Environment

545 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent on developing an on-line facility to allow notification of change of vehicle ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11972/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

545 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent on developing an on-line facility to allow notification of change of vehicle ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11972/06]

544 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made on the Shanagolden-Foynes sewerage scheme, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11936/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

544 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress being made on the Shanagolden-Foynes sewerage scheme, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11936/06]

543 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the inequitable situation pertaining where old age pensioners and persons in receipt of social welfare payments can avail of waivers in respect of refuse collection in local authority areas where the waste is collected by the local authority while the same category of persons in local authority areas that have privatised the waste collection cannot avail of a waiver; his plans to bring equity into the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11935/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

543 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the inequitable situation pertaining where old age pensioners and persons in receipt of social welfare payments can avail of waivers in respect of refuse collection in local authority areas where the waste is collected by the local authority while the same category of persons in local authority areas that have privatised the waste collection cannot avail of a waiver; his plans to bring equity into the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11935/06]

542 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of capital projects in his Department that have incorporated the per cent for art scheme and the number that did not include the percentage for arts scheme for the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11934/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

542 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of capital projects in his Department that have incorporated the per cent for art scheme and the number that did not include the percentage for arts scheme for the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11934/06]

541 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if people granted exemption under the grandfather clause of section 11 ( d ) of the Building Control Bill 2005 will be made known; if a list of the people who availed of the exemption will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11933/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

541 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if people granted exemption under the grandfather clause of section 11 ( d ) of the Building Control Bill 2005 will be made known; if a list of the people who availed of the exemption will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11933/06]

540 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the events that he will attend in an official capacity to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising. [11892/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

540 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the events that he will attend in an official capacity to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising. [11892/06]

539 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the Mullaghmatt remedial scheme in Monaghan town; the works already undertaken by house number; the works currently in train; the detail and timeframe for all works planned; the reason cost applies to those former tenancies who have made a personal investment in the scheme; the prospect of said costs being set aside in line with other NBA remedial schemes elsewhere in the State; the reason greater progress has not been made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11746/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

539 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the Mullaghmatt remedial scheme in Monaghan town; the works already undertaken by house number; the works currently in train; the detail and timeframe for all works planned; the reason cost applies to those former tenancies who have made a personal investment in the scheme; the prospect of said costs being set aside in line with other NBA remedial schemes elsewhere in the State; the reason greater progress has not been made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11746/06]

538 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in respect of septic tanks; if there are new regulations on septic tanks; if there are grants available to upgrade old septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11733/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

538 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in respect of septic tanks; if there are new regulations on septic tanks; if there are grants available to upgrade old septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11733/06]

537 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received an application to part-fund the construction of a community facility at Brookfield, Blackrock, County Dublin. [11724/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

537 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has received an application to part-fund the construction of a community facility at Brookfield, Blackrock, County Dublin. [11724/06]

536 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend planning regulations to ensure that statutory undertakers must in future apply for planning permission to erect telecommunications masts and not be able to avail of existing exemptions. [11714/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

536 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend planning regulations to ensure that statutory undertakers must in future apply for planning permission to erect telecommunications masts and not be able to avail of existing exemptions. [11714/06]

535 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available under the urban and village renewal conservation grant for a project (details supplied) in County Galway, so that essential works can be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11708/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

535 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available under the urban and village renewal conservation grant for a project (details supplied) in County Galway, so that essential works can be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11708/06]

534 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps required to link the electoral register to the PPS register or a similar verification system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11682/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

534 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps required to link the electoral register to the PPS register or a similar verification system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11682/06]

533 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme in Kilgarvan and Caherdaniel villages, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11626/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

533 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme in Kilgarvan and Caherdaniel villages, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11626/06]

532 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the restrictions placed on turf cutting here as a result of the transformation of EU directives into Irish law; if restrictions apply to people cutting turf for their own use either on privately owned bog or rented turf banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11605/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

532 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the restrictions placed on turf cutting here as a result of the transformation of EU directives into Irish law; if restrictions apply to people cutting turf for their own use either on privately owned bog or rented turf banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11605/06]

531 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the water pricing policy framework imposes an unsustainable financial burden on smaller local authorities with a low rates base, such as Waterford County Council, and should be altered to take ability to sustain large capital borrowings into account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11600/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

531 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the water pricing policy framework imposes an unsustainable financial burden on smaller local authorities with a low rates base, such as Waterford County Council, and should be altered to take ability to sustain large capital borrowings into account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11600/06]

530 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to increase the grant level under the serviced land initiative from 40% to at least 75% especially in rural settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11596/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

530 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to increase the grant level under the serviced land initiative from 40% to at least 75% especially in rural settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11596/06]

529 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to introduce a new urban and village renewal scheme when the present scheme terminates in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11595/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

529 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to introduce a new urban and village renewal scheme when the present scheme terminates in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11595/06]

528 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to provide additional staff for local authorities to strengthen their planning enforcement function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11594/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

528 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to provide additional staff for local authorities to strengthen their planning enforcement function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11594/06]

527 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a fund available for local authorities for the upgrading of kitchen units. [11575/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

527 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a fund available for local authorities for the upgrading of kitchen units. [11575/06]

526 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he extended the hare hunting season by granting a licence to the Irish Masters of Beagles Association, which allowed 20 hunts to chase and kill hares in counties Clare, Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow, throughout the month of March. [11557/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

526 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he extended the hare hunting season by granting a licence to the Irish Masters of Beagles Association, which allowed 20 hunts to chase and kill hares in counties Clare, Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow, throughout the month of March. [11557/06]

525 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people under the age of 18 years and over the age of 18 years in each county; and the hostels and accommodation available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12280/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

525 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people under the age of 18 years and over the age of 18 years in each county; and the hostels and accommodation available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12280/06]

524 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of second-hand houses that were purchased in 2004 and 2005; if he will provide a tabular breakdown of purchases per county for both years; the average price paid per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11989/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

524 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of second-hand houses that were purchased in 2004 and 2005; if he will provide a tabular breakdown of purchases per county for both years; the average price paid per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11989/06]

341 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason sheep farmers in the Ballycroy, Tiernaur, Bangor and Keenagh areas of County Mayo are being asked to remove stock for six months of the year and to destock up to 70%, when this will mean the total extinction of their farming livelihoods; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the overwhelming majority of those farmers are already involved in the REP scheme and have already heavily destocked in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11983/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2006

341 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason sheep farmers in the Ballycroy, Tiernaur, Bangor and Keenagh areas of County Mayo are being asked to remove stock for six months of the year and to destock up to 70%, when this will mean the total extinction of their farming livelihoods; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the overwhelming majority of those farmers are already involved in the REP scheme and have already heavily destocked in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11983/06]

Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 2006

Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2006 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to revise certain aquatic invasive species prevention requirements to, among other things: (1) apply them to certain U.S. vessels and to certain foreign vessels (or a structure being towed by a vessel) that are en route to, or have departed from, a U.S. port; and (2) establish ballast water exchange and treatment and sediment management standards for vessels of the armed forces. Prohibits an operator of a vessel from uptaking or discharging ballast water or sediment, except in specified circumstances, from a U.S. vessel operating in U.S. or non-U.S. waters. Requires a vessel to conduct all its ballast water management operations in accordance with an aquatic invasive species plan designed to minimize the discharge of aquatic invasive species. Requires a vessel, before discharging ballast water into U.S. waters, to conduct ballast water treatment so that the discharged ballast water will contain no more than a specified level of living organisms or microbes. Prohibits an operator of a vessel, until the vessel conducts such treatment, from discharging ballast water except after certain ballast water exchange and ballast water treatment requirements are met. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this Act. Urges the Secretary to negotiate with foreign countries to develop and implement an international program for preventing the unintentional introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species. Establishes a priority pathway management program that, among other things: (1) identifies pathways that pose the highest risk for the introduction of aquatic invasive species unless further managed; and (2) develops recommendations for management strategies for those high-risk pathways. Implements a national system of ecological surveys for rapid early detection and monitoring of aquatic invasive species.

Treibhausgasemissionen bei Dienstreisen ausgleichen - Vorbildfunktion der öffentlichen Hand erfüllen (G-SIG: 16010434)

Germany · German Bundestag · 28 March 2006

Verpflichtung der Bundesministerien und -behörden, die durch Flugdienstreisen verursachten Treibhausgasemissionen durch die Förderung von Klimaschutzprojekten auszugleichen <p> </p>

EU-Strukturfonds zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung einsetzen (G-SIG: 16010435)

Germany · German Bundestag · 28 March 2006

Mehr Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltschutz in der EU-Strukturpolitik, Bildung eines eigenen Förderschwerpunkts &quot;Umwelt/ökologische Nachhaltigkeit&quot; für die Förderperiode 2007 bis 2013, Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung für den nationalen strategischen Rahmenplan <p> </p>

Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 27 March 2006

Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill

United Kingdom · House of Lords · 27 March 2006

Commission Regulation (EC) No 488/2006 of 24 March 2006 fixing the exchange rates applicable to structural or environmental measures in 2006

European Union · EUR-Lex · 24 March 2006

Tierärztegesetz

Austria · National Council · 23 March 2006

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Tierärztegesetz geändert wird

Anlagenrechtsnovelle 2006

Austria · National Council · 23 March 2006

Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Gewerbeordnung 1994, das Mineralrohstoffgesetz und das Emissionsschutzgesetz für Kesselanlagen geändert werden (Anlagenrechtsnovelle 2006) <br><br> <br><br>

210 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a requirement within local authority tendering regulations that contracts can only be awarded to unionised firms. [11548/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

210 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a requirement within local authority tendering regulations that contracts can only be awarded to unionised firms. [11548/06]

209 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is provision within standard local authority tendering documentation requiring checks to be carried out regarding past compliance of companies tendering for contracts with labour legislation. [11547/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

209 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is provision within standard local authority tendering documentation requiring checks to be carried out regarding past compliance of companies tendering for contracts with labour legislation. [11547/06]

208 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the performance in each of the county councils and county boroughs in respect of the performance indicators, for example, costs per million cubic metres of water, percentage level of leakage, level of enforcement of planning control, percentage of recycling, litter fines issued per litter warden and the average time to re-let dwellings. [11511/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

208 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the performance in each of the county councils and county boroughs in respect of the performance indicators, for example, costs per million cubic metres of water, percentage level of leakage, level of enforcement of planning control, percentage of recycling, litter fines issued per litter warden and the average time to re-let dwellings. [11511/06]

207 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a circular has been distributed to local authorities regarding unfinished housing estates within the past six months; the stipulations of such circulars; the response or action which was yielded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11510/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

207 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a circular has been distributed to local authorities regarding unfinished housing estates within the past six months; the stipulations of such circulars; the response or action which was yielded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11510/06]

206 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses allocated to local authorities (details supplied) under the 2000 and 2002 Acts; the number of sites allocated; the number of instances of financial transactions as well as the amount of these transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11507/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

206 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses allocated to local authorities (details supplied) under the 2000 and 2002 Acts; the number of sites allocated; the number of instances of financial transactions as well as the amount of these transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11507/06]

205 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he granted an extension of licences to cover March 2006 to beagling clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11416/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

205 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he granted an extension of licences to cover March 2006 to beagling clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11416/06]

204 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason primary schools are being metered for non-domestic water usage; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this will put a severe strain on resources of primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11414/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

204 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason primary schools are being metered for non-domestic water usage; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this will put a severe strain on resources of primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11414/06]

203 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in respect of Question No. 379 of 25 January 2006, he will indicate the ownership by organisation of the 259 units referred to; the directors of each such organisation; the people in whom the beneficial ownership of such units is vested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11401/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

203 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in respect of Question No. 379 of 25 January 2006, he will indicate the ownership by organisation of the 259 units referred to; the directors of each such organisation; the people in whom the beneficial ownership of such units is vested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11401/06]

151 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a REPS query for persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will be dealt with by the regional office in Galway considering that the matter has been ongoing for quite some time; and the position in this case. [11454/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

151 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a REPS query for persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will be dealt with by the regional office in Galway considering that the matter has been ongoing for quite some time; and the position in this case. [11454/06]

12 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to a draft report prepared for the National Economic and Social Council by the International Organisation for Migration, which warns of the lack of effective policies and thinking to protect the employment prospects of local workers in a less favourable economic environment; his response to the report; the steps he intends to take to deal with the issues raised in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11259/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2006

12 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to a draft report prepared for the National Economic and Social Council by the International Organisation for Migration, which warns of the lack of effective policies and thinking to protect the employment prospects of local workers in a less favourable economic environment; his response to the report; the steps he intends to take to deal with the issues raised in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11259/06]

Judgment of the Court (Third Chamber) of 23 March 2006.#The Queen, on the application of Unitymark Ltd and North Sea Fishermen's Organisation v Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: High Court of Justice (England & Wales), Queen's Bench Division (Administrative Court) - United Kingdom.#Fisheries - Cod - Limitation of fishing effort - Open gear beam trawls - Principles of proportionality and non-discrimination.#Case C-535/03.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 23 March 2006

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 23 March 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Republic of Austria.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Directive 79/409/EEC - Conservation of wild birds - Corncrake - Special protection area in the Lauteracher Ried national nature reserve - Exclusion of the Soren and Gleggen-Köblern sites - Directive 92/43/EEC - Conservation of natural habitats - Wild fauna and flora - Procedure for a construction plan or project - Procedure for determining the road line of a dual carriageway - Procedure for environmental impact study - Procedural breaches relating to the project for the construction of the federal S 18 dual carriageway in Austria - Temporal application of Directive 92/43.#Case C-209/04.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 23 March 2006

projet de loi de programme relatif à la gestion durable des matières et des déchets radioactifs

France · Senate · 22 March 2006

268 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals regarding a full excavation of the Viking site at Woodstown, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11372/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2006

268 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals regarding a full excavation of the Viking site at Woodstown, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11372/06]

267 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions his Department has taken regarding the high levels of aluminium found in drinking water in Youghal, County Cork. [11366/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2006

267 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions his Department has taken regarding the high levels of aluminium found in drinking water in Youghal, County Cork. [11366/06]

266 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if members of a town council are obliged to receive regular written reports on works undertaken by the overseeing county council in its administrative area. [11365/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2006

266 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if members of a town council are obliged to receive regular written reports on works undertaken by the overseeing county council in its administrative area. [11365/06]

265 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions he has taken to address the concerns raised about the new Traveller accommodation programme adopted by Waterford City Council in respect of correspondence from the Waterford city local Traveller accommodation consultative committee. [11318/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2006

265 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions he has taken to address the concerns raised about the new Traveller accommodation programme adopted by Waterford City Council in respect of correspondence from the Waterford city local Traveller accommodation consultative committee. [11318/06]

264 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on Waterford City Council including in its new Traveller accommodation programme a stipulation that the council will not build halting sites until it can demonstrate it can manage its existing sites; and if he has exercised, or sought to exercise, his powers under section 18 of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 to require that Waterford City Council amend its accommodation programme to remove this stipulation. [11317/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2006

264 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on Waterford City Council including in its new Traveller accommodation programme a stipulation that the council will not build halting sites until it can demonstrate it can manage its existing sites; and if he has exercised, or sought to exercise, his powers under section 18 of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 to require that Waterford City Council amend its accommodation programme to remove this stipulation. [11317/06]

263 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the NCTS reports that it takes up to one year for it to receive notification of a change of vehicle ownership from his Department; the steps he intends to take to ensure that change of ownership notifications to NCTS are processed as quickly as possible in order that the car owners receive proper notification of due national car tests; if the delays are due to problems in manual or automated systems; the steps, both manual and automated, that take place from the date of receipt of a change of ownership notification at his Department in order to fully propagate the change through all systems, including to the Departments of Finance and Transport and other agencies routinely notified by his Department of a change of ownership; the average and maximum time each step takes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11302/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2006

263 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the NCTS reports that it takes up to one year for it to receive notification of a change of vehicle ownership from his Department; the steps he intends to take to ensure that change of ownership notifications to NCTS are processed as quickly as possible in order that the car owners receive proper notification of due national car tests; if the delays are due to problems in manual or automated systems; the steps, both manual and automated, that take place from the date of receipt of a change of ownership notification at his Department in order to fully propagate the change through all systems, including to the Departments of Finance and Transport and other agencies routinely notified by his Department of a change of ownership; the average and maximum time each step takes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11302/06]