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Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: The €20 fee for making a submission on a planning application was introduced in the context of the comprehensive review of planning legislation which culminated in the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001. The fee was introduced in tandem with the increased rights for third parties in the planning process under the revised legislation. Since...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: My Department has received the Final Report of the Woodstown Working Group on the future preservation and archaeological investigation of the national monument site at Woodstown, Co. Waterford. This detailed report, which includes a number of recommendations made by the expert Working Group, is currently being considered. I will make a further statement on the matter in due course. It is...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 and 203 together. I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 496 and 515 of 11 March 2008. The position is unchanged. The Waterford Gateway Innovation Fund (GIF) proposal includes a request for funding to develop the Viking Quarter, and this will be considered in the context of the overall assessment of the GIF proposals.

Written Answers — Local Elections: Local Elections (13 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: In accordance with the Programme for Government, my Department will shortly be publishing the Green Paper on local government reform, which will examine a number of issues with the objective of making local government more transparent and responsive, and will set out options for reform in advance of a subsequent White Paper. Issues to be considered will include the establishment of town...

Written Answers — Asbestos Remediation Programme: Asbestos Remediation Programme (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: There are no grants available from my Department or local authorities for the removal of asbestos in buildings. There is a general ban on the use of asbestos under Directive 76/769/EEC as amended, which was transposed in Ireland through the European Communities (Dangerous Substances and Preparations) (Marketing and Use) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 220 of 2003). The prevention of exposure is...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259 and 260 together. As stated in the reply to Question No. 311 of 5 March 2008, my intention is to propose an energy efficiency standard for lighting that does not prescribe the type of lamp technology to be used. It will be a matter for individual manufacturers to decide the type and quality of lighting products that they make available on the Irish market...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 to 263, inclusive, together. The disposal of CFLs is currently governed by the WEEE Directive. Retailers are required by law to take back waste CFLs and fluorescent lamps free of charge on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis from householders. Where replacement fluorescent tubes and CFLs are bought over the counter, retailers must take back the old...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: The Ballyshannon Sewerage Scheme is being funded under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009 and I understand that construction of the scheme is substantially complete. Details of individual areas served by the scheme may be obtained from Donegal County Council.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (12 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: Under the Planning Acts 2000-2006, all development, unless specifically exempted under the Acts or associated Regulations, requires planning permission. Section 34 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 enables a planning authority to grant a planning permission subject to or without conditions as appropriate. In making a determination on any planning application, planning authorities must...

Written Answers — Gateway Innovation Fund: Gateway Innovation Fund (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 and 515 together. Following the Call for Proposals under the competitive €300 million Gateway Innovation Fund (GIF) which issued in June 2007, proposals from all nine National Spatial Strategy Gateways were received by the closing date of 15 November 2007. These proposals are currently being evaluated against the criteria set down in the Call for...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that Fitzmaurice Castle on the Castle Green Grounds in Ballybunion is a recorded monument (KE 004 -031) and that it is in the ownership of Kerry County Council. The question of restoration works is a matter in the first instance for the Council to whom queries should be addressed directly. My Department administers an annual Civic Structures Conservation Grant Scheme to assist...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: The correspondence referred to has been received in my office and a reply will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: The Castlefin 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 €1.7 million. Donegal County Council's Brief for the appointment of consultants is under examination in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: My Department approved Roscommon County Council's tender recommendation for the project in February 2008.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: Having regard to the provisions of section 33 of the Waste Management Act relating to household waste collection and the statutory role of local authorities in permitting private collection services (as also provided for under the Act), the Minister has no function in regard to the provision of household waste collection services, including arrangements governing the presentation of waste.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 504 and 538 together. My Department spent over €23 million in 2007 on the protection of the national built heritage through a range of financial supports and the promotion of increased public awareness and appreciation of our unique architectural and archaeological heritage. The Department's National Monuments Service spent €2.6 million of this in the area...

Written Answers — Purchase of Lands: Purchase of Lands (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that the office of the Chief State Solicitor (CSSO) was in contact with the Deputy's office on 5 March in relation to this case. The CSSO is awaiting closing documents from the vendor's solicitor. When the outstanding documents have been received the matter can be finalised within a short time.

Written Answers — Purchase of Lands: Purchase of Lands (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: As stated in the reply to Question No. 621 of 12 February 2008, contracts were executed on my behalf and cheques issued to the Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO) in October, 2007. I have been assured by CSSO that closing documents have been prepared and that this sale will close shortly, once they hear back from the vendor's solicitor.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: My Department received a Letter of Formal Notice dated 27 June 2007 from the European Commission under Article 226 of the Treaty, seeking the observations of the Government on whether the "local needs" test contained in a number of County Development Plans for the granting of planning permission for one-off dwellings in rural areas is compatible with Articles 43 and 56 of the EC Treaty which...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2008)

John Gormley: Phase 1 of the Rochfortbridge Sewerage Scheme, which has been approved for funding under the Serviced Land Initiative measure of my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009, provides for an increase in treatment capacity to a population equivalent of 3,500.