Environment

107 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the new property tax report which was to recommend site valuation charges was due for publication at the end of April has not been published; the reason it was deferred; when will it be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24782/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2012

107 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the new property tax report which was to recommend site valuation charges was due for publication at the end of April has not been published; the reason it was deferred; when will it be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24782/12]

106 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding redundancy payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24738/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2012

106 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding redundancy payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24738/12]

105 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the provision of the option of paying car tax in monthly instalments, at present, payment can be made annually, or in six or three month instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24635/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2012

105 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding the provision of the option of paying car tax in monthly instalments, at present, payment can be made annually, or in six or three month instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24635/12]

A resolution designating May 18, 2012, as "Endangered Species Day".

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2012

Designates May 18, 2012, as Endangered Species Day. Encourages: (1) schools to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching and informing students about threats to, and efforts to restore, endangered species; (2) organizations, businesses, private landowners, and agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate in developing educational information for use in schools; and (3) people to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and opportunities to promote species conservation.

Elektroheizungen

Austria · National Council · 16 May 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Elektroheizungen

Elektroheizungen

Austria · National Council · 16 May 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Elektroheizungen

Klagsrecht für Umweltorganisationen

Austria · National Council · 16 May 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Klagsrecht für Umweltorganisationen

rechtliche Absicherung von Bürgerbeteiligungsmodellen bei regionalen Energieversorgungseinrichtungen

Austria · National Council · 16 May 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend rechtliche Absicherung von Bürgerbeteiligungsmodellen bei regionalen Energieversorgungseinrichtungen

UVP-Pflicht für Probebohrungen

Austria · National Council · 16 May 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend UVP <i>(Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfungs)</i> -Pflicht für Probebohrungen <i>(zur Förderung von Gas aus unkonvetionellen Lagerstätten)</i>

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013

United States · United States Senate · 16 May 2012

166 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the remaining 25% will be paid in relation to the agri-environment options scheme 2010 and 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24499/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

166 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the remaining 25% will be paid in relation to the agri-environment options scheme 2010 and 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24499/12]

164 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assistance available to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the changes to the agri-environment option scheme option. [24433/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

164 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assistance available to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the changes to the agri-environment option scheme option. [24433/12]

163 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications nationally under the agri-environment options scheme for 2010 and 2011 that are still waiting payment; the number of these cases in County Tipperary; the reasons for the delay in same; the steps being taken to resolve this delay; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused as a result of this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24413/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

163 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications nationally under the agri-environment options scheme for 2010 and 2011 that are still waiting payment; the number of these cases in County Tipperary; the reasons for the delay in same; the steps being taken to resolve this delay; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused as a result of this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24413/12]

140 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which motor tax payable on a specific model of car can vary considerably depending on the date of purchase; his plans to address this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter [24484/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

140 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which motor tax payable on a specific model of car can vary considerably depending on the date of purchase; his plans to address this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter [24484/12]

139 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will be in a position to announce the long-term property tax scheme; if he is reportedly considering including all land in that scheme; the approximate sums that might be realised from a general land property tax as is common across most of the EU towards the continuing gap in the primary general government deficit and for a fair resolution of the fiscal problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24480/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

139 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will be in a position to announce the long-term property tax scheme; if he is reportedly considering including all land in that scheme; the approximate sums that might be realised from a general land property tax as is common across most of the EU towards the continuing gap in the primary general government deficit and for a fair resolution of the fiscal problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24480/12]

138 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the high numbers of applicants waiting for rehousing through social housing programmes across local authorities; the number by which he expects the lists to be reduced in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24479/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

138 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the high numbers of applicants waiting for rehousing through social housing programmes across local authorities; the number by which he expects the lists to be reduced in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24479/12]

137 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the main approach with which the housing list across Ireland will be addressed in 2012; the number of persons and families that may expect to be rehoused in social housing during 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24478/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

137 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the main approach with which the housing list across Ireland will be addressed in 2012; the number of persons and families that may expect to be rehoused in social housing during 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24478/12]

136 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to address problems with flooding in Dublin as a result of poor weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24453/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

136 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to address problems with flooding in Dublin as a result of poor weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24453/12]

135 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 8 December 2011, the current status of discussions as outlined in his previous answer; the progress that has been made in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24415/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

135 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 8 December 2011, the current status of discussions as outlined in his previous answer; the progress that has been made in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24415/12]

134 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, statistics of those who have paid the household charge by the number of housing units owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24391/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

134 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, statistics of those who have paid the household charge by the number of housing units owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24391/12]

133 Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the expenditure of regeneration funding on consultants, firms providing professional services and organisations providing community support in respect of a regeneration project in County Sligo, for the years 2008 and 2009; the names of the said consultants, firms or organisations; the sum that each received; the service that each provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24386/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

133 Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the expenditure of regeneration funding on consultants, firms providing professional services and organisations providing community support in respect of a regeneration project in County Sligo, for the years 2008 and 2009; the names of the said consultants, firms or organisations; the sum that each received; the service that each provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24386/12]

132 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that have paid and registered for the household charge to date; the number of households that have registered for waivers or exemptions to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24373/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

132 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that have paid and registered for the household charge to date; the number of households that have registered for waivers or exemptions to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24373/12]

131 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that paid a penalty for late payment of the household charge to date; the amount of money in total that has been received in penalties to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24372/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

131 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households that paid a penalty for late payment of the household charge to date; the amount of money in total that has been received in penalties to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24372/12]

130 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households registered as being entitled to a waiver in respect of the household charge on grounds of being in an unfinished estate; the way this compares to the numbers of houses known by his Department to be in unfinished housing estates; the attempts that have been made to contact those households living in qualifying unfinished housing estates that have not registered to ensure that they do register for this waiver; the checks that have been made to ensure no household in a qualifying unfinished housing estate has inadvertently paid the charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24371/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

130 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households registered as being entitled to a waiver in respect of the household charge on grounds of being in an unfinished estate; the way this compares to the numbers of houses known by his Department to be in unfinished housing estates; the attempts that have been made to contact those households living in qualifying unfinished housing estates that have not registered to ensure that they do register for this waiver; the checks that have been made to ensure no household in a qualifying unfinished housing estate has inadvertently paid the charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24371/12]

129 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households registered for an exemption on grounds of being in receipt of mortgage interest supplement; the way this compares to the numbers of households in receipt of this payment according to the records of her Department; if any attempt has been made to contact those who have not registered for the exemption in particular in case the persons concerned who do not realise they are entitled to a waiver and have either not registered and not paid are unaware of the exemption or that they have paid because they are unaware of the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24362/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

129 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households registered for an exemption on grounds of being in receipt of mortgage interest supplement; the way this compares to the numbers of households in receipt of this payment according to the records of her Department; if any attempt has been made to contact those who have not registered for the exemption in particular in case the persons concerned who do not realise they are entitled to a waiver and have either not registered and not paid are unaware of the exemption or that they have paid because they are unaware of the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24362/12]

128 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the controls, regulations and prohibitions, if any, on the provision of occasional car parking for reward on private land, that is close to sporting or other such events; if there are any regulations on same; if same can be outlined and if enforcing authority, if any, can be outlined. [24585/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

128 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the controls, regulations and prohibitions, if any, on the provision of occasional car parking for reward on private land, that is close to sporting or other such events; if there are any regulations on same; if same can be outlined and if enforcing authority, if any, can be outlined. [24585/12]

26 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it has been possible to put in place structures whereby the requisite number of junior hospital doctors become available to hospitals throughout the country on graduation from medical school having particular regard to the dual need of the health service and the need for medical graduates to obtain first hand experience in an environment with which they are familiar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24189/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2012

26 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which it has been possible to put in place structures whereby the requisite number of junior hospital doctors become available to hospitals throughout the country on graduation from medical school having particular regard to the dual need of the health service and the need for medical graduates to obtain first hand experience in an environment with which they are familiar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24189/12]

Inclusive Home Design Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2012

Inclusive Home Design Act of 2012 - Requires, with exceptions, newly constructed, federally assisted single family houses and town houses to include at least one level that complies with the following accessibility features for persons with disabilities: (1) accessible entrance, (2) accessible interior doors, (3) accessible environmental controls, and (4) accessible habitable space and an accessible bathroom. Requires: (1) each applicant for federal financial assistance to submit compliance assurances to the relevant federal agency, and (2) each person who arranges for design or construction of a covered dwelling to submit architectural and construction plans for state or local approval. Prohibits federal financial assistance to a state or local government unit unless the recipient is taking certain enforcement actions with regard to covered dwellings. Permits: (1) private civil actions in a U.S. district court or state court for violations of this Act, and (2) the Attorney General to commence civil actions or intervene in civil actions under this Act.

Jaarverslag Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu 2011

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 May 2012

Jaarverslag Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu 2011

Rapport van de Algemene Rekenkamer bij het jaarverslag over Infrastructuur en Milieu 2011

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 May 2012

Rapport van de Algemene Rekenkamer bij het jaarverslag over Infrastructuur en Milieu 2011

Slotwet Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu 2011

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 May 2012

Slotwet Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu 2011

Bergbauregionen

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Andrea Gessl-Ranftl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wissenschaft und Forschung betreffend Bergbauregionen

Bergbauregionen

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Andrea Gessl-Ranftl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend Bergbauregionen

Klassifizierung von Erdaushub als Abfall

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Leopold Mayerhofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Klassifizierung von Erdaushub als Abfall

"Fracking" in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Rainer Widmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend "Fracking" in Österreich <i>(Verfahren zur Förderung von Gas aus unkonventionellen</i> <i>Lagerstätten)</i>

Bergbauregionen

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Andrea Gessl-Ranftl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Bergbauregionen

Bergbauregionen

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Andrea Gessl-Ranftl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Arbeit, Soziales und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Bergbauregionen

Bergbauregionen

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Andrea Gessl-Ranftl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Bergbauregionen

Umweltförderung für photokatalytische Luftreinigung

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Umweltförderung für photokatalytische Luftreinigung

sofortigen Zulassungsstopp und neuerliche Risikobewertung für Pflanzenschutzmittel mit dem Wirkstoff Chlorpyrifos

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Gerhard Huber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend sofortigen Zulassungsstopp und neuerliche Risikobewertung für Pflanzenschutzmittel mit dem Wirkstoff Chlorpyrifos

die Verwendung drehzahlgeregelter Heizungspumpen

Austria · National Council · 15 May 2012

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Gerhard Deimek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Verwendung drehzahlgeregelter Heizungspumpen

423 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline in tabular form the existing and newly proposed harbour fees in each of the State controlled harbour centres; the implications these changes will have; if he will consider freezing or reducing the charges instead, in view of the prevailing economic environment which is proving challenging to fishermen and coastal communities. [24150/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2012

423 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline in tabular form the existing and newly proposed harbour fees in each of the State controlled harbour centres; the implications these changes will have; if he will consider freezing or reducing the charges instead, in view of the prevailing economic environment which is proving challenging to fishermen and coastal communities. [24150/12]

408 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the agri environment option scheme 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23795/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2012

408 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the agri environment option scheme 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23795/12]

361 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the appointments made by him to State boards under the remit of his Department since March 2011 that were advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24244/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2012

361 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the appointments made by him to State boards under the remit of his Department since March 2011 that were advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24244/12]

360 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of overtime for staffing local authority offices to facilitate the payment of the household charge on 31 March 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24226/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2012

360 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of overtime for staffing local authority offices to facilitate the payment of the household charge on 31 March 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24226/12]

359 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question Nos 187 and 193 of 28 March 2012, if he will clarify the answer (details supplied) [24185/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2012

359 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question Nos 187 and 193 of 28 March 2012, if he will clarify the answer (details supplied) [24185/12]

358 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way a person applies to be on an incremental purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24179/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2012

358 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way a person applies to be on an incremental purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24179/12]

356 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views in relation to the non principal private residence charge being applied to the family home of persons that are forced to emigrate to find employment on a temporary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24160/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2012

356 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views in relation to the non principal private residence charge being applied to the family home of persons that are forced to emigrate to find employment on a temporary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24160/12]

355 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding household charge or property tax payments for the next three years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24159/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2012

355 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding household charge or property tax payments for the next three years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24159/12]

354 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the location of the 300,000 homes that cannot be installed with water meters. [24095/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2012

354 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the location of the 300,000 homes that cannot be installed with water meters. [24095/12]