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Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: That is correct. I agree with the point the Deputy made. When I met the anglers in Galway, including the "gentleman" to whom Deputy Michael D. Higgins referred in derogatory terms recently on television, and not entirely truthfully either, they made some interesting points. One issue related to the point dealt with by the Deputy; the haphazard tree-felling system. There is currently a...

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: I was simply replying.

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: May I respond?

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Statutory responsibility for protection and improvement of water quality is assigned primarily to local authorities acting under the general supervision of the EPA. Lough Corrib lies within the Western River Basin District as designated under the EU Water Framework Directive and Galway County Council is the coordinating local authority for this District. A framework for coordination of water...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: There is no restriction in law in relation to the day of the week which may be specified as polling day for a general election. All relevant factors will be taken into account in the determination of the polling day for the next general election. The Electoral Act 1997 provides that students pursuing a course of study on a full-time basis at an educational institution in the State, who are...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: The promontory fort at Drumanagh, Loughshinney, County Dublin is a national monument in private ownership which is protected by Preservation Order No. 13 of 1977. The owners of such monuments have a responsibility to ensure they are secured and protected. My Department has contacted the owner's representatives to request that improved protective measures be undertaken and the Gardaí have...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: My Department recently approved the invitation of tenders for this project, which will be carried out under the capital funding scheme for voluntary and co-operative housing projects. Drogheda Borough Council, which is responsible for the detailed administration of the scheme in their area, have been notified accordingly.

Written Answers — Fire Service: Fire Service (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 978 and 1019 together. An application for sanction to pay an injury grant to the person concerned was received by my Department in February 2007. This has been examined, in consultation, as necessary, with the local authority and the Department of Social and Family Affairs, and I expect that a decision will be made within the next two weeks.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 979, 1032 and 1033 together. The Mayo Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme, which includes Ballyheane, Charlestown, Cross, Crossboyne and the Neale, is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07 at an estimated cost of €6.07m. Further consideration will be given to the Council's Preliminary Report for Ballyheane, Cross,...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 981, 1038 and 1054 together. The Lower Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme has been approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07 at an estimated cost of €31 million. The scheme provides for the expansion of the Leixlip wastewater treatment plant under one contract and for the upgrading and improvement of the wastewater...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Caherdaniel is approved for funding under Phase 1 of the Kerry Villages Waste Water Project in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07, at an estimated cost of €8.5m. Kerry County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme is being examined in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 984, 1012 and 1050 together. The Ennis Town Water Supply Treatment Scheme, which will provide a new water treatment plant for Ennis, is approved for construction in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07. Clare County Council's tender report and recommendation for the scheme, which envisages a 78 weeks construction period, were received...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: The Doolin, Ballyvaughan and Corofin Sewerage scheme is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07. I expect that my Department's examination of Clare County Council's Water Services Pricing Policy and Economic Review Reports for the scheme will be completed shortly. The Council has also applied to the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: The information requested is set out in the table. Name Title Salary Level Date of Appointment Duties David Grant* Special Adviser Principal Officer January 2005 As set out in Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. Stephen Kearon** Special Adviser Principal Officer March 2006 As above. Geraldine Cole Personal Assistant Higher Executive Officer December 2004 Provision of...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Contracts in this case were received by my Department only on 4 April last. These contracts are now with the Chief State Solicitor's Office which is examining them to ensure that they are in order. It is hoped to proceed with the transaction as soon as possible after this.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: My Department is funding a pilot programme, proposed by the National Rural Water Monitoring Committee, to test a range of new, small-scale wastewater collection and treatment systems under Irish conditions. The objective of the pilot programme is to evaluate new approaches to meeting the wastewater collection and treatment needs of rural communities and to examine the potential role for...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Derryloughan East bog, Newport, Co. Mayo is within Special Area of Conservation (SAC) 2144, part of the Newport River designation. Cutting turf on designated SACs is strictly limited in order to protect this internationally important type of habitat. A derogation was agreed in 1999 for turf cutting, for domestic use only, on less sensitive areas of bogs designated as SACs for a period of up...

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Local authorities are required to recover from non-domestic water consumers all costs incurred in the provision of water services to those consumers. The application of the polluter pays principle, as required by the EU Water Framework Directive, entails the metering of non-domestic consumers so that a volumetric charge can be applied, with the cost of meter installation being borne by the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: Since the establishment of An Bord Pleanála in 1977, planning legislation has clearly assigned final responsibility for decisions on planning appeals to the Board and not to inspectors making reports and recommendations to the Board. Between 2000 and 2006, the percentage of cases where the Board have reversed the recommendation of the Inspector ranged from 9% to 14% of cases. This does not...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 567 and 577 of 5 April 2007.