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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: It certainly would.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: It would.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: All I can say is thank God somebody has read the Bill.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: It is an expensive pastime.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill represents a response to the judgment of the Supreme Court on 13 November 2006 in the cases of King, Cooney and Riordan. The judgment deals with the assentor requirements for the nomination of Dáil candidates who are not members of registered political parties. The net impact of the judgment is that no statutory mechanism is in...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (8 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: I was referring specifically to what the Supreme Court had to say on page 20 of its judgment.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: That is the first time he has been accused of that.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: It can be dealt with in committee.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: Prior to the Local Authority Playground Grants Scheme 2004, my Department did not operate a specific scheme of grants for playground projects. The 2004 Scheme provided up to 50% funding for the development of new, or renovation of existing, playgrounds throughout the country. While the scheme was administered by the National Children's Office, the grants were paid out of my Department's vote....

Written Answers — Waste Water Management: Waste Water Management (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 205 of 22 February 2007.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: The Athea Sewerage Scheme, which is being advanced as part of a grouped project that also involves Askeaton, Foynes, Glin and Shanagolden, is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. My Department is awaiting submission of Limerick County Council's Preliminary Report for the project.

Written Answers — Land Designation Appeal: Land Designation Appeal (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: The appeal in question is currently being examined by my Department and the appellant will be notified of the decision as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: The works to extend the Limerick County Trunk Water Mains to supply Croom and Patrickswell from the upgraded Clareville Water Treatment Plant have been approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. I understand that the Patrickswell element of the works is already in place. I approved Limerick County Council's proposals to invite tenders for new...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: No proposals have been received by my Department from Kildare County for further works to the recently completed Allenwood Sewerage Scheme nor was any such proposal included in the list of schemes submitted by the Council in response to my Department's request to all local authorities last year to undertake fresh assessments of the needs for capital works in their areas and to prioritise...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: My Department has had discussions with the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) with a view to establishing a Producer Responsibility Initiative (PRI). These discussions are continuing with the intention of concluding the necessary arrangements for such an initiative later this year. Draft Regulations which will provide a regulatory framework for this PRI are being developed and will be...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Bodies: Animal Welfare Bodies (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: My Department does not provide specific funding to local authorities for the provision of dog shelters and dog wardens. The Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992, place statutory responsibility for dog control on local authorities. The implementation of the Acts is vested in local authorities who finance their dog control service from general income, including that accruing through dog licence...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: In May 2005, I introduced a new initiative for the provision of skateboard facilities by local authorities. Each City and County Council was invited to submit expressions of interest for grant assistance towards the provision of a skateboard park in its area. Applications were assessed in my Department in conjunction with the National Children's Office and some 21 projects in 21 different...

Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: The Deputy should give me the details of the case — any case.

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2007)

Dick Roche: The Deputy has been listening to Proinsias De Rossa.