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Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Organisation of Working Time (General Exemptions) Regulations, 1998 provide that persons employed in certain activities are exempt from the application of Sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 which deal with rest periods and intervals at work. This exemption applies to employees engaged in the production, transmission or distribution of water. Article 4 of...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: To be taxed as a commercial vehicle, a vehicle must be constructed or adapted for that purpose and used solely in the course of trade or business. In cases where an RF111A Goods Only Declaration is required, an income tax registration number is now routinely sought. A PPS number may be acceptable in certain circumstances. Under Article 3 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing)...

Written Answers — Hazardous Waste: Hazardous Waste (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Decisions on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control licences are the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The monitoring and enforcement associated with licensed activities, including accident prevention and emergency response measures that provide for the protection of the environment, are also a matter for the EPA. Under the Environmental Protection Agency Acts...

Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 72 and 117 of 19 October 2010 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Government in the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of the charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. The Act places the onus on the owner to assess his or her liability in the first instance and there is no obligation on local...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The information sought is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 1449 of 29 September 2010. My Department still awaits Galway County Council's design review report for the scheme. I understand that the Council expects to submit its report to my Department very shortly.

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Ireland will meet its greenhouse gas emission limitation target for the purposes of the Kyoto Protocol in the period 2008-2012. The Climate Change Bill will, on enactment, provide the framework for the significant structural change necessary across all sectors of the economy and society to achieve an effective transition to a low-carbon future. Work on the Heads of the Bill is at an advanced...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 and 227 to 229, inclusive together. In January 2007, my predecessor as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government placed a Preservation Order on nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street under the National Monuments Acts. The Preservation Order was made on the grounds that the buildings are a monument, the preservation of which is of national importance...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Following the Government decision not to proceed with implementation of electronic voting in Ireland, an Interdepartmental Task Force, chaired by my Department, was established to bring the project to an orderly conclusion and to oversee disposal of the equipment and termination of storage arrangements. The Task Force aims to complete its work as soon as possible. In considering options for...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested in respect of temporary contract/agency staff employed by my Department and Non-commercial State Agencies under its aegis is set out in the following table:- DoEHLG No. of temporary contract staff in 2008 Salary plus EPRSI* cost in 2008 No. of temporary contract staff in 2009 Salary plus EPRSI cost in 2009 Civil servants 109 €967,974 18 €193,021 State...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Government in the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of the charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. With some exemptions, the charge applies to a residential property that is not the sole or main residence of the owner. Income...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (20 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 234 to 236, inclusive, together. Cutting or drainage works of any nature are no longer permitted without my consent on the 31 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) where the derogation expired last year. My Department is not aware of any turf extraction for commercial purposes on any SAC. Turf extraction for commercial purposes in SACs and Natural Heritage...

Written Answers — Dublin Docklands Development Authority: Dublin Docklands Development Authority (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: All interest accruing on the Becbay loans for which the Dublin Docklands Development Authority was liable was fully paid up to the end of 2008. According to the Authority's 2009 Annual Report and Accounts, the Authority's liability arising from its participation in the Becbay joint venture company at the end of 2009 comprised a principal guarantee of €29.1 million on its 26% share of the...

Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 117 together. The role of my Department during a severe weather event is to ensure that the local authorities are prepared to respond promptly to ameliorate the worst effects in relation to those aspects of an emergency for which they have direct responsibility, and that they act in co-operation with the other principal response agencies – An Garda...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 73 and 108 together. Ireland signed the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters on 25 June 1998. Progress towards ratification of the Convention is closely aligned with work at EU level and, in that context, the European Union has adopted two Directives as part of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes was published in July 2009 and, since then, its recommendations have provided an important input to Government and Ministerial consideration of options for expenditure reduction. As far as my own Department is concerned, expenditure provisions for 2010 are set out in the Revised Estimates for Public...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: My Department published a request for tenders on www.etenders.gov.ie on 24 September 2010 with a view to establishing a panel of independent experts to assist as necessary in the review of planning legislation, policy and guidance within the development plan and development management systems at local level. Issues raised with my Department across a number of planning authorities, and the...

Written Answers — Electoral Commission: Electoral Commission (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 87together. The Programme for Government, agreed in 2007, contains a commitment to the establishment of an independent Electoral Commission. The renewed Programme for Government, agreed in October 2009, reaffirms this commitment and identifies a range of responsibilities which the Commission will be mandated to fulfil. An independent Electoral...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 79 and 81 together. From 2004 to 2009 my Department had an interim role in the management of this legacy site in a manner which is consistent with good practice and minimisation of risk to human health and the environment. Accordingly, my Department arranged for the decontamination and demolition of the buildings on site and, post-demolition, arranged for the...