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Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (27 May 2009)

John Gormley: It is unclear what specific correspondence is referred to in the question. I refer to the reply to Question Nos.19 and 22 of 7 May 2009. I now understand from Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) that over 35,700 BER certificates have been issued to date this year in respect of dwellings.

Written Answers — Special Protection Areas: Special Protection Areas (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The person in question appealed to have part of his land included in, and part of his land excluded from, the Special Protection Area (SPA) for the Hen Harrier in Co Kerry. My Department will shortly be writing to the applicant informing him of the outcome of this appeal. On receipt of this, he will be able to have an individual farm plan drawn up by a qualified farm planner and submitted to...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The EPA's latest report on Drinking Water Quality, The Provision and Quality of Drinking Water in Ireland 2007-2008 notes that non-compliances with the fluoride standard are almost entirely due to excessive dosing of fluoride by water services authorities. The EPA has attributed the compliance rates of 91.1% and 87.6%, for public water supplies and public group schemes respectively, to...

Written Answers — UN Climate Change Summit: UN Climate Change Summit (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The Cabinet Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security recently met on 29 April last. The next meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security has not been scheduled but is likely to take place before the Summer with further meetings as required during the remainder of 2009.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: Matters relating generally to animal health and welfare are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. As indicated in previous replies on this matter, 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. This process has included...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: Further to the reply to Question No. 498 of 6 May 2009, Wexford County Council has recently made application to my Department for the continued funding of the Taghmon, Piercestown and Castlebridge Sewerage Schemes. This application is currently under consideration and a decision will be notified to the Council as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The information requested is not available in my Department. As management of water treatment plants falls to water services authorities and the Group Water Sector, as appropriate, the information requested can be sought locally.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The Claregalway Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 – 2009 with one element included for funding under the Serviced Land Initiative component of the Programme. Galway County Council's contract documents for the scheme are being examined in my Department and are being dealt with as quickly as possible. Last month, my Department,...

Written Answers — Local Government Ethics: Local Government Ethics (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The ethical framework that applies to local authority councillors and employees is contained in the Local Government Act 2001 and Codes of Conduct that have been issued under that Act. The Act requires such councillors and employees to maintain proper standards of integrity, conduct and concern for the public interest. It also provides that they may not accept any reward or favour for...

Written Answers — Polling Stations: Polling Stations (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: Under electoral law, returning officers are responsible for all matters in relation to the conduct of elections, including the provision of polling stations. The information requested is not available in my Department. The law provides that local authorities, in making polling schemes, shall endeavour to appoint polling places which allow the returning officer to provide at each place at...

Written Answers — Local Authority Archives: Local Authority Archives (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: Local authorities are required by Section 80 of the Local Government Act 2001 to make proper arrangements for the management, custody, care and conservation of their records and archives and to provide public access to their archives. In order to support and encourage local authorities, my Department established a subsidy scheme whereby local authorities may recoup 50% of the salary of an...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 360 to 362, inclusive, together. A scheme to extend the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme from Shrah to Westport is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009. My Department is awaiting Mayo County Council's application for sanction to progress the scheme to construction on the basis of the tenders received by...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The Kildare Town Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009 at an estimated cost of €21.4 million. My Department is currently examining Kildare County Council's tender report and recommendation, recently received, for the wastewater treatment plant element of this scheme. I understand that the Council expects to submit the...

Written Answers — Habitats Regulations: Habitats Regulations (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The threat to biodiversity and habitats by non-native invasive plant and animal species is widely recognised. My Department is currently preparing new Habitats Regulations, which I expect to make later this year, and which will include provision to prohibit the sale and distribution of non-native plants and animals that are known to pose a threat to native species and habitats.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: I will be responding to the Deputy's request to meet the delegation in question shortly.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: Under motor tax law, exemptions from motor tax relate primarily to State-owned and emergency vehicles and there are no proposals to change the current position. However, relevant concessions for disabled drivers, including exemption from motor tax, are contained in the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 made by the Minister for Finance and administered...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: Under Article 6 and Schedule 2, Part 2, Class 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, advertisements exhibited at the entrance to any premises, relating to any person, partnership or company carrying on a public service or a profession, business or trade at the premises are, subject to certain conditions, exempted development. It is a matter for a person carrying on a relevant...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: The provisions governing local authority membership and local authority employment are set out in sections 13 and 161 of the Local Government Act 2001. Under section 13 of the Act, a person employed by a local authority who is not the holder of a class, description, or grade of employment designated by order under section 161 is disqualified from being elected or co-opted to, or from being a...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 372 together. Substantial funding towards local authorities' water conservation programmes, including the replacement of old pipework in the public network, is provided under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme. It is open to each authority to prioritise any necessary pipe replacement in its own area from their grant allocation....

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 May 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 to 376, inclusive, together. The Government is considering the position in relation to Haulbowline having regard to works and investigations undertaken since 2003 under the aegis of my Department. My Department does not intend to publish the documentation referred to in the question on its website. However, I would be happy to furnish a hard copy of the...