Results 2,561-2,580 of 7,278 for speaker:Dick Roche
- Waste Management. (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I agree with the central thesis of the Deputy's question, which is that we must get the balance right. We had 76 local authority landfills in Ireland as recently as 1998, but that is down to 34 today. We are not oversupplied with landfill. There is a five-year supply in Dublin, but if one looks at the lead time, that is very tight. The situation in the rest of the country is somewhat...
- Waste Management. (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I do not wish to comment on anything that is in the planning process, but an extraordinary situation occurred where a company that had applied for planning permission and applied for an extension then suggested that it may not go ahead with the construction. I understand that the company has clarified the position recently. We must accept that we have to handle our own waste, including our...
- Waste Management. (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: There is planning permission down there for it. It makes sense that we have it because much of our key industry could be held hostage if we do not have the capacity. It is about getting the balance right. Where we have shown leadership, there has been a remarkable response, such as with the electronic waste. I could not have envisaged a situation 12 months ago in which Ireland would have...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: It is solved.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: Tens of thousands of people have been dealt with.
- Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The Revised Estimates Volume for 2006 provides for Appropriations-in-Aid of â¬1.203 billion in respect of health contributions. The latest available forecast suggests that the outturn will be â¬1.243 billion, giving a surplus of â¬40 million.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The provisional figure for development contributions levied by local authorities for 2005 is almost â¬520 million, based on figures returned by planning authorities for the Annual Planning Statistics 2005. Indicative projections for 2006 would suggest that development contribution receipts will be of a similar order this year. Levies under section 96(B) of the Planning and Development Act...
- Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 511 and 524 together. I have no plans at present to introduce legislation in this area.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: On 5 November, I announced the publication of a consultation paper containing proposals to revise the exempted development regulations to ensure that they support the use of renewable energy for domestic users, for example to permit the installation of small wind turbines without planning permission in certain circumstances. I am arranging for a copy to be sent to the Deputy. The deadline...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The extension of the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme from Shrah to Westport is approved for construction in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07 at an estimated cost of almost â¬13m. Mayo County Council's Contract Documents for the scheme are being examined in my Department and will be dealt with as quickly as possible.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is managing the construction of a new Visitor Centre to serve Ballycroy National Park, County Mayo on behalf of my Department. OPW is currently examining tenders received for the construction of the Visitor Centre; it is expected that a contract will be awarded soon with a view to commencing work early in 2007.
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: All buildings under my Department's control are occupied, apart from a number of small cottages located within the National Parks, which are vacant pending refurbishment. A number of national monuments, owned by the Department, are managed by the Office of Public Works and any security that might be required at individual monuments or security costs in relation to them is a matter for the OPW.
- Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: Responsibility for driver licensing operates under the aegis of my colleague the Minister for Transport.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 517 to 519, inclusive, together. In September 2004 the Government confirmed the Office of Public Works (OPW) as the State's lead agency in flooding, to be tasked with delivering an integrated, multifaceted programme aimed at mitigating future flood risk and impact. My Department has not received requests from local authorities for funding in respect of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: My Department has a number of vehicles in use throughout the country for which authorised staff are issued with fuel cards. Fuel is purchased principally from Esso and Statoil outlets and costs arising since the beginning of 2002 amount to â¬145,126. My Department has also more recently purchased a quantity of biofuel from Biogreen Energy Products Ltd. at a cost of â¬1,815.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: As part of a national campaign to improve operational efficiency and to reduce leakage from public water supply systems, capital funding of â¬4 million for water conservation measures has been allocated to Louth County Council under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07. Under the national water conservation programme, local authorities are first required to establish...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The information is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as is possible.
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (7 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: According to information supplied to my Department by local authorities in July this year, private operators provide the waste collection service in 17 local authority areas, a combination of private operators and local authorities provide the service in 15 local authority areas and local authorities provide the service in 2 areas. A waiver scheme is in place in 3 of the 17 privately operated...
- Written Answers — Energy Rating for Buildings: Energy Rating for Buildings (2 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The Interdepartmental Group on the Implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive are finalising the Building Energy Rating label to be issued for new dwellings commencing on or after 1 January 2007, in the light of feedback from stakeholders who were consulted on an initial draft of the label. The definitive draft of the label will shortly be submitted for my approval....
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2006)
Dick Roche: The improvement of non-national roads in its area is a matter for Cork County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. I understand that the total estimated cost of the Midleton Northern Relief Road is approximately â¬1,778,000 and my Department has approved grant assistance of â¬1,333,225 towards the cost of the project. From 2002...