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Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 May 2006)

Dick Roche: Roscommon County Council's Design Review and Water Services Pricing Policy Reports and Implementation Strategy for these water supply schemes are being further examined in my Department following receipt of additional information from the Council and I expect a decision to issue shortly. Following approval by the Department, the Council will be in a position to prepare Contract Documents for...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 May 2006)

Dick Roche: The Kilmallock Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 as a scheme to commence construction in 2007. My Department approved Limerick County Council's brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare Contract Documents for the scheme in July 2005. The Council's proposals in relation to the consultants' fees and Planning Stage Budget for...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (10 May 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 and 105 together. Responsibility for the security and safe storage of manual voting electoral materials (such as ballot boxes, stamping instruments, and stationery) is a matter for the Returning Officers, who are statutorily responsible for conducting the polls. Accordingly, similar responsibility was assigned to Returning Officers to make the necessary...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (10 May 2006)

Dick Roche: Under the Waste Management (Farm Plastics) Regulations 2001, producers — i.e. manufacturers and importers — of farm plastics (silage bale wrap and sheeting) are required to take steps to recover farm plastics waste which they have placed on the market or alternatively to contribute to, and participate in, compliance schemes to recover the waste in question. The Irish Farm Film Producers...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (10 May 2006)

Dick Roche: To date, nine eskers have been protected as candidate Special Areas of Conservation because of the presence of orchid-rich grassland, a priority habitat under the EU Habitats Directive. However eskers without this habitat have not been prioritised for such protection. Eskers with ancient trees may warrant protection by designation as Natural Heritage Areas. Interested parties may contact my...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Facilities: Sport and Recreational Facilities (10 May 2006)

Dick Roche: Section 67 of the Local Government Act 2001 empowers local authorities to promote the interests of the local community in relation to amenity, recreation and other functions. This includes the provision of sports, games and similar activities and general recreational and leisure facilities such as playgrounds. It is a matter for each local authority to determine the extent to which these...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (10 May 2006)

Dick Roche: In March 2006 648.3 hectares (1,602 acres) at Luggala were acquired for Wicklow Mountains National Park by my Department for €1.725m. This was the first acquisition for the Park during the past five years. Over the years, the Government has pursued a policy of increasing the number and size of our National Parks where possible. This has resulted in a growth in the number of National Parks...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (10 May 2006)

Dick Roche: There are currently 24 staff employed in Wicklow National Park, including temporary and seasonal staff, as shown in the table. Two positions are currently vacant, Divisional Manager and Temporary Guide, and will be filled shortly. The positions of Divisional Manager, Regional Manager, District Conservation Officer, Head Conservation Ranger and General Operatives also carry responsibilities...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (10 May 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department is actively pursuing measures against the unlawful sale and use of glue traps, including in some instances where details were provided by the Irish Council Against Blood Sports. Actions include inspections by National Parks and Wildlife staff of shops or other outlets which may be offering these traps for sale.

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: In the event of a natural, technological or environmental disaster inside the European Union, the European Community Mechanism for Civil Protection provides for Member States to request assistance in the form of interventions from other Member States where domestic emergency services need support to cope with the particular disaster. The Mechanism is operated by an EU Civil Protection...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: The provision and improvement of non-national roads in County Galway is a matter for Galway County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by my Department. In August 2005, local authorities were invited to submit applications to my Department for consideration for funding under the 2006 EU Co-Financed Specific Improvements Grant Scheme. In 2006...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 479 and 506 together. Under the Planning and Development Act 2000 and associated regulations communications masts require planning permission. The Regulations do, however, set out certain exemptions in this area including, subject to certain conditions, the attachment of additional antennae to an existing antenna support structure, the erection of an antenna...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 257 of 30 March 2006. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: The European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters) Regulations 2005 prescribe minimum storage capacities for livestock manure and other substances on farms. The storage capacity required for pig manure must be in place by 31 December 2006. The storage capacity required for other livestock manure must be in place by 31 December 2008. I have no proposals to amend...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 482 and 483 together. Consideration of the issues arising from recent scientific advice on the implementation of the Nitrates Action Programme is being advanced by my Department, the Department of Agriculture and Food and Teagasc with a view to developing a formal submission to the European Commission this month.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: Under the Planning and Development Act 2000 a person who has carried out unauthorised development is guilty of an offence: unauthorised development includes development which is not carried out in accordance with the terms of the planning permission. A planning authority may issue an enforcement notice in connection with an unauthorised development requiring such steps as it considers...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department does not directly provide financial assistance to community groups to draw up design plans for their localities. Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, a planning authority may prepare a local area plan for any particular area within its functional area. A local area plan must be made in respect of an area that is designated as a town in the most recent census of...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 240 of 26 April 2006.

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: On 14 February 2006, Monaghan County Council was authorised by my Department to proceed to invite tenders for the construction of a new County Library in Clones. Further progression of the project is now a matter for Monaghan County Council.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 May 2006)

Dick Roche: Under the Waste Management (Farm Plastics) Regulations 2001, producers — i.e. manufacturers and importers — of farm plastics (silage bale wrap and sheeting) are required to take steps to recover farm plastics waste which they have placed on the market or alternatively to contribute to, and participate in, compliance schemes to recover the waste in question. The Irish Farm Film Producers...