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Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1107 to 1110, inclusive, together. The information requested is set out in the following tables: Minister No of staff Grade/Salary Scale John Gormley 2 Executive Officer 2.5 Clerical Officer Minister of State No of staff Grade/Salary Scale Michael Finneran 2 Clerical Officer Michael Kitt 2 Executive Officer 1 Clerical Officer Máire Hoctor*...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: The Glenties and Dungloe Sewerage Schemes are being advanced as a combined project and are included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009. My Department is awaiting submission of Tender Documents by Donegal County Council for both locations.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: The Gweedore Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009. Donegal County Council's Design Review Report for the scheme, received last week, is being examined in my Department.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: Phase 2 of the Kildare Water Supply Scheme (Castlewarden to Ballygoran) is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009. Kildare County Council's revised contract documents for the scheme are awaited in my Department.

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: I am currently finalising the White Paper on local government, which I hope to publish shortly following Government consideration.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: My Department is represented on the Interdepartmental Committee to implement the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. My Department's areas of responsibility under the Convention are being dealt with via the Disability Act 2005 Sectoral Plan.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: The information requested is set out in the tables. The allowances and expenses detailed are those paid directly to me and to the Ministers of State attached to my Department since the formation of the Government following the 2007 general election. Minister John Gormley TD € Ministerial Monthly Allowance 20,709.39 Travel & Subsistence 6,985.83 Official Entertainment Expenses...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (27 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: A total of €19 million is included in the 2009 Estimates for Public Services and Summary Public Capital Programme in respect of my Department's built heritage capital programme. The final provision and its more detailed breakdown will be available on publication of the Revised Estimates Volume by the Department of Finance. Details of the relevant annual grant schemes funded through the...

Commemoration of the Ninetieth Anniversary of the First Dáil (20 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: Ceann Comhairle, Cathaoirleach Seanad Éireann, a dhaoine uaisle go léir, is onóir domsa mar cheannaire An Comhaontas Glas a bheith anseo i dTeach an Árd Mhéara ar ócáid cheiliúradh 90 bliain Chéad Dháil Éireann. Is minic agus mé ag léamh stair na tíre seo a rith liom misneach agus fís na fir agus an t-aon bhean amháin, Countess Markievicz, a sheas sa seomra seo 90 bliain ó...

Seanad: Commemoration of the Ninetieth Anniversary of the First Dáil (20 Jan 2009)

John Gormley: Ceann Comhairle, Cathaoirleach Seanad Éireann, a dhaoine uaisle go léir, is onóir domsa mar cheannaire An Comhaontas Glas a bheith anseo i dTeach an Ard Mhéara ar ócáid cheiliúradh 90 bliain Chéad Suí Dháil Éireann. Is minic agus mé ag léamh stair na tíre seo rith sé liom misneach agus fís na fir agus an t-aon bhean amháin, Countess Markievicz, a sheas sa tseomra seo 90...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: The Government announcement on 14 October 2008 confirmed that the decentralisation of my Department's Headquarters to Wexford (270 posts) will proceed as planned. However the transfer of posts to the three other locations in the South East — Waterford (225 posts), New Ross (125 posts) and Kilkenny (62 posts) — is being deferred pending the outcome of a review in 2011 in light of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: Durrow is one of the towns in the Laois Grouped Towns Sewerage Scheme, which is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 at an estimated cost of €39 million. Contract documents for the treatment plants element of the scheme are with my Department and will be dealt with as quickly as possible. Contract documents for the networks element of the scheme have not...

Written Answers — Ministerial Correspondence: Ministerial Correspondence (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: A reply to the correspondence referred to in the Question, dealing with the nomination of Clonmacnoise for inscription as a World Heritage Site, has recently issued from my Office. The preparation of a draft Management Plan for Clonmacnoise is nearing completion, and will then be made publicly available. Members of the Oireachtas, local public representatives, interest groups and the general...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: Turf cutting may continue as normal on the vast majority of bogs in 2009. A small number of bogs are protected because they are nature conservation sites of European importance under the EU Habitats Directive. As such, these have been designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). For 32 raised bog SACs, which were nominated for designation in 1999, turf cutting is due to come to an end...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: Waste management services have traditionally been provided at a local level, with individual arrangements being locally determined and tailored to local circumstances. The present legal framework, as determined by the Oireachtas, reflects this. In accordance with section 52 of the Protection of the Environment Act 2003, the determination of waste management charges, and any associated waiver...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 285 and 286 together. The position on this matter was most recently set out in reply to the Dáil Adjournment item on 5 June 2008 and in reply to Question Nos. 347, 348 and 349 of 9 July 2008. The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has published a new amended Standard Recommendation on the use of aggregates as infill for civil engineering and road...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: While I am keeping the overall employment position in the local Government sector under regular review having regard to the need to deliver quality front line services, including in areas which have experienced high population growth, my ongoing consultations with the Department of Finance in this regard will take account of the Government position in relation to the reduction of the public...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: I intend to bring forward proposals in the near future for legislative change to allow for the introduction of spending limits at local elections. It is my intention to have the limits in place for the local elections to be held in 2009. The Programme for Government contains a commitment to examine spending limits at local elections as part of the Green Paper on Local Government. Submissions...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: I refer to Question No. 497 of 30 September 2008. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2008)

John Gormley: In accordance with electoral law, a person must be eighteen years of age or over in order to vote at local elections. 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.