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- Written Answers — Radon Gas Emissions: Radon Gas Emissions (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: The Government, largely through the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII), has, for many years now, worked towards assessing the extent of the radon problem throughout the country. Between 1992 and 1999 the RPII carried out a comprehensive National Radon Survey to measure radon concentrations in Irish homes. The principal objective was to identify the scale of the radon problem...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 166 together. I also refer to the reply to Question No. 167 on today's Order Paper. Details of all major water and sewerage schemes included for funding by my Department are set out in the Water Services Investment Programme 2007 â 2009 which is available in the Oireachtas Library. Additional information in relation to progress on individual...
- Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 162 and 163 together. Monitoring at permanent and mobile monitoring stations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local authorities confirms that air quality in Ireland is good. Air quality assessment is the responsibility of the EPA and air quality management a matter for local authorities informed by air quality measurement data. Air quality...
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: As Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, I am precluded, under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, from exercising any power or control in relation to any individual planning application, or appeal, with which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála is or may be concerned.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: Section 34 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 empowers a planning authority to grant planning permission for development, subject to or without conditions, or to refuse it, having regard to the proper planning and sustainable development of the relevant area. Conditions may include a requirement for the completion and maintenance of watermains and drains. Where a planning application...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: The operation and management of public wastewater infrastructure, including control of emissions, is a matter for the relevant water services authority. Appropriate capital works relating to the control of emissions are funded by my Department in the provision of new or upgraded infrastructure. Methane is an odourless gas, which in the case of wastewater infrastructure, is most usually...
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: Having regard to available budgetary resources, priority will be given under the scheme this year to those wishing to sell their interest in the 32 raised bog sites which were nominated for designation as Special Areas of Conservation in 1999. For these sites, the derogation given by the Government, which allowed the continuation of turf cutting for personal domestic use, expires in 2009....
- Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: These allegations are under examination in my Department.
- Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: 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, Returning Officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the conduct of elections and referenda, including the selection, appointment and training of polling station staff to take the poll on...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: As Minister, my role is to provide the necessary statutory and policy framework within which individual development contribution schemes are adopted by each local authority. Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides that planning authorities may levy development contributions in respect of public infrastructure and facilities provided by, or on behalf of, the local...
- Environmental Policy. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: When the process and timeline for the review of the programme for Government are agreed, I will be discussing with my colleagues in government the environmental policy priorities which we will continue to pursue so as to ensure that the Government's ambitious agenda in this regard is delivered and indeed enhanced. We have made significant progress on our environmental priorities in the two...
- Environmental Policy. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: As much as I would like to reveal to the Deputy the elements of the review, I think he will understand that these are matters for the respective parties in government and much of the review process will have to remain confidential and the process and the timeline have not yet been agreed. One aspect that has been flagged already and I have spoken about it is the idea of a climate change...
- Environmental Policy. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: I have stated in the House on previous occasions that I believe there are flaws in the legislation as proposed by the Labour Party and I have outlined some of those flaws to the House. It is our intention to continue to strengthen environmental legislation. The Deputy asked about the White Paper on local government. I agree this will have to be published following the consultation with the...
- Environmental Policy. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: I ask the Acting Chairman to remind me to answer Question No. 23 when the time comes.
- Waste Disposal. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: Under the Waste Management Acts the statutory responsibility for hazardous waste management planning, including such wastes generated by incineration, rests with the Environmental Protection Agency, which has recently published the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2008-2012. The plan sets out the scope of legislative controls in relation to hazardous waste management and contains...
- Waste Disposal. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: I am not sure what Deputy Hogan means when he speaks about the signing of contracts. The contracts to which he refers were signed two years ago.
- Waste Disposal. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: The Deputy is talking about hazardous waste facilities. This is a matter for the EPA and for the contractor, whichever company that may be. As I outlined, the EPA has done extensive work on this. The National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2008-2012 is a statutory document prepared by the EPA in accordance with the Waste Management Acts 1996-2008. It also satisfies the Hazardous Waste...
- Waste Disposal. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: I do not understand what the Deputy means when he speaks about making a statement.
- Waste Disposal. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: I did not say that.
- Waste Disposal. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: Local residents must be informed. Developments must go through the normal planning and licensing procedures. I do not understand what the Deputy is saying about making statements. Planning legislation requires that cognisance be taken of the policy of the Minister/Government.