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Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: What about the Luas?

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: The Deputy turned up at the photocall to launch it.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Deal with the facts.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: We are learning at the feet of the masters.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: How much money did they provide for it?

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: How much money was provided for it?

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: How much money did the Deputy's party provide for public transport?

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: The rainbow Government provided zilch for public transport.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: The Deputy was asked a question but could not answer it.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Deputy O'Connor can do it.

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Amendments Nos. 1, 2 and 10 to 15, inclusive, were discussed at some length. During the debate on Report Stage in the Dáil an amendment was accepted to define the term "grandfather clause" and I have since been advised by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel that the reference is inappropriate and I believe it is also politically incorrect. This was also the feeling in the Seanad. I will...

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: That does not apply to this legislation because it relates to the assessment of people using the title "architect". Deputy Durkan is correct that those of us who have operated in local authorities such as Kildare and Wicklow know there are extraordinary people operating. Many gifted people who have not gone through formal training will be assisted by this legislation while charlatans will...

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: These amendments provide for the recoupment by the local building control authorities of costs incurred in the taking of enforcement measures when there have been breaches of the building code. We all accept that it is wrong that the taxpayer should bear the cost of a person's misbehaviour, whether it relates to dumping, building or other offences. The person who offends should carry the...

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: The recoupment of costs dealt with in the section refers to costs incurred in the taking of enforcement measures for breaches of any aspect of the building code. I assure the Deputy that in addition to the expenses arising from people trying to dodge their responsibilities, the provision also applies to the costs incurred by the authorities in making an application to the Circuit Court or...

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: These are technical amendments, which were recommended by the Parliamentary Counsel. I commend them to the House.

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: During the debate on Report Stage in this House, a commitment was made that further consideration would be given to increasing fines for breaches of the building code. This is a matter of interest to Deputy Durkan. Section 9 already provides for substantial increases in fines. For example, the fine of €5,000 cited in the Bill was increased from £800. I am advised that €5,000 is the...

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Section 69(5) was amended on Report Stage in the Dáil by increasing the number for a quorum at any meeting of the board or committee from four to six members. It arose due to the increase in the membership of the professional conduct committee to 11 members. The current amendment is necessary to require a quorum of four members for a meeting of any board or committee except for the...

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: The Bill has had one of the longest gestation periods in history. I attended an RIAI function last week and was told that this legislation was first mooted when Gladstone was in charge of these issues. The profession has shown commendable patience. It is an historic occasion. I would seek to have the commencement orders made as soon as possible. Having waited for well over 80 years since...

Building Control Bill 2005: From the Seanad (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: I do not know what timing will apply but I have already told my Department that I am anxious to proceed in this regard. This is a legacy for this Dáil. It is an important piece of consumer legislation. It is very important to the professions involved and more important still to people who now pay significant fees to architects. A further point is that important changes are made in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (3 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: My office has informed the person concerned that his inquiry concerning cultural regeneration would appear to be primarily a matter for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, whose mission is, among other things, to contribute to the cultural progress of Irish society through promoting excellence in artistic achievement, and the preservation of our cultural heritage. That Department has,...