Results 4,901-4,920 of 7,278 for speaker:Dick Roche

Written Answers — Electoral Register: Electoral Register (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 584, 586, 587 and 597 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 cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register; house to house or other sufficient enquiries must be made for this purpose. In April...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: Building Energy Ratings (BER) for new dwellings commencing on or after 1 January 2007 will be issued by registered assessors who satisfy the requirements of the relevant Training Specification, as published by Sustainable Energy Ireland on 6 October 2006. A comprehensive Quality Assurance system is being put in place, which will involve quality control of calculation procedures, software...

Written Answers — Local Authority Projects: Local Authority Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 to 591, inclusive, together. While it is normal for local authorities to engage consultants for capital schemes funded by my Department, this is not specified by my Department as a necessary requirement. Where applicable, the costs of consultancy services associated with local authority capital projects funded by my Department are included to required...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Kilmallock Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 as a scheme to commence construction in 2007. My Department is awaiting submission of Limerick County Council's detailed design and contract documents for the scheme.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Monaghan Town Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007, at an estimated cost of €26.8m. Monaghan County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme was approved by my Department in June 2005. The submission of the Council's Contract Documents for the scheme is awaited.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 594 to 596, inclusive, together. The wastewater schemes for Ballybay, Castleblaney and Clones are being advanced as a grouped project under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 at an overall estimated cost of €6.63m. I approved Monaghan County Council's brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare a Preliminary Report for...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Mallow/Ballyviniter Regional Water Supply Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 at an estimated cost of €8.4m. I recently approved Cork County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme. Details of the proposed source may be obtained from the Council.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: Septic tanks installed on or after 1 June 1992 must comply with Part H of the National Building Regulations. The relevant Technical Guidance Document (TGD)-H (Drainage and Waste Water Disposal) calls up the following standards: Septic tanks serving single houses: Irish Standard Recommendations SR6 of 1991 for Domestic Effluent Treatment and Disposal from Single Dwellings, issued by the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 429 together. The Lower Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme has been approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 at an estimated cost of €31 million. The scheme provides for the expansion of the Leixlip waste water treatment plant under one contract and for the upgrading and improvement of the waste water...

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department engaged the services of a private company, on 5 April 2005, to test all buildings under the control of the Department for levels of radon gas. Tests have been carried out to-date on all of the Department's main offices and it is expected that testing of the remaining offices will be completed in the coming months. In cases where high levels of radon are detected remedial...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The use of quads and other off-road vehicles has become an increasing problem in the Wicklow Uplands and the Wicklow Mountains National Park, and I share the concern about the inappropriate impacts of these vehicles. In so far as the National Park is concerned, the unauthorised use of off-road vehicles, including quad bikes, is prohibited. Every effort is made by staff of my Department to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 129 and 154 of 4 October 2006. My Department paid a total of €225,539 in 2005 to the Electricity Supply Board, €171,306 to Bord Gáis and €11,230 to Hughes O'Boyle (oil suppliers), for the supply of energy in 2005 in respect of our main offices in Dublin, Ballina and Shannon.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department paid a total of €41,167 in 2005 for the supply of water from local authorities and from various companies including, Ballygowan Water Cooler Division, Tipperary Mineral Water Ltd. and All Water Systems Ltd. Some of theses costs related to rental, maintenance, service and sanitation of water coolers.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Arklow Main Drainage Scheme is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 at an estimated cost of €15.9 million. Further progress on the scheme will depend on the outcome of pleading High Court proceedings relating to the location of the proposed wastewater treatment plant.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I am arranging to forward to the Deputy a copy of the list of water services schemes submitted by Wicklow County Council in July last in response to my Department's request to each local authority 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. The priorities adopted by the members...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The extension of the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme from Shrah to Westport, the upgrading of the water treatment plant at Tourmakeady and the Louisburgh Water Supply Scheme are approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 at estimated costs of €12.99 million, €10.8 million and €5.41 million, respectively. Mayo County Council's Contract...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 316 of 28 September 2006.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Kiltimagh Sewerage Scheme is approved for construction in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. Mayo County Council's Contract Documents for the scheme are being examined in my Department on foot of essential additional documentation, including a Certificate of Completion of Planning, received from the Council in March. A decision will be conveyed to the Council...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 442 together. I approved Galway County Council's tender recommendations for the extension of the Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme to Shrule some time ago and I understand that the work is now underway. Mayo County Council's contract documents for the Kilmaine and Shrule Water Supply Scheme, which will be served by the extension from the Tuam scheme,...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: In allocating general purpose grant funding from the Local Government Fund, I have regard to the cost to each authority of providing all of its day-to-day services as well as such factors as the level of income available to each local authority from local sources and the overall funding available for these grants. General purpose grant allocations for 2006 amounted to some €875 million,...