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Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 and 355 together. The EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings, which was transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2006 — 2008, introduced a requirement for a Building Energy Rating (BER) system. Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), which operates under the aegis of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: The Waterville Water Supply and Sewerage Scheme is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009. Kerry County Council's tender recommendation for the provision of the water and waste water treatment plants at Waterville is under examination in my Department and a decision will be conveyed to the Council shortly.

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: In accordance with electoral law, a person must be eighteen years of age or over in order to vote. This is consistent with the position in most countries, including the EU Member States. While electoral law is subject to ongoing review, there is no proposal at present to reduce the voting age in Ireland.

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: I appointed the Lismullin Advisory Committee to advise me on the conduct of the archaeological works at Lismullin, carried out under the Directions issued on 12 June 2007 by my predecessor as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Committee concluded that preservation in situ of the national monument at Lismullin was neither feasible, nor in the best interests of...

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: No such request has been received by my Department, nor by the Lismullin Advisory Committee.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: I assume the Question refers to the provisions of Section 5 of Part 2 of the Building Control Act 2007, which will introduce a number of amendments to the existing fire safety certification process. A Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) is currently required before construction work commences on new non-domestic buildings and apartment blocks and extensions to, or material alteration /change of...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: Each local authority manager who wishes to participate in the Performance Award Scheme must submit a statement of objectives to the Committee for Performance Awards (CPA) for the Local Government sector for approval. In the case of eligible grades other than the manager, the objectives must first be agreed with the manager and then be considered and approved by the CPA. Awards are determined...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: Grantstown Lake is situated within Grantstown Wood Nature Reserve, which is owned and managed by my Department and is visited by staff of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department on a regular basis. As part of the management objectives for the reserve my Department is seeking to allow fishing on the lake on a controlled basis and to that end has contacted the Southern...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 368 to 370, inclusive, together. In the context of the introduction of the licensing system provided for in the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, the facility in question applied to the EPA for, and was granted, an Integrated Pollution Control Licence. Such licences encompass the full range of environmental impact of an activity, including the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: I assume the question refers to the full-time or part-time employment of retired civil servants as part of the staffing of my Department. I am not aware of any retired civil servants who are employed in my Department on a full-time or part-time basis. Retired civil servants are engaged by my Department from time to time for specific and time-bound tasks or projects. Such engagements are...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (19 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: Liability for motor tax on any vehicle arises when the vehicle is first used in a public place following registration of the vehicle by the Revenue Commissioners and assignment of Irish number plates. Issues in relation to registration are a matter for the Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (19 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: I assume the Question refers to the registration of quarries. Section 261 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 introduced a once-off system of registration for all quarries, except those for which planning permission was granted in the 5 years prior to the commencement of the section on 28 April 2004. Under the registration system, quarry operators were required to supply full details of...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (19 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: 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 cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register. Authorities were required to publish the final Register for 2009/10 by 1 February 2009 and this is now available for checking. Individuals not on the...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (19 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: Primary responsibility for the protection and improvement of water quality within their functional areas is assigned to the relevant local authority under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts and related legislation. The EPA exercises general supervision in relation to the performance of these functions by local authorities. In addition, the Brosna river is covered by the draft...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: Arrangements are currently being finalised in my Department to ensure that the Cycle to Work Scheme, as introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008, can be availed of by members of staff in my Department within the coming weeks. The scheme will further enhance the implementation of the Department's Workplace Travel Plan which was launched in October 2008 as part of our participation in the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Scheme: Water and Sewerage Scheme (19 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: The Dunmanway Regional Water Supply Scheme is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. My Department is awaiting submission of Cork County Council's revised Contract Documents for the scheme.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: All staff in my Department are on salary pay scales set out and approved by the Department of Finance. Local authorities and the following bodies are within the remit of my Department: Affordable Homes Partnership An Bord Pleanálá Environmental Protection Agency Housing Finance Agency Limerick Regeneration Agencies Local Government Computer Services Board Local Government Management...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (19 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together. In order to be able to vote at elections and referenda in this jurisdiction, a person's name must be entered in the register of electors for a constituency in the State in which the person ordinarily resides. Postal voting is provided for in electoral law in respect of certain categories of person who are entered in the register of...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (19 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: 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 cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register. Authorities were required to publish the final Register for 2009/10 by 1 February 2009 and this is now available for checking. Individuals not on the...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (18 Feb 2009)

John Gormley: In general, planning permission must be obtained for the erection of an antenna support structure or mast. Under Article 6 and Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, certain classes of development carried out by a statutory undertaker authorised to provide a telecommunications service are, subject to specified conditions, exempted development for the purposes of the...