Environment

155 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the provision by his Department of adequate funding and supports to ensure group water schemes continue to carry out their important rural water delivery service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21023/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

155 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the provision by his Department of adequate funding and supports to ensure group water schemes continue to carry out their important rural water delivery service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21023/12]

154 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the current multi-agency approach to water quality inspection here; if he will ensure that Irish Water does not duplicate the inspection role of other State agencies and ensure that each sector is only burdened with a single inspectorate body; his views on whether discussions should take place with the various sectors to identify the most appropriate state agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21022/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

154 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the current multi-agency approach to water quality inspection here; if he will ensure that Irish Water does not duplicate the inspection role of other State agencies and ensure that each sector is only burdened with a single inspectorate body; his views on whether discussions should take place with the various sectors to identify the most appropriate state agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21022/12]

151 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to ensure that local authorities will be forced to act on all reports of unauthorised developments and non-compliant developments whether they be reported by members of the public orally or in writing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21016/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

151 Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to ensure that local authorities will be forced to act on all reports of unauthorised developments and non-compliant developments whether they be reported by members of the public orally or in writing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21016/12]

150 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if families in shared ownership schemes (details supplied) have to pay the household charge. [20990/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

150 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if families in shared ownership schemes (details supplied) have to pay the household charge. [20990/12]

149 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the agency responsible for compiling the list of unfinished estates, residents of which are exempt from the household charge; if other unfinished estates which are not currently on this list will be included on the list in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20987/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

149 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the agency responsible for compiling the list of unfinished estates, residents of which are exempt from the household charge; if other unfinished estates which are not currently on this list will be included on the list in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20987/12]

169 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if residents who live on farms or on their business premises will have their water free allowance changed once Irish Water is formed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21078/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

169 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if residents who live on farms or on their business premises will have their water free allowance changed once Irish Water is formed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21078/12]

168 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if residents who live on farms or on their business premises and already pay a standing charge for their water meter will have this varied once Irish Water is formed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21077/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

168 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if residents who live on farms or on their business premises and already pay a standing charge for their water meter will have this varied once Irish Water is formed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21077/12]

167 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government it is intended to replace the existing water meters at residences, already in place with new meters when Irish Water is in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21076/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

167 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government it is intended to replace the existing water meters at residences, already in place with new meters when Irish Water is in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21076/12]

153 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will direct Irish Water to review the existing standing charges imposed by local authorities, that they do not exceed the €40 proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21021/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

153 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will direct Irish Water to review the existing standing charges imposed by local authorities, that they do not exceed the €40 proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21021/12]

152 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will guarantee that the present 50,000 gallon of domestic water allowance for homeowners who pay for water will not be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21020/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

152 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will guarantee that the present 50,000 gallon of domestic water allowance for homeowners who pay for water will not be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21020/12]

148 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the proposed water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20979/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

148 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the proposed water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20979/12]

147 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that an elderly person admitted to a nursing home in mid-2011 is liable for the household charge in 2012 and if this is the case, if a fairer arrangement can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20976/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

147 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that an elderly person admitted to a nursing home in mid-2011 is liable for the household charge in 2012 and if this is the case, if a fairer arrangement can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20976/12]

145 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the situation in relation to the CLÁR programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20965/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

145 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the situation in relation to the CLÁR programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20965/12]

146 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money the Leader programme has to spend between now and the end of the current programme in December 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20966/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

146 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money the Leader programme has to spend between now and the end of the current programme in December 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20966/12]

144 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the recent changes to the Leader programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20964/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

144 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the recent changes to the Leader programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20964/12]

143 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will allow Leader companies to pay for food projects which have been held up since early 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20963/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

143 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will allow Leader companies to pay for food projects which have been held up since early 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20963/12]

21 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he or his officials have met with the Department of the Environment in relation to the impact that water metering will have on small businesses particularly those that do not have water rates at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2012

21 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he or his officials have met with the Department of the Environment in relation to the impact that water metering will have on small businesses particularly those that do not have water rates at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20943/12]

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2012

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to expand the collection and analysis of data in programs of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Sets forth provisions to improve cultural competence in federal health care programs and services, including by establishing the Robert T. Matsui Center for Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Health Care. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to engage in activities to improve health workforce diversity, including by: (1) establishing a working group, a technical clearinghouse, and an advisory committee on workforce diversity; (2) awarding grants to academic institutions; (3) establishing a health and health care disparities education program; and (4) providing for scholarships, student loan repayment and loan forgiveness, and research fellowships. Health Empowerment Zone Act of 2012 - Provides for the establishment of health empowerment zones in communities that experience disproportionate disparities in health status and health care. Requires the Secretary to engage in activities to improve the quality of and access to health care, including by expanding access to health care and health care insurance for immigrants, designating centers of excellence at public hospitals and other health systems serving minority patients, increasing Medicaid payments to territories and to Native Hawaiian health centers, and providing for border health grants. Sets forth programs to reduce health disparities affecting minorities and rural residents. Establishes an Office of Minority Health in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Sets forth provisions to improve health for women and children, including by expanding access to federal programs for immigrant women and children, creating public awareness campaigns, engaging in activities to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes, and establishing programs to reduce teenage pregnancies, including contraception education and information programs and programs to support healthy adolescent development. Directs the Secretary to develop a multisite gestational diabetes research project within the diabetes program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provides for community mental health and addiction services to be offered through federally-qualified behavioral health centers. Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2012 - Requires the Secretary to implement the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Program to achieve a reduction of at least 25% in the mortality rate of lung cancer by 2017. Prostate Research, Outreach, Screening, Testing, Access, and Treatment Effectiveness Act of 2012 or the PROSTATE Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take action to address prostate cancer, including by establishing the Interagency Prostate Cancer Coordination and Education Task Force. Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2012 - Requires the Secretary to implement programs to address hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2012 - Requires the Director of CDC to establish the National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry. Requires the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to develop guidelines to screen minority patient populations which have a higher than average risk for many chronic diseases and cancers. Establishes a program for participation by Medicaid beneficiaries in approved clinical trials. Requires the Secretary to carry out activities to expand the Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative. National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2012 - Provides for a program of grants to public health agencies and faith-based organizations to address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community. Justice for the Unprotected Against Sexually Transmitted Infections among the Confined and Exposed Act or the JUSTICE Act - Permits community organizations to distribute sexual barrier protection devices (e.g., condoms) and to engage in sexually transmitted infection counseling and prevention education in federal correctional facilities. Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2012 - Requires the Bureau of Prisons to develop a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates. Minority Diabetes Initiative Act - Requires the Secretary to award grants to provide treatment for diabetes in minority communities and to conduct and support research and other activities with respect to diabetes in minority populations. Directs the Secretary to conduct research and other activities for the prevention of lung diseases, including asthma, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Sets forth provisions regarding the use of health information technology to reduce health disparities, particularly in racial and ethnic minority communities. Prohibits discrimination in federal health care programs or research activities. Requires the Secretary to establish the Office of Health Disparities in the Office for Civil Rights and to establish civil rights compliance offices in each HHS agency that administers health programs. Directs the President to enforce Executive Order 12898 (requiring federal actions to address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations) as federal law. Amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish in the Department of Agriculture (USDA) a Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to study the type and scope of health care services provided to racial and ethnic minorities affected by the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling unit on April 20, 2010.

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2012

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for FY2013. Makes FY2013 appropriations to the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers-Civil, for FY2013 for: (1) civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration (including the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri); (2) the regulatory program pertaining to navigable waters and wetlands; (3) the formerly utilized sites remedial action program for clean-up of early atomic energy program contamination; (4) flood control and coastal emergencies, including hurricanes and other natural disasters; and (5) the Office of Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works). Makes FY2013 appropriations to the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Central Utah Project; (2) the Bureau of Reclamation, including water and related natural resources; (3) the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund; (4) California Bay-Delta Restoration, and (5) administrative expenses in the Office of the Commissioner (the Denver office). Makes appropriations for FY2013 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for energy and science programs, including: (1) energy efficiency and renewable energy, (2) electricity delivery and energy reliability, (3) nuclear energy, (4) fossil energy research and development, (5) naval petroleum and oil shale reserves, (6) Elk Hills School Lands Fund, (7) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, (8) the Energy Information Administration, (9) non-defense environmental cleanup, (10) the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, (11) science activities, (12) the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), (13) the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Loan Program, (14) the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, (15) departmental administration, (16) the Office of the Inspector General, (17) the National Nuclear Security Administration and atomic energy defense weapons activities, (18) defense nuclear nonproliferation activities, (19) naval reactors activities, (20) Office of the Administrator in the National Nuclear Security Administration, (21) atomic energy defense environmental cleanup, and (22) other defense activities including plant and capital expenses for atomic energy defense and classified activities. Approves expenditures from the Bonneville Power Administration Fund. Makes FY2013 appropriations for operation and maintenance of: (1) the Southeastern Power Administration; (2) the Southwestern Power Administration; (3) the Western Area Power Administration, including construction and rehabilitation; (4) the Falcon and Amistad Operating and Maintenance Fund; and (5) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Makes FY2013 appropriations to: (1) the Appalachian Regional Commission; (2) the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; (3) the Delta Regional Authority; (4) the Denali Commission; (5) Northern Border Regional Commission; (6) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), including the Office of Inspector General; (7) the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board; and (8) the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated by this Act to influence congressional action on legislation or appropriation pending before Congress.

Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2012

Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act - Requires the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina to be managed in accordance with the Interim Protected Species Management Strategy/Environmental Assessment issued by the National Park Service (NPS) on June 13, 2007, for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area until the Secretary of the Interior issues a new final rule that meets the additional restrictions specified below. Bars the imposition of any additional restrictions on pedestrian or motorized vehicular access to any part of the Recreation Area for species protection beyond those in the Interim Management Strategy, other than as specifically authorized pursuant to this Act. Allows the Secretary if, based on peer-reviewed science and after public comment, it is determined that additional restrictions on access to a part of the Recreation Area are necessary to protect endangered species, to only restrict pedestrian and vehicular access for recreational activities for the shortest possible time and on the smallest possible portions of such area. Prohibits the final rule titled "Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Cape Hatteras National Seashore--Off-Road Vehicle Management" from having any force or effect. Invalidates the April 30, 2008, consent decree filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina regarding off-road vehicle use at the Seashore.

A bill to provide to the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture expedited authority to remove geese that threaten aircraft.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2012

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to direct the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture to publish a management plan for the removal of all Canada geese residing on National Park Service land within 5 miles of any commercial airport that pose a risk to flight safety of aircraft. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Administrator, to: (1) issue a record decision for the document entitled "Supplement to the Environmental Impact Statement Bird Hazard Reduction Program: John F. Kennedy International Airport," and (2) complete the removal of such geese by August 1, 2012.

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2012, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2022.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2012

Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2013, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2013-FY2022. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2012-FY2022 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (Social Security Trust Funds), and specified major functional categories for FY2012-FY2022. Authorizes the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to make certain deficit-reduction reserve funds for legislation for: (1) the sale of unused or vacant federal properties, (2) the sale of excess federal lands, (3) repeal of the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage laws, (4) reduction of the federal vehicles fleet, and (5) the sale of financial assets purchased through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Authorizes the Chairman to reduce the allocations of committees for any savings achieved by such sales, repeal, and reduction, with the savings used to reduce the deficit. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this resolution to be exceeded, except by a supermajority waiver. Specifies such discretionary spending limits in the Senate for FY2012-FY2022. Authorizes adjustments to the discretionary spending limits, budgetary aggregates, and allocations for adjustments to support ongoing overseas deployments and other activities. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would require advanced appropriations. Sets forth requirements for the treatment of emergency legislation. Allows the Chairman to adjust the estimate of budgetary effects of legislation that: (1) amends or supersedes the system for updating physician payments under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, (2) amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a flat 17% tax rate, and (3) extends the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) relief for individuals. Permits the Chairman to make such adjustments only for points of order in this legislation relating to: (1) pay-as-you-go, and (2) long- and short-term deficits. Requires Senate committees to: (1) review programs and tax expenditures in their jurisdictions to identify waste, fraud, and abuse or duplication, and to increase the use of performance data to inform committee work; (2) review the matters for congressional consideration identified on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) High Risk list report; and (3) make recommendations to the Senate Budget Committee to improve governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports. Rescinds any unobligated or unspent adjustments of allocations and aggregates made pursuant to this resolution after 36 months. Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Senate Committees on: (1) Foreign Relations; (2) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (3) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (4) Environment and Public Works; (5) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (6) Finance; and (7) Energy and Natural Resources. Declares the policy of Congress on attainment of Social Security solvency, reduction in Medicare unfunded liabilities, and tax reform. Expresses the sense of Congress on: (1) applying regulatory analysis requirements for executive branch agencies to independent agencies, (2) voting on the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, (3) the automatic biennial sunsetting of all federal regulations unless repromulgated by Congress, (4) implementing regulatory process reform, and (5) incorporating formal rulemaking procedures for all major regulations.

Brief van de minister van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties en de staatssecretaris van Infrastructuur en Milieu over de consequenties van uitstel van de behandeling van Wijziging van de Waterschapswet tot het invoeren van de verkiezing van de vertegenwoordigers voor de ingezetenen in het algemeen bestuur van het waterschap door de leden van de gemeenteraden (33 097)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 26 April 2012

Brief van de minister van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties en de staatssecretaris van Infrastructuur en Milieu over de consequenties van uitstel van de behandeling van Wijziging van de Waterschapswet tot het invoeren van de verkiezing van de vertegenwoordigers voor de ingezetenen in het algemeen bestuur van het waterschap door de leden van de gemeenteraden (33 097)

Brief van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu over het bericht van de 16% salarisverhoging voor de directie van ProRail

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 26 April 2012

Brief van de minister van Infrastructuur en Milieu over het bericht van de 16% salarisverhoging voor de directie van ProRail

Probleme und Nutzen von "Smart Meters"

Austria · National Council · 25 April 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Arbeit, Soziales und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Probleme und Nutzen von "Smart Meters" <i>(elektronische Stromzähler)</i>

Probleme und Nutzen von "Smart Meters"

Austria · National Council · 25 April 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Probleme und Nutzen von "Smart Meters" <i>(elektronische Stromzähler)</i>

Probleme und Nutzen von "Smart Meters"

Austria · National Council · 25 April 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Probleme und Nutzen von "Smart Meters" <i>(elektronische Stromzähler)</i>

Probleme und Nutzen von "Smart Meters"

Austria · National Council · 25 April 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Probleme und Nutzen von "Smart Meters" <i>(elektroniche Stromzähler)</i>

steuerliche Absetzbarkeit von Spenden an Einrichtungen, die Zwecke des Umweltschutzes verfolgen

Austria · National Council · 25 April 2012

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Finanzen betreffend steuerliche Absetzbarkeit von Spenden an Einrichtungen, die Zwecke des Umweltschutzes verfolgen

projet de loi autorisant la ratification de la convention de Hong Kong pour le recyclage sûr et écologiquement rationnel des navires

France · Senate · 25 April 2012

projet de loi ratifiant l'ordonnance n° 2012-9 du 5 janvier 2012 relative aux réserves naturelles

France · Senate · 25 April 2012

154 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 19 April 2012, the amount of money it will cost directly and indirectly to write to 700,000 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20847/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

154 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 19 April 2012, the amount of money it will cost directly and indirectly to write to 700,000 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20847/12]

153 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount paid on external public relations and communications consultants; the name of each organisation used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20781/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

153 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount paid on external public relations and communications consultants; the name of each organisation used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20781/12]

152 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Question No. 585 of 2 February 2010, if he will confirm his policy and plans in the area of building regulations; his plans to further amend the various acts quoted in that reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20753/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

152 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Question No. 585 of 2 February 2010, if he will confirm his policy and plans in the area of building regulations; his plans to further amend the various acts quoted in that reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20753/12]

151 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the persons who paid the household charge, but were later found to be not liable will receive a refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20752/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

151 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the persons who paid the household charge, but were later found to be not liable will receive a refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20752/12]

150 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason that residents in an area (details supplied) were exempt from the household charge but residents in another location were still liable despite its unfinished condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20746/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

150 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason that residents in an area (details supplied) were exempt from the household charge but residents in another location were still liable despite its unfinished condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20746/12]

149 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount spent by his Department on drivers and ministerial transport since February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20708/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

149 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount spent by his Department on drivers and ministerial transport since February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20708/12]

148 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount spent on hair and make-up by his Department since February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20692/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

148 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount spent on hair and make-up by his Department since February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20692/12]

147 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the constraints that have been put in place to ensure that the water metering, for which the public is being asked to foot the bill, will be the most up-to-date available and on-street with the least intrusion on private property and will not repeat the departmental error in relation to the purchasing of e-voting machines, which were obsolete before they were installed and cost the taxpayer in excess of €55 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20669/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

147 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the constraints that have been put in place to ensure that the water metering, for which the public is being asked to foot the bill, will be the most up-to-date available and on-street with the least intrusion on private property and will not repeat the departmental error in relation to the purchasing of e-voting machines, which were obsolete before they were installed and cost the taxpayer in excess of €55 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20669/12]

146 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding premises in which water meters are already installed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20643/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

146 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding premises in which water meters are already installed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20643/12]

145 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the authority responsible for dealing with loud noise at night caused by dogs which are kept on a private residence in an urban environment; the process one should go through in order to have the problem dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20867/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

145 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the authority responsible for dealing with loud noise at night caused by dogs which are kept on a private residence in an urban environment; the process one should go through in order to have the problem dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20867/12]

34 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the date on which she expects the rent supplement scheme to have been transferred from her Department to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government; the size of any additional moneys that will be allocated; and the implications for her plans to develop one stop shops. [20595/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2012

34 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the date on which she expects the rent supplement scheme to have been transferred from her Department to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government; the size of any additional moneys that will be allocated; and the implications for her plans to develop one stop shops. [20595/12]

To require the Comptroller General to conduct an annual audit of the General Services Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2012

Requires the Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct an annual audit of the General Services Administration (GSA) and to report the audit findings to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Requires such audit to include detailed information for each region regarding specific administrative costs, conference spending, bonuses, travel expenses, staffing levels, expenditures on buildings classified as excess, surplus, or underutilized, a detailed accounting of the expenditures of the Federal Buildings Fund, and any other information which a congressional committee may request.

662 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding payment of the agri-environment options scheme 2 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [20535/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2012

662 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding payment of the agri-environment options scheme 2 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [20535/12]

655 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an agri-environment options scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20399/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2012

655 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an agri-environment options scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20399/12]

654 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment for a 2011 agri-environment options scheme application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20397/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2012

654 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment for a 2011 agri-environment options scheme application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20397/12]

624 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give approval to allowing tree planting whips as a valid action in respect of the agri-environment options scheme application (details supplied). [19899/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2012

624 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give approval to allowing tree planting whips as a valid action in respect of the agri-environment options scheme application (details supplied). [19899/12]

615 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in payment under the agri-environment options scheme 2011 to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19838/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2012

615 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in payment under the agri-environment options scheme 2011 to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19838/12]

547 Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi State bodies under his aegis; the number of these persons that are on a permanent contract, short-term contract, or working in a temporary capacity; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21178/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2012

547 Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of public servants that received a pension and lump sum on retirement that are again working in the public service and semi State bodies under his aegis; the number of these persons that are on a permanent contract, short-term contract, or working in a temporary capacity; the cost of same to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21178/12]

545 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding auctioneers being told that if they cannot prove they have paid the household tax that there licences will not be renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20634/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2012

545 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding auctioneers being told that if they cannot prove they have paid the household tax that there licences will not be renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20634/12]