Results 3,281-3,300 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Waste Disposal. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: That is what I said. I have quoted that.
- Waste Disposal. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: I am happy that a comprehensive review is almost completed. It will deal in detail with the best options for the future. The most important thing is that we divert biodegradable waste from landfill. That is our biggest task in the context of the Landfill Directive. The best way to do that is to issue the new food regulations. I hope Ireland will be one of the leading countries in doing...
- Local Authority Levies. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: 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 ongoing requirements for Government finances as a whole to be managed in accordance with the Stability and Growth Pact established under the Maastricht Treaty and the associated limitation on budget...
- Local Authority Levies. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: There is a requirement for clarity. The Deputy referred in his question to a prohibition on the spending of development levies. There is no such prohibition. Our intention is to ensure we have as much flexibility as possible. I am conscious of the needs of the local authorities and, indeed, I have spoken to the managers. I understand how difficult the situation is. However, it should be...
- Local Authority Levies. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: I have them here.
- Local Authority Levies. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: Yes.
- Local Authority Levies. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: No, I am not saying that. There is no prohibition on it being spent but it requires the council to speak directly to my Department to see if it is possible under the circumstances. I will supply the Deputy with all the details. He asked about county and city councils and the figures are detailed in the reply. There is no blanket ban on these councils spending money. That is simply not...
- Local Authority Levies. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: At the risk of repeating myself, the Deputy states in his question that there is a prohibition on spending of all development levies. That is not the case, there is no such prohibition in place. However, we must comply with the Maastricht criteria and we are doing that through intensive dialogue with the various local authorities. My officials are working intensively on that.
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: In October 2008, as part of budget 2009, the Government announced its intention to introduce a â¬200 charge on non-principal residences and I have arranged that the legislation necessary to give effect to this measure will be published today. The charge will apply mainly to the owners of residential rental property, holiday homes and vacant properties unless the vacant property is...
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: No, I do not. The Deputy knows I am not here to give my personal views. I am speaking as a member of the Government.
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: We are anxious to ensure there is an adequate income stream, particularly at local government level. I am awaiting the deliberations and conclusions of the Commission on Taxation with a certain curiosity. I hope it will broaden the base of local government funding. The most significant aspect of today's legislation, and I have not heard if the Opposition parties welcome it----- 3 o'clock
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: It is available and is-----
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: It is there and is being published today.
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: The Deputy knows very well what is in the legislation.
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: It has been outlined. The Deputy knows only too well what is in it.
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: It is a â¬200 charge on non-principal residences which will be collected locally. Due to the abolition of rates 30 years ago, there has been a depletion in revenue streams for local authorities.
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: This is historic. It is the first time that we have introduced any form of revenue raising for local authorities since that time.
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: Motor tax is not collected locally. This is important. It was put forward as an idea for local funding but the Deputy must ask himself whether it is the best way of funding local government.
- Tax Code. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: That is the question. The legislation is available and I ask the Deputy not only to read it, but also to welcome it.
- Water Pollution. (24 Jun 2009)
John Gormley: Achieving and maintaining high quality bathing water at designated bathing water sites is a priority for my Department, the Environmental Protection Agency and the relevant local authorities, given the important role that our beaches play in attracting tourists and providing recreational opportunities for local people in a safe and clean environment. The EPA's report on the quality of bathing...