Results 6,861-6,880 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: My Department has been unable to locate any record of an application from the person referred to in the question.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: In selecting schemes for inclusion in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009, account was taken of a number of factors, including: Compliance with relevant national and EU environmental, public health and drinking water quality statutory requirements and standards; Support for the National Spatial Strategy; Environmental Protection Agency reports on drinking water,...
- Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: As stated in my reply to Question No. 264 of 24 October 2007, the Department gave approval in principle for the construction of a new fire station at Edgeworthstown, County Longford in the 2007 Fire Service Capital Programme. It is a matter for Longford County Council, as fire authority, to progress the project. I understand that detailed costs and design drawings are being prepared for...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 596 and 597 of 16 October, 2007. The position is unchanged.
- Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: I thank Senator Alex White for his observations, and his colleagues, Senators Hannigan, McCarthy, Ryan, Prendergast and Kelly for their amendments. I know the Senator's colleague, Richard Humphreys, who does a good job on amendments and respect him.
- Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: I do not wish to take away from the Senator's work. These are technical amendments to a drafting style. My officials contacted the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel which informed them that this is standard language. The term "as substituted" is not used in this context. I am satisfied that we are using the correct language in this case and I cannot accept these amendments.
- Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: I thank Senator Alex White and his colleagues Senators Hannigan, McCarthy, Ryan, Prendergast and Kelly for this amendment. The Senator is correct that the amendment is perceived as superfluous and this is often a problem. Under section 12(1) of the Roads Act 1920, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has the power to make regulations relating to a number of areas....
- Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: I wish to answer Senator Coffey's question. It is clear there is now a delineation of powers and that the Minister for Transport has certain powers. I have outlined this evening the powers I am retaining and that I will be able to make regulations under the 1920 Act on applications for motor tax discs, the issue of motor tax discs, the issue of replacement motor tax discs and so on, all of...
- Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: This is a drafting issue that my Department has taken up with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The Roads Act 1920 and subsequent amendments to it, not all of which were contained in Roads Acts as some were in Finance Acts, were not cited together in the Roads Act 2007 which, if it were to have been done, would have been the appropriate place to have done it. The placement of a...
- Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: This is a technical Bill. Although there are some, particularly in the Lower House, who do not accept that, I assure Senators it is the case. I understand from where Senator Alex White is coming but I cannot accept the amendment.
- Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: I thank Senators for their contributions to the debate on this Bill. As I emphasised on Second Stage, the Bill is technical in nature. Its primary purpose is to provide the legislative framework necessary to facilitate the transfer of non-national roads and the national vehicle driver file functions from my Department to the Department of Transport. This transfer will be effected by a...
- Seanad: Building Regulations (20 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: I am grateful to the Senator for affording me the opportunity to report progress on the building energy rating certification system to the House. Securing greater energy efficiency and the reduction of CO2 emissions in existing and new buildings and dwellings is a priority objective of mine. Amongst the measures I am taking to give effect to this is the introduction of new building...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (15 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: Since becoming Minister, I have not used the Government jet. Details of travel by bus, rail and air transport, where relevant, to end October are set out in the tables. Minister John Gormley T.D. Rail Transport Commercial Air Transport Month Frequency Cost Frequency Cost ⬠⬠June 2007 One Return Journey 1,056 July 2007 One Return Journey 1,020 August 2007 One Return...
- Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Ireland in relation to six cases of non-transposition of Directives. Information on the status of each is set out in the table. Directive Number and Title Date Due for Transposition Current position on infringement proceedings related to directives overdue for transposition Position on transposition of directives...
- Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (15 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: Limerick County Council received a total of â¬1,331,186 in grant assistance under the Urban and Village Renewal Programme, 2000-2006, in respect of improvement works in Kilfinane. Information regarding the total cost of those works is not available to my Department and may more appropriately be sought directly from the Council.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: The Kilconnell Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 â 2009 for funding under the Rural Towns and Villages Initiative. Galway County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme is being examined in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible in the light of additional information received from the Council.
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: In selecting schemes for inclusion in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009, account was taken of a number of factors, including: Compliance with relevant national and EU environmental, public health and drinking water quality statutory requirements and standards; Support for the National Spatial Strategy; Environmental Protection Agency reports on drinking water,...
- Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (15 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: Under the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (Noise) Regulations 1994, a person may seek an order in the District Court to have noise giving reasonable cause for annoyance abated. The procedures involved have been simplified to allow action to be taken without legal representation. A public information leaflet outlining the legal options available to persons experiencing noise...
- Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (15 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 to 194, inclusive, together. Unlike for Dáil and European Parliament constituencies, there are no legal requirements in relation to the frequency of local electoral area reviews. The last review of local electoral areas was carried out in 1998; the next local elections are due to take place in 2009. I am at present considering the issues around a review...
- Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2007)
John Gormley: I assume that the Question refers to Directive 2003/4/EC on public access to environmental information. Article 5(3) of Directive 2003/4/EC provides that, where charges are made for the provision of environmental information, public authorities must publish and make available to applicants a schedule of such charges as well as information on the circumstances in which a charge may be levied...