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Question· writtenPQ 52asked

48 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a proposal by a town council to implement a rates waiver scheme under section 2 of the Local Government Rates Act 1970 was rejected by him. [44396/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

48 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a proposal by a town council to implement a rates waiver scheme under section 2 of the Local Government Rates Act 1970 was rejected by him. [44396/10]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

47 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which his approval, authorisation for funding or sanction is required or not required in respect of major water or sewerage schemes proposed by him or various local authorities throughout the country; the number of any such applications received in each of the past three years; the number approved, rejected or pending and their respective locations; if he has formulated a plan to co-ordinate or integrate such schemes within an overall policy; his plans to make provision by way of funding for any such schemes in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44443/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

47 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which his approval, authorisation for funding or sanction is required or not required in respect of major water or sewerage schemes proposed by him or various local authorities throughout the country; the number of any such applications received in each of the past three years; the number approved, rejected or pending and their respective locations; if he has formulated a plan to co-ordinate or integrate such schemes within an overall policy; his plans to make provision by way of funding for any such schemes in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44443/10]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

46 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will establish the independent investigation into the Cork city floods of November 2009 as recommended by the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government report published in July 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44221/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

46 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will establish the independent investigation into the Cork city floods of November 2009 as recommended by the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government report published in July 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44221/10]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

43 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take in respect of over-zoning by certain local authorities of land for residential development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44411/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

43 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take in respect of over-zoning by certain local authorities of land for residential development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44411/10]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

42 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure chlorine monitors are installed at every water treatment plant in accordance with the recommendation of the Environmental Protection Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44413/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

42 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure chlorine monitors are installed at every water treatment plant in accordance with the recommendation of the Environmental Protection Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44413/10]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

193 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of land he expects to be transferred under the land aggregation scheme to the Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd; the value of the land that is expected to be transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44493/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

193 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of land he expects to be transferred under the land aggregation scheme to the Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd; the value of the land that is expected to be transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44493/10]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

41 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of loans outstanding under the land aggregation scheme; the estimated volume of land to be acquired under the scheme; the number of local authorities involved in the scheme and if he will provide a breakdown of the scheme by each local authority. [44403/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

41 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of loans outstanding under the land aggregation scheme; the estimated volume of land to be acquired under the scheme; the number of local authorities involved in the scheme and if he will provide a breakdown of the scheme by each local authority. [44403/10]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

50 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to provide the flexibility which would enable bonds to be called down in stages and to be called down in conjunction with enforcement proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44398/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

50 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to provide the flexibility which would enable bonds to be called down in stages and to be called down in conjunction with enforcement proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44398/10]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

45 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received requests from local authorities for funding to address issues in relation to incomplete estates where adequacy of bonds is of concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44399/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

45 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received requests from local authorities for funding to address issues in relation to incomplete estates where adequacy of bonds is of concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44399/10]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

40 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a change to the method by which bonds are calculated in view of the unprecedented number of ghost estates. [44397/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

40 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a change to the method by which bonds are calculated in view of the unprecedented number of ghost estates. [44397/10]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

38 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to ensure that rates are reduced so that businesses that are unable to pay rates because of reduced demands are treated on the basis of their ability to pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44404/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

38 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to ensure that rates are reduced so that businesses that are unable to pay rates because of reduced demands are treated on the basis of their ability to pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44404/10]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

44 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide a policy document to inform and assist local authorities in dealing with vacant and incomplete housing estates; his plans to establish a legislative framework to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44400/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

44 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to provide a policy document to inform and assist local authorities in dealing with vacant and incomplete housing estates; his plans to establish a legislative framework to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44400/10]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

37 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to address the findings of the recently published National Housing Development Survey which revealed that 33,000 homes are either complete and vacant or nearly complete in 2,800 ghost estates across the country; if action will be taken quickly in view of the fact that these homes are currently vacant and are becoming increasingly derelict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44222/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

37 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to address the findings of the recently published National Housing Development Survey which revealed that 33,000 homes are either complete and vacant or nearly complete in 2,800 ghost estates across the country; if action will be taken quickly in view of the fact that these homes are currently vacant and are becoming increasingly derelict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44222/10]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

36 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive 80/68/EEC to protect ground-water from pollution by controlling discharges and disposals of certain dangerous substances to ground-water. [44408/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

36 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive 80/68/EEC to protect ground-water from pollution by controlling discharges and disposals of certain dangerous substances to ground-water. [44408/10]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

35 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the outstanding waste water treatment works that need to be carried out countrywide; when each of these works are due to commence; the amount being budgeted for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44412/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

35 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the outstanding waste water treatment works that need to be carried out countrywide; when each of these works are due to commence; the amount being budgeted for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44412/10]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

33 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive 96/61/EC which requires industrial and agricultural activities with a high pollution potential to have a permit so that companies themselves bear responsibility for preventing and reducing any pollution they may cause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44410/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

33 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive 96/61/EC which requires industrial and agricultural activities with a high pollution potential to have a permit so that companies themselves bear responsibility for preventing and reducing any pollution they may cause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44410/10]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

32 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 2000/EC/60 for the protection of inland surface waters, rivers and lakes, transitional waters, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44421/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

32 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 2000/EC/60 for the protection of inland surface waters, rivers and lakes, transitional waters, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44421/10]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

31 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of the extra €100 million allocated to improve or extend the private homes of older persons and persons with a disability that has been drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44382/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

31 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of the extra €100 million allocated to improve or extend the private homes of older persons and persons with a disability that has been drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44382/10]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

30 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the direction or information he has given to local authorities regarding the appropriateness of acquiring Part V houses in unfinished estates in light of social integration, health and safety and duty of care concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44401/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

30 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the direction or information he has given to local authorities regarding the appropriateness of acquiring Part V houses in unfinished estates in light of social integration, health and safety and duty of care concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44401/10]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

29 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consideration he has given to the geographical inconsistency in the percentage of planning applications overturned on appeal to An Bord Pleanála, for example 59.5% of appeals in Donegal were overturned while only 12% of appeals in the Longford local area were reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44392/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

29 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the consideration he has given to the geographical inconsistency in the percentage of planning applications overturned on appeal to An Bord Pleanála, for example 59.5% of appeals in Donegal were overturned while only 12% of appeals in the Longford local area were reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44392/10]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

28 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 98/81/EC the purpose of which is to lay down common measures for the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44419/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

28 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 98/81/EC the purpose of which is to lay down common measures for the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44419/10]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

27 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 2000/50/EC on end of life vehicles to prevent waste arising from end of life vehicles and to encourage the collection, re-use and recycling of vehicle components, so as to protect the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44420/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

27 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 2000/50/EC on end of life vehicles to prevent waste arising from end of life vehicles and to encourage the collection, re-use and recycling of vehicle components, so as to protect the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44420/10]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

26 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 455 of 12 October 2010, if he has finalised his response to the European Commission’s additional letter of formal notice dated 30 September 2010 regarding the 2005 judgment of the European Court of Justice Case -494/01 relating to valid waste authorisation for the former site (details supplied) at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

26 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 455 of 12 October 2010, if he has finalised his response to the European Commission’s additional letter of formal notice dated 30 September 2010 regarding the 2005 judgment of the European Court of Justice Case -494/01 relating to valid waste authorisation for the former site (details supplied) at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/10]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

25 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a grant to upgrade septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44225/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

25 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a grant to upgrade septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44225/10]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

24 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to introduce legislation to reform business rates policy charged by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44305/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

24 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to introduce legislation to reform business rates policy charged by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44305/10]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

23 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of biodiversity strategy in place and if any measures contained in the strategy are yet to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44416/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

23 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the implementation of biodiversity strategy in place and if any measures contained in the strategy are yet to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44416/10]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

22 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding steps to transpose the EU Directives on public participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44417/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

22 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding steps to transpose the EU Directives on public participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44417/10]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

21 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will bring forward the White Paper on local Government which was promised for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44402/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

21 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will bring forward the White Paper on local Government which was promised for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44402/10]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

20 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if applicants for social housing are presented with a building energy rating certificate when social housing is being allocated; if an application for social housing will be adversely affected if the applicant is unwilling to accept a BER rating of less than C1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44391/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

20 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if applicants for social housing are presented with a building energy rating certificate when social housing is being allocated; if an application for social housing will be adversely affected if the applicant is unwilling to accept a BER rating of less than C1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44391/10]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

19 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 91/271/EEC concerning the collection, treatment and discharge of urban waste water and the treatment and discharge of waste water from certain industrial sectors; the adverse effects caused by the discharge of such waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44409/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

19 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 91/271/EEC concerning the collection, treatment and discharge of urban waste water and the treatment and discharge of waste water from certain industrial sectors; the adverse effects caused by the discharge of such waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44409/10]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

192 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the tenant purchase scheme; if a directive has been issued to local authorities to end this programme; if a directive has been issued ending the tenant purchase scheme and the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44480/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

192 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the tenant purchase scheme; if a directive has been issued to local authorities to end this programme; if a directive has been issued ending the tenant purchase scheme and the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44480/10]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

18 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plan to phase out the existing tenant purchase scheme and if so when; the direction being given to local authorities to inform tenants that this scheme will no longer be available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44393/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

18 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plan to phase out the existing tenant purchase scheme and if so when; the direction being given to local authorities to inform tenants that this scheme will no longer be available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44393/10]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

17 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to carry out a review of the retail planning guidelines; the processes to be put in place to carry out the review; the consultation that will be undertaken and the timeframe; when the review is completed the way he plans to proceed thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44394/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

17 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to carry out a review of the retail planning guidelines; the processes to be put in place to carry out the review; the consultation that will be undertaken and the timeframe; when the review is completed the way he plans to proceed thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44394/10]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

39 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in view of the proposals to introduce water meters for domestic water charges, the estimated cost per home of installing meters and the timeframe for the implementation of such a measure. [44223/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

39 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in view of the proposals to introduce water meters for domestic water charges, the estimated cost per home of installing meters and the timeframe for the implementation of such a measure. [44223/10]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

16 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to roll out a nationwide water metering programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44253/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

16 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to roll out a nationwide water metering programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44253/10]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

15 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Programme for Government commitment that there would be a review of the Environmental Protection Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44415/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

15 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Programme for Government commitment that there would be a review of the Environmental Protection Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44415/10]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

14 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 2002/96/EC which imposes the responsibility for the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment on the manufacturers of such equipment. [44406/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

14 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 2002/96/EC which imposes the responsibility for the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment on the manufacturers of such equipment. [44406/10]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

13 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the preparatory actions he and agencies and organisations under his remit have undertaken in advance of any adverse weather this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44282/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

13 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the preparatory actions he and agencies and organisations under his remit have undertaken in advance of any adverse weather this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44282/10]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

12 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the incremental purchase scheme will be fully operational; the rationale for the implementation of this scheme and if any modifications of the scheme are under consideration in light of the sustained fall in house prices. [44395/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

12 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the incremental purchase scheme will be fully operational; the rationale for the implementation of this scheme and if any modifications of the scheme are under consideration in light of the sustained fall in house prices. [44395/10]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

11 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the designation, turf cutting restrictions and purchase of bogs in view of the current financial restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44226/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

11 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the designation, turf cutting restrictions and purchase of bogs in view of the current financial restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44226/10]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

10 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the new initiatives he plans to aid local government funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44269/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

10 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the new initiatives he plans to aid local government funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44269/10]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

9 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the extent he has commented on or indicated a particular preference in respect of waste management policy or strategy; if policy is set down by him, other Government bodies or agencies or the Environmental Protection Agency; if he or any such body has expressed a preference for one or other method of waste management or disposal in respect of any particular location; if so, if this is or was in accord with his policy at local or regional level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44444/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

9 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the extent he has commented on or indicated a particular preference in respect of waste management policy or strategy; if policy is set down by him, other Government bodies or agencies or the Environmental Protection Agency; if he or any such body has expressed a preference for one or other method of waste management or disposal in respect of any particular location; if so, if this is or was in accord with his policy at local or regional level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44444/10]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

8 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the fiscal position of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority and its output this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44295/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

8 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the fiscal position of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority and its output this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44295/10]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

49 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the progress made in implementing the Report of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44381/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

49 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the progress made in implementing the Report of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44381/10]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

7 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the recommendations outlined in the Local Government Efficiency Review Group that he will implement; the reasons for not implementing rejected recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44291/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

7 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the recommendations outlined in the Local Government Efficiency Review Group that he will implement; the reasons for not implementing rejected recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44291/10]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

34 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed review of foreshore legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44418/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

34 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed review of foreshore legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44418/10]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government his plans to change foreshore licence application and assessment procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44265/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

6 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government his plans to change foreshore licence application and assessment procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44265/10]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the actions he will take to address the problem of ghost estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44486/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

5 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the actions he will take to address the problem of ghost estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44486/10]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the changes to policy and requirements on taxpayers that recent circulars from his Department concerning commercial motor tax have had; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44485/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

4 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the changes to policy and requirements on taxpayers that recent circulars from his Department concerning commercial motor tax have had; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44485/10]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the impact on national planning and development policy that the National Asset Management Agency have had; if there are changes in existing planning and development policy as a result of NAMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44484/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

3 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the impact on national planning and development policy that the National Asset Management Agency have had; if there are changes in existing planning and development policy as a result of NAMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44484/10]

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