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Question· writtenPQ 259asked

261 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 17 November 2009, if he will provide the same figures for the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007; the estimated revenue and expenditure for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43760/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

261 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 17 November 2009, if he will provide the same figures for the years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007; the estimated revenue and expenditure for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43760/09]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

260 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 17 November 2009, if he will provide a breakdown of the administration costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43759/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

260 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 373 of 17 November 2009, if he will provide a breakdown of the administration costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43759/09]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

259 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to address the problem of poster ties being left on poles when posters have been removed after elections and referenda; his views on the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43752/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

259 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to address the problem of poster ties being left on poles when posters have been removed after elections and referenda; his views on the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43752/09]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

258 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on a sewerage treatment plant (details supplied) in County Donegal; the towns and villages that dispose of waste at this sewerage treatment plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43724/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

258 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on a sewerage treatment plant (details supplied) in County Donegal; the towns and villages that dispose of waste at this sewerage treatment plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43724/09]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

257 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding has been released to local authorities to pay for disabled persons grants in 2010; the amount of funding; if this will be sufficient to cover the backlog of these approved cases. [43716/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

257 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding has been released to local authorities to pay for disabled persons grants in 2010; the amount of funding; if this will be sufficient to cover the backlog of these approved cases. [43716/09]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

256 Deputy Seán Connick asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for funding under the capital assistance scheme for voluntary housing associations from an organisation (details supplied) in County Wexford; when a decision on this application will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43707/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

256 Deputy Seán Connick asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for funding under the capital assistance scheme for voluntary housing associations from an organisation (details supplied) in County Wexford; when a decision on this application will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43707/09]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

254 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for a broadcast media campaign for the raising of awareness of special designation areas along coastal areas in view of the fact that all affected landowners were contacted directly; the person who drafted and approved the text of the broadcast advert; the cost of the campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43661/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

254 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for a broadcast media campaign for the raising of awareness of special designation areas along coastal areas in view of the fact that all affected landowners were contacted directly; the person who drafted and approved the text of the broadcast advert; the cost of the campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43661/09]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

253 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of media campaigns which involved broadcast, print and any other media, undertaken by his Department in 2009; the allocated cost of each campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43660/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

253 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of media campaigns which involved broadcast, print and any other media, undertaken by his Department in 2009; the allocated cost of each campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43660/09]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

252 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of full time and part time positions in his Department and in County Donegal County Council that are temporarily and permanently vacant due to the public sector recruitment embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43659/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

252 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of full time and part time positions in his Department and in County Donegal County Council that are temporarily and permanently vacant due to the public sector recruitment embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43659/09]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

251 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outstanding development charges owed to each Irish local authority including city councils, county councils, town councils, and urban district councils in tabular format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43527/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

251 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outstanding development charges owed to each Irish local authority including city councils, county councils, town councils, and urban district councils in tabular format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43527/09]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

250 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will publish periodical lists of unfinished private housing developments; his views on the fact that many estates here have been left unfinished by developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43526/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

250 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will publish periodical lists of unfinished private housing developments; his views on the fact that many estates here have been left unfinished by developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43526/09]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

249 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the recent flooding in County Clare he will provide emergency funding to the town councils in Ennis and Kilrush and to Clare County Council to facilitate remedial works and to compensate families whose homes were flooded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43467/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

249 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the recent flooding in County Clare he will provide emergency funding to the town councils in Ennis and Kilrush and to Clare County Council to facilitate remedial works and to compensate families whose homes were flooded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43467/09]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to address the financial difficulty caused by the closure of the REPS 4 scheme to new applicants; his views on the uncertainty that this poses for farmers in serious financial difficulty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43826/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2009

3 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to address the financial difficulty caused by the closure of the REPS 4 scheme to new applicants; his views on the uncertainty that this poses for farmers in serious financial difficulty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43826/09]

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3819/Jschriftliche anfrage

Errichtung eines Delfinariums in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 25 November 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Errichtung eines Delfinariums in Österreich

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3818/Jschriftliche anfrage

Errichtung eines Delfinariums in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 25 November 2009

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Errichtung eines Delfinariums in Österreich

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

519 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be awarded their REP scheme four payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43193/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

519 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be awarded their REP scheme four payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43193/09]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

518 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of staff who will transfer or have transferred to the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government as a result of the transfer of functions relating to foreshore licensing; the location to which such staff will be placed; the number of staff who will remain within his Department to process aquaculture licensing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43186/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

518 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of staff who will transfer or have transferred to the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government as a result of the transfer of functions relating to foreshore licensing; the location to which such staff will be placed; the number of staff who will remain within his Department to process aquaculture licensing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43186/09]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

510 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the properties and liabilities that will be transferred from his Department to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government as envisaged by the Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009; the value of such properties and liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43178/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

510 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the properties and liabilities that will be transferred from his Department to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government as envisaged by the Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009; the value of such properties and liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43178/09]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

503 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants in County Galway in REP scheme three and REP scheme four; the number of persons who will complete the REP scheme in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the number of persons who will complete REP scheme four in County Galway; the income loss for each of these years to the applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43103/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

503 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants in County Galway in REP scheme three and REP scheme four; the number of persons who will complete the REP scheme in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the number of persons who will complete REP scheme four in County Galway; the income loss for each of these years to the applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43103/09]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

463 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of translating all State documents into Irish; the cost of printing same; if a proposal for storing these electronically and printing as required has been investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43413/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

463 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of translating all State documents into Irish; the cost of printing same; if a proposal for storing these electronically and printing as required has been investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43413/09]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

462 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if having identified the areas or regions most affected by radon gas, he intends to take any measures to deal with the areas or regions identified as most affected by radon gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43387/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

462 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if having identified the areas or regions most affected by radon gas, he intends to take any measures to deal with the areas or regions identified as most affected by radon gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43387/09]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

461 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which the revised programme for Government converges with the national development plan; the areas from which it deviates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43386/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

461 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which the revised programme for Government converges with the national development plan; the areas from which it deviates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43386/09]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

460 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the full extent of funds available to local authorities by way of the local loans fund to facilitate applicants for home choice or other local authority loans including those available under the 1966 Act; when it is expected that funding will be restored to local authorities for such purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43385/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

460 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the full extent of funds available to local authorities by way of the local loans fund to facilitate applicants for home choice or other local authority loans including those available under the 1966 Act; when it is expected that funding will be restored to local authorities for such purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43385/09]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

459 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has examined the implications of the recent international report on waste management; if the cost implications of all waste disposal systems are being carefully examined with a view to alleviating the burden on the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43383/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

459 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has examined the implications of the recent international report on waste management; if the cost implications of all waste disposal systems are being carefully examined with a view to alleviating the burden on the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43383/09]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

458 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the most efficient, reliable, cost effective and safe method of waste disposal as agreed internationally; the extent to which he intends to implement such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43382/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

458 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the most efficient, reliable, cost effective and safe method of waste disposal as agreed internationally; the extent to which he intends to implement such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43382/09]

Question· writtenPQ 421asked

457 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to enhance the public housing programme through the local authorities over the next two years having particular regard to the estimated 80,000 families on housing lists or in need of rehousing; if he will provide the necessary funding to ensure that a specific programme is identified for achievement within a precise timescale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43381/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

457 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to enhance the public housing programme through the local authorities over the next two years having particular regard to the estimated 80,000 families on housing lists or in need of rehousing; if he will provide the necessary funding to ensure that a specific programme is identified for achievement within a precise timescale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43381/09]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

456 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the upgrading of the domestic drinking water supply in all areas here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43380/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

456 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the upgrading of the domestic drinking water supply in all areas here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43380/09]

Question· writtenPQ 419asked

455 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he, in association with the local authorities have identified the main priority locations here for upgrading or provision of domestic water supply; his intention to provide funds to meet such requirements in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43379/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

455 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he, in association with the local authorities have identified the main priority locations here for upgrading or provision of domestic water supply; his intention to provide funds to meet such requirements in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43379/09]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

454 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if arising from air pollution studies carried out at the various locations over the past five years, the locations most affected; if the nature of the pollutants have been identified as carcinogenic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43378/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

454 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if arising from air pollution studies carried out at the various locations over the past five years, the locations most affected; if the nature of the pollutants have been identified as carcinogenic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43378/09]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

453 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to upgrade or improve part-time and full-time fire fighting services here over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43377/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

453 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to upgrade or improve part-time and full-time fire fighting services here over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43377/09]

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

450 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 188 of 27 February 2008 and 189 of 25 June 2009, the progress made on implementing the project of the Courtmacsherry and Timoleague sewage scheme; the communications between his Department and Cork County Council; if there are further requirements and conditions which need to be met for him to provide funding for this project; the expected starting date for the construction; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43213/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

450 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 188 of 27 February 2008 and 189 of 25 June 2009, the progress made on implementing the project of the Courtmacsherry and Timoleague sewage scheme; the communications between his Department and Cork County Council; if there are further requirements and conditions which need to be met for him to provide funding for this project; the expected starting date for the construction; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43213/09]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

449 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a rural renewal grant will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43199/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

449 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a rural renewal grant will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43199/09]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

448 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding funding for the elderly housing development programme at Glack, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43198/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

448 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding funding for the elderly housing development programme at Glack, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43198/09]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

447 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funds will be provided to a housing association (details supplied) for regeneration phase II scheme of a project in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43192/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

447 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funds will be provided to a housing association (details supplied) for regeneration phase II scheme of a project in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43192/09]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

445 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 404 of 17 November 2009 when compensation will be awarded to persons (details supplied) in County Laois. [43113/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

445 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 404 of 17 November 2009 when compensation will be awarded to persons (details supplied) in County Laois. [43113/09]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

444 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on extending the second property tax to properties owned overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43109/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

444 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on extending the second property tax to properties owned overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43109/09]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

443 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the provision of a new sewerage facility for a town (details supplied) in County Galway; his views on the discharge from the town into the bay and the danger to the shellfish industry and the health risks involved due to the contamination and delay in rectifying this situation; if he will approve revised plans currently in his Department from Galway County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43106/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

443 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the provision of a new sewerage facility for a town (details supplied) in County Galway; his views on the discharge from the town into the bay and the danger to the shellfish industry and the health risks involved due to the contamination and delay in rectifying this situation; if he will approve revised plans currently in his Department from Galway County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43106/09]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

442 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 202 of 12 November 2009 if it is his intention that the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 would permit an applicant to respond, outside the five week limit, to a submission or observation received on the final day or days of the period for submissions, but too late to make a response within the five week limit; if not if he will amend the regulations to permit such a response by an applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43079/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

442 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 202 of 12 November 2009 if it is his intention that the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 would permit an applicant to respond, outside the five week limit, to a submission or observation received on the final day or days of the period for submissions, but too late to make a response within the five week limit; if not if he will amend the regulations to permit such a response by an applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43079/09]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

441 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on to the recent announcement by the British Government to name ten sites for nuclear power plants in the UK including seven sites on the west coast of England; the prior discussions he has had with his UK counterparts on the issue; if he intends to object to the proposed plans; if he will discuss the issue of waste generated from the proposed sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43018/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2009

441 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on to the recent announcement by the British Government to name ten sites for nuclear power plants in the UK including seven sites on the west coast of England; the prior discussions he has had with his UK counterparts on the issue; if he intends to object to the proposed plans; if he will discuss the issue of waste generated from the proposed sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43018/09]

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