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Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I initiated a public consultation process in December 2005 on a review of the existing Part M (Access for People with Disabilities) of the Building Regulations and the related Technical Guidance Document (TGD) M. I asked interested parties to identify any deficiencies in the existing Part M/TGD M regime; and to suggest how they should be remedied. An excellent response has been received —...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Acquisition of Lands (Allotments) Act 1926 was repealed by the Local Government Act 1994. Section 67 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides that a local authority may take such measures, engage in such activities or do such things as it considers necessary or desirable to promote the interests of the local community in relation to a range of specified matters, including allotments,...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 322 and 333 to 336, inclusive, together. Stage 3 of the Enniscorthy Main Drainage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 as a scheme to commence construction in 2007 at an estimated cost of €13.5 million. A revised Preliminary Report for the scheme received very recently from Wexford County Council is being...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: Approval to award this contract issued to Waterford County Council on 2 November.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The detailed information sought is not available in my Department. National waste statistics for all waste streams are published by the Environmental Protection Agency. National Waste Reports were published in respect of the years 1998, 2001 and 2004. Two interim database reports have been published to provide data on municipal waste specifically (i.e. household and commercial waste) for...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Little Island Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. My Department is examining Cork County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme. The Council's proposal to lay certain sewers, including those for Clash Road, in advance of the rest of the scheme is also being considered and a decision will be conveyed to the Council as soon as...

Written Answers — Seanad Elections: Seanad Elections (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 58 of 13 June last. The informal all-party parliamentary group, which I chair, is continuing its consideration of the 2004 report on Seanad Reform.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 341 together. I expect a decision to issue in this case in the near future.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The Dromcollogher Sewerage Scheme, which is being advanced as a grouped project with schemes for Bruff, Hospital and Pallasgreen, is approved to advance through planning in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. My Department is awaiting submission of Limerick County Council's Preliminary Report for the project.

Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: Water services providers are required to recover the cost of providing water services from all non-domestic users of these services in accordance with the Government's water pricing policy, reflecting the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive. This requirement of cost recovery from the non-domestic sector involves the provision of meters, which are necessary to ensure that water...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: In accordance with section 10 of the Roads Act 1993, the classification of public roads, which includes national and regional roads, is a function of my colleague, the Minister for Transport. My Department has no responsibility in the matter. There is no statutory classification of strategic or non-strategic roads. My Department provides grants to road authorities under a number of grant...

Written Answers — Local Government Act 2001: Local Government Act 2001 (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 1561 of 27 September and 228 of 1 June 2006. The issue remains under review.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I expect a decision to issue in this case in the near future.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The provision and improvement of non-national roads in County Waterford is a matter for Waterford County Council to be financed from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. Grants totalling €635,091 were provided by my Department to Waterford County Council for this project over the period 2003 to 2005. In 2006, a grant of €366,000 was allocated to the...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The National Strategy on Biodegradable Waste promotes the reuse of textiles. In particular it advises householders to bring good quality textiles to charity and second-hand shops and encourages local authorities to accept waste textiles at recycling centres. There is currently competition between organisations for donations of textiles. Householders should exercise caution in relation...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The provision of a fire service, including the assessment of fire cover needs and the allocation of the appropriate level of resources to meet those needs, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities and my Department has no direct role in this matter. My Department supports the local fire authorities through the setting of general policy, the provision of capital funding, the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department has received no communication in relation to these works which, I understand, are a matter for the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The improvement and maintenance of non-national roads in County Kildare is a matter for Kildare County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. In 2006, the total grant allocation by my Department to Kildare County Council for improvement and maintenance works on non-national roads is €26,950,874. I am satisfied that this...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: The improvement and realignment of non-national roads and bridges in County Kildare is a matter for Kildare County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. In July this year, my Department sought applications from road authorities for funding under the 2007 EU Co-Financed Specific Improvements Grant Scheme. Kildare County Council...

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (8 Nov 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 334 of 4 October 2006. The position is unchanged.