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

John Gormley: As Minister, I am precluded, under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, from exercising any power or control in relation to any individual planning application or appeal with which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála is or may be concerned. Work is jointly being undertaken by this Department and the Office of Public Works on the preparation of comprehensive guidelines...

Written Answers — Deer Population: Deer Population (7 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Wild deer in the State are protected under the Wildlife Acts. There is an annual open season when deer can be legally shot under licence. The open season for deer operates from 1 September to 28 February depending on the species and gender of deer. I am aware that deer species are increasing in range and numbers. My Department is undertaking a national deer survey in 2008, which should...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (7 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Under the WEEE Directive, which governs the recovery and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), 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 product in-store,...

Written Answers — Estate Management Companies: Estate Management Companies (7 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The introduction of legislation in relation to management companies is a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. My Department does not hold information on the extent to which management companies are operating throughout Co. Kildare. In Circular Letter PD 5/06, issued in July 2006, my Department told planning authorities that conditions requiring management companies...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Falcarragh Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009 as a scheme to start construction in 2008. My Department is awaiting submission of Donegal County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (6 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I am providing some €999.2 million in general purpose grants from the Local Government Fund to local authorities for 2008. These grants are my contribution to local authorities to meet the difference between the cost to them of providing an acceptable level of day to day services and the income available to them from local sources and from specific grants. The amount being made available...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 312 and 314 together. A reply to the letter dated 25 January 2007 issued from the Office of my predecessor on 22 February 2007. The reply set out the position in regard to wastewater treatment systems under the national Building Regulations. Part H of the Building Regulations (Drainage and Waste Water Disposal) sets out the requirements for the treatment of...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: 111 farmers in the REPs schemes 2 and 3 in the Owenduff/Nephinbeg Complex Special Area of Conservation in County Mayo have each received up to €2,000 to compensate them for losses incurred as a result of having to remove all sheep from this commonage land during the two off-wintering periods that run from 01 November to 31 December and from 14 February to 13 May. From February 2007 to...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 661, 663 and 700 together. I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 1307, 1308, 1319, 1326, 1342, 1343, 1351 and 1371 of 30 January 2008. Policy in relation to VRT is a matter for the Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Land Sales: Land Sales (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I understand that the Chief State Solicitor's Office raised a legal query which needs to be resolved before the sale can be completed in this case. The matter is now being considered by the solicitors for the parties.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 664 and 665 together. I am conscious of pressures for clusters of commercial and other development to occur adjacent to motorways, particularly in the vicinity of motorway interchanges. In the case of the M3 motorway, measures are in place to address these concerns. Within the development plan process, appropriate objectives to protect the archaeology and...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 666 and 667 together. As outlined in the reply to Question No. 1370 of 30 January 2008, the 20-year National Spatial Strategy (NSS) which was published in November 2002, aims to achieve a better balance of social, economic and physical development across Ireland, supported by more effective planning, and has designated nine gateways and nine hubs which have...

Written Answers — Electoral Boundaries: Electoral Boundaries (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: On 8 January 2008 I announced that I had established two committees to review local electoral areas. These committees are independent in the performance of their functions. I understand, however, from public notices that the committees have established a website (www.electoralareacommittees.ie) and have invited submissions which should be received no later than 14 March 2008.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 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. My Department is awaiting submission of Mayo County Council's Tender Report for the scheme.

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Financial Resolution passed by Dáil Eireann on 5 December 2007 provides for motor tax increases of 9.5% for cars below 2.5 litres and 11% for cars above that threshold, with effect from 1 February 2008. The same motor tax rate applies to both new and imported cars.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 671 and 672 together. The information requested is set out in the table below. The budget figures listed refer to funding provided by my Department to the agencies. Some agencies are funded by local authority contributions or own resources from fees etc. A combination of income from the Department, local authorities and own resources would also apply in...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) produces regular reports on municipal waste water discharges, including treatment standards, and on the quality of drinking water supplies in Ireland. The Agency's most recent reports "Urban Waste Water Discharges in Ireland – A Report for the Years 2004 and 2005" and "The Provision and Quality of Drinking Water in Ireland – A Report for the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: Under the decentralisation programme, all Dublin based operations of my Department are being decentralised, with the exception of Met Éireann, ENFO, the Private Rented Tenancies Board 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 four locations in...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: In 2007 my Department established a task force to examine the regulatory context around the siting and location of adult entertainment venues. The task force is chaired by my Department and comprises representatives from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; the Office of the Revenue Commissioners; An Garda Síochána; and Dublin City Council. The task force has met on a number...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 676 to 678, inclusive, together. It is not feasible to separate taskforces from a variety of administrative arrangements such as working or action groups, steering committees or project teams which are routine and efficient mechanisms for the management of a range of projects and tasks and for the delivery of the business objectives contained in my...