usage of traditional walkways and paths on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26478/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2009

239 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 418 of 23 June 2009, if, in view of a judgement (details supplied), it is difficult to establish the existence of public rights of way; his plans to introduce legislation to enable rights of way to be established by usage, without hindrance, over a period of years; the steps he will take to enable reasonable access to the countryside through usage of traditional walkways and paths on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26478/09]

192 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether men who buy sex are a crucial link in the chain of exploitation that creates an environment in which sex trafficking can flourish; his plans to tackle and reduce the demand for men to buy sex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26621/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2009

192 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether men who buy sex are a crucial link in the chain of exploitation that creates an environment in which sex trafficking can flourish; his plans to tackle and reduce the demand for men to buy sex; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26621/09]

Sammelbericht des Ausschusses für Petitionen und Bürgerinitiativen über die Petitionen Nr. 1 bis 4, 6 bis 13 und 19 sowie über die Bürgerinitiativen Nr. 1 bis 4

Austria · National Council · 30 June 2009

Sammelbericht des Ausschusses für Petitionen und Bürgerinitiativen über die Petitionen Nr. 1 bis 4, 6 bis 13 und 19 sowie über die Bürgerinitiativen Nr. 1 bis 4

UVP-G-Novelle 2009

Austria · National Council · 30 June 2009

Bericht und Antrag des Ausschusses für Wirtschaft und Industrie über den Entwurf eines Bundesgesetzes, mit dem das Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungsgesetz 2000 geändert wird (UVP-G-Novelle 2009)

412 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government , further to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 24 June 2009, the local authority areas here in which schemes similar to the adopt a highway scheme, mentioned in his response, are in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26344/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

412 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government , further to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 24 June 2009, the local authority areas here in which schemes similar to the adopt a highway scheme, mentioned in his response, are in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26344/09]

410 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when full payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in respect of the purchase of a bog. [26242/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

410 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when full payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in respect of the purchase of a bog. [26242/09]

411 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 24 June 2009, when he will establish a regulator in the area of waste management; when he will introduce legislation which will require people to register with a local authority or a private operator in order to ensure that rubbish or waste is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26343/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

411 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 24 June 2009, when he will establish a regulator in the area of waste management; when he will introduce legislation which will require people to register with a local authority or a private operator in order to ensure that rubbish or waste is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26343/09]

409 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to introduce legislation to identify households that are not registered with either private operators or local authorities in order to have their household refuse collected as per his response to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 24 June 2009; when he expects such legislation to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26214/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

409 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to introduce legislation to identify households that are not registered with either private operators or local authorities in order to have their household refuse collected as per his response to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 24 June 2009; when he expects such legislation to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26214/09]

408 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount made available each year for the past five years to date in 2009 by his Department under the anti-litter awareness grant scheme; the amount received by each local authority respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26211/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

408 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount made available each year for the past five years to date in 2009 by his Department under the anti-litter awareness grant scheme; the amount received by each local authority respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26211/09]

407 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal obligation of a council to set an adequate bond in respect of a developer to be able to ensure the completion of an estate; the option open to the council when an estate remains unfinished and the bond is inadequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26150/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

407 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal obligation of a council to set an adequate bond in respect of a developer to be able to ensure the completion of an estate; the option open to the council when an estate remains unfinished and the bond is inadequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26150/09]

406 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to extend the life span of planning permission to longer than five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26149/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

406 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to extend the life span of planning permission to longer than five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26149/09]

405 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid under a scheme to projects (details supplied) in County Laois. [26107/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

405 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid under a scheme to projects (details supplied) in County Laois. [26107/09]

404 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority rented houses involved in house fires in the past five years; the number which had fatal consequences; the number of people who died or were seriously injured; if he will provide the information in tabular format by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26096/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

404 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority rented houses involved in house fires in the past five years; the number which had fatal consequences; the number of people who died or were seriously injured; if he will provide the information in tabular format by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26096/09]

403 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average length of time An Bord Pleanála has taken to issue decisions in respect of appeals lodged in 2006, 2007 and 2008; and the average length of time taken to issue decisions in respect of 2009 appeals. [25932/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

403 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average length of time An Bord Pleanála has taken to issue decisions in respect of appeals lodged in 2006, 2007 and 2008; and the average length of time taken to issue decisions in respect of 2009 appeals. [25932/09]

402 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Cork Docklands Development Forum. [25931/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

402 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Cork Docklands Development Forum. [25931/09]

401 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the planned Cork Harbour main drainage scheme. [25930/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

401 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the planned Cork Harbour main drainage scheme. [25930/09]

400 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give assurances that a decision on the possible infill of Dublin Bay will await the publication and consideration of a report on the future of Irish Port facilities; when this report is due to be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25927/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

400 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give assurances that a decision on the possible infill of Dublin Bay will await the publication and consideration of a report on the future of Irish Port facilities; when this report is due to be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25927/09]

399 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment will be made to a local authority (details supplied) in relation to a grant allocation for 2009. [25909/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

399 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment will be made to a local authority (details supplied) in relation to a grant allocation for 2009. [25909/09]

398 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment will be issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway for the sale of a bog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25901/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

398 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment will be issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway for the sale of a bog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25901/09]

397 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a request from a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25890/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

397 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a request from a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25890/09]

396 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will require all local authorities to adopt a local authority childcare policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25885/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

396 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will require all local authorities to adopt a local authority childcare policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25885/09]

395 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of interest paid by him in respect of the late payments for goods or services contracted by his Department for the past five years to date in 2009; the steps being taken to ensure that money is appropriately spent and that payments are made on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25862/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

395 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of interest paid by him in respect of the late payments for goods or services contracted by his Department for the past five years to date in 2009; the steps being taken to ensure that money is appropriately spent and that payments are made on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25862/09]

394 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if assistance will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25838/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

394 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if assistance will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25838/09]

393 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a hen harrier payment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25783/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

393 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a hen harrier payment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25783/09]

392 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a hen harrier payment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25782/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

392 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a hen harrier payment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25782/09]

391 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the contract signed by Dublin City Council in relation to the operation of the proposed incinerator in the Poolbeg Peninsula, County Dublin, as mentioned in a newspaper article (details supplied); if so, if there is a financial obligation either on the Exchequer to pay for the cost of the incinerator if Dublin City Council was unable to fulfil its own contractual obligations; the applicable circumstances of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25780/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

391 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the contract signed by Dublin City Council in relation to the operation of the proposed incinerator in the Poolbeg Peninsula, County Dublin, as mentioned in a newspaper article (details supplied); if so, if there is a financial obligation either on the Exchequer to pay for the cost of the incinerator if Dublin City Council was unable to fulfil its own contractual obligations; the applicable circumstances of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25780/09]

390 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish local area community planning fora on a statutory basis to allow for direct community participation in planning. [25772/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

390 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish local area community planning fora on a statutory basis to allow for direct community participation in planning. [25772/09]

389 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to ensure all new social housing is fitted with energy efficient alternative energy sources. [25771/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2009

389 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to ensure all new social housing is fitted with energy efficient alternative energy sources. [25771/09]