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- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Work is underway in drafting an amendment to the Control of Dogs Acts and I hope to publish my proposals in the near future. The process has included discussions with a number of organisations, bodies, public agencies and interests active in the area. The draft Bill proposes to give statutory effect to the recommendations of the Working Group that had been established to review the management...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: My Department's authorised non-industrial staffing level is 1,205 and the industrial permanent staffing level is 116. On 1 October, 2009 staffing levels for non-industrial staff were 77 less than the authorised number and 10 less at industrial level and all grades are affected. My Department has restructured its Business Units in order to deliver on its key objectives and to comply with...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 180 and 181 together. My Department is currently drafting the necessary legislation to give effect to the Government's decision to introduce a Mayor of Dublin. Given my intention to hold mayoral elections next year it will be necessary to have the relevant legislation in place well in advance, and I will be bringing my proposals in this regard to Government in...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Having regard to the definition of waste in Council Directive 2006/12/EC on waste (the framework waste Directive), section 4 of the Waste Management Act, 1996 defines waste as any substance or object belonging to a category of waste specified in the First Schedule of the Act or for the time being included in the European Waste Catalogue "which the holder discards or intends or is required to...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: While the provision of waste facilities to meet the objectives of the relevant statutory waste management plan is primarily a matter for the local authorities, recycling, recovery or disposal of construction and demolition waste in accordance with statutory requirements is specifically the responsibility of the producer. I am satisfied that Ireland has an adequate network of fully licensed or...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The combined Dromcollogher, Hospital, Pallasgreen and Bruff Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. Local authorities were asked in July to submit an assessment of needs for water and sewerage services to my Department by 23 October 2009. These assessments will form a key input to the development of the 2010 to 2012 Water...
- Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 186 to 188, inclusive, together. The primary role of my Department in electoral matters is to provide an appropriate policy and legislative framework for a modern and efficient electoral system. Within this framework, local returning officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the actual conduct of elections and referenda, including the...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (8 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The information requested is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I am pleased to bring the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 before the Seanad. If there is one clear point to be made about planning, it is that planning is about people, not buildings. Good planning can bring enormous benefits to individuals and communities. It allows them to prosper and develop in the long term. It ensures good quality homes are provided as well as areas...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I am sure it is. The amendment aims to improve the throughput of An Bord Pleanála and secure a higher compliance rate with the statutory objective period of 18 weeks for appeals. Section 29 provides for an increase in the maximum fine to â¬5,000 for a summary offence under the planning Acts and an increase to â¬1,500 in the maximum daily fine for a continued offence. Section 31 amends...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Yes. There is probably too much heat being used.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I commend the Bill to the House.
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: The Government has decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities by introducing this charge on all non-principal private residences, including private rented accommodation, holiday homes and any other residential property that is not the owner's sole or main residence. The charge has been set at â¬200 per annum. When the Bill was at Second Stage in the Houses, it was indicated...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 944 and 1015 together. The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 945 to 947, inclusive, 952, 954, 956, 969, 973 and 999 together. The Government has decided to broaden the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge on all non-principal private residences. The charge 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...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I understand that payment has been issued in this case in recent days, following the receipt of a tax clearance certificate.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Rates are local property taxes that are levied by local authorities on commercial properties rateable under the Valuation Act 2001. The determination of the annual rate on valuation which is applied to property valuation to calculate rates is a decision taken locally by the elected members of a local authority in their annual budget. I have no plans to introduce a rates subsidy scheme that...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: I am aware that many apartment management companies do not permit the drying of clothes on balconies in the lease/letting agreement. The Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Design Standards for Apartments (2007) state that communal facilities for drying clothes may be provided in well-ventilated areas in some larger schemes. Where such communal facilities are not provided, the Guidelines...
- Written Answers — Designated Areas: Designated Areas (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: Following the notification of my intention to designate South Dublin Bay & River Tolka Estuary Special Protection Area in May 2008, one appeal, from the Dublin Port Company, was made to the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board for its consideration. The Board heard the appeal on 2 July 2009. Having considered the scientific evidence presented by my Department and by the appellant, the...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (6 Oct 2009)
John Gormley: A summary of the information requested, where available, is set out in the tables below for the period from 1999 â 2003 and for the period from 2004 to the end of September 2009. Detailed information on the cost of attending engagements overseas is currently being compiled in respect of my own travel since June 2007 and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. However,...