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Written Answers — Water Safety: Water Safety (5 May 2010)

John Gormley: I can confirm that the investigation referred to was carried out and its report, which is a matter in the first instance for the Council of Irish Water Safety (IWS), is to be considered at the meeting of the Council on 5 May 2010. The Council will need an opportunity to consider the implications of the report and decide on the appropriate course of action to follow. Irish Water Safety was...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 May 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 and 342 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. This includes provision for the commencement of contracts relating to the Dromcollogher Sewerage Scheme during the...

Written Answers — Building Control Act: Building Control Act (5 May 2010)

John Gormley: Under the Building Control Act 2007, the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland (RIAI), as registration body, has established the Admissions Board and the Technical Assessment Board for registration of the title of "Architect". I appointed the Chairpersons and nominated the non-architect members to both Boards. I will shortly appoint the Chairpersons and nominate the non-architect members...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 May 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested is not available in my Department.

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The EPA is the statutory body responsible for monitoring air quality in Ireland. In order to protect our health, vegetation and ecosystems, a number of EU directives set down air quality standards across the EU member states for a wide variety of pollutants. The monitoring, assessment and management of ambient air quality in Ireland is carried out according to the requirements of the EU Air...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 introduced a charge, with some exceptions, on any residential property not occupied by the owner as his or her sole or main residence on the liability date. Liability for the charge is irrespective of the marital status of the owner. The legislation was prepared and scrutinised in the normal fashion by the Office of the Attorney General and I have not...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Section 52 of the Waste Management Act 1996 requires that the consent of the relevant local authority is obtained prior to any sanction being granted to discharge leachate from landfill to sewers. In addition, section 40(4) of that Act prohibits the granting of a Waste Licence unless, inter alia, "any emissions from the recovery or disposal activity in question ("the activity concerned")...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The table below indicates claims submitted by local authorities that are currently under consideration by my Department in respect of capital waste management projects. In relation to the details set out in the table, the following should be noted. With respect to the category "Outstanding Information required from LA", no further progress can be made on these claims until such time as the...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 318, 322 and 325 of 27 April 2010. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Voting Rights: Voting Rights (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: In order to vote at elections in this jurisdiction, a person must be 18 years of age and his or her name must be entered in the register of electors for a constituency in the State in which the person ordinarily resides. Subject to these primary requirements, a person's citizenship determines the polls at which he or she is entitled to vote. British citizens may vote at Dáil, European and...

Written Answers — Architectural Conservation: Architectural Conservation (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Details of the relevant grant schemes which are funded mainly through my Department's Built Heritage Capital Programme are set out in the following table: Grant Scheme 2010 Provision Description Civic Structures Conservation Grants Scheme €1.38 million The scheme is administered directly by the Department. It provides grants for the restoration and conservation of buildings of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, which I published last week provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Wexford. While provision is made to commence contracts to the value of some €64 million in the county during the period of the programme, it was not possible to include the Kilmore Quay Sewerage Scheme amongst...

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: A total of €1,070,000 was made available under the Anti Litter and Anti Graffiti Awareness Grant Scheme for 2009. The total amount of funds claimed under the scheme for 2009 was €1,004,541.19 leaving a balance of €65,458.81 unclaimed. The table sets out details in respect of individual local authorities. 2009 ANTI-LITTER & ANTI GRAFFITI AWARENESS GRANT SCHEME Local...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, there is no provision for An Bord Pleanála to refund fees where an applicant for planning permission decides not to execute a permission granted on appeal. There is no obligation on a person in possession of a grant of planning permission to proceed with the development to which the permission relates.

Written Answers — Plastic Bag Levy: Plastic Bag Levy (29 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 232 together. Revenues from the levies on plastic shopping bags and the landfill of waste are paid into a 'ring-fenced' Environment Fund, established under the Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2001, and can only be used for activities that are of benefit to the environment. Section 74(9) of the Waste Management Act 1996 (as inserted by section 12 of...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: In its ruling in case 418/04, the European Court of Justice found that Ireland had made inadequate legislative provision for the safeguarding of Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation from pressures arising from recreational activities. Scrambler bikes, quads, off-road vehicles, jet-skis and power boats can, if used inappropriately, result in significant damage to sites...

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (28 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I, and the Ministers of State at my Department, have replied to some 870 Parliamentary Questions since mid January 2010. Information available or supplied was constrained by the impact of industrial action in fewer than 8 of these replies.

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (28 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: A combination of water conservation measures and investment to increase the supply of water are required to meet additional demand from the Greater Dublin water supply area over the coming years. This approach is reflected in the contracts and schemes included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, which I published last week. The new investment programme...

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (28 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The sinking of a well, drilling of a bore hole, erection of a pump or construction of a pump house, for the purpose of providing a domestic water supply, or a group water supply scheme in accordance with a plan or proposal approved by the Minister or a local authority for the purpose of making a grant towards the cost of such works, is specifically exempted from the requirement to obtain...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I have received correspondence in relation to this particular landfill facility , which is licensed to operate by the EPA, as is required under section 39(1) of the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended). The monitoring of compliance with the conditions of the licence is solely a matter for the EPA and is not one in which the Minister has a role. Indeed, section 60(3) of the Waste Management...