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Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 475, 476 and 477 together. I am aware of the recent tragic events at the Magyar Alumimum Zrt. owned alumina plant in Ajka, Hungary. In Ireland, decisions on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) licences are the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The monitoring and enforcement of conditions attaching to IPPC licences,...

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

John Gormley: My Department set out details of the financial requirements for local authorities relating to the overall management of their capital and current accounts in 2009 and 2010. These arise from the requirements for Government finances as a whole to be managed in accordance with the Stability and Growth Pact established under the Maastricht Treaty, and the associated limitation on budget...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 445, 448, 459, 460, 461 and 463 of 12 October 2010 which sets out the current position on this matter.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I have no plans to amend the Building Control Act at this time. The statutory process for the registration of the title of "architect", which was introduced by the Building Control Act, 2007, is a key element in ensuring appropriate standards of competence in the architectural profession and is also an important consumer protection safeguard.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Oct 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 Kilkenny. The Castlecomer Sewerage Scheme (SLI) is included in the Programme amongst the list of contracts in the county to start in the period 2010 – 2012. Kilkenny County Council...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 487 and 488 together. Payments to landowners arising from the designation of land under the Habitats and Birds Directives have generally been made by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under the provisions of successive Rural Development Programmes and in particular through the Rural Environmental Protection Scheme and the Agri-Environmental...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Rainwater harvesting has environmental benefits through reducing the demand for and the consumption of treated water, thereby reducing pressures on our water resources. The introduction of a grants scheme for any purpose must be managed within current budgetary parameters and, insofar as the funds administered by my Department are concerned, there are no plans to introduce a grant scheme for...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The correspondence referred to in the Question was not received in my Department. The Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 was signed by the President on 21 July, 2010 following its passage through the Oireachtas. It is intended that the Act will commence in early 2011. Section 16 of the Act provides that it will be unlawful for the operator of a dog breeding establishment to keep a dog that...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: 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 by reason of its historical importance as the final headquarters of the...

Written Answers — Environmental Protection: Environmental Protection (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: From 2004 to 2009 my Department had an interim role in the management of this legacy site in a manner which is consistent with good practice and minimisation of risk to human health and the environment. Accordingly, my Department arranged for the decontamination and demolition of the buildings on site and, post-demolition, arranged for the procurement of a contractor for site surface...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: My responsibilities under the Wildlife Acts relate to the conservation of populations of certain protected species. Animal welfare and the protection of animals from cruelty, including pets, are the responsibility of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The lakes referred to in the Question are within the candidate Special Area of Conservation known as Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks & Caragh River Catchment. This site was proposed for designation as an SAC in March, 1997, pursuant to provisions of the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations, 1997, which transpose the Habitats Directive into Irish law. Affected...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 was signed by the President on 21 July, 2010 following its passage through the Oireachtas. It is intended that the Act will commence in early 2011. The Act gives statutory effect to the recommendations of the Working Group that reviewed the management of dog breeding establishments. The Act defines a dog breeding establishment as a premises with not...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: At present a local authority may only issue a licence for a vehicle which is in its own county area. The possibility of permitting a licensing authority to issue a licence without such restriction is one of the issues being examined in the context of the development of proposals for a revision and consolidation of motor tax law underway in my Department at present. In this regard, I hope to...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested in respect of the number of board members currently sitting on the boards of the State agencies and bodies under my Department's aegis is set out in a table:- Name of Board No of Board Members* Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board** 5 An Bord Pleanála 8 Dublin Docklands Development Authority 7 Comhar 26 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)*** 5 An...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Provisions made in my Department's Vote, as set out in the annual Revised Estimates for Public Services volumes for the years concerned, in respect of bodies in receipt of funds through the Vote are set out in the following table. Body 2006 Outturn€,000 2007 Outturn€,000 2008 Outturn€,000 2009 Outturn€,000 2010 Allocation€,000 Rent Tribunal 145 20 42 28 - Private Residential...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Under Section 30 of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority Act 1997, as amended, the Authority may, with the sanction of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the consent of the Minister for Finance, borrow up to £100m (€127m) for the purpose of providing for current or capital purposes. In October 2006, the Authority sought sanction for borrowings of up...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Oct 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 and sewerage services infrastructure in County Galway. The programme included provision for the upgrade of the treatment plant in Gort and water conservations works which will also benefit the area. Work is ongoing...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Oct 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 Galway. The new Programme prioritises projects that target environmental compliance issues and support economic and employment growth as envisaged in the Government's policy document...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Oct 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 Galway. The Kinvara Sewerage Scheme is included in the Programme amongst the list of contracts in the county to start in the period 2010 – 2012. My Department is currently examining...