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- Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: This Government will continue, with vision and vigour, to tackle the problems that matter to the Irish people. We live in a bubble in Leinster House.
- Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: Speculation may be rife in here, but it does not matter a whit to people outside this House. They are concerned about their livelihoods and their jobs. They want to see the Government getting on with it. They want us to make these decisions. Those of us who travelled abroad recently understand that it is now recognised internationally that Ireland is tackling its problems. As we tackle...
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare Bodies: Animal Welfare Bodies (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: Funding of voluntary run services for animal protection, including dog protection, is a matter for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. However, it is open to local authorities to make payments to voluntary run dog protection services where these relate to a service provided to the local authority in respect of its dog control functions.
- Written Answers — Building Energy Ratings: Building Energy Ratings (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 to 623, inclusive, together. Under the Building Energy Rating (BER) scheme, all dwellings are assessed against a standard calculation methodology know as DEAP (Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure). DEAP software calculates both energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by taking account of a wide range of factors including the dwelling's...
- Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: The issue of potential health effects of mobile phone masts was comprehensively covered by the Expert Group Report entitled Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields published by Government in March 2007. The Expert Group Report examined a wide range of issues in relation to the potential health effects of electromagnetic fields, including those produced by mobile phone base stations. It...
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: The information requested cannot currently be provided as a result of industrial action.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: The Ennis Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme was included for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 â 2009. My Department is currently examining Clare County Council's Brief to appoint consultants to review the design of the scheme. A decision will be conveyed to the Council as soon as possible in light of the finalisation of the Water Services Investment...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: The Ballyvaughan, Corofin and Doolin Sewerage Scheme was included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 â 2009. Work has commenced on a new wastewater treatment plant and the upgrade of the existing collection network for Corofin. I understand that Clare County Council is advancing the planning of the Ballyvaughan and Doolin elements of the Scheme with...
- Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: Under the Urban and Village Renewal Programme 2000 - 2006, grant assistance was provided by my Department to local authorities for a range of interventions to upgrade the fabric of the built environment in cities, towns and villages. Final funding allocations under this Programme, which ended in early 2008, involved total EU and Exchequer co-financed expenditure of over â¬158 million. The...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: Since 2002, two officials of my Department have served on the Executive Board of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority: Ms. Mary Moylan, Assistant Secretary, was a member of the Executive Board from June 2000 to October 2007 when, following changes in responsibilities within the Department, she was succeeded by Mr. Mark Griffin, Assistant Secretary, who continues to serve on the Board....
- Written Answers — Car Scrappage Scheme: Car Scrappage Scheme (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: The issue of Certificates of Destruction in respect of end-of-life vehicles is not a function of my Department. They are issued by authorised treatment facilities as prescribed in article 19 of the Waste Management (End-of-Life Vehicles) Regulations 2006. These Regulations require that a Certificate of Destruction is issued on the deposit of a vehicle, falling within the scope of the...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: The information requested cannot currently be provided as a result of industrial action.
- Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of premises is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under section 10 of the Fire Services Act 1981. The Department's role is one of supporting and assisting local authorities in delivering fire services...
- Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: Rental costs on properties occupied by the Department are, in general, met by the Office of Public Works. However, at the end of 2009, the Department entered into an arrangement whereby its National Monuments Service will occupy a proportion of an archival and storage facility as a sub-lessee of the National Museum of Ireland. This shared arrangement in optimal accommodation and...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: The information requested in relation to my Department is set out in the following table. Area No. of Staff * Payroll 9.96 Financial Management 29.06 Human Resources Management 29.45 Means Assessment 0.00 Procurement 2.30 ICT Services- Department 27.00 ICT Services- Met Ãireann 16.00 * Numbers provided are the on the basis of Full Time Equivalents at the end of February 2010. The...
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (23 Mar 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 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 causes or...
- Written Answers — Residential Developments: Residential Developments (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 636 and 637 together. My Department's Circular Letter PD 1/08 on Taking in Charge of Residential Developments/Management Arrangements states that planning authorities must take all necessary measures, in particular through securing adequate bonds, inspection of construction and enforcement action when necessary, to ensure that developers complete residential...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Contracts: Local Authority Contracts (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: Finalised tender lists relating to procurement procedures undertaken by local authorities are an administrative matter for the authorities themselves. Information of this nature should be requested directly from the relevant authority.
- Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: In October 2008 I established an Expert Advisory Group to carry out a review of Ireland's Tentative List of potential properties for nomination for inscription on the World Heritage List. The Expert Advisory Group (EAG) completed an extensive analysis of the properties on the current Tentative List. Members of the public and interested groups were also invited to submit potential properties...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (23 Mar 2010)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 436 and 425 of the 23 February 2010.