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- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — World Heritage Status: World Heritage Status (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: In April 2008, I announced a UNESCO World Heritage Programme for the coming years, with the objective of identifying and inscribing on UNESCO's World Heritage List those Irish Heritage sites deemed to be of outstanding universal value. As part of this process, Ireland's current tentative list, which dates back to 1992, will be reviewed and a new tentative list will be established with an...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council's tender recommendation for the Bray-Shanganagh Wastewater Treatment Plant is being examined in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible. The Environmental Impact Statement certified in October 2001 set out population projections to 2020 which were taken into account in the tender process for the treatment plant. The treatment plant...
- Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: The national monument at 14, 15, 16 and 17 Moore Street is the subject of a Preservation Order under section 8 of the National Monuments Act, 1930, as amended. I have no proposals to take the national monument into public ownership.
- Written Answers — Value for Money Reviews: Value for Money Reviews (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has five reviews for completion in the 2006-2008 period. No. Topic Completion date 1 Online Motor Tax December 2006 2 Preliminary Review of the Rental Accommodation Scheme December 2006 3 Rural Water Programme December 2007 4 Ex post review of the ERDF element of the water Services Infrastructure Provision of the Economic...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 and 589 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 273 of 22 May 2008. Since then, the Minister for Finance has agreed that, in order to avoid delay in project delivery, there should be some flexibility in relation to the application of the new forms of fixed price contract and that, subject to certain conditions, tenders for water services contracts...
- Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: As indicated in the reply to Question No. 277 of 21 May 2008, it is an objective of South Dublin County Council's Development Plan to investigate the feasibility of extending the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order to further lands, including part or all of St. Edmundsbury and Woodville lands. I support the extension of this Order to enhance the protection of the Liffey Valley, which...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: Further to the reply to Question No. 434 of 22 April 2008, I understand that the position relating to the Doolin and Ballyvaughan sewerage schemes is unchanged.
- Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: The foreshore adjacent to Cromane, Co. Kerry has been designated under the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) as Castlemaine Harbour candidate Special Area of Conservation by reason of its Annex I marine habitats: mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide, and estuaries, amongst others. My Department has not objected to any currently licensed aquaculture within this site which...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: The combined Kilkee and Kilrush Sewerage Scheme has been approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. Additional information submitted by Clare County Council in relation to the Preliminary Reports for the scheme is under examination in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: The Cooraclare Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to begin construction in 2008. My Department approved grant assistance of â¬1.016m for the scheme in November 2006 and, under devolved procedures, procurement of the works is a matter for Clare County Council.
- Written Answers — : (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: The combined Ennistymon, Liscannor, Miltown Malbay and Spanish Point Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to begin construction in 2008. I approved funding of â¬10.392m for the scheme in August 2007 following my Department's examination of Clare County Council's Preliminary Report and Water Services Pricing Policy Report....
- Written Answers — : (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: The combined O'Callaghans Mills, Bodyke, O'Briensbridge, Flagmount & Cratloe Sewerage Scheme is approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. My Department is awaiting submission of Clare County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme.
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: I propose to answer question Nos. 598 and 599 together. Irish Ispat went into liquidation in June 2001, having been in difficulty for some time. Initially, the liquidator took over the company's lease on lands and foreshore at Haulbowline Island, Cobh, Co Cork. The State, acting through the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in a co-ordinating role, took over custody...
- Seanad: Toxic Waste Disposal (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: I thank the Senator for raising this issue on the Adjournment. This gives me the opportunity to address the issue in the Oireachtas, something I was unable to do on Thursday last as I was in Cork on official business. This is an issue on which my colleague, Senator Boyle, has been to the fore for many years, and he has been helping me inform an appropriate response. Senator Buttimer will...
- Seanad: Toxic Waste Disposal (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: Yes.
- Seanad: Toxic Waste Disposal (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: To repeat what I said, all the reports in my Department will be published. Those concerned will have access to the information. It is an independent report. Not only that, I hope they can liaise with those carrying out this investigation in order that they can be assured they are doing a proper job.
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: I am here.
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: I inherited the problem from the Labour Party.
- Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
John Gormley: We do not take corporate donations.