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Local Authority Funding. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: I am talking directly to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Local Authority Funding. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: I must try to be very careful in the presence of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Local Authority Funding. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: We will look at submissions but the most important issue is the water issue. I have examined some of Deputy Hogan's latest press releases, which state that we have cut water conservation grants. That is not the case; we will increase the amount of money for water conservation. I will make an announcement about that in the near future.

Planning Projects. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: Separate judicial review proceedings challenging An Bord Pleanála's decision to approve part of the Galway city outer bypass project were taken by a residents' group, Hands Across the Corrib, and an individual, Mr. Peter Sweetman. The grounds for review included claims that the board had erred in law in giving its approval and had misinterpreted provisions of the habitats directive. The...

Planning Projects. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: I am not in a position to outline for the Deputy the costs of the proceedings because, as he will be aware, they will take some time to quantify. This is a contentious point of law and we have to get it right because the habitats directive is extremely important. The case revolves around the interpretation of article 6 of the directive and involves the construction of a road through a...

Planning Projects. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: No.

Planning Projects. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: Deputy Hogan is certainly impugning my integrity.

Planning Projects. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: He implied that I am in cahoots with someone who was a member of my party many years ago. That very serious allegation is completely untrue and I hope it is withdrawn.

Planning Projects. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: What he is trying to say would be very clear to anybody listening to our discussion. An Board Pleanála is entirely independent. It makes decisions all the time and I would not agree with all of them. However, in terms of Ireland Inc., the board would be seen as representing Ireland in interpreting the habitats directive. We have to extricate ourselves from that difficulty. Following...

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (21 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: In the last ten years a total of €1.8 billion has been invested by the Exchequer in a new water supply infrastructure under the water services investment programme. Recent water services investment programmes have also included specific sub-programmes on water conservation. Funding was provided to local authorities to put in place water management systems to monitor water use and losses...

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: The principal source of funding available to farmers to assist them in meeting the demands of farming within a designated area or commonage is the Rural Development Fund. This fund is administered by my colleague, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. I understand that his Department is currently finalising arrangements for a new agri-environmental scheme that will be available to...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: The derogation allowing a continuation of turf cutting on 32 Raised Bog SACs that were notified for designation in 1999 has now expired and a further extension is not possible. I am aware of the difficulties that may be faced by individuals in these areas. In the coming weeks, I expect to receive a report from the Working Group on the Cessation of Turf Cutting in Designated Areas. This will...

Written Answers — Emergency Management Framework: Emergency Management Framework (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275 and 286 together. As part of an ongoing focus on major emergency preparedness and response, the Government, in 2006, published a Framework for Major Emergency Management. The purpose of the new Framework is to put in place arrangements that will enable the three principal response agencies, namely, An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive and the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: The Office of Public Works has responsibility for flood risk assessment and major flood relief works. Funding for such works are provided by the OPW. Following recent flooding in Co. Galway, a joint Office of Public Works/ Galway County Council Working Group was set up and is tasked with arranging for the collection of flood level data, assessing the damage caused by the flooding, and...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279, 281 and 283 together. The Kinvara and Athenry Sewerage Schemes, and the Portumna Regional Water Supply Scheme were included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 – 2009. All three schemes are in the planning phase. My Department awaits Galway County Council's revised Preliminary Report for the Kinvara and Athenry...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: The Gort Regional Water Supply Scheme was included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 – 2009, and this scheme is at the planning stage. Last November, my Department approved Galway County Council's tender proposals to carry out remedial works at the existing treatment plant under the EPA Remedial Action List programme to deal with water quality issues...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: The Craughwell Sewerage Scheme was included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007- 2009. Galway County Council originally proposed to advance the Craughwell scheme as part of a four-scheme bundle, which also included the Carraroe, Claregalway and Milltown Sewerage schemes. My Department has received the Council's contract documents for the bundle....

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: I have initiated a review of the emergency response to the November 2009 flooding. The review will consider available information on the response to the flooding, consider if there are any improvements to be made to the response and make recommendations as to future action on the wider emergency management arising from the events. In relation to the flooding in Cork City, the Office of...

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (20 Jan 2010)

John Gormley: The Water Services Investment Programme has focused over the past ten years on improving the quality and capacity of water services infrastructure to meet the needs of the growing population and economic demand, and to address environmental compliance. The upgrading of existing water mains and the provision of new mains have arisen both in the context of new or upgraded infrastructure in...