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Question· writtenPQ 182asked

185 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is likely that local authorities in conjunction with the Housing Finance Agency can again assume the full role of a housing authority wherein provision is made by way of a direct house building programme or a loan scheme to fund house purchase for persons in a particular category in view of the inability of the current structure to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31447/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

185 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is likely that local authorities in conjunction with the Housing Finance Agency can again assume the full role of a housing authority wherein provision is made by way of a direct house building programme or a loan scheme to fund house purchase for persons in a particular category in view of the inability of the current structure to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31447/12]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it will be possible to introduce a local authority loans system to facilitate the needs of first time house buyers in the medium to lower income sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31446/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it will be possible to introduce a local authority loans system to facilitate the needs of first time house buyers in the medium to lower income sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31446/12]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

183 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is expected to put in place a local government capital housing programme with particular emphasis on the need to meet the requirements of the vast number of housing applications currently on the housing lists of various local authorities some of whom have been on such lists for more than ten years; if he will draw up a programme to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31445/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

183 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is expected to put in place a local government capital housing programme with particular emphasis on the need to meet the requirements of the vast number of housing applications currently on the housing lists of various local authorities some of whom have been on such lists for more than ten years; if he will draw up a programme to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31445/12]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

182 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when it is anticipated that the necessary legislation to regulate the voluntary housing sector will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31444/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

182 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when it is anticipated that the necessary legislation to regulate the voluntary housing sector will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31444/12]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

181 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has given any consideration to the possible sale of local authority houses to the tenants; if any evaluation has been done as to the total number of houses likely to fall within the category of possible sale to tenants; if consideration has been given to the potential benefit to the Exchequer arising from any such disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31443/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

181 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has given any consideration to the possible sale of local authority houses to the tenants; if any evaluation has been done as to the total number of houses likely to fall within the category of possible sale to tenants; if consideration has been given to the potential benefit to the Exchequer arising from any such disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31443/12]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

180 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has given any consideration to facilitating a tenant purchase scheme for tenants of voluntary housing associations, wherein provision was made under the capital allowance or other schemes which were paid for in full by the Exchequer; the total number of houses operated under such schemes; the likely benefit to the Exchequer in the event of a sale to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31442/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

180 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has given any consideration to facilitating a tenant purchase scheme for tenants of voluntary housing associations, wherein provision was made under the capital allowance or other schemes which were paid for in full by the Exchequer; the total number of houses operated under such schemes; the likely benefit to the Exchequer in the event of a sale to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31442/12]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

179 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the remaining inaccuracies in the voters register; whether it is intended in conjunction with An Post or otherwise to create a structure whereby the register can be accurately and regularly updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31441/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

179 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the remaining inaccuracies in the voters register; whether it is intended in conjunction with An Post or otherwise to create a structure whereby the register can be accurately and regularly updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31441/12]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

178 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which his Department in concert with community groups continue to deal with community issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31440/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

178 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which his Department in concert with community groups continue to deal with community issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31440/12]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

177 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which air and/or water pollution has been detected in each of the past five years to date; the trends if any emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31439/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

177 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which air and/or water pollution has been detected in each of the past five years to date; the trends if any emerging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31439/12]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

176 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which it has been possible to eliminate leakage in the water supply system; the percentage of the infrastructure currently deemed free from leakage; the extent of work still to be done in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31438/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

176 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which it has been possible to eliminate leakage in the water supply system; the percentage of the infrastructure currently deemed free from leakage; the extent of work still to be done in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31438/12]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

175 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made to date in the creation of water management facilities throughout the country with particular reference to the need to recognise the importance of adequate drinking water supplies into the future; the plans afoot to provide storage and treatment facilities to meet the requirements in terms of domestic drinking water over the next fifty years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31437/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

175 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made to date in the creation of water management facilities throughout the country with particular reference to the need to recognise the importance of adequate drinking water supplies into the future; the plans afoot to provide storage and treatment facilities to meet the requirements in terms of domestic drinking water over the next fifty years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31437/12]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

174 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the procedures in place to ensure that houses repossessed under shared ownership are properly maintained while unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31418/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

174 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the procedures in place to ensure that houses repossessed under shared ownership are properly maintained while unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31418/12]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

173 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the person whose responsibility it is to maintain a repossessed shared ownership house in the possession of a local authority; if it is acceptable that one year after it was repossessed that it has been let fall into such disrepair that it has now become a health hazard infested by rats, is overgrown with six foot long grass and the fence is falling into the neighbours property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31417/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

173 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the person whose responsibility it is to maintain a repossessed shared ownership house in the possession of a local authority; if it is acceptable that one year after it was repossessed that it has been let fall into such disrepair that it has now become a health hazard infested by rats, is overgrown with six foot long grass and the fence is falling into the neighbours property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31417/12]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

170 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will instruct An Bord Pleanála to make submissions which have been made to it publicly available through its website during the appeals process. [31391/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

170 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will instruct An Bord Pleanála to make submissions which have been made to it publicly available through its website during the appeals process. [31391/12]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

171 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of housing applicants on the local authority waiting list at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; the total number of vacant houses available under various schemes in this area; his plans for these houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31392/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

171 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of housing applicants on the local authority waiting list at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; the total number of vacant houses available under various schemes in this area; his plans for these houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31392/12]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

169 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of housing applicants on all local authority waiting lists in County Kerry; the total number of vacant houses available under the various schemes in the county; his plans for these houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31389/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

169 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of housing applicants on all local authority waiting lists in County Kerry; the total number of vacant houses available under the various schemes in the county; his plans for these houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31389/12]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

167 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing applicants on the local authority waiting list in a town (details supplied) in County Kerry; the number of vacant houses available under different schemes in this area; his plans for these houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31348/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

167 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of housing applicants on the local authority waiting list in a town (details supplied) in County Kerry; the number of vacant houses available under different schemes in this area; his plans for these houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31348/12]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on proposals for regulation of the waste collection industry. [31337/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

165 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on proposals for regulation of the waste collection industry. [31337/12]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households here who have had water meters installed in the past 10 years; and if these meters will be compatible with his proposals to charge for water. [31336/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

164 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households here who have had water meters installed in the past 10 years; and if these meters will be compatible with his proposals to charge for water. [31336/12]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if extra resources and funding will be made available to local authorities to meet the demands under Our Sustainable Future framework. [31335/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

163 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if extra resources and funding will be made available to local authorities to meet the demands under Our Sustainable Future framework. [31335/12]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the Departments that will be represented on the High Level Inter-Departmental Group for Sustainable Development; and the persons who will attend these meetings. [31333/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

162 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the Departments that will be represented on the High Level Inter-Departmental Group for Sustainable Development; and the persons who will attend these meetings. [31333/12]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

168 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a landlord is permitted to pass the household tax or future property tax on to the tenant by making it a condition of the tenancy agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31350/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

168 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a landlord is permitted to pass the household tax or future property tax on to the tenant by making it a condition of the tenancy agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31350/12]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

161 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the assurances that he will give that the household charge is not passed on to tenants in private rented accommodation. [31332/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

161 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the assurances that he will give that the household charge is not passed on to tenants in private rented accommodation. [31332/12]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

166 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that have paid the household charge; the number of these that are entitled to waivers; and the action he will take to meet the shortfall in the funding of local authorities. [31338/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

166 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that have paid the household charge; the number of these that are entitled to waivers; and the action he will take to meet the shortfall in the funding of local authorities. [31338/12]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

160 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that still have to pay the household charges; the way in which and when the money raised will be allocated to local authorities [31331/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

160 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that still have to pay the household charges; the way in which and when the money raised will be allocated to local authorities [31331/12]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

187 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the alignment of local government and local development; the consultation that he intends to have with stakeholders and those affected by the changes, particularly community based organisations. [31458/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

187 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the alignment of local government and local development; the consultation that he intends to have with stakeholders and those affected by the changes, particularly community based organisations. [31458/12]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

159 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the final report on the Alignment of Local Government and Local Development has been published; and when it will go to Cabinet. [31330/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

159 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the final report on the Alignment of Local Government and Local Development has been published; and when it will go to Cabinet. [31330/12]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

157 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of funding the establishment of Irish Water; and the way that it is to be funded. [31327/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

157 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of funding the establishment of Irish Water; and the way that it is to be funded. [31327/12]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

156 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of capital a person is allowed to possess in order to qualify for social housing under his Department guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31285/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

156 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of capital a person is allowed to possess in order to qualify for social housing under his Department guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31285/12]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

155 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons on the rental accommodation scheme in County Kerry in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the total amount paid out for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31427/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

155 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons on the rental accommodation scheme in County Kerry in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the total amount paid out for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31427/12]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

154 Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to deal with high trees and hedges which affect neighbouring properties and residents. [31364/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

154 Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to deal with high trees and hedges which affect neighbouring properties and residents. [31364/12]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

49 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to stop local authorities refusing to carry out maintenance work on units in which tenants are in arrears. [31209/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

49 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to stop local authorities refusing to carry out maintenance work on units in which tenants are in arrears. [31209/12]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

48 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to meet with the St. Teresa’s Gardens Regeneration Board to discuss plans for regenerating this area and the funding requirements. [31211/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

48 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to meet with the St. Teresa’s Gardens Regeneration Board to discuss plans for regenerating this area and the funding requirements. [31211/12]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

47 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reduce pay to the top earners in his Department particularly those earning more than €100,000 per year. [31214/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

47 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reduce pay to the top earners in his Department particularly those earning more than €100,000 per year. [31214/12]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

46 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider an overhaul of the composition of the Building Regulations Advisory Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31204/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

46 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider an overhaul of the composition of the Building Regulations Advisory Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31204/12]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

45 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, in view of the planned development of an EU energy efficiency directive and domestic energy efficiency targets adopted by previous Governments, he has developed a plan of specific energy efficiency targets for local authorities and other agencies under his Department to achieve in a set timeframe; if he has considered such a programme of energy savings in the context of the overall reduction in local government funding; if he will outline the details of such a plan, if available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31202/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

45 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if, in view of the planned development of an EU energy efficiency directive and domestic energy efficiency targets adopted by previous Governments, he has developed a plan of specific energy efficiency targets for local authorities and other agencies under his Department to achieve in a set timeframe; if he has considered such a programme of energy savings in the context of the overall reduction in local government funding; if he will outline the details of such a plan, if available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31202/12]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

44 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an assessment will be undertaken by local authorities of all unfinished estates to determine if residential accommodation is compliant with the Building Control Act 2007 and Building Control Regulations 1997-2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31187/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

44 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an assessment will be undertaken by local authorities of all unfinished estates to determine if residential accommodation is compliant with the Building Control Act 2007 and Building Control Regulations 1997-2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31187/12]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

39 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will put in place guidelines for the detenanting of social housing complexes undergoing renovation to ensure that remaining tenants are not left vulnerable and isolated. [31212/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

39 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will put in place guidelines for the detenanting of social housing complexes undergoing renovation to ensure that remaining tenants are not left vulnerable and isolated. [31212/12]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

38 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that under the rental accommodation scheme landlords can decide to sell property which is part of the tenancy agreement; and the measures he plans to put in place to protect tenants and ensure more secure housing conditions. [31218/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

38 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that under the rental accommodation scheme landlords can decide to sell property which is part of the tenancy agreement; and the measures he plans to put in place to protect tenants and ensure more secure housing conditions. [31218/12]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

37 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he continues to receive information from the various local authorities in respect of arrears of shared ownership or annuity loans; if, as a result he will initiate legislation to address the ongoing situation whereby borrowers are expected to meet repayments in respect of the rental equity which are greater than that applicable to the mortgage equity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31188/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

37 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he continues to receive information from the various local authorities in respect of arrears of shared ownership or annuity loans; if, as a result he will initiate legislation to address the ongoing situation whereby borrowers are expected to meet repayments in respect of the rental equity which are greater than that applicable to the mortgage equity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31188/12]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

36 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider amending the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 by deleting section 15, thus ending the legal immunity of the agency. [31091/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

36 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider amending the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 by deleting section 15, thus ending the legal immunity of the agency. [31091/12]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

34 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the efforts to promote tourism with the Gathering Ireland 2013, the extra efforts that he will make to encourage and assist communities and local authorities to clean up and enhance their areas to ensure that small villages, towns and country roads are litter free, clean and presentable to improve Ireland’s image among the tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29029/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

34 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the efforts to promote tourism with the Gathering Ireland 2013, the extra efforts that he will make to encourage and assist communities and local authorities to clean up and enhance their areas to ensure that small villages, towns and country roads are litter free, clean and presentable to improve Ireland’s image among the tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29029/12]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

33 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of his local government reform document; the timeframe for its publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31180/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

33 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of his local government reform document; the timeframe for its publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31180/12]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

32 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to improve communication between local authorities and tenants to ensure that means tests are updated accurately and any arrears developing are discussed at an early stage. [31210/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

32 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to improve communication between local authorities and tenants to ensure that means tests are updated accurately and any arrears developing are discussed at an early stage. [31210/12]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

30 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish his response to the recommendations contained in the Mahon tribunal report; if the appointment of an independent planning expert (details supplied) means that he will now not proceed with the establishment of an independent planning regulator as recommended by the report of the Mahon tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31203/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

30 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish his response to the recommendations contained in the Mahon tribunal report; if the appointment of an independent planning expert (details supplied) means that he will now not proceed with the establishment of an independent planning regulator as recommended by the report of the Mahon tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31203/12]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

28 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that the recreational use of the country’s reservoirs currently allowed by local authorities will be fully protected when the new water authority is established. [29033/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

28 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that the recreational use of the country’s reservoirs currently allowed by local authorities will be fully protected when the new water authority is established. [29033/12]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

27 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether the 600,000 tonne incinerator at Poolbeg, Dublin, is still required when Ireland is likely to meet its targets for 2016 under the landfill directive; if he will seek a derogation to 2020 under the landfill directive as 12 other European countries already have; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the recent Environmental Protection Agency waste report indicated that Ireland had sufficient landfill capacity for a further 12 years at current rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29032/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

27 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether the 600,000 tonne incinerator at Poolbeg, Dublin, is still required when Ireland is likely to meet its targets for 2016 under the landfill directive; if he will seek a derogation to 2020 under the landfill directive as 12 other European countries already have; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the recent Environmental Protection Agency waste report indicated that Ireland had sufficient landfill capacity for a further 12 years at current rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29032/12]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

25 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to enhance the group sewerage scheme grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29034/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

25 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to enhance the group sewerage scheme grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29034/12]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

42 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to improve turnaround times on social housing units which have become vacant. [31207/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

42 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to improve turnaround times on social housing units which have become vacant. [31207/12]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

40 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to put in place an emergency fund to support local authorities which have vacant units and large housing waiting lists but are unable to fund refurbishment or maintenance work required for retenanting. [31208/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2012

40 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to put in place an emergency fund to support local authorities which have vacant units and large housing waiting lists but are unable to fund refurbishment or maintenance work required for retenanting. [31208/12]

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