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Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Apr 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 (25 Apr 2006)

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

Written Answers — Local Government Act: Local Government Act (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: The issue of the creation of new town councils and their prospective functional responsibilities features in discussions held from time to time with local government interests and representative associations throughout the country as the opportunity arises. I am considering the steps necessary to commence the relevant provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 to permit the establishment of...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 427 of 6 April 2006. Local authority staffing increased by over 25% in the period 1997 to 2003 and I am continuing to keep the overall employment position in the sector under regular review, having regard to the need to deliver quality frontline services and achieve value for money within the parameter of Government policy on public service employment...

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: My Department has paid for legal advice or assistance from outside legal advisers in 2004 and 2005 in accordance with the details set out in the following table. Purpose Legal Adviser Amount paid in 2004 Amount paid in 2005 â'¬ â'¬ Legal actions being taken by Ireland against the Sellafield MOX plant Philippe Sands 1,040 288 Legal actions being taken by Ireland against...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: While some of the larger local authorities employ their own legal advisers, this is not the case for any of the specialised agencies operating under my Department's aegis.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: Following the recent retirement of its legal adviser, my Department has arranged with the Office of the Attorney General for the secondment to us of an advisory counsel in the near future.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: Under long-standing electoral law in this country, the compilation and publication of the register is a matter for the relevant city or county council. It is the duty of local authorities in law to ensure, as far as possible, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the register. This is not a slight function for the local authorities, but a central function. In carrying out this work, local...

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: I believe that is a good idea, and legislation is coming forward in that regard.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: It is already recognised.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: Does the Deputy welcome the change?

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: There was a fair amount of that in Donegal.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: Experienced in that regard.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: The Deputy has a high opinion of Ulster.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: It is in the guidance sent to local authorities that one is not entitled to vote in an area where one owns a holiday home.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: It is in my speech.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage. (25 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: I wish to share time with the Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, and he will take five minutes. I welcome this opportunity to debate in the House tonight the important issue of the electoral register. As the House is aware, entry on the register is key to giving reality to the individual's right and responsibility to participate in the democratic system. There are a number of problems with the...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (6 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: In law, the preparation of the register of electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the co-operation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the register. Their work in this area includes the carrying out of house-to-house inquiries, delivery of registration forms and running local awareness campaigns. I...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: Electoral law sets out a procedure for the nomination of candidates including a provision enabling a candidate to include, on his or her nomination paper, and which subsequently appears on the ballot paper, a reference to the registered political party of which he or she is a candidate. Persons who are not members of a political party may enter on the nomination paper the expression...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Apr 2006)

Dick Roche: The operation of public water supply services is the responsibility of the local authorities and I have no direct function in the matter. However, I understand that the source of supply for these areas of County Mayo is Sligo County Council's Lough Talt water supply scheme and that, as a result of ongoing improvements by Mayo County Council to the distribution network within its functional...