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Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: As Minister, my role is to provide the necessary statutory and policy framework within which individual development contribution schemes are adopted by each planning authority. Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 provides that planning authorities may levy development contributions in respect of public infrastructure and facilities provided by, or on behalf of, the local...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Freshford / Johnstown / Goresbridge Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012. A contract for an interim wastewater treatment plant for Freshford, Johnstown and Goresbridge is listed amongst the list of contracts due to commence construction in the period 2010 to 2012, at an estimated cost of €1.4m. My Department approved the...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Working Group on the Management of Dog Breeding Establishments, which reported in 2005, comprised the membership set out below. The Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 has regard to the majority recommendations of the group. Name Organisation Mr. Finbarr Heslin Independent Chairman of Working GroupBeaufield Veterinary Centre, Celbridge, Co. Kildare Mr. Frank McRory C/o Veterinary...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: No new agencies have been established since my appointment in June 2007. The bodies and agencies under the aegis of my Department, and the appointments made to them by me since my appointment in 2007, are as follows: Name of State Body/Board Names of Persons Appointed since July 2007 Affordable Homes Partnership Catherine GormanConn Murray An Bord Pleanála Thomas O'ConnorMargaret Byrne...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested in respect of my Department is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Galway. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some €130 million in the county during the period of the Programme. The Lettermore supply...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: There is a commitment in the Programme for Government to introduce comprehensive legislation to address noise nuisance. The General Scheme of a Noise Nuisance Bill was approved by the Government in May 2009. My Department, in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General, is progressing matters in this regard and the Bill is scheduled for publication later this year.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The threat to biodiversity and habitats by non-native invasive plant and animal species is widely recognised. My Department is currently finalising draft new Habitats Regulations which will be published shortly for public consultation. These Regulations will include provisions to prohibit the sale and distribution of non-native plants and animals that are known to pose a threat to native...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 492 and 493 together. The European Communities (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2006 – 2008, which transposed Directive 2002/91/EC on the energy performance of buildings into Irish law, require a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate to be obtained prior to a building being offered for sale or letting out or prior to a newly commissioned...

Written Answers — Special Protection Areas: Special Protection Areas (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: My Department is currently engaged in a programme of classification of Special Protection Areas under the Birds Directive. This exercise includes the re-classification of many existing SPA sites, including Dungarvan Harbour and Tramore Back Strand, which were first designated some sixteen years ago. A judgement delivered by the European Court of Justice against Ireland in December 2007 found...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The EPA published its' report on The Quality of Bathing Water in Ireland 2009 in early June 2010. The report found that 93% of the 131 bathing areas nationwide complied with EU mandatory standards. In relation to the 6 designated beaches in the Waterford area the report found that: 3 beaches complied with the higher EU guide standard (Bonmahon, Clonea and Tramore); 2 beaches complied with...

Written Answers — Local Government Audit Service: Local Government Audit Service (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Each Local Authority is required to prepare and publish a financial statement in respect of every financial year. These financial statements are audited by the Local Government Audit Service which provides an independent and professional public sector audit service to the Local Government sector. I received the Local Government Audit Service report for Waterford County Council for the year...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Following the enactment of the Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Act, 2009, my Department assumed responsibility on 15 January 2010 for a range of foreshore functions. I understand that the eight foreshore applications, which were made by Harbour CAT Ferries Holdings Limited, relate to the same project viz the establishment of a fast passenger ferry service for Cork Harbour. These...

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 was initiated in, and has passed all stages in, the Seanad. It commenced second stage in the Dáil on 2 July, and second and remaining stages are scheduled to conclude on 8 July.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: I recently announced a planning review to assess the application of planning legislation, policy and guidance within the development plan and development management systems at local level. The review will consider what measures may be required to ensure a consistent approach to these issues across all planning authorities, and to improve the delivery of planning services generally. To assist...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Contracts of sale for this case were executed on my behalf in October 2008 and the purchase monies were provided to the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) to progress the sale. However, it is my understanding that difficulties relating to the title of the lands arose during the closing process. The CSSO is currently awaiting documentation from the vendor's solicitor to resolve the matter...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Gweedore Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 as a contract to start within the lifetime of the Programme. My Department is awaiting additional information from Donegal County Council in order to complete its examination of the Design Review Report for the scheme.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Dungloe and Glenties Sewerage Schemes are being advanced jointly and are included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 as a contract to start within the lifetime of the Programme. Donegal County Council's Tender Documents for the contract are under examination in my Department and are being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Falcarragh Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 as a scheme to advance through planning. My Department is awaiting the submission by Donegal County Council of the Preliminary Report for this scheme.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Waterford Grouped Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme is approved for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 at an estimated cost of over €50m. The scheme provides for the construction of new or upgraded wastewater treatment and collection systems in Ardmore, Ballyduff/Kilmeaden, Cappoquin, Dunmore East, Kilmacthomas, Stradbally and Tallow. ...