Environment

453 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason for the exclusion of properties owned by the Catholic church from the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21388/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

453 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason for the exclusion of properties owned by the Catholic church from the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21388/12]

452 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the remedies available to householders whose properties are infringed upon by overhanging trees; if the provisions of the 1946 Forestry Act which address this situation are still in force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21387/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

452 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the remedies available to householders whose properties are infringed upon by overhanging trees; if the provisions of the 1946 Forestry Act which address this situation are still in force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21387/12]

451 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person (details supplied) is liable to pay the household charge and the non principal private residence charge, or if a waiver applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21386/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

451 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person (details supplied) is liable to pay the household charge and the non principal private residence charge, or if a waiver applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21386/12]

450 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he will take to introduce a progressive rates system for businesses. [21377/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

450 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he will take to introduce a progressive rates system for businesses. [21377/12]

449 Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if members of The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists will be considered for inclusion in the register of approved inspectors, section ref 5.1 on the register of professionals under the Building Control Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21352/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

449 Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if members of The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists will be considered for inclusion in the register of approved inspectors, section ref 5.1 on the register of professionals under the Building Control Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21352/12]

448 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will explain the make-up of the committee that is examining proposals for the introduction of a new property tax; it’s terms of reference; the timescale for reporting; and if it is going to meet interested parties or allow submissions to be made. [21336/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

448 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will explain the make-up of the committee that is examining proposals for the introduction of a new property tax; it’s terms of reference; the timescale for reporting; and if it is going to meet interested parties or allow submissions to be made. [21336/12]

443 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 849 of 18 April 2012, if anyone in his Department has had any contacts with the Local Government Management Agency in relation to their plans for an advertising campaign on the household charge; if he was kept informed of their plans for an advertising campaign; if the costs for the advertising campaign were known to him; where the money to pay for the advertising campaign at a national level was sourced; if his attention has been drawn to the total costs of the advertising campaign on the household charge; when he became aware of same; what that figure is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21218/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

443 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 849 of 18 April 2012, if anyone in his Department has had any contacts with the Local Government Management Agency in relation to their plans for an advertising campaign on the household charge; if he was kept informed of their plans for an advertising campaign; if the costs for the advertising campaign were known to him; where the money to pay for the advertising campaign at a national level was sourced; if his attention has been drawn to the total costs of the advertising campaign on the household charge; when he became aware of same; what that figure is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21218/12]

442 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when funding for the replacement of the pipe network from Bunbeg, Derrybeg to Glassagh made by Donegal County Council under the Rosses regional public water supply scheme will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21195/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

442 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when funding for the replacement of the pipe network from Bunbeg, Derrybeg to Glassagh made by Donegal County Council under the Rosses regional public water supply scheme will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21195/12]

488 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify who will install water meters if his proposed plans proceed; the qualification that will be necessary and the way citizens will be able to achieve this qualification. [21881/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

488 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify who will install water meters if his proposed plans proceed; the qualification that will be necessary and the way citizens will be able to achieve this qualification. [21881/12]

468 Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if households with private wells will be subject to water charges for registration, inspections or other; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21508/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

468 Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if households with private wells will be subject to water charges for registration, inspections or other; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21508/12]

463 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households in the State that may face a flat rate bill for water usage when the new charge regime is introduced in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21477/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

463 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households in the State that may face a flat rate bill for water usage when the new charge regime is introduced in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21477/12]

447 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when recruitment will commence for the installation of water meters with An Bord Uisce. [21335/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

447 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when recruitment will commence for the installation of water meters with An Bord Uisce. [21335/12]

446 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is envisaged that water meters will be installed above or below ground; the steps that will be taken to ensure meters are neither a safety risk or physically obtrusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21327/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

446 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is envisaged that water meters will be installed above or below ground; the steps that will be taken to ensure meters are neither a safety risk or physically obtrusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21327/12]

445 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if water meters will be covered by warranty following their installation; the length of time this warranty will be valid; the way repair and maintenance costs will be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21326/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

445 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if water meters will be covered by warranty following their installation; the length of time this warranty will be valid; the way repair and maintenance costs will be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21326/12]

444 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if homeowners will be able to monitor their household’s water usage following the installation of water meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21325/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

444 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if homeowners will be able to monitor their household’s water usage following the installation of water meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21325/12]

441 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that the proposed new water meters will be housed in boundary boxes adjacent to the tap-off point on the main road where the mains water supply normally runs that are often hundreds of metres away from the property being charged; if this is in keeping with best international practice; if he will allay the concerns of property owners on the security of this arrangement and potential repair and replacement responsibilities. [22241/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

441 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that the proposed new water meters will be housed in boundary boxes adjacent to the tap-off point on the main road where the mains water supply normally runs that are often hundreds of metres away from the property being charged; if this is in keeping with best international practice; if he will allay the concerns of property owners on the security of this arrangement and potential repair and replacement responsibilities. [22241/12]

440 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made on the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21296/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

440 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made on the recommendations of the Moriarty Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21296/12]

439 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there will be a total reappraisal of slurry application and spreading dates, taking into account prevailing weather conditions more than any other consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22022/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

439 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there will be a total reappraisal of slurry application and spreading dates, taking into account prevailing weather conditions more than any other consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22022/12]

438 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the proposed property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21507/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

438 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the proposed property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21507/12]

144 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement there has been between Dublin City Council, the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Governement and his Department regarding the issue of the Easter Rising site in the environs of Moore Street, Dublin 1; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local authority may dispose of the last two houses they own at 24/25 to the developer at a price agreed quite some time ago and not bearing any relationship to the drop in value of property; the effect of this on the designated National Monument; and the role of the National Assets Management Agency in all these proceedings. [12922/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2012

144 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement there has been between Dublin City Council, the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Governement and his Department regarding the issue of the Easter Rising site in the environs of Moore Street, Dublin 1; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the local authority may dispose of the last two houses they own at 24/25 to the developer at a price agreed quite some time ago and not bearing any relationship to the drop in value of property; the effect of this on the designated National Monument; and the role of the National Assets Management Agency in all these proceedings. [12922/12]

To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2012

Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from: (1) finalizing, adopting, implementing, administering, or enforcing the proposed guidance described in the notice of availability and request for comments entitled "EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act"; or (2) using such guidance, or any substantially similar guidance, as the basis for any decision regarding the scope of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) or any rulemaking. Provides that the use of such guidance as the basis for any rule shall be grounds for vacating such rule.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Mr. Al Armendariz, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator for South Central Region (Region 6), is not suitable to secure domestic energy development, and, therefore should immediately resign.

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2012

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Al Armendariz, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator for South Central Region, is not suitable to secure domestic energy development and should resign immediately.

Expressing the sense of Congress that as one of the world's important wetland and coastal marine ecosystems, the Niger Delta should be protected and its recovery and economic development a priority.

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2012

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Niger Delta should be protected and its economic and environmental recovery and development a priority for all affected governmental and private sector authorities; (2) the United States should increase engagement with Nigeria to ensure oversight of the oil industry and to help control the illegal oil trade; (3) Nigeria should enforce oil company compliance with environmental legislation, social concerns, and the national and international regulatory system; and (4) international oil and gas companies with operations in the Niger Delta should address pollution and its human rights' impacts, improve the control of oil field infrastructure, and apply best practices and international standards for public safety.

Vorschlag für einen Beschluss des Rates über den im Gemeinsamen EWR-Ausschuss zu vertretenden Standpunkt der Europäischen Union zur Änderung von Anhang II (Technische Vorschriften, Normen, Prüfung und Zertifizierung) und Anhang XX (Umweltschutz) des EWR-Abkommens KOM(2012) 96 endg.; Ratsdok. 7731/12

Germany · German Bundestag · 27 April 2012

203 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if REP scheme is being claimed for lands (details supplied) in County Donegal. [21009/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

203 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if REP scheme is being claimed for lands (details supplied) in County Donegal. [21009/12]

202 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the full single farm payment and agri environment option scheme was not paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; when it is likely to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20986/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

202 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the full single farm payment and agri environment option scheme was not paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; when it is likely to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20986/12]

183 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the support he will give to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21164/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

183 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the support he will give to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21164/12]

182 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of parliamentary questions transferred from his Department to other Departments in the past six months; the reasons they were transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21149/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

182 Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of parliamentary questions transferred from his Department to other Departments in the past six months; the reasons they were transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21149/12]

181 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the widespread availability of high quality limestone, if he will introduce statutory regulations to prohibit the use of rock containing significant quantities of mudstone as building aggregate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21142/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

181 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the widespread availability of high quality limestone, if he will introduce statutory regulations to prohibit the use of rock containing significant quantities of mudstone as building aggregate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21142/12]

180 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will improve the S.R.21 regulations in view of the fact that the less than 1% total sulphur regulation is insufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21140/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

180 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will improve the S.R.21 regulations in view of the fact that the less than 1% total sulphur regulation is insufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21140/12]

179 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce statutory regulations along the lines of those introduced in Quebec, Canada, to ensure that both quarries and developers certify that all quarry extracts meet international quality standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21139/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

179 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce statutory regulations along the lines of those introduced in Quebec, Canada, to ensure that both quarries and developers certify that all quarry extracts meet international quality standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21139/12]

178 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce statutory regulations to ensure that each potential site for a quarry undergoes independent geological testing as part of the planning process to ensure that the quarry’s rocks are of a high standard that will not cause problems such as those caused by pyrite in construction; if he will introduce statutory regulations to ensure ongoing independent geological testing of quarries for the purposes of ensuring quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21138/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

178 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce statutory regulations to ensure that each potential site for a quarry undergoes independent geological testing as part of the planning process to ensure that the quarry’s rocks are of a high standard that will not cause problems such as those caused by pyrite in construction; if he will introduce statutory regulations to ensure ongoing independent geological testing of quarries for the purposes of ensuring quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21138/12]

176 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the housing units recently announced (details supplied) are to be allocated solely for the use of regeneration or whether they will be allocated to the general housing stock of Limerick City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21124/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

176 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the housing units recently announced (details supplied) are to be allocated solely for the use of regeneration or whether they will be allocated to the general housing stock of Limerick City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21124/12]

175 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the rules of the shared ownership mortgage as administered by the local authorities are generated at Departmental or local government level; if he is considering the perceived restrictions on the scheme now that it has been discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21122/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

175 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the rules of the shared ownership mortgage as administered by the local authorities are generated at Departmental or local government level; if he is considering the perceived restrictions on the scheme now that it has been discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21122/12]

174 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total cost for the clean up of the by-products from fuel laundering in 2010 and 2011 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21109/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

174 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total cost for the clean up of the by-products from fuel laundering in 2010 and 2011 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21109/12]

173 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the funding allocated to Monaghan County Council under the rural water programme and under the small public water schemes for each year since 1998 to 2012 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21093/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

173 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the funding allocated to Monaghan County Council under the rural water programme and under the small public water schemes for each year since 1998 to 2012 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21093/12]

172 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding allocated to Cavan County Council under the rural water programme and also under the small public water schemes for each year since 1998 to 2012 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21092/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

172 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding allocated to Cavan County Council under the rural water programme and also under the small public water schemes for each year since 1998 to 2012 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21092/12]

171 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to make available social housing that caters for the needs of larger families currently living in private rented accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21084/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

171 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to make available social housing that caters for the needs of larger families currently living in private rented accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21084/12]

170 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason that a ban is being introduced on the sale of shuttering ply-wood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21079/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

170 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason that a ban is being introduced on the sale of shuttering ply-wood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21079/12]

166 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a foreshore lease for an area (details supplied) will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21070/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

166 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a foreshore lease for an area (details supplied) will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21070/12]

177 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 379 of the 13 March 2012, in which he stated that he personally did not receive any written submissions from the City and County Managers Association, if officials in his Department received written submissions from the County and City Managers Association in the period from the 1 of January 2011 to date; the main matter covered in each submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21137/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

177 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 379 of the 13 March 2012, in which he stated that he personally did not receive any written submissions from the City and County Managers Association, if officials in his Department received written submissions from the County and City Managers Association in the period from the 1 of January 2011 to date; the main matter covered in each submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21137/12]

165 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the dates on which written submissions were received from the County and City Managers Association in the period from the 1 January 2011 to date in 2012; the main matter covered in each submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21056/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

165 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the dates on which written submissions were received from the County and City Managers Association in the period from the 1 January 2011 to date in 2012; the main matter covered in each submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21056/12]

164 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the annual allowance and expenses each city and county manager received in 2010 and 2011. [21055/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

164 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the annual allowance and expenses each city and county manager received in 2010 and 2011. [21055/12]

163 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 854 of 18 April 2012, if he will publish the estimated number of households liable for the household charge in each local authority area and the level of compliance to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21054/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

163 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 854 of 18 April 2012, if he will publish the estimated number of households liable for the household charge in each local authority area and the level of compliance to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21054/12]

162 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a water scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21053/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

162 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a water scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21053/12]

161 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a group subsidy was not paid in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry who submitted an application in November 1982 and subsequently submitted all relevant documentation; if he will now issue this grant-subsidy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21045/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

161 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a group subsidy was not paid in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry who submitted an application in November 1982 and subsequently submitted all relevant documentation; if he will now issue this grant-subsidy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21045/12]

159 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way trails are covered by the walks scheme; his plans to extend this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21027/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

159 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way trails are covered by the walks scheme; his plans to extend this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21027/12]

158 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans regarding the provision of financial assistance for homeowners that are required to upgrade their septic tank systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21026/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

158 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans regarding the provision of financial assistance for homeowners that are required to upgrade their septic tank systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21026/12]

157 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which the reduced septic tank registration fee will commence; the length of time it will last; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21025/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

157 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which the reduced septic tank registration fee will commence; the length of time it will last; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21025/12]

156 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects the septic tank registration process to commence; his views on any discussions his Department has had or intends to have with the Data Protection Commission regarding the information requested as part of the registration process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21024/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

156 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects the septic tank registration process to commence; his views on any discussions his Department has had or intends to have with the Data Protection Commission regarding the information requested as part of the registration process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21024/12]