Environment

To study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2006

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Energy Star program, to analyze and report to Congress on the growth and energy consumption of computer data centers by the federal government and private enterprise. Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the United States' best interest for purchasers of computer servers to give high priority to energy efficiency as a factor in determining best value and performance for purchases of servers.

Safe Climate Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2006

Safe Climate Act of 2006 - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate: (1) targets for a 2% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions each year from 2010-2050 ; and (2) regulations requiring reductions to meet such targets, including by setting caps on emissions of sources and sectors with the largest emissions or the best opportunities to reduce them, by issuing and authorizing trading of emission allowances, and by imposing penalties for excess emissions. Requires relevant federal agencies to finalize a rule to carry out the National Academies' recommendations for regulatory action needed to reduce atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations or explain their reasons for declining to act. Requires the President to submit to Congress a plan for the distribution of emission allowances (including through auctions) and the use of proceeds (to be deposited in a Climate Reinvestment Fund) for specified goals, including mitigating the effects of energy cost increases and climate change. Requires the EPA to ensure that emissions and allowances are accurately tracked, reported, and verified. Authorizes the emission reduction regulations to include: (1) additional requirements for any source or sector; and (2) performance standards, best management practices, and technology-based requirements. Requires such regulations to set standards for the reduction of greenhouse emissions from motor vehicles at least as quickly as the standards adopted by the California Air Resources Board at its September 2004 hearing. Requires the EPA to revise such standards in 2014 and every five years thereafter to further reduce emissions. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to direct the Secretary of Energy to: (1) require, beginning in 2009, an annual increase in the percentage of electric energy generated from renewable sources that is sold at the retail level in the United States and to require such percentage to be at least 20% of the total electricity sold by 2020; and (2) set end-user savings targets for retail electric-energy and natural gas suppliers. Authorizes DOE to: (1) increase the required percentage of end-user savings for years after 2020; and (2) allow suppliers to achieve the targets through a market-based trading system.

Coastal Economic and Environmental Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2006

Coastal Economic and Environmental Protection Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to revise the determination of adjacent zones and planning areas in the subsoil and seabed of the outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Prescribes guidelines for: (1) lease administration; (2) lease grants; (3) lease receipts ; and (4) allocations to states and coastal municipal political subdivisions. Modifies review guidelines for OCS exploration plans and drilling permits. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to include in each five-year program lease sales that offer at least 75% of the available unleased acreage within each OCS Planning Area for oil and gas or natural gas leasing. Revises requirements for review of OCS development and production plans. Establishes the Federal Energy Natural Resources Enhancement Fund. Declares without force or effect all provisions of existing federal law that prohibit spending appropriated funds for OCS oil and natural gas leasing and preleasing. Prohibits a federal agency from permitting certain activities on federal OCS or in state waters that are incompatible with either oil or natural gas leasing, or with exploration and production of tracts that are geologically prospective for oil or natural gas. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to revise regulation of surface-disturbing activities. Redesignates the Minerals Management Service as the National Ocean Resources and Royalty Service. Rigs to Reefs Act of 2005 - Amends the OCSLA to prescribe requirements for the use of decommissioned offshore oil and gas platforms for mariculture, artificial reef, and scientific research. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal the requirement for: (1) a comprehensive inventory of OCS oil and natural gas resources; and (2) payments for oil shale and tar sands leases. Prescribes implementation guidelines for leasing areas located within 125 miles of California or Florida. Amends the OCSLA to repeal the coastal impact assistance program.

102 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received representations from a company (details supplied) on waste management. [23236/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2006

102 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received representations from a company (details supplied) on waste management. [23236/06]

101 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the sewerage scheme for O’Brien’s Bridge, County Clare, in view of the proximity of O’Brien’s Bridge to the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23208/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2006

101 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the sewerage scheme for O’Brien’s Bridge, County Clare, in view of the proximity of O’Brien’s Bridge to the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23208/06]

100 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to sign the commencement notice for Part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001 to enable local authorities to introduce new by-laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23184/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2006

100 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he intends to sign the commencement notice for Part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001 to enable local authorities to introduce new by-laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23184/06]

99 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to water charges for national schools in County Westmeath and County Longford; if these rates are in line with policy governing this area; the way in which the standard rate is calculated; if the rates increase with the size of the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23183/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2006

99 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to water charges for national schools in County Westmeath and County Longford; if these rates are in line with policy governing this area; the way in which the standard rate is calculated; if the rates increase with the size of the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23183/06]

18 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the actions his Department made to prepare for the entry into force of the recommendation concerning farmed fish of the Council of Europe’s Standing Committee on the European Convention for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes; the action he is taking now that said recommendation has entered into force to ensure that Ireland’s regulatory and enforcement environment is such that it is entirely consistent with the content of the recommendation; if he has identified the shortfalls in said environment vis-à-vis its consistency with the recommendation; and if so, the steps she will be taking to ensure the recommendation is honoured. [23150/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2006

18 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the actions his Department made to prepare for the entry into force of the recommendation concerning farmed fish of the Council of Europe’s Standing Committee on the European Convention for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes; the action he is taking now that said recommendation has entered into force to ensure that Ireland’s regulatory and enforcement environment is such that it is entirely consistent with the content of the recommendation; if he has identified the shortfalls in said environment vis-à-vis its consistency with the recommendation; and if so, the steps she will be taking to ensure the recommendation is honoured. [23150/06]

Entsorgung von Festplatten in den Bundesministerien

Austria · National Council · 14 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Entsorgung von Festplatten in den Bundesministerien

projet de loi autorisant l'approbation du protocole à la convention de 1979 sur la pollution atmosphérique transfrontière à longue distance relatif à la réduction de l'acidification, de l'eutrophisation et de l'ozone troposphérique (ensemble neuf annexes)

France · Senate · 14 June 2006

248 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will make a decision on the application from Drogheda Borough Council for infill housing at an estate (details supplied) in County Louth. [23066/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

248 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department will make a decision on the application from Drogheda Borough Council for infill housing at an estate (details supplied) in County Louth. [23066/06]

247 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Wexford; when work will begin on same; the position of same; when the work will be completed; the reason for the delay in the work. [23051/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

247 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Wexford; when work will begin on same; the position of same; when the work will be completed; the reason for the delay in the work. [23051/06]

246 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and names of applications in his Department for sewerage schemes in County Wexford; and the position with each application and the progress made. [23049/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

246 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and names of applications in his Department for sewerage schemes in County Wexford; and the position with each application and the progress made. [23049/06]

245 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when bog lands (details supplied) in County Offaly will be registered and documentation returned to the solicitor to enable the Land Registry Office dealing to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22941/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

245 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when bog lands (details supplied) in County Offaly will be registered and documentation returned to the solicitor to enable the Land Registry Office dealing to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22941/06]

244 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the applications by Kilkenny County Council for grant aid in respect of two fire engines and road traffic accident equipment. [22920/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

244 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the applications by Kilkenny County Council for grant aid in respect of two fire engines and road traffic accident equipment. [22920/06]

243 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the statistics regarding the employment of people with disabilities by local authority; the number in each local authority in permanent employment; the number in temporary placement; if he has reason for concern regarding the local authorities’ compliance with the quota set; if there are plans to revisit same upwardly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22892/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

243 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the statistics regarding the employment of people with disabilities by local authority; the number in each local authority in permanent employment; the number in temporary placement; if he has reason for concern regarding the local authorities’ compliance with the quota set; if there are plans to revisit same upwardly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22892/06]

242 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Ireland first requested the British Government to close the Sellafield plant; the legal actions which have been taken to assist in seeking its closure; the cost of same to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22881/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

242 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when Ireland first requested the British Government to close the Sellafield plant; the legal actions which have been taken to assist in seeking its closure; the cost of same to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22881/06]

241 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of plastic bags liable for the 15 cent plastic bag levy which were bought in each of the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; his views on whether a trend is emerging whereby the numbers of these bags in circulation is rising; if the Government is considering increasing the 15 cent levy to encourage further curbing the use of these bags by the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22880/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

241 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of plastic bags liable for the 15 cent plastic bag levy which were bought in each of the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; his views on whether a trend is emerging whereby the numbers of these bags in circulation is rising; if the Government is considering increasing the 15 cent levy to encourage further curbing the use of these bags by the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22880/06]

240 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding Building Societies Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22943/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

240 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding Building Societies Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22943/06]

Cleanup Assurance and Polluter Accountability Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2006

Cleanup Assurance and Polluter Accountability Act of 2006 - Directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) finalize regulations under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) that require facilities to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility for the risk associated with the production, transportation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous substances; (2) publish proposed financial assurance rules for classes of facilities that present the highest risk associated with such substances; and (3) annually promulgate financial assurance rules for additional classes of facilities, giving highest priority to classes that may contain sites at which unreimbursed response costs are at least $12,000. Requires facilities subject to financial assurance requirements to submit to the EPA: (1) a notification of filings for bankruptcy protection; (2) an estimate of environmental impacts resulting from their activities; and (3) a description of their corporate relationships. Requires the EPA to give priority to the development of requirements for facilities or industries whose prior actions indicate a high risk of default on environmental liabilities. Directs the EPA to require that each affected person: (1) enter a financial assurance agreement that reflects the hazardous substances risk; and (2) provide financial assurances to cover potential response costs and damages. Sets forth factors for the EPA to consider in determining whether to accept financial assurances. Requires the EPA to: (1) make full use of administrative offsets and liens on assets for enforcement purposes; and (2) issue guidance for enforcement of requirements for use of such offsets and liens. Authorizes a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings to avoid any transfer of a debtor's interest in an asset made during the 10 years before the bankruptcy petition is filed, if: (1) the debtor had environmental liability under CERCLA; and (2) the debtor made such transfer with intent to hinder, delay, or defraud any person with respect to such liability. Requires the EPA to report methods to strengthen the government's ability to secure assets needed to pay for response costs at sites contaminated with hazardous substances. Requires the National Bankruptcy Review Commission to evaluate the interaction between bankruptcy and CERCLA and to provide recommendations for action.

Sicherheit des AKW Temelin

Austria · National Council · 13 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Sicherheit des AKW <i>(Atomkraftwerks) Temelin</i>

Hochwasservorsorge Österreich

Austria · National Council · 13 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Hochwasservorsorge Österreich

Sicherheit des AKW Temelin

Austria · National Council · 13 June 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Sicherheit des AKW Temelin

457 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when decisions will be reached on recent funding applications (details supplied) to the local government policy section of his Department under the social and community facilities scheme 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22851/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

457 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when decisions will be reached on recent funding applications (details supplied) to the local government policy section of his Department under the social and community facilities scheme 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22851/06]

456 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress in the development of a Pearse Heritage Centre at Rosmuc, County Galway; and the role other Departments are playing with this project. [22850/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

456 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress in the development of a Pearse Heritage Centre at Rosmuc, County Galway; and the role other Departments are playing with this project. [22850/06]

455 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by section 2(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22843/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

455 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by section 2(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22843/06]

452 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, arising from recent reports, he has in mind proposals to enhance, augment or upgrade the full-time or part-time fire services with particular reference to the need for modern equipment for use in emergencies or in the event of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22824/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

452 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, arising from recent reports, he has in mind proposals to enhance, augment or upgrade the full-time or part-time fire services with particular reference to the need for modern equipment for use in emergencies or in the event of a terrorist attack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22824/06]

451 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which expenditure on the fire services is in keeping with modern requirements and international standards; if the latest technology is available throughout the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22823/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

451 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which expenditure on the fire services is in keeping with modern requirements and international standards; if the latest technology is available throughout the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22823/06]

453 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses built by the various local authorities and excluding construction by the voluntary or charitable sectors throughout the country in each of the past five years; the number of applicants on local authority housing waiting lists; if a projection has been carried out to reduce the waiting lists appreciably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22825/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

453 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses built by the various local authorities and excluding construction by the voluntary or charitable sectors throughout the country in each of the past five years; the number of applicants on local authority housing waiting lists; if a projection has been carried out to reduce the waiting lists appreciably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22825/06]

450 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will initiate an accelerated local authority house building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22822/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

450 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will initiate an accelerated local authority house building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22822/06]

449 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to increase the funding available to the various local authorities for group sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22821/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

449 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to increase the funding available to the various local authorities for group sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22821/06]

448 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the inadequacy of the funding available for group sewerage schemes throughout the Country; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22820/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

448 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the inadequacy of the funding available for group sewerage schemes throughout the Country; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22820/06]

447 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding made available by his Department for sewerage schemes categories under the heading of small schemes; if his attention has been drawn to the need for a substantial increase in such funding with particular reference to minimising pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22819/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

447 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding made available by his Department for sewerage schemes categories under the heading of small schemes; if his attention has been drawn to the need for a substantial increase in such funding with particular reference to minimising pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22819/06]

445 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has sought or received information from the various local authorities in regard to the number of unfinished housing estates throughout the country; his plans to resolve the issue, either directly or through the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22817/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

445 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has sought or received information from the various local authorities in regard to the number of unfinished housing estates throughout the country; his plans to resolve the issue, either directly or through the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22817/06]

446 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of water schemes throughout the country deemed to be polluted; the action taken or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22818/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

446 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of water schemes throughout the country deemed to be polluted; the action taken or pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22818/06]

444 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself regarding the adequacy and quality of the available domestic water supply; the extent to which adequate storage capacity exists or is intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22816/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

444 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself regarding the adequacy and quality of the available domestic water supply; the extent to which adequate storage capacity exists or is intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22816/06]

443 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact some applicants for local authority houses have been on waiting lists for more than seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22815/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

443 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact some applicants for local authority houses have been on waiting lists for more than seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22815/06]

442 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will allocate sufficient funds to increase maximum loan available through the shared ownership scheme to a realistic level and thereby ensure that applicants are not forced to seek supplementary loans from other sources, thereby undermining their ability to repay the combined amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22814/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

442 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will allocate sufficient funds to increase maximum loan available through the shared ownership scheme to a realistic level and thereby ensure that applicants are not forced to seek supplementary loans from other sources, thereby undermining their ability to repay the combined amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22814/06]

441 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will allocate sufficient funds for a comprehensive local authority housing building programme in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22813/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

441 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will allocate sufficient funds for a comprehensive local authority housing building programme in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22813/06]

440 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the augmentation of the sewerage treatment system serving Naas, Sallins, Prosperous and Newbridge to be completed; the extent to which the procedure has advanced to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22812/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

440 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the augmentation of the sewerage treatment system serving Naas, Sallins, Prosperous and Newbridge to be completed; the extent to which the procedure has advanced to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22812/06]

439 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of further planned restoration works at the Geraldine Castle, Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22809/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

439 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of further planned restoration works at the Geraldine Castle, Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22809/06]

438 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the figures submitted to him by Galway City Council, in accordance with the Housing Action Plan 2004, as a realistic assessment of existing and projected housing needs in Galway city; and the progress which has been made on submission to date. [22801/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

438 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the figures submitted to him by Galway City Council, in accordance with the Housing Action Plan 2004, as a realistic assessment of existing and projected housing needs in Galway city; and the progress which has been made on submission to date. [22801/06]

437 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals his Department has received from Galway City Council in the past three years; the number in the Department; the number sanctioned; the number awaiting sanction with their projected dates for sanction; and the number of social housing units likely to be provided in 2006, and in 2007. [22800/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

437 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals his Department has received from Galway City Council in the past three years; the number in the Department; the number sanctioned; the number awaiting sanction with their projected dates for sanction; and the number of social housing units likely to be provided in 2006, and in 2007. [22800/06]

436 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on Cooralcare Labasheeda, Carrigaholt sewerage schemes; the prospective timescale for the start of the aforementioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22725/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

436 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on Cooralcare Labasheeda, Carrigaholt sewerage schemes; the prospective timescale for the start of the aforementioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22725/06]

435 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the water and sewerage schemes funded in 2006 by his Department in County Louth. [22684/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

435 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the water and sewerage schemes funded in 2006 by his Department in County Louth. [22684/06]

434 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding applied for by Drogheda Borough Council, Dundalk UDC, Ardee Town Commissioners and Louth County Council to his Department for playgrounds for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22683/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

434 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding applied for by Drogheda Borough Council, Dundalk UDC, Ardee Town Commissioners and Louth County Council to his Department for playgrounds for each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22683/06]

432 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the establishment of management companies in respect of new housing developments which consist of traditional houses, in view of his statements to Dáil Éireann that traditional housing developments would not be the subject of management company type arrangements; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that currently new housing estates of traditional houses are being advertised in the Dublin 15 area subject to a management company being set up and purchasers of the houses being liable to pay an annual service charge; the regulations which he has put in place in respect of the development of such management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22452/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

432 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the establishment of management companies in respect of new housing developments which consist of traditional houses, in view of his statements to Dáil Éireann that traditional housing developments would not be the subject of management company type arrangements; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that currently new housing estates of traditional houses are being advertised in the Dublin 15 area subject to a management company being set up and purchasers of the houses being liable to pay an annual service charge; the regulations which he has put in place in respect of the development of such management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22452/06]

431 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to ensure a more equitable waiver system in regard to refuse charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22424/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

431 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals he has to ensure a more equitable waiver system in regard to refuse charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22424/06]

430 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of commercial rates collected by each local authority in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22423/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

430 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of commercial rates collected by each local authority in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22423/06]

429 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to ensure that the boundaries of Limerick city are extended in line with the desire of the majority of residents of the three estates of Moyross not currently within Limerick city to join with the rest of the Moyross local authority estate and become part of Limerick city in view of the fact that Limerick County Council has indicated in a letter to a representative of this Deputy’s party in Limerick that they have no objection to the transfer going ahead. [22409/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

429 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to ensure that the boundaries of Limerick city are extended in line with the desire of the majority of residents of the three estates of Moyross not currently within Limerick city to join with the rest of the Moyross local authority estate and become part of Limerick city in view of the fact that Limerick County Council has indicated in a letter to a representative of this Deputy’s party in Limerick that they have no objection to the transfer going ahead. [22409/06]