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Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The use of quads and other off-road vehicles has become an increasing problem in the Wicklow Uplands and the Wicklow Mountains National Park, and I share the concern about the inappropriate impacts of these vehicles. In so far as the National Park is concerned, the unauthorised use of off-road vehicles, including quad bikes, is prohibited. Every effort is made by staff of my Department to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 129 and 154 of 4 October 2006. My Department paid a total of €225,539 in 2005 to the Electricity Supply Board, €171,306 to Bord Gáis and €11,230 to Hughes O'Boyle (oil suppliers), for the supply of energy in 2005 in respect of our main offices in Dublin, Ballina and Shannon.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department paid a total of €41,167 in 2005 for the supply of water from local authorities and from various companies including, Ballygowan Water Cooler Division, Tipperary Mineral Water Ltd. and All Water Systems Ltd. Some of theses costs related to rental, maintenance, service and sanitation of water coolers.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Arklow Main Drainage Scheme is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 at an estimated cost of €15.9 million. Further progress on the scheme will depend on the outcome of pleading High Court proceedings relating to the location of the proposed wastewater treatment plant.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I am arranging to forward to the Deputy a copy of the list of water services schemes submitted by Wicklow County Council in July last in response to my Department's request to each local authority to undertake fresh assessments of the needs for capital water services works in their areas and to prioritise their proposals on the basis of the assessments. The priorities adopted by the members...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The extension of the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme from Shrah to Westport, the upgrading of the water treatment plant at Tourmakeady and the Louisburgh Water Supply Scheme are approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 at estimated costs of €12.99 million, €10.8 million and €5.41 million, respectively. Mayo County Council's Contract...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 316 of 28 September 2006.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Kiltimagh Sewerage Scheme is approved for construction in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. Mayo County Council's Contract Documents for the scheme are being examined in my Department on foot of essential additional documentation, including a Certificate of Completion of Planning, received from the Council in March. A decision will be conveyed to the Council...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 442 together. I approved Galway County Council's tender recommendations for the extension of the Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme to Shrule some time ago and I understand that the work is now underway. Mayo County Council's contract documents for the Kilmaine and Shrule Water Supply Scheme, which will be served by the extension from the Tuam scheme,...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (22 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: In allocating general purpose grant funding from the Local Government Fund, I have regard to the cost to each authority of providing all of its day-to-day services as well as such factors as the level of income available to each local authority from local sources and the overall funding available for these grants. General purpose grant allocations for 2006 amounted to some €875 million,...

Written Answers — Traffic Calming Measures: Traffic Calming Measures (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 565 and 583 together. The provision of traffic calming measures on non-national roads in its area, which would include the provision of pedestrian crossings, road traffic signs and rumble strips, is a matter for Meath County Council to be funded from its own resources, supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. Responsibility for national roads is...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 676 of 24 October 2006.

Written Answers — Irish Heritage Trust: Irish Heritage Trust (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: In July this year I announced the incorporation of The Irish Heritage Trust Limited with the mandate: to acquire properties of significant heritage value where there is a risk to such value, so as to provide for their proper conservation, maintenance and presentation; their public enjoyment and appreciation; and public access to them in perpetuity'. The Trust was finalised following receipt...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Taoiseach has recently announced the Government's commitment to promote and support the proposed Sutton to Sandyford ("S2S") cycleway and promenade. This project involves the upgrading, where necessary, and linkage of various existing sections of paths and cycleways, to form a continuous facility around the 22km seafront of Dublin Bay. The concept of S2S originated with a group of private...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: In 2006, a grant of €500,000 was allocated to North Tipperary County Council, under the EU Co-Financed Specific Improvements Grant scheme, for the Thurles Link Road, which is intended to link the R498 and the N62.

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: A Joint Industry Taskforce, comprising the Regional Newspapers Association of Ireland (RNAI), the Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association (CSNA) formerly known as the Irish Retail Newsagents Association (IRNA), Newspread and Eason Wholesale Ltd, and co-ordinated by National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI) was established and has been engaged in negotiations with my Department. The aim of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Tuam Town Water Distribution Scheme has been approved for construction in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 in conjunction with Stage 2 of the Tuam Main Drainage Scheme. Galway County Council's contract documents for the combined project were received in my Department earlier this month and are being dealt with as quickly as possible. Details of the areas...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 4 and 5 of 8 November 2006.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: Information requested from Donegal County Council in relation to the Council's application for a procurement/construction stage budget for the Malin Town Sewerage Scheme has recently been received in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 257 of 2 November 2006.