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Dublin Docklands Development Authority.Turbary Rights. (1 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: While the Dublin Docklands Development Authority issue has been much discussed in recent times both in the House, as well as through the wider media, I am happy to clarify the matter for the Deputy. As Minister and as a resident myself of the Dublin docklands area, I am committed to ensuring the authority's activities are compliant with its statutory requirements and its decisions are...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority.Turbary Rights. (1 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Yes.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The Bundoran Sewerage Scheme, which is part of the Donegal Group B Scheme, was included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. My Department is currently examining Donegal County Council's Tender Documents for the scheme. A decision will be conveyed to the Council as soon as possible in light of the finalisation of the Water Services Investment Programme for the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (1 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Directive 2008/99/EC on the protection of the environment through criminal law is due for transposition into Irish law by 26 December 2010. The Directive requires Member States to apply criminal sanctions for breaches of some 72 EU Directives and Regulations. My Department is currently consulting relevant Government Departments and agencies to assess the implications of the Directive for...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (1 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Some of the information sought is not readily available in my Department, and the retrieval of relevant files and compilation of this information involves a significant amount of time and work. While this process is underway, it has been delayed by industrial action in the Civil Service and the local government sector. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (1 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: It is my intention that all of the commitments set out in the Programme for Government would be implemented over the timeframe set out for the agreed Programme. More specifically, both I and the Minister for Housing will set out our priorities for the coming year, in the Department's Annual Output Statement 2010, at the presentation of the Department's Estimates to the Oireachtas Select...

Written Answers — Dublin Docklands Development Authority: Dublin Docklands Development Authority (1 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The Dublin Docklands Development Authority is a commercial semi-State body and has been financed from resources generated through the acquisition, development and sale of property. The Authority is established under the Dublin Docklands Development Authority Act 1997, which sets out the statutory functions and responsibilities of the Authority, including its financial reporting requirements....

Written Answers — Dublin Docklands Development Authority: Dublin Docklands Development Authority (1 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The Authority's accounts are audited by independent external auditors. Under existing legislation, the Authority, along with many other State and semi-State commercial bodies, is outside the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Last Autumn, I wrote to the Authority's Chair, who is an acknowledged expert in corporate governance matters, requesting that a comprehensive review of...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (1 Apr 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 four foreshore applications made by Shannon LNG in respect of the project referred to are at an advanced stage of...

Written Answers — Local Government Charges: Local Government Charges (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 sets the non-principal private residence charge at €200, which is a relatively modest level. I have no plans at present to amend the Act.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: There are already a range of mechanisms in place under the Planning and Development Act 2000 to secure a planning gain for local authorities and communities from decisions taken by planning authorities, including section 48/49 development levy contribution schemes and the provision of land, sites, houses (or payment in lieu) at below market value for social and affordable housing. The...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: A comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure has been approved for County Kildare in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 -2012 published yesterday. The Programme, which includes details of contracts currently at construction, contracts to start in the 2010 to 2012 period and schemes to advance through planning, is available in the Oireachtas Library. In...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 754 to 756, inclusive, together. The contracts relating to the Kildare Sewerage Scheme, the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme and the Barrow Abstraction Scheme are included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, which I published yesterday. In February 2010 I approved funding to allow Kildare County Council to place the...

Written Answers — Land Transactions: Land Transactions (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The contracts relating to this case are being amended, in agreement with the vendor. The sale of these lands can progress when this is done.

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: In accordance with the Water Framework Directive, Ireland has adopted a catchment-based approach to river basin management planning. The Liffey falls within the Eastern River Basin District and the local authorities within this catchment are jointly responsible for the making of river basin management plans which aim to protect and improve water quality. The Directive is implemented through...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: My Department approved funding in August 2008 to enable North Tipperary County Council award the contract for the Newport Regional Water Supply Scheme, and it is included as a contract to start construction during the period of the Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, which I published yesterday. The timing of the commencement of the contract is a matter for the Council. My...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Recognising that people with disabilities have particular needs, my Department endeavours to ensure that the voting process is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Currently there are two options available to assist voters with a visual impairment to vote at their local polling station; they may avail of companion voting or they may seek the assistance of the presiding officer. Other...

Written Answers — Civil Defence: Civil Defence (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: My Department recently received a request from Cork County Council seeking sanction for the employment of two Civil Defence Officers. This request is currently being examined and a response will issue to the Council shortly.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 763 and 769 together. The contract for Ballymore Eustace Sewerage Scheme (SLI) Wastewater Treatment Plant is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, which I published yesterday, as a contract to start construction during the programme period. Kildare County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme, together with the...

Written Answers — Domestic Water Metering: Domestic Water Metering (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I will shortly be bringing detailed proposals to Government on the approach to the metering of households on public supplies. These proposals, which my Department is currently finalising, will give effect to the commitment in the renewed Programme for Government to introduce charging for domestic water use in a way that is fair, significantly reduces waste and is easily applied. I will...