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Written Answers — Turf Cutting: Turf Cutting (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: There are long established procedures for representing the views of domestic turf cutters to my Department and to the Government. In particular, the farming organisations represent the interests of turf cutters, as well as those of farmers, in a standing committee which meets with representatives of my Department on a regular basis. I have no plans for a separate meeting with turf cutters at...

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: Under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2003, primary responsibility for developing and implementing responses to litter, including the issuing and enforcement of litter fines, lies with local authorities. Statistics on local authority enforcement action on litter, including the number of on-the-spot litter fines issued, are submitted by local authorities to my Department every six months....

Written Answers — Local Government Elections: Local Government Elections (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: In accordance with the Programme for Government, my Department recently published the Green Paper on local government reform, Stronger Local Democracy — Options for Change. The Green Paper outlines a range of issues for consideration including the establishment of expenditure limits at local elections. The submissions made in the course of the preparation of the Green Paper were generally...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: Postal voting is provided for in respect of certain categories of person as specified in electoral law. Electors who are eligible for, but not already included on, the postal voters list may apply for entry on the supplement to this list and they can do this at any time. However, in accordance with electoral law, such persons must apply for inclusion on the supplement to the postal voters...

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426 to 428, inclusive, together. The facility in question is provided for in the Dublin regional waste management plan for which the four Dublin local authorities have statutory responsibility under the Waste Management Acts. Section 60(3) of the Waste Management Act, 1996 precludes the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government from...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: In accordance with requirements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Environmental Protection Agency prepares an annual National Inventory Report on greenhouse gas emissions. The 2008 inventory, which reports on actual emissions in 2006, is available on the Agency's website (www.epa.ie). Future inventories will report on emissions in 2007 and 2008, and will...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: In order to be able to vote at elections and referenda in this jurisdiction, a person's name must be entered in the register of electors for a constituency in the State in which the person ordinarily resides. Subject to this primary requirement, the person's citizenship then determines the polls at which he or she is entitled to vote. Under article 47.3 of the Constitution only Irish...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: There are no proposals on the lines suggested in the Question.

Written Answers — Seanad Reform: Seanad Reform (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to determine the extent of cross-party agreement on the recommendations of the April 2004 Report on Seanad Reform by the Seanad Sub-Committee on Seanad Reform, and to advance proposals for implementation. The Report sets out comprehensive recommendations for further consideration and action concerning the composition, functions and future...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: The information sought is not available in my Department. The primary role of my Department in electoral matters is to provide an appropriate policy and legislative framework for a modern and efficient electoral system. Within this framework, Returning Officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the conduct of elections and referendums, including the provision of ballot...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce a support scheme for replacing and upgrading septic tanks older than 15 years with newer systems. I am currently considering the terms, conditions and other arrangements that may be appropriate to taking forward this commitment.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437 and 438 together. My Department is awaiting submission of Carlow County Council's Preliminary Report for the Tullow/Hacketstown/Rathvilly Wastewater Treatment Plants Scheme which has been approved for funding under the Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: The Freshford/Johnstown/Goresbridge Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009 as a scheme to advance through planning, at an estimated cost of €7.9 million. Kilkenny County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme is being examined in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: There are 161 administrative staff at the grade of assistant principal officer or higher currently serving in my Department. Of these, 5 were recruited via open competition, including 1 from outside the civil service.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: Under Section 34 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, planning authorities may attach conditions to planning permissions in relation to appropriate naming and numbering of, and the provision of appropriate signage for, proposed developments. I have no plans to issue national guidance on this matter, which I consider is more appropriately dealt with at local authority level.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: The information requested in relation to the number of schools which are metered for water charges is not available in my Department. However, the metering of all non-domestic water users, including schools, is expected to be completed before the end of 2008. Water charging of non-domestic users on a volumetric basis should incentivise efficiency and conservation in the use of water,...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: The Planning Code provides for extensive public notification of proposed development. It is a general requirement that a valid application for planning permission must be advertised by site notice and newspaper notice. The site notice must state, inter alia, that the planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority, and that submissions or...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: Section 38 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 requires the planning authority, within 3 working days of a decision on a planning application, to make the following documents available for inspection and purchase by members of the public, for a period of not less than 7 years after the making of the decision, during office hours at the offices of the authority: (a) a copy of the...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: Waste management services have traditionally been provided at a local level, with individual arrangements being locally determined and tailored to local circumstances. The present legal framework, as determined by the Oireachtas, reflects this. In accordance with section 52 of the Protection of the Environment Act 2003, the determination of waste management charges, and any associated waiver...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (27 May 2008)

John Gormley: I am aware of recent developments in the Netherlands in relation to electronic voting, including a statement from the Dutch Government setting out its intention to end plans to introduce a new electronic voting system, as recommended in a Dutch official report from January 2008, in favour of voting by paper ballot. My Department also maintains contact with other developments internationally...