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Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Circular letter SP5-03 was issued to all planning authorities by my Department in July 2003 with clear and comprehensive best practice in regards to Groundwater Protection and the Planning System. The Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities, which issued in April 2005, emphasised the need for adherence to best practice in order to protect water quality, the Guidelines...

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

John Gormley: The Kilmallock Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 – 2009 as a scheme to start construction next year. My Department is awaiting submission of Limerick County Council's Contract Documents and updated Water Services Pricing Policy Report for the scheme.

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

John Gormley: The Drumcollogher Sewerage Scheme, which is being advanced as part of a grouped project that also includes Bruff, Hospital and Pallasgreen, is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 – 2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2009. My Department is awaiting submission of Limerick County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme.

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

John Gormley: Over the period 2002 – 2006, Estimates Capital provisions totalling €2.23 billion were made in respect of my Department's Water Services Investment Programme, of which €2.225 billion was expended. Details of annual provisions and outturns for this period are set out in the following table. I expect the €446.6 million provision for 2007 (which includes a €20 million carry over from...

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: The Water Services Act 2007 provides for the repeal of 19th century legislation which obliges Dublin City Council to supply treated water to Greystones and Bray, County Wicklow on terms set in the 19th century and contrary to Ireland's obligations under the EU Water Framework Directive. It is understood that Dublin City Council intends to continue providing water supplies to Wicklow County...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Wild deer are protected under the Wildlife Act, 1976 (as amended). There is an annual open season when deer can be legally shot under licence. The open season for deer operates from either 1 September to 31 December or from 1 November to 28 February depending on the species of deer. However, red deer cannot be hunted in County Kerry at any time of the year. In recent years deer numbers...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 650 to 654, inclusive, together. The consultation document referred to in the question sets out a range of proposed exemptions for renewable energy technologies. The exemptions are designed to support uptake of renewable energy technologies across the commercial, industrial, agricultural and public sectors, and are a result of extensive research by the...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I understand that, due to an error in my Department, contractors working on behalf of Galway County Council on site investigation works related to the Galway City Outer By – Pass who enquired in 2003 whether Ministerial consent was required for works were advised that consent was not required. However, my Department, as a statutory referral authority, has been consulted, and has given...

Written Answers — Environmental Regulations: Environmental Regulations (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 197 of 15 November 2007. Implementation of the requirement in sub-article 15(2) of the Access to Information on the Environment Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 133 of 2007) is a matter for the public authorities concerned.

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: The Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for the preparation of annual inventories of greenhouse gas emissions to meet the reporting requirements of both the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the European Union. The Agency publishes a National Inventory Report each year on foot of these requirements. The most recent report published by the Agency,...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Motor tax compliance surveys are undertaken on a periodic basis and the information from the last survey in 2001 indicated an evasion level of 4.6%. This compares with an evasion level of 5% for the United Kingdom in 2006. Measures have been introduced by my Department to combat motor tax evasion, and other enforcement initiatives are being developed in conjunction with the Garda Síochána....

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Details on the accessibility of buildings occupied by my Department are set out in the following table. A number of other buildings are occupied by MET Éireann staff throughout the country from which services are not provided to members of the public. It is an objective of my Department to ensure that all offices are accessible to people with disabilities and this is factored into the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Details requested are set out in the following table. Costs were incurred on a range of items including salary, overtime, employer's PRSI, travelling and subsistence, training and office equipment. The increase in expenditure in Quarter 2 was due mainly to payment in lieu of accumulated annual leave. Date Cost € Quarter 1 2007 65,002 Quarter 2 2007 82,720 Quarter 3 2007 65,344

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: The following table lists the websites currently being run by my Department, together with their cost to date. All sites are updated as required. Information on websites of Agencies under the aegis of my Department is not held by it. Site Name Date Went Live Total costs to date (incl annual support and registration) Electronicvoting.ie Feb 2004 €40,700 (€40,256.70 of this was...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: There are no state bodies or boards established under statute or statutory instrument under the aegis of my Department for which I do not have official responsibility to Dáil Éireann. Ministerial responsibility varies in the case of the bodies and boards concerned on the basis of the provisions of the relevant statute or statutory instrument in each case. Day to day operational matters...

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

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 669 and 671 together. The information requested is set out in the following table. Capital Allocations for Cork County Council 2006 2007 â'¬ â'¬ Housing Schemes 69,750,000 72,280,000 Water & Sewerage Services 12,758,959 10,833,278 Non National Roads 41,864,000 47,126,000 Disability Services 780,000 450,000 Local Services 420,000 547,201...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (27 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Only personal information required for business needs is stored by my Department. Access to data is restricted to the appropriate designated sections and/or officers. The Department's Information and Communications Technology User Policy sets out the general policy on access to and use of data held by the Department. Access to personal computers is password protected. Each user is...

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this sensitive and difficult issue. The women in question have been traumatised by incompetence in Portlaoise hospital.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I welcome the fact that the Minister for Health and Children took the opportunity yesterday to apologise directly to the women in question. It is outrageous that the women heard about their fate on the radio.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: That is completely and utterly unacceptable.