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Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (28 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: The information requested in the questions referred to above, excluding seasonal staff, as supplied by local authorities, has been compiled and is as follows: Local Authority Staff (Whole-time Equivalent) — 31 December 2005. Local Authority Outdoor Total County Councils Carlow 139 337 Cavan 215.5 95.1 Clare 433 997.5 Cork 1,145.98 2523.85 ...

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: I was thinking of Deputy Kenny's 30 years in the Dáil.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: I am laughing at Deputy Kenny's smugness.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: Deputy Kenny is the only joke here. Thirty years with nothing to show for it.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: A return to the days of Deputy Noonan.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: It is nice to see him earning the few shillings today.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: What about the Deputy's valuable contribution on the health board?

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: The provision and improvement of non-national roads is a matter for local authorities to be funded from their own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. Responsibility for national roads is a matter for the relevant road authority and the National Roads Authority, which operates under the aegis of my colleague the Minister for Transport. The National Development...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: The improvement and maintenance of non-national roads is a matter for local authorities to be funded from their own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. It is open to county councils to use their annual restoration improvement grant allocations to finance the provision and improvement of drainage on non-national roads. In 2006, the total restoration improvement...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: The principal statutes governing animal welfare are the Protection of Animals Acts 1911 and 1965. Responsibility for that legislation, including any proposals for amendment, is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Agriculture and Food. My Department's functions relate to the provisions of the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992. The main focus of these Acts is the control of stray and...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: The provision of a fire service, including equipment, training and the employment of both full-time and retained fire-fighting personnel, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities and my Department has no direct role in this matter. My Department supports the local fire authorities through the setting of general policy, the provision of capital funding, the issue of guidance...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: As these issues are primarily a matter for local authorities, my Department does not compile information on the extent or location of land exchanges by local authorities. Under section 211 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, land acquired by a local authority may be sold, leased or exchanged. The consent of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to a land...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (29 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: A strategy document prepared by Kildare County Council for the purpose of obtaining funding under the urban and village renewal measure of the Southern and Eastern Regional Operational Programme 2000-06 provides, inter alia, for renewal works at Main Street, Clane, and the Square, Kilcock. There is a remaining balance of €1.534 million from Kildare County Council's overall allocation under...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (30 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: A scheme of conservation and structural consolidation works has been carried out at Carrigafoyle Castle. This cost €850,000, which was spent over the period 2001 to 2005. These works have facilitated safe public access and enhanced the visitor experience. Further restoration of the castle is not envisaged at this stage.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (30 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: The Local Government Act 2001 modernises the legislative framework, supports community involvement with local authorities in a more participative local democracy and underpins generally the programme of local government renewal. The Act is being brought into operation on a phased basis; 199 of its 247 sections have been commenced. I am currently considering the steps necessary to commence the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: The greater Dublin strategic drainage study was undertaken by Dublin City Council on behalf of the Dublin area local authorities. The study, which was completed in 2005 with funding from my Department's water services investment programme, included the Liffey catchment. The study is a high-level strategic assessment of regional waste water requirements. The selection of individual...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (30 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: I assume the question refers to the R245, the Milford to Carrigart road. The provision and improvement of non-national roads in County Donegal is a matter for Donegal County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. In August last year, my Department sought applications from road authorities for funding under the 2006 EU co-financed...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (30 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: A programme of further assessment, testing and validation of the electronic voting and counting system is underway to address issues raised by the Commission on Electronic Voting and demonstrate that the system operates reliably, securely and accurately. The timing of the further use of the system is dependent on the progress made with this work and the ongoing work of the Commission on...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 264 together. The Dromcollogher and Bruff sewerage schemes, which are being advanced as part of a grouped project, have been approved to advance through planning in my Department's water services investment programme 2005-07. In June 2005, I approved Limerick County Council's brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare a preliminary report for...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (30 Mar 2006)

Dick Roche: The original offer to purchase this land, subject to contract, was made to the person named on 5 April 2005. The vendor then decided to sell turbary rights rather than the freehold title and a revised offer was made on this basis on 5 July 2005. However, a contract for sale on this basis has yet to be submitted to the Office of the Chief State Solicitor by the solicitor acting for the person...