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Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: The Rosses/Mountcharles/Inver Water Supply Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to advance through planning at an estimated cost of €3.5 million. Donegal County Council's Brief for the appointment of consultants is under examination in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 540 and 541 together. On 28 September 2007 I placed a temporary preservation order on the national monument at Rath Lugh, in the townland of Lismullin, Co. Meath under Section 4 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1954. On 7 March 2008, I made that temporary preservation order, which was due to expire later this month, permanent under Section 8 of the...

Written Answers — Climate Change: Climate Change (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 61 of 18 December 2007 and 274 of 31 January 2008. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: The number of civil servants in my Department who have attended stress management courses over the period 2005 — 2007 inclusive is set out in the table below. My Department promotes a positive working environment through a range of HR policies and initiatives including supporting Family Friendly policies aimed at promoting work-life balance and thus alleviating potential stress. Such...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: The Milltownpass Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 under the Rural Towns and Villages Initiative. My Department is considering the issues raised in the correspondence referred to and will respond to Westmeath County Council shortly.

Written Answers — Asbestos Remediation Programme: Asbestos Remediation Programme (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: There are no grants available from my Department or local authorities for the removal of asbestos in buildings. There is a general ban on the use of asbestos under Directive 76/769/EEC as amended, which was transposed in Ireland through the European Communities (Dangerous Substances and Preparations) (Marketing and Use) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 220 of 2003). The prevention of exposure is...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259 and 260 together. As stated in the reply to Question No. 311 of 5 March 2008, my intention is to propose an energy efficiency standard for lighting that does not prescribe the type of lamp technology to be used. It will be a matter for individual manufacturers to decide the type and quality of lighting products that they make available on the Irish market...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 to 263, inclusive, together. The disposal of CFLs is currently governed by the WEEE Directive. Retailers are required by law to take back waste CFLs and fluorescent lamps free of charge on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis from householders. Where replacement fluorescent tubes and CFLs are bought over the counter, retailers must take back the old...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: The Ballyshannon Sewerage Scheme is being funded under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009 and I understand that construction of the scheme is substantially complete. Details of individual areas served by the scheme may be obtained from Donegal County Council.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: Under the Planning Acts 2000-2006, all development, unless specifically exempted under the Acts or associated Regulations, requires planning permission. Section 34 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 enables a planning authority to grant a planning permission subject to or without conditions as appropriate. In making a determination on any planning application, planning authorities must...

Written Answers — Hunting Licences: Hunting Licences (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: Section 26(2) of the Wildlife Act, 1976 provides that I, as Minister, may grant to the master or other person having charge for the time being of a pack of beagles or harriers a licence to hunt hares outside the open season for hares which runs from 26 September to 28 February. The Irish Masters of Foot Beagles applied to my Department in December, 2007 for a licence to hunt hares with a...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: My statutory responsibilities relating to the national monument at Rath Lugh, Lismullin, County Meath are those provided for under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004. On 28 September 2007 I placed a temporary preservation order on the national monument at Rath Lugh, which is located on an esker in the townland of Lismullin, Co. Meath, under Section 4 of the National Monuments...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: Automated reverse vending machines can be a feature of deposit and refund schemes aimed at supporting recovery rates for certain types of packaging waste. Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (the Packaging Directive) is based on the concept of producer responsibility, which effectively requires producers to contribute to the waste...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: 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 for third parties in the planning process under the revised legislation. Since...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: My Department has received the Final Report of the Woodstown Working Group on the future preservation and archaeological investigation of the national monument site at Woodstown, Co. Waterford. This detailed report, which includes a number of recommendations made by the expert Working Group, is currently being considered. I will make a further statement on the matter in due course. It is...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 and 203 together. I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 496 and 515 of 11 March 2008. The position is unchanged. The Waterford Gateway Innovation Fund (GIF) proposal includes a request for funding to develop the Viking Quarter, and this will be considered in the context of the overall assessment of the GIF proposals.

Written Answers — Local Elections: Local Elections (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: In accordance with the Programme for Government, my Department will shortly be publishing the Green Paper on local government reform, which will examine a number of issues with the objective of making local government more transparent and responsive, and will set out options for reform in advance of a subsequent White Paper. Issues to be considered will include the establishment of town...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (19 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: The purpose of the Bill is twofold: first, to provide a permanent legislative basis for the motor tax increases which were approved by Dáil Éireann by way of Financial Resolution on budget day, 5 December 2007, and second, to give statutory effect to the new carbon dioxide-based motor tax system which I announced in my carbon budget of 6 December 2007. The Bill contains seven sections and...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (19 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I thank all the Senators who contributed to this debate. As in the other House, the contributions were wide-ranging and this is appropriate having regard to the far-reaching functions of all local authorities and the fact the Bill introduces fundamental change to the basis on which motor tax will be charged in the future. Increasing any tax is not a popular thing to do and the decision to...

Seanad: Sustainable Residential Development: Motion (19 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I thank the Members for giving me the opportunity to speak here tonight on a policy issue and initiative of importance to all Members of the Oireachtas and all members of our society. The bedrock of our planning system is to aim for "proper planning and sustainable development". There is copious reference to this phrase throughout the planning legislation and it is the touchstone for the...