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Written Answers — Local Government Review: Local Government Review (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The findings and recommendations in the Report of the independent Local Government Efficiency Review Group, published in mid July, are being considered by me and by Government in the appropriate policy and financial contexts. As recommended in the Report, I propose to establish an implementation group with an independent chairperson to oversee implementation of relevant recommendations.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: As indicated in the reply to Question Nos. 11 and 92 on 19 October 2010, a dedicated Cabinet Committee has been engaged in finalising the policy decisions for inclusion in the White Paper on Local Government, including future policy in relation to town government. I intend to publish the White Paper as soon as possible following completion of the Government's deliberations.

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Establishments: Dog Breeding Establishments (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Dog Breeding Establishments Act 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. Prior to the commencement of the Act and in line with provisions contained therein (Section 15(4)), my Department intends to publish for public consultation draft guidelines in relation to the operation of dog...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 86 to 88, inclusive, together. On 15 July 2010 I published a Draft Statement of Waste Policy for public consultation. This set out the various elements being considered as part of the development of a new national waste management policy for the coming decade and beyond by developing a resource-based and sustainable waste policy for Ireland. The Refuse...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: My Department has no function in determining the number or location of any industrial or waste management facilities nationally. The EPA is the national repository for waste management statistics and the most recent available information in respect of waste infrastructure can be found in the 2008 National Waste Report available on the EPA's website at www.epa.ie/downloads/pubs/waste/stats/.

Written Answers — Strategic Infrastructure Development: Strategic Infrastructure Development (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 90 and 92 together. In general, I am precluded, under section 30 of the Planning and Development Acts from exercising any power or control in relation to any individual planning application or appeal with which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála is or may be concerned. The strategic consent process under the Planning and Development (Strategic...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The following Table lists the expenses paid to members of the Building Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB) in respect of the years in question. All expenses are paid in accordance with Department of Finance guidelines on travel and subsistence. BRAB member 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 to date Jack Callanan â'¬0.00 â'¬0.00 â'¬736.48 â'¬610.69 â'¬4,187.68 Johnny McGettigan â'¬0.00...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The following Table lists the expenses paid to members and substitute members of the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board in respect of the years in question. All expenses are paid in accordance with Department of Finance guidelines on travel and subsistence. Board Member 2006€ 2007€ 2008€ 2009€ 2010 to date€ Sean Duignan 8,573.31 9,722.98 13,147.63 2,377.47 1,420.42...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 421 to 423, inclusive, together. The European Communities (Drinking Water) (No.2) Regulations 2007 prescribe the quality standards to be applied in relation to supplies of drinking water, including requirements relating to sampling and analysis of water to ensure that it meets those standards. The Regulations prescribe a maximum parametric value of 25...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: My Department is responsible for the allocation and payment of a range of grants to local authorities and other bodies in respect of housing, water services, environmental protection, waste management, fire services, libraries, disability services, heritage and other areas. The annual Revised Estimates for Public Services volume, published by the Department of Finance, sets out the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Nov 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 South Tipperary. The Water Conservation Stage 3 Works: Advanced Network Rehabilitation – Fethard Regional Water Supply Scheme Phases 1 and 2 are included in the Programme as contracts to...

Written Answers — Departmental Reviews: Departmental Reviews (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: A decision in relation to the appeal under Clause 9.4 of the Instructions to Tenderers in connection with contract for the Carysfort-Maretimo scheme issued to Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council and the relevant contractor on 22 October 2010. A decision on funding for the contract will be made when the council finalises the tender process.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) required each Member State to introduce regulations providing for a producer funded take-back scheme for consumers of end-of-life equipment from 13 August 2005. To come within the scope of the WEEE Directive, items of electrical and electronic equipment must be: dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: Under Section 15 of the Control of Dogs Act 1986, it is a duty of every local authority to establish and maintain one or more shelters for dogs seized, accepted or detained under any of the provisions of the Act. The local authority may enter into arrangements with any person for the provision and maintenance of such shelters and for the exercise by such person of the functions of the local...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Nov 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 Cork. The Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme is included in the programme as a scheme to advance through planning. My Department is currently finalising its examination of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 432 and 433 together. In general, premises and sites occupied by my Department are rented or leased by the OPW, rather than directly by my Department. The location and costs of premises and sites rented directly by my Department are set out below. 2008 2009 Office space - Met Éireann, Dublin Airport €74,599(includes service charge) €73,720(includes...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: With the exception of Met Eireann, which uses open source products in some applications, in general my Department does not utilise open source software packages due to potential compatibility and development issues with the existing ICT infrastructure. It is not possible to quantify net savings that may have accrued through the use of such products by Met Eireann. The use of open source...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 place controls on 10 breeds of dogs or crosses thereof. The controls, which must be observed when the dog is in a public place, require that these dogs, or types and crosses thereof, must be kept on a strong short lead [up to 2 metres in length] by a person over 16 years of age who is capable of controlling them and that they are securely muzzled. The...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. The levying and collection of rates are matters for each individual local authority. However, I have urged local authorities to exercise...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The Department of Transport is responsible for administering the on-line motor tax system, www.motortax.ie. I am informed by that Department that at present approximately 85% of the current vehicle fleet is eligible for on-line taxing. Of those vehicles eligible, over 51% are currently being processed on-line.