Results 481-500 of 7,278 for speaker:Dick Roche

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (9 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: Donadea Castle and its associated buildings are an integral part of Donadea Forest Park, which is owned and managed by Coillte Teoranta. Any development proposals in respect of the property would, in the first instance, be a matter for that organisation. My Department has not been approached by Coillte Teoranta regarding the possible restoration of the castle.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The lower Liffey valley sewerage scheme is included in my Department's water services investment programme 2004 to 2006 to commence construction this year. The scheme, under which the waste water collection systems in Leixlip, Kilcock, Straffan, Celbridge and Maynooth will be upgraded and improved, also includes measures to eliminate odours from the existing collection system in Leixlip's...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: Waste management infrastructure requirements in each region are identified in regional waste management plans by the relevant local authority or group of local authorities. These plans are under review at present and I expect that they will identify the range of waste management infrastructure required to deliver an integrated waste management strategy maximising the reuse, recycling and...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Feb 2005)

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. In 2004, my Department sought applications from road authorities for funding under the 2005 EU co-financed specific improvements grant scheme. Kildare County Council submitted a number of applications but...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Feb 2005)

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. In 2004, my Department sought applications from road authorities for funding under the 2005 EU co-financed specific improvements grant scheme. Kildare County Council submitted a number of applications but...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (9 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: As part of the overall EU commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8% during the Kyoto Protocol period 2008-12, Ireland is committed to limiting emissions to 13% above 1990 levels. Greenhouse gas emissions figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show emissions in 2003 at approximately 25% above 1990 levels, down from approximately 29% in 2002 and 31% in 2001. These figures...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (9 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The information requested is not available in my Department. The enforcement of the waste code is a matter for each individual local authority and the Office of Environmental Enforcement The office has consolidated environmental enforcement activity through the establishment of a national enforcement network. The initial focus of the network is on dealing with unauthorised waste activity. In...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 285 and 292 together. Average domestic water consumption in Ireland is estimated at 250 litres per person per day. The requirements for industry will vary due the nature of the industry. To meet anticipated demand for water for domestic and non-domestic consumption, the national development plan provides for investment of €4.4 billion in water services...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (9 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The total cost to date of the electronic voting and counting project is €51.6 million. Apart from annual storage costs, details of which are given in the reply to Question No. 93 on today's Order Paper, it is not possible at this stage to quantify additional costs that may arise for the electronic system. Such costs are likely to be small relative to the capital investment already made.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: An Bord Pleanála, which has an independent statutory mandate, is responsible under the Roads Act 1993 for the approval of motorway schemes following an assessment of the environmental impact of the proposal. In the case of the M3 motorway, the process involved a detailed environmental impact assessment, in which archaeological considerations and other factors were extensively addressed, and...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (9 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I am satisfied, having regard in particular to the mid-term review of the national development plan overseen by the Economic and Social Research Institute, in co-operation with a number of consultancy firms, that progress on the various NDP programmes and measures falling within the remit of my Department has been generally satisfactory. I am determined that we will continue to make progress...

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (10 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: On 26 January 2005, my Department approved tender documentation for a branch library at Castleisland and authorised Kerry County Council to proceed to invite tenders for the project. Further advancement of the project is a matter for Kerry County Council.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (10 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: Article 10(4) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 sets out an exemption for development consisting of the use of not more than four bedrooms in a house, where each bedroom is used for the accommodation of not more than four persons, as overnight guest accommodation. The exemption does not apply where the development in question would contravene a condition attached to a planning...

Written Answers — Local Government Policy: Local Government Policy (10 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 579 of 19 October 2004.

Written Answers — Local Elections: Local Elections (10 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: Part 17 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides that qualified electors of a town having a population of at least 7,500, as ascertained at the last preceding census and not having a town council, may make a proposal for the establishment of such a council. Under the relevant provisions of the Act, which I hope to commence in the near future, a proposal to establish a town council, and the...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (10 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: Polystyrene is widely used internationally as protective packaging in the transport of electrical and other goods. It is also used in meat trays, egg cartons, hot beverage cups and other fast food packaging. While polystyrene can be recycled — for example, for insulation and other building products — there are limited outlets for it in Ireland. There is some processing activity relating...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (10 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I am not aware of any reprocessing capacity in Ireland for cigarette papers and the inner lining of cigarette packets. The selection of materials for recycling must of necessity be done on a targeted basis. Having regard to the types and volumes of the materials mentioned, it would not appear economically viable specifically to target those materials for collection and recycling. However, in...

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (10 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: Under section 29(1) of the Wildlife Act 1976, as amended, my Department issues licences to hunt wild deer during an open season and some 2,215 such licences were issued for the 2003 to 2004 season. The extent of the deer hunting season is reviewed annually by staff of the national parks and wildlife service of my Department. The views of a number of organisations and individuals with...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion. (15 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "(i) notes: that the operational details of waste management services have never been the responsibility of central Government; that local authorities have received record levels of discretionary general purpose grants from the local government fund in the current year; the very significant...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion. (15 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: If the Deputy will hold on for a second, I will bring him up to date. I am giving him a history lesson because he spoke about honesty, but it might not be a bad idea if he applied a little honesty.