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Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 place controls on 10 breeds of dogs or crosses thereof. The controls, which must be observed when the dog is in a public place, require that these dogs, or types and crosses thereof, must be kept on a strong short lead [up to 2 metres in length] by a person over 16 years of age who is capable of controlling them and that they are securely muzzled. The...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (2 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 — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The Department of Transport is responsible for administering the on-line motor tax system, www.motortax.ie. I am informed by that Department that at present approximately 85% of the current vehicle fleet is eligible for on-line taxing. Of those vehicles eligible, over 51% are currently being processed on-line.

Written Answers — Departmental Procurement: Departmental Procurement (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested in the question covering 2008, 2009 and 2010 to date is set out in the following table. Company Details Enterprise Stationery Limited, Lurgan, Northern Ireland 24 orders for printing and supply of file covers, folders and document wallets2008 - €9,9152009 - €2,8692010 - €2,192**4 orders to the value of €2,192 were placed after this contract lapsed in...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (2 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: My Department is participating in the Inter-Departmental Group on Administrative Burden Reduction which is being led by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in order to achieve the 25% target set by Government in 2008 for the reduction in the cost of the administrative burden of domestic regulation on business by 2012. My Department has examined its primary and secondary...

Written Answers — Local Government Review: Local Government Review (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The findings and recommendations in the Report of the independent Local Government Efficiency Review Group, published in mid July, are being considered by me and by Government in the appropriate policy and financial contexts. As recommended in the Report, I propose to establish an implementation group with an independent chairperson to oversee implementation of relevant recommendations.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: As indicated in the reply to Question Nos. 11 and 92 on 19 October 2010, a dedicated Cabinet Committee has been engaged in finalising the policy decisions for inclusion in the White Paper on Local Government, including future policy in relation to town government. I intend to publish the White Paper as soon as possible following completion of the Government's deliberations.

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Establishments: Dog Breeding Establishments (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Dog Breeding Establishments Act was signed by the President on 21 July, 2010 following its passage through the Oireachtas. It is intended that the Act will commence in early 2011. Prior to the commencement of the Act and in line with provisions contained therein (Section 15(4)), my Department intends to publish for public consultation draft guidelines in relation to the operation of dog...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 86 to 88, inclusive, together. On 15 July 2010 I published a Draft Statement of Waste Policy for public consultation. This set out the various elements being considered as part of the development of a new national waste management policy for the coming decade and beyond by developing a resource-based and sustainable waste policy for Ireland. The Refuse...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: My Department has no function in determining the number or location of any industrial or waste management facilities nationally. The EPA is the national repository for waste management statistics and the most recent available information in respect of waste infrastructure can be found in the 2008 National Waste Report available on the EPA's website at www.epa.ie/downloads/pubs/waste/stats/.

Written Answers — Strategic Infrastructure Development: Strategic Infrastructure Development (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 90 and 92 together. In general, I am precluded, under section 30 of the Planning and Development Acts from exercising any power or control in relation to any individual planning application or appeal with which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála is or may be concerned. The strategic consent process under the Planning and Development (Strategic...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The following Table lists the expenses paid to members of the Building Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB) in respect of the years in question. All expenses are paid in accordance with Department of Finance guidelines on travel and subsistence. BRAB member 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 to date Jack Callanan â'¬0.00 â'¬0.00 â'¬736.48 â'¬610.69 â'¬4,187.68 Johnny McGettigan â'¬0.00...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (28 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The following Table lists the expenses paid to members and substitute members of the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board in respect of the years in question. All expenses are paid in accordance with Department of Finance guidelines on travel and subsistence. Board Member 2006€ 2007€ 2008€ 2009€ 2010 to date€ Sean Duignan 8,573.31 9,722.98 13,147.63 2,377.47 1,420.42...

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 471 and 474 together. The renewed Programme for Government contains a commitment to introduce charges for water in a way that is fair, significantly reduces waste and is easily applied. Proposals are being developed by my Department on the approach to be taken to the installation of water meters in approximately 1.2 million households connected to public...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each County and City Manager is responsible for staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 475, 476 and 477 together. I am aware of the recent tragic events at the Magyar Alumimum Zrt. owned alumina plant in Ajka, Hungary. In Ireland, decisions on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) licences are the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The monitoring and enforcement of conditions attaching to IPPC licences,...

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: My Department set out details of the financial requirements for local authorities relating to the overall management of their capital and current accounts in 2009 and 2010. These arise from the requirements for Government finances as a whole to be managed in accordance with the Stability and Growth Pact established under the Maastricht Treaty, and the associated limitation on budget...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 445, 448, 459, 460, 461 and 463 of 12 October 2010 which sets out the current position on this matter.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (27 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I have no plans to amend the Building Control Act at this time. The statutory process for the registration of the title of "architect", which was introduced by the Building Control Act, 2007, is a key element in ensuring appropriate standards of competence in the architectural profession and is also an important consumer protection safeguard.