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Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The effect of amendment No. 27 is to provide that an improvement notice can only be issued on foot of an inspection by an authorised officer rather than a dog warden. This is intended to assure dog breeders that such notices will not be issued by anyone other than a local authority veterinary inspector.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Amendment No. 28 is a technical amendment to improve the original wording, enabling a local authority to issue a licence for the lifetime of a dog. The licence will cost €140, which equates to seven annual licence fees at the new rate of €20. Most family dogs can be expected to live up to 14 years and, therefore, the lifetime of a dog licence would represent a saving of 50% compared...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: It is proposed to take amendments Nos. 30 to 36, inclusive, together. Currently, owners of numerous dogs have the option to pay a general licence fee which covers all the dogs they own. More than 400 such licences were issued last year. Amendment No. 30 is designed to ensure anyone who pays a registration fee or annual charge for a registered dog breeding establishment will not have to pay...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: Verifiable data on emissions for the period since the introduction of the carbon tax are not yet available and therefore it is not possible at this time to provide comprehensive analysis on the effects of the tax. Insofar as the transport sector is concerned, while early indicators suggest that consumption of motor fuels is still falling, data over a number of years would be required to...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: On 7 May 2009 a complaint was received from the European Commission, through the EU Pilot Pre-Infringement process, concerning the regulatory status of the former Irish Ispat site at Haulbowline, Co. Cork. Ireland wrote to the Commission in October 2009 setting out the current position and a response from the Commission is awaited.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: As at 27 September 2010, the non-principal private residence charge had raised €66,418,860 in respect of 2009 and €61,010,660 to date in respect of 2010. A doubling of the charge could therefore be potentially expected to raise in the region of €130 million per annum.

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1416 and 1468 together. Form RF111A is a "goods only" declaration applicable where the goods rate of motor vehicle tax is being sought. There are no plans at present to amend Form RF111A.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Sep 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 Donegal. The Letterkenny Sewerage Scheme is included in the Programme with the treatment plant amongst the list of contracts in the county to start in the period 2010-2012, and a further...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: I expect to receive the Service Indicators in Local Authorities Report 2009 from the Local Government Management Agency shortly. The Report will then be published by the Agency as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: The agencies operating under my Department's aegis are in the main non-commercial, undertaking quasi-judicial/ regulatory, advisory and developmental functions. In some instances, due to the form and function of the body, there is no requirement for an annual report or accounts to be provided to my Department or the Government. Otherwise, preparation of its annual report is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: The Government decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction in the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 of the charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 per dwelling and is being levied and collected by local authorities. While the legislation makes no provision for any waiver of the charge or of any penalties due, section 9...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: Very considerable progress has been made on both the sale of affordable housing and the deployment of unsold affordable homes for other purposes, including temporary use under the social leasing or RAS schemes. While the sale of the affordable units on hand remains the preferred outcome, local authorities have available to them a range of options to bring these units into use and are...

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (29 Sep 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 fire authorities in delivering fire services...

Written Answers — European Directives: European Directives (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: The European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations, commonly known as the 'Nitrates Regulations', give effect to the Nitrates Directive and constitute the legal basis for Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme (NAP). In accordance with the Regulations, Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme must be reviewed this year. A comprehensive public consultation...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested is set out in the tables below. No costs were incurred by my Department in respect of Minister of State, Áine Brady TD or Minister of State, Ciarán Cuffe TD. Expenditure on advertising for 2008 and 2009 includes €4.9 million relating to the National Climate Change Campaign. Whole Department (including Ministerial costs as set out in the tables following): Year...

Written Answers — Environmental Risk Assessments: Environmental Risk Assessments (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: The remediation of mine sites or the further investigation of such sites from an environmental risk point of view is not a matter for my Department. In line with best environmental practice, individual Ministers are responsible for the environmental implications of their own policy areas and programmes. In that regard, I understand that the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested in respect of staff employed in Ministerial constituency offices is set out in the following tables: Minister Year No of staff Grade/Salary Scale John Gormley T.D. 2010 1 Personal Assistant Higher Executive Officer 1 Personal Secretary Executive Officer 2 Executive Officer 1 Clerical Officer 2009 1 Personal Assistant Higher Executive Officer 2 × 0.5...

Written Answers — National Parks and Wildlife Service: National Parks and Wildlife Service (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: Mink found in the wild in Ireland are descended from animals that escaped from fur farms. They have been breeding in the countryside since the 1950s and are now found throughout much of the country. A report published by my Department in 2009 estimated that the potential population of wild mink in the State was between 20,500 and 33,500 individuals. The report identified ground nesting...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: The establishment and maintenance of financial systems, accounts, reporting and record keeping procedures are a matter for the local authority concerned. However, I would expect that all local authorities ensure compliance in relation to taxation matters. In order to enhance existing financial management and audit control systems, the role of audit committees in local authorities has been...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1431 and 1481 together. In general, offices and properties occupied by the Department are rented by the OPW, rather than directly by the Department. Details of property rented directly are set out below. The Department, at the end of 2009, entered into an arrangement whereby its National Monuments Service will occupy a proportion of an archival and storage...