Results 4,841-4,860 of 7,278 for speaker:Dick Roche
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I expect a decision to issue in this case in the near future.
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The provision and improvement of non-national roads in County Waterford is a matter for Waterford County Council to be financed from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. Grants totalling â¬635,091 were provided by my Department to Waterford County Council for this project over the period 2003 to 2005. In 2006, a grant of â¬366,000 was allocated to the...
- Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The National Strategy on Biodegradable Waste promotes the reuse of textiles. In particular it advises householders to bring good quality textiles to charity and second-hand shops and encourages local authorities to accept waste textiles at recycling centres. There is currently competition between organisations for donations of textiles. Householders should exercise caution in relation...
- Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The provision of a fire service, including the assessment of fire cover needs and the allocation of the appropriate level of resources to meet those needs, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities and my Department has no direct role in this matter. My Department supports the local fire authorities through the setting of general policy, the provision of capital funding, the...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: My Department has received no communication in relation to these works which, I understand, are a matter for the Office of Public Works.
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The improvement and maintenance of non-national roads in County Kildare is a matter for Kildare County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. In 2006, the total grant allocation by my Department to Kildare County Council for improvement and maintenance works on non-national roads is â¬26,950,874. I am satisfied that this...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The improvement and realignment of non-national roads and bridges in County Kildare is a matter for Kildare County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. In July this year, my Department sought applications from road authorities for funding under the 2007 EU Co-Financed Specific Improvements Grant Scheme. Kildare County Council...
- Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 334 of 4 October 2006. The position is unchanged.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: Schemes currently approved for funding are set out in the Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007, which is available in the Oireachtas Library. Earlier this year my Department asked local authorities to undertake fresh assessments of the needs for capital water services works in their areas and to prioritise their proposals on the basis of the assessments. In carrying out the...
- Seanad: National Parks (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I thank the Senator for his passionate interest in Killarney National Park, an interest I share. The park is an extraordinary asset, one of the jewels in the crown. It is a requirement of the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1997, which transposed the European habitats directive, that appropriate steps are taken to avoid the deterioration of natural habitats such as the...
- Seanad: National Parks (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: We were. Under strategy 1.4 of the Killarney National Park management plan 2005-09, it is a priority of the national park policy to provide conditions where woodland regeneration and expansion can occur, including the use of fencing strategies to protect against overgrazing by ruminant animals. This management plan has regard to the park's status as a UNESCO biosphere reserve and it was...
- Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I am in the pleasant position of being able to say that there have been significant changes in this matter. Galway County Council rated Ballygar very far down the list and has now changed its mind. The Department's water service investment programme 2005-07, published in December 2005, includes 60 major water and sewerage schemes for Galway with a value of more than â¬451 million. Many...
- Seanad: Waste Management (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: Senator Ross and I were councillors in County Wicklow when bin collection services were first privatised. None of us could have foreseen what the waste collection sector would become. Repak has played a remarkable role in our recycling waste performance. In recent years there have been rapid changes in the waste management sector due to the increased involvement of a developing private...
- Seanad: Waste Management (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I will not give an undertaking on that because I do not know what is specifically involved. The Senator referred to verbal discouragement by the Department. If he gives me a note on that, I will have it pursued and give him a comprehensive response.
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (9 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I have already announced my intention to proceed with the implementation of the majority recommendations of the working group which was established to review the management of dog breeding establishments. Draft regulations, including the development of standards for such establishments, are in course of preparation and the question of exemption for certain categories will be decided in the...
- Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (9 Nov 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...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: Kenmare Water Supply Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 Kerry County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme is being examined in my Department and a decision will be conveyed to the Council shortly.
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (9 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: Waste management services have traditionally been provided at a local level, with individual arrangements being locally determined and tailored to local circumstances. The present legal framework, as determined by the Oireachtas, reflects this. In accordance with section 52 of the Protection of the Environment Act 2003, the determination of waste management charges, and any associated waiver...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 64 of 8 November 2006. 17 archaeologist posts from the Heritage and Planning Section of my Department have been identified for decentralisation to Waterford; to date 3 archaeologists have confirmed their availability to decentralise. Discussions are ongoing at a central level between the Department of Finance and the IMPACT trade union in relation to...
- Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (9 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 79 and 125 of 8 November 2006.