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Written Answers — Construction Materials: Construction Materials (26 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1150, 1151, 1153, 1155 and 1167 together. The national Building Regulations set out the legal requirements for the construction of houses. The related Technical Guidance Documents (TGD) provide technical guidance on how to comply with the Regulations. Responsibility for compliance with the Building Regulations rests with the builder and the owner of the...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: Under section 103 of the Electoral Act 1992, a voter in a Dáil general election whose sight is so impaired or who is otherwise so physically incapacitated or who is unable to read or write to such an extent that the person is unable to vote without assistance, may, on request, have their ballot paper marked by a companion or a presiding officer at a polling station. Under section 22 of the...

Written Answers — Water Supply Contamination: Water Supply Contamination (26 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: On publication of the Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 on 17 September 2007, I outlined the measures being taken by my Department, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency, to develop a systematic and accelerated response to the cryptosporidium risk, as well as to persistent E-Coli failures, in public water supplies. These measures include a new contingency funding...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (26 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: My Department does not provide funding to the County and City Managers Association (CCMA). However, the Local Government Management Services Board (LGMSB), in accordance with its Establishment Order, supports the CCMA. The LGMSB is in turn funded by local authorities.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: The Kildare Town Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2008 at an estimated cost of €21.4 m. Kildare County Council's Contract Documents for the wastewater treatment plant and collection system are under examination in my Department and are being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (26 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to publish a Green Paper on Local Government Reform by the end of the year. This Paper will examine a number of issues in relation to the organisation of Irish local government including the establishment of new town councils. A White Paper on Local Government Reform will then follow next year. I will give consideration to those parts of the...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (26 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: Restoration works, representing an investment of some €2m, have been carried out to date at Maynooth Castle. They have involved a programme of conservation and adaptation works to the ground floor, the provision of access to the first floor and the provision of an exhibition and reception point. This has facilitated visitor access and provided a guide service. The site is now open to the...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (26 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: An initiative for the provision of skateboard facilities by local authorities was introduced in 2005. 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 local...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: Section 35 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides that planning authorities may apply to the High Court for authorisation to refuse to grant planning permission to a developer who has substantially failed to comply with the conditions of a previous permission. This power was significantly strengthened in the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006, which...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: The Glenties Sewerage Scheme is being advanced as a joint project that also includes schemes for Dungloe and Gweedore. My Department has approved Donegal County Council's Preliminary Reports for each location and the overall scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 to begin construction in 2008. Donegal County Council recently submitted proposals...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: The Killybegs Sewerage Scheme is approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to begin construction in 2008. Donegal County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme was approved in November 2006. The waste water treatment plant for Killybegs is being procured under a single Design/Build/Operate contract that also includes Bundoran,...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: Ready, Steady Play: A National Play Policy, which was published in 2004, provides a framework for the development of public play facilities in Ireland, with the overall aim of ensuring that children have access to a range of quality play opportunities to enrich their childhood. As part of the implementation of this policy, my Department has allocated funding of over €8 million to County...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: I understand that a payment issued in this case on 12 October 2005.

Written Answers — Bog Purchases: Bog Purchases (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: My Department has been informed by the Chief State Solicitor's Office that the vendor is not willing to proceed with the sale in this case.

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: The Government's pricing policy for water services, in accordance with the polluter pays principle and the requirements of Article 9 of the EU Water Framework Directive, requires local authorities to recover the cost of providing water services from the users of these services, with the exception of households using the services for domestic purposes. While water services provided to a...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 to 186, inclusive, together. I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 1150, 1151, 1153, 1155 and 1167 of 26 September 2007, in which I comprehensively addressed the issue.

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: The Turoe Stone in Galway is a national monument in the ownership of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. While the Stone itself is in State ownership, it is located on privately owned lands, currently in use as a pet farm. The monument was moved before in the 19th century, having originally been located several miles away at the Rath of Feerwore. Concerns have...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: Significant progress has been made in the transfer of the electronic voting equipment to centralised premises in Gormanston; arrangements are being made to transfer further such equipment to Gormanston. I am at present considering the next steps to be taken in relation to the electronic voting and counting project, in as0sociation with the provisions in the Agreed Programme for Government...

Written Answers — Hunting Licences: Hunting Licences (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: Applications for hunting licences under the Wildlife Act, 1976, are processed by my Department. Each licence application is dealt with individually and any conservation impact on the particular species is taken into account in line with the provisions of the Act. The hunting control measures currently in place are sufficient to ensure the conservation of protected species; however I will...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (27 Sep 2007)

John Gormley: Proposed waste incinerators must obtain planning permission from a local authority or An Bord Pleanala and a waste licence from the Environmental Protection Agency under regulatory processes from which Ministerial involvement is precluded. The EPA must, at a minimum, ensure compliance with the stringent standards set by the EU Incineration Directive, standards which represent best...