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Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: Part M (Access for People with Disabilities) of the Building Regulations applies to all new buildings, and extensions to or material alterations of existing buildings, to which the public have access and the construction of which commenced on or after 1 June 1992. Part M requires that if sanitary conveniences are provided in a new building as defined, adequate provision shall be made for...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: The cost of helicopter hire organised directly by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department for the past three years is set out below: Year â'¬ 2004 27,188.70 2005 21,072.15 2006 5,553.90 Helicopter hire connected with the recent development of the Diamond Hill Walkway in Connemara National Park was arranged by the contractor concerned and the cost of helicopters was a...

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

Dick Roche: The Killybegs Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. I approved Donegal County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme last month, subject to a number of conditions. The Council may now proceed with the preparation of tender documents.

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: One crew-cab vehicle of the make referred to in the question was purchased by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in December 2005 at a cost of €43,550. A further crew-cab of the same make is currently on order at a cost of €43,000. The numbers of conservation rangers employed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in the past 3 years are as follows: 31 December 2004 — 70...

Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: The safety and control of designated smoking areas of public buildings is a matter in the first instance for the owners of such premises and a number of legislative codes apply. I have no plans to introduce legislation or designate an agency of the type suggested in the Question. The Fire Services Act 1981 as amended by the Licensing of Indoor Events Act 2003 and Ease of Escape Regulations...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: A substantive reply to the Deputy's correspondence has issued.

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: During the period 1992 to 1999, the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) carried out a nationwide survey of radon gas in domestic dwellings. The survey involved the measurement of radon in some 11,000 houses nationwide. Based on the results of this survey, the RPII estimated that some 91,000 houses nationally, equivalent to about 7% of the national housing stock, have radon...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: The information sought is not available in my Department. The National Strategy on Biodegradable Waste, published in April 2006, is aimed at the progressive diversion of biodegradable municipal waste from landfill by 2016 to 35% of the amount of biodegradable municipal waste generated in the baseline year of 1995. This will be achieved through a combination of measures — separated...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: This site in Tullagher Lough and Bog is currently being surveyed and upon receipt of the surveyor's report a letter of offer to purchase the lands will issue to the vendors.

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

Dick Roche: The Extension of the Erris Regional Water Supply Scheme to Glenamoy is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. Mayo County Council's Water Services Pricing Policy Report and design drawings and specifications for the scheme, which is to be constructed by the Council by direct labour, are under examination in my Department and are being dealt...

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

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530 and 532 together. The Belmullet and Foxford Sewerage Schemes are approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 and are being advanced as a joint Design/Build/Operate project. My Department's examination of Mayo County Council's Preliminary Reports for the schemes is being finalised in light of additional...

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

Dick Roche: The Ballina Regional Water Supply (Storage and Mains) Scheme is approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. Mayo County Council's Contract Documents for the scheme are being examined in my Department and are being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: I assume that the Questions refers to article 10(4) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 which sets out an exemption for development consisting of the use of not more than 4 bedrooms in a house, where each bedroom is used for the accommodation of not more than 4 persons, as overnight guest accommodation. Article 10(5) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 already sets...

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

Dick Roche: My Department has responsibilities under the Wildlife Acts and the Habitats Regulations, relating to the conservation of populations of certain wild animals. Staff of my Department are deployed in administering licences under, and enforcing this legislation, and notices and prosecutions are regularly initiated. The Wildlife Acts and the Habitats Regulations have also been amended in light of...

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

Dick Roche: The Kilkee and Kilrush Sewerage Schemes are being advanced under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 as a joint project to start construction in 2007 at an overall estimated cost of €12.19m. Clare County Council's Preliminary Report for the schemes is being examined in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department does not collect the detailed data referred to in the Question.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the replies to Question No. 164 of 4 October 2006 and Question No. 785 of 6 July 2006. My Department has regard to the appropriate Department of Finance guidelines on engaging consultants. Proposals for use of consultancy services by my Department are set out in Divisional business plans, which are reviewed and endorsed by my Department's management team at the beginning of each...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: An upper age limit of 65 years applies for any member of the Board of an agency under the aegis of my Department who is an employee of the agency and whose employment commenced before 1 April 2004. This arises because such an employee does not come within the scope of the definition of new entrant as set out in Section 2(1) of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act...

Seanad: Hospitals Building Programme. (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: I am pleased to have the opportunity to reply on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to the House the position regarding the community hospital in Ballinamore, County Leitrim. In 2001 the former North Western Health Board carried out a consultation and planning...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Dec 2006)

Dick Roche: Senator O'Rourke made the point well. When the register was being drafted previously and the field worker took the view that the person was not there and should not be eligible for the register, the person was struck off and no written notice was given. This time we gave councils the resources to recruit additional field personnel, and I specified that the councils should recruit the census...