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Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I am currently examining options to strengthen legislation on noise pollution as provided for in the Programme for Government. My intention is to consult with key stakeholders, including local authorities, and I will announce my preferred approach as soon as possible. Various legislative provisions already exist to address noise nuisance, as well as a number of practical arrangements to...

Written Answers — Gender Balance: Gender Balance (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483 and 484 together. The primary role of my Department in relation to the electoral system is to ensure an appropriate policy and legislative framework governing the registration of voters and the conduct of elections and referenda. This includes, on an ongoing basis, the review of electoral law; the provision of guidance and support to registration...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: Details of formal meetings held with Heads of States, Government Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries are set out in the following table for each year from 2005. Informal meetings with representatives from OECD and non-OECD countries may also take place on the margins of Inter-Governmental conferences but it is not possible to list all of these....

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: Section 230 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which came into effect on 11 March 2002, provides that a licence is required in respect of the holding of an event, or class of event prescribed under Part 16 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (Licensing of Outdoor Events). These Regulations received the positive approval of both houses of the Oireachtas, and are quite...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (24 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: No new areas of bog land have been designated as either Special Areas of Conservation or Natural Heritage Areas in County Mayo since 2002. Details of bogs designated in County Mayo are set out in the reply to Question No. 214 of 10 April 2008.

Written Answers — Environmental Study: Environmental Study (24 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: There is no environmental study in my Department regarding the lagoons in question. Some information has been received from a local gun club in relation to the lagoons but does not constitute an environmental study.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 262 together. Under the decentralisation programme, all Dublin based operations of my Department are being decentralised, with the exception of Met Éireann, ENFO and a small co-ordination section which it is proposed to retain in Dublin to assist with the Department's Dáil and other business. A total of 682 Dublin based posts will be transferred to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: In general, planning permission must be sought for the erection of an antenna support structure or mast. The Planning and Development Regulations 2001 set out certain exemptions in this area. These include, subject to certain conditions, works carried out by a statutory undertaker authorised to provide a telecommunications service comprising: the attachment of additional antennae to an...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: An Taisce is an independent, voluntary, non-governmental organisation and in general terms it is a matter for such organisations to regulate their own affairs, without Government involvement. I have no role or responsibility in relation to the operation of An Taisce. Section 33 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides that regulations regarding applications for permission may be...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: Under the Electoral Act 1992, members of the Defence Forces must be entered in the Register of Electors as postal voters and may register in respect of premises used for military purposes where they are resident or in respect of their home address as in the case of electors generally; the Postal Voters List gives details of the Army number, rank and unit of the elector concerned. Members of...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 990 of 11 December 2007. Pending finalisation of the scheme, no money has been paid to offset air travel through investment in urban forests.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I have, in the circular letter referred to, directed that travel and subsistence allowances at standard rates are payable in relation to attendance by members of local authorities at meetings of a River Basin District Advisory Council. Such allowances are payable with effect from the date of appointment of the member to the Advisory Council and are additional to the annual expenses allowances...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: Councillors receive a fixed annual allowance which covers expenses incurred by them in attending meetings associated with their council business, including meetings of Joint Policing Committees. Separate expenses may not be paid in regard to matters covered by the annual allowance. The annual allowance (including the meetings' indices element of the allowance) and other financial supports...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Masts: Telecommunications Masts (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: My Department published Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Telecommunications Antennae and Support Structures in 1996. The guidelines are intended to facilitate planning authorities, An Bord Pleanála, the licensed providers of mobile telecommunications services and the public by providing guidance on dealing with these developments within the planning system. The guidelines set out a...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: It is estimated that motor tax receipts will contribute some 22% of local authority current funding in 2008.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: My Department is managing its expenditure in accordance with the 2008 Budget, public spending priorities, and in compliance with Public Financial Procedures, and seeks value for money, effectiveness and efficiency in this expenditure. At this stage I anticipate that the financial provisions for 2008 will be fully utilised for the purposes intended as set out in my Department's Estimate of...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: The Planning and Development Act 2000 introduced changes to the operation of the development contributions system, including the introduction of a statutory requirement that such contributions may now be levied only in accordance with a development contribution scheme drawn up by the planning authority and approved by the elected members following a public consultation process. Section 48 of...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 225 together. Section 34(2) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides that when making its decision in relation to a planning application, a planning authority must consider the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, having regard to the provisions of the development plan; the provisions of any special amenity area order...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (23 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 and 227 together. On 7 March 2008, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended), I placed a preservation order on the national monument known as Rath Lugh in the townland of Lismullin, Co. Meath. The monument had previously been the subject of a temporary preservation order, which was due to expire in late...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (22 Apr 2008)

John Gormley: The over-riding goal of the Government communications and public awareness campaign on climate change, the Change Campaign, is to engage the nation in such a way as to drive significant behavioural change to reduce and avoid greenhouse gas emissions. The strategic starting point is to create a shared understanding of the challenge. This is being done through working with stakeholder groups,...