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Written Answers — Light Pollution: Light Pollution (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: There is no environmental legislation pending or in force, at either EU or national level, on light pollution. The question of whether a facility is in compliance with any condition of its planning permission is a matter for the relevant local authority and I have no function in relation to any individual case. I do, of course, share the general concern that excessive or unnecessary...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Contracts in this case have been executed and cheques will issue shortly to the Chief State Solicitor's Office, which will forward them, along with closing documents, to the vendor's solicitor.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: There are no agency workers employed by my Department. Day to day operational matters, including the engagement of agency workers, in the agencies reporting to my Department are matters for the individual agencies concerned.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that the works in question are primarily the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). My Department received an application for consent from OPW on 3 September 2007 and replied on 14 September requesting further information. We will make a decision on the application following receipt and examination of the information requested.

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds Due To The Use of Organic Solvents in Certain Paints Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2007 (SI 199 Of 2007), were made under section 3 of the European Communities Act 1972 (No. 27 of 1972) and sections 10, 13, 14 and 23 of the Air Pollution Act 1987 (No. 6 of 1987) for the purpose of giving effect to Council...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Ecological Impact Statement (7 January 2008), Engineering Report (December 2007) and Hydraulic Model Study (December 2007) were received by my Department on 15 January 2008. Further information was received on 22 January 2008. The reports are currently being assessed. There is a priority habitat (alluvial woodland) involved in the scheme and further data are likely to be required before...

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

John Gormley: My Department approved Clare County Council's tender recommendation for the Ennis town Water Supply/Treatment scheme in May 2007 and the construction and completion of the works is a matter for the Council. However, I understand that the contract signed in July 2007 anticipates a completion date of February 2009.

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 618 and 619 together. Local authorities were advised by my Department's Circular Letter WSP1/08 of 9 January 2008 of the details of the transitional water charging arrangements applicable to recognised schools for 2007, 2008 and 2009. I am arranging to have a copy of this circular forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Purchase of Lands: Purchase of Lands (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Contracts were executed on my behalf and cheques issued to the Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO) in October, 2007. I have requested the CSSO to complete this file as soon as possible, and have been assured that closing documents have been prepared and that this sale will close shortly.

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The management or security of data in any of the agencies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for each agency concerned.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Work is underway in my Department in drafting regulations to implement the majority recommendations of the Working Group to Review the Management of Dog Breeding Establishments. The issues involved are complex and have required careful consideration. My Department has also been engaged in consultation with relevant stakeholders. It is my intention to have the regulations finalised as soon...

Written Answers — National Spatial Strategy: National Spatial Strategy (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 626 and 627 together. The National Development Plan 2000-2006 identified the five cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford to be key regional growth centres for future regional investment and development. In addition, the NDP also recommended the preparation of a national spatial strategy to inform future investment decisions, secure more...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The current fleet of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department is now capable of running on biodiesel. NPWS avails of a supply contract which has been put in place by the Office of Public Works (OPW) for biodiesel with 5% biofuel content. It is the official policy of my Department, as circulated to all NPWS staff in 2007, that biofuels should be available in all NPWS...

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

John Gormley: The Government decided in October 2007 that responsibility for a range of matters relating, inter alia, to foreshore licensing, coastal zone management and sea fisheries should be transferred from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries. Certain functions relating to foreshore licensing in respect of particular...

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

John Gormley: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 632 and 633 together. Development contributions are a key mechanism in ensuring that the local community gains from new developments. Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides that planning authorities may levy development contributions in respect of public infrastructure and facilities provided by, or on behalf, of the authority that...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: No member of staff of my Department has been dismissed since the provisions of the Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Act 2005 were introduced.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Details of amounts paid to civil servants by way of travel, subsistence or overnight allowances, including amounts paid to suppliers for travel services, are set out in the table below for the period in question. My Department employs approximately 1,300 staff who are stationed in over 40 locations throughout the country discharging our responsibility for environment and heritage matters,...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Burtonport Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007–2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2008 at an estimated cost of €3.7m. My Department is awaiting submission of Donegal County Council's revised Preliminary Report for the scheme.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Responsibility for the planning of this project, including the siting of the waste water treatment plant, is a matter for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the project has been subject to statutory Environmental Impact Assessment. The Environmental Impact Assessment was adopted by the elected members of the Council prior to submission to An Bord Pleanála for approval. I understand...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I have received the correspondence of 31 January 2008 referred to in the question and will reply to it shortly. My Department will also be asking Laois County Council to provide a report on the matter. As Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, I am precluded under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, from exercising any power or control in relation to...