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Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1368 and 1369 together. In law the preparation of the Electoral Register is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register. Expenditure by local authorities on the services for which they are responsible is funded from a...

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

John Gormley: The 20-year National Spatial Strategy (NSS) which was published in November 2002 aims to achieve a better balance of social, economic and physical development across Ireland, supported by more effective planning, and has designated nine gateways and nine hubs which have the capacity to grow sustainably and to act as drivers of growth for their hinterlands and wider regions. Among the...

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1372 to 1375, inclusive, together. In May 2006, my Department, in its role as prescribed body under the relevant planning regulations, was notified by Meath County Council in accordance with the provisions of Part 8 of those regulations of its intention to carry out the development referred to in the questions. My Department's National Monuments Service...

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

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1376 and 1415 together. The €20 fee for making a submission on a planning application was introduced in the context of the comprehensive review of planning legislation which culminated in the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001. The fee was introduced in tandem with the increased rights given to 3rd parties in...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: The compilation of a register of electors is a matter for the appropriate registration authority (City or County Council) in accordance with electoral law. In order to vote, a person's name must be entered on the register for a constituency in the state in which the person ordinarily resides and the person's citizenship determines the polls at which he or she is entitled to vote. Irish...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: I am not aware of any instances where personal data held by my Department was compromised during the period concerned. The review of the operation of systems and procedures to protect the confidentiality of personal data and to prevent its improper release is being finalised. My Department already has a range of data protection initiatives in place and any issues emerging from the review...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: In law the preparation of the Register of Electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register. In their work in this area, local authorities do not compile data which would permit specific conclusions to be drawn relating to levels of overall...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: There were 16 reports commissioned and 10 committees/working groups set up in the period in question. Details are set out in the following tables. Reports Examination of the Department's supervisory and management role in relation to a civil works contract undertaken by Limerick City Council Engineering Report on the stability of the esker at Rath Lugh, Co. Meath Study on Certain...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: A wide range of guidance and training has been provided by my Department and the Affordable Homes Partnership to support the streamlined and efficient implementation of Part V. I do not consider that a nationwide system of standard construction costs in relation to Part V would be practical given that costs vary considerably from project to project based on design, house size, site location...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: The Castleblayney Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2008. The scheme is being advanced as a grouped project with Ballybay and Clones and my Department is awaiting Preliminary Reports from Monaghan County Council for the three locations which will be dealt with urgently by my Department.

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

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1392 and 1406 together. Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, the development plan must set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area concerned. To guide local authorities in the preparation of these plans and in addressing key issues, my Department published Development Plan Guidelines for Planning...

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

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1393 and 1396 together. The Government approved the drafting of the Designated Land (Housing Development) Bill on 1 December 2006. The General Scheme of the Bill, which is under consideration by the office of the Parliamentary Counsel, provides for: powers for planning authorities to enter into a binding agreement with, or impose requirements on, the owners...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: Section 33 of the Waste Management Act 1996 requires local authorities, subject to certain exceptions, to collect or arrange for the collection of household waste. The current regulatory framework does not require competitive tendering though this option is available to individual local authorities.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: The Ballymote Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to advance through planning. My Department is awaiting submission of a Preliminary Report for the scheme by Sligo County Council.

Written Answers — Climate Change Strategy: Climate Change Strategy (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: At a global level, rising sea levels is one of the most serious concerns in relation to climate change and, as pointed out in Chapter 11 of the National Climate Change Strategy, it is already known that the Irish climate is experiencing changes consistent with those occurring at a global scale. The 2007 Fourth Assessment Report from the InterGovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) points...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: In-sink macerator units, or food waste disposal units, are used in some household and commercial premises to dispose of organic kitchen waste to the sewer, thus removing the material from the normal solid waste stream and transferring it to the local wastewater treatment plant for treatment. A study into such units is currently being carried out under the Environmental Research Technological...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that works recently carried out under Contract 3B (Trunk Watermains from Ardscull to Athy) of Phase 1 of the Kildare Water Supply Scheme, which is being funded under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009, will provide interim water supply facilities for the Ballyroe area. A longer-term solution will be provided by another element of Phase 1 of the Kildare...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: Consultations are ongoing with the Department of Finance in relation to the current ceiling on local authority staff numbers including impacts in relation to increased servicing requirements in areas which have experienced high population growth.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that a Preliminary Report is currently being prepared by Dublin City Council as part of a Strategic Environmental Assessment relating to long-term water supplies for the Greater Dublin Area.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jan 2008)

John Gormley: Following the completion of accessibility audits, local authorities are required to draw up implementation plans setting out programmes to give effect to the commitments and objectives contained in the Disability Act 2005 and the Department's related Sectoral Plan. Each implementation plan will be published and placed on the authority's website. The following thirteen local authorities,...