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641 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown by county of the funding allocated to the local improvement scheme for 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21103/06]

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641 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown by county of the funding allocated to the local improvement scheme for 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21103/06]

640 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding was allocated to Wicklow County Council for the development of the library at Baltinglass, County Wicklow; and if so when and the amount. [21094/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

640 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding was allocated to Wicklow County Council for the development of the library at Baltinglass, County Wicklow; and if so when and the amount. [21094/06]

639 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding is due by his Department to Wicklow County Council for the purchase of Tomnafinnoge Wood, Coolattin, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21093/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

639 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding is due by his Department to Wicklow County Council for the purchase of Tomnafinnoge Wood, Coolattin, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21093/06]

638 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on inserting a microchip into each dog which is to be re-housed from dog pounds in order that lost dogs can be reunited with their owners. [21048/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

638 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on inserting a microchip into each dog which is to be re-housed from dog pounds in order that lost dogs can be reunited with their owners. [21048/06]

637 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated number of healthy dogs which ended up in dog pounds here in 2005; and the number of healthy dogs that were destroyed in the same year. [21047/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

637 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated number of healthy dogs which ended up in dog pounds here in 2005; and the number of healthy dogs that were destroyed in the same year. [21047/06]

636 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a group (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20977/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

636 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a group (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20977/06]

635 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the proposals to upgrade and refurbish, by way of remedial works, houses at Ennell Court, Mullingar, and if the necessary additional funding will be provided to ensure additional phases of this work will be undertaken in the remainder of 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20974/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

635 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the proposals to upgrade and refurbish, by way of remedial works, houses at Ennell Court, Mullingar, and if the necessary additional funding will be provided to ensure additional phases of this work will be undertaken in the remainder of 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20974/06]

634 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the application to provide a sewerage scheme for Castletown Geoghan, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20973/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

634 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the application to provide a sewerage scheme for Castletown Geoghan, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20973/06]

633 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the application to provide a sewerage scheme for Finea Village, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20972/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

633 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the application to provide a sewerage scheme for Finea Village, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20972/06]

632 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the proposed new sewerage scheme for Coole in County Westmeath, as this infrastructural development is important in this large geographical area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20971/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

632 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the proposed new sewerage scheme for Coole in County Westmeath, as this infrastructural development is important in this large geographical area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20971/06]

631 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8, who, having received a first stage certificate from Dublin City Council for the living over the shop scheme, and having paid to renovate their property, is being refused a certificate of reasonable cost; the procedures they might follow in order to appeal his Department’s refusal to provide a certificate of reasonable costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20951/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

631 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8, who, having received a first stage certificate from Dublin City Council for the living over the shop scheme, and having paid to renovate their property, is being refused a certificate of reasonable cost; the procedures they might follow in order to appeal his Department’s refusal to provide a certificate of reasonable costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20951/06]

630 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a ban on the ownership of pit-bull terriers and other dangerous breeds of dogs. [20950/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

630 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on a ban on the ownership of pit-bull terriers and other dangerous breeds of dogs. [20950/06]

629 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the amount of Exchequer funding drawn down by local authorities under the Regional Roads Signposting Programme for non-national roads remains below that allocated; the measures used by his Department to encourage local authorities to avail of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20949/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

629 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the amount of Exchequer funding drawn down by local authorities under the Regional Roads Signposting Programme for non-national roads remains below that allocated; the measures used by his Department to encourage local authorities to avail of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20949/06]

628 Ms F. O’Malley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will launch an information campaign to alert people to the existence and benefits of an energy performance building directive. [20948/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

628 Ms F. O’Malley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will launch an information campaign to alert people to the existence and benefits of an energy performance building directive. [20948/06]

627 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless persons for whom emergency accommodation is being directly provided by the local authorities and by the Homeless Persons Units of the Health Service Executive. [20947/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

627 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless persons for whom emergency accommodation is being directly provided by the local authorities and by the Homeless Persons Units of the Health Service Executive. [20947/06]

626 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless persons being accommodated by each of the voluntary sector agencies. [20946/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

626 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless persons being accommodated by each of the voluntary sector agencies. [20946/06]

625 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the financial provisions in respect of homelessness for each year since 2000 provided to local authorities and other State bodies, and the voluntary sector. [20945/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

625 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the financial provisions in respect of homelessness for each year since 2000 provided to local authorities and other State bodies, and the voluntary sector. [20945/06]

624 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered the impact for homelessness of the intended closure of mental hospitals in the near future. [20943/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

624 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered the impact for homelessness of the intended closure of mental hospitals in the near future. [20943/06]

623 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the councils, county or otherwise, which have notified his Department of the passing of motions regarding their opposition to the growth of Genetically Modified Organisms within their jurisdictions. [20942/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

623 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the councils, county or otherwise, which have notified his Department of the passing of motions regarding their opposition to the growth of Genetically Modified Organisms within their jurisdictions. [20942/06]

622 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has given one or more of its electronic voting machines to the Commission on Electronic Voting for examination or storage at their offices; if his Department has given access to one or more of its electronic voting machines to the CEV at the Customs House or another location; the documents or items provided to the Commission on Electronic Voting by his Department since January 2005; the list of items or documents requested by the CEV from his Department since its inception that have not been provided to date and in each case the reason said document has not been supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20928/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

622 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has given one or more of its electronic voting machines to the Commission on Electronic Voting for examination or storage at their offices; if his Department has given access to one or more of its electronic voting machines to the CEV at the Customs House or another location; the documents or items provided to the Commission on Electronic Voting by his Department since January 2005; the list of items or documents requested by the CEV from his Department since its inception that have not been provided to date and in each case the reason said document has not been supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20928/06]

621 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of newly built houses since 1997 by local authority area that are fully adapted for wheelchair use. [20927/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

621 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of newly built houses since 1997 by local authority area that are fully adapted for wheelchair use. [20927/06]

620 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application has been received for the provision of a new fire station at Glencolmcille, County Donegal; when the application was received; the stage it is at; and when the allocation will be made in order that work can proceed on the new station. [20875/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

620 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application has been received for the provision of a new fire station at Glencolmcille, County Donegal; when the application was received; the stage it is at; and when the allocation will be made in order that work can proceed on the new station. [20875/06]

619 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application has been received for the provision of a new fire station at Ballybofey, Stranorlar, County Donegal; when the application was received; the stage it is at; and when the allocation will be made in order that work can proceed on the new station. [20874/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

619 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application has been received for the provision of a new fire station at Ballybofey, Stranorlar, County Donegal; when the application was received; the stage it is at; and when the allocation will be made in order that work can proceed on the new station. [20874/06]

618 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the efforts being made by State agencies in providing visitor facilities and signage for the Burren National Park; the reason no work has taken place on these issues since the demolition of the Burren centre at Mullaghmore in 2001; and when work on the draft management plan for the Burren will commence. [20690/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

618 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the efforts being made by State agencies in providing visitor facilities and signage for the Burren National Park; the reason no work has taken place on these issues since the demolition of the Burren centre at Mullaghmore in 2001; and when work on the draft management plan for the Burren will commence. [20690/06]

617 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that tender documents are awaiting approval for the Athlone sewerage scheme; the date on which these documents were received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20675/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

617 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that tender documents are awaiting approval for the Athlone sewerage scheme; the date on which these documents were received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20675/06]

616 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date on which documents were received from Westmeath County Council concerning the proposed sewerage works for Rochfortbridge; if he will approve these tender documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20674/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

616 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date on which documents were received from Westmeath County Council concerning the proposed sewerage works for Rochfortbridge; if he will approve these tender documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20674/06]

615 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding the proposed sewerage improvement works for Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20673/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

615 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding the proposed sewerage improvement works for Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20673/06]

614 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that the same rate of payment applies to all wet grassland areas in the Shannon Callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20671/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

614 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that the same rate of payment applies to all wet grassland areas in the Shannon Callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20671/06]

613 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the flooding and safety concerns of residents at Captains Hill and Dun Carraig, Leixlip, County Kildare arising from the retaining wall constructed on foot of conditions emanating from the pre 2002 Planning Acts; if he has received correspondence from Kildare County Council requesting funding to alleviate the ongoing flooding or the strengthening of the retaining wall; if his attention has further been drawn to the need for action in this case having particular regard to the likely consequences in the event of further deterioration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20657/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

613 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the flooding and safety concerns of residents at Captains Hill and Dun Carraig, Leixlip, County Kildare arising from the retaining wall constructed on foot of conditions emanating from the pre 2002 Planning Acts; if he has received correspondence from Kildare County Council requesting funding to alleviate the ongoing flooding or the strengthening of the retaining wall; if his attention has further been drawn to the need for action in this case having particular regard to the likely consequences in the event of further deterioration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20657/06]

612 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the waste plastic was not collected from the farm of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo in view of the fact that they were advised that it would be collected and the fact that a collection was made in their local village in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20596/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

612 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the waste plastic was not collected from the farm of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo in view of the fact that they were advised that it would be collected and the fact that a collection was made in their local village in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20596/06]

611 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage this project is at; the funding which has been allocated to same to date; the estimated funding to complete the project; and when is it hoped that this matter will be complete. [20588/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

611 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage this project is at; the funding which has been allocated to same to date; the estimated funding to complete the project; and when is it hoped that this matter will be complete. [20588/06]

610 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason it is taking five years or more for extensions to houses which have been approved on medical grounds or due to over-crowding; the further reason he will not make adequate funding available to the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20584/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

610 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason it is taking five years or more for extensions to houses which have been approved on medical grounds or due to over-crowding; the further reason he will not make adequate funding available to the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20584/06]

609 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Mayo County Council’s submission for funding under the EU co-financed specific improvement grant scheme included an application for works on a road (details supplied); if so, when the submission was made; the funding which will be provided to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20550/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

609 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Mayo County Council’s submission for funding under the EU co-financed specific improvement grant scheme included an application for works on a road (details supplied); if so, when the submission was made; the funding which will be provided to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20550/06]

608 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the planned maintenance programme for two estates (details supplied) in County Mayo; when funding will be allocated for the necessary repair works; and when work will commence. [20529/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

608 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the planned maintenance programme for two estates (details supplied) in County Mayo; when funding will be allocated for the necessary repair works; and when work will commence. [20529/06]

607 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the preliminary report on the development of a sewerage scheme for the village of Creggs, County Galway; if the local authority will be afforded an opportunity this year to undertake fresh assessments of their needs and priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20508/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

607 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the preliminary report on the development of a sewerage scheme for the village of Creggs, County Galway; if the local authority will be afforded an opportunity this year to undertake fresh assessments of their needs and priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20508/06]

606 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the public bodies under the control of his Department; their function, role, location and establishment date; the administration costs of each body in the year 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20478/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

606 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the public bodies under the control of his Department; their function, role, location and establishment date; the administration costs of each body in the year 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20478/06]

605 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations governing the positioning of approved solar and solar heat panels on the front roof of standard three bedroom detached houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20454/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

605 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations governing the positioning of approved solar and solar heat panels on the front roof of standard three bedroom detached houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20454/06]

604 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to review the guidelines for local authorities in respect of telecommunications antennae and support structures to ensure at the very least the protection of young children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20381/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

604 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to review the guidelines for local authorities in respect of telecommunications antennae and support structures to ensure at the very least the protection of young children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20381/06]

603 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the mechanisms to be put in place or are in place to assist those successful in their applications for capital lottery funding but who have been unable to draw down their allocation. [20531/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

603 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the mechanisms to be put in place or are in place to assist those successful in their applications for capital lottery funding but who have been unable to draw down their allocation. [20531/06]

602 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for capital lottery funding received by county for the past five years; the number of successful applications per county for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20530/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

602 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications for capital lottery funding received by county for the past five years; the number of successful applications per county for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20530/06]

601 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the indicators he uses to judge progress against poverty in homelessness and the way in which they have progressed in the past five years. [20397/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

601 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the indicators he uses to judge progress against poverty in homelessness and the way in which they have progressed in the past five years. [20397/06]

598 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will trace the ownership of a property (details supplied) in County Cork to establish if it is in the ownership of the Office of Public Works, the Department of Defence, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government or a local authority. [21112/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

598 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Defence if he will trace the ownership of a property (details supplied) in County Cork to establish if it is in the ownership of the Office of Public Works, the Department of Defence, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government or a local authority. [21112/06]

466 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action which will be taken in relation to people who were in the REP scheme; and if their REP scheme payments will be increased following the deal which was negotiated in May 2006. [20548/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

466 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action which will be taken in relation to people who were in the REP scheme; and if their REP scheme payments will be increased following the deal which was negotiated in May 2006. [20548/06]

465 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the deal which was negotiated in May 2006 in relation to people that are not in the REP scheme. [20546/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

465 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the deal which was negotiated in May 2006 in relation to people that are not in the REP scheme. [20546/06]

153 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether Ireland will have at anytime a nuclear power plant; the likely effect of such a plant on the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16618/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

153 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether Ireland will have at anytime a nuclear power plant; the likely effect of such a plant on the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16618/06]

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Ruiz-Jarabo Colomer delivered on 30 May 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Italian Republic.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment - Waste recovery - Installation for the production of electricity by the incineration of combustible materials derived from waste and biomass in Massafra (Taranto) - Directives 75/442/EEC and 85/337/EEC.#Case C-486/04.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 30 May 2006

Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 30 May 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Ireland.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea - Part XII - Protection and preservation of the marine environment - Dispute-settlement system provided for under that convention - Arbitration proceedings initiated on the basis of that system by Ireland against the United Kingdom - Dispute relating to the MOX plant at Sellafield (United Kingdom) - Irish Sea - Articles 292 EC and 193 EA - Undertaking not to submit a dispute relating to the interpretation or application of the Treaty to a method of settlement other than those provided for by the Treaty - Mixed agreement - Community competence - Articles 10 EC and 192 EA - Duty of cooperation.#Case C-459/03.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 30 May 2006

FAIR Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 2006

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2006 or the FAIR Act of 2006 - Establishes in the Department of Labor the Office of Asbestos Disease Compensation (Office), to be headed by an Administrator who is responsible for processing claims for asbestos-related illnesses and paying compensation to eligible claimants. Declares that the purpose of such Office is to provide timely, fair compensation to claimants whose health has been adversely affected by exposure to asbestos, on a no-fault basis and in a nonadversarial manner. Stays any asbestos claim pending in a state or federal court on the date of enactment of this Act, unless the presentation of evidence has begun before a jury or judge, or a verdict, final order, or final judgment has been entered by a trial court. Sets forth: (1) procedures for the filing of claims, including those for multiple injuries and additional awards; and (2) allowable award amounts for asbestos disease, based upon the level of such disease and whether a claimant smokes or has smoked tobacco products. Establishes: (1) the Asbestos Insurers Commission (Commission) to determine the amount each insurer participant is required to pay into the Asbestos Injury Claims Resolution Fund; and (2) the Asbestos Injury Claims Resolution Fund to pay asbestos-related injury claims. Directs the Administrator to establish programs for individuals exposed to asbestos as well as for individuals at risk for developing asbestos-related medical conditions. Establishes the National Mesothelioma Research and Treatment Program for the detection, prevention, treatment, and cure of malignant mesothelioma. Vests in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia exclusive jurisdiction to review, under expedited consideration, any rules or regulations promulgated under this Act by the Administrator or the Commission. Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit and establish penalties for fraud and false information in connection with Fund claims. Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to establish criminal penalties for willful violations of occupational standards for exposure to asbestos. Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate proposed and final regulations to prohibit the manufacture, processing, or distribution in commerce of asbestos containing products. Requires disposal of asbestos containing products within three years after the enactment of this Act, with certain exemptions.

331 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date on which it is expected that each of the decentralisation moves within his Department or of agencies under his Department will be completed. [20334/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

331 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date on which it is expected that each of the decentralisation moves within his Department or of agencies under his Department will be completed. [20334/06]

333 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons who have been assigned to each of the decentralised locations; the number of those who are new recruits; and the number moving on promotion. [20370/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

333 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons who have been assigned to each of the decentralised locations; the number of those who are new recruits; and the number moving on promotion. [20370/06]