Environment

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008

United States · United States Senate · 31 December 2007

"nautischer Engpass" Wachau

Austria · National Council · 21 December 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend "nautischer Engpass" Wachau

Common Position (EC) No 3/2008 of 20 December 2007 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy and amending Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC and 2000/60/EC

European Union · Council of the European Union · 20 December 2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - A European approach to media literacy in the digital environment

European Union · European Commission · 20 December 2007

projet de loi relatif aux organismes génétiquement modifiés

France · Senate · 19 December 2007

405 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number to date of civil servants and employees of State bodies transferred from Dublin to decentralised locations; the number transferred from outside of Dublin to other decentralised locations; and the number transferred in post to decentralising Departments in Dublin pending planned decentralisation to locations outside of Dublin. [36027/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

405 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number to date of civil servants and employees of State bodies transferred from Dublin to decentralised locations; the number transferred from outside of Dublin to other decentralised locations; and the number transferred in post to decentralising Departments in Dublin pending planned decentralisation to locations outside of Dublin. [36027/07]

404 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the wake of the abolition of the dual mandate, his attention has been drawn to the reluctance on the part of some local authority officials to adequately respond to issues and queries raised by Members of the Oireachtas; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this is in stark contrast to the solemn commitment (details supplied); if he will commit himself to meeting the growing information and accountability deficit by way of reply to parliamentary questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35992/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

404 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the wake of the abolition of the dual mandate, his attention has been drawn to the reluctance on the part of some local authority officials to adequately respond to issues and queries raised by Members of the Oireachtas; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this is in stark contrast to the solemn commitment (details supplied); if he will commit himself to meeting the growing information and accountability deficit by way of reply to parliamentary questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35992/07]

403 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the past 12 months; the extent to which such advice related to capital expenditure projects; the cost of such advice; the extent to which it has been implemented to date or if it is intended to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35969/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

403 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the past 12 months; the extent to which such advice related to capital expenditure projects; the cost of such advice; the extent to which it has been implemented to date or if it is intended to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35969/07]

402 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reply he sent to the European Commission in response to the letter of formal notice sent by the Commission in June 2007 with regard to Ireland’s compliance with the European Court of Justice ruling in case C-494/01 of April 2005 regarding breaches of the waste framework directive; and the situation with regard to his correspondence with the Commission on this matter. [35921/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

402 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reply he sent to the European Commission in response to the letter of formal notice sent by the Commission in June 2007 with regard to Ireland’s compliance with the European Court of Justice ruling in case C-494/01 of April 2005 regarding breaches of the waste framework directive; and the situation with regard to his correspondence with the Commission on this matter. [35921/07]

401 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason Ireland has been referred to the European Court of Justice by the European Commission in relation to EU Directive 2003/35/EC which provides for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment; and the reason given by the European Commission for referring Ireland to the ECJ in this case. [35920/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

401 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason Ireland has been referred to the European Court of Justice by the European Commission in relation to EU Directive 2003/35/EC which provides for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment; and the reason given by the European Commission for referring Ireland to the ECJ in this case. [35920/07]

400 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to a previous parliamentary question, if he will provide details of the incremental costs of all bodies from set up and annual budget with a breakdown of annual overheads. [35911/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

400 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to a previous parliamentary question, if he will provide details of the incremental costs of all bodies from set up and annual budget with a breakdown of annual overheads. [35911/07]

399 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions his Department has had with local transport operators to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, as outlined in his Department’s sectoral plan; the progress in relation to same; if co-ordination arrangements have been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35892/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

399 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions his Department has had with local transport operators to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, as outlined in his Department’s sectoral plan; the progress in relation to same; if co-ordination arrangements have been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35892/07]

398 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has a specific policy in relation to local authority social housing provision for adults with disabilities, in particular with regard to promotion of independent living, sheltered housing and housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35891/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

398 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has a specific policy in relation to local authority social housing provision for adults with disabilities, in particular with regard to promotion of independent living, sheltered housing and housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35891/07]

397 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to end the self certification of quality standards in the housing construction industry and to take concerted joint action with the Fingal County Manager and Dublin City Manager to address the issues of traceability of pyrite contaminated infill; the quality standards of new homes and the reconstruction standards of pyrite damaged homes and infrastructure in the continuing pyrite infill scandal in north and west Dublin and Leinster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35863/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

397 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to end the self certification of quality standards in the housing construction industry and to take concerted joint action with the Fingal County Manager and Dublin City Manager to address the issues of traceability of pyrite contaminated infill; the quality standards of new homes and the reconstruction standards of pyrite damaged homes and infrastructure in the continuing pyrite infill scandal in north and west Dublin and Leinster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35863/07]

396 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for not providing the proposed motor taxation concessions for fuel efficient cars to owners of such cars who purchased them prior to the commencement date of the new vehicle registration tax regime. [35845/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

396 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for not providing the proposed motor taxation concessions for fuel efficient cars to owners of such cars who purchased them prior to the commencement date of the new vehicle registration tax regime. [35845/07]

395 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the quality of domestic water here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35835/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

395 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the quality of domestic water here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35835/07]

394 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of testing carried out on the Irish domestic water supply; if this testing differs from one local authority to another; if there is a central laboratory for testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35834/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

394 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of testing carried out on the Irish domestic water supply; if this testing differs from one local authority to another; if there is a central laboratory for testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35834/07]

393 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has provided funding in 2008 for the implementation of noise action plans as required under the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006, with particular reference to identifying capital works to adapt the noise nuisance. [35775/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

393 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has provided funding in 2008 for the implementation of noise action plans as required under the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006, with particular reference to identifying capital works to adapt the noise nuisance. [35775/07]

392 Deputy Martin Mansergh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if existing planning legislation contains any explicit social criteria to guide planning authorities in respect of decisions on applications by retail organisations for planning permission. [35747/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

392 Deputy Martin Mansergh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if existing planning legislation contains any explicit social criteria to guide planning authorities in respect of decisions on applications by retail organisations for planning permission. [35747/07]

391 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views regarding the introduction of appropriate sound levels for entertainment and social venues; if he has received reports on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35719/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

391 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views regarding the introduction of appropriate sound levels for entertainment and social venues; if he has received reports on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35719/07]

390 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Government will transpose the Environmental Liability Directive; if he has replied to the letter of formal notice issued by the European Commission in June 2007; and if he has received a reasoned opinion from the Commission on this matter. [35718/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

390 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the Government will transpose the Environmental Liability Directive; if he has replied to the letter of formal notice issued by the European Commission in June 2007; and if he has received a reasoned opinion from the Commission on this matter. [35718/07]

389 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the ways his Department advertised the public consultation period in regards to the proposed planning exemptions of certain renewable technologies; his views on extending the timeline for reply to the public consultation process beyond its current limit together with a more visible information campaign to inform people of this consultation period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35717/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

389 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the ways his Department advertised the public consultation period in regards to the proposed planning exemptions of certain renewable technologies; his views on extending the timeline for reply to the public consultation process beyond its current limit together with a more visible information campaign to inform people of this consultation period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35717/07]

388 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to his response to Parliamentary Question No. 650 of 27 November 2007, the way he proposes to determine if a wind turbine will interfere with the landscape; if this will only apply to already designated areas or if there is some other method to determine if a wind turbine interferes with the landscape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35716/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

388 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to his response to Parliamentary Question No. 650 of 27 November 2007, the way he proposes to determine if a wind turbine will interfere with the landscape; if this will only apply to already designated areas or if there is some other method to determine if a wind turbine interferes with the landscape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35716/07]

387 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, regarding the proposed exemptions for certain renewable energy technologies from the obligations under the Planning and Development Act 2001, he will ensure that there is a legal responsibility on a developer to seek a declaration from the relevant planning authority that the proposed development is in accordance with the specific exemptions to the Planning and Development Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35715/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

387 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, regarding the proposed exemptions for certain renewable energy technologies from the obligations under the Planning and Development Act 2001, he will ensure that there is a legal responsibility on a developer to seek a declaration from the relevant planning authority that the proposed development is in accordance with the specific exemptions to the Planning and Development Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35715/07]

386 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of posts filled in the Government agencies under his Department’s remit in each of the past five years; the number and grade of posts in each of the past five years in these agencies that were open to existing public or civil servants only, or which were not subject to competition at all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35687/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

386 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of posts filled in the Government agencies under his Department’s remit in each of the past five years; the number and grade of posts in each of the past five years in these agencies that were open to existing public or civil servants only, or which were not subject to competition at all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35687/07]

385 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of posts filled in his Department in each of the past five years; the number and grade of posts in each of the past five years in his Department that were open to existing public or civil servants only, or that were not subject to competition at all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35672/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

385 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of posts filled in his Department in each of the past five years; the number and grade of posts in each of the past five years in his Department that were open to existing public or civil servants only, or that were not subject to competition at all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35672/07]

384 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the proposals to run an additional sewer alongside and at the Tolka River in Dublin 15 to provide for additional storm water drainage and so on and concerns regarding the environmental impact of such development on the flora and fauna of the River Tolka and particularly fishing; if his attention has further been drawn to the use of the river in Dublin 15 at Blanchardstown by hundreds of young people in youth and fishing clubs; his proposals to protect the river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35951/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

384 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the proposals to run an additional sewer alongside and at the Tolka River in Dublin 15 to provide for additional storm water drainage and so on and concerns regarding the environmental impact of such development on the flora and fauna of the River Tolka and particularly fishing; if his attention has further been drawn to the use of the river in Dublin 15 at Blanchardstown by hundreds of young people in youth and fishing clubs; his proposals to protect the river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35951/07]

383 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a local survey (details supplied) that found that 93% of people felt they were not receiving enough information on the proposed developments for St. Mary’s Park area of Limerick City; if, in view of the survey findings, he will consider extending the remit of the Limerick Northside Regeneration Agency to enable it to assume responsibility for the regeneration of the St. Mary’s Park area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35726/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2007

383 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a local survey (details supplied) that found that 93% of people felt they were not receiving enough information on the proposed developments for St. Mary’s Park area of Limerick City; if, in view of the survey findings, he will consider extending the remit of the Limerick Northside Regeneration Agency to enable it to assume responsibility for the regeneration of the St. Mary’s Park area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35726/07]

Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007

Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Act - Approves, ratifies, and confirms the Settlement Agreement dated June 7, 2006, between the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians (Tribe) and certain water districts in California relating to the water rights of such Tribe. Establishes in the Treasury: (1) the San Jacinto Basin Restoration Fund to pay costs associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the basin recharge project for accommodating supplemental imported water deliveries; and (2) the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Water Development Fund for costs associated with constructing and maintaining water-related development projects. Provides for waivers and releases of specified claims made by the Tribe. Declares that the United States consents to jurisdiction in the case of Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California , No. 001-04208, for the purpose of entering the judgment and decree rendered in such case. Allows the Tribe to use water made available to it under the Settlement Agreement for any use it deems advisable on the Reservation and to enter into contracts and other agreements to exchange water made available to it under the Settlement Agreement, subject to certain limitations. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to comply with all federal environmental requirements in implementing the Agreement.

To limit liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 for service station dealers with respect to the release or threatened release of recycled oil.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007

Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, with respect to abatement actions because of the release of recycled oil and liability for costs or damages resulting from such oil's release in the course of disposal or transport, to limit liability of a service station dealer with respect to any period between November 8, 1986, and the effective date of certain corrective action regulations or standards promulgated under the Solid Waste Disposal Act if the dealer complied with all applicable laws and regulations relating to disposal.

Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007

Congratulates the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences during its 50th GRAMMY celebration for its important work in improving the environment for music and music makers.

Feinstaubbelastung aus Laserdruckern und Kopierern

Austria · National Council · 18 December 2007

Bericht des Ausschusses für Konsumentenschutz über den Antrag 313/A(E) der Abgeordneten Gerhard Steier, Johann Rädler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Feinstaubbelastung aus Laserdruckern und Kopierern

Bericht (III-44 d.B.) des Rechnungshofes, Reihe Bund 2007/3

Austria · National Council · 18 December 2007

Bericht des Rechnungshofausschusses betreffend den Bericht (III-44 d.B.) des Rechnungshofes, Reihe Bund 2007/3

580 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on concerns that a gold mining assessment in Cregganbaun, near Louisburgh, County Mayo, is damaging to the environment and local tourism; and his further views on the granting of an exploratory licence in this area. [35652/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

580 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on concerns that a gold mining assessment in Cregganbaun, near Louisburgh, County Mayo, is damaging to the environment and local tourism; and his further views on the granting of an exploratory licence in this area. [35652/07]

567 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve a project (details supplied) submitted by Roscommon County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35641/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

567 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve a project (details supplied) submitted by Roscommon County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35641/07]

563 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the calculation carried out to assess the carbon generated from the combined air transport of all participants in the conference at Bali; the plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35579/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

563 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the calculation carried out to assess the carbon generated from the combined air transport of all participants in the conference at Bali; the plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35579/07]

566 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capability of the combined waste water treatment systems in County Kildare in terms of giving adequate service to the maximum number of households; his plans to increase this capacity in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35582/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

566 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capability of the combined waste water treatment systems in County Kildare in terms of giving adequate service to the maximum number of households; his plans to increase this capacity in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35582/07]

565 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need for the upgrading of the waste water treatment systems in County Kildare in line with population requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35581/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

565 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need for the upgrading of the waste water treatment systems in County Kildare in line with population requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35581/07]

564 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to make the financial allocation to the various local authorities throughout County Kildare to facilitate the expansion and upgrading of the overloaded or inadequate waste water treatment systems in the county; if he will set out the programme and timescale in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35580/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

564 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to make the financial allocation to the various local authorities throughout County Kildare to facilitate the expansion and upgrading of the overloaded or inadequate waste water treatment systems in the county; if he will set out the programme and timescale in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35580/07]

558 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he has taken to prevent a repeat of the pollution of Lough Corrib from a sewage treatment system at that and other locations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35573/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

558 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he has taken to prevent a repeat of the pollution of Lough Corrib from a sewage treatment system at that and other locations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35573/07]

557 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of incidents of pollution of water courses reported in the various local authority areas and deemed to have originated from public waste water treatment systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35572/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

557 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of incidents of pollution of water courses reported in the various local authority areas and deemed to have originated from public waste water treatment systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35572/07]

556 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action that should be taken or will be taken to address the issue of the pollution of water sources by overloaded or inadequate public waste water treatment systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35571/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

556 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action that should be taken or will be taken to address the issue of the pollution of water sources by overloaded or inadequate public waste water treatment systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35571/07]

555 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an assessment has been done to evaluate the efficiency of various waste water treatment plants throughout the country with particular reference to the need to identify potential sources of pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35570/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

555 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an assessment has been done to evaluate the efficiency of various waste water treatment plants throughout the country with particular reference to the need to identify potential sources of pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35570/07]

554 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to recent reports regarding the pollution of ground water throughout the country; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35569/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

554 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to recent reports regarding the pollution of ground water throughout the country; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35569/07]

551 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department maintains a record of visits by him to the headquarters of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35541/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

551 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department maintains a record of visits by him to the headquarters of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35541/07]

550 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has in relation to parks and wildlife (details supplied). [35494/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

550 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has in relation to parks and wildlife (details supplied). [35494/07]

549 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the document on the Common Strategy on Implementation of the Water Framework Directive is being used by the relevant authorities in the implementation of the River Basin Management Plans as outlined in article 13 of the Water Framework Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35406/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

549 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the document on the Common Strategy on Implementation of the Water Framework Directive is being used by the relevant authorities in the implementation of the River Basin Management Plans as outlined in article 13 of the Water Framework Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35406/07]

548 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the committee which is reviewing local election boundaries in Limerick City and County will report; when he will make the report public; if the committee have discretion to recommend either an increase or reduction in the number of seats in either or both local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35392/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

548 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the committee which is reviewing local election boundaries in Limerick City and County will report; when he will make the report public; if the committee have discretion to recommend either an increase or reduction in the number of seats in either or both local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35392/07]

547 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will include the upgrade of a sewerage system at a village (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in the water services investment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35372/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

547 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will include the upgrade of a sewerage system at a village (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in the water services investment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35372/07]

546 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sign the specific order as requested in correspondence (details supplied). [35371/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2007

546 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sign the specific order as requested in correspondence (details supplied). [35371/07]