Environment

162 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding is available from his Department, the State agencies under his remit or the EU to local authorities or communities who have suffered flood damage to their properties, residential and commercial; if he will investigate particular problems attached to the flooding in these areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46475/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2009

162 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding is available from his Department, the State agencies under his remit or the EU to local authorities or communities who have suffered flood damage to their properties, residential and commercial; if he will investigate particular problems attached to the flooding in these areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46475/09]

161 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received their de-stocking payment for 2009. [46404/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2009

161 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received their de-stocking payment for 2009. [46404/09]

160 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the flood planning guidelines published in November 2009 will apply to a project (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46394/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2009

160 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the flood planning guidelines published in November 2009 will apply to a project (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46394/09]

Judgment of the Court (Third Chamber) of 10 December 2009.#European Commission v United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Environment - Directive 91/271/EEC - Urban waste water treatment - Article 3(1) and (2), Article 5(1) to (3) and (5) and Annexes I and II - Initial failure to identify sensitive areas - Concept of ‘eutrophication’ - Criteria - Burden of proof - Relevant date when considering the evidence - Implementation of collection obligations - Implementation of more stringent treatment of discharges into sensitive areas.#Case C-390/07.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 10 December 2009

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 10 December 2009.#Umweltanwalt von Kärnten v Kärntner Landesregierung.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Umweltsenat - Austria.#Reference for a preliminary hearing - Article 234 EC - Concept of ‘national court or tribunal’ - Admissibility - Directive 85/337/EEC - Environmental impact assessment - Construction of overhead electrical power lines - Length of more than 15 km - Transboundary constructions - Transboundary power line - Total length exceeding the threshold - Line mainly situated in the territory of a neighbouring Member State - Length of national section below the threshold.#Case C-205/08.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 10 December 2009

209 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons employed in his private office and his constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each office in tabular form; the number of persons employed in the private and constituency offices of the Ministers of State in his Department; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each office in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46378/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

209 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons employed in his private office and his constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each office in tabular form; the number of persons employed in the private and constituency offices of the Ministers of State in his Department; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each office in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46378/09]

208 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question Nos 71 and 91 of 24 November 2009, the main findings and recommendations of the Cork docklands development forum report in the public domain; if he has officially published this report; if not, the reason for same; when he will publish this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46351/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

208 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question Nos 71 and 91 of 24 November 2009, the main findings and recommendations of the Cork docklands development forum report in the public domain; if he has officially published this report; if not, the reason for same; when he will publish this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46351/09]

207 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the promise of gateway funding for the Cork docklands project and in particular for the eastern gateway bridge. [46350/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

207 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the promise of gateway funding for the Cork docklands project and in particular for the eastern gateway bridge. [46350/09]

206 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements that have being made to improve fire fighting services in the Ballyshannon and Bundoran area, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46142/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

206 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements that have being made to improve fire fighting services in the Ballyshannon and Bundoran area, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46142/09]

205 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to radio advertisements by an organisation (details supplied) denigrating, as incompetent, architects who are not registered with that body; if his further attention has been drawn to the negative impact of such advertisements on experienced architects in legitimate practice who are in the process of registration; if he will take steps to prevent this unfair practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46129/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

205 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to radio advertisements by an organisation (details supplied) denigrating, as incompetent, architects who are not registered with that body; if his further attention has been drawn to the negative impact of such advertisements on experienced architects in legitimate practice who are in the process of registration; if he will take steps to prevent this unfair practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46129/09]

204 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the funding announced in respect of a project (details supplied) for County Mayo is still ring-fenced. [46080/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

204 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the funding announced in respect of a project (details supplied) for County Mayo is still ring-fenced. [46080/09]

203 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available in 2010 for the provision of a new sewage scheme (details supplied) in County Kerry. [46078/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

203 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available in 2010 for the provision of a new sewage scheme (details supplied) in County Kerry. [46078/09]

202 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available in 2010 for the provision of a new sewage scheme (details supplied) in County Kerry. [46077/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

202 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be made available in 2010 for the provision of a new sewage scheme (details supplied) in County Kerry. [46077/09]

201 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of State boards, agencies, regulators or other bodies under his remit; the cost of these bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46052/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

201 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of State boards, agencies, regulators or other bodies under his remit; the cost of these bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46052/09]

Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2009

Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2009 - Amends the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a national coral reef ecosystem action strategy. Directs the Secretary to make grants for projects for the conservation of coral reef ecosystems. (Current law refers to conservation of coral reefs.) Authorizes the Secretary to make agreements with nonprofit organizations for public-private partnerships promoting coral reef ecosystem conservation. (Current law refers to a nonprofit organization.) Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) execute contracts, leases, grants, or cooperative agreements to carry out the Act, including agreements with universities and research centers; (2) use the resources of any domestic or foreign governmental entity, tribal government, or international organization; and (3) utilize grants from any federal source operating competitive grant programs. Authorizes the Secretary to provide assistance to any state, local, or territorial government agency for any unforeseen or disaster-related circumstance regarding coral reef ecosystems. (Current law refers to the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA].) Authorizes the Secretary to conduct activities, including with local, regional, or international programs and partners, to conserve coral reef ecosystems. (Current law does not does not provide for the inclusion of local, regional, or international programs and partners.) Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide for the long-term stewardship of environmental data; (2) establish the Emergency Response, Stabilization, and Restoration Account in the existing Damage Assessment Restoration Revolving Fund; and (3) conduct a study of the trade in corals. Directs the Secretary to carry out international coral reef conservation activities in waters outside the U.S. jurisdiction. Directs the Secretary to: (1) report to Congress regarding an international coral reef ecosystem strategy; and (2) establish an international coral reef ecosystem partnership program. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) make grants to work with federal, state, and local entities to increase protection of priority coral reef areas; and (2) maintain an inventory of all vessel reef grounding incidents and identify reef ecosystems with a high incidence of vessel impacts. Makes it unlawful to destroy, take, cause the loss of, or injure any coral reef or part except if caused by: (1) permitted fishing gear use; (2) a federally or state permitted use; (3) bona fide marine scientific research; (4) certain federal emergency activity; or (5) a vessel master's actions to ensure vessel safety or to save a life at sea. Makes anyone who engages in an activity that injures a coral reef ecosystem liable for response costs and damages, costs of seizure, forfeiture, storage, disposal, and related interest. Provides for in rem liability. Bars the commencement of a civil action for response costs and damages unless filed within three years after the date on which the Secretary completes a damage assessment and restoration plan for the coral reef. Provides for enforcement, including through civil administrative and judicial penalties and denial, suspension, amendment, or revocation of any permit involved. Provides for in rem jurisdiction, criminal and civil forfeiture, and injunctive relief. Authorizes the Secretary to issue permits for research and activities that would otherwise be prohibited by the Act. Directs the Secretary and other federal members of the Coral Reef Task Force to work in coordination with other federal agencies, states, and U.S. territorial governments to implement the strategies developed under this Act to address multiple threats to coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems.

Mitteilung der Kommission an das Europäische Parlament, den Rat, den Europäischen Wirtschafts- und Sozialausschuss und den Ausschuss der Regionen: Globale Umwelt- und Sicherheitsüberwachung (GMES) - Herausforderungen und nächste Schritte für die Weltraumkomponente (inkl. 15496/09 ADD 1 bis 15496/09 ADD 3) KOM(2009) 589 endg.; Ratsdok. 15496/09

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 December 2009

412 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application for the REP scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45834/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

412 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application for the REP scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45834/09]

393 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount paid to farmers in County Waterford under the various REP schemes in each of the past five years; the amount that will be paid under these schemes to farmers in County Waterford in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45449/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

393 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount paid to farmers in County Waterford under the various REP schemes in each of the past five years; the amount that will be paid under these schemes to farmers in County Waterford in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45449/09]

392 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in County Waterford that have applied for funding under REP scheme four; the number of applications approved; the number of applications that have been refused; the number of applications that have not been decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45448/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

392 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in County Waterford that have applied for funding under REP scheme four; the number of applications approved; the number of applications that have been refused; the number of applications that have not been decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45448/09]

378 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will intervene, and use the power vested in him by Dáil Éireann, to ensure that the decision by Sligo Borough Council to re-open O’Connell Street in Sligo to traffic is reversed in view of the contravention of the Planning Act 2000 in making this decision; his views on whether the contravention of the Planning Act 2000 warrants his immediate intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46041/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

378 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will intervene, and use the power vested in him by Dáil Éireann, to ensure that the decision by Sligo Borough Council to re-open O’Connell Street in Sligo to traffic is reversed in view of the contravention of the Planning Act 2000 in making this decision; his views on whether the contravention of the Planning Act 2000 warrants his immediate intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46041/09]

377 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for a directly elected mayor of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45855/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

377 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for a directly elected mayor of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45855/09]

376 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the recent occasions when two apartment blocks had their roofs blown off, he will instruct the Health and Safety Authority to conduct a full safety audit of all high rise buildings in the south County Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45851/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

376 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the recent occasions when two apartment blocks had their roofs blown off, he will instruct the Health and Safety Authority to conduct a full safety audit of all high rise buildings in the south County Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45851/09]

375 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a grant aided scheme for the installation of flood proof doors to house holders who have been affected by the recent flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45850/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

375 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a grant aided scheme for the installation of flood proof doors to house holders who have been affected by the recent flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45850/09]

374 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the circumstances under which capital funding allocated to housing associations may be claimed back; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45849/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

374 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the circumstances under which capital funding allocated to housing associations may be claimed back; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45849/09]

373 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 442 of 24 November 2009, if he will reconcile a part of his reply (details supplied) with the interpretation of the same regulations by a county council; if he will clarify which interpretation is valid; if he will instruct all local authorities of the correct interpretation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45812/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

373 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 442 of 24 November 2009, if he will reconcile a part of his reply (details supplied) with the interpretation of the same regulations by a county council; if he will clarify which interpretation is valid; if he will instruct all local authorities of the correct interpretation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45812/09]

372 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money drawn down by an organisation (details supplied) in capital loan subsidies for social housing and affordable housing since 1997 to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45806/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

372 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money drawn down by an organisation (details supplied) in capital loan subsidies for social housing and affordable housing since 1997 to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45806/09]

371 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 17 September 2009, if he has received the additional information from Clare County Council; his views regarding same; his further views on the importance of fast tracking this project in view of the recent flooding in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45781/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

371 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 17 September 2009, if he has received the additional information from Clare County Council; his views regarding same; his further views on the importance of fast tracking this project in view of the recent flooding in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45781/09]

369 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a waiver system is available in respect of refuse collection for social welfare recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45777/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

369 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a waiver system is available in respect of refuse collection for social welfare recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45777/09]

368 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if each local authority’s fire service is equipped with a boat or dingy to assist with emergency evacuations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45775/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

368 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if each local authority’s fire service is equipped with a boat or dingy to assist with emergency evacuations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45775/09]

367 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money the home choice loan has cost to research, set up, and administer to date; the further amount budgeted for that scheme every year for the next three years; the number of applications to this scheme that have been processed and completed; the number of applications received to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45767/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

367 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money the home choice loan has cost to research, set up, and administer to date; the further amount budgeted for that scheme every year for the next three years; the number of applications to this scheme that have been processed and completed; the number of applications received to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45767/09]

366 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to ensure that every local authority de-zones flood plains, and allows for a margin of error of 100% in assessing the upward reach of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45743/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

366 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he is taking to ensure that every local authority de-zones flood plains, and allows for a margin of error of 100% in assessing the upward reach of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45743/09]

365 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal liabilities accruing to local authorities that have granted planning permissions for developments on flood plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45742/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

365 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal liabilities accruing to local authorities that have granted planning permissions for developments on flood plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45742/09]

364 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a new fire station at a location (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45729/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

364 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a new fire station at a location (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45729/09]

370 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an independent inquiry will be carried out into the flooding incident that occurred in Cork city on 19 November 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45778/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

370 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an independent inquiry will be carried out into the flooding incident that occurred in Cork city on 19 November 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45778/09]

363 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to initiate an independent inquiry into water management in the River Lee as proposed (details supplied); if so, the terms of reference; when the inquiry will commence; when a report will be issued regarding the inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45678/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

363 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to initiate an independent inquiry into water management in the River Lee as proposed (details supplied); if so, the terms of reference; when the inquiry will commence; when a report will be issued regarding the inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45678/09]

362 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the potential cost to the taxpayer in reducing the waste tonnage or the alteration of the contract in respect of the provision of waste to energy facility at Poolbeg, Dublin 4; if he is prepared to underwrite that cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45675/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

362 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the potential cost to the taxpayer in reducing the waste tonnage or the alteration of the contract in respect of the provision of waste to energy facility at Poolbeg, Dublin 4; if he is prepared to underwrite that cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45675/09]

361 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dublin City Council was within its power to enter into contract in respect of the provision of waste to energy to Poolbeg, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45674/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

361 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dublin City Council was within its power to enter into contract in respect of the provision of waste to energy to Poolbeg, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45674/09]

360 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dublin City Council has followed his policy in the promotion of waste to energy treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45673/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

360 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Dublin City Council has followed his policy in the promotion of waste to energy treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45673/09]

359 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his policy on waste to energy facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45672/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

359 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his policy on waste to energy facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45672/09]

358 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will have laid before Dáil Éireann a copy of the regulations and guidelines governing water levels in the River Lee and on the Shannon rivers arising from the hydroelectric schemes built on these rivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45664/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

358 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will have laid before Dáil Éireann a copy of the regulations and guidelines governing water levels in the River Lee and on the Shannon rivers arising from the hydroelectric schemes built on these rivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45664/09]

357 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when consent will be given to proposed works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45512/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

357 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when consent will be given to proposed works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45512/09]

356 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 4 March 2009, when he expects to finalise his proposals on boundary extensions; if these proposals will have implications for local authorities in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45490/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

356 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 4 March 2009, when he expects to finalise his proposals on boundary extensions; if these proposals will have implications for local authorities in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45490/09]

355 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the population targets for the urban centres outlined in the national spatial strategy; the way these targets were set; if targets are on course to be met in view of the rapid change in the economy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45469/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

355 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the population targets for the urban centres outlined in the national spatial strategy; the way these targets were set; if targets are on course to be met in view of the rapid change in the economy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45469/09]

354 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of fire stations in each county and their location; the number of full-time and part-time crew assigned to each station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45459/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

354 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of fire stations in each county and their location; the number of full-time and part-time crew assigned to each station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45459/09]

352 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units provided under the social housing leasing initiative broken down by local authorities and housing associations and their locations; the number of proposed units under consideration under the initiative; and the timeframe for the occupation of same. [45431/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

352 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units provided under the social housing leasing initiative broken down by local authorities and housing associations and their locations; the number of proposed units under consideration under the initiative; and the timeframe for the occupation of same. [45431/09]

351 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the clawback provisions regarding affordable houses will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45429/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

351 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the clawback provisions regarding affordable houses will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45429/09]

350 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that he indicated in a Dáil debate (details supplied) that this tax would be deductible as a normal business expense and that this now appears not to be the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45414/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

350 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that he indicated in a Dáil debate (details supplied) that this tax would be deductible as a normal business expense and that this now appears not to be the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45414/09]

349 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on establishing an independent appeals body to mediate between two groups (details supplied). [45366/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

349 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on establishing an independent appeals body to mediate between two groups (details supplied). [45366/09]

348 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason no legal arbitrator or independent appeals body exists to mediate between two groups (details supplied). [45365/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

348 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason no legal arbitrator or independent appeals body exists to mediate between two groups (details supplied). [45365/09]

347 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff who received financial assistance to pursue courses in further or higher education in each of the past five years; and the number of such staff who were subsequently re-assigned to duties appropriate to their new qualifications. [45323/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2009

347 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff who received financial assistance to pursue courses in further or higher education in each of the past five years; and the number of such staff who were subsequently re-assigned to duties appropriate to their new qualifications. [45323/09]