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Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (13 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 and Building Control Act and associated Regulations 1997- 2008 include a range of provisions for fire safety in the design, construction, operation and management of buildings (including apartments). Part B of the Building Regulations 1997 sets out the fire safety requirements to be observed in the design and construction of certain buildings including...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (13 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I have received the letter requesting a meeting. I will give the matter due consideration, as indicated in the reply to Question No. 204 of 7 October 2010. My office will be in touch with the organisation in question, in due course.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the Adjournment debate on Wednesday, 6 October, 2010 in relation to this matter. The report on the design work was received in my Department on 8 October. It will take approximately 2 weeks to have the report evaluated and a response will be made as soon as possible to the Office of Public Works. End of Take

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (14 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Information concerning the current employment of retirees from the Local Government sector is not available in my Department.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (14 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 198 and 203 together. Research carried out as part of the preparation of the River Basin Management Plans estimated that as many as 25,000 septic tanks have the potential to impact on ground-waters and 120,000 have the potential to impact on surface waters, due to their location in vulnerable areas. Therefore, there is considerable urgency in reviewing both...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (14 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The correspondence referred to was replied to by letter of 20 September 2010. According to An Post records, the reply, which issued by registered mail, was delivered on 21 September. A signed receipt was obtained from a member of the person's household. A further copy will be sent by normal mail.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: My Department's staff can avail of a wide range of family friendly working arrangements. However, I understand the Question refers specifically to the Civil Service Worksharing Scheme. Out of a total staff of 1,176.53 permanent staff in whole time equivalent terms, there are currently 118 members of staff (16 men and 102 women) participating in the Civil Service Worksharing Scheme in my...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (14 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The National Waste Report is prepared by the Environmental Protection Agency and I understand that it is intended that the 2009 report would be published before end 2010.

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (14 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I have accorded priority attention to the work associated with positioning Ireland to achieve compliance with the Landfill Directive's targets for the diversion of biodegradable waste from landfill. Taking account of policy initiatives including source segregated collection of household organic waste in urban areas, the new regulations I introduced requiring the separate collection of food...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (14 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I intend that the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) will be transposed on time by regulations made under the European Communities Act 1972. A draft of these Regulations will be available for public consultation shortly.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: My Department, local authorities and related agencies are working to maximise outputs from the 2010 provisions through prioritisation, increased efficiency and lower procurement costs generally. Recommendations in the Report relating to my Department are reflected, inter alia , in savings in administrative costs arising from reductions in public service numbers and pay; the reduced...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (14 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The renewed Programme for Government contains commitments to introduce a new system for the financing of local government, ensuring the viability of local services, and that Government policy for the reform of Local Government is implemented. The Programme further commits to the introduction of charging for treated water use that is fair, significantly reduces waste and is easily applied....

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: There has been no change to the system of motor taxation in respect of goods vehicles. Accordingly, I am not aware of any negative impact on small businesses due to the continued implementation of existing motor tax legislation. My Department issued a circular letter to motor tax offices in August 2010 reminding authorised officers of existing provisions with regard to the taxation of...

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: There is no confusion. It is crystal clear. This was a reiteration of a previous circular issued in 2005. This legislation has been in place for quite some time. It was in place when the Deputy's party was in Government. He did not see fit at that stage to change-----

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: These are the relevant points that the Deputy needs to bear in mind. There are no consequences. The Deputy says there is an inconsistency involved and if he can it bring it to my attention, I would be happy to look at it. The authorised officers have always been allowed to use discretion on these matters. I reiterate that there has been no change in legislation or regulation. Any...

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: It is clear that Deputy Hogan is the person being disingenuous. He finished his contribution by saying that this is some new tax. There is no new tax. There is no new legislation or regulation.

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I would not expect that any person genuinely using a vehicle in the course of his trade or business would have any difficulty supplying documentation to support a claim for what is effectively a concessionary rate of motor tax. I think the Deputy would agree with me on that. The requirement to sign the goods declaration Form RF111A is not new and constitutes a statement by the applicant...

Waste Management (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: In accordance with the provisions of the waste management Acts, the preparation and adoption of a waste management plan, including infrastructure provision, is the statutory responsibility of the local authority or authorities concerned, and under section 60(3) of the Act I am precluded from exercising any power or control over the performance by a local authority, in particular...

Waste Management (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Regarding that report, in February 2010 I appointed Mr. John Hennessy SC under section 224 of the Local Government Act 2001 to prepare a report on risks which may be faced by the local authority in connection with this project. This report has recently been submitted and I am considering its findings in consultation with the Attorney General in advance of bringing it to Government. That...

Waste Management (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: In answer to the Deputy's last question, I met the American ambassador but have not met representatives of the company. Her previous question asked whether the project would proceed and she talked about my claims. However, the claims to which she referred were claims made by the company, Covanta, which stated, as far as I know in a newspaper article last week, that if these levies were...