Results 381-400 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (4 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 to 218, inclusive, together. My Department has received 278 applications for the Interim Compensation for Winter 2010/11 Scheme. So far, 53 of these applications have been deemed to be invalid and 141 have been approved for payment. Of these, the payment of the â¬1,000 has been completed on 115 applications. A further 84 are being assessed. In total, it...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 â 2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Wicklow. Three contracts under the Arklow Sewerage Scheme are included in the Programme amongst the list of contracts in the county to start in the period 2010 â 2012. The major...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (4 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. The levying and collection of rates are matters for each individual local authority. However, I have urged local authorities to exercise...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (4 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. The levying and collection of rates are matters for each individual local authority.
- Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (4 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: The Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2009 provide a strong statutory framework for combating litter pollution. Under the Acts, the primary management and enforcement response to littering must come from the local authorities. Therefore, it is a matter for each local authority to decide on the most appropriate enforcement actions in their areas, taking account of local circumstances and...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: The information requested in respect of payments made by my Department between 2007 and to date in 2010 is set out in the following table. This does not include costs associated with the Planning Tribunal; payments of this nature by agencies or bodies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the agency or body concerned. Area Solicitor/Barrister Name Description of Services Amount...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: Following the evaluation of the report received by my Department on 8 October 2010 from the Office of Public Works (OPW), a meeting was held recently between my Department and OPW to clarify certain technical issues concerning the proposed work. The OPW since provided to my Department further information requested at the meeting and a response will issue shortly.
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (4 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: For projects requiring consent of planning authorities or national authorities, Directive 85/337/EEC as amended provides for environmental impact assessment (EIA) where there is likely to be a significant effect on the environment. Peat extraction is listed in Annex 2 of the Directive, making it a matter for Member States to determine the thresholds or criteria beyond which EIA is required...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 â 2012 , a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Waterford. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some â¬75 million in County Waterford during the three year period of the Programme....
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 215 together. The adoption of individual development contribution schemes is a reserved function of the locally elected members of each planning authority. It is a matter for the members to determine the level of contribution and the types of development to which they apply. Section 149 of the Local Government Act, 2001 provides that every function of...
- Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: Under the Wildlife Acts and the EU Birds Directive I have certain responsibilities relating to the protection of wild birds and their habitats. The Wildlife Acts 1976 and 2000 provide for the making of orders relating to the provision of open seasons for the hunting of protected game birds and mammals. The game birds in question include various species of geese and duck. The hunting season...
- Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 224 together. My Department is reviewing the suitability of lands in the area in question for designation as a Special Protection Area (SPA). If I decide that lands should be formally proposed for designation then my Department will notify, and consult with, landowners and land users in the area. Maps of the proposed lands will be made available as...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: The current rate of landfill levy is â¬30 per tonne.It has been agreed by Government that this rate should be increased to â¬50 per tonne in 2011. As the Waste Management Acts limit any increase in the landfill levy to a maximum of â¬5 in any financial year it will be necessary to enact new legislation to implement the agreed increase to â¬50 in 2011. In March 2010 I published for...
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: The significant places of public worship grants scheme is funded under the built heritage capital programme of my Department. The Heritage Council is responsible for the administration of grants under the scheme including the call for applications, assessment of applications and awarding of grants. I understand from the Heritage Council that the application for funding in respect of the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: My Department provides support to various groups involved in social partnership. Grants are provided towards the administrative and general expenses of a number of organisations and bodies that provide information, research or representative services in the housing area. This funding assists such organisations in the delivery of housing objectives and services. Funding is provided through...
- Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: That is not true.
- Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: I reduced rates.
- Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: I did.
- Adjournment Debate Matters (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: Could I just-----
- Adjournment Debate Matters (3 Nov 2010)
John Gormley: I am happy to answer Deputy à Caoláin's question. The writ for Donegal must be moved by the Government Chief Whip. That is a fact.