Environment

482. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department investigates the salary scales in housing bodies and charities before awarding them public funds; and if there are any criteria in terms of wage caps which are expected or required. [50697/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

482. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department investigates the salary scales in housing bodies and charities before awarding them public funds; and if there are any criteria in terms of wage caps which are expected or required. [50697/13]

481. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make funding available to assist in the regeneration of Buttercup housing estate in Darndale, Dublin 17; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50695/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

481. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make funding available to assist in the regeneration of Buttercup housing estate in Darndale, Dublin 17; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50695/13]

480. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to direct all local authorities to implement the business and retail incentive scheme to ensure that retailers and businesses are provided with incentives to locate to town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50690/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

480. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to direct all local authorities to implement the business and retail incentive scheme to ensure that retailers and businesses are provided with incentives to locate to town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50690/13]

479. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funds that will be made available to the social regeneration fund after Ballymun Regeneration Limited is wound down. [50642/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

479. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funds that will be made available to the social regeneration fund after Ballymun Regeneration Limited is wound down. [50642/13]

478. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the development plans for the main town centre in Ballymun, Dublin. [50641/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

478. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the development plans for the main town centre in Ballymun, Dublin. [50641/13]

477. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way national lottery funds are allocated to good causes; and if he will provide in tabular form the good causes and the amount distributed for the period 2008 to date in 2013. [50640/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

477. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way national lottery funds are allocated to good causes; and if he will provide in tabular form the good causes and the amount distributed for the period 2008 to date in 2013. [50640/13]

476. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will list all the applications his Department has received from Kildare County Council for small sewage-waste water treatment systems in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50601/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

476. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will list all the applications his Department has received from Kildare County Council for small sewage-waste water treatment systems in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50601/13]

475. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when funding will be allocated to a group sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50570/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

475. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when funding will be allocated to a group sewerage scheme (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50570/13]

474. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the funding that was made available by his Department for the Bandon main drainage scheme; the date this funding was allocated and if this money is ring-fenced for this project; if he will provide an update on the progress of this scheme including a start date and projected completion date (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50533/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

474. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify the funding that was made available by his Department for the Bandon main drainage scheme; the date this funding was allocated and if this money is ring-fenced for this project; if he will provide an update on the progress of this scheme including a start date and projected completion date (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50533/13]

473. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is expected that houses (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be transferred from the National Asset Management Agency into Kilkenny local authorities as part of its social contract; the number of houses that will become available; if he will outline specifically the number of two-bedroom and three-bedroom houses that will be transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50517/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

473. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it is expected that houses (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be transferred from the National Asset Management Agency into Kilkenny local authorities as part of its social contract; the number of houses that will become available; if he will outline specifically the number of two-bedroom and three-bedroom houses that will be transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50517/13]

472. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount his Department has allocated to Cork County Council for water supply network projects for west Cork including the islands; the schemes that have been approved by his Department; the amount allocated; the proposed timescale for the completion of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50509/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

472. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount his Department has allocated to Cork County Council for water supply network projects for west Cork including the islands; the schemes that have been approved by his Department; the amount allocated; the proposed timescale for the completion of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50509/13]

471. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government where the ghost estates to be demolished are located; the level of completion of these ghost estates; if any attempts were made by local councils to bring those particular estates to completion; the costings that were made to assess the amount it would cost to do so; the amount of the allocated budget to finish these estates that has been availed of by the local councils in 2013; and the cost of the demolition of these ghost estates. [50501/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

471. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government where the ghost estates to be demolished are located; the level of completion of these ghost estates; if any attempts were made by local councils to bring those particular estates to completion; the costings that were made to assess the amount it would cost to do so; the amount of the allocated budget to finish these estates that has been availed of by the local councils in 2013; and the cost of the demolition of these ghost estates. [50501/13]

470. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider changing the criteria regarding the minimum contribution requested from households to enable rural group water schemes such as Downpatrick water scheme in County Mayo to go ahead; in the absence of CLÁR funding the 16 households in Downpatrick are unable to avail of the funding allocated by Mayo County Council unless the criteria are changed; his views on whether it is wrong that these people are denied the basic human right of clean water while €170,000 is returned to his Department from Mayo County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50493/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

470. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider changing the criteria regarding the minimum contribution requested from households to enable rural group water schemes such as Downpatrick water scheme in County Mayo to go ahead; in the absence of CLÁR funding the 16 households in Downpatrick are unable to avail of the funding allocated by Mayo County Council unless the criteria are changed; his views on whether it is wrong that these people are denied the basic human right of clean water while €170,000 is returned to his Department from Mayo County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50493/13]

469. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money to be reallocated for Leader projects; the way it will be allocated; and when will it be announced. [50462/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

469. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money to be reallocated for Leader projects; the way it will be allocated; and when will it be announced. [50462/13]

468. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person who has fully paid motor tax on the vehicle that they currently drive and having purchased a new vehicle which will not be on the road until December must pay motor tax on this vehicle from the time of purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50382/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

468. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person who has fully paid motor tax on the vehicle that they currently drive and having purchased a new vehicle which will not be on the road until December must pay motor tax on this vehicle from the time of purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50382/13]

467. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding establishing the independent planning regulator's office; if he will indicate who the inspector will be; the remit of this role; the way members of the public may contact and meet with the inspector in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50333/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

467. Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding establishing the independent planning regulator's office; if he will indicate who the inspector will be; the remit of this role; the way members of the public may contact and meet with the inspector in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50333/13]

466. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has issued any correspondence to local authorities to encourage them not to increase their water charges or commercial rates for 2014; if he will provide details of the amount charged by each local authority in tabular form by standard unit for water in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50287/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

466. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has issued any correspondence to local authorities to encourage them not to increase their water charges or commercial rates for 2014; if he will provide details of the amount charged by each local authority in tabular form by standard unit for water in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50287/13]

465. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will extend the time for the new motor tax regime to accommodate the huge volume of persons seeking to use the service to have their motor tax regulated. [50278/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

465. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will extend the time for the new motor tax regime to accommodate the huge volume of persons seeking to use the service to have their motor tax regulated. [50278/13]

464. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on an issue in relation to the non-principal private residence of a person (details supplied). [50270/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

464. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on an issue in relation to the non-principal private residence of a person (details supplied). [50270/13]

463. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reasons behind allowing local authorities to charge for the disposal of fats, oils and greases; if he will acknowledge that the charge for disposal of brown water for commercial properties should cover the disposal of all waste waters from commercial properties; if he has limited the amount that local authorities can charge for disposal of fats, oils and greases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50236/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

463. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reasons behind allowing local authorities to charge for the disposal of fats, oils and greases; if he will acknowledge that the charge for disposal of brown water for commercial properties should cover the disposal of all waste waters from commercial properties; if he has limited the amount that local authorities can charge for disposal of fats, oils and greases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50236/13]

462. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to any planning permission applications which were flagged by fire officers as not suitable that were granted by Kildare County Council; and if so, the reason planning permission was granted. [50197/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

462. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to any planning permission applications which were flagged by fire officers as not suitable that were granted by Kildare County Council; and if so, the reason planning permission was granted. [50197/13]

461. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if current legislation permits a business premises to continue to operate, pending obtaining a fire safety certificate or in the case of an ongoing appeal to An Bord Pleanála in respect of a refusal to grant such a certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50187/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

461. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if current legislation permits a business premises to continue to operate, pending obtaining a fire safety certificate or in the case of an ongoing appeal to An Bord Pleanála in respect of a refusal to grant such a certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50187/13]

460. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed cost savings of €440 million through the implementation of the Local Government Bill 2013; where the savings will be made and a county breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50186/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

460. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed cost savings of €440 million through the implementation of the Local Government Bill 2013; where the savings will be made and a county breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50186/13]

459. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a 25% cut in commercial rates over a 24 month period in order to stimulate economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50185/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

459. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce a 25% cut in commercial rates over a 24 month period in order to stimulate economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50185/13]

458. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to reduce the commercial rates for small and medium enterprises, particularly small retail outlets across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50184/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

458. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to reduce the commercial rates for small and medium enterprises, particularly small retail outlets across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50184/13]

457. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the consultations that have taken place with Waterford City Council and Waterford County Council in relation to the proposed amalgamation of both councils under the Local Government Bill 2013; the dates on which the consultations took place; the nature of said consultations; and if they included consultations with local authority members. [50183/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

457. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the consultations that have taken place with Waterford City Council and Waterford County Council in relation to the proposed amalgamation of both councils under the Local Government Bill 2013; the dates on which the consultations took place; the nature of said consultations; and if they included consultations with local authority members. [50183/13]

456. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of unfinished housing estates around the country that are to be demolished in 2014 and 2015; the cost of same; the criteria for deciding on demolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50169/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

456. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of unfinished housing estates around the country that are to be demolished in 2014 and 2015; the cost of same; the criteria for deciding on demolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50169/13]

455. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a tender report for a wastewater scheme extension will progress (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50166/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

455. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a tender report for a wastewater scheme extension will progress (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50166/13]

454. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding his Department's request for repayment of a grant received by a company (details supplied) under the Leader programme from Mayo North East Leader programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50153/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

454. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding his Department's request for repayment of a grant received by a company (details supplied) under the Leader programme from Mayo North East Leader programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50153/13]

453. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department [50133/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

453. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the value of services provided to the public by his Department and entities reporting to his Department where a payment is accepted by debit or credit card; the percentage of additional charge that is applied to such transactions under the merchant agreement; the total value of the additional charge in respect of debit and credit cards in 2012; if any portion of the additional charge accrued to his Department [50133/13]

452. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the budget allocation for housing modifications for persons with a disability living in council accommodation will be increased in the coming year in order to deal with the substantial backlog of applications; if he will outline the budget for Dublin City Council for 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50099/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

452. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the budget allocation for housing modifications for persons with a disability living in council accommodation will be increased in the coming year in order to deal with the substantial backlog of applications; if he will outline the budget for Dublin City Council for 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50099/13]

451. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise as to the Dublin City Council budget for the housing adaptations grant with effect from January 2014; if the budget allocation will be increased on the 2013 allocation so as to meet the backlog of applications for this grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50098/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

451. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will advise as to the Dublin City Council budget for the housing adaptations grant with effect from January 2014; if the budget allocation will be increased on the 2013 allocation so as to meet the backlog of applications for this grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50098/13]

450. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader Development Company (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50096/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

450. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an application to Mayo North East Leader Development Company (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50096/13]

448. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the public service embargo will apply to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50239/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

448. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the public service embargo will apply to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50239/13]

Corrigendum to the notice from the Ministry of the Environment of the Italian Republic pursuant to Article 3(2)(a) of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons ( OJ C 303, 19.10.2013 )

European Union · Council of the European Union · 26 November 2013

Geannoteerde agenda van de Milieuraad op 13 december 2013 en een voortgangsoverzicht van actuele Europese wetgevinginitiatieven op het terrein van Infrastructuur en Milieu

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 25 November 2013

Geannoteerde agenda van de Milieuraad op 13 december 2013 en een voortgangsoverzicht van actuele Europese wetgevinginitiatieven op het terrein van Infrastructuur en Milieu

Verringerung der Verwendung von Kunststofftüten

Austria · National Council · 22 November 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Wendelin Mölzer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend die Verringerung der Verwendung von Kunststofftüten

Stierkämpfe als Kulturerbe in Spanien

Austria · National Council · 22 November 2013

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef A. Riemer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend Stierkämpfe als Kulturerbe in Spanien

154. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the Government’s review of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; the guidelines given to local authorities to assist those in arrears with their county council mortgages; the consideration that will be given to those who participated in the shared ownership scheme and now find themselves in negative equity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50044/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

154. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the Government’s review of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; the guidelines given to local authorities to assist those in arrears with their county council mortgages; the consideration that will be given to those who participated in the shared ownership scheme and now find themselves in negative equity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50044/13]

153. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is part of the job description of a county manager and or acting county manger to ensure that council meetings take place in compliance with the Local Government Act 2001; if his Department maintains a record of senior council officials who subvert local government and local democracy and who refuse to comply with the Local Government Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50043/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

153. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is part of the job description of a county manager and or acting county manger to ensure that council meetings take place in compliance with the Local Government Act 2001; if his Department maintains a record of senior council officials who subvert local government and local democracy and who refuse to comply with the Local Government Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50043/13]

152. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) was appointed as temporary Sligo county manager taking into consideration their view that they can ignore and refuse to comply with section 10 of the Local Government Act 2001; if his Department will now appoint a temporary county manager who will carry out their duties in compliance with the Local Government Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50041/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

152. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) was appointed as temporary Sligo county manager taking into consideration their view that they can ignore and refuse to comply with section 10 of the Local Government Act 2001; if his Department will now appoint a temporary county manager who will carry out their duties in compliance with the Local Government Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50041/13]

151. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to which Department Irish Water is accountable and if it will be accountable to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50036/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

151. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to which Department Irish Water is accountable and if it will be accountable to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50036/13]

150. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of appointments to State boards under his Department's remit made since March 2011 to date in 2013; the number of vacancies in State boards under his Department's remit since March 2011 to date in 2013; the number of vacancies on State boards under his Department's remit publicly advertised since March 2011 to date in 2013; and the number of appointments to State boards under his remit drawn directly from the public advertisement process. [50012/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

150. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of appointments to State boards under his Department's remit made since March 2011 to date in 2013; the number of vacancies in State boards under his Department's remit since March 2011 to date in 2013; the number of vacancies on State boards under his Department's remit publicly advertised since March 2011 to date in 2013; and the number of appointments to State boards under his remit drawn directly from the public advertisement process. [50012/13]

149. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a part-time employee who is employed by a local authority qualifies for the voluntary redundancy scheme under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49996/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

149. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a part-time employee who is employed by a local authority qualifies for the voluntary redundancy scheme under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49996/13]

148. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the mayor of Sligo, in accordance with section 10 of the Local Government Act 2001, requested a meeting of Sligo Borough Council for Monday, 18 November; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that (details supplied) the acting Sligo county manager has refused to act on the mayor's request; the legislation or regulations that will be introduced to ensure that county managers comply with the laws enacted by the Parliament of the people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49992/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

148. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the mayor of Sligo, in accordance with section 10 of the Local Government Act 2001, requested a meeting of Sligo Borough Council for Monday, 18 November; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that (details supplied) the acting Sligo county manager has refused to act on the mayor's request; the legislation or regulations that will be introduced to ensure that county managers comply with the laws enacted by the Parliament of the people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49992/13]

147. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied), recently appointed to the post of acting Sligo county manager has refused to carry out their statutory duty to ensure that meetings of Sligo Borough Council take place; if he will now remove the person from the post of temporary county manager and appoint an appropriate official who will comply with the Local Government Act 2001 and ensure that meetings of Sligo Borough Council are convened in accordance with the Local Government Act and in compliance with the council's standing orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49991/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

147. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied), recently appointed to the post of acting Sligo county manager has refused to carry out their statutory duty to ensure that meetings of Sligo Borough Council take place; if he will now remove the person from the post of temporary county manager and appoint an appropriate official who will comply with the Local Government Act 2001 and ensure that meetings of Sligo Borough Council are convened in accordance with the Local Government Act and in compliance with the council's standing orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49991/13]

146. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a tenant purchase scheme will be introduced; the conditions that will apply for tenants who qualify to purchase their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49986/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

146. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a tenant purchase scheme will be introduced; the conditions that will apply for tenants who qualify to purchase their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49986/13]

145. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 115 and 116 of 6 November 2013, if he will provide further details of his Department's water services investment programme in the context of improving water supply and treatment capacity in the greater Dublin area; and the programme of works that are due to be completed at the water treatment plants in Ballymore Eustace and Leixlip during 2014. [49975/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

145. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 115 and 116 of 6 November 2013, if he will provide further details of his Department's water services investment programme in the context of improving water supply and treatment capacity in the greater Dublin area; and the programme of works that are due to be completed at the water treatment plants in Ballymore Eustace and Leixlip during 2014. [49975/13]

144. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the newly appointed regulator of Irish Water will be accountable to the Minister of the day on behalf of local authorities and consumers on all issues related to the provision of water and public sewerage plants, for example, charges, timescale for upgrade and maintenance and extension of services, as required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49939/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

144. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the newly appointed regulator of Irish Water will be accountable to the Minister of the day on behalf of local authorities and consumers on all issues related to the provision of water and public sewerage plants, for example, charges, timescale for upgrade and maintenance and extension of services, as required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49939/13]

143. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the fact that quad bikes cannot be registered under the NCT system, if he will introduce a light agricultural vehicle category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49917/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2013

143. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the fact that quad bikes cannot be registered under the NCT system, if he will introduce a light agricultural vehicle category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49917/13]