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Written Answers — Local Authority Schemes: Local Authority Schemes (12 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: Under section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, each planning authority was obliged to draw up, by 10 March 2004, a development contribution scheme which would state the basis for determining the contribution to be paid in respect of public infrastructure and facilities provided by, or on behalf of, the local authority that benefit development in the area. It is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: No proposal to extend the sewerage system in Kilmacanogue was included by Wicklow County Council in the most recent list of schemes submitted by the council in response to the Department's request to all local authorities to undertake a fresh assessment of the needs for capital works in their areas and to prioritise their proposals on the basis of the assessments. The assessments were taken...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (12 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (12 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: Under the Waste Management (Farm Plastics) Regulations 2001, producers, namely, manufacturers and importers of farm plastics, silage bale wrap and sheeting, are required to take steps to recover farm plastics waste which they have placed on the market or alternatively to contribute to, and participate in, compliance schemes to recover the waste in question. The Irish Farm Film Producers...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: Civil service posts at the levels of assistant secretary and deputy secretary are covered by a scheme of performance related awards. The operation of the scheme is overseen by the committee for performance awards. Since 2002, the funding for awards is based on 10% of the payroll for the posts covered by the scheme. Within this overall limit, payments of up to 20% can be made to individuals....

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: The Killeagh water and sewerage scheme has been approved for construction in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-06 under the serviced land initiative. I understand that the sewerage element of the scheme has already been completed. A revised preliminary report for the water supply proposals has been submitted by Cork County Council in response to amendments requested by...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (12 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: Details of relevant contracts are outlined below. Purpose Year Amount â'¬ ICT strategy for Department of Environment 1998 115,215.10 Scoping report for management information system for Department of Environment and Local Government 2001 107,343.66 Assist with business analysis and development of the financial management function (engaged by Dept. of Environment & Local...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (13 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: Before the local authority playground grants scheme 2004, my Department did not operate a specific scheme of grants for playground projects. The 2004 scheme provided up to 50% funding for the development of new playgrounds or the renovation of existing ones throughout the country. While the scheme was administered by the National Children's Office, the grants were paid out of my Department's...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (13 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: Work is continuing in my Department on the transposition of Directive 2003/35/EC on public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment. The directive amends Directives 85/337/EEC (Environmental Impact Assessment) and 96/61/EC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control). The work will be completed as soon as possible.

Written Answers — European Court of Justice Actions: European Court of Justice Actions (13 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: To date Ireland has not had to deal with any costs arising from cases mentioned in the Deputy's question. The Office of the Attorney General and the Chief State Solicitor's office provide the legal service to the State in the conduct of European Court of Justice litigation.

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (13 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: Asbestos cement piping formerly used in local authority water mains was required to meet the specifications defined in Irish Standard 188 and, in common with international practice, to include bitumen lining and coating. There is no health risk associated with drinking water supplied through asbestos cement pipes. Local authorities are responsible for the operation and maintenance of their...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (13 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: The extension of the Tuam regional water supply scheme to Clarenbridge has been approved for construction in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-2006. I approved Galway County Council's contract documents for the scheme in July and my Department awaits submission of the council's tender recommendations. As regards the proposed waste water scheme for Clarenbridge, I...

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (13 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: Responsibility for enforcement of the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2003, including the enforcement of on-the-spot fines, is a matter for local authorities. Local authorities submit data to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government every six months on anti-litter enforcement action, including the number of litter wardens employed, prosecutions taken, convictions secured...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (18 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 782 and 823 together. The cap on local authority staffing levels arises from a Government decision of December 2002 to cap public service numbers at the existing authorised level and to reduce numbers by 5,000 across all sectors by the end of 2005. The number of local authority staff is to be reduced by 1,000 over that period. Local authorities were informed...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 783 and 820 together. The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government paid the company concerned €5,929 in 2002, €16,284.58 in 2003, €8,939.87 in 2004 and €10,285 in 2005. The company provides a database of research material relating to information and communications technology and business. The contract with Gartner allows staff to...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (18 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: The Youghal water supply scheme was eleventh in the list of water and sewerage schemes for the 2007-12 period that was submitted by Cork County Council for its southern division in response to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government's request to all local authorities to undertake fresh assessments of the need for capital works in their areas and to prioritise their...

Written Answers — Town Status: Town Status (18 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: The Local Government Act 2001 modernises the legislative framework, supports community involvement with local authorities in a more participative local democracy and underpins the programme of local government renewal. The Act takes account of the recommendations of Towards Cohesive Local Government — Town and County, which is the 1996 report of the reorganisation commission on improved...

Written Answers — Local Authority By-Laws: Local Authority By-Laws (18 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: I have no powers to make the by-laws proposed. The operational management of sites, including the provision of necessary security, is a matter for the Office of Public Works. The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will have discussions with the OPW with a view to proposing appropriate legislative provisions for the management of historic properties.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (18 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: The plant in question is a waste to energy plant. It is being procured by Dublin City Council on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities in accordance with their joint waste management plan. The plan provides for energy recovery as part of an integrated approach to waste management in the region in which thermal treatment will deal with the residue after maximum prevention, recycling and...

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (18 Oct 2005)

Dick Roche: The nuclear safety section of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has the important mandate, as when it operated previously from the Department of Public Enterprise, of leading the development of national policy, legislation and regulation in respect of nuclear safety; participating in international co-operation arrangements at EU and other international levels...