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Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: While my Department does not have precise information on the number of wild deer in County Wicklow, estimates suggest a figure in excess of 40,000 animals. With regard to Wicklow Mountains National Park, which is managed by my Department, regular deer counts have been carried out since 1995 with the following results. Summary of Deer Populations in Wicklow Mountains National Park Year Area...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The procedures for the appointment of ordinary members of An Bord Pleanála are set out in the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended by Sections 14-16 of the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006. In addition, Article 11 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2006 amended the list of prescribed bodies for the purposes of making nominations to the Board and...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: From the information supplied my Department has been unable to identify the bog in question. There are two designated bogs near Ballinasloe — Eskerboy Bog (NHA 001264) and Kilnaborris Bog (NHA 000284) on which domestic turf cutting can continue until 2014 in areas in which the bogs are not being severely damaged.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: Local authorities are required to recover the cost of providing water services, including water supply and waste water collection and disposal, from the users of those services, other than households using the services for domestic purposes. This is in accordance with the polluter pays principle and the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive. The policy provides for full cost...

Written Answers — Archeological Sites: Archeological Sites (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: On 29 June 2007, my Department received an Additional Reasoned Opinion from the European Commission raising, inter alia, the issue of whether or not EIA is required in certain circumstances for demolition works. Specific reference was made in this context to Ministerial directions of 12 June, 2007 under the National Monuments Act, 2004 in relation to a National Monument discovered at...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I am not aware of any damage caused to the monument to which the question refers. Having regard to its archaeological importance, I placed a temporary Preservation Order on the national monument at Rath Lugh on 28 September 2007. The Order has been put in place as an interim protective measure and is effective for a period of six months. Upon its expiration the Order may be renewed, or...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The Ennis/Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009 as a scheme to begin construction in 2009. My Department approved Clare County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme in September 2006. The Council, in consultation with my Department, is now finalising a brief for the appointment of consultants to prepare the necessary...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The Ennis Town Water Supply Augmentation Scheme is being funded under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. My Department approved Clare County Council's proposals to lay the pipework for the scheme in conjunction with the Ennis Road By-Pass in 2005 and I understand that the works will be completed later this year.

Fire Services: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I propose to share time with the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen.

Fire Services: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "—extends again its deepest sympathies to the families of Brian Murray and Mark O'Shaughnessy whose deaths occurred in such tragic circumstances; extends its deepest sympathies to Brian and Mark's colleagues in the Wicklow fire service and to all members of the retained fire service countrywide;...

Building Regulations. (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I thank Deputy Broughan for raising this matter and assure him no discourtesy was intended. Pyrite is a mineral found in broken stone that oxidizes upon contact with moisture and oxygen to produce sulphuric acid. The sulphuric acid causes the broken stone to swell, which in turn causes the floor slabs in buildings to lift and crack. Laboratory tests have found that pyrite exists in the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The information sought is not available in my Department. Staffing returns received from local authorities do not contain this classification of employees.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: Waste management services have traditionally been provided at a local level, with individual arrangements being locally determined and tailored to local circumstances. The present legal framework, as determined by the Oireachtas, reflects this. In accordance with section 52 of the Protection of the Environment Act 2003, the determination of waste management charges, and any associated waiver...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: Section 26(1) of the Wildlife Act 1976 provides that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government may grant to the master or other person in charge of a pack of stag hounds, a licence authorising the hunting of deer by that pack, during such period or periods as is or are specified in the licence. My Department has had discussions with representatives of the Ward Union...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 to 134, inclusive, together. The Building Control Act 1990 assigns primary responsibility for complying with the Building Regulations to the owners and builders of buildings. Responsibility for enforcement of the Regulations is vested in the 37 local Building Control Authorities, who are empowered to carry out inspections of buildings and initiate...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: The EU Waste Shipments Regulation sets out the controls applicable to shipments of waste within, into, and out of the European Union. It is directly applicable in the Member States. All shipments of waste must follow various procedures and control regimes, which are determined by the type of waste shipped and the type of treatment that will be applied to the waste at its destination. Thus,...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: Section 10(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 requires a development plan to set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the plan area. Section 10(2) of the Act sets out the mandatory objectives of a development plan which include, inter alia, the conservation and protection of the environment. Furthermore, Section 9(6) requires that...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: Section 34 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides the statutory framework for the granting of planning permission by planning authorities for developments, including quarries, with or without conditions, or for the refusal of such permission. In relation to quarries in particular, section 261 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which was commenced with effect from 28 April...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 1150, 1151, 1153, 1155 and 1167 of 26 September 2007, in which I comprehensively addressed this issue.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (4 Oct 2007)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 1133 of 26 September 2007, and will finalise the Regulations by the end of the year.