Results 5,001-5,020 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Written Answers — Legal Costs: Legal Costs (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: This matter relates to a Supreme Court decision in November 2006 concerning the nomination procedures in respect of candidates at Dáil elections. I understand from the Chief State Solicitor's Office that discussions have taken place between the parties concerned regarding legal costs and my Department is awaiting notification from that Office in this regard. On receipt of this, arrangements...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: Section 25 of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority Act, 1997, as amended, provides for the preparation of planning schemes by the Authority for the Custom House Docks Area or any part thereof, and any other area specified for that purpose by Ministerial Order. A planning scheme prepared under the Act is submitted to my Department for approval. Section 25(7)(a) of the Act provides that...
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: My Department has no function regarding issues associated with road safety which comes within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Transport.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: The Government received a Letter of Formal Notice in June 2007 from the European Commission under Article 226 of the Treaty, seeking the observations of the Government on whether the "local needs" test contained in a number of County Development Plans for the granting of planning permission for one-off dwellings in rural areas is compatible with Articles 43 and 56 of the EC Treaty which...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: The Planning and Development Act 2000 sets out clearly the roles of local and central Government in the development plan process. Under sections 9 and 10 of the Act, development plans are required to set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and be consistent with national plans, policies or strategies deemed by the Minister to relate to...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: Funding of â¬8.808m has been approved under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 in respect of the Feakle, Scarriff and Quilty (including Mullagh) Sewerage Scheme. Under devolved procedures the wastewater collection works are a matter for Clare County Council. The Council's tender recommendation for the provision of the wastewater treatment plants is under...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: I understand that Ennis Town Water Supply/Treatment scheme works are expected to be completed early in 2009.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: The Courtmacsherry-Timoleague Sewerage scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to begin construction in 2009 at an estimated cost of â¬2.47 million. My Department is examining Cork County Council's revised Preliminary Report for the scheme.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: The Dublin Port Company, which was established in 1997, is a self financing, private limited company wholly owned by the State and does not come under the aegis of my Department. Furthermore as Minister, I am precluded, under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, from exercising any power or control in relation to any individual planning application or appeal with which a...
- Written Answers — Hare Coursing: Hare Coursing (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: Hare coursing in the State is administered by the Irish Coursing Club which is a body set up under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958. Statutory responsibility for the Act is a matter for the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism. My responsibilities under the Wildlife Acts relate to the conservation of populations of certain protected species. In any case where a hunting licence under the...
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: Housing Authorities are responsible for the operation of the tenant purchase scheme and, in assessing loan applications, they have due regard to family circumstances and the ability to service a mortgage. The issues of affordability and the ability to manage a mortgage are kept under review having regard to changing market and economic conditions. Where difficulties arise, Article 10 of the...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: The Mallow-Ballyviniter Water Supply Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 at an estimated cost of â¬8.65 million. My Department is examining Cork County Council's revised contract documents for the scheme.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1412 and 1466 together. Schemes to extend the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme from Shrah to Westport and to Louisburgh are included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. My Department conveyed approval to Mayo County Council for the invitation of tenders for the Louisburgh and Westport extensions in May and October 2007,...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1413 and 1448 together. The Roscommon Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme, which includes Creagh, is approved for construction under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. Further consideration is being given to Roscommon County Council's tender documents for a number of the wastewater treatment plants, including Creagh, on foot of...
- Written Answers — Conservation Schemes: Conservation Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: My Department administers an annual civic structures conservation scheme of grants for the restoration and conservation of buildings of significant architectural heritage merit and which are in public ownership or open to the public generally. A call for applications under the scheme is typically announced in the first quarter of the year. Further details will be available directly from my...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1419 and 1422 together. The Kilmore Quay, Curracloe and Duncormick Sewerage Scheme and the Village Sewerage Schemes, which are being funded under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009, have been grouped as a single project for procurement purposes at an overall estimated cost of â¬12.94 million. My Department is currently examining...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce a scheme of support for the replacement and upgrading of septic tanks older than fifteen years with newer systems. My Department is currently considering the terms, conditions and resource implications that may be appropriate to take forward this commitment.
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 679 of 19 February, 2008 in which I set out the position in regard to wastewater treatment systems under the national Building Regulations. Clear and comprehensive best practice guidance in regard to Groundwater Protection and the Planning System was issued to all planning authorities by my Department in its Circular letter SP 5-03 of 31 July 2003. As set...
- Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: The vehicles listed below have been purchased by my Department since September 2005. No vehicles have been leased by the Department since that time. I have included CO2 emissions for motor vehicles acquired in 2008. Given that CO2 emissions have not been a determinant for motor tax prior to January 2008, details of emissions for vehicles acquired in previous years are not readily available....
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Sep 2008)
John Gormley: The Drumlish and Newtownforbes and the Ardagh, Ballinalee and Aughnacliffe Sewerage Schemes are included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. The treatment plants for all five locations have been grouped under a single contract by Longford County Council and the Council's tender documents are currently being examined in my Department. I understand that tenders...