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- Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: I did notice. I am saying to them "Do not do that either", but they do have to be funded.
- Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: This is one way of funding them. We are depending on the funding coming from motor taxation. It is a ludicrous system, but that is the system we have.
- Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: We need to change that system.
- Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: That is precisely what we are doing in today's budget.
- Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: We are beginning to broaden the system. Earlier today, I listened to guffaws from the opposite side, along with sneering and taunts about cycling.
- Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: In most sophisticated European cities people promote cycling.
- Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: That is the situation in Denmark and Amsterdam.
- Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: So you people can go off in your big cars or cycle if you want.
- Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: By the way, we have maintained investment in public transport. That is one of the achievements of the Green Party in government.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: My Department's Sectoral plan, as provided for in section 36 of the Disability Act 2005, was developed in consultation with people with disabilities to assist the Department and local authorities in supporting an inclusive society with accessible buildings, facilities, services and information. There are statutory provisions, codes of practice and guidelines available to assist local...
- Written Answers — Courthouse Restoration: Courthouse Restoration (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: A proposal was previously received in my Department from Monaghan County Council in relation to borrowing to fund essential repairs to the exterior of the Courthouse in Castleblayney. That proposal was not proceeded with and subsequently the Council engaged consultants to prepare a feasibility study on the cost of refurbishing the entire building. It is understood that the report is due to...
- Written Answers — National Spatial Strategy: National Spatial Strategy (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 298 of 8 October 2008 and 155 of 1 October 2008.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: The information requested in relation to the state bodies and boards under the aegis of my Department is set out in the table below. The budget figures listed refer to funding provided by my Department to the agencies. Some agencies are funded by local authority contributions or own resources from fees etc. A combination of income from the Department, local authorities and own resources...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: The Moville/Greencastle Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2007 as a scheme to begin construction in 2009. My Department is awaiting submission of Donegal County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: My Department has funded a pilot programme, put forward by the National Rural Water Monitoring Committee, to test a range of new, small-scale wastewater collection and treatment systems under Irish conditions. The objective of the pilot programme is to evaluate new approaches to meeting the wastewater collection and treatment needs of rural communities and to examine the potential role for...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: Under the decentralisation programme, all Dublin based operations of my Department are being decentralised, with the exception of Met Ãireann, ENFO and a small co-ordination section which it is proposed to retain in Dublin to assist with the Department's Dáil and other business. A total of 682 Dublin based posts will be transferred to four locations in the South East: Wexford (270 posts);...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: Section 254 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides for a licensing system for the placement of various structures and appliances on, under, over or along a public road, including maps for indicating directions or places. This licensing system enables a local authority to exercise control over the placing of structures on roads to prevent traffic hazards arising. The Planning and...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 1395 of 24 September 2008. In my role as a statutory consultee on draft development plans and as part of the public consultation processes on the Mayo County Development Plan at draft and material amendment stages, my Department expressed serious concerns that the draft county settlement strategy did not accord adequate priority to the development of...
- Written Answers — National Heritage Areas: National Heritage Areas (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: In May 2008 I published details of my intention to revise the boundaries of three Special Protection Areas in Dublin Bay. This was done through radio and newspaper advertisements as well as direct notification to affected landowners and interested parties. A small number of parties have made submissions on my proposals. Once these have been duly considered, I intend formally to designate...
- Written Answers — Environmental Impact Statements: Environmental Impact Statements (14 Oct 2008)
John Gormley: I have no function in relation to the project in question.