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Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: The most charitable interpretation is that Fine Gael was simply ignorant of the legislation in this regard, although I take it from Deputy Kenny's earlier comments that it has since been enlightened.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: The party now finds itself in the unusual position of proposing a motion it must desperately hope will not be passed.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: In February the Labour Party sought to move the writ in respect of the Dublin South by-election. Obviously its proposal at that time was to have that poll well in advance of the local and European elections. In responding to the motion, however, the Chief Whip confirmed to the House that the Government intends to run the by-election for Dublin South on 5 June, the same day as the European...

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: At the time the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, said, "On a day such as this, when stark economic decisions have had to be taken, Deputies from all sides will understand the sense in minimising the cost to the Exchequer in running elections. The Government believes this is the prudent approach."

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: Deputy Carey did not refer to the Dublin Central by-election on that occasion, as it was not relevant to the motion proposed. The same logic applies, however, and I can inform the House that the Government intends that both by elections be held in conjunction with the European and local elections on 5 June.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: The Taoiseach will move the writs on a suitable day within the appropriate period. For clarity, I should point out that the by-elections will be held on the basis of the constituency boundaries that operated for the 2007 general election.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: Therefore, there will be a total of 264 polls held on 5 June, comprising four polls to elect 12 members to the European Parliament, 258 polls to elect 1,627 councillors in 114 local authorities and two polls to elect two Dáil Deputies.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: There will be four European constituency returning officers for the North West, Dublin, East and South constituencies. The 28 European local returning officers will be the county registrars and in the case of Dublin and Cork, the city and county sheriffs. There also will be separate local authority returning officers for the local elections. Dublin South and Dublin Central will each have a...

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: Failure to do so would constitute an offence under the Litter Acts, and local authorities are entitled to issue on-the-spot fines for posters which breach the time limits.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 367 and 369 together. The Oughterard Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 – 2009. Earlier this month, I gave approval to Galway County Council to make arrangements for the short-listing and appointment of consultants for the scheme on foot of the revised brief submitted by the Council to the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: The Planning and Development Act 2000 introduced changes to the operation of the development contributions system, including the introduction of a statutory requirement that such contributions may now be levied only in accordance with a development contribution scheme drawn up by the planning authority and approved by the elected members following a public consultation process. Section 48 of...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: Sections 15A(4) and 15B(4) of the Electoral Act 1992, as inserted by section 7 and 8 of the Electoral (Amendment) Act 2001, provide that an application by an elector to have his or her name entered in the supplement to the postal or special voters list, which is received by the registration authority on or after the third day after the date of the dissolution of the Dáil at a general...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: The National Building Regulations set out the legal requirements for the construction of new buildings, including dwellings. Responsibility for compliance with the Regulations is a matter for the owner or builder of a building. Responsibility for enforcement of the Regulations rests with the 37 local Building Control Authorities. The resolution of problems arising between building owners...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 and 377 together. The EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings, which was transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2006 - 2008, introduced a requirement for a Building Energy Rating (BER) system. Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), which operates under the aegis of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: My Department provides a detailed list of the legislative activity (primary and secondary) undertaken during the previous year in each of its Annual Reports. These reports are published on the Department's website (www.environ.ie). A detailed list of the primary legislation approved by the Oireachtas during 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009 is set out in the table below. In each case a brief...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: I understand that a draft land management plan for the national monuments at Rathcrogran, Co. Roscommon, is currently being drawn up by the Office of Public Works and that further discussions will take place with local interests when the draft plan is available.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: The scheme referred to was not included in the list of water and sewerage schemes submitted by Galway City Council in their 2006 assessment of needs for priority capital works in their area; no supplementary proposals for such a scheme have been submitted to the Department in the meantime.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: Planning permissions are typically granted for a period of 5 years, though a planning authority may, having regard to the nature and extent of the relevant development and any other material consideration, specify a longer period during which a permission is to have effect. Where a planning permission expires, the developer may seek an extension of the relevant period. Subject to compliance...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: There are 328 staff in my Department in receipt of long service increments, the total cost of the payment of which is €969,934. The year to year costs of long service increments are normally offset by corresponding reductions in costs associated with retirements and other movements by staff on long service increments and their replacement by staff on lower points. The award of long service...

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (29 Apr 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 205 together. Kilmaclasser Graveyard, Clogher, Westport is a recorded monument under the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, in relation to which two months written notification to my Department is required prior to commencement of any works. The site was inspected by my Department in May 2008 and the local graveyard committee were advised that...