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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The general scheme of a Monuments Bill was approved by Government in April 2010, and work towards preparation of the Bill is underway in the Office of the Attorney General. The Bill will provide a consolidated, updated and expanded legislative code to replace the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004 and a number of related enactments. It will include measures to streamline and improve...

Written Answers — Local Government Efficiency Review Group: Local Government Efficiency Review Group (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Report of the independent Local Government Efficiency Review Group, published in mid July, includes 106 recommendations for efficiency and other savings of €511m for the local government sector to be attained in the short, medium and long terms. These savings are comprised of €346m in efficiencies and €165m in improved cost recovery and revenue raising. The Report's findings and...

Written Answers — Emergency Planning: Emergency Planning (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Consultative Committee of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management was established on 22 June, 2009 and is still in operation. The Consultative Committee provides a forum for representation and consultation with fire service stakeholder interests. The membership of the Consultative Committee is intended to reflect the three core business areas of the National...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) will prioritise the order in which waste from the remaining sites in Northern Ireland will be dealt with under the Road Map agreed for tackling historical illegal movements of waste which was endorsed by Ministers from both this jurisdiction and Northern Ireland in October 2007. This prioritisation will be based on the risk of environmental...

Written Answers — Ethics in Public Office: Ethics in Public Office (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Part 15 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides an ethical framework that requires both elected members and employees to maintain proper standards of integrity, conduct and concern for the public interest. The legislation is complemented by Codes of Conduct issued by the Minister. The framework sets out clear requirements and procedures for a councillor who has a pecuniary or other...

Written Answers — Local Authorities: Local Authorities (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 111 together. As indicated in the reply to Question No. 453 on 12th October, 2010, a dedicated Cabinet Committee has been engaged in finalising the policy decisions for inclusion in the White Paper on Local Government. I intend to publish the White Paper as soon as possible following completion of the Government's deliberations.

Written Answers — Local Authority Elections: Local Authority Elections (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 118 together. I refer to the reply to Priority Question No. 63 on today's order paper which sets out the position on this matter.

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: In 2007, all water services authorities (the 34 County and City Councils) were asked by my Department to review the operation of all water treatment plants and associated infrastructure and to ensure that the installation of continuous chlorine alarms and turbidity meters at appropriate locations at the treatment plant or in the distribution network was progressed without delay. This request...

Written Answers — Córas Úisce Poiblí: Córas Úisce Poiblí (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Faoin Chlár Infheistíochta Séarachais 2010 – 2012, a bhfuil cóip de le fáil i Leabharlann an Oireachtais, tá forbairt beartaithe ar raon cuimsitheach de bhonneagar seirbhísí uisce nua i gContae na Gaillimhe. Tá Scéim Sholáthair Uisce Inis Mhóir - Uasghrádú an Ghléasra Chóireála san áireamh sa Chlár, i measc an liosta conarthaí sa chontae atá le tosú sa tréimhse 2010 -...

Written Answers — Environmental Protection Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The review of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promised in the Programme for Government commenced in February 2010. The review's terms of reference are as follows: i) To review the legislation governing the EPA, including the licensing functions and the processes in place to ensure public participation and the various remedies and sanctions available to the EPA for enforcement...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Work is well underway in my Department to modernise the foreshore consent regime and integrate it within the wider planning system. This includes preparatory work towards the necessary legislative changes, and assessment of the requirements for the development of a Marine Spatial Plan. Short-term administrative and regulatory measures are also being introduced to improve the throughput of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: It is a matter for each Water Services Authority to consider what wastewater treatment works need to be undertaken in their areas. Water Services Authorities were asked in July 2009 to submit an assessment of needs for water and sewerage services to my Department by 23 October 2009. In preparing these assessments, water services authorities were required to take into consideration key...

Written Answers — Docklands Redevelopment: Docklands Redevelopment (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: In conjunction with the Inter-Departmental Senior Officials Group which was established to consider the analysis and recommendations in the Cork Docklands Development Forum Report, my Department and Cork City Council is considering what enabling measures can be put in place to further progress the development of Cork Docklands, taking account of the changed economic circumstances and the...

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: In 2008, in the context of requirements relating to capital funding, my Department, following a competitive tendering process, commissioned Ernst and Young to carry out spot-checks on capital projects under construction in the period 2006 and 2007. In general, the report found good performance in relation to procurement and that local authorities comply with the relevant guidelines. The...

Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The fourth report of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government entitled The Management of Severe Weather Events in Ireland and Related Matters was published on 20 July 2010. As the Committee's report illustrates, the response to a severe weather event generally involves cross Departmental coordination and collaboration. A recommendation that my Department conduct...

Written Answers — National Biodiversity Plan: National Biodiversity Plan (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: In 2002, Ireland published its first National Biodiversity Plan. This Plan contained 91 actions, grouped under a number of themes, which reflected Ireland's commitment to the implementation of the objectives of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The overall objective of that Plan was to secure the conservation, including where possible the enhancement and sustainable use of biological...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I am providing some €870m in general purpose grants from the Local Government Fund to local authorities in 2010. These grants are my contribution to meeting the difference between the cost to local authorities of providing a reasonable level of day to day services and the income available to them from local sources and from specific grants. Clare County Council's general purpose allocation...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The herd number supplied with the question does not relate to any participant in the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme. On receipt of more information regarding the applicant, my Department will confirm the situation in relation to the payment.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The most recent round of negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Tianjin, China from 4 to 9 October 2010. According to the secretariat to the UNFCCC, the meeting was attended by some two and half thousand participants from more than 176 countries, including Government delegates, representatives from business and industry, environmental...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The bodies and agencies under the aegis of my Department, and the appointments made to them by me since my appointment in 2007, are as follows: Name of State Body/Board Names of Persons Appointed since July 2007 Affordable Homes Partnership* Catherine GormanConn Murray An Bord Pleanála Thomas O'ConnorMargaret Byrne Building Regulations Advisory Board Jay StuartBrian McKeonCian...