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Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (18 May 2010)

John Gormley: The national Building Regulations, which are operative since 1992, set out the legal requirements for the construction of new buildings and the extension of, material alteration to, and certain changes of, use of existing buildings. The comprehensive set of related Technical Guidance Documents (TGDs) provide detailed information on how to comply with the Regulations. The Regulations are...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (18 May 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 448, 451 and 454 together. A comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure has been approved for County Limerick in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 -2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library. The total value of contracts underway and those proposed for commencement during the period of the Programme in...

Written Answers — Local Authority Expenditure: Local Authority Expenditure (18 May 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested in regard to the expenditure by local authorities on renting offices from the private sector on the lines set out in the Question, is not available in my Department. Local authority office accommodation is a matter in the first instance for local authorities themselves. However, they are expected to provide such accommodation in the most cost effective manner...

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (18 May 2010)

John Gormley: The operation, maintenance and management of water supply in the St Mary's Park area is a matter for Limerick City Council. There are no proposals with my Department relating to improvements in the water infrastructure in this area. However, St. Mary's Park Estate is included under the Limerick Regeneration Programme and all future development and refurbishments in the area, including...

Written Answers — Farm Planning Schemes: Farm Planning Schemes (18 May 2010)

John Gormley: The further expansion of my Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service farm plan scheme has been restricted as a result of budgetary constraints. In future my Department will accept new applicants to the scheme based on available funding. Calls for submissions will be announced annually. Applications to join the scheme will be screened on the basis of conservation priorities,...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (18 May 2010)

John Gormley: Cork County Council submitted a revised application for a foreshore licence at the location referred to in the Question in November 2009. The relevant State bodies have been consulted on the application and my Department will shortly advise the local authority on arrangements for public consultation.

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (18 May 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested is set out in the table below. Number of Tax Discs Issued 2008 and 2009 by Licence Type Licence Type 2008National 2008Meath 2009National 2009Meath Annual 1,630,459 39,789 1,528,384 32,739 Half-yearly 803,338 20,761 778,361 17,532 Quarterly 1,964,038 49,655 2,204,004 46,752 Total 4,397,835 110,205 4,510,749 97,023

Written Answers — Public Sector Recruitment: Public Sector Recruitment (18 May 2010)

John Gormley: With effect from 24 March 2009 until the end of 2010, no public service post, however arising, may be filled by recruitment, promotion, nor payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade. This general moratorium also applies to temporary appointments on a fixed-term basis and to the renewal of such contracts. My Department received a delegated sanction from the...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (13 May 2010)

John Gormley: Both Irish species of seal, the grey and harbour (or common) seal, are protected under the Wildlife Acts and the EU Habitats Directive. Under Section 42 of the Wildlife Act, 1976 (as amended) if seals are found to be causing serious damage to other fauna, to a fishery or to aquaculture installations they may be scared, captured or killed on receipt of a permit issued by the National Parks...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (13 May 2010)

John Gormley: The latest information available to me in relation to the payment off the non-principal private residence charge by non-residents is as at 3 March 2010 in relation to liability for 2009. That information is set out in a table.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (13 May 2010)

John Gormley: My salary costs amount to €207,677, consisting of a Ministerial salary of €115,005, paid by my Department, and a Deputy's salary of €92,672, paid by the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Secretary General, whose salary is €215,590, is the only member of staff in my Department on a comparable or higher salary. The Chairperson of An Bórd Pleanála, with a salary of €206,616 at 1 January...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (13 May 2010)

John Gormley: The €200 non-principal private residence charge was introduced in the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, which came into force in July 2009. As an exceptional measure for the year of introduction, the liability date for the charge was fixed at 31 July 2009. The Act provides that the liability date for 2010 and future years is 31 March. Payment does not fall due until two months after...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 May 2010)

John Gormley: A reply to the correspondence to which the Question refers was issued by my office on 11 May.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (12 May 2010)

John Gormley: Section 14 of the Building Control Act 2007 sets out the eligibility criteria for registration in the statutory register of architects. Section 14(2)(f) and Section 14(2)(h) provide two options for registration in respect of persons who have been practising architecture for specified periods in the State. The statutory register examination referred to in Section 14(2)(f) is conducted by the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 May 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 (12 May 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 Clare. Phases 1 and 2 of the Ennis / Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme are included in the Programme to advance through planning over the course of the Programme. My Department recently...

Written Answers — Birds of Prey: Birds of Prey (12 May 2010)

John Gormley: My Department has been working with the Golden Eagle Trust on the re-introduction of extinct birds of prey into Ireland, such as the Golden Eagle in Donegal, the White Tailed Eagle in Kerry and the Red Kite in Wicklow. I am aware that there have been recent incidents where some of these re-introduced birds have died as a result of eating poisoned meat-based bait. I am very concerned at...

Written Answers — Environmental Education Service: Environmental Education Service (12 May 2010)

John Gormley: ENFO provided an excellent service to the public in its 20 years of operation, contributing significantly to environmental education and raising levels of environmental awareness. However, in light of the expansion in information technology and web based sources of information over recent years, and the growing public interest in environmental issues throughout the country, the ENFO service...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (12 May 2010)

John Gormley: Having regard to available budgetary resources, priority is being given under the bog purchase scheme 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. The person in question owns land within a Special Area of Conservation designated at that time. Therefore, priority is being given to...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (12 May 2010)

John Gormley: There are approximately 1,200 active applications to sell land or turbary rights to my Department for which contracts have yet to be signed. In some of these cases my Department has issued letters of offer to the applicants. There are also some 250 cases for which contracts have been executed, subject to title, and the sale is awaiting closure by the legal representatives. Having regard to...