Results 4,521-4,540 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: Ireland is required to protect habitats of European importance under the Habitats Directive 1992, which was transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1997, and the Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000. I have no plans to seek a relaxation of the requirements of the Habitats Directive.
- Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: The European Commission has put forward proposals for the third phase of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme commencing in 2013. As part of these proposals criteria are being explored to identify industrial sectors at risk of carbon leakage. I am aware of the global competitiveness of the alumina sector. I believe that a comprehensive and global climate change agreement for the period...
- Written Answers — Energy Ratings: Energy Ratings (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: The Building Energy Rating (BER) Scheme was established under the European Communities (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 666 of 2006). Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), which operates under the aegis of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, has been designated as the Issuing Authority with responsibility for the management of the BER Scheme,...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: Insofar as section 154 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 is concerned my Department collects information on the: number of enforcement notices issued following warning letters, number of enforcement notices issued without previous warning letter, number of enforcement notices complied with, number of prosecutions initiated following failure to comply with an enforcement notice, number...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: Under section 19 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended by the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2002, a local area plan must be consistent with the objectives of the development plan for the area. Section 10(2) of the Act sets out the mandatory objectives of a development plan which include, inter alia: the provision or facilitation of the provision of infrastructure...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: The following are the state bodies and boards under the aegis of my Department: Affordable Homes Partnership An Bord Pleanála An Chomhairle Leabharlanna Building Regulations Advisory Body Comhar Sustainable Development Council Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board Dublin Docklands Development Authority Environmental Protection Agency Fire Services Council The Heritage Council Housing...
- Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (17 Jun 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 working to compile the Register for 2007/8, local authorities undertook and completed, with assistance from my Department, the most extensive...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 883 and 884 together. The Athea, Askeaton, Foynes, Glin and Shanagolden Sewerage Scheme and the Drumcollogher, Hospital, Pallasgreen and Bruff Sewerage Scheme are included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as schemes to start construction in 2009. My Department is awaiting submission of Limerick County Council's Preliminary...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: The Kilmallock Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007- 2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2008. Limerick County Council's Contract Documents for the treatment plant were received in my Department in March 2008 and are being dealt with as quickly as possible. Contract Documents for the civil works element of the scheme are awaited from...
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: The bog known locally as North Loughatorick District bog is not a designated bog and it is not proposed to purchase that bog. However, Slieve Aughty Bog NHA (001229) is in the Loughatorick townland and my Department proposes to purchase designated raised bog at that site.
- Written Answers — Regulatory Impact Analysis: Regulatory Impact Analysis (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: Details of the Screening Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) conducted to date by my Department on S.I.s, Bills and EU Directives in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 are set out in the table below. Reasons for the decisions not to carry out a full Regulatory Impact Assessment are also set out. Following the Government decision of 21 June 2005, a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) must be...
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: Ballynagrenia/Ballinderry Bog is part of a Natural Heritage Area (NHA 674), a protected habitat. While commercial turf cutting is prohibited on such sites, cutting for domestic purposes is currently allowed subject to certain conditions.
- Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: Article 6 of the Habitats Directive requires that any development proposal that could impact on the conservation status of a Special Protection Area, such as a land reclamation project, should be the subject of an appropriate assessment of the extent and nature of this impact. This obligation applies to projects proposed to be carried out within or outside the designated area, insofar as the...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: I understand that the weed cutting boat, funding for which was provided by my Department to the Central Fisheries Board, is currently undergoing trials on Lough Corrib and will begin operations to remove Lagarosiphon major in the lake shortly.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: The Arklow Sewerage Scheme is approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 at an estimated cost of â¬15.9 million. I understand that the unsuccessful applicant to the High Court for a judicial review of An Bord Pleanála's grant of approval for the proposed wastewater treatment plant has been given leave to appeal to the Supreme Court and has...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: Expenditure of â¬130m was incurred by my Department on the Rural Water Programme in 2007. I have allocated block grants totalling â¬135m to County Councils for the 2008 Programme, of which â¬22.4m has been recouped by Councils to date. Responsibility for the operation of the Rural Water programme has been devolved to County Councils since 1997 and detailed information in relation to...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: Sixteen Serviced Land Initiative schemes were completed in 2007, providing services for 12,500 housing units. While no data are yet available for 2008 completions, 57 schemes, with a potential to service over 100,000 housing units, were under construction at the beginning of the year.
- Written Answers — Environmental Research: Environmental Research (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: In 2007, my Department provided â¬8.495 million from the Environment Fund for the Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for the Environment (STRIVE) Programme, which is managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the environmental research programme of the National Development Plan. A further â¬10 million has been allocated from the Environment Fund for this...
- Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: The Built Heritage programme of the National Development Plan 2007-2013 (NDP) is aimed at conserving, protecting and enhancing public appreciation of Ireland's architectural and archaeological heritage. Of the â¬373 million investment proposed under the programme, â¬252.8 million is intended for use by my Department with the remainder allocated to the Office of Public Works. Total...
- Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (17 Jun 2008)
John Gormley: Expenditure from January 2007 to end of May 2008 on this programme of the National Development Plan 2007-2013 has amounted to some â¬20.16m.