Results 561-580 of 7,278 for speaker:Dick Roche

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The provision by a local authority of a waiver in respect of all or part of a charge in respect of the provision of a waste service by or on behalf of the authority is solely a matter for the local authority concerned. My Department has no function in the matter. However, the issue of waste charges and low income persons-households has been raised in a social partnership context arising from...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 346 of 1 February 2005. Work is continuing in my Department, in co-operation with the Department of Agriculture and Food, to prepare a response to the European Commission letter of formal notice — Article 228 — in regard to Ireland's nitrates action programme.

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: Under the terms of the contract agreed with Nedap in December 2003, the warranty period in respect of the voting machines and related equipment extends to the end of 2007. The unit price of a voting machine is €4,508, plus VAT.

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 165 and 170 of 9 February 2005.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The links from the Limerick county trunk water mains to Croom and Patrickswell-Adare have been approved for construction in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-06. The submission of Limerick County Council's detailed design and contract documents for the Croom link for my Department's approval is awaited. The council's contract documents and water pricing policy report...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The Kenmare water supply scheme has been included in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-2006 as a scheme to commence construction this year. Kerry County Council's preliminary report for the scheme is under examination in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The Kenmare sewerage scheme upgrade has been included in my Department's water services investment programme for 2004 to 2006 as a scheme to enter planning at an estimated cost of €1.3 million. My Department is awaiting the submission of a design brief for the scheme by Kerry County Council.

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: My Department has on a number of occasions prior to 2002 identified specific communication requirements which could not be met by the resources available in the Department. On some of those occasions, the shortfall was met by contracting specialist communications expertise. In 2000, my Department awarded a contract for assistance in devising and implementing the national spatial strategy,...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The proposed amendments to the draft Bray development plan have been on public display with a view to facilitating submissions from interested persons. It is a matter for the elected members of Bray Town Council to adopt the final plan in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000. The question of zoning land for different uses is a matter for each planning...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The Planning and Development Regulations 2001 provide that development which consists of a change of use within any one of the certain specified classes of use is exempt from the requirement to obtain planning permission, subject to certain conditions. One of these classes of use is as a shop. The definition of "shop" in the regulations specifically excludes use for the sale of hot food for...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: Information supplied to my Department by returning officers, which was made available to the Committee of Public Accounts at its meeting on 3 February 2005, indicates that the total annual storage costs for the electronic voting system is €658,229, which is equivalent to less than €55,000 per month.

Written Answers — Retail Sector Developments: Retail Sector Developments (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I refer to my reply to Questions Nos. 524 and 528 of 8 February 2005.

Written Answers — Property Rights: Property Rights (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The Government is giving careful consideration to this report, as well as report No. 112 of the National Economic and Social Council, Housing in Ireland: Performance and Policy, and a report by Goodbody Economic Consultants, within the context of its continuing commitment to meeting the broad range of housing needs. I intend bringing proposals to Government in response to these reports as...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: While the national climate change strategy identifies the maximisation of renewable energy capacity as an essential step towards meeting our greenhouse gas emissions limitation target under the Kyoto Protocol, it would not be appropriate for building regulations to prescribe specific systems for public buildings or to promote one type of renewable energy over others. I understand Sustainable...

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Establishments: Dog Breeding Establishments (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: The members of the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments, and the bodies which nominated them, are set out in the table below. The group comprises representatives of a cross section of relevant bodies which have an interest or expertise in the matter. The terms of reference of the group are "to examine the current position regarding management of kennels and to...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 66 and 134 of 9 February 2005, which set out the various grant schemes and other measures that are in place to support the protection of architectural heritage. I am satisfied these arrangements afford appropriate support for the safeguarding of our architectural heritage.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (22 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: On 23 January 2003, the European Commission issued Ireland with a reasoned opinion to the effect that the €20 fee for the making of a submission on a planning application which requires an environmental impact assessment is contrary to the public participation provisions of Directive 85/337/EEC on environmental impact assessment. A reply issued to the European Commission on 16 May 2003...

Hospital Accommodation. (23 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I welcome the opportunity to clarify the position on the development of services at Letterkenny General Hospital on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, who, unfortunately, cannot be present tonight. Deputies Keaveney and Blaney will be aware that the Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act,...

Schools Building Projects. (23 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I have a particular affection for the Loreto secondary school.

Schools Building Projects. (23 Feb 2005)

Dick Roche: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. As he said, it is a school in which I have a particular interest. I endorse all his points about its excellence and superb teaching record. I will outline the response of the Minister for Education and Science to the query about the school. The design process is under way for a large-scale building and refurbishment project at the school to cater for...