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Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: We have taken very difficult decisions and worked conscientiously at all times to ensure the most vulnerable were protected. We protected education spending as well as expenditure on homelessness and regeneration in my Department.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: We have closed the gap between rich and poor. Professor John Fitzgerald of the ESRI has stated that the measures the Government has taken have resulted in a greater transfer of wealth in the past two years than over the previous 25 years. This is something of which the Government can be proud.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: In terms of international capitalism, we need to be aware of some interesting developments taking place. I am in favour of the most recent calls by President Sarkozy and Chancellor Merkel for the introduction of a transaction tax. I have gone further in stating I favour the introduction of a Tobin tax. If we were to imagine that the Fine Gael Party and Labour Party were in government...

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: The Labour Party would have to deal with that reality, not in bogus economics in which it is argued that all will be fine, there is no problem and somehow one can make an omelette without cracking a single egg.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: Deputy Broughan should wise up and understand that this issue is not an easy one. I want to take the measures required to get the country back on the road to recovery. Establishing the efficiency review group is one such measure. For this reason, I will vote confidence in the Government.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: It is regrettable that I have again been constantly interrupted while trying to speak.

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: This application is in the final stage of processing and I expect to make a determination on it very shortly.

Written Answers — Commercial Property Statistics: Commercial Property Statistics (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: My Department does not hold or collect the information requested.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: Details of annual expenditure on professional fees and consultancy fees by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority since its establishment are available in its Annual Reports and are set out in the following table: Year €'000s 1997 283 1998 371 1999 761 2000 615 2001 567 2002 435 2003 696 2004 898 2005 1,043 2006 1,126 2007 1,213 2008 6,8281 2009 1,619 1Increase due...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: Where water services contracts are being funded under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme water services authorities are required to obtain my Department's approval at certain key stages in the process. In relation to water-main rehabilitation contracts such as those referred to in the question, the Contract Documents for the work must be approved by my Department before the...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: My Department does not have such imagery available but I understand that Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) produce aerial photographs, as opposed to satellite pictures, of all of the State for the years 1995, 2000 and 2005. The OSI is expected to produce similar data for 2010.

Written Answers — Professional Registration: Professional Registration (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007 provides for the registration of Architects and designates the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) as the registration body for the purposes of that part of the Act. I understand from the RIAI that it has recently considered the matter raised in the question and is currently revising the administrative arrangements for the registration of...

Written Answers — Pest Control: Pest Control (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: My Department has responsibility for regulating the use of traps, snares and nets in relation to wildlife, including pests, in accordance with the provisions of the Wildlife Acts, 1976 and 2000, and the Wildlife Act, 1976 (Approved Traps, Snares and Nets) Regulations 2003. Other traps, such as glue traps, do not meet the requirements set by these Regulations and are, therefore, illegal. I...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: I have notified water services authorities that, subject to satisfying standard criteria, I would be prepared to approve expenditure on foot of borrowing in 2010 in respect of the water services projects and amounts indicated, as set out in the following table. Originally €141 million, an additional project since added to the list brings the total borrowing allocation to €144 million....

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (15 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: Ireland will meet its greenhouse gas emission limitation target for the purposes of the Kyoto Protocol in the period 2008-2012. In the longer-term, initially to 2020 but ultimately to 2050, significant structural change will be required across all sectors of the economy and society as a whole to achieve an effective transition to a low-carbon future. The renewed Programme for Government 2009...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: Motor tax on commercial and goods vehicles is governed by the unladen weight of the vehicle. In order to be taxed at the commercial or goods rate, a vehicle must be constructed or adapted for use as a commercial or goods vehicle and used for the conveyance of goods or burden in the course of a trade or profession. This generally means that passenger seats must be removed in order to allow...

Written Answers — Farm Plan Scheme: Farm Plan Scheme (16 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: My Department will continue to accept new applicants to the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) Farm Plan Scheme for designated areas and commonages subject to available funding. Applications to join the scheme will be screened on the basis of conservation priorities, biodiversity added value and the overall cost. The criteria for entry to the hen harrier element of the scheme will...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (16 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 457 of 18 May 2010. My Department subsequently advised Cork County Council of the arrangements to be made for public advertisement of the application. I understand, however, that the local authority has now decided to await the outcome of a planning application for the development before proceeding further with the foreshore application.

Written Answers — National Parks and Wildlife Service: National Parks and Wildlife Service (16 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: A response to this invitation issued from my office on 10 June 2010. I am not in a position to attend the proposed meeting. However, I have requested that my Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service be available to attend on my behalf.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: By way of introduction, I inform the House that my Department has engaged with the stakeholders with a view to addressing any fears various interest group might have about the proposed legislation. Many of these fears were highlighted by Senators on Committee Stage, including concerns about inspections, the financial implications, breeding limitations, micro-chipping and the overall effect...