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Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (7 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department provides capital and current funding for local authorities for a wide range of schemes and programmes. The funding amounted to some €2.9 billion in 2005. Generally, this funding is independent of local authority fees and charges and such income is not a substitute for funding from my Department.

Written Answers — Air Quality: Air Quality (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The EPA's Ambient Air Quality in Ireland Report 2004 (available in the Oireachtas Library) contains details of the monitoring and assessment of national air quality, and incorporates data from all air quality monitoring stations operated by the EPA and local authorities. Air quality was good throughout the country in 2004 and complied with all air quality standards in force for all pollutants.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: It is a matter for local authorities to adopt a scheme for the establishment and operation of Strategic Policy Committees in accordance with guidelines issued by my Department. I understand Fingal County Council has been in communication with the Fingal Community Forum (a nominating body for the Community/Environment pillar) with a view to finalising the remaining nominations in accordance...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 426 of 6 April 2006.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 428 of 6 April 2006.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: While in general local authorities do not require sanction from my Department to engage consultants, sanction may be required in instances where local authorities wish to charge consultants' fees against projects funded by my Department. Local authorities are in all cases required to comply with guidelines issued by the Department of Finance in relation to the employment of consultants, and...

Written Answers — Local Government Act: Local Government Act (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The Local Government Act 2001 modernises the legislative framework, supports community involvement with local authorities in a more participative local democracy and underpins generally the programme of local government renewal. The 2001 Act also facilitates improved access, interaction, linkages and service provision for all towns and areas with their respective county councils. I am...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229 and 230 together. In relation to traditional housing estates, with their own front and back gardens, I have already stated my position that these estates should be taken in charge by the planning authorities when they have been completed by the developer in accordance with the terms of the planning permission. The Planning and Development Act 2000 contains...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: I understand that all outstanding bog top-up payments due to the persons named have been made.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The information requested is not yet available in my Department. Local authorities have been asked to supply it and, when it is received and collated, I will send it to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The provision and improvement of non-national roads in County Donegal is a matter for Donegal County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. Over the period 2003 to 2005, grants totalling €967,314 were provided by my Department for improvement works on the R245 Milford to Carrigart road in the vicinity of Cratlagh Wood, under the...

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (1 Jun 2006)

Dick Roche: The Irish Farmers' Association was one of a number of organisations and bodies consulted by my Department in 1999 on proposals being developed for the application of the polluter pays principle to water and waste water services. The Association indicated inter alia their view that charging for water and waste water services should be based on the use of these services by the individuals,...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (31 May 2006)

Dick Roche: The Chief State Solicitor's Office, who assist in relation to purchases of land by my Department, have advised that full legal contract documents should be provided when dealing with such transactions.

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (31 May 2006)

Dick Roche: Top up payments must be calculated by reference to the size of the land holding acquired by my Department. At present, my Department is arranging to have a survey carried out on plots purchased in the area referred to in the question, including the one purchased from the person named. Monies outstanding will be paid on completion of the survey.

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (31 May 2006)

Dick Roche: I understand that a cheque issued to the person named on 23 May 2006.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (31 May 2006)

Dick Roche: The contract for the provision of wastewater collection and treatment systems for the seven locations in the pilot programme is currently in progress. Three of the schemes are expected to be completed by September and the remainder by the end of the year. Performance monitoring of each scheme will commence immediately after commissioning and I will be asking the National Rural Water...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (31 May 2006)

Dick Roche: The Killybegs Sewerage Scheme has been approved for construction under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 at an estimated cost of €17.5m. Donegal County Council's Preliminary Report and Water Services Pricing Policy Report for the scheme are under examination in my Department and a response will be conveyed to the Council within the next few weeks. Following...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (31 May 2006)

Dick Roche: The Ennis Town Water Supply Treatment Scheme is approved for construction under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 at an estimated cost of €6.6m. I approved Clare County Council's tender documents for the scheme in October 2005, and authorised the Council to deliver the tender process. I understand that the Council now expects to be in a position to invite tenders...

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (31 May 2006)

Dick Roche: Lagarosiphon major has recently been detected and identified by the Central Fisheries Board as a major threat to the ecology of Lough Corrib. In response, my Department has established a task force representative of the public bodies concerned to determine and promote appropriate measures for the control, and if possible the elimination, of this invasive species. I expect shortly to finalise...

Written Answers — Conservation Grants: Conservation Grants (31 May 2006)

Dick Roche: On 24 May 2006 my Department requested the applicant to complete and submit the necessary documentation to enable the grant to be drawn down. On receipt of properly completed documentation, this will be processed immediately.