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Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (26 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The collection of these data over the range of functions administered by my Department and the large number of capital projects involved is not warranted in terms of cost and resources required. My Department is at present updating the register of projects commissioned by local authorities under the public per cent for art scheme in respect of capital funding received from all public...

Written Answers — Oireachtas Reform: Oireachtas Reform (26 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to determine the extent of cross-party agreement on the recommendations of the April 2004 Report on Seanad Reform by the Seanad Sub-Committee on Seanad Reform, and to advance proposals for implementation. The Report sets out comprehensive recommendations for further consideration and action concerning the composition, functions and future...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Fair play to the Deputy.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I thank all Deputies who contributed to this debate and, in particular, I welcome the broad support for the move to an emissions based approach to motor tax. I have listened carefully to the points raise by Deputies and I will address them as far as possible in these remarks. In my contribution on Second Stage last Wednesday, I made it clear that the sole reason for increasing motor tax...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (26 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (21 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Under the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (Noise) Regulations 1994, any person may seek an order in the District Court to have any noise giving reasonable cause for annoyance abated. Issues arising in relation to mosquito sirens seem to relate primarily to their use for addressing anti-social behaviour and to the possible human health implications of exposure to the effects of these...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (21 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 1307, 1308, 1319, 1326, 1342, 1343, 1351 and 1371 of 30 January 2008. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (21 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 685 of 19 February 2008 which addressed the functions of local authorities under the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2006, and the powers of the EPA in relation to the performance by local authorities of their environmental protection functions. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (21 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply given in the Dáil adjournment debate on 13 December 2007 which set out the background to the case, and noted that the European Commission is pressing for the completion of Ireland's designation process in order to complete its list of SACs and provide finalised boundaries for all SAC sites. As Ireland is at risk of heavy EU fines should we be unable to finalise...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 326 together. My Department does not collect the information requested in the Question. As part of the overall review and update of the local government service indicators a new indicator in relation to taking in charge is being introduced from 2008 onwards. This will provide benchmark data in 2009 for monitoring the taking in charge process, and in...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Achill Sound Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2008. Mayo County Council's request for a review of the funding arrangements for the scheme is being considered in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Kiltimagh Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2008. Mayo County Council's Report on Tenders for the collection system was received in my Department last week and is being dealt with as quickly as possible. I understand that the Council has yet to invite tenders for the wastewater treatment plant.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The proposal to move the Turoe Stone to a climatically controlled indoor environment has been put forward in the light of professional advice that this was the only way in which further serious damage and deterioration in the Stone's condition can be avoided. However, I have asked my Department's National Monuments Service to examine in detail all aspects of the ongoing and future,...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The information requested is set out in the following table. Year Total Received in each year 2007 99 2006 128 2005 101 2004 111 2003 303 2002 350 2001 303 2000 341 1999 221 1998 85 1997 0

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 333 together. The most up-to-date information in relation to the operation of local authority wastewater treatment facilities may be obtained from the EPA's publication "Urban Waste Water Discharges in Ireland — A Report for the Years 2004 and 2005". The Agency's report "Water Quality in Ireland 2007" sets out the factors adversely impacting on...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: My Department issued a circular to Local Authorities in November 2006 urging them to consider how they can contribute generally to the protection of the environment and promote sustainable development when procuring public infrastructure. With regard to Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 which was transposed into Irish law through the European...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme, which will involve upgrading the collection systems in Carrigaline, Cobh, Monkstown and Passage West, and the construction of a new waste water treatment plant at Carrigaline, is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2009 at an estimated cost of €73.5 million. My Department is...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: There was a great deal of consultation.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Deputy is wrong.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (20 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose of the Bill is twofold: to provide a permanent legislative basis for the motor tax increases that were approved by Dáil Éireann by way of financial resolution on budget day, 5 December 2007; and to give statutory effect to the new carbon dioxide, CO2, based motor tax system for new and pre-owned imported cars registered on or...