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Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 360 to 362, inclusive, together. A scheme to extend the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme from Shrah to Westport is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009. My Department is awaiting Mayo County Council's application for sanction to progress the scheme to construction on the basis of the tenders received by...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The Kildare Town Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009 at an estimated cost of €21.4 million. My Department is currently examining Kildare County Council's tender report and recommendation, recently received, for the wastewater treatment plant element of this scheme. I understand that the Council expects to submit the...

Written Answers — Habitats Regulations: Habitats Regulations (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The threat to biodiversity and habitats by non-native invasive plant and animal species is widely recognised. My Department is currently preparing new Habitats Regulations, which I expect to make later this year, and which will include provision to prohibit the sale and distribution of non-native plants and animals that are known to pose a threat to native species and habitats.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: I will be responding to the Deputy's request to meet the delegation in question shortly.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: Under motor tax law, exemptions from motor tax relate primarily to State-owned and emergency vehicles and there are no proposals to change the current position. However, relevant concessions for disabled drivers, including exemption from motor tax, are contained in the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 made by the Minister for Finance and administered...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: Under Article 6 and Schedule 2, Part 2, Class 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, advertisements exhibited at the entrance to any premises, relating to any person, partnership or company carrying on a public service or a profession, business or trade at the premises are, subject to certain conditions, exempted development. It is a matter for a person carrying on a relevant...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The provisions governing local authority membership and local authority employment are set out in sections 13 and 161 of the Local Government Act 2001. Under section 13 of the Act, a person employed by a local authority who is not the holder of a class, description, or grade of employment designated by order under section 161 is disqualified from being elected or co-opted to, or from being a...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 372 together. Substantial funding towards local authorities' water conservation programmes, including the replacement of old pipework in the public network, is provided under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme. It is open to each authority to prioritise any necessary pipe replacement in its own area from their grant allocation....

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 to 376, inclusive, together. The Government is considering the position in relation to Haulbowline having regard to works and investigations undertaken since 2003 under the aegis of my Department. My Department does not intend to publish the documentation referred to in the question on its website. However, I would be happy to furnish a hard copy of the...

Written Answers — Serviced Land Initiative: Serviced Land Initiative (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: Last month, my Department, following a review of the Serviced Land Initiative in light of developments in the economy at large, and in the housing market in particular during 2008, and having regard to the oversupply of housing in some areas, informed all local authorities that the Initiative was being discontinued. All existing scheme approvals under the Initiative, for which contracts had...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The Programme for Government includes a commitment in regard to a scheme of support for the replacement and upgrade of septic tanks older than 15 years with newer systems. While my Department has been examining the conditions which might attach to such a scheme, the timeframe for pursuing this commitment will remain under ongoing review, having regard to current budgetary constraints. My...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: As set out in the Revised Estimates for the Public Service 2009, the 2009 allocation for the built heritage capital programme is €12.5 million, compared to a 2008 provisional outturn of €26.034 million.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: I understand that the person in question applied to sell some bog to my Department in October 2004. However, the documentation received was incomplete, as it did not contain a Land Registry folio or maps. My Department wrote to the applicant in November 2004 requesting the missing documents. The applicant did not respond to this letter, nor to a reminder, until September 2008, when the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (27 May 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together. Under the terms of the Government's decision on implementation of savings in public service numbers no public service post, however arising, may be filled by recruitment, promotion, or payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade. This decision is effective from 31 March 2009 and stands until the end of 2010....

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (27 May 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 180, 186 and 187 together. The primary role of my Department in electoral matters is to provide an appropriate policy and legislative framework for a modern and efficient electoral system. Within this framework, Returning Officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the conduct of elections and referenda, including the selection, appointment...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (27 May 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 184 together. Allocations for the various programmes and schemes under the 2009 built heritage capital programme have now been finalised. Successful applicants and relevant organisations, including the local authorities, are being notified of their allocations. Details on the various allocations are set out below. Built Heritage Capital Programme...

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

John Gormley: I approved funding under the Serviced Land Initiative for an upgrade of the Claremorris Wastewater Treatment Plant and for the provision of a new sewage collection network in Crossboyne Village in 2007. Last month, my Department, following a review of the Serviced Land Initiative in light of developments in the economy at large, and in the housing market in particular during 2008, and having...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (27 May 2009)

John Gormley: It is unclear what specific correspondence is referred to in the question. I refer to the reply to Question Nos.19 and 22 of 7 May 2009. I now understand from Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) that over 35,700 BER certificates have been issued to date this year in respect of dwellings.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (28 May 2009)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 370 of 26 May 2009. The position is unchanged.

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

John Gormley: My Department issued Draft Guidelines to Planning Authorities on the Planning System and Flood Risk Management in Autumn 2008 for public consultation. Among the issues addressed in these draft guidelines, which are aimed at ensuring a more consistent, rigorous and systematic approach to the full incorporation of flood risk assessment and management into the planning system, was a proposal to...