Results 6,361-6,380 of 7,278 for speaker:Dick Roche

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: That is in the 1997 Act.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: I was just being helpful.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: On a point of order, I must point out that the commission, in the operation of its activities, is not political and is not bound to the dictates of any political party——

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: On a point of order——

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: It does not. To traduce the integrity of a High Court judge and five public officials, as the Deputy has done, is unacceptable. I must make this point now and will respond in detail later.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: It does not always work that way.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The main purpose of this Bill is to implement the recommendations in the report of the independent constituency commission, published in January 2004, on revisions to the Dáil constituencies for the next general election. A copy of the report was given to each Member of the Oireachtas when it was presented to the Ceann Comhairle. At the...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: There is currently one five-seat constituency for that county. Fourth, there will be a reduction of one seat in the constituency of Cork North-Central, reducing to four seats, as well as across counties Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Longford combined. There will be a new constituency configuration in the north Connacht-north Leinster area, with new three-seaters named Sligo-North Leitrim and...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: They will be in full colour.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: I will do my best to ensure that Deputy Broughan has a detailed canvas map, as I am aware that there are detailed changes to be made in his area. I will do my best to be accommodating to members in that regard. I will outline the main provisions of the Bill. Section 2 provides that the number of Members of Dáil Éireann after the next dissolution will be 166. As I have said, that is the same...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: I was dealing with section 6 of the Bill, which requires some explanation. It arises as a technical issue, which was first raised by the Standards in Public Office Commission in regard to the definition of election expenses for the purposes of the Electoral Act 1997. Paragraph 2 of the Schedule to the Act set out certain items that were not to be regarded as election expenses for the purposes...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: He was not referring to Deputy O'Dowd.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: Arrangements of this kind would be an operational issue for individual local authorities. However, most householders will have the option of home composting. Composting units can be constructed by the householder or purchased from a garden centre or hardware store. Many local authorities now provide compost bins at subsidised prices. Further information is available in the fact sheet on...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (26 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: The independent consultants, who are carrying out the review of local government financing, will finalise their report shortly. The consultants are assessing, inter alia, the totality of local authorities' funding requirements to 2010 and the extent to which improved or alternative funding options may be required. The needs and resources model is used in determining the distribution of annual...

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (26 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: The obligation on local authorities to provide for recycling and recovery facilities is in relation to household waste rather than waste arising in the course of commercial activities. Recycling, recovery or disposal of commercially arising waste is specifically the responsibility of the producer and the local authorities are not obliged to provide facilities for, or to accept material from,...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: Phase 2 of the Fanad water supply scheme, which includes a connection to Glenvar to service group water schemes, has been approved for construction under my Department's water services investment programme 2004-06. Donegal County Council's revised preliminary report for the scheme is under examination in my Department and will be dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: I expect to announce a further tranche of grants under the waste management capital grants scheme in the coming weeks. Over €50 million has been allocated to some 90 projects so far, of which over €5 million has been allocated to projects in County Waterford. In providing further grant assistance I will consider how far advanced the proposed projects are, our NDP commitments and the need...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: The total expenditure incurred by my Department on waste awareness campaigns for the year ended 31 December 2004 was €2,407,157. This comprises: Race Against Waste â'¬2,112,160 Contribution to the North/South waste awareness project funded under the EU INTERREG Programme â'¬294,997 Total â'¬2,407,157 My Department contributed 10% of the overall...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 Apr 2005)

Dick Roche: Provision for recycling and recovery facilities is primarily a matter for local authorities. My Department operates a capital grants scheme under which local authorities may apply for grants for recycling and recovery facilities. Over €50 million has been allocated so far and I expect to announce a further tranche of grants in the coming weeks. In addition, my Department subsidises the...