Results 561-580 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Waste Disposal (19 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: More money has been spent by this Government trying to remediate the site than previously. When Fine Gael gets the opportunity, I would like to see how much money it would invest in this project.
- Waste Disposal (19 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: I believe it would not spend a fraction of what this Government has spent.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (14 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: Information concerning the current employment of retirees from the Local Government sector is not available in my Department.
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (14 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 198 and 203 together. Research carried out as part of the preparation of the River Basin Management Plans estimated that as many as 25,000 septic tanks have the potential to impact on ground-waters and 120,000 have the potential to impact on surface waters, due to their location in vulnerable areas. Therefore, there is considerable urgency in reviewing both...
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (14 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: The correspondence referred to was replied to by letter of 20 September 2010. According to An Post records, the reply, which issued by registered mail, was delivered on 21 September. A signed receipt was obtained from a member of the person's household. A further copy will be sent by normal mail.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: My Department's staff can avail of a wide range of family friendly working arrangements. However, I understand the Question refers specifically to the Civil Service Worksharing Scheme. Out of a total staff of 1,176.53 permanent staff in whole time equivalent terms, there are currently 118 members of staff (16 men and 102 women) participating in the Civil Service Worksharing Scheme in my...
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (14 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: The National Waste Report is prepared by the Environmental Protection Agency and I understand that it is intended that the 2009 report would be published before end 2010.
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (14 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: I have accorded priority attention to the work associated with positioning Ireland to achieve compliance with the Landfill Directive's targets for the diversion of biodegradable waste from landfill. Taking account of policy initiatives including source segregated collection of household organic waste in urban areas, the new regulations I introduced requiring the separate collection of food...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (14 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: I intend that the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) will be transposed on time by regulations made under the European Communities Act 1972. A draft of these Regulations will be available for public consultation shortly.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: My Department, local authorities and related agencies are working to maximise outputs from the 2010 provisions through prioritisation, increased efficiency and lower procurement costs generally. Recommendations in the Report relating to my Department are reflected, inter alia , in savings in administrative costs arising from reductions in public service numbers and pay; the reduced...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (14 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: The renewed Programme for Government contains commitments to introduce a new system for the financing of local government, ensuring the viability of local services, and that Government policy for the reform of Local Government is implemented. The Programme further commits to the introduction of charging for treated water use that is fair, significantly reduces waste and is easily applied....
- Written Answers — Local Authority Reform: Local Authority Reform (13 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: The general issue of local government structures will be addressed definitively in the White Paper on Local Government. The development of the White Paper has had regard to a number of relevant policy developments and publications, including the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes. Currently, there are 34 city and county councils and a further 80...
- Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (13 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: I refer to the Adjournment debate on Wednesday, 6 October, 2010 in relation to this matter. The report on the design work was received in my Department on 8 October. It will take approximately 2 weeks to have the report evaluated and a response will be made as soon as possible to the Office of Public Works.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (13 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 to 221, inclusive, together. The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 â 2012 , a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Donegal. The total value of contracts underway and those proposed for commencement during the period of the...
- Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (13 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: My Department's Farm Plan Scheme is currently closed to new applicants. Further access to the scheme will be subject to the availability of funding during 2011 and beyond. Any decision to invite new applications will be publicly announced. In such an event, applications to join the scheme will be assessed on the basis of conservation priorities, biodiversity added value and overall cost....
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (13 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 to 226, inclusive, together. A formal response by Ireland to the judgment of the European Court of Justice issued to the European Commission in October 2005, detailing the measures being taken to ensure compliance with the provisions of Council Directive 75/42/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste, as amended by Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991....
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (13 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: The Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 and Building Control Act and associated Regulations 1997- 2008 include a range of provisions for fire safety in the design, construction, operation and management of buildings (including apartments). Part B of the Building Regulations 1997 sets out the fire safety requirements to be observed in the design and construction of certain buildings including...
- Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (13 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: I have received the letter requesting a meeting. I will give the matter due consideration, as indicated in the reply to Question No. 204 of 7 October 2010. My office will be in touch with the organisation in question, in due course.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: I refer to the Adjournment debate on Wednesday, 6 October, 2010 in relation to this matter. The report on the design work was received in my Department on 8 October. It will take approximately 2 weeks to have the report evaluated and a response will be made as soon as possible to the Office of Public Works. End of Take
- Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (12 Oct 2010)
John Gormley: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, which introduced the non-principal private residence charge, places the onus on individual property owners to assess their liability for the charge in the first instance. A person who is ordinarily resident abroad and owns a property in the State which is not his or her main residence would be liable for the charge in the same manner as a person...