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Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: The number of staff employed at Managerial level, (Manager and Director of Services) in Sligo County Council (figures include Sligo Borough Council), as expressed as whole time equivalents and returned to my Department for the years 2004 to 2008, and to date are as follows: Year Numberof posts Numberof posts filled 2004 5 5 2005 5 5 2006 5 4 2007 5 5 2008 6 6 As of March 2009 6 6...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: The primary aim of Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Rural Housing published by my Department in 2005 is to achieve a balance between the accommodation of rural housing needs and the need for development to be sustainable in economic, social and environmental terms. The Guidelines set out four rural area types that exist countrywide i.e. rural areas under strong urban...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: Under the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000, each planning authority is required, for the purpose of protecting structures, or parts of structures which are of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest, to include in its development plan a Record of Protected Structures (RPS) for its functional area. This...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: Work has been ongoing for some time in my Department in drafting measures to provide for statutory regulation of dog breeding establishments within the dog control legislative regime. The issues involved are complex and required detailed consideration. This process has included discussions with a number of organisations, bodies, public agencies and interests active in this area. Following...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: As a general principle, I believe that it is important to achieve the necessary co-ordination, and where possible rationalisation, of consent procedures and the removal of unnecessary regulation. When the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill was published on 3 June, I indicated that I would introduce, by way of committee stage amendments, new provisions aimed at better integrating the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: Under section 247 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, a person who intends to make a planning application may, with the agreement of the planning authority concerned, enter into consultations with the authority in relation to the proposed development and application. During any such consultations, the planning authority is required to advise the person concerned of the procedures...

Written Answers — Disability Act: Disability Act (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: My Department's Sectoral plan, as provided for in section 36 of the Disability Act 2005, was developed in consultation with people with disabilities to assist the Department and local authorities in supporting an inclusive society with accessible buildings, facilities, services and information. There are statutory provisions, codes of practice and guidelines available to assist local...

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: In the main, property occupied by the Department is acquired through the OPW and rent is paid by that Office. However, in certain circumstances the Department has been required to rent property pending the sourcing of suitable long-term accommodation by the OPW. In mid-2006, the Department leased temporary office accommodation for a period of one year at a total cost of €14,560, pending...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 475 and 476 together. At the end of June 2009, An Bord Pleanála had 1,844 cases on hand, a decrease of 36% compared to 2,875 for the same period in 2008. The specific information sought in relation to 2009 is set out in the following table. > 6 months > 8 months > 10 months > 12 months Appeals on hands (as at 6th July, 2009): 198 107 67 43 Information in...

Written Answers — Docklands Development: Docklands Development (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 477, 478 and 499 together. The Government established the Cork Docklands Development Forum in December 2007, to promote the effective coordination and delivery of sustainable public investment in key infrastructure, to facilitate regeneration, and incentivise private investment in Cork Docklands. The Forum was also tasked to address options in relation to...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: The National Strategy on Biodegradable Waste, published in April 2006, envisages that 80% of biodegradable municipal waste will be diverted from landfill by 2016. It also views the separate collection and subsequent biological treatment of organic waste to generate compost as having a critical role in minimising the use of landfill into the future. While the provision of waste facilities in...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: Rates are local property taxes that are levied by local authorities on commercial properties that are 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. In order to support economic activity and...

Written Answers — Charters of Rights: Charters of Rights (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: I have no responsibility in relation to the matter raised in the Question.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: In accordance with the provisions of Department of Finance Circular 4/79, the Department pays a delegate allowance to qualifying officials for attendance at certain meetings abroad. The table sets out the total amount spent on payment of the delegates allowance to officials during the period from 01 January 2006 to 30 June 2009: Year Amount 2006 €90,833.83 2007 €100,083.24 2008...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: I understand that the Question refers to the overall Development Contributions balance at 31 December 2008. The accounting code of practice requires local authorities to submit their Annual Financial Statements by 1 July. The information provided is for all city and county councils and is based on the un-audited Annual Financial Statements for 2008 as submitted to my Department or, where...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: Under the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (Noise) Regulations 1994, a person may seek an order in the District Court to have noise giving reasonable cause for annoyance abated. The procedures involved have been simplified to allow action to be taken without legal representation. A public information leaflet outlining the legal options available to persons experiencing noise nuisance...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: The Burtonport, Dungloe, Glenties and Gweedore Sewerage Schemes are included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 – 2009. Tender Documents for the Dungloe and Glenties schemes are under examination in my Department but further information is awaited from Donegal County Council with regard to the possible linking of Burtonport to the Dungloe scheme....

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: Donegal County Council has submitted a proposal to my Department to replace a pipeline in the Rosses Regional Water Supply as an advance contract of mains rehabilitation under its Water Conservation Programme. This proposal is under examination in my Department and will be dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 490 and 492 together. In February 2009, my Department set out details of the financial requirements for local authorities relating to the overall management of their capital and current accounts. These arise from the requirements for Government finances as a whole to be managed in accordance with the Stability and Growth Pact established under the Maastricht...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (7 Jul 2009)

John Gormley: The annual charge proposed under the Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 is set at a modest level of €200. I do not consider that this will act as a disincentive to business activities relating to rental income from non principal private residences.