Environment

244 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce a planning and development (amendment) Bill to allow for detailed public submissions on zoning. [14201/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

244 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce a planning and development (amendment) Bill to allow for detailed public submissions on zoning. [14201/11]

243 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce a mechanism to require all local authorities to carry out an educational impact assessment for all new zoning for residential development to ensure an adequate supply of school places. [14200/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

243 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce a mechanism to require all local authorities to carry out an educational impact assessment for all new zoning for residential development to ensure an adequate supply of school places. [14200/11]

242 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he will introduce legislation to allow local authorities to take housing estates in charge after three years. [14199/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

242 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he will introduce legislation to allow local authorities to take housing estates in charge after three years. [14199/11]

239 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to drive a waste reduction programme through extension of producer responsibility initiatives and a levy on packaging. [14196/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

239 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to drive a waste reduction programme through extension of producer responsibility initiatives and a levy on packaging. [14196/11]

238 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to move towards zero-carbon homes and the timeframe in which he envisages this happening. [14195/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

238 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to move towards zero-carbon homes and the timeframe in which he envisages this happening. [14195/11]

237 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to initiate urban regeneration projects and the locations of same. [14194/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

237 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to initiate urban regeneration projects and the locations of same. [14194/11]

235 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the State or any agency of the State owns a domain name (details supplied) and the date on which this website will be up and running for the public to use. [14192/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

235 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the State or any agency of the State owns a domain name (details supplied) and the date on which this website will be up and running for the public to use. [14192/11]

233 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a single State building inspectorate service. [14190/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

233 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a single State building inspectorate service. [14190/11]

232 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has implemented a requirement that the Local Government Director of Audit publish an annual report covering all his functions, to be provided to the Oireachtas Committee on the environment; and the date on which the committee will receive the first report. [14189/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

232 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has implemented a requirement that the Local Government Director of Audit publish an annual report covering all his functions, to be provided to the Oireachtas Committee on the environment; and the date on which the committee will receive the first report. [14189/11]

241 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce a mechanism to require all local authorities to develop a transport plan in conjunction with their county or city development plans and local areas plans. [14198/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

241 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce a mechanism to require all local authorities to develop a transport plan in conjunction with their county or city development plans and local areas plans. [14198/11]

240 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure more co-ordinated development and planning that supports local communities instead of the current system, which favours developer-led planning. [14197/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

240 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure more co-ordinated development and planning that supports local communities instead of the current system, which favours developer-led planning. [14197/11]

229 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to amend the strategic planning guideline model. [14186/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

229 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to amend the strategic planning guideline model. [14186/11]

234 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to fundamentally reorganise local governance structures to allow for devolution of much greater decision making to local persons. [14191/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

234 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to fundamentally reorganise local governance structures to allow for devolution of much greater decision making to local persons. [14191/11]

231 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce legislation that will provide councillors with a legal power to seek reports from, and question in public, private sector service providers such as internet and digital TV providers, local banks and private schools on their public service remit. [14188/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

231 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce legislation that will provide councillors with a legal power to seek reports from, and question in public, private sector service providers such as internet and digital TV providers, local banks and private schools on their public service remit. [14188/11]

230 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce legislation that will provide councillors with a legal power to seek reports from and question in public all providers of public services in their area. [14187/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

230 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce legislation that will provide councillors with a legal power to seek reports from and question in public all providers of public services in their area. [14187/11]

228 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will abolish the position of county manager and replace it with a chief executive; and if he will outline the limited range of executive functions that this new chief executive will hold. [14185/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

228 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will abolish the position of county manager and replace it with a chief executive; and if he will outline the limited range of executive functions that this new chief executive will hold. [14185/11]

227 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure all property-related revenues are part of the income stream of local government. [14184/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

227 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure all property-related revenues are part of the income stream of local government. [14184/11]

236 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to merge the local enterprise and job support functions of local, regional and national agencies into a single business and enterprise unit within local authorities. [14193/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

236 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to merge the local enterprise and job support functions of local, regional and national agencies into a single business and enterprise unit within local authorities. [14193/11]

226 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to move community employment and enterprise supports back to local government. [14183/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

226 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to move community employment and enterprise supports back to local government. [14183/11]

225 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the repeated road surface settlement occurring at bus stops throughout the city from wear and tear by heavy duty traffic; if there are specific design standards or specifications for the sub-surface at bus stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14122/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

225 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the repeated road surface settlement occurring at bus stops throughout the city from wear and tear by heavy duty traffic; if there are specific design standards or specifications for the sub-surface at bus stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14122/11]

224 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans regarding the long-term core funding of an organisation (details supplied) to help facilitate its work in providing support and support mechanisms for practitioners working with young persons at risk; his plans to extend its short-term funding beyond June 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14115/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

224 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans regarding the long-term core funding of an organisation (details supplied) to help facilitate its work in providing support and support mechanisms for practitioners working with young persons at risk; his plans to extend its short-term funding beyond June 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14115/11]

223 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of local authority housing loans which have been approved, on a county basis, since January 2011; if he collects data on the length of time taken by local authorities, on a county basis, to process local authority loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14114/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

223 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of local authority housing loans which have been approved, on a county basis, since January 2011; if he collects data on the length of time taken by local authorities, on a county basis, to process local authority loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14114/11]

222 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a club (details supplied) in County Kildare can apply for funding to meet its development proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14130/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2011

222 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a club (details supplied) in County Kildare can apply for funding to meet its development proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14130/11]

Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2011

Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre (an inventory) of federal land to assist with federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of such land. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cost-sharing agreements with states to include any non-federal land in a state in such cadastre. Limits the federal share of any such agreement to 50% of the total cost to a state for including in the cadastre the non-federal land in the state. Requires the Secretary to submit a report describing: (1) any existing land inventories or components of a cadastre, (2) the consolidation of any inventories or components, (3) the use of existing inventories or components of a cadastre, (4) the cost-savings that would be achieved, and (5) recommendations for legislation.

"Roundup"

Austria · National Council · 6 June 2011

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Dagmar Belakowitsch-Jenewein, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend "Roundup" <i>(Unkrautvernichtungsmittel; Gesundheitsgefährdung)</i>

Gesetz zur Änderung des Gesetzes zur Errichtung eines Sondervermögens "Energie- und Klimafonds" (EKFG-ÄndG)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 June 2011

Bereitstellung sämtlicher Einnahmen aus dem Emissionshandel ab 2012 für den beschleunigten Ausstieg aus der Kernenergie, die Förderung umweltschonender Energieversorgung und internationale Klima- und Umweltschutzmaßnahmen zur Kompensation von Einnahmeausfällen durch eine Verkürzung der Laufzeiten der Kernkraftwerke; zentrale Veranschlagung sämtlicher Ausgaben zur Entwicklung des Zukunftsmarkts Elektromobilität im Wirtschaftsplan des Energie- und Klimafonds;<br /> Änderung §§ 2 und 4 Gesetz zur Errichtung eines Sondervermögens Energie- und Klimafonds<br /> <br /> Bezug: Der Gesetzentwurf ist textidentisch mit dem Entwurf der Fraktionen der CDU/CSU und FDP auf BT-Drs 17/6075 D048<br /> Weitere Gesetze des Gesamtpakets zum Atomausstieg bis 2022: N025/N027, N026/N028, E020/E023, E021/E022, D047/D050, J014/J016 und J015/J012<br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beschlussempfehlung des Ausschusses: </span>Begrenzung der Programmausgaben für die Entwicklung der Elektromobilität ab 2014 auf max. 300 Mio. Euro jährlich, Ermöglichung verzinslicher Liquiditätsdarlehen an das Sondervermögen in Ausnahmefällen

FUEL Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2011

Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act or FUEL Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct a seismic inventory of oil and natural gas resources for waters of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Atlantic Region, the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the Alaska Region. Amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, Division C of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, to repeal the moratorium upon oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. Deems to be final and in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and all other federal laws the 2012-2017 oil and gas leasing program issued by the Secretary of the Interior on March 31, 2010. Sets forth a scheme for the disposition of bonuses, rents, and royalties received by the United States for OCS oil and gas leases. Establishes: (1) the Institute for Ocean Energy Safety, (2) the Federal Onshore Energy Development Task Force, and (3) the Next Generation Energy and Efficiency Fund. Expresses the sense of Congress that industry should be encouraged to voluntarily disclose and publicize the chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of the Interior, as part of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project, to designate one field office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in each of specified states to serve as a Renewable Energy Permit Coordination Office. Requires deposit of the federal share of payments from wind or solar development on BLM land in a special BLM Wind and Solar Energy Permit Processing Improvement Fund. Extends funding for the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 through FY2022. Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the BLM, with respect to BLM lands, and the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to National Forest System (NFS) lands, to complete programmatic environmental impact statements to analyze the potential impacts of a program to develop solar, wind, and geothermal energy on such lands. Instructs such Secretary to: (1) arrange with the National Academy of Sciences to study the siting, development, and management of projects for the production of wind, solar, and geothermal energy on all such lands available for energy development. Directs the DOE Secretary to provide technical assistance to designated stakeholders to expedite renewable energy production from certain brownfield sites. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a wind and solar leasing pilot program on BLM and NFS lands. Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to count each gallon of renewable fuel produced from algae in a specified manner. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) make eligible for loan guarantees specified substitute natural gas production facilities; and (2) extend the authorization for programs of civilian nuclear energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application. Expands nuclear energy research programs to replace the Nuclear Power 2010 Program, the Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems Initiative, and research in designs for high-temperature reactors capable of producing large-scale quantities of hydrogen with research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs for: (1) advanced reactor designs and nuclear technologies, (2) small modular reactors, (3) steam-side improvements to nuclear power plants, and (4) certain fuel cycle options. Directs the Secretary of Energy to support the integration of activities that target nuclear energy enabling technologies. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) report to Congress on the quantitative risks associated with the potential of a severe accident arising from the use of civilian nuclear energy technology, (3) arrange with the National Academies to evaluate scientific and technological challenges to the long-term maintenance and safe operation of currently deployed nuclear power reactors, and (3) prepare a database of non-federal user facilities receiving federal funds that may be used for unclassified nuclear energy research. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal the requirement that the prototype nuclear reactor and associated plant for the Next Generation Nuclear Plant project be sited at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho. Requires the plant to be constructed at a location determined by the consortium of appropriate industrial partners through an open and transparent competitive selection process. Instructs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a nuclear energy standards committee. Confers responsibility upon DOE for disposal of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel generated under this Act. Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) declare U.S. policy regarding the national interstate electricity transmission system, (2) direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to coordinate regional planning for integration of an Interconnection-wide transmission plan, (3 ) authorize FERC to permit construction of a high-priority national transmission project, and (4) designate the Secretary of the Interior as the lead agency for coordinating federal authorizations.

Federal Employees Responsible Investment Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2011

Federal Employees Responsible Investment Act - Provides for the establishment of a Corporate Responsibility Stock Index Fund as an investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Directs the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to select a minimum of one index which is a commonly recognized, passively managed index comprised of stocks based on criteria which shall at a minimum include corporate governance, environmental practices, workplace relations and benefits, product safety and impact, international operations and human rights, involvement with repressive regimes, and community relations. Requires that the index's financial track record be comparable to that of the other options available under TSP. Directs that the Fund be invested in a portfolio which shall be designed such that the percentage of the Fund that is invested in each stock is the same as the percentage determined by dividing the aggregate market value of all shares of that stock by the aggregate market value of all shares of all stocks included in such index.

Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2011

Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act of 2011 - Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take appropriate measures to ensure that: (1) the total number of federal employees, beginning in FY2015, does not exceed 90% of the total number of such employees as of September 30, 2011; (2) agencies do not appoint, until the end of FY 2014, more than one employee for every three employees retiring or otherwise separating from government service; and (3) there is no increase in the procurement of service contracts due to this Act unless a cost comparison demonstrates that such contracts would be financially advantageous to the federal government. Requires OMB to continuously monitor all agencies and make a determination whether the total number of federal employees exceeds the limitation imposed by this Act. Prohibits a federal agency from filling any vacancy unless OMB provides written notice to the President and Congress that the number of federal employees does not exceed the limitation established by this Act. Allows the President to waive the workforce limitations imposed by this Act if the President determines that the existence of a state of war or other national security concern or the existence of an extraordinary emergency threatening life, health, public safety, property, or the environment so requires. Allows the President additional discretion to waive such workforce limitations if the President determines that the efficiency of a federal agency or the performance of its critical mission so requires.

Salmon Solutions and Planning Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2011

Salmon Solutions and Planning Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences for scientific analysis of federal salmon recovery actions, including the impact that removal of the&nbsp;four lower Snake River dams would have on recovery of salmon and steelhead populations and any additional actions that may be necessary to achieve recovery of salmon and steelhead populations. Directs: (1) the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a peer-reviewed study of the&nbsp;rail, highway, and Columbia River barge infrastructure improvements that&nbsp;would be necessary to ensure a cost-effective and efficient transportation system for shippers who currently use barge transportation between Lewiston, Idaho, and the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers and who would be unable to do so if the four lower Snake River dams were removed; (2) the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct a peer-reviewed study&nbsp; of the options to replace the power currently generated by such dams if they were removed; (3) the Army Corps of Engineers to analyze riverfront revitalization and restoration opportunities and costs in the event of such removal; and (4) the Bureau of Reclamation to conduct a peer-reviewed analysis of the options and costs regarding any needed modifications to affected irrigation systems, cooling systems, and private wells if the dams were removed. Sets forth the congressional determination that the Secretary of the Army may remove the four lower Snake River dams. Directs the Secretary to reevaluate and update the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Final Lower Snake River Juvenile Salmon Migration Feasibility Report/Environmental Impact Statement (February 2002) pursuant to new information.

127 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will be made in relation to agri-environment options scheme to persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13989/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2011

127 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will be made in relation to agri-environment options scheme to persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13989/11]

105 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is funding available for restoration and associated works on thatched cottages. [14057/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2011

105 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there is funding available for restoration and associated works on thatched cottages. [14057/11]

104 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a final decision will be made with regard to Kerry County Council funding contribution towards the Waterville water and sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13951/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2011

104 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a final decision will be made with regard to Kerry County Council funding contribution towards the Waterville water and sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13951/11]

103 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the need for a regional waste water treatment plant as outlined in the greater Dublin strategic drainage study; and if he will mandate the local authorities to consider alternative methods of treatment. [13950/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2011

103 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the need for a regional waste water treatment plant as outlined in the greater Dublin strategic drainage study; and if he will mandate the local authorities to consider alternative methods of treatment. [13950/11]

102 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the concerns received by him from the European Commission on the basis of Article 28 of Regulation 1698/2005 in relation to the rural development programme for projects (details supplied); his views on these concerns; if the concerns relate to specific applications or to the general operation of the rural development programme; the action he will take following these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14018/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2011

102 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the concerns received by him from the European Commission on the basis of Article 28 of Regulation 1698/2005 in relation to the rural development programme for projects (details supplied); his views on these concerns; if the concerns relate to specific applications or to the general operation of the rural development programme; the action he will take following these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14018/11]

THREE-D Act of 2011

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 2011

Technology Helps Revamp, Evaluate, and Expedite Designs Act of 2011 or THREE-D Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to identify and encourage the use of advanced technologies, including 3-dimensional modeling and simulation software, during environmental, planning, financial management, design, simulation, and construction processes of federal-aid highway projects. Authorizes the Secretary to develop and implement incentives to accelerate the use of such technologies on such projects.

Notice of the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons

European Union · Council of the European Union · 2 June 2011

Umweltinformationsgesetz: Abfrage von Umweltinformationen 2009 und 2010

Austria · National Council · 1 June 2011

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Umweltinformationsgesetz: Abfrage von Umweltinformationen 2009 und 2010

166 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps which can be taken by local authorities to force landlords to maintain properties which are not vacant; his plans to review these powers in view of current problems throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13938/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

166 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps which can be taken by local authorities to force landlords to maintain properties which are not vacant; his plans to review these powers in view of current problems throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13938/11]

165 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the maximum lease period for which the local authority can enter under the rental accommodation scheme; his plans to review same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13937/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

165 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the maximum lease period for which the local authority can enter under the rental accommodation scheme; his plans to review same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13937/11]

164 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the specific services that the Local Government Management Services Board provides to the County and City Managers Association; if the Local Government Management Services Board provides administrative and secretarial staffing for the County and City Managers Association; if the Local Government Management Services Board provides office accommodation for the County and City Managers’ Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13906/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

164 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the specific services that the Local Government Management Services Board provides to the County and City Managers Association; if the Local Government Management Services Board provides administrative and secretarial staffing for the County and City Managers Association; if the Local Government Management Services Board provides office accommodation for the County and City Managers’ Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13906/11]

163 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 25 May 2011, the number of written submissions, if any, that his Department received from the County and City Managers Association in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the dates the submissions were received; the main matters covered in the submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13901/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

163 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 25 May 2011, the number of written submissions, if any, that his Department received from the County and City Managers Association in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the dates the submissions were received; the main matters covered in the submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13901/11]

161 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way development charges, as levied by local authorities on the granting of planning permission for one-off houses, are spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13898/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

161 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way development charges, as levied by local authorities on the granting of planning permission for one-off houses, are spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13898/11]

162 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the surplus or debit balance of each county and city council, as outlined in their respective annual financial statement for the financial year ended 31 December 2010 including the deficit or surplus for the year; the opening debit balance, if any, for the year; the closing debit balance, if any, for the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13899/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

162 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the surplus or debit balance of each county and city council, as outlined in their respective annual financial statement for the financial year ended 31 December 2010 including the deficit or surplus for the year; the opening debit balance, if any, for the year; the closing debit balance, if any, for the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13899/11]

160 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the surplus or debit balance of each county and city council, as outlined in their respective annual financial statement for the financial year ended 31 December 2008 including the deficit or surplus for the year; the opening debit balance, if any, for the year; the closing debit balance, if any, for the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13897/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

160 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the surplus or debit balance of each county and city council, as outlined in their respective annual financial statement for the financial year ended 31 December 2008 including the deficit or surplus for the year; the opening debit balance, if any, for the year; the closing debit balance, if any, for the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13897/11]

159 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 264 and 271 of 5 April 2011, when the Office of Public Works working group report on the former ISPAT site at Haulbowline, County Cork, will be delivered to Government and published; the further remediation works, including removal of contaminated substances, that is required to address health concerns in the Cobh and Cork Harbour area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13884/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

159 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 264 and 271 of 5 April 2011, when the Office of Public Works working group report on the former ISPAT site at Haulbowline, County Cork, will be delivered to Government and published; the further remediation works, including removal of contaminated substances, that is required to address health concerns in the Cobh and Cork Harbour area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13884/11]

158 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on the activities and programme of the Fingal leadership partnership programme; the actions the organisation has taken to support enterprise and job creation in Howth, Sutton, Baldoyle and Portmarnock in Dublin North-East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13881/11]

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158 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on the activities and programme of the Fingal leadership partnership programme; the actions the organisation has taken to support enterprise and job creation in Howth, Sutton, Baldoyle and Portmarnock in Dublin North-East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13881/11]

157 Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will issue to approve a sewerage scheme at Kinvara Sewerage, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13804/11]

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157 Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will issue to approve a sewerage scheme at Kinvara Sewerage, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13804/11]

156 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of times the steering committee co-ordinating activities for the European Year of Volunteering has met since it was established in July 2010; the activities and events being organised by the steering group to celebrate the European Year of Volunteering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13799/11]

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156 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of times the steering committee co-ordinating activities for the European Year of Volunteering has met since it was established in July 2010; the activities and events being organised by the steering group to celebrate the European Year of Volunteering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13799/11]

155 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made towards establishing a structured dialogue process with the community and voluntary pillar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13798/11]

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155 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made towards establishing a structured dialogue process with the community and voluntary pillar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13798/11]