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Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: We are talking about ten percentage points above the target at present.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: Ten percentage points above——

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: One can jig it whatever way one wishes.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: Our target is 13 percentage points above the 1990 figures. There is no point in adding the 13 percentage points to the ten percentage points. That would be a miscalculation and I am sure that is not the Deputy's intention. The target we have to reach is ten percentage points from our present levels. We are above our target and the challenge is huge. A whole spectrum of measures is needed to...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: I do not disagree with the Deputy that there would be value in looking at the issue but we should not take a lesson from the UK. As we are aware it is using the arguments about climate change and meeting the Kyoto targets as a thinly veiled excuse to develop the nuclear debate. The Deputy is correct in saying that society will have to meet the challenge and that Government direction alone...

Nuclear Policy. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The recent submission by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to the British energy review consultation process affirms the Government's position on general nuclear power and, in particular, UK nuclear policies. The Government's concerns over the current and future UK policy on nuclear energy relate to the potential impact on the environment and health of Irish...

Nuclear Policy. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The hypotheses on which Deputy Cuffe bases his assertions is false. I suspect the Deputy knows just how false it is. No À la carte attitude can be adopted in the contribution to the EU budget. I could debate long and hard with Deputy Cuffe on my personal views on EURATOM. I did so during the course of the Convention on the Future of Europe. Ireland and Austria stood alone on that issue and...

Nuclear Policy. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: No, I intend to respond fully to Deputy Stagg's question.

Nuclear Policy. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The answer is simple. Taking court action against the UK is the appropriate course of action. We will deal with that when we come to Deputy Stagg's question. I do not disagree with the Deputy on diverting funding from EURATOM activities to renewables. Some of our neighbours are even investing in cleaning up their nuclear messes. If the Deputy has any doubts on the Government's view on nuclear...

Nuclear Policy. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The recent European Court of Justice decision is about where the dispute between Ireland and the United Kingdom concerning Sellafield should be litigated. It does not deal with the merits of the dispute itself. In 2001, the Government instituted legal proceedings against the United Kingdom before the tribunal provided for under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The advice...

Nuclear Policy. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: I thank Deputy Stagg and acknowledge that he has been most supportive on this issue during my period in office. The judgment of the European Court of Justice is most interesting, especially if one reads it in the context of the earlier opinion given by the Advocate General. A most interesting new law was enacted on the jurisdictional right of the European Court of Justice in matters relating...

Nuclear Policy. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: Deputy Stagg is correct, but there are outstanding issues. Among other things, Ireland will have to consult the European Commission on what exactly the new order means. I was not avoiding Deputy Stagg's question on iodine tablets, I would have welcomed the opportunity to discuss them. However, the issue of iodine tablets is a matter for the Department of Health and Children. I am sure the...

Nuclear Policy. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: I did not see Deputy Stagg's question.

Nuclear Policy. (13 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The issue of iodine tablets was raised. Deputy Stagg will be pleased to learn that nuclear safety is not a matter for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (8 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The number of additional staff sought by local authorities for the introduction of the rental accommodation scheme and the number approved is set out in the table below. In the main, these posts are contract posts which are subject to review by after 12 months. Local authority Number Sought Number Approved Cavan County Council 2 2 Clare County Council 4 4 Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (8 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: Based on information supplied by local authorities, the number of permanent posts in local authorities at 31 March 2006 (expressed in whole time equivalents) and the changes in comparable figures from June 2003 are set out in the table below. In addition to the permanent staff, local authorities employed 3,098 additional staff at 31 March 2006 (whole time equivalents), including contract...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (8 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: All eligible projects submitted under the Social and Community Facilities Capital Scheme will be appraised against the assessment criteria which are set out in guidelines issued to local authorities. When this appraisal process is complete a number of projects will be selected for grant aid. It is envisaged that allocations will be made to successful projects by the middle of this year.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The North East Roscommon Water (Augmentation) Scheme is approved for construction under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07 at an estimated cost of €7.12 million. Further consideration will be given to Roscommon's County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme on receipt of the additional information my Department requested from the Council last April. Approval...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (8 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: In March 2006, I approved allocations totalling €18.56 million on built heritage projects for the present year. This will be spent on the conservation and restoration of some of the premier built heritage properties in the country in public ownership as well as certain privately owned properties. These proposals include a provision of €6 million for the scheme of architectural protection...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (8 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The information requested is not available in my Department in the form requested. South Dublin County Council together with the three other Dublin local authorities forms a waste management planning region, for which Dublin City Council is the lead authority. Dublin City Council has acquired a premises in the South Dublin administrative area intended for use as a materials recovery facility....