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Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: In relation to unauthorised waste activities, it is a matter for the relevant individual local authorities and/or the Office of Environmental Enforcement to investigate any instances or reports of illegal disposal of waste and take any appropriate action in relation to such cases. My Department has no direct function in the matter. The arrangements made by local authorities or by the Office...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: The Achill Sound Sewerage Scheme has been approved under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme since June 2005. In common with all projects funded under the Programme, my Department funds the capital costs associated with the provision of services to meet the requirements of the existing domestic population. The additional marginal capital cost of servicing non-domestic...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: Papers in relation to this case are currently being examined in my Department with a view to resolving issues regarding responsibility for the upkeep, repair and maintenance of the access way and also the liability for any claims resulting from the exercise of the right of way in relation to the land offered for sale.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: As the Deputy is aware, communications masts are generally required to obtain planning permission. The Planning and Development Regulations 2001 set out certain exemptions in this area. These include, subject to certain conditions, the attachment of additional antennae to an existing antenna support structure, the erection of an antenna support structure in place of an existing antenna...

Disclosures relating to the Mahon Tribunal: Statements (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Can he be that dull?

Disclosures relating to the Mahon Tribunal: Statements (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Will Mountbatten's murderer be there, too?

Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: It is a very important day for the Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Does Deputy English have any friends?

Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Have a bit of manners.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: If Deputy Kenny contacts me with a question about a tribunal, I will ensure that my answer is as helpful as possible.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: In general, planning permission must be sought for the erection of an antenna support structure or mast. In July 1996 my Department issued Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Telecommunications Antennae and Support Structures. Their purpose was to assist planning authorities, An Bord Pleanála, operators of mobile telecommunications services and the general public by providing guidance...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: The Kildare Town Sewerage has been approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. My Department is currently examining Kildare County Council's Preliminary, Public Private Partnership Applicability and Water Services Pricing Policy Reports for the scheme and a decision will be conveyed to the Council as quickly as possible. While the Council has...

Written Answers — Civil Protection Mechanism: Civil Protection Mechanism (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 510 and 511 together. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism provides for interventions both inside and outside the European Union following a request for assistance (personnel, equipment and/or supplies) from a country where the domestic emergency services are unable to cope in the aftermath of a major natural or man-made disaster. Under the Mechanism, when a...

Written Answers — Property Inspection System: Property Inspection System (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: In accordance with the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive-EPBD (2002/91/EC of 16 December 2002), Building Energy Rating (BER) will be required for newly constructed buildings and for existing buildings when sold or let. BER will become mandatory, on a phased basis, over the period 2007-2009. BER will be required for new dwellings commencing on or after 1 January 2007. To avoid...

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: To address the issue of accumulated backlogs of farm plastic, designated facilities are being provided on a temporary, once-off basis by local authorities where farmers may deposit stockpiled farm film plastic and silage wrap. This arrangement operated on a pilot basis in the first instance in counties Galway, Clare, Mayo, Offaly and Waterford during June and July of this year. This service...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: The application referred to in the Question to have lands excluded from a Special Area of Conservation was received by my Department in July. The first step in such an appeal is to have the case reviewed internally. Regional staff in my Department have recently assessed the lands in question and a recommendation will be made shortly. A decision will be communicated to the applicant as soon...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: The provision and improvement of non-national roads in County Mayo is a matter for Mayo County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. In 2005, my Department sought applications from road authorities for funding under the 2006 EU Co-Financed Specific Improvement Grants scheme. The initial selection of projects to be submitted for...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: The Gweedore Sewerage Scheme is approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007, at an estimated cost of €25.2 million. Donegal County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme is under examination in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible. Following approval of the Preliminary Report the Council will be in a position to...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 524 and 530 together. 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 co-operation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register and to review progress in this regard as appropriate. Local authorities must publish the draft...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: The records on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) indicate that the number of drivers that currently stand disqualified is 17,253 some 28 of these disqualifications are penalty point related. The Garda Síochána are supplied by my Department, on a weekly basis, with an electronic extract from the National Driver File which provides details in relation to each driving licence...