Results 761-780 of 9,994 for speaker:John Gormley
- Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The statement on my Green Party web site refers to my involvement as a member of Government and leader of the Green Party in discussions in relation to the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 which has now been ratified by the Public Services Committee of the ICTU and provides a basis for stability and progress to the benefit of Public Servants and citizens alike. I am a member of the Cabinet...
- Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The main requirement of the Directive in relation to urban waste water is the provision of secondary waste water treatment and nutrient reduction, where appropriate, in designated sensitive areas. The Directive establishes the dates by which such treatment is to be provided, which varies depending on the size of the agglomeration concerned. Compliance with the requirements of the Directive...
- Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: Groundwater is a valuable natural resource in Ireland, used in food and industrial processing, as well as being an important source of drinking water. The original Groundwater Directive (80/68/EEC) was transposed into national legislation through: - the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 to 1990; - the Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations, 1978; - the Protection of...
- Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: As part of the preparatory process towards the introduction of comprehensive legislation to address noise nuisance, extensive public consultation was undertaken during which over 200 submissions were received from the public and key stakeholders. After due consideration of these submissions, the General Scheme of a Noise Nuisance Bill was prepared and approved by the Government in May 2009....
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The programme for Government agreed in 2007 signalled a fundamental change of policy in relation to waste management. Reflecting the ambition of the Programme commitment, I have made it clear that I want to see a sustainable, resource-based approach to waste management. This will involve a shift in focus, from residual waste management options such as landfill and incineration, to...
- Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 47 together. Following the decision by the Government in December 2009, my Department is finalising proposals for the installation of water meters in households served by public water supplies. These proposals will give effect to the commitment in the renewed Programme for Government to introduce charging for domestic water in a way that is fair,...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licenses: Foreshore Licenses (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The consulting engineers acting on behalf of the applicant have written to my Department to say that the application has been withdrawn.
- Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The latest published report from the Environmental Protection Agency on urban wastewater discharges relates to the year 2007. At that stage, in population equivalent terms, 3.76% of discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent of greater than 500 are reported to be without any treatment. My Department provides capital funding to Water Services Authorities for the provision of...
- Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The latest available information on enforcement activities, including prosecutions, undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency and local authorities under a range of environmental legislation, including in relation to waste, integrated pollution prevention and control, air pollution and water pollution, is set out in the Agency's report Focus on Environmental Enforcement in Ireland; A...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The collection of statistics on waste is a matter for the Environmental Protection Agency, and not one in which I have a role. Similarly, enforcement of waste legislation is a matter for the Agency or the relevant local authority, as the case may be.
- Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The Environmental Enforcement Network is a network of authorities concerned with environmental regulation, both here and in Northern Ireland, co-ordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency, through its Office of Environmental Enforcement. The Network harnesses the collective resources and expertise available to those authorities, with a view to co-ordinating a consistent and more...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: Having regard to available budgetary resources, priority is being given under the bog purchase scheme this year to those wishing to sell their interest in the 32 raised bog sites which were nominated for designation as Special Areas of Conservation between 1997 and 1999. For these sites the derogation by the Government, which allowed the continuation of turf cutting for personal domestic use,...
- Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The waste licensing of landfills is governed by the provisions of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2010 and associated regulations. The legislation provides that the EPA may impose conditions on a licence relating to the operation of facility, including requirements in relation to the closure, restoration, remediation and aftercare of the facility. The EPA is entitled to seek the necessary...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: My Department received a delegated sanction from the Department of Finance in August 2009 for implementation of the general moratorium on the filling of public sector posts across all local authorities. This is on condition that the overall staffing levels in the sector are reduced significantly by the end of 2010 in adherence with the Government's Policy on Staffing and Numbers in the Public...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: My Department provides support to various groups involved in social partnership. Grants are provided towards the administrative and general expenses of a number of organisations and bodies that provide information, research or representative services in the housing area. This funding assists such organisations in the delivery of housing objectives and services. Funding is also provided...
- Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 506 and 507 together. These buildings, which are privately owned, are subject to a Preservation Order made under section 8 of the National Monuments Act 1930, as amended. As required under section 14 of that Act, I have given consent to the owners for certain works to preserve the structure of the buildings. I understand that these works are ongoing and I...
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: The issue of pyrite was brought to the attention of my Department in mid-2007. Having consulted the statutory Building Regulations Advisory Body, my Department issued a circular letter (Ref. BC 6/2007) to each county manager and local building control authority on 16 August 2007 to bring this matter to their notice and to request co-operation in the enforcement of the relevant requirements...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 754 of the 20 April 2010. The position, insofar as it related to the Kildare Town Sewerage Scheme, is unchanged.
- Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: In October 2008, I established an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) to carry out a review of Ireland's Tentative List of potential properties for nomination for inscription on the World Heritage List. On the basis of the EAG's own analysis and its consideration and assessment of the proposals and submissions received from the public and interested groups, the group finalised a new Tentative List,...
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Jul 2010)
John Gormley: County Councils were notified of their block grant allocations under the Rural Water Programme in April 2010. The total funding involved in block grant allocations was nearly â¬85 million and a list showing the overall allocation to each Council is available in the Oireachtas Library. These block grant allocations cover both funding for group water and sewerage schemes and small public...