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Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: The application referred to in the Question to have lands excluded from a Special Area of Conservation was received by my Department in July. The first step in such an appeal is to have the case reviewed internally. Regional staff in my Department have recently assessed the lands in question and a recommendation will be made shortly. A decision will be communicated to the applicant as soon...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: The provision and improvement of non-national roads in County Mayo is a matter for Mayo County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. In 2005, my Department sought applications from road authorities for funding under the 2006 EU Co-Financed Specific Improvement Grants scheme. The initial selection of projects to be submitted for...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: The Gweedore Sewerage Scheme is approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007, at an estimated cost of €25.2 million. Donegal County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme is under examination in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible. Following approval of the Preliminary Report the Council will be in a position to...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 524 and 530 together. In law, the preparation of the Register of Electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the co-operation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register and to review progress in this regard as appropriate. Local authorities must publish the draft...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: The records on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) indicate that the number of drivers that currently stand disqualified is 17,253 some 28 of these disqualifications are penalty point related. The Garda Síochána are supplied by my Department, on a weekly basis, with an electronic extract from the National Driver File which provides details in relation to each driving licence...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Finuge Village is part of Phase 1 of the Kerry Villages Waste Water which is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 as a scheme to commence construction in 2007. My Department is currently awaiting submission by Kerry County Council of a Preliminary Report for the scheme. However, I understand that the Council is also developing a countywide strategy to...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Milltown is part of Phase 1 of Kerry County Council's proposal to refurbish a number of village sewerage schemes which has been included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. I understand that the Council is currently assessing tenders for the sewage collection system for Milltown and has advertised for expressions of interest from prospective tenderers for the...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 528, 529 and 531 together. The Commission on Electronic Voting concluded in its Second Report on the Secrecy, Accuracy and Testing of the Chosen Electronic Voting System, which was published on 4 July 2006, that it can recommend the voting and counting equipment for use at elections in Ireland, subject to further work it has recommended. The Commission made...

Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Does Deputy English have any friends?

Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Have a bit of manners.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: If Deputy Kenny contacts me with a question about a tribunal, I will ensure that my answer is as helpful as possible.

Disclosures relating to the Mahon Tribunal: Statements (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Will Mountbatten's murderer be there, too?

Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: It is a very important day for the Deputy.

Disclosures relating to the Mahon Tribunal: Statements (3 Oct 2006)

Dick Roche: Can he be that dull?

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued the following reports regarding the water quality in Ireland's waterways in the past year: Phosphorous Regulations National Implementation Report 2005, Water Quality in Ireland 2005 Key Indicators of the Aquatic Environment, and Environment in Focus 2006 Environmental Indicators for Ireland. The Water Quality in Ireland 2005 Key...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: The 2006 provision for my Department will be used for the purposes intended and managed in accordance with Public Financial Procedures. At this stage in the year I anticipate that the provision should be sufficient to meet demands and that savings, if any, will be relatively small.

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: North Tipperary County Council has submitted a proposal to my Department for the provision of a new fire station at Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary. Funding in this regard was not included in the 2006 Fire Services Capital Programme. However, the provision of such funding will be considered in future years having regard to overall demands on the fire service capital programme, the priorities of...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: In relation to unauthorised waste activities, it is a matter for the relevant individual local authorities and/or the Office of Environmental Enforcement to investigate any instances or reports of illegal disposal of waste and take any appropriate action in relation to such cases. My Department has no direct function in the matter. The arrangements made by local authorities or by the Office...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: The Achill Sound Sewerage Scheme has been approved under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme since June 2005. In common with all projects funded under the Programme, my Department funds the capital costs associated with the provision of services to meet the requirements of the existing domestic population. The additional marginal capital cost of servicing non-domestic...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (28 Sep 2006)

Dick Roche: Papers in relation to this case are currently being examined in my Department with a view to resolving issues regarding responsibility for the upkeep, repair and maintenance of the access way and also the liability for any claims resulting from the exercise of the right of way in relation to the land offered for sale.