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- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Regulation (EC) No. 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 14 June 2006, sets out the controls applicable to shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community. Exports of waste are classified as either amber waste, applicable to waste going for disposal, or green waste, for non-hazardous waste going for recovery. Amber listed waste is subject to prior...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, published in June 2009, provides an amendment to section 42 of the Planning and Development Acts, which currently provides that the duration of a planning permission must be extended, subject to certain conditions, where substantial works have been carried out before the expiration of the original permission. The proposed amendment provides for...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I am pleased to bring the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 before the Seanad. If there is one clear point to be made about planning, it is that planning is about people, not buildings. Good planning can bring enormous benefits to individuals and communities. It allows them to prosper and develop in the long term. It ensures good quality homes are provided as well as areas...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I am sure it is. The amendment aims to improve the throughput of An Bord Pleanála and secure a higher compliance rate with the statutory objective period of 18 weeks for appeals. Section 29 provides for an increase in the maximum fine to â¬5,000 for a summary offence under the planning Acts and an increase to â¬1,500 in the maximum daily fine for a continued offence. Section 31 amends...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Yes. There is probably too much heat being used.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I commend the Bill to the House.
- Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The ruling in question refers to a case against Ireland in relation to the implementation of Directive 2006/113/EC on the quality of shellfish waters. Responsibility for this function transferred to my Department in November 2008. I am committed to improving water quality in all of our waters and I have strengthened the legislative framework considerably since taking office as well as...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Work is underway in drafting an amendment to the Control of Dogs Acts and I hope to publish my proposals in the near future. The process has included discussions with a number of organisations, bodies, public agencies and interests active in the area. The draft Bill proposes to give statutory effect to the recommendations of the Working Group that had been established to review the management...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: My Department's authorised non-industrial staffing level is 1,205 and the industrial permanent staffing level is 116. On 1 October, 2009 staffing levels for non-industrial staff were 77 less than the authorised number and 10 less at industrial level and all grades are affected. My Department has restructured its Business Units in order to deliver on its key objectives and to comply with...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 180 and 181 together. My Department is currently drafting the necessary legislation to give effect to the Government's decision to introduce a Mayor of Dublin. Given my intention to hold mayoral elections next year it will be necessary to have the relevant legislation in place well in advance, and I will be bringing my proposals in this regard to Government in...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Having regard to the definition of waste in Council Directive 2006/12/EC on waste (the framework waste Directive), section 4 of the Waste Management Act, 1996 defines waste as any substance or object belonging to a category of waste specified in the First Schedule of the Act or for the time being included in the European Waste Catalogue "which the holder discards or intends or is required to...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: While the provision of waste facilities to meet the objectives of the relevant statutory waste management plan is primarily a matter for the local authorities, recycling, recovery or disposal of construction and demolition waste in accordance with statutory requirements is specifically the responsibility of the producer. I am satisfied that Ireland has an adequate network of fully licensed or...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The combined Dromcollogher, Hospital, Pallasgreen and Bruff Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. Local authorities were asked in July to submit an assessment of needs for water and sewerage services to my Department by 23 October 2009. These assessments will form a key input to the development of the 2010 to 2012 Water...
- Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 186 to 188, inclusive, 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, local returning officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the actual conduct of elections and referenda, including the...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The information requested is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: On behalf of the Green Party, I warmly congratulate you on your elevation to the position of Ceann Comhairle. It is a privileged and responsible position and your task is onerous. You will carry out your duties with distinction and I wish you and your family well on this happy day for you all. I know you to be a quiet man of great courtesy, but I have also heard that, given your GAA days,...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 368 and 399 together. The Government has decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities by introducing this charge on all non-principal private residences, including private rented accommodation, holiday homes and any other residential property that is not the owner's sole or main residence. The charge has been set at â¬200 per annum. The Local...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The amount spent on overtime by my Department in 2008 was â¬1,563,971 and the amount spent in 2009 up to 1 October was â¬646,027. Day to day operational matters in agencies under the aegis of my Department, including overtime costs, are a matter for the individual agencies concerned.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The amount spent on non-core pay by my Department in 2008 was â¬6,567,093 and the amount spent in 2009 up to 1 October was â¬3,845,313. Day to day operational matters in agencies under the aegis of my Department, including non-core pay costs, are a matter for the individual agencies concerned.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (13 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Under the Rural Water Programme the following grants are available to group water schemes and individual households on private water supplies for the provision of water treatment facilities to remedy deficiencies in water quality. A grant of 100% of the cost of essential treatment and disinfection facilities is available for group water schemes participating in bundled Design Build Operate...