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Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (2 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: Electoral law provides that the Register of Electors comes into force on 15 February annually and remains in force until the day before the date on which the next Register comes into force. Individuals not on the Register can avail of the supplement to the Register up until 15 days before the next polling day. The preparation of the Register is a matter for each local registration authority,...

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

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 63 of 19 October 2010 which sets out the position on this matter.

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (2 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: A discussion document, Towards a National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement, was published by my Department in May 2010. The document outlined the key issues that could be addressed by a National Action Plan and proposed priority product groups for which the public sector should have GPP criteria in their tendering processes. The document was made available on my Department's website...

Estimates for Public Services 2010: Leave to Introduce (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimate for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2010:– Vote 25 — Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Supplementary Estimate).

Estimates for Public Services: Referral to Select Committee (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I move: That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimate for the service of the year ending on 31st December, 2010, the Supplementary Estimate be referred to the Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government pursuant to Standing Order 154(3) and paragraph (1)(a)(ii) of the Committee's Orders of Reference, which shall report back to the...

Written Answers — Local Government Charges: Local Government Charges (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The Government decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction in the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 of the charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 per dwelling and is being levied and collected by local authorities. A late payment fee of €20 for each month or part of a month the charge remains outstanding is provided...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I recently granted a foreshore licence to Galway County Council in this case and the papers have been referred to the Chief State Solicitor's Office for completion of the legal formalities. My Department has notified the Council accordingly and has requested them to provide certified maps for attachment to the licence.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested is set out in the following table:- Minister Name Grade No of staff Current Salary Duties John Gormley Ryan Meade Special Adviser 1 €89,898 As set out in Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997 David Healy Special Adviser 1 €89,898 As set out in Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997 Liam Reid Special Adviser: Press and...

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The Government, largely through the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII), has worked to assess the extent of the radon problem in Ireland, and to increase public awareness of the issue. Between 1992 and 1999, the RPII carried out a comprehensive National Radon Survey to measure radon concentrations in Irish homes. The principal objective was to assess the scale of the radon...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 to 274, inclusive, together. Recognising that people with disabilities have particular needs, my Department endeavours to ensure that the voting process is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Currently there are two options available to assist voters with a visual impairment, or who are otherwise so physically incapacitated or are unable to read or...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The State has a legal obligation under the Habitats Directive and under the Wildlife Acts to protect sites that it has designated for conservation purposes. In Ireland a number of sites have been designated for the protection of raised bog habitat within Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) or Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs). These make up just over 4% of bogland in the State where...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: An Chomhairle Leabharlanna (ACL) was established by the Public Libraries Act, 1947. The main functions of the Council, as set out, in the Local Government Act 2001 are: · the provision of advice, assistance and services to library authorities in relation to the public library service, · the making of such recommendations to, and the provision of such services for, the Minister in relation...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (7 Dec 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 — Water Charges: Water Charges (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The introduction of water charges for domestic customers will be preceded by the rollout of a national metering programme to install meters in households connected to the public water supply. The metering programme is likely to take a number of years to be completed but will be substantially advanced over the next three years. The types of water meters and associated equipment to be used and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2010 provide a capital allocation to my Department for this year of €1,509.103m and a current allocation of €686.380m. Capital expenditure by my Department to 3 December 2010 is €925.016m and current expenditure is €560.543m. Details of the allocations and spend across the various programmes within my Department's remit are set out in the...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 189 of 25 November. In the case in question, the vendor's solicitor has not informed my Department that he now wishes to proceed with the sale again. My Department requires a right of way to the property, and cannot agree to construct two bridges as stipulated by the vendor's representative.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: 2057The following table sets out relevant information in respect of all persons appointed by me to the state boards under the aegis of my Department since December 2009. The boards of An Bord Pleanála and the Environmental Protection Agency are executive in nature and the members are full-time salaried positions. Name of State Body/Board Names Term of Office Remuneration payable(Salary...

Written Answers — National Biodiversity Plan: National Biodiversity Plan (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: 2057I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 115 of 19 October and 23 of 25 November 2010 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: 2057Under the terms of the Local Government Act 2001, it is in the first instance a matter for each local authority to prepare and adopt a balanced annual budget for the coming year. Local authorities are required to adopt budgets which are sufficient to meet the expenditure arising in the year in accordance with the terms of section 10A of the City and County Management Act 1955, as inserted...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: 2057I refer to the reply to Question No. 509 of 6 July 2010. The position is unchanged. My Department understands that Roscommon County Council expects to submit revised contract documents to the Department shortly in respect of the elements of the four regional water supply schemes included as contracts to start in the Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012.