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Written Answers — Dual Mandate: Dual Mandate (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 264 together. Under section 13(1) of the Local Government Act 2001, a person is disqualified from being elected or co-opted to, or from being a member of, a local authority if he or she is a member of the European Parliament. Under section 2(4) of that Act, reference to being disqualified from election or co-option includes disqualification from...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: New emissions based VRT and motor tax systems were introduced in 2008 in order to influence the future purchasing decisions of car buyers. It was made clear from the beginning of the public consultation process on the proposed changes, in December 2006, that the proposals would not be made retrospective to the existing car fleet. The question of applying the new CO2 based motor tax system to...

Written Answers — Information Obligations: Information Obligations (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: On foot of the Government Decision in March 2008 which set a target of 25% reduction in administrative burdens on business arising from domestic regulations, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment established an inter-departmental senior officials group in July 2008 to drive and co-ordinate the identification, measurement and reduction in such burdens. My Department is...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: The operation, maintenance and management of the existing wastewater infrastructure in Castleblaney is a matter for the local authority, in this case Monaghan County Council. In relation to the Castleblaney Sewerage Scheme, I refer to the reply to Question No. 493 of 30 September 2008. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 269 together. In the past twelve months I have made a number of regulations which transpose, either partially or completely, a range of EU environmental directives details of which are set out in Table 1 below. There are currently four Directives in my Department's area of responsibility, which are outstanding for transposition. A further three...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: The EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings was transposed into Irish law in the form of the European Communities (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2006. In accordance with Article 7 of these Regulations, a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate was required for a new dwelling with effect from 1 January 2007, with a transitional arrangement, linked to prior planning...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: I assume that the Question refers to proposed amendments to the Building Regulations. It is intended that Part L of the Building Regulations — Conservation of Fuel and Energy — will be upgraded in 2010 to achieve a 60% improvement in primary energy consumption and CO2 emissions in new dwellings relative to 2005 standards. A review is also currently underway to identify realisable but...

Written Answers — Contract Cleaning Companies: Contract Cleaning Companies (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: My Department does not have a role in certifying contract cleaning companies who use certain biodegradable products. However, manufacturers and service providers may apply to a designated national authority, which in this country is the National Standards Authority of Ireland, for registration under the voluntary EU Ecolabel Scheme. To obtain the Ecolabel, products and services must meet...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: Details of the main annual grant schemes funded through my Department's built heritage capital programme are set out in the following table: Grant Scheme Description Civic Structures Conservation Grant Scheme The scheme is administered directly by the Department. It provides grants for the restoration and conservation of buildings of significant architectural heritage merit and which are...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: I assume the Question relates to schemes being funded under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme. The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: The information requested is set out in the table below. Local Authority Name 2004 General Purpose Grant Allocation 2005 General Purpose Grant Allocation 2006 General Purpose Grant Allocation 2007 General Purpose Grant Allocation 2008 General Purpose Grant paid to 30 September â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ Mayo County Council 29,752,341 32,568,821 35,170,634 38,012,273 37,036,694...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: The Programme for Government has introduced a challenging target to reduce Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions by 3% per year on average over the lifetime of the Government. I believe that the challenge we face in terms of the extent of national greenhouse gas emission reductions required for Kyoto Protocol compliance purposes and beyond demands an all-party approach on targets and...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: My Department is currently considering the terms and conditions that may be appropriate to and the relevant resource implications associated with taking forward this commitment.

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: The Residential Tenancies Act of 2004 instituted a comprehensive reform of the private rental sector. It set out a modern legislative code which strengthens tenants' rights and supports a more professional approach by landlords. One of the central ingredients of the Act was the establishment of the Private Residential Tenancies Board, PRTB, which has a central role in the registration of...

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: I am also aware that, during the various debates in the House and the Seanad on the establishment of the HSE and Health Information and Quality Authority, Opposition parties, including the Labour Party, called for councillors to be represented on these bodies.

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: Neither of the two appointees participated in any tribunals of the board, that is, three person appeal hearings. They had, however, attended five board meetings between 4 July and September. While all decisions at the relevant meetings were taken by consensus and with an attendance well in excess of the quorum of five, the board took legal advice on the matter and, in the interests of legal...

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: ——and I am confident that the collective impact of these initiatives will provide a sound platform from which the board should be able to discharge its functions efficiently and effectively. I will take no lectures from the Deputy on cronyism. His party has practised it and brought it to a fine art.

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: We operate transparent decision-making in appointments. We have appointed three people associated with the Deputy's party to boards.

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: It is something that his party would not have the generosity or the foresight to do.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (9 Oct 2008)

John Gormley: While it is not possible to compile definitive details of all invitations received and events attended in connection with homeless matters, I as the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the Minister of State at my Department with delegated responsibility for housing matters, and officials of my Department engage with a wide range of interests in the homeless sector....