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Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The EPA published its' report on The Quality of Bathing Water in Ireland 2009 in early June 2010. The report found that 93% of the 131 bathing areas nationwide complied with EU mandatory standards. In relation to the 6 designated beaches in the Waterford area the report found that: 3 beaches complied with the higher EU guide standard (Bonmahon, Clonea and Tramore); 2 beaches complied with...

Written Answers — Local Government Audit Service: Local Government Audit Service (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Each Local Authority is required to prepare and publish a financial statement in respect of every financial year. These financial statements are audited by the Local Government Audit Service which provides an independent and professional public sector audit service to the Local Government sector. I received the Local Government Audit Service report for Waterford County Council for the year...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (6 Jul 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. I understand that the eight foreshore applications, which were made by Harbour CAT Ferries Holdings Limited, relate to the same project viz the establishment of a fast passenger ferry service for Cork Harbour. These...

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 was initiated in, and has passed all stages in, the Seanad. It commenced second stage in the Dáil on 2 July, and second and remaining stages are scheduled to conclude on 8 July.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: I recently announced a planning review to assess the application of planning legislation, policy and guidance within the development plan and development management systems at local level. The review will consider what measures may be required to ensure a consistent approach to these issues across all planning authorities, and to improve the delivery of planning services generally. To assist...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Contracts of sale for this case were executed on my behalf in October 2008 and the purchase monies were provided to the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) to progress the sale. However, it is my understanding that difficulties relating to the title of the lands arose during the closing process. The CSSO is currently awaiting documentation from the vendor's solicitor to resolve the matter...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Gweedore Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 as a contract to start within the lifetime of the Programme. My Department is awaiting additional information from Donegal County Council in order to complete its examination of the Design Review Report for the scheme.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Dungloe and Glenties Sewerage Schemes are being advanced jointly and are included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 as a contract to start within the lifetime of the Programme. Donegal County Council's Tender Documents for the contract are under examination in my Department and are being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Falcarragh Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 as a scheme to advance through planning. My Department is awaiting the submission by Donegal County Council of the Preliminary Report for this scheme.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Waterford Grouped Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme is approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 at an estimated cost of over €50m. The scheme provides for the construction of new or upgraded wastewater treatment and collection systems in Ardmore, Ballyduff/Kilmeaden, Cappoquin, Dunmore East, Kilmacthomas, Stradbally and Tallow. ...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: My Department has not received an application for a foreshore licence in respect of works at Doolin Pier. I understand, however, that Clare County Council is preparing such an application for submission.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Clare. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some €38 million in the county during the period of the Programme. While the Corofin...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: A comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure has been approved for County Roscommon in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 -2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library. The Programme provides for the commencement of a number of contracts in the period 2010-2012 to improve the water supply infrastructure in the county with a total value of...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 511 to 513, inclusive, together. As provided for in the European Communities (Amendment of Waste Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2000) Regulations, 2002, any landfill facility that ceased to accept waste for disposal prior to 16 July 2001 is exempt from the requirement to submit a waste management plan, also referred to as a conditioning plan, to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Under the grants scheme towards the capital costs of the development of Civic Amenity Facilities operated by my Department, projects may be funded for up to 75% of the capital expenditure under approved categories. In the case of land purchase, this grant is limited to 20% of the cost involved. The actual purchase of a site and any related negotiations and meetings are a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Full details of the schemes and contracts that are currently under construction, expected to commence construction in the period 2010-2012 or to be further progressed through planning in the period 2010-2012 in County Wexford are set out in the Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library. The upgrade of the Waste Water Treatment Plant...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 516 and 518 together. The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in South Tipperary. While the Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some €41 million in the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Mullinahone Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 as a scheme to advance through planning. My Department is awaiting the submission by South Tipperary County Council of a detailed design brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare a Preliminary Report for the scheme. Question No. 518 answered with Question No. 516.

Written Answers — Fire Safety: Fire Safety (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The background to this case was set out in Minister Killeen's statement to the House as part of the adjournment debate on 10 December 2009. As indicated in that statement, enforcement notices under the Building Control Act 1990 and fire safety notices under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 have been served on the owners and builders of the apartment complex at Priory Hall, Donaghmede,...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The European Commission originally corresponded with my Department in August 2002 on complaints received concerning the manner in which Ireland implemented Council Directive 75/442/EC on waste, as amended by Council Directive 91/156/EEC. The issues raised concerned irregular waste movements and illegal waste trafficking in Ireland, and the adequacy of Ireland's administration and controls in...