Environment

107 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the timeframe for payments to 11,000 farmers under REP scheme four; if payment will be made to those farmers before Christmas 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43971/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2008

107 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the timeframe for payments to 11,000 farmers under REP scheme four; if payment will be made to those farmers before Christmas 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43971/08]

Transport, Haltung und "Jagd" von Zuchtfasanen

Austria · National Council · 2 December 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit, Familie und Jugend betreffend Transport, Haltung und "Jagd" von Zuchtfasanen

proposition de loi relative à la reconnaissance et à l'indemnisation des victimes des essais nucléaires

France · Senate · 2 December 2008

376 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of properties registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board; the number of cases of non-registration which have been examined in each local authority area; the action taken in each year for the past three years; the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43908/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

376 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of properties registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board; the number of cases of non-registration which have been examined in each local authority area; the action taken in each year for the past three years; the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43908/08]

375 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm receipt of correspondence from a person (details supplied); his views on the matters outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43869/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

375 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm receipt of correspondence from a person (details supplied); his views on the matters outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43869/08]

374 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount charged by each local authority for commercial water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43840/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

374 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount charged by each local authority for commercial water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43840/08]

373 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis of the decision to specify a five and a half month hunting season in the recent licence granted to a hunt (details supplied). [43827/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

373 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the basis of the decision to specify a five and a half month hunting season in the recent licence granted to a hunt (details supplied). [43827/08]

372 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the contraction in the construction industry and difficulties in the financial services sector, he will review relevant legislation in order to provide that planning permission can be extended from five to eight years when commencement of construction is delayed specifically as a result of the recession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43810/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

372 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the contraction in the construction industry and difficulties in the financial services sector, he will review relevant legislation in order to provide that planning permission can be extended from five to eight years when commencement of construction is delayed specifically as a result of the recession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43810/08]

371 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a scheme (details supplied) in County Laois will be given approval to go to contract and invite tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43800/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

371 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a scheme (details supplied) in County Laois will be given approval to go to contract and invite tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43800/08]

370 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking in respect of his Department’s direction to local authorities to implement a 3% reduction in pay costs, to ensure that this measure does not result in diminution in emergency public services such as the fire service; if he will issue a directive to local authorities to maintain their fire services at least at their present level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43796/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

370 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking in respect of his Department’s direction to local authorities to implement a 3% reduction in pay costs, to ensure that this measure does not result in diminution in emergency public services such as the fire service; if he will issue a directive to local authorities to maintain their fire services at least at their present level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43796/08]

369 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations in place in regard to employment in the private sector of senior local authority staff whether on leave of absence or on a career break, former or retired, working part-time or full-time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43787/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

369 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations in place in regard to employment in the private sector of senior local authority staff whether on leave of absence or on a career break, former or retired, working part-time or full-time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43787/08]

368 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average cost per applicant of the rental accommodation scheme; the number of persons accommodated under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43612/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

368 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average cost per applicant of the rental accommodation scheme; the number of persons accommodated under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43612/08]

367 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties that are arising for a project (details supplied) in County Meath; the action he will take to resolve such financial difficulties to ensure the service provided by the group does not result in a negative impact on the service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43602/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

367 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties that are arising for a project (details supplied) in County Meath; the action he will take to resolve such financial difficulties to ensure the service provided by the group does not result in a negative impact on the service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43602/08]

366 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 18 November 2008 relating to development consent in respect of strategic infrastructure projects, if he will confirm the stipulated fee in such instances; the details of each proposed project inclusive of applicant name, brief description of the works involved and the decision of the board on determined cases with respect to all such applicants received to date by An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43541/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

366 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 18 November 2008 relating to development consent in respect of strategic infrastructure projects, if he will confirm the stipulated fee in such instances; the details of each proposed project inclusive of applicant name, brief description of the works involved and the decision of the board on determined cases with respect to all such applicants received to date by An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43541/08]

365 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his confirmation by way of reply to Parliamentary Question No. 450 of 18 November 2008 relating to the notification of land owners affected by the designation of special areas of conservation and special protection areas, that his Department undertakes extensive consultation with each landowner so affected; his views on whether all landowners whose property rights may be similarly affected by other similar but equally invasive designations are entitled to similar notification measures; the steps he will take to ensure that all such affected land owners are not deprived or their entitlement to natural and constitutional justice in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43540/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

365 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to his confirmation by way of reply to Parliamentary Question No. 450 of 18 November 2008 relating to the notification of land owners affected by the designation of special areas of conservation and special protection areas, that his Department undertakes extensive consultation with each landowner so affected; his views on whether all landowners whose property rights may be similarly affected by other similar but equally invasive designations are entitled to similar notification measures; the steps he will take to ensure that all such affected land owners are not deprived or their entitlement to natural and constitutional justice in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43540/08]

364 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses and apartment units that remain unsold including those in which contracts have issued to purchasers but sale is not complete; the unit cost paid by local authorities for each and the date of completion; the current market value and date of valuation for each unit; and the total purchase cost of all such units held by local authorities. [43530/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

364 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses and apartment units that remain unsold including those in which contracts have issued to purchasers but sale is not complete; the unit cost paid by local authorities for each and the date of completion; the current market value and date of valuation for each unit; and the total purchase cost of all such units held by local authorities. [43530/08]

363 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the consequences of job losses in Donegal County Council, he will provide additional funding to the council to prevent such job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43510/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

363 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the consequences of job losses in Donegal County Council, he will provide additional funding to the council to prevent such job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43510/08]

362 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available for an organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary that has a site earmarked to build voluntary housing on this site; if Clúid has available funding that can be applied for; if not, when it will be allocated funding again in order that the organisation can apply in good time; the other organisations that have funding for voluntary housing; if there is available funding in any of these organisations; and if not, when funding will be allocated to them again in order that the organisation can apply in good time. [43507/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

362 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available for an organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary that has a site earmarked to build voluntary housing on this site; if Clúid has available funding that can be applied for; if not, when it will be allocated funding again in order that the organisation can apply in good time; the other organisations that have funding for voluntary housing; if there is available funding in any of these organisations; and if not, when funding will be allocated to them again in order that the organisation can apply in good time. [43507/08]

361 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s capital spending on emergency and transitional accommodation for victims of domestic violence by local authority area in 2007 and 2008. [43486/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

361 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s capital spending on emergency and transitional accommodation for victims of domestic violence by local authority area in 2007 and 2008. [43486/08]

360 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s current spending on emergency and transitional accommodation for victims of domestic violence by local authority area in 2007 and 2008. [43485/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

360 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department’s current spending on emergency and transitional accommodation for victims of domestic violence by local authority area in 2007 and 2008. [43485/08]

359 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of refuges for victims of domestic violence here; the number of spaces available; his plans to increase the number of refuge spaces; if so, the number by which the spaces will be increased; and when these will be available. [43484/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

359 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of refuges for victims of domestic violence here; the number of spaces available; his plans to increase the number of refuge spaces; if so, the number by which the spaces will be increased; and when these will be available. [43484/08]

358 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 20 November 2008, if he will provide a breakdown of the €42,008,184.26 expenditure on site surface clearance works, including disposal costs for solid and liquid hazardous waste in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43460/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

358 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 20 November 2008, if he will provide a breakdown of the €42,008,184.26 expenditure on site surface clearance works, including disposal costs for solid and liquid hazardous waste in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43460/08]

357 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has agreed to include items in a list (details supplied); and the reason he has included so many items from this location. [43448/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

357 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has agreed to include items in a list (details supplied); and the reason he has included so many items from this location. [43448/08]

356 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of public money that was spent annually on advanced driving courses for temporary workers by local authorities here between 1997 and 2007; if he will provide this information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43435/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

356 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of public money that was spent annually on advanced driving courses for temporary workers by local authorities here between 1997 and 2007; if he will provide this information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43435/08]

355 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress or otherwise being made in respect of the building energy rating programme; the person who is responsible; the way the process will operate; when enforcement will be implemented to ensure compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43410/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

355 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress or otherwise being made in respect of the building energy rating programme; the person who is responsible; the way the process will operate; when enforcement will be implemented to ensure compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43410/08]

354 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is appropriate that the Housing Finance Agency relies for a significant amount of its funding on the premiums charged to shared ownership participants of mortgage protection insurance in view of the likelihood that this will result and has resulted in these low-income homeowners being charged a rate significantly above that available to private mortgage holders. [43401/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

354 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is appropriate that the Housing Finance Agency relies for a significant amount of its funding on the premiums charged to shared ownership participants of mortgage protection insurance in view of the likelihood that this will result and has resulted in these low-income homeowners being charged a rate significantly above that available to private mortgage holders. [43401/08]

353 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether participants in the shared ownership scheme should be able to avail of the same discounts in their mortgage protection insurance that are available to private mortgage holders, such as a non-smoker’s discount, rather than being subjected to a one size fits all rate. [43400/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

353 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether participants in the shared ownership scheme should be able to avail of the same discounts in their mortgage protection insurance that are available to private mortgage holders, such as a non-smoker’s discount, rather than being subjected to a one size fits all rate. [43400/08]

352 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 197 of 19 November 2008, the way he will ensure that incorporating the rental portion of shared ownership into the new scheme does not result in significant increases in the mortgage protection insurance premium paid by the low-income homeowners participating in this scheme in view of the fact that they are already paying over the odds for their insurance. [43399/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

352 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 197 of 19 November 2008, the way he will ensure that incorporating the rental portion of shared ownership into the new scheme does not result in significant increases in the mortgage protection insurance premium paid by the low-income homeowners participating in this scheme in view of the fact that they are already paying over the odds for their insurance. [43399/08]

351 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is an agreement in place in relation to the provision of a clean, potable water supply to all households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43394/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

351 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is an agreement in place in relation to the provision of a clean, potable water supply to all households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43394/08]

350 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the National Parks and Wildlife Service will give approval to the Office of Public Works in respect of works (details supplied). [43393/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

350 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the National Parks and Wildlife Service will give approval to the Office of Public Works in respect of works (details supplied). [43393/08]

349 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the initial application was received by his Department for funding in relation to sewage schemes (details supplied); when his Department received preliminary reports; when his Department expected to sanction approval to the local authority in respect of these schemes to proceed to tender and construction; when construction and commissioning is expected to be completed for these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43356/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

349 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the initial application was received by his Department for funding in relation to sewage schemes (details supplied); when his Department received preliminary reports; when his Department expected to sanction approval to the local authority in respect of these schemes to proceed to tender and construction; when construction and commissioning is expected to be completed for these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43356/08]

348 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason there are no disabled berths on the Killarney lakes adjacent to Ross Castle for disabled fishermen or boating enthusiasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43953/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

348 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason there are no disabled berths on the Killarney lakes adjacent to Ross Castle for disabled fishermen or boating enthusiasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43953/08]

347 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of budget allocated to housing aid for the elderly in the former mid west region of the Health Service Executive. [43929/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

347 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of budget allocated to housing aid for the elderly in the former mid west region of the Health Service Executive. [43929/08]

Nichteinhaltung von Bescheidauflagen durch das Schotterwerk Meidling der Fa. Asamer & Hufnagel GmbH

Austria · National Council · 1 December 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dieter Brosz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Nichteinhaltung von Bescheidauflagen durch das Schotterwerk Meidling der Fa. Asamer & Hufnagel GmbH

angeblichen Piraten-Überfall auf ein Schiff mit nuklearer Ladung

Austria · National Council · 27 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Johannes Hübner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend angeblichen Piraten-Überfall auf ein Schiff mit nuklearer Ladung

Einsatz von gesundheitsgefährdendem Parkettkleber

Austria · National Council · 27 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anneliese Kitzmüller, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit, Familie und Jugend betreffend den Einsatz von gesundheitsgefährdendem Parkettkleber

Einsatz von gesundheitsgefährdendem Parkettkleber

Austria · National Council · 27 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Anneliese Kitzmüller, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend den Einsatz von gesundheitsgefährdendem Parkettkleber

Schlachthof Bergheim

Austria · National Council · 27 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rupert Doppler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend den Schlachthof Bergheim <i>(Herkunftsregionen der Rinder)</i>

Zugang zum Gewerbe von ausgebildeten Barhufpflegern

Austria · National Council · 27 November 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Alois Gradauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend Zugang zum Gewerbe von ausgebildeten Barhufpflegern

160 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has carried out research into the amount of residual waste that might need to be treated by incineration annually; if his Department has an estimate of the capacity of the proposed incinerator plants in the State; his views on incineration as a method of dealing with waste; his policy on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43354/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

160 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has carried out research into the amount of residual waste that might need to be treated by incineration annually; if his Department has an estimate of the capacity of the proposed incinerator plants in the State; his views on incineration as a method of dealing with waste; his policy on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43354/08]

159 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a baseline health study will be carried out in Cork Harbour following the debate earlier in 2008 on the implications of possible cancer causing chemicals being released into the harbour from the former steel plant at Haulbowline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43353/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

159 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a baseline health study will be carried out in Cork Harbour following the debate earlier in 2008 on the implications of possible cancer causing chemicals being released into the harbour from the former steel plant at Haulbowline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43353/08]

158 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when responsibility for the storage of electronic voting machines was assigned to returning officers; the guidelines that were provided to returning officers in regard to the suitability of accommodation and the preferred type and length of storage contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43341/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

158 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when responsibility for the storage of electronic voting machines was assigned to returning officers; the guidelines that were provided to returning officers in regard to the suitability of accommodation and the preferred type and length of storage contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43341/08]

157 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed in the EPA on a yearly basis. [43334/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

157 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff employed in the EPA on a yearly basis. [43334/08]

156 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to bring about a CO2 reduction; if it is intended to meet EU or Irish targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43292/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

156 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to bring about a CO2 reduction; if it is intended to meet EU or Irish targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43292/08]

154 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will substantially increase funding to Kildare County Council to facilitate increased requirements under the public housing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43290/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

154 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will substantially increase funding to Kildare County Council to facilitate increased requirements under the public housing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43290/08]

153 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to provide additional funding to the various local authorities throughout the country with a view to offsetting the impact of the downturn in the economy and providing essential services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43289/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

153 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to provide additional funding to the various local authorities throughout the country with a view to offsetting the impact of the downturn in the economy and providing essential services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43289/08]

152 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is expected to allocate the necessary funding to Kildare County Council to enable the Ballyna group water scheme to proceed in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43288/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

152 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is expected to allocate the necessary funding to Kildare County Council to enable the Ballyna group water scheme to proceed in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43288/08]

151 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to take steps to ensure the capital programme in respect of small, medium and large sewerage schemes throughout the country will proceed unimpeded with particular reference to the need to eliminate potential pollution of water courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43287/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

151 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to take steps to ensure the capital programme in respect of small, medium and large sewerage schemes throughout the country will proceed unimpeded with particular reference to the need to eliminate potential pollution of water courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43287/08]

150 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give an assurance regarding the adequacy and quality of the public water supply in all areas throughout the country now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43286/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

150 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give an assurance regarding the adequacy and quality of the public water supply in all areas throughout the country now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43286/08]

149 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to ensure that the quality of the public water supply throughout the country is up to the highest possible standards and that there is no repetition of the water supply problems experienced in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43285/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2008

149 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to ensure that the quality of the public water supply throughout the country is up to the highest possible standards and that there is no repetition of the water supply problems experienced in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43285/08]