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- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: This Bill is also about animal welfare.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: Therefore, there should be no problem.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: Yes.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: I did.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: They do not pay a penny.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: Senator O'Toole is giving me plenty of ideas.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: No.
- Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: This has nothing to do with stag hunting.
- Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: On behalf of the Green Party I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the late Billy Kenneally. As with Deputy Gilmore, I did not know Billy Kenneally personally but several years ago I when I was in opposition I was on holidays in France, of all places, and I woke up one morning to discover that my next door neighbour was Deputy Brendan Kenneally. We were there for two weeks beside...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: The Government's Water Pricing Policy requires local authorities to recover the costs of providing water services from all non domestic users of these services. Cost recovery is without profit, with charges based on actual metered consumption. Typically, local authorities also recover the capital cost of the meter through an annualised meter charge. As many farms involve a combination of...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: Following the enactment of the Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Act 2009, my Department assumed responsibility on 15 January 2010 for a range of foreshore functions including all foreshore energy-related developments (including oil, gas, wind, wave and tidal energy). The foreshore application made by Clare County Council in respect of the project referred to is at an advanced stage of...
- Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: The primary responsibility for the management of any waste, including costs for removal or disposal, lies with the holder of the waste, i.e. the natural or legal person in possession of the waste, or the producer of the waste. The Waste Management Acts 1996 - 2009 impose a general duty of care on holders of waste. A person may not hold, transport, recover or dispose of waste in a manner that...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: The Department expects to receive a report shortly from Waterford County Council and I will have a copy sent to the Deputy when received.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to remove, through the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009, the possibility of retention permission for unauthorised development which would otherwise have been subject to environmental impact assessment, other than in exceptional circumstances. There are no proposals to remove the retention provision in its entirety from the planning process; retention permission...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: The Gweedore Sewerage Scheme was included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 â 2009. The planning phase of this scheme has progressed during this period and my Department is currently awaiting additional information from Donegal County Council in order to complete its examination of the most recent Design Review Report received. Local authorities were asked in July...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: Since 1999, the Heritage Council, under the aegis of my Department, has developed a partnership programme with local authorities to facilitate the employment of heritage officers. Local authorities that participate in the programme are eligible for financial assistance from the Heritage Council towards the cost of employing a heritage officer. There are currently twenty-seven local...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: The Ardagh, Aughnacliffe and Ballinalee Sewerage Schemes were included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2007 â 2009. I understand that the Ballinalee Sewerage Collection Network is currently under construction. There are no proposals with my Department to extend the scope of the scheme. Local authorities were asked in July 2009 to submit an assessment of needs for water and...
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: The ten year derogation that allowed the continuation of turf-cutting on 32 Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation notified for designation in 1999 has now expired. In the coming weeks I expect to receive a report from the Working Group on the Cessation of Turf Cutting in Designated Areas including recommendations for managing the cessation. I will conclude my consideration of these...
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to Questions Nos. 295 and 301 on today's Order Paper which deals with grant assistance for heating control systems available through Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI). Part L â Conservation of Fuel and Energy â of the Building Regulations addresses energy efficiency in dwellings. The current requirement...
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (27 Jan 2010)
John Gormley: Standard construction contracts provide for the laying of local authority water mains at depths that provide for sufficient natural insulation cover. However, the movement of earth that can arise following a thaw from a prolonged cold weather spell can, and did, lead to burst mains. There is a need to sustain our efforts in the provision of water services infrastructure and, in particular,...