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- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: I expect that the high-level group will complete its work within the timeframe designated for response to the European Commission, which is 1 September 2005, or within any further period which may be agreed with the Commission.
- Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: The World Health Organisation, WHO, has recently announced the launch of an international radon project which it will coordinate and which is aimed at helping countries reduce the health risks associated with radon gas. The project, which is initially expected to run for three years, 2005-07, will seek to identify effective strategies for reducing the health impact of radon, promote sound...
- Written Answers — Public Relations Contracts: Public Relations Contracts (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 789 together. My Department does not employ the services of modelling agencies. A number of consultancy firms are utilised from time to time to promote awareness of issues relating to my Department's functions. Invitations to tender would require the successful firms to implement high-impact awareness campaigns, including a national campaign launch,...
- Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: Primary responsibility for developing and implementing responses to the litter problem lies with local authorities. My Department provides financial support for a programme of anti-litter initiatives to support action against litter including the national spring clean campaign, the Irish business against litter, IBAL, national litter league and the development of the national litter pollution...
- Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: Killarney House was transferred to the State by its previous owners in 1998 and, as part of Killarney National Park, is under the responsibility of the national parks and wildlife service of my Department. The future of Killarney House is being considered within the context of the management plan for Killarney National Park, which is currently being finalised following a period of public...
- Written Answers — Nature Conservation: Nature Conservation (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: The nature conservation designation appeals advisory board visited the site in question and considered this appeal on 16 June 2005. This non-statutory board has the role of providing independent advice to me, following consideration of the scientific grounds for inclusion or exclusion of the lands under appeal. The board's recommendation on this appeal was transmitted to me last week, and I...
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 516 of 26 April 2005. The position is unchanged.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: The Lough Talt water supply scheme is included in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-06 as a scheme to commence construction this year at an estimated cost of â¬1.8 million. A preliminary report for the scheme submitted by Sligo County Council was incomplete in a number of respects and could not be approved by my Department. In addition, the appointment of the...
- Written Answers — Regional Road Network: Regional Road Network (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: The provision of non-national roads in County Sligo is a matter for Sligo County Council for which funding must come from its own resources supplemented by grants provided by my Department. In 2004, my Department sought applications from road authorities for funding under the 2005 EU co-financed specific improvement grants scheme. The initial selection of projects to be submitted for...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: The EU directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, WEEE, presents a challenge to all relevant stakeholder groups and its effective implementation will require a focused, committed approach from all concerned. In April 2005, I published draft regulations for the implementation of the directive and a consultation process with stakeholders, including representative groups from the...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: I expect to communicate a decision to the relevant local authority within the next few weeks.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: The Firies-Scartaglen regional water supply scheme â southern section, part B â has been approved for construction under my Department's water services investment programme 2004-06 at an estimated cost of â¬4.3 million. Kerry County Council's tender recommendations for both the civil and mechanical and electrical works contracts for the scheme are being examined in my Department and will...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: The Kerry villages sewerage scheme, which includes Glenflesk, is included in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-06 as a scheme to commence construction in 2006. Kerry County Council's brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare preliminary reports for the villages has been examined by my Department and the council has been asked to make a number of amendments to...
- Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: Ireland has been a contracting Government to the International Convention on the Regulation of Whaling since 1985. The provisions of the convention are overseen by the International Whaling Commission which met last week in Ulsan in the Republic of Korea. Ireland was represented at the meeting and maintained its position of promoting the conservation of whale stocks around the globe and...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: The EU directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, WEEE, presents a challenge to all relevant stakeholder groups and its effective implementation will require a focused, committed approach from all concerned. In April 2005, I published draft regulations for the implementation of the directive and a consultation process with stakeholders, including representative groups from the...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: Primary responsibility for the environmentally sound management of waste electrical and electronic equipment, WEEE, rests with producers in line with the producer responsibility obligations imposed by the relevant EU directive. According to draft legislation, producers will be required to finance the collection, treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal of WEEE deposited by...
- Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: Section 33(2)(c) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 makes provision for persons to make submissions or observations on a planning application on payment of the prescribed fee and within the prescribed period. Article 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 fixed this prescribed fee at â¬20 and the prescribed period at five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the...
- Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: Legal advice has been sought on a variety of matters including, inter alia, representation of the Department in any litigation actions taken against it, advice on the drafting of legislation and the transposition of EU Directives, representation of the Department in arbitration hearings and various other activities related to the general administration of the Department. In the period from...
- Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 183 of 18 May 2005.
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (28 Jun 2005)
Dick Roche: I understand that the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments has met on four occasions between October 2004 and March 2005. I have been advised that working group members are finalising their recommendations and I expect to receive a report from them in the very near future.