Environment

268 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a grant-aided scheme to assist homeowners take steps to address radon gas levels especially in County Clare where radon levels are among the highest levels in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45919/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010

268 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a grant-aided scheme to assist homeowners take steps to address radon gas levels especially in County Clare where radon levels are among the highest levels in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45919/10]

267 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities have not carried out a sufficient number of inspections of rented private residential properties in order to draw from a specific fund of some €10 million collected by the Private Residential Tenancies Board from registration fees charged to property owners; the location of this fund and if it is in an interest bearing account; if he is satisfied that the inspections required under legislation have not been or will not be carried out; if he will sponsor an amendment or new legislation to allow these accumulated funds to be used to defray the administrative costs of the PRTB now that it is no longer in receipt of Exchequer funding; if he will also sponsor an amendment or new legislation to provide a compensation fund for property owners who are unable to collect awards to them by appeals tribunals when tenants have not discharged their liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45869/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010

267 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities have not carried out a sufficient number of inspections of rented private residential properties in order to draw from a specific fund of some €10 million collected by the Private Residential Tenancies Board from registration fees charged to property owners; the location of this fund and if it is in an interest bearing account; if he is satisfied that the inspections required under legislation have not been or will not be carried out; if he will sponsor an amendment or new legislation to allow these accumulated funds to be used to defray the administrative costs of the PRTB now that it is no longer in receipt of Exchequer funding; if he will also sponsor an amendment or new legislation to provide a compensation fund for property owners who are unable to collect awards to them by appeals tribunals when tenants have not discharged their liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45869/10]

266 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names, titles and duties of each of the advisers, press officers, assistants and secretaries appointed by him; the annual salaries in each case; the pension arrangements in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45847/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010

266 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the names, titles and duties of each of the advisers, press officers, assistants and secretaries appointed by him; the annual salaries in each case; the pension arrangements in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45847/10]

265 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the granting of a foreshore licence for the proposed Clifden sewerage scheme, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45807/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010

265 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the granting of a foreshore licence for the proposed Clifden sewerage scheme, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45807/10]

264 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to the €200 per annum tax on properties other than the family home, if he will consider reducing the current late payment penalty of €20 per month in view of the serious property devaluation and rental difficulties being experienced by many investment property owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45836/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010

264 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to the €200 per annum tax on properties other than the family home, if he will consider reducing the current late payment penalty of €20 per month in view of the serious property devaluation and rental difficulties being experienced by many investment property owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45836/10]

Versuch der Zerstörung der Lebensgrundlagen durch industrielle Massentierhaltung in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 6 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Muchitsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Versuch der Zerstörung der Lebensgrundlagen <i>(in Bezug auf den Umwelt-, Boden-, Wasser- und</i> <i>Konsumentenschutz)</i> durch industrielle Massentierhaltung in Österreich

Erlass des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums für Umwelt und Landwirtschaft zur "Beseitigung von Gefahren für Hochwasserschutzdeiche durch Bäume und Sträucher"

Germany · German Bundestag · 3 December 2010

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Ist der Bundesregierung der Erlass des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums für Umwelt und Landwirtschaft zur &bdquo;Beseitigung von Gefahren für Hochwasserschutzdeiche durch Bäume und Sträucher&ldquo; vom 17. August 2010 bekannt, und stehen aus ihrer Sicht diesem Erlass natur- und wasserschutzrechtliche Hindernisse entgegen?

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Kritik am Tierheim Salzburg-Maxglan

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Kritik am Tierheim Salzburg-Maxglan

Aktivitäten des Bundesministers gegen die Laufzeitverlängerung deutscher Atomkraftwerke

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Gerhard Deimek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend Aktivitäten des Bundesministers <i>(für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten)</i> gegen die Laufzeitverlängerung deutscher Atomkraftwerke

radioaktiven Müll

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend radioaktiven Müll

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Wissenschaft und Forschung betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Aktivitäten des Bundesministers gegen die Laufzeitverlängerung deutscher Atomkraftwerke

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Gerhard Deimek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Aktivitäten des Bundesministers <i>(für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und</i> <i>Wasserwirtschaft)</i> gegen die Laufzeitverlängerung deutscher Atomkraftwerke

Aluminiumschlackedeponie im Westen Wiener Neustadts

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Christian Lausch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Aluminiumschlackedeponie im Westen Wiener Neustadts

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Frauen und öffentlichen Dienst betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung und Sport betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

Beschaffung von Elektromobilen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Susanne Winter, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Arbeit, Soziales und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Beschaffung von Elektromobilen <i>(als Dienstfahrzeuge im Ressortbereich)</i>

proposition de loi portant extension des délais d'exercice des compétences des communes de la Polynésie française en matière de traitement des déchets, de distribution d'eau potable et d'assainissement des eaux usées

France · Senate · 2 December 2010

144 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will engage with the Northern Ireland Minister for Regional Development and Intertrade Ireland to establish a formal economic link between Derry and Buncrana, which share strong cultural, historical, social, geographical and commercial connections; if he will consider applying the twin city Newry and Dundalk incorporating the wider east Border region model here; his views on whether this proposal is compatible with Shaping our Future 2025 (NI) and that it can co-exist with the Derry-Letterkenny strategic corridor programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45793/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

144 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will engage with the Northern Ireland Minister for Regional Development and Intertrade Ireland to establish a formal economic link between Derry and Buncrana, which share strong cultural, historical, social, geographical and commercial connections; if he will consider applying the twin city Newry and Dundalk incorporating the wider east Border region model here; his views on whether this proposal is compatible with Shaping our Future 2025 (NI) and that it can co-exist with the Derry-Letterkenny strategic corridor programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45793/10]

143 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress he has made in developing a national action plan on green procurement; when the plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45789/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

143 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress he has made in developing a national action plan on green procurement; when the plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45789/10]

142 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average rent granted to persons on the rental accommodation scheme and the aggregate value of the rents collected. [45755/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

142 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average rent granted to persons on the rental accommodation scheme and the aggregate value of the rents collected. [45755/10]

141 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that a co-ordinated plan will be put in place between the local authorities and the Irish Farmers Association to assist rural communities to clear heavy snow and ice this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45733/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

141 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that a co-ordinated plan will be put in place between the local authorities and the Irish Farmers Association to assist rural communities to clear heavy snow and ice this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45733/10]

140 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the intended commencement date for section 75 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010 (S. 261A of Consolidated Act) in relation to the control of quarries and in particular the submission of substitute consent applications to the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45718/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

140 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the intended commencement date for section 75 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010 (S. 261A of Consolidated Act) in relation to the control of quarries and in particular the submission of substitute consent applications to the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45718/10]

139 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expected cost of establishing the position of the directly elected Dublin mayor; the expected annual cost of the position; the staff costs and ancillary costs; the cost of establishing a greater Dublin regional authority and any other required structures; the way such funding will be raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45713/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

139 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the expected cost of establishing the position of the directly elected Dublin mayor; the expected annual cost of the position; the staff costs and ancillary costs; the cost of establishing a greater Dublin regional authority and any other required structures; the way such funding will be raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45713/10]

138 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the targets he has set to reduce homelessness; if these targets have been met in 2007, 2008, 2009, and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45697/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

138 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the targets he has set to reduce homelessness; if these targets have been met in 2007, 2008, 2009, and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45697/10]

137 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless persons identified in the homeless counts of 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the action he will take to reduce the incidence of homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45696/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

137 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless persons identified in the homeless counts of 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the action he will take to reduce the incidence of homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45696/10]

136 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that in the event of a general election taking place before 15 February 2011 that persons who have added themselves to the draft register of electors 2011-2012 will have their names automatically included in the supplementary voters register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45687/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

136 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that in the event of a general election taking place before 15 February 2011 that persons who have added themselves to the draft register of electors 2011-2012 will have their names automatically included in the supplementary voters register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45687/10]

135 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will address the concerns of County Waterford community forum regarding its future (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45680/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

135 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will address the concerns of County Waterford community forum regarding its future (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45680/10]

134 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for foreshore licence being processed; the number of the current applications that already have planning permission; the number of applications that have been delayed because of problems with the termination clauses of the foreshore licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45674/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

134 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for foreshore licence being processed; the number of the current applications that already have planning permission; the number of applications that have been delayed because of problems with the termination clauses of the foreshore licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45674/10]

133 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review and amend the power under which he can terminate a foreshore licence at any time by giving three months notice in writing without payment of compensation or refund to the licensee; his views that the uncertainty that results from this provision inhibits the acquisition of development funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45673/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2010

133 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review and amend the power under which he can terminate a foreshore licence at any time by giving three months notice in writing without payment of compensation or refund to the licensee; his views that the uncertainty that results from this provision inhibits the acquisition of development funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45673/10]

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 2010

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and extend funding for a grant program for reducing diesel emissions. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) provide contracts and rebates to eligible entities to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions; and (2) support rebate programs administered by states that are designed to achieve such reductions. Includes among entities eligible to receive funding for reducing diesel emissions any private individual or entity that is the owner of a diesel vehicle or fleet operated pursuant to a contract, license, or lease with a federal, regional, state, local, or tribal agency or port authority with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality and that meets such requirements as the Administrator may establish for vehicle use and for notice to and approval by the agency with respect to a contract, license, or lease. Includes Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands within the meaning of &quot;state&quot; under such Act. Revises provisions concerning the distribution and use of, and applications for, funds.

Judgment of the Court (Sixth Chamber) of 2 December 2010.#European Commission v Portuguese Republic.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Environment - Directive 91/271/EEC - Urban waste-water treatment - Article 11(1) and (2) - Discharge of industrial waste water into collecting systems and urban waste water treatment plants - Subject to prior regulations and/or specific authorisations - Lack of authorisation.#Case C-526/09.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 2 December 2010

Nachhaltigkeit im Bereich Verpackung

Austria · National Council · 1 December 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Hermann Schultes, Petra Bayr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Nachhaltigkeit im Bereich Verpackung

163 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the details of the financial commitments under the REP scheme for each year, including the current year, up to 2014; the current number of REP scheme participants; the number of REP scheme contracts due to expire each year to 2014; the annual savings this will accrue to the Exchequer, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45340/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2010

163 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the details of the financial commitments under the REP scheme for each year, including the current year, up to 2014; the current number of REP scheme participants; the number of REP scheme contracts due to expire each year to 2014; the annual savings this will accrue to the Exchequer, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45340/10]

157 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs associated with the proposed nationwide water meter installation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45640/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2010

157 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the costs associated with the proposed nationwide water meter installation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45640/10]

156 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent on legal fees by him in the years 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45625/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2010

156 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent on legal fees by him in the years 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45625/10]

155 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a certain proposal (details supplied) and if so, the position regarding the matter. [45572/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2010

155 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received a certain proposal (details supplied) and if so, the position regarding the matter. [45572/10]

154 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes included in the programme for the installation of central heating in existing local authority rent dwellings in the years 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the level of funding provided for this scheme in the same years on a county basis in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45508/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2010

154 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homes included in the programme for the installation of central heating in existing local authority rent dwellings in the years 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the level of funding provided for this scheme in the same years on a county basis in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45508/10]

153 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to require general elections to be held at a weekend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45507/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2010

153 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to require general elections to be held at a weekend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45507/10]

71 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of EU funds available to the agri-environment options scheme from the €250 million allocated to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45202/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2010

71 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of EU funds available to the agri-environment options scheme from the €250 million allocated to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45202/10]

68 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to open the agri-environment options scheme for those farmers leaving REPS 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45197/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2010

68 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to open the agri-environment options scheme for those farmers leaving REPS 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45197/10]