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Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: An application for the proposed new recycling centre in County Tipperary has been received from the relevant County Council. A decision in relation to this application will be made upon receipt of outstanding items requested from the Council.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: My Department is currently examining options to strengthen legislation on noise pollution, with a view to meeting the Programme for Government commitment to publish comprehensive legislation on noise pollution as a matter of priority. A consultation paper was published on 27 August 2008 which outlines possible future measures which could be introduced to further alleviate noise nuisance....

Written Answers — Unsolicited Advertising: Unsolicited Advertising (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: The current legislative controls on the distribution of unsolicited advertising material are to be found in the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2003, which do not apply to material which is delivered directly to an address, and in the Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2003, which provide the right to opt out of receiving direct marketing to a named individual. There is no legislative provision that...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: An Bord Pleanála has a key role as an independent planning appeals body in ensuring that physical development and major infrastructure projects respect the principles of sustainable development and are planned in an efficient, fair and open manner. The assumption of significant new functions under the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006 necessitated a review of the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: My Department does not routinely collect data on the extent to which planning authorities have utilised the powers provided under section 35 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. Accordingly, the information sought in the question is not available.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: I understand that the concept of "homezones" refers to the designation of roads by relevant roads authorities in order to place limitations on the use of the road in question, e.g. to ban vehicular traffic except for local access in order to provide a safer play area for children, or to limit the speed at which vehicles may travel. Traffic management and control is a matter for local roads...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: The Mallow/Ballyvinniter Regional Water Supply Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009. Cork County Council's revised contract documents for the scheme are being examined in my Department and a decision will be conveyed to the Council as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: In 2007, my Department established a task force to examine the planning land use implications of the siting and location of adult entertainment venues. The task force was chaired by my Department and comprised representatives from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, An Garda Síochana and Dublin City Council. The task force met on a...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1107 to 1110, inclusive, together. The information requested is set out in the following tables: Minister No of staff Grade/Salary Scale John Gormley 2 Executive Officer 2.5 Clerical Officer Minister of State No of staff Grade/Salary Scale Michael Finneran 2 Clerical Officer Michael Kitt 2 Executive Officer 1 Clerical Officer Máire Hoctor*...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: The Glenties and Dungloe Sewerage Schemes are being advanced as a combined project and are included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009. My Department is awaiting submission of Tender Documents by Donegal County Council for both locations.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: The Gweedore Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009. Donegal County Council's Design Review Report for the scheme, received last week, is being examined in my Department.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: Phase 2 of the Kildare Water Supply Scheme (Castlewarden to Ballygoran) is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009. Kildare County Council's revised contract documents for the scheme are awaited in my Department.

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: I am currently finalising the White Paper on local government, which I hope to publish shortly following Government consideration.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: My Department is represented on the Interdepartmental Committee to implement the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. My Department's areas of responsibility under the Convention are being dealt with via the Disability Act 2005 Sectoral Plan.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: The information requested is set out in the tables. The allowances and expenses detailed are those paid directly to me and to the Ministers of State attached to my Department since the formation of the Government following the 2007 general election. Minister John Gormley TD € Ministerial Monthly Allowance 20,709.39 Travel & Subsistence 6,985.83 Official Entertainment Expenses...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: A total of €19 million is included in the 2009 Estimates for Public Services and Summary Public Capital Programme in respect of my Department's built heritage capital programme. The final provision and its more detailed breakdown will be available on publication of the Revised Estimates Volume by the Department of Finance. Details of the relevant annual grant schemes funded through the...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: We are now at a critical point in our country's history. We are caught up in a global maelstrom that has felled some of the most powerful economic and financial entities of this age. Ireland is being subjected to the same negative forces as most other developed countries in the world — falling property prices, falling tax revenues, falling consumer confidence and a collapse in confidence...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: Ireland faces a challenge equal to the greatest the country has faced since its foundation some 90 years ago. We must face it together and we must work together in the spirit of partnership that has worked so well for us previously in difficult times. We must face it collectively and that is why the Government is working towards an agreement with the social partners on tackling the public...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: Deputy Coveney referred to being politically cute. That sort of response is politically cute, it is populist and it is not brave. The main Opposition party has discussed the idea of a pay freeze, but such a proposal is going nowhere when considered in the context of the €2 billion cuts which are required.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: Although the Opposition has come up with proposals, they do not go far enough. We are going about our business. We are going to do it.