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Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 470 and 479 together. It is a matter for each local authority to prioritise its spending, within the resources available to it, across the range of services it provides. I am providing some €999.2m in general purpose grants from the Local Government Fund to local authorities for 2008. These grants are my contribution to meet the difference between the cost...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that the Chief State Solicitor's Office has been in touch with the vendor's solicitor in recent days with a number of routine legal queries; it is anticipated that this case may be closed after receipt of the expected replies.

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to establish a Dublin Bay Area Task Force to maximise the potential of the Bay for the people of the capital city. The terms of reference, composition and operational arrangements of the Task Force are currently being finalised and key stakeholders and decision-makers will be represented to ensure that a comprehensive strategy for the Bay is...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 212 of 10 April 2008. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: The Programme for Government set out a commitment to introduce a scheme of support for the replacement and upgrading of septic tanks older than fifteen years with newer systems. My Department is currently considering the terms, conditions and resource implications that may be appropriate to take forward this commitment.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: Parts 3 to 7 of the Building Control Act 2007 will commence on 1 May 2008. Responsibility for the establishment of the various Boards required under the Act and the procedural arrangements for the operation of such Boards is a matter for the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI), as the designated registration body for Part 3 of the Act — Registration of Architects. The RIAI are...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I am currently examining options to strengthen legislation on noise pollution as provided for in the Programme for Government. My intention is to consult with key stakeholders, including local authorities, and I will announce my preferred approach as soon as possible. Various legislative provisions already exist to address noise nuisance, as well as a number of practical arrangements to...

Written Answers — Gender Balance: Gender Balance (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483 and 484 together. The primary role of my Department in relation to the electoral system is to ensure an appropriate policy and legislative framework governing the registration of voters and the conduct of elections and referenda. This includes, on an ongoing basis, the review of electoral law; the provision of guidance and support to registration...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: Details of formal meetings held with Heads of States, Government Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries are set out in the following table for each year from 2005. Informal meetings with representatives from OECD and non-OECD countries may also take place on the margins of Inter-Governmental conferences but it is not possible to list all of these....

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: Section 230 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which came into effect on 11 March 2002, provides that a licence is required in respect of the holding of an event, or class of event prescribed under Part 16 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (Licensing of Outdoor Events). These Regulations received the positive approval of both houses of the Oireachtas, and are quite...

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

John Gormley: On foot of the recommendations of the Working Group on the Management of Dog Breeding Establishments, I propose shortly to introduce a set of regulations under the provisions of the Control of Dogs Acts 1986-1992 in respect of registration, inspection and minimum standards applying to such premises.

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (30 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that the Chief State Solicitor's Office is awaiting replies from the vendor's solicitor on pre-contract queries in this case.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: In November 2006, my Department and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, introduced, in consultation with local landowners in the Owenduff/Nephinbeg Special Area of Conservation in County Mayo a series of agri-environmental measures which were required to comply with a judgement of the European Court of Justice in 2002. These measures included a 5 month off-wintering period to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: Since the establishment of An Bord Pleanála in 1977, planning legislation has clearly assigned final responsibility for decisions on planning appeals to the Board and not to inspectors making reports and recommendations to the Board. The details sought in the Question are set out in the following table. Formal Board Decisions -v- Inspectors' Recommendations Year Number of Formal Decisions...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that payment issued in this case on 15 April 2008.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 480 of 29 April, 2008 which set out the procedures for the technical assessment process for registration under Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007. Section 14 of the Act provides that a person who is a fellow or member of the registration body (the RIAI) is automatically eligible for inclusion in the statutory register of architects. Section 14 also...

Written Answers — Hunting Licences: Hunting Licences (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: This settlement with the Ward Union Hunt Club provides that I, as Minister, am entitled, under the Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended), to grant or refuse any application to hunt, while confirming that certain conditions included in the licence issued in December 2007 will not be re-imposed. I will supply a copy of the settlement to the Deputy and I am happy to brief him further if requested.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Development Plans were issued by my Department in June 2007 under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which requires planning authorities to have regard to them in the performance of their functions. As regards the quantum of land that should be zoned for development, the guidelines emphasise that "development plans must be based on...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (1 May 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 to 197, inclusive, together. I consider that incineration must always be regarded as disposal. Its definition as recovery within the proposed revised Waste Framework Directive will, in my view, undermine efforts to promote a recycling society and the promotion of reduction and reuse within the waste hierarchy. At the June 2007 Environment Council, I made...

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

John Gormley: Cuireann sé áthas orm cuidiú leis an moladh. On behalf of the Government, I second the nomination of Brian Cowen for the position of Taoiseach. During the protracted and sometimes tense negotiations that led to the formation of the Government, I got to know Brian Cowen the politician and the private man. The Brian Cowen I know is tough but fair minded and gregarious but thoughtful. He...