Environment

183 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 344 of 8 February 2006, if his Department has received a submission of Clare County Council’s revised preliminary report for the Broadford sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15863/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2006

183 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 344 of 8 February 2006, if his Department has received a submission of Clare County Council’s revised preliminary report for the Broadford sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15863/06]

182 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will meet a delegation from Roscommon, Sligo and Mayo county councils regarding their proposals for the R294 which was submitted to his Department; if he will approve funding for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15827/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2006

182 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will meet a delegation from Roscommon, Sligo and Mayo county councils regarding their proposals for the R294 which was submitted to his Department; if he will approve funding for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15827/06]

181 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the result of a meeting between his officials and Teagasc last week on the nitrates action plan; if a formal submission has been made to the EU Commission based on the Teagasc recommendations; if it has the support of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15822/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2006

181 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the result of a meeting between his officials and Teagasc last week on the nitrates action plan; if a formal submission has been made to the EU Commission based on the Teagasc recommendations; if it has the support of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15822/06]

180 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage it is at; the breakdown of each stage to date; and when this project will commence construction. [15821/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2006

180 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the stage it is at; the breakdown of each stage to date; and when this project will commence construction. [15821/06]

179 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the value of improvements carried out by tenants of local authority houses can be taken into account by being subtracted from the price of the house in the event of the house being valued with a view to it being purchased by the tenant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15807/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2006

179 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the value of improvements carried out by tenants of local authority houses can be taken into account by being subtracted from the price of the house in the event of the house being valued with a view to it being purchased by the tenant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15807/06]

178 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the ERA and local authorities should have no role in the inspection of farms under Articles 29 and 30 of the nitrates directive unless there is prima facie evidence of pollution arising from activities on a particular farm; if an inspection protocol required under Article 30 will be developed as soon as possible to reflect this principle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15746/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2006

178 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the ERA and local authorities should have no role in the inspection of farms under Articles 29 and 30 of the nitrates directive unless there is prima facie evidence of pollution arising from activities on a particular farm; if an inspection protocol required under Article 30 will be developed as soon as possible to reflect this principle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15746/06]

Los Angeles River Revitalization Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2006

Los Angeles River Revitalization Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army, in coordination with the City of Los Angeles, to submit a project-specific plan for the revitalization of the Los Angeles River that is consistent with the goals of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan. Directs the Secretary to offer to enter into a binding agreement with the City and any other non-federal sponsor to carry out the plan and to pay at least 50% of the costs. Authorizes the Secretary to recommend any locally-preferred project as an alternative to a measure proposed in the plan. Requires each such project to be included in the feasibility report or in an environmental impact statement or analysis. Authorizes the Secretary to construct a pilot project to provide information to develop the plan. Directs the Secretary to: (1) offer to enter into a binding agreement with the City and any other non-federal sponsor to carry out each such pilot project and to pay at least 35% of the costs; and (2) assign a priority to each project. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations for a Los Angeles River water reuse project, including measures for environmental restoration and revitalization.

Los Angeles River Revitalization Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2006

Los Angeles River Revitalization Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army, in coordination with the City of Los Angeles, to submit a project-specific plan for the revitalization of the Los Angeles River that is consistent with the goals of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan. Directs the Secretary to offer to enter into a binding agreement with the City and any other non-federal sponsor to carry out the plan and to pay at least 50% of the costs. Authorizes the Secretary to recommend any locally-preferred project as an alternative to a measure proposed in the plan. Requires each such project to be included in the feasibility report or in an environmental impact statement or analysis. Authorizes the Secretary to construct a pilot project to provide information to develop the plan. Directs the Secretary to: (1) offer to enter into a binding agreement with the City and any other non-federal sponsor to carry out each such pilot project and to pay at least 35% of the costs; and (2) assign a priority to each project. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize appropriations for a Los Angeles River water reuse project, including measures for environmental restoration and revitalization.

Environment and Public Health Restoration Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2006

Environment and Public Health Restoration Act of 2006 - States that it is U.S. government policy to work with states, territories, tribal governments, international organizations, and foreign governments to act as a steward of the environment for the benefit of public health, to maintain air quality and water quality, to sustain the diversity of plant and animal species, to combat global climate change, and to protect the environment for future generations. Requires the President to enter into an arrangement under which the National Academy of Sciences will: (1) study and report to the public, Congress, and implementing agencies on the impact on public health, air quality, water quality, wildlife, and the environment of specified clean water, clean air, and forest and land management regulations, laws, and proposed laws; and (2) make recommendations to maintain, restore, or improve protections for public health or the environment in each of such regulations, laws, or proposed laws. Requires the head of each federal agency that issued or implemented such laws or regulations to submit to Congress a plan describing steps to restore or improve such protections.

REAUTHORIZATION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U.S. ATTORNEYS, CIVIL DIVISION, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U.S. TRUSTEES, AND OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL

United States · United States House of Representatives · 26 April 2006

244 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will remove the requirement for non-party independent candidates in elections to have 15 assentors for local elections and 30 assentors for general elections, such practice being undemocratic in requiring members of the public to publicly identify with a candidate at election time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15725/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2006

244 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will remove the requirement for non-party independent candidates in elections to have 15 assentors for local elections and 30 assentors for general elections, such practice being undemocratic in requiring members of the public to publicly identify with a candidate at election time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15725/06]

243 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has issued guidance to local authorities on the implementation of the Planning and Development Act 2001 as it relates to unauthorised developments in view of the reasoned judgement by the European Commission which sought to outlaw permission to retain structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15724/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2006

243 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has issued guidance to local authorities on the implementation of the Planning and Development Act 2001 as it relates to unauthorised developments in view of the reasoned judgement by the European Commission which sought to outlaw permission to retain structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15724/06]

242 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the directive he has issued to Mayo County Council regarding the water supply in the Cloontia and Doocastle region in County Sligo; if his attention has been drawn to the conditions this person encountered due to lack of a basic adequate water supply; the steps he will take to redress this matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15617/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2006

242 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the directive he has issued to Mayo County Council regarding the water supply in the Cloontia and Doocastle region in County Sligo; if his attention has been drawn to the conditions this person encountered due to lack of a basic adequate water supply; the steps he will take to redress this matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15617/06]

241 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15616/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2006

241 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15616/06]

240 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed sewerage scheme for Killybegs, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15587/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2006

240 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed sewerage scheme for Killybegs, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15587/06]

A resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Crop Science Society of America.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2006

Recognizes the 50th anniversary year of the Crop Science Society of America, and commends the Society for 50 years of dedicated service to advancing crop science. Acknowledges the promise of the Society to continue enriching the lives of U.S. citizens by improving stewardship of the environment, combating world hunger, and enhancing the quality of life. Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the President of the Crop Science Society of America.

Verbreitung eines Magazins zur Atompolitik durch das Bundesumweltministerium im Rahmen der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit der Bundesregierung im Vorfeld des 20. Jahrestages des Reaktorunglücks von Tschernobyl (G-SIG: 16010535)

Germany · German Bundestag · 26 April 2006

Magazin des BMU zur Atompolitik anläßlich des 20. Jahrestags von Tschernobyl, Umstieg in der Energiepolitik, Laufzeit für deutsche Kernenergieanlagen

1012 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has legal advisers of its own, naming the officers in question; and the reason effect has not been given to the recommendation in the report of the review into the law offices of the State 1997 that legal advice should be given to the Government only by the Attorney General and his office. [15805/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1012 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has legal advisers of its own, naming the officers in question; and the reason effect has not been given to the recommendation in the report of the review into the law offices of the State 1997 that legal advice should be given to the Government only by the Attorney General and his office. [15805/06]

1011 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal advisers or other qualified lawyers employed in a professional capacity by State bodies under the aegis of his Department. [15791/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1011 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal advisers or other qualified lawyers employed in a professional capacity by State bodies under the aegis of his Department. [15791/06]

1010 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has sought legal advice from outside legal advisers; and the fees paid to each such legal adviser in 2004 and 2005. [15777/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1010 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has sought legal advice from outside legal advisers; and the fees paid to each such legal adviser in 2004 and 2005. [15777/06]

1009 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether local authorities, where there is substantial population growth, are suffering from the public service embargo; and if he intends to request the lifting of the embargo for such local authorities. [15553/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1009 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether local authorities, where there is substantial population growth, are suffering from the public service embargo; and if he intends to request the lifting of the embargo for such local authorities. [15553/06]

1008 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has met interest groups to date in 2006 in relation to the issuing of regulations under the Local Government Act 2001 to allow, by order, the establishment of new town councils; and the details of same if applicable. [15552/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1008 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has met interest groups to date in 2006 in relation to the issuing of regulations under the Local Government Act 2001 to allow, by order, the establishment of new town councils; and the details of same if applicable. [15552/06]

1007 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will supply the information requested in Question No. 247 of 2 March 2006. [15550/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1007 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will supply the information requested in Question No. 247 of 2 March 2006. [15550/06]

1006 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the upper Liffey valley sewerage scheme. [15549/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1006 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve the upper Liffey valley sewerage scheme. [15549/06]

1005 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has approved the contract documents for the lower Liffey valley sewerage scheme. [15548/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1005 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has approved the contract documents for the lower Liffey valley sewerage scheme. [15548/06]

1004 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 867 of 21 March 2006, the status of the application with his Department from Roscommon County Council to fund the construction of 16 sewerage schemes in the county; when these projects will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15338/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1004 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Question No. 867 of 21 March 2006, the status of the application with his Department from Roscommon County Council to fund the construction of 16 sewerage schemes in the county; when these projects will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15338/06]

1003 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he accepts that there is an unfairness in the method by which the farming community are charged for the cost of meters for the supply of water to their farms; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that for many farmers, particularly in the west of Ireland who have fragmented farms, in many cases farmers with only 30 or 40 acres of land have their holdings extended across six or seven fragmented farms which means that they have to pay the full rate for six or seven meters; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this is a major financial burden on small farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15186/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1003 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he accepts that there is an unfairness in the method by which the farming community are charged for the cost of meters for the supply of water to their farms; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that for many farmers, particularly in the west of Ireland who have fragmented farms, in many cases farmers with only 30 or 40 acres of land have their holdings extended across six or seven fragmented farms which means that they have to pay the full rate for six or seven meters; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this is a major financial burden on small farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15186/06]

1002 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions he has had with the Department of Finance in the matter of the introduction of a national waiver scheme for refuse charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15184/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1002 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions he has had with the Department of Finance in the matter of the introduction of a national waiver scheme for refuse charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15184/06]

1001 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if assessments have been carried out by his Department in the storage procedures of the ancillary equipment for the electronic voting machines; if progress has been made on the proposed central storage of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15093/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1001 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if assessments have been carried out by his Department in the storage procedures of the ancillary equipment for the electronic voting machines; if progress has been made on the proposed central storage of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15093/06]

1000 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if assessments have been carried out by his Department into the storage procedures of the electronic voting machines; if progress has been made on the proposed central storage of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15092/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

1000 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if assessments have been carried out by his Department into the storage procedures of the electronic voting machines; if progress has been made on the proposed central storage of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15092/06]

999 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a report has been carried out by his Department regarding the use of electronic voting machines in future elections; the conclusions of these assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15091/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

999 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a report has been carried out by his Department regarding the use of electronic voting machines in future elections; the conclusions of these assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15091/06]

998 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated costs in 2006 for storage of the electronic voting machines and ancillary equipment in each constituency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15090/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

998 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated costs in 2006 for storage of the electronic voting machines and ancillary equipment in each constituency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15090/06]

997 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will put pressure on the National Roads Authority and Mayo County Council to bring the Castlebar to Belmullet road to standard as it is down to a single lane and the amount of traffic is ever-increasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15062/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

997 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will put pressure on the National Roads Authority and Mayo County Council to bring the Castlebar to Belmullet road to standard as it is down to a single lane and the amount of traffic is ever-increasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15062/06]

994 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has outlined a certain set of rules in relation to e-mail planning submissions; his views on whether it is inconsistent for local authorities to accept same sometimes and not at other times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15059/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

994 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has outlined a certain set of rules in relation to e-mail planning submissions; his views on whether it is inconsistent for local authorities to accept same sometimes and not at other times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15059/06]

993 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government what constitutes a medical condition in the context of the rural planning guidelines 2005; if a planner can overrule a medical consultant’s professional opinion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15058/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

993 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government what constitutes a medical condition in the context of the rural planning guidelines 2005; if a planner can overrule a medical consultant’s professional opinion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15058/06]

995 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if children born in an area are constituted as local in the context of the 2005 rural planning guidelines; if this should be taken into account in the overall evaluation of a family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15060/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

995 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if children born in an area are constituted as local in the context of the 2005 rural planning guidelines; if this should be taken into account in the overall evaluation of a family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15060/06]

992 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government what constitutes a local person in the context of the 2005 rural planning guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15057/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

992 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government what constitutes a local person in the context of the 2005 rural planning guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15057/06]

990 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction funding for an extension to a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo. [15049/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

990 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction funding for an extension to a sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo. [15049/06]

989 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria required for a person to apply for a wind farm on their own lands; if common criteria exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15047/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

989 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria required for a person to apply for a wind farm on their own lands; if common criteria exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15047/06]

988 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if adequate funding will be given or received by Kildare County Council for the provision, commissioning and completion of the third stage of the fire station in Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15005/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

988 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if adequate funding will be given or received by Kildare County Council for the provision, commissioning and completion of the third stage of the fire station in Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15005/06]

987 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a statutory body to co-ordinate, manage, develop and protect the waters and lands surrounding Dublin Bay and to grant greater provision and protection of public amenities will be set up; if a master plan on building height and a coastal zone plan will be drawn up; and if he will work with the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Minister for Transport on these matters. [14908/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

987 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a statutory body to co-ordinate, manage, develop and protect the waters and lands surrounding Dublin Bay and to grant greater provision and protection of public amenities will be set up; if a master plan on building height and a coastal zone plan will be drawn up; and if he will work with the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Minister for Transport on these matters. [14908/06]

986 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government will make the necessary funding available to Galway County Council and Galway City Council in order that they will be able to sanction grant aid to elderly people for repairs to their houses under the essential repairs grant; and when the necessary funds will be made available to Galway County Council and Galway City Council to enable them to begin dealing with grants for necessary repairs to the homes of elderly people. [14894/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

986 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government will make the necessary funding available to Galway County Council and Galway City Council in order that they will be able to sanction grant aid to elderly people for repairs to their houses under the essential repairs grant; and when the necessary funds will be made available to Galway County Council and Galway City Council to enable them to begin dealing with grants for necessary repairs to the homes of elderly people. [14894/06]

985 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made regarding the situation where essential repair grants for the elderly and special housing aid for the elderly grants are dealt with by two different Departments; when a decision will be made that all these grant applications should be dealt with by one Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14892/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

985 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made regarding the situation where essential repair grants for the elderly and special housing aid for the elderly grants are dealt with by two different Departments; when a decision will be made that all these grant applications should be dealt with by one Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14892/06]

984 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to limit the height of boundary trees in urban settings; and his views on an outright ban on Leylandii, which are wholly inappropriate in an urban setting and the cause of much tension between neighbours. [14851/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

984 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to limit the height of boundary trees in urban settings; and his views on an outright ban on Leylandii, which are wholly inappropriate in an urban setting and the cause of much tension between neighbours. [14851/06]

983 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on water charges for national schools; if these rates are in line with policy governing this area; the way in which the standard rate is calculated; if the rates increase with the size of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14824/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

983 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on water charges for national schools; if these rates are in line with policy governing this area; the way in which the standard rate is calculated; if the rates increase with the size of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14824/06]

982 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage of a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; when the construction phase will commence; and when the centre will open. [14809/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

982 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage of a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; when the construction phase will commence; and when the centre will open. [14809/06]

981 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify the management of fishing at Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14797/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

981 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify the management of fishing at Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14797/06]

979 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application for road traffic accident equipment for the County Kilkenny fire service will be approved as a matter of urgency; if the process will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14772/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

979 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application for road traffic accident equipment for the County Kilkenny fire service will be approved as a matter of urgency; if the process will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14772/06]

978 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the contract documents for the Doolin, Ballyvaughan and Corofin sewerage scheme have been prepared; when the contract will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14754/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

978 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the contract documents for the Doolin, Ballyvaughan and Corofin sewerage scheme have been prepared; when the contract will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14754/06]

977 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the pilot scheme that his Department is funding in north Tipperary to test new methods of dealing with waste water from smaller agglomerations, including the system of retaining existing septic tanks but transferring septic tank effluent by low-cost small-bore pipework for treatment at a central treatment plant, is applicable to such settlements in Clare as Feakle, Quilty, Scarriff, Labasheeda, Cooraclare and Carrigaholt; the average cost per house for such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14753/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

977 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the pilot scheme that his Department is funding in north Tipperary to test new methods of dealing with waste water from smaller agglomerations, including the system of retaining existing septic tanks but transferring septic tank effluent by low-cost small-bore pipework for treatment at a central treatment plant, is applicable to such settlements in Clare as Feakle, Quilty, Scarriff, Labasheeda, Cooraclare and Carrigaholt; the average cost per house for such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14753/06]