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Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: There are currently 12 officials from my Department e-working. My Department is currently undertaking a review of e-working arrangements in light of current business demands and available resources, the number of locations from which staff of my Department operate and the Government policy document Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport Future. It is hoped to conclude this study by the...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 and 227 to 229, inclusive together. In January 2007, my predecessor as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government placed a Preservation Order on nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street under the National Monuments Acts. The Preservation Order was made on the grounds that the buildings are a monument, the preservation of which is of national importance...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Following the Government decision not to proceed with implementation of electronic voting in Ireland, an Interdepartmental Task Force, chaired by my Department, was established to bring the project to an orderly conclusion and to oversee disposal of the equipment and termination of storage arrangements. The Task Force aims to complete its work as soon as possible. In considering options for...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested in respect of temporary contract/agency staff employed by my Department and Non-commercial State Agencies under its aegis is set out in the following table:- DoEHLG No. of temporary contract staff in 2008 Salary plus EPRSI* cost in 2008 No. of temporary contract staff in 2009 Salary plus EPRSI cost in 2009 Civil servants 109 €967,974 18 €193,021 State...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Government in the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of the charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. With some exemptions, the charge applies to a residential property that is not the sole or main residence of the owner. Income...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 234 to 236, inclusive, together. Cutting or drainage works of any nature are no longer permitted without my consent on the 31 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) where the derogation expired last year. My Department is not aware of any turf extraction for commercial purposes on any SAC. Turf extraction for commercial purposes in SACs and Natural Heritage...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: My Department is responsible for a broad, diverse and challenging agenda, from ensuring protection of our environment and heritage, to supporting infrastructural development that is of a high quality and regionally balanced, and working in partnership with local government in serving communities. The work of my Department, which includes policy and programme formulation, the development and...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I have not received correspondence from the organisation in question; however, on receipt, I will reply to any such correspondence without delay. The general issue of local government structures will be addressed in the White Paper on Local Government, which is currently being finalised by the Cabinet Committee on Local Government. However, there are no plans to establish new city...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Government in the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of the charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. Income from the charge is used to support the provision of local services. The charge is levied on a liability date in each...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Organisation of Working Time (General Exemptions) Regulations, 1998 provide that persons employed in certain activities are exempt from the application of Sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 which deal with rest periods and intervals at work. This exemption applies to employees engaged in the production, transmission or distribution of water. Article 4 of...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: To be taxed as a commercial vehicle, a vehicle must be constructed or adapted for that purpose and used solely in the course of trade or business. In cases where an RF111A Goods Only Declaration is required, an income tax registration number is now routinely sought. A PPS number may be acceptable in certain circumstances. Under Article 3 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing)...

Written Answers — Hazardous Waste: Hazardous Waste (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Decisions on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences are the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The monitoring and enforcement associated with licensed activities, including accident prevention and emergency response measures that provide for the protection of the environment, are also a matter for the EPA. Under the Environmental Protection Agency Acts...

Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 72 and 117 of 19 October 2010 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Government in the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of the charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. The Act places the onus on the owner to assess his or her liability in the first instance and there is no obligation on local...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The information sought is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 1449 of 29 September 2010. My Department still awaits Galway County Council's design review report for the scheme. I understand that the Council expects to submit its report to my Department very shortly.

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Ireland will meet its greenhouse gas emission limitation target for the purposes of the Kyoto Protocol in the period 2008-2012. The Climate Change Bill will, on enactment, provide the framework for the significant structural change necessary across all sectors of the economy and society to achieve an effective transition to a low-carbon future. Work on the Heads of the Bill is at an advanced...

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I firmly believe it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, for the Irish people to come through the coming few years of economic crisis without some form of common approach. We need some kind of consensus about how we are going to fix our economy. The Irish people have wearied of the blame game and are tired of bickering politicians who appear more interested in scoring points than...

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 471 and 474 together. The renewed Programme for Government contains a commitment to introduce charges for water in a way that is fair, significantly reduces waste and is easily applied. Proposals are being developed by my Department on the approach to be taken to the installation of water meters in approximately 1.2 million households connected to public...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each County and City Manager is responsible for staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible.