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Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (31 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 275: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Fitzpatrick Report that was carried out for the National Strategy Group on packaging waste recycling; if this report was published by his Department; and if it is available to the public. [2940/08]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (31 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 276: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of companies registered with a company (details supplied) under the packaging regulations; and the number of companies registered as self complying with the regulations; and the number of companies estimated neither to have registered with the company or as self complying that are required to do...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (31 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 277: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps that have been taken by Ireland to comply with the Birds Directives and Habitats Directive following the European Court of Justice ruling on Ireland's failure under these directives to protect certain species of birds in a ruling in December 2007. [2942/08]

Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: I wish to raise the issue of the expensive fees charged by management companies to many new homeowners, including those who bought affordable houses and apartments. What is the position regarding the national property services regulatory authority Bill? In reply to a question from Deputy Burton before Christmas, the Taoiseach said that he was awaiting a report from an interdepartmental...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of persons who have successfully applied for the tax saver commuter tickets in each year from 2002 to 2007; the estimated tax relief given through this measure each year over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2334/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when a vehicle imported by a non-Irish national working here becomes liable for registration with the Revenue Commissioners; the checks conducted to ensure that proper insurance cover is in place prior to registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35140/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has plans to improve the treatment facilities for sufferers of cystic fibrosis; if she will take direct control of plans to provide a dedicated cystic fibrosis unit at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2624/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1081: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that the new primary school for Saggart, County Dublin will be constructed and ready for use in September 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2621/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1294: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the number of complaints by dissatisfied homeowners against property management companies and the urgent need for legislation to deal with this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2625/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (30 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1415: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide details of the enhanced service provided by planning authorities to persons who make formal submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2622/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Consumption: Electricity Consumption (30 Jan 2008)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 1416: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of electricity used in the Custom House for the past three years; if he will provide a monthly breakdown for this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2623/08]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (19 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the Broadcasting Bill; when it will be published; if he is in favour of maintaining the RTÉ authority; if this is no longer the case, his reasoning for same; the changes the Broadcasting Bill will make to the licence fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35622/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (19 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his Department's readiness for the digital terrestrial television switch over; if the south east and east of Ireland will be affected when Wales switches off analogue in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35621/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (19 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 390: To ask 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]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (19 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 401: To ask 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...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (19 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 402: To ask 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...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the under staffing levels at Ronanstown Garda Station and the need for extra Gardaí to be appointed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35363/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for long-term residency of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22. [35518/07]

Energy Efficiency Standards. (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: In regard to the Minister's first point on the savings that will be attained from the introduction of this measure, I had an idea that what he outlined was the way in which he made those calculations. His calculation of the level of savings in tonnage of CO2 emissions from the introduction of this measure are faulty. He made an assumption that 80% of energy generated from incandescent...

Energy Efficiency Standards. (18 Dec 2007)

Joanna Tuffy: If the Minister were to talk to a scientist, he or she would tell him that his calculations are way off the mark. The savings figure for such a measure in Australia is 800,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year. What is its population compared to ours? What will the Minister do to address the calculations he gave which are way off the mark? There is no way the level of energy emissions he...