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

John Gormley: The Programme for Government agreed in 2007 signalled a fundamental change of policy in relation to waste management. Reflecting the ambition of the Programme commitment, I have made it clear that I want to see a sustainable, resource-based approach to waste management. This involves a shift in focus from residual waste management options, such as landfill and incineration, to technologies...

Written Answers — Special Protection Areas: Special Protection Areas (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 195 of the 7 October, 2010 which sets out the position in this case.

Written Answers — Building Regulations Advisory Body: Building Regulations Advisory Body (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Building Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB) met on three occasions in each of 2006 and 2007, four occasions in each of 2008 and 2009 and on three occasions, to date, in 2010. A further meeting is scheduled later this year.

Written Answers — Area Appeals: Area Appeals (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested is detailed in the following table. Year Objections heard 1999 12 2000 39 2001 4 2002 13 2003 6 2004 14 2005 17 2006 19 2007 28 2008 37 2009 5 2010 15

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

John Gormley: There are currently 12 officials from my Department e-working. My Department is currently undertaking a review of e-working arrangements in light of current business demands and available resources, the number of locations from which staff of my Department operate and the Government policy document Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport Future. It is hoped to conclude this study by the...

Waste Disposal (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: We have dealt with it and are dealing with it. With regard to what has happened to date, my Department co-ordinated all legal actions relating to the site. It carried out a comprehensive site investigation to determine the levels of contamination and remediation and-or development options at the site.

Waste Disposal (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: We set up ongoing environmental monitoring at established monitoring points. We decontaminated and demolished the steel works. We also arranged for the site surface clearance contract with Hammond Lane Metal Company Limited-----

Waste Disposal (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: We contracted an independent company to carry out an investigation, which was peer reviewed so we could ensure its accuracy. That was to assure people in the area that there were no health effects from the site. All of that has been done and now an OPW-led team is continuing to carry out that work-----

Waste Disposal (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: If another Government could do as much, it would be doing a hell of a lot.

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: There has been no change to the system of motor taxation in respect of goods vehicles. Accordingly, I am not aware of any negative impact on small businesses due to the continued implementation of existing motor tax legislation. My Department issued a circular letter to motor tax offices in August 2010 reminding authorised officers of existing provisions with regard to the taxation of...

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: There is no confusion. It is crystal clear. This was a reiteration of a previous circular issued in 2005. This legislation has been in place for quite some time. It was in place when the Deputy's party was in Government. He did not see fit at that stage to change-----

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: These are the relevant points that the Deputy needs to bear in mind. There are no consequences. The Deputy says there is an inconsistency involved and if he can it bring it to my attention, I would be happy to look at it. The authorised officers have always been allowed to use discretion on these matters. I reiterate that there has been no change in legislation or regulation. Any...

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: It is clear that Deputy Hogan is the person being disingenuous. He finished his contribution by saying that this is some new tax. There is no new tax. There is no new legislation or regulation.

Motor Taxation (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: I would not expect that any person genuinely using a vehicle in the course of his trade or business would have any difficulty supplying documentation to support a claim for what is effectively a concessionary rate of motor tax. I think the Deputy would agree with me on that. The requirement to sign the goods declaration Form RF111A is not new and constitutes a statement by the applicant...

Waste Management (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: In accordance with the provisions of the waste management Acts, the preparation and adoption of a waste management plan, including infrastructure provision, is the statutory responsibility of the local authority or authorities concerned, and under section 60(3) of the Act I am precluded from exercising any power or control over the performance by a local authority, in particular...

Waste Management (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: Regarding that report, in February 2010 I appointed Mr. John Hennessy SC under section 224 of the Local Government Act 2001 to prepare a report on risks which may be faced by the local authority in connection with this project. This report has recently been submitted and I am considering its findings in consultation with the Attorney General in advance of bringing it to Government. That...

Waste Management (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: In answer to the Deputy's last question, I met the American ambassador but have not met representatives of the company. Her previous question asked whether the project would proceed and she talked about my claims. However, the claims to which she referred were claims made by the company, Covanta, which stated, as far as I know in a newspaper article last week, that if these levies were...

Waste Management (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: No, of course not. Those are issues that are treated in, I hope, an open and transparent way and are quite separate. I hope we will concentrate on the major issue, which is the policy and the forthcoming legislation. The Government is determined to proceed on that basis.

Local Authority Elections (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010, which sets out the powers, functions and financing arrangements for the mayor and authority, was presented to Dáil Éireann on 15 October 2010. I published a regulatory impact assessment on my Department's website on that date. A precise costing is not possible at this time, pending decisions which will be made in the...

Local Authority Elections (19 Oct 2010)

John Gormley: The Deputy has again quoted this document, as I have seen him do on numerous occasions, but it has no basis.