Results 7,101-7,120 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587, 616, 622 and 623 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 required under the terms of section 26 of the Local Government Act 2001 to take...

Written Answers — Incinerator Safety: Incinerator Safety (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: Incinerators are subject to independent statutory planning and waste licence approval processes. My Department is aware that the Environmental Protection Agency takes human health issues into account when considering waste licence applications. The Agency takes the view that if the licensed emission limits are complied with, then human health is adequately protected in line with best practice.

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589 and 590 together. Significant progress has been made in the transfer of the electronic voting equipment to centralised premises in Gormanstown; arrangements are being made to transfer further such equipment to Gormanstown. The total transport costs available at present amount to €25,118 (VAT inclusive). It is anticipated that ongoing costs associated...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The information requested is not available from my Department and was not sought from planning authorities by circular letter PD 1/06.

Written Answers — Construction Materials: Construction Materials (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592 and 593 together. I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 1150, 1151, 1153, 1155 and 1167 of 26 September 2007. The certification of products is the responsibility of the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). The NSAI is giving urgent consideration to publication of additional guidance in relation to appropriate protocols for testing underfloor...

Written Answers — Departmental Travel: Departmental Travel (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: In accordance with the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour, benefits under frequent flier schemes may be retained by individual civil servants in recognition of the fact that official travel is disruptive to personal and family life. Nevertheless, in accordance with my Department's travel policy the availability of frequent flyer points is not allowed to influence decisions taken...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The unprecedented expansion in the economy in recent years, supported by the Government's economic policies, has resulted in growth in local authorities' commercial rates bases by some 60% in the period 1997–2006. The additional income provided through this growth has assisted local authorities in expanding and improving the services they provide to their customers. The income that each...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: My Department in the normal course of business provides me with information and projections based on data from various sources but principally the National Waste Report produced annually by the Environmental Protection Agency. Such projections allow the impact of various policy options to be assessed. The scenario cited is based on projections to 2016 which take account of planned progress...

Written Answers — Recycling Centres: Recycling Centres (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The identification of sites for the location of recycling bring banks is a matter for the relevant local authority in accordance with the objectives set out in the particular statutory waste management plan. My Department has no function in the determination of the location of these sites. However, my Department understands that bring banks are already in operation in Johnstown, Windtown...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The Office of Public Works, in association with Dublin City Council and Fingal, Kildare and South Dublin County Councils, commissioned ERM Consultants to draw up a strategy for the Liffey Valley. The report, Towards a Liffey Valley Park, was published in November 2006. The report does not recommend the designation of the Liffey Valley as a National Park nor would this be possible at present...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The total cost of paper supplies including headed paper, compliment slips, envelopes and photocopying paper was €238,700 in the period January to October 2007. Of this figure €104,300 was expended on recycled paper. The cost of other stationery items such as pens, pencils, erasers, paper clips, staples and miscellaneous office supplies was €51,300. It is the policy of my Department to...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations sets out the legal requirements in relation to fire safety in the design and construction of new buildings and the extension of, material alteration to, and certain changes of, use of existing buildings. The related Technical Guidance Document B (TGD-B) provides guidance on how to comply with the requirements of Part B. Automatic sprinklers can...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The Bundoran Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to commence construction in 2008. The wastewater treatment plant for Bundoran is being procured under a single Design/Build/Operate contract that also includes Killybegs and Glencolmcille. Donegal County Council's Preliminary Report for Bundoran was received in my Department...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 607 and 617 together. The current position in relation to water services schemes in Kildare is set out in Question No. 559 of 16 October 2007 and previous replies. The Draft Prosperous Local Area Plan was published for public consultation in April 2007. Zoning of land is addressed in the Draft Plan. I understand from Kildare County Council that the Draft...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: In accordance with Part II of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended by the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2002, the making, reviewing and varying of development plans and local area plans are a reserved function of the elected members of a planning authority. Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Development Plans and Development Management were published by my...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: At this year's Spring meeting of the European Council, EU Heads of State and Government agreed to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% on 1990 levels by 2020. They also committed to a reduction of 30% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 compared to 1990 as the EU contribution to a global and comprehensive agreement for the period beyond 2012, provided that other developed...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The contracts for this sale have been executed by my Department. I am hopeful that the case will be finalised by the Chief State Solicitor's Office shortly.

Written Answers — Noxious Weeds: Noxious Weeds (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: It is my intention to make the regulations under section 52(6)(a) of the Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended) in the first quarter of 2008, and to provide for a short lead in time, after which possession or introduction of Lagarosiphon major will be prohibited.

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The deer management strategies for Wicklow Mountains National Park are set out in the Wicklow Mountains National Park Management Plan 2005 to 2009. There is no separate plan for deer management within the national park, nor did such a plan exist previously.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (23 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The abbey is listed on the statutory Record of Monuments and Places for County Donegal. Section 12(3) of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994 provides for the protection of monuments and places listed on the statutory Record of Monuments and Places. Two months notification in writing must be given to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government of any proposed...