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Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The landfill site referred to is a landfill operated under a waste licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. Under the Waste Management Acts 1996 to 2010, licensing powers, including powers relating to a change to a licence, are conferred on the Agency. Under section 60 (3) of the 1996 Act, I am precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to the performance in...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (6 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: A formal response by Ireland to the judgement of the European Court of Justice issued to the European Commission in October 2005 detailing the measures being taken to ensure compliance with the provisions of Council Directive 75/42/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste, as amended by Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991. There has been subsequent correspondence with the Commission and...

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

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 543 and 544 together. Reports by the Environmental Protection Agency have identified septic tanks and other on-site wastewater treatment systems as a potential source of water pollution, particularly of groundwater sources which are an important source of drinking water for many people; this is particularly the case in areas with sensitive environments or high...

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

John Gormley: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, which is available in the Oireachtas Library, sets out the contracts and relevant locations where works relating to the provision of wastewater treatment plants are envisaged over the period 2010 - 2012. The timing of the commencement of contracts within that period is a matter for the Water Services Authorities subject to the need for my...

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

John Gormley: The information requested in the question covering the period from 1 January 2009 to the current date is set out in the following table. The orders were placed under centralised National Procurement Service framework contracts, and totalled some €12,550 over the period. Company Details of Print Jobs Enterprise Stationery Limited, NI Ten orders for printing and supply of file covers...

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I am pleased to bring the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 before the Dáil today. As the House is well aware, the topic of regulating dog breeding establishments has been on the agenda for some years now. In 2005, my predecessor established a working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments and make...

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Deputy should not push the puns too far.

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: On a point of order, I wish to excuse myself because I need to go to the Seanad. I hope the Deputy opposite understands. I will be back and I want to listen to his contribution.

Written Answers — Tax Audits: Tax Audits (1 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 to 245, inclusive, together. There were no unprompted voluntary disclosures to, or settlements with, the Revenue Commissioners by my Department in the years from 2005 to date in 2010. In this period, an audit of my Department's PAYE, PRSI, VAT, Withholding Tax and Relevant Contracts Tax records dating from 1 January 2008 to 31 May 2009 was conducted by...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (1 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Under Section 25 of the Control of Dogs Act 1986, where, on a complaint being made to the District Court by any person, it appears that a nuisance has been created as a result of excessive barking by a dog, the court may order the occupier of the premises in which the dog is kept to abate the nuisance by exercising due control over the dog; make an order limiting for such period as may be...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (1 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, which introduced the non-principal private residence charge, places the onus on individual property owners to assess their liability for the charge in the first instance and there is no obligation on local authorities to issue reminders or demands. However, anybody who paid the charge last year and provided an e-mail address has been sent an e-mail...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (1 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to the Dáil adjournment debate on this issue taken on 29 June 2010 which outlines the current position.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (1 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC, which were transposed into Irish law by regulations made by the Minister for Finance, allow for environmental and social criteria and conditions to be integrated into public procurement procedures. Such criteria and conditions may, therefore, be included in the selection of technical specifications and award criteria, and in contract performance clauses....

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (1 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: The following expenditure subheads in my Department's Vote are part funded by the National Lottery: · B.1.11 Communal Facilities in Housing Projects; · B.3.1 Private Housing Grants (Special Aid for the Elderly); · G.1 Heritage Council. Details of Lottery funded expenditure elements in each programme in the period 2007 – 2009 are set out in the following table: Subhead 2007 €m 2008...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Electoral Register: Electoral Register (1 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 to 257, inclusive, together. In law, the preparation of the Register of Electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register. In working to compile the Register for 2007/08, local authorities undertook and...

Civil Partnership Bill 2010: Fifth Stage (1 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: On behalf of the Green Party, I convey my deep personal appreciation to the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, for the work he has done. I am very much aware from this week's events that certain issues can cause difficulty for one's partner in government. I was aware from the negotiations we conducted on the programme for Government that this was always going to be a difficult issue. Where...

Civil Partnership Bill 2010: Fifth Stage (1 Jul 2010)

John Gormley: It is important to acknowledge that.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (30 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: The information sought in regard to the amounts of grant funding paid by my Department to the organisation concerned in 2008 and 2009, and any allocation in 2010, is currently being compiled and will be sent to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Jun 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 438 of 18 May 2010. My Department has approved a planning phase budget of €9.6m for the Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme and to date has recouped in excess of €5m to Cork County Council in respect of the planning phase costs incurred, the bulk of this being related to land acquisition and way-leaves. The progression of the scheme through the...