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Written Answers — Local Government Charges: Local Government Charges (21 Apr 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 — World Heritage Sites: World Heritage Sites (21 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The proposed nomination of a property to the World Heritage List requires the preparation of comprehensive nomination documentation including a management plan for the property. Consultation will take place with the relevant stakeholders including local communities in the preparation of this documentation for future nominations. The Management Plan outlines the framework for the property as...

Written Answers — Local Government Charges: Local Government Charges (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 sets the non-principal private residence charge at €200, which is a relatively modest level. I have no plans at present to amend the Act.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: There are already a range of mechanisms in place under the Planning and Development Act 2000 to secure a planning gain for local authorities and communities from decisions taken by planning authorities, including section 48/49 development levy contribution schemes and the provision of land, sites, houses (or payment in lieu) at below market value for social and affordable housing. The...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: A comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure has been approved for County Kildare in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 -2012 published yesterday. The Programme, which includes details of contracts currently at construction, contracts to start in the 2010 to 2012 period and schemes to advance through planning, is available in the Oireachtas Library. In...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 754 to 756, inclusive, together. The contracts relating to the Kildare Sewerage Scheme, the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme and the Barrow Abstraction Scheme are included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, which I published yesterday. In February 2010 I approved funding to allow Kildare County Council to place the...

Written Answers — Land Transactions: Land Transactions (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The contracts relating to this case are being amended, in agreement with the vendor. The sale of these lands can progress when this is done.

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: In accordance with the Water Framework Directive, Ireland has adopted a catchment-based approach to river basin management planning. The Liffey falls within the Eastern River Basin District and the local authorities within this catchment are jointly responsible for the making of river basin management plans which aim to protect and improve water quality. The Directive is implemented through...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: My Department approved funding in August 2008 to enable North Tipperary County Council award the contract for the Newport Regional Water Supply Scheme, and it is included as a contract to start construction during the period of the Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, which I published yesterday. The timing of the commencement of the contract is a matter for the Council. My...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Recognising that people with disabilities have particular needs, my Department endeavours to ensure that the voting process is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Currently there are two options available to assist voters with a visual impairment to vote at their local polling station; they may avail of companion voting or they may seek the assistance of the presiding officer. Other...

Written Answers — Civil Defence: Civil Defence (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: My Department recently received a request from Cork County Council seeking sanction for the employment of two Civil Defence Officers. This request is currently being examined and a response will issue to the Council shortly.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 763 and 769 together. The contract for Ballymore Eustace Sewerage Scheme (SLI) Wastewater Treatment Plant is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, which I published yesterday, as a contract to start construction during the programme period. Kildare County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme, together with the...

Written Answers — Domestic Water Metering: Domestic Water Metering (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I will shortly be bringing detailed proposals to Government on the approach to the metering of households on public supplies. These proposals, which my Department is currently finalising, will give effect to the commitment in the renewed Programme for Government to introduce charging for domestic water use in a way that is fair, significantly reduces waste and is easily applied. I will...

Written Answers — Building Regulations Compliance: Building Regulations Compliance (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Under the Building Control Act 1990, responsibility for compliance with the Building Regulations is a matter for the owner or builder of a building. Enforcement of the building regulations is the responsibility of the 37 local building control authorities. The authorities are empowered to carry out inspections and initiate enforcement proceedings, where considered necessary. The agreed...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The Carysfort to Maretimo Sewerage Scheme (Stream Improvement) is approved as a contract to start in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 at an estimated cost of €5.9 m. A decision on the level of funding to be provided for the Scheme will be made on receipt of the tender information from Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: During 2009, the Working Group on the cessation of turf cutting in designated raised bogs invited submissions from interested parties. While several hundred submissions were received, none was from the organisation or organisations in question. The Group received submissions from a number of other organisations representing turf cutters and conservationists. The associations which had made...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 768 and 771 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 published yesterday. This includes provision for the commencement of contracts relating to the Mungret Sewerage Scheme network and the Dromcollogher Sewerage Scheme, which...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Specific responsibility for the planning and delivery of the North Fringe development rests with the local authorities involved, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council. The North Fringe Framework Development Plan, which was prepared by Dublin City Council in 2000, sets out the objectives for the area, the site context and the urban design framework. The plan emphasises the need for a...

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: Some 1,296 personal computers and 229 laptops are deployed in my Department. Information relating to the number of personal computers and laptops in Agencies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the Agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested is supplied on the table below. Information in relation to office equipment deployed by Agencies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the Agencies themselves. Photocopiers Laser Printers Inkjet Printers Multifunctional devices 50 304 208 36