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- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Work is under way in drafting an amendment to the Control of Dogs Acts and I hope to publish my proposals in the near future. The draft Bill proposes to give statutory effect to the recommendations of the working group that had been established to review the management of dog breeding establishments. The working group recommended that a dog breeding establishment be defined as 'a premises...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (21 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: A reply to the parliamentary question will issue within the week.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (21 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 475 of 20 October. The position is unchanged.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (21 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: In general, planning permission must be obtained for the erection of an antenna support structure or mast. There are no legislative provisions in relation to the minimum proximity a telecommunications mast can be located to schools or houses. There are certain exemptions from planning permission for the placement of antennae on masts by a statutory undertaker. These include - the attachment...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The Government has decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge on all non-principal private residences. The charge, which is set at â¬200, is payable by the owners of private rented accommodation, holiday homes and any other residential property that is not the owner's sole or main residence. While detailed guidance has been provided to local authorities...
- Written Answers — Departmental Representation: Departmental Representation (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: My Department has written to the Clonmacnois Action Group confirming that a liaison person from the Department has been nominated for contact purposes.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The Government has decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge on all non-principal private residences. The modest charge, which is set at â¬200, is payable by owners of private rented accommodation, holiday homes and any other residential property that is not the owner's sole or main residence. The most important exemption under the Local Government...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The Government has decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge on all non-principal private residences. The charge, which is set at â¬200, is payable by the owners of private rented accommodation, holiday homes and any other residential property that is not the owner's sole or main residence. While detailed guidance has been provided to local authorities...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 479 and 493 together. The combined Dromcollogher, Hospital, Pallasgreen and Bruff Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009 and a Preliminary Report in respect of the scheme has been submitted to my Department. Local authorities were asked in July to submit an assessment of needs for water and...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The Government has decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge on all non-principal private residences. The charge, which is set at â¬200, is payable by owners of private rented accommodation, holiday homes and any other residential property that is not the owner's sole or main residence. In devising the charge, it was intended that it should be as...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: A total of â¬3.289m was paid to Meath County Council in the years 1998 â 2003 in respect of the one-stop-shops in Ashbourne, Dunshaughlin and Duleek. Details of these payments are set out in the table below. It is understood that the offices provide a range of services in the programme areas of roads, sanitary services and housing. These services are managed centrally and delivered...
- Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: In order to be able to vote at elections and referenda in this jurisdiction, a person's name must be entered in the register of electors for a constituency in the State in which the person ordinarily resides. Postal voting is provided for in electoral law in respect of certain categories of person who are entered in the register of electors. The Electoral Act 1992 provides for postal voting...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Details of all major water and wastewater schemes that are included for funding by my Department, together with the estimated cost of each project, are set out in the Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009 which is available in the Oireachtas Library. The Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009 includes schemes where construction was ongoing at the start of the programme...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 490, 491 and 500 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 966 of 6 October 2009.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The closing date for the incentivised early retirement scheme has been extended to 23 October 2009 and therefore the final figures for staff in my Department availing of the scheme are not available. However, based on the applications approved to date there will be 38 administrative staff, 21 professional and technical staff, 8 Local Government Audit Service staff and 11 Met Eireann staff at...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The Kilmallock Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 â 2009. Limerick County Council's amended DBO Contract Documents for the scheme are under examination in my Department and are being dealt with as quickly as possible. This examination will take account of the priority attached to the scheme and relevant contracts in the...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The Adare Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009. In accordance with devolved procedures for schemes costing less than â¬5m, Limerick County Council is not required to submit contract documents to my Department for approval but may advance the scheme through to tender invitation. Local authorities were asked in July 2009...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I presume the Question refers to the Circular issued by my Department in February 2009 setting out details of the financial requirements for local authorities relating to the overall management of their capital and current accounts. The Government set a limit of â¬200 million for the contribution that the local government sector can make to the deterioration in the General Government...
- Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: My Department has been the lead partner of this 5-year pilot project, which has promoted farming for conservation in the Burren. The project received 75% funding from the EU LIFE Programme and my Department has contributed the remaining 25%, with additional technical assistance and expertise being provided by Teagasc. The project was designed to deliver a practical blueprint for the...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Details of all major sewerage schemes included for funding by my Department are set out in the Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009 which is available in the Oireachtas Library. Additional information in relation to progress on individual contracts under this Programme may be obtained from the relevant local authority. Local authorities were asked in July 2009 to submit an...