Results 2,161-2,180 of 7,278 for speaker:Dick Roche

Written Answers — Radiation Levels: Radiation Levels (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: The functions of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, as set out in law, include advising "the Government, the Minister (for the Environment Heritage and Local Government), and other Ministers of the Government and the public, on measures for the protection of individuals in the State from radiological hazards". In the case referred to in this Question, there was no evidence, as...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: A company who wishes to carry out a field trial of a genetically modified organism (GMO) in an EU member state must apply for approval to the relevant national competent authority designated under Part B of EU Directive 2001/18/EC. Member states are obliged to transpose the Directive, including the procedure for assessment of, and decisions on, applications for field trials of GMOs....

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: The European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2006 contain appropriate and necessary provisions to allow for verification by the relevant authorities of compliance with the Regulations. These largely standard provisions allow for matters such as the entry to premises by an authorised person with the consent of the occupier or, for example, where...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: In law, the preparation of the Register of Electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register. In April 2006, I announced a package of measures to assist local authorities in their work on preparing the 2007/8 Register. This included: a commitment...

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 22 of 8 November 2006. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: The mortgage payments made by borrowers in 2005 in respect of each housing authority which issues loans is set out in the table. The data are in respect of repayments of principal only on amounts lent to borrowers. The interest payments are credited to the revenue account and are not identified as a separate item. As the information in respect of principal amounts was included in local...

Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: The amounts charged by each local authority per cubic metre for water services for 2004 and 2005 are set out in the table. Returns made to my Department by local authorities indicate that the total amount for collection in respect of non-domestic water charges, including arrears, in 2004 was €171.2 million and in 2005 was €214.5 million. The amount collected in 2004 was €106.8 million...

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: What did the Deputy's party give?

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: Come on, the ould Stalinism comes to the surface——

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: The ould Stalinism has come up to the surface——

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: Take us out to shoot us.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: Continued overgrazing by livestock in some areas has given rise to environmental problems, particularly loss of vegetation and soil erosion in commonages. In this regard, damage to the habitat of the Red Grouse in the Owenduff/Nephin Beg Complex Special Protection Area in County Mayo, has been the subject of a continuing infringement case, under the Birds Directive, taken against Ireland by...

Written Answers — Local Government Acts: Local Government Acts (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: There is no obligation under the Local Government Act 2001 which requires the minutes of the Corporate Policy Group, CPG, to be circulated to the elected council for adoption. The adoption of the minutes of CPG meetings is a matter for the Committee itself. However, I understand that it is the practice in a number of local authorities for the minutes of such meetings to be circulated to the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 512 and 513 together. The Gweedore and Letterkenny Sewerage Schemes have been approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. When Donegal County Council simultaneously advertised for expressions of interest from contractors for both schemes in July 2005, my Department requested the Council to consider combining the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department has allocated funding of €25 million for water conservation measures in County Donegal under the Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. In response to an interim report from Donegal County Council summarising the water conservation measures already undertaken in the county, my Department requested information on 16 October last in relation to the Council's future...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: Current Irish legislation does not provide for restrictions on the height of hedges. I have however asked my Department to prepare some preliminary proposals for dealing with this matter and I will consider the matter further then.

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: The Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, and implementation of individual projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority in conjunction with the relevant local authority. In this regard, I understand that the National Roads Authority published Guidelines for the Treatment of Noise and Vibration in National Road...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: I have recently made the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006, which give effect to EU Directive 2002/49/EC relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise. Environmental noise is defined in the Regulations as unwanted or harmful outdoor sound created by human activities, including noise emitted by means of transport, road traffic, rail traffic, air traffic, and from sites...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: I recently approved Clare County Council's proposals to advance the works for Cooraclare independently of the other two locations included in the Carrigaholt/Labasheeda/Cooraclare Sewerage Scheme which was scheduled to commence construction in 2007 in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. My Department is awaiting submission of an Economic Review and revised Water...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the replies to Question No. 257 of 2 November 2006, and to Question No. 575 of 21 November 2006, in which I indicated that my Department has received no recent correspondence or representations in relation to this scheme. The only records in my Department relate to payment of grants for the construction of the scheme in the early 1990s prior to the devolution of responsibility for...