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Written Answers — State Property: State Property (28 Sep 2005)

Dick Roche: Prior to 2000 and the commencement of the current national development plan three phases of works were carried out at Castletown as follows: restoration of the fabric of the main block and the replacement of the entire roof, including the rebuilding of the chimney and parapet, completed in 1995; mechanical, electrical, fire prevention and security works including certain structural repairs,...

Written Answers — Local Government: Local Government (28 Sep 2005)

Dick Roche: Part 17 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides that qualified electors of a town having a population of at least 7,500 as ascertained at the last preceding census and not having a town council may make a proposal for the establishment of such a council. Under the relevant provisions of the Act, a proposal to establish a town council is a matter for the local community in the first...

Written Answers — Community Warden Service: Community Warden Service (28 Sep 2005)

Dick Roche: Naas Town Council is one of five pilot local authorities for the community warden service, the others being Galway City Council, Galway County Council, Leitrim County Council and Wexford County Council. Following an independent review and evaluation of the pilot service in 2004, I decided to continue the pilots for one more year. The question of the continuation or extension of the scheme...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (28 Sep 2005)

Dick Roche: A career break consists of special leave without pay for a period of not less than one year and not more than five years. It is open to an employee who has satisfactorily completed a probationary period to apply for a career break for most purposes including further education, domestic responsibilities, starting a business or a stay abroad. Under the scheme, a career break may not, however,...

Written Answers — Regional Road Network: Regional Road Network (28 Sep 2005)

Dick Roche: The improvement and realignment of non-national roads and bridges in County Kildare is a matter for Kildare County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants. To date, Kildare County Council has not sought grant aid from my Department for funding for Bond Bridge. In August 2005, local authorities were invited to submit proposals to my Department for inclusion in...

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: Not as new as you are.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: He is winding himself up.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: That was definitely your finest hour.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: At least Deputy Kenny is smiling.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: It was not actually.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: The Deputy already has his holidays booked.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: They have a different system.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: The Deputy should explain his behaviour in the Glen of the Downs.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: The Green Party cost the taxpayer €40 million.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Dick Roche: That does not say much.

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (30 Jun 2005)

Dick Roche: Whales are not hunted in Irish waters, and are subject to protection in several ways. Under the Whale Fisheries Act 1937, the catching or treating of whales by any ship within the exclusive fishery limits of the State is prohibited. Section 11(1) of the Wildlife Act 1976 makes it a function of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to secure the conservation of...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (30 Jun 2005)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 24 and 26 of 28 June 2005.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Jun 2005)

Dick Roche: Phase three of the Enniscorthy main drainage scheme is included in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-06 as a scheme to commence construction in 2006. Wexford County Council's preliminary report and water services pricing policy report for the scheme are under examination in my Department and will be dealt with as quickly as possible. The council will be in a position to...

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (30 Jun 2005)

Dick Roche: I have recently asked the Office of Public Works to engage consultants to undertake a study, examine and report on the feasibility of a conservation and restoration project including identifying future possible uses at St. Selskar's Abbey and environs, Wexford town. The consultants will engage with all of the relevant stakeholders as the site is not directly owned by the State but is held in...

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (30 Jun 2005)

Dick Roche: The material referred to in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 318 of 22 June 2005 was sent to the Deputy on 29 June 2005.