Environment

166 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider introducing a higher sulphur content for agricultural diesel in view of the fact that reduction in sulphur in diesel is causing farm machinery not to perform to its full potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32647/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2012

166 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider introducing a higher sulphur content for agricultural diesel in view of the fact that reduction in sulphur in diesel is causing farm machinery not to perform to its full potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32647/12]

34 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has completed his examination of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government’s new pension terms proposals for city and county managers. [32385/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2012

34 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has completed his examination of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government’s new pension terms proposals for city and county managers. [32385/12]

Voorstel van het lid Van Gent (GroenLinks) om de minister te verzoeken om de onderzoeksrapporten over de milieu- en bereikbaarheidseffecten van de in het begrotingsakkoord opgenomen versobering van het fiscale regime voor de kosten van woon-werkverkeer spoedig aan de Kamer te doen toekomen.

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 4 July 2012

Voorstel van het lid Van Gent (GroenLinks) om de minister te verzoeken om de onderzoeksrapporten over de milieu- en bereikbaarheidseffecten van de in het begrotingsakkoord opgenomen versobering van het fiscale regime voor de kosten van woon-werkverkeer spoedig aan de Kamer te doen toekomen.

Gewijzigd amendement van de leden Dijkgraaf en Ortega-Martijn ter vervanging van nr. 21 over voorkoming van onevenredige waterschapsheffingen voor agrarische grondeigenaren als gevolg van het feit dat ook infrastructuur en milieu in de categorie "ongebouwd" valt

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 4 July 2012

Antwoorden op vragen van de commissie over drie brieven van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu inzake Zee- en Binnenvaart

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 4 July 2012

Antwoorden op vragen van de commissie over drie brieven van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu inzake Zee- en Binnenvaart

557 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the continuing delay in paying an agri-environment option scheme payment in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32257/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

557 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the continuing delay in paying an agri-environment option scheme payment in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32257/12]

546 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of weather conditions to date in summer 2012, if he will consider allowing a derogation for the cutting of traditional hay meadows under the agri-environment options scheme AEOS 2 2011 subsequent to 1 July rather than 15 July recognising that this environmental principle has been previously applied in extending the slurry spreading date and recognising that 1 July is the date that applied to AEOS 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31827/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

546 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of weather conditions to date in summer 2012, if he will consider allowing a derogation for the cutting of traditional hay meadows under the agri-environment options scheme AEOS 2 2011 subsequent to 1 July rather than 15 July recognising that this environmental principle has been previously applied in extending the slurry spreading date and recognising that 1 July is the date that applied to AEOS 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31827/12]

544 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person will receive his outstanding payment under the agri-environment option scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31772/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

544 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person will receive his outstanding payment under the agri-environment option scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31772/12]

541 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when files submitted to his Department on a single farm payment will be reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal to enable an application for the agri environment option scheme to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31667/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

541 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when files submitted to his Department on a single farm payment will be reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal to enable an application for the agri environment option scheme to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31667/12]

537 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an application for the agri-environment options scheme was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [31638/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

537 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an application for the agri-environment options scheme was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [31638/12]

535 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the agri-environment schemes in the context of eco-environmentalism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32312/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

535 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the agri-environment schemes in the context of eco-environmentalism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32312/12]

478 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current position in relation to an issue (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he intends to publish any finding of investigations to date, the number of applicants awaiting payment from the company referred to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32507/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

478 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current position in relation to an issue (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he intends to publish any finding of investigations to date, the number of applicants awaiting payment from the company referred to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32507/12]

477 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current position in relation to the delivery of the Leader programme in Gaeltacht areas; if he intends to publish any finding of investigations to date; the number of applicants awaiting payment from Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltacht on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32506/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

477 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current position in relation to the delivery of the Leader programme in Gaeltacht areas; if he intends to publish any finding of investigations to date; the number of applicants awaiting payment from Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltacht on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32506/12]

476 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review section 20(1) of Cork City Management (Amendment) Act 1941 in view of the fact that it limits to 50% the reduction in local authority rates that may be granted to the owner of a vacant commercial premises in the city; the rationale behind the provision; if similar provisions apply to other local authorities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32409/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

476 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review section 20(1) of Cork City Management (Amendment) Act 1941 in view of the fact that it limits to 50% the reduction in local authority rates that may be granted to the owner of a vacant commercial premises in the city; the rationale behind the provision; if similar provisions apply to other local authorities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32409/12]

474 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if grant aid will be made available in respect of home owners that will be requested, following on from inspections, to upgrade or replace their septic tanks and who will not be able to afford to carry out these works themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32334/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

474 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if grant aid will be made available in respect of home owners that will be requested, following on from inspections, to upgrade or replace their septic tanks and who will not be able to afford to carry out these works themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32334/12]

473 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the Clarinbridge sewerage scheme, County Galway; if the scheme will be included in the next water services investment programme in view of the fact that it was removed from the water services investment programme 2010-2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32330/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

473 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the Clarinbridge sewerage scheme, County Galway; if the scheme will be included in the next water services investment programme in view of the fact that it was removed from the water services investment programme 2010-2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32330/12]

472 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Communityand Local Government the measures he will bring forward during this term in relation tosustaining an eco-friendly environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32312/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

472 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Communityand Local Government the measures he will bring forward during this term in relation tosustaining an eco-friendly environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32312/12]

471 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the proposed sewage treatment plant in north County Dublin, the distance from the three potential sites to the load centre or centres; the cost per kilometre of the pipes; the size of the pipes; the level of treatment the sewage will be given; if a tidal flow study has been done on the area of sea in which the pipes will be; the distance out to sea that the outflow pipes will go; if his attention has been drawn to an incident (details supplied) in view of the distance of the outflow pipes and the possibility of waste being carried a significant distance along the coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32302/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

471 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the proposed sewage treatment plant in north County Dublin, the distance from the three potential sites to the load centre or centres; the cost per kilometre of the pipes; the size of the pipes; the level of treatment the sewage will be given; if a tidal flow study has been done on the area of sea in which the pipes will be; the distance out to sea that the outflow pipes will go; if his attention has been drawn to an incident (details supplied) in view of the distance of the outflow pipes and the possibility of waste being carried a significant distance along the coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32302/12]

470 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13 affected by pyrite in their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32301/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

470 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13 affected by pyrite in their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32301/12]

469 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if changes have been made to the clawback provision regarding affordable housing in light of the changed market conditions; if any changes are contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32266/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

469 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if changes have been made to the clawback provision regarding affordable housing in light of the changed market conditions; if any changes are contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32266/12]

467 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the names of all appointments made to State boards under his remit; the boards to which they were appointed since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32240/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

467 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the names of all appointments made to State boards under his remit; the boards to which they were appointed since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32240/12]

466 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding seven vacant houses on a single street in Dunmanway, County Cork, that have been lying idle for a considerable length of time, one as far back as 1997 and another since 1999; his views on whether this situation is acceptable in view of the numbers of persons on the waiting list for lengthy periods in the local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32209/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

466 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding seven vacant houses on a single street in Dunmanway, County Cork, that have been lying idle for a considerable length of time, one as far back as 1997 and another since 1999; his views on whether this situation is acceptable in view of the numbers of persons on the waiting list for lengthy periods in the local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32209/12]

465 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has not received a receipt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32190/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

465 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has not received a receipt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32190/12]

464 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the up to date statistical position of the number of repossessions here over the past three years, nationally and by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32184/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

464 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the up to date statistical position of the number of repossessions here over the past three years, nationally and by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32184/12]

463 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the time scale for his Department to consider an application for funding under the proposed housing construction programme submissions from local authorities for the period 2012 to 2014; the month in which the next round of approvals are expected to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32065/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

463 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the time scale for his Department to consider an application for funding under the proposed housing construction programme submissions from local authorities for the period 2012 to 2014; the month in which the next round of approvals are expected to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32065/12]

462 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a standard planning site notice that must be used by town and county council planning authorities; the avenue available to those who do not believe that a correct site notice was used when an application for planning permission was granted and when the site notice was not identified due to the use of a different format site notice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32054/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

462 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a standard planning site notice that must be used by town and county council planning authorities; the avenue available to those who do not believe that a correct site notice was used when an application for planning permission was granted and when the site notice was not identified due to the use of a different format site notice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32054/12]

468 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is an appeals process available in relation to late payment fines for the non-principal private residence fee. [32259/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

468 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is an appeals process available in relation to late payment fines for the non-principal private residence fee. [32259/12]

460 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a waiver system for persons living abroad who genuinely were not aware of the non-principal private residence charge and now owe arrears and penalties in respect of their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32016/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

460 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a waiver system for persons living abroad who genuinely were not aware of the non-principal private residence charge and now owe arrears and penalties in respect of their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32016/12]

459 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will exempt community based child care facilities from commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32011/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

459 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will exempt community based child care facilities from commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32011/12]

458 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of CAS applications received in the 2012 round; the number of these received for homeless accommodation; when decisions will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32007/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

458 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of CAS applications received in the 2012 round; the number of these received for homeless accommodation; when decisions will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32007/12]

456 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider the need for urgent reform of commercial rates to address specifically the issue of automatic transfer of arrears to new tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31984/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

456 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider the need for urgent reform of commercial rates to address specifically the issue of automatic transfer of arrears to new tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31984/12]

455 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the local council’s claim that it is against his Department’s regulations for local authorities to install safety window and locks in local authority properties in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31982/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

455 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the local council’s claim that it is against his Department’s regulations for local authorities to install safety window and locks in local authority properties in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31982/12]

454 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of all allowances and the payment rates of those allowances paid to staff in his Department that are subject to income tax and the list of allowances and the payment rates paid to staff that are not subject to income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31962/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

454 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of all allowances and the payment rates of those allowances paid to staff in his Department that are subject to income tax and the list of allowances and the payment rates paid to staff that are not subject to income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31962/12]

453 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether the new water board will take over the local authority group water schemes. [31947/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

453 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether the new water board will take over the local authority group water schemes. [31947/12]

457 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of all allowances and payment rates of those allowance paid by local authorities that are subject to income tax and the list of allowances and the payment rates paid to staff who are not subject to income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31993/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

457 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of all allowances and payment rates of those allowance paid by local authorities that are subject to income tax and the list of allowances and the payment rates paid to staff who are not subject to income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31993/12]

452 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the details of all allowances and payment rates of those allowances awarded by local authorities that are subject to income tax; the allowances and payment rates awarded to staff that are not subject to income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31945/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

452 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the details of all allowances and payment rates of those allowances awarded by local authorities that are subject to income tax; the allowances and payment rates awarded to staff that are not subject to income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31945/12]

450 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding that will be made available to County Longford this year under the rural programme 2012, particularly in terms of waste water schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31931/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

450 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding that will be made available to County Longford this year under the rural programme 2012, particularly in terms of waste water schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31931/12]

461 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a waiver system for persons who cannot afford to pay the household charge in view of the fact that local authorities state that they do not have the power to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32021/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

461 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a waiver system for persons who cannot afford to pay the household charge in view of the fact that local authorities state that they do not have the power to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32021/12]

449 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the assistance he will provide to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is not in a position to pay the household charge in a single instalment, but who is willing to pay in a number of instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31906/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

449 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the assistance he will provide to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is not in a position to pay the household charge in a single instalment, but who is willing to pay in a number of instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31906/12]

448 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his position on the proposed increase in bin charges by a waste collection company (details supplied) in the Dublin City area; his views on whether his Department’s increase in the landfill levy from €50 to €65 per tonne is passing on the burden of price increases to the customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31894/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

448 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his position on the proposed increase in bin charges by a waste collection company (details supplied) in the Dublin City area; his views on whether his Department’s increase in the landfill levy from €50 to €65 per tonne is passing on the burden of price increases to the customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31894/12]

447 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list in tabular form of every quango and non-governmental organisation that received any moneys from his Department in 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31881/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

447 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list in tabular form of every quango and non-governmental organisation that received any moneys from his Department in 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31881/12]

446 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of persons, non-governmental organisations and quangos that receive remuneration from his Department by way of wages, salaries, pensions, grants and other departmental funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31866/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

446 Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of persons, non-governmental organisations and quangos that receive remuneration from his Department by way of wages, salaries, pensions, grants and other departmental funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31866/12]

445 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the finance provided to voluntary and social housing sector organisations for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. [31823/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

445 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the finance provided to voluntary and social housing sector organisations for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. [31823/12]

444 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that while his Department was consulted by council officials on the terms of reference for the financial appraisal of Sligo County Council, the elected members of the council were not consulted; if he has a policy of encouraging council officials to consult with the elected representatives on such important matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31802/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

444 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that while his Department was consulted by council officials on the terms of reference for the financial appraisal of Sligo County Council, the elected members of the council were not consulted; if he has a policy of encouraging council officials to consult with the elected representatives on such important matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31802/12]

443 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of permanent and temporary staff employed by Sligo Borough Council in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31801/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

443 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of permanent and temporary staff employed by Sligo Borough Council in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31801/12]

442 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 284 of the 2 November 2011, when a reply will issue to same; his views on whether it is acceptable that the Dáil Éireann must wait in excess of six months for a reply to a parliamentary question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31800/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

442 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 284 of the 2 November 2011, when a reply will issue to same; his views on whether it is acceptable that the Dáil Éireann must wait in excess of six months for a reply to a parliamentary question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31800/12]

441 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Sligo County Council in its adopted budget for 2012 provided a sum of €187,998 to cover the cost of the operation of morgue and coroner expenses; if he deems that figure sufficient; if it has been brought to his attention that at a meeting of Sligo County Council on the 2 April 2012 the council by majority vote adopted a recommendation made by the County Manager to reduce the sum to €137,998; if he deems that figure sufficient to cover the costs of the operation of morgue and coroner expenses; the statutory obligations of a local authority in terms of the provision of funding for the operation of morgue and coroner expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31794/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

441 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Sligo County Council in its adopted budget for 2012 provided a sum of €187,998 to cover the cost of the operation of morgue and coroner expenses; if he deems that figure sufficient; if it has been brought to his attention that at a meeting of Sligo County Council on the 2 April 2012 the council by majority vote adopted a recommendation made by the County Manager to reduce the sum to €137,998; if he deems that figure sufficient to cover the costs of the operation of morgue and coroner expenses; the statutory obligations of a local authority in terms of the provision of funding for the operation of morgue and coroner expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31794/12]

440 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will quantify in tabular form, by year of commencement, all legal cases pending against his Department. [31782/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

440 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will quantify in tabular form, by year of commencement, all legal cases pending against his Department. [31782/12]

439 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will allocate additional funding to Kerry County Council for group water and sewerage schemes in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31712/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

439 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will allocate additional funding to Kerry County Council for group water and sewerage schemes in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31712/12]

475 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the efforts that have been made to engage or consult with local authority water service workers or their representatives in advance of the formation of Irish Water, cognisant of the fact that the expertise and experience of these workers will be vital to the success of any future entity; if no consultation has taken place with the workers or their representatives if he will indicate his willingness to do so in the immediate future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32362/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2012

475 Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the efforts that have been made to engage or consult with local authority water service workers or their representatives in advance of the formation of Irish Water, cognisant of the fact that the expertise and experience of these workers will be vital to the success of any future entity; if no consultation has taken place with the workers or their representatives if he will indicate his willingness to do so in the immediate future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32362/12]