Environment

522 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the phasing report submitted by Donegal County Council in relation to the Killybegs sewerage scheme will be approved and work allowed to commence on the scheme. [41208/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

522 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the phasing report submitted by Donegal County Council in relation to the Killybegs sewerage scheme will be approved and work allowed to commence on the scheme. [41208/06]

521 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by his Department and by the national parks and wildlife service in hiring helicopters in each of the past three years; and the breakdown of the yearly amount paid for this service. [41201/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

521 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by his Department and by the national parks and wildlife service in hiring helicopters in each of the past three years; and the breakdown of the yearly amount paid for this service. [41201/06]

520 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Part M of the 1988 building regulations make it compulsory for all restaurants to have toilets accessible for wheelchair users; and the action disabled people can take on this matter. [41198/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

520 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Part M of the 1988 building regulations make it compulsory for all restaurants to have toilets accessible for wheelchair users; and the action disabled people can take on this matter. [41198/06]

519 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will provide copies of all the records it holds regarding the Castleconnor group water scheme in west Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41171/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

519 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will provide copies of all the records it holds regarding the Castleconnor group water scheme in west Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41171/06]

518 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Labasheeda and Carrigaholt sewerage schemes in County Clare will be fast tracked in view of the fact that Cooraclare, which had been bundled with those schemes, has been given to go-ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41162/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

518 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Labasheeda and Carrigaholt sewerage schemes in County Clare will be fast tracked in view of the fact that Cooraclare, which had been bundled with those schemes, has been given to go-ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41162/06]

517 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is imminent legislation which would require remedial action in circumstances where traffic noise levels exceed a given EU accepted standard; and if such legislation is contemplated either at national or EU level. [41161/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

517 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is imminent legislation which would require remedial action in circumstances where traffic noise levels exceed a given EU accepted standard; and if such legislation is contemplated either at national or EU level. [41161/06]

516 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is redress for residents experiencing noise values resulting from motorway provision which are in excess of predicted levels and of the British standard. [41160/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

516 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is redress for residents experiencing noise values resulting from motorway provision which are in excess of predicted levels and of the British standard. [41160/06]

515 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take regarding the concerns of residents that inappropriate trees (details supplied) should be banned from being planted in suburban gardens due to their propensity to take over gardens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41152/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

515 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take regarding the concerns of residents that inappropriate trees (details supplied) should be banned from being planted in suburban gardens due to their propensity to take over gardens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41152/06]

514 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be given for pipe replacement for the Rosses regional network under the water conservation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41150/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

514 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when approval will be given for pipe replacement for the Rosses regional network under the water conservation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41150/06]

513 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the de-bundling of the Gweedore sewerage scheme and the Letterkenny sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41149/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

513 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the de-bundling of the Gweedore sewerage scheme and the Letterkenny sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41149/06]

512 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Gweedore sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41148/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

512 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Gweedore sewerage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41148/06]

511 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a requirement on local authorities to present minutes to the council of the corporate policy committee for adoption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41147/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

511 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a requirement on local authorities to present minutes to the council of the corporate policy committee for adoption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41147/06]

510 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the grazing stocking rate for an area (details supplied) he will provide a copy of what was proposed by the EU for this area to bring the Irish farmers in line; the proposals from Europe in relation the destocking of sheep from the hills; and if he will provide a copy of what was agreed between his Department and the EU. [41210/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

510 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the grazing stocking rate for an area (details supplied) he will provide a copy of what was proposed by the EU for this area to bring the Irish farmers in line; the proposals from Europe in relation the destocking of sheep from the hills; and if he will provide a copy of what was agreed between his Department and the EU. [41210/06]

333 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the nature, level and source of the expert advice referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 324 of 7 November 2006, with reference to the proposed closure of St. Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar, Dublin 6; if this advice was sought or came unsolicited; if she had received reports or proposals regarding the use or alternative use of the hospital and its site prior to the Government’s decision to close; if a feasibility study was undertaken or findings therefrom published or presented; if her attention has been drawn to the widespread unease, unrest and dismay of patients who have attended there at the prospect of the loss of the expert care and attention provided at St. Luke’s in a warm caring and personal environment; if she has received expressions of concern from patients who are anxious that the proposed relocation of the services will result in greater stress for patients and will not provide increased or improved services; if she will review the decision to close the hospital in view of these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41696/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

333 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the nature, level and source of the expert advice referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 324 of 7 November 2006, with reference to the proposed closure of St. Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar, Dublin 6; if this advice was sought or came unsolicited; if she had received reports or proposals regarding the use or alternative use of the hospital and its site prior to the Government’s decision to close; if a feasibility study was undertaken or findings therefrom published or presented; if her attention has been drawn to the widespread unease, unrest and dismay of patients who have attended there at the prospect of the loss of the expert care and attention provided at St. Luke’s in a warm caring and personal environment; if she has received expressions of concern from patients who are anxious that the proposed relocation of the services will result in greater stress for patients and will not provide increased or improved services; if she will review the decision to close the hospital in view of these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41696/06]

To amend the Clean Air Act to exclude agricultural particulates from the national ambient air quality standards for particulate matter, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2006

Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit any national ambient air quality standard prescribed after January 1, 2006, for particulate matter other than fine particulate matter from applying to any ambient mix of particulate matter the majority of which is rural windblown dust and soils and particulate matter generated by agricultural sources. Defines "agricultural sources" to mean crop production and animal production within the meaning of the U.S. Bureau of Census North American Industry Classification System.

To provide for the protection of health and safety during certain disasters.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2006

Authorizes the President (acting through the Secretary of Health and Human Substances), upon determining that a substance of concern has been released in an area declared to be a disaster area and has disrupted the transportation system of the United States, to carry out a program for the coordination, protection, assessment, monitoring and study of the health and safety of responding or affected individuals with high exposure levels. Requires that such a program: (1) apply to workers or volunteers, clean up workers, residents of the area, and persons who are employed in or who attend school in the area; (2) ensure that such individuals are informed about and protected against potential health impacts of any such substance in a timely manner, are monitored and studied for any health impacts, and receive health care referrals; and (3) ensure that information from any such monitoring and studies is used to prevent or protect against similar health impacts. Requires the President to take appropriate measures to protect the privacy of any participant in a registry or study. Gives priority in any registry or study to the protection, monitoring, and study of the heath and safety of individuals with the highest level of exposure to a substance of concern. Allows the President to carry out such a program through a cooperative agreement with a medical institution. Requires the Secretary, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to jointly enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study disaster area health and environmental protection and monitoring.

Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2006

Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies over a 200-year period to human understanding of the oceans and atmosphere and their stewardship of the marine environment; (2) the vision of President Thomas Jefferson in supporting scientific advancement and coastal surveys; and (3) the contributions of employees and officers of the Coast Survey, the National Geodetic Survey, and the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

2006/890/Euratom: Commission Decision of 4 December 2006 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community of a Framework Agreement on a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation and of the Protocol on Claims, Legal Proceedings and Indemnification to the Framework Agreement on a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation (notified under document number C(2006) 5219)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 4 December 2006

Auswirkungen der so genannten schwimmenden Raffinerien auf Meeresökosysteme sowie die Umwelt und Gesundheit der Menschen in den Nicht-OECD-Staaten (G-SIG: 16041309)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 December 2006

Planung von Salzeinleitungen in die Werra (G-SIG: 16011478)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 December 2006

Genehmigung der Salzwassereinleitung in die Werra durch die K+S Kali GmbH; Möglichkeit des Widerrufs einer Genehmigung aus dem Jahre 1942; Durchführung des Genehmigungsverfahrens; Beteiligung von Flussanrainerländern; Vereinbarkeit mit der europäischen Wasserrahmenrichtlinie; Prüfung von Alternativen zur Salzeinleitung; Bewertung und Einhaltung des Chloridgrenzwertes <p> </p>

Entschließung des Europäischen Parlaments zur Weiterbehandlung der Stellungnahme des Parlaments zum Umweltschutz: Strafrechtliche Verfolgung, Straftatbestände und Sanktionen (G-SIG: 16000981)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 December 2006

Haushalts- und Wirtschaftsführung 2006 Außerplanmäßige Verpflichtungsermächtigung bei Kapitel 16 02 Titel 687 03 - Projektbezogene Beiträge an internationale Organisationen - (G-SIG: 16000896)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 December 2006

Verpflichtungsermächtigung in Höhe von bis zu 24 Mio. Euro (für 2007 bis 2010 je 6 Mio. Euro) für Beiträge an den &quot;Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund&quot; zur Unterstützung des Post-Kyoto-Prozesses in Entwicklungsländern

Rechnungshofbericht zum Thema "Tierkennzeichnung und Tierdatenbanken"

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Rechnungshofbericht zum Thema "Tierkennzeichnung und Tierdatenbanken"

illegales Schächten von Tieren

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend illegales Schächten von Tieren

Rechnungshofbericht zum Thema " Tierkennzeichnung und Tierdatenbanken"

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Rechnungshofbericht zum Thema " Tierkennzeichnung und Tierdatenbanken"

illegales Schächten von Tieren

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend illegales Schächten von Tieren

174 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the limitations placed on housing authorities in relation to the claw back associated with affordable housing; if there are maximum amounts defined by his Department; if the decision can be made locally; the range generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41058/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

174 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the limitations placed on housing authorities in relation to the claw back associated with affordable housing; if there are maximum amounts defined by his Department; if the decision can be made locally; the range generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41058/06]

173 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the properties his Department, or bodies in his Department, has leased on long or short-term lease from a private company or person since 1 January 2003 to date in 2006; the name of each company or person; the conditions entered into in each contract; the payment entered into; the upward rental clause that has been agreed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41016/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

173 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the properties his Department, or bodies in his Department, has leased on long or short-term lease from a private company or person since 1 January 2003 to date in 2006; the name of each company or person; the conditions entered into in each contract; the payment entered into; the upward rental clause that has been agreed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41016/06]

171 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding from his Department to Meath County Council for each of the years 1990 to 2006 inclusive, in tabular form. [40958/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

171 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding from his Department to Meath County Council for each of the years 1990 to 2006 inclusive, in tabular form. [40958/06]

170 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of vehicles registered for motor taxation within County Meath for each of the years 2002 to 2006, inclusive, with a breakdown of this number for each category; the amount of income derived from this source; and if he will provide the information in tabular form. [40957/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

170 Mr. English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of vehicles registered for motor taxation within County Meath for each of the years 2002 to 2006, inclusive, with a breakdown of this number for each category; the amount of income derived from this source; and if he will provide the information in tabular form. [40957/06]

169 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he received correspondence from two members of Wicklow County Council dated 12 November 2006 relating to the appointment of a public relations consultant; the response he is making to the concerns raised in this correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40937/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

169 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he received correspondence from two members of Wicklow County Council dated 12 November 2006 relating to the appointment of a public relations consultant; the response he is making to the concerns raised in this correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40937/06]

168 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if legislation on the control of animals has any application with regard to wild cats in urban area; if not, the avenue open to residents who are concerned about large number of cats invading their gardens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40904/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

168 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if legislation on the control of animals has any application with regard to wild cats in urban area; if not, the avenue open to residents who are concerned about large number of cats invading their gardens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40904/06]

145 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the contacts she has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding the effects of IPPC licensing on poultry producers; if her Department has an estimate of the number of poultry producers that will be forced out of business by the implementation of this increased cost; the proposals she has to reduce the increased costs for poultry producers associated with IPPC licensing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40998/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

145 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the contacts she has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding the effects of IPPC licensing on poultry producers; if her Department has an estimate of the number of poultry producers that will be forced out of business by the implementation of this increased cost; the proposals she has to reduce the increased costs for poultry producers associated with IPPC licensing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40998/06]

Judgment of the Court (Third Chamber) of 30 November 2006.#Commission of the European Communities v Grand Duchy of Luxemburg.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations - Environment - Directive 2000/60/EC - Failure to notify implementing measures - Obligation to adopt framework legislation in national law - None - Incomplete implementation of or failure to implement Articles 2, 7(2) and 14.#Case C-32/05.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 30 November 2006

Grundstücksverkäufe durch die SIVBEG

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ewald Stadler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend Grundstücksverkäufe durch die "SIVBEG" <i>(Strategische Immobilien Verwertungs- und</i> <i>Entwicklungsgesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung)</i>

Einsatz von Streusalz

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einsatz von Streusalz <i>(Änderung des Immissionsschutzgesetzes-Luft)</i>

Sanierung des aufgelassenen Gipsbergwerks in Maria Enzersdorf/NÖ

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Ruperta Lichtenecker, Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Sanierung des aufgelassenen Gipsbergwerks in Maria Enzersdorf/NÖ

verstärkte Berücksichtigung der Klimaschutz- und Energiesparmaßnahmen im Wohnrecht

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend verstärkte Berücksichtigung der Klimaschutz- und Energiesparmaßnahmen im Wohnrecht

Ausstieg Österreichs aus dem Euratom-Vertrag

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ausstieg Österreichs aus dem Euratom-Vertrag

2005 discharge: European Environment Agency

European Union · European Parliament · 29 November 2006

266 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, with regard to the introduction of the certificate for energy rating on houses personnel from his Department will be appointed to carry out the assessments; the training that will be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40804/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

266 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, with regard to the introduction of the certificate for energy rating on houses personnel from his Department will be appointed to carry out the assessments; the training that will be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40804/06]

265 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures he had put in place for people who were illiterate and could not read notification regarding the deletion of their names from the register of electors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40789/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

265 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures he had put in place for people who were illiterate and could not read notification regarding the deletion of their names from the register of electors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40789/06]

264 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the long delay by his Department in issuing guidelines to the forestry sector, in the Department of Agriculture and Food, on guidelines on the preservation of Hen Harrier Habitat; and his view on the fact that this lack of direction by his Department is holding up the plantation of thousands of acres of trees. [40782/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

264 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the long delay by his Department in issuing guidelines to the forestry sector, in the Department of Agriculture and Food, on guidelines on the preservation of Hen Harrier Habitat; and his view on the fact that this lack of direction by his Department is holding up the plantation of thousands of acres of trees. [40782/06]

263 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the application by Limerick City Council to extend the borough boundary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40771/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

263 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the application by Limerick City Council to extend the borough boundary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40771/06]

262 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of accommodation built by cooperative housing associations, as distinct from voluntary housing associations, under the capital funding schemes from 2000 to 2005; the location of such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40755/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

262 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of accommodation built by cooperative housing associations, as distinct from voluntary housing associations, under the capital funding schemes from 2000 to 2005; the location of such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40755/06]

261 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of accommodation built by cooperative housing associations, as distinct from voluntary housing associations, under the capital funding schemes from 2000 to 2005 in Galway County and City; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40754/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

261 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of accommodation built by cooperative housing associations, as distinct from voluntary housing associations, under the capital funding schemes from 2000 to 2005 in Galway County and City; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40754/06]

260 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure that all targets for his Department contained in the National Development Plan for the Border Midland Western region are reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40731/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

260 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure that all targets for his Department contained in the National Development Plan for the Border Midland Western region are reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40731/06]

259 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allow tenants to purchase a dwelling from a voluntary housing association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40718/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

259 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allow tenants to purchase a dwelling from a voluntary housing association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40718/06]

258 Mr. Durkan a sked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses completed under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and awaiting allocation in Kildare County Council at present; when the allocation of same will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40717/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

258 Mr. Durkan a sked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of social and affordable houses completed under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and awaiting allocation in Kildare County Council at present; when the allocation of same will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40717/06]

257 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding made available to respective local authorities to enable plastic recovery services to be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40692/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

257 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding made available to respective local authorities to enable plastic recovery services to be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40692/06]