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Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: The Deputy did well.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: How would people living in the county feel about that?

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to open the debate in this House on the Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007. On the formation of the Government in June 2007, the Taoiseach announced that responsibility for non-national roads and the national vehicle and driver file, NVDF, was to be transferred from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Not all of it.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I did not mention it.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I did not mention any engine size but Deputy Hogan can believe whatever he reads.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: No.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Smoking was not allowed.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I might implement that policy.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Could I take the Luas?

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (8 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I assume that the Question refers to Carrownagappul Bog, of which Gunnode is also a part. This bog is a candidate Special Area of Conservation. The derogation permitting a continuation of turf cutting for domestic purposes in SACs is due to expire in 2008. A recent review of the state of our bogs has revealed continuing damage due to domestic turf cutting. As a consequence, no extension to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (8 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Under Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, planning authorities may levy development contributions in respect of public infrastructure and facilities provided by, or on behalf of the local authority that benefit development in the area, based on a scheme of contributions adopted by the elected members of the authority. Subject to this, the types of public infrastructure that...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: The combined Adare and Patrickswell Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 to begin construction next year. Last month, my Department approved Limerick County Council's proposals to proceed separately with the Patrickswell element of the Scheme because of potential delays with land acquisition in Adare. I understand the Council is...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (8 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: The Planning Code provides for extensive public notification of proposed development. It is a general requirement that a valid application for planning permission must be advertised by site notice and newspaper notice. The site notice must state, inter alia, that the planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority, and that submissions or...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (8 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 238 of 18 October, 2007.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Retailers who deliver items such as furniture to a private house or business are not obliged to take away the packaging waste. Producers and retailers who place substantial amounts of packaging on the market do, however, have a range of responsibilities under the relevant legislation. If they join a packaging waste compliance scheme, they contribute to the overall cost of the collection...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (8 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: Contracts were received from the vendor's solicitor on September 14 and have since been executed by my Department. Payment will be made as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (8 Nov 2007)

John Gormley: My Department approved urban renewal works in the Square, Kilcock, for grant assistance under the Urban and Village Renewal Programme. It is understood that this project will commence before the end of November and will take approximately 3 to 4 weeks to complete. It is not expected to have a significant impact on the availability of parking in the Square. A Traffic Management Plan and...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 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,...