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Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: The continued and increased investment in flood protection and water infrastructure is something of which my party is very proud. Again, I thank our colleagues in Government for working closely with us on those issues. I congratulate the incoming Ministers but first I wish to say a few words about those Ministers who have resigned. I wish the former Minister and Deputy, Martin Cullen, well....

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: The two incoming Ministers will do tremendous work.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: I know from working with Deputy Carey on Dublin City Council that he takes a very balanced approach to all issues. That was evident in his work as Chief Whip. I wish to pay tribute to my colleague, Deputy Trevor Sargent. It has been a very difficult time for him and the manner of his parting showed-----

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: Deputy Varadkar has been particularly ungracious because usually when a colleague departs the scene in this House there is a moment during which we pay tribute to him or her but that was not evident with the Deputy. I noticed his comments on the radio.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: It is wrong of the Deputy to behave in that way. When a person departs in that fashion one should take a moment out from adversarial politics and simply pay tribute.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: One thing Deputy Sargent did was to work tirelessly for Ireland's food sector for more than two and a half years. He worked to develop horticulture in his own constituency of Dublin North, the sector's powerhouse, and across the country. He worked on developing the farmers' markets which increased in numbers on his watch by an impressive 25%. Deputy Sargent framed an action plan to deliver...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: Creating jobs will bring us out of recession. That is what this is about. That is what this Government is about, namely, concentrating on creating jobs.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: It is not about empty rhetoric nor about having it every single way. It is easy to do that in Opposition but it is hard in Government. Perhaps the Members will get the opportunity but-----

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: I hope they will have the guts to take hard decisions but I do not see that happening.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: I also wish to pay tribute to my two colleagues who are now privileged to enjoy junior ministerial status. My deputy leader, Deputy Mary White, from Carlow, will bring her own fresh perspective to her job as someone from rural Ireland who understands the concerns of that constituency. Deputy Ciarán Cuffe, with whom I served on Dublin City Council for a long time, is a qualified architect...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: I am happy to say this Government is talking loud and clear on the issues that matter to people in this country. Deputy Cuffe will bring to his new task the passion and commitment I have seen in him for so long. As Deputies are aware, he has dual citizenship.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: Politics is in his blood. He is related to a very famous political family in the United States.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: I understand he has.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: This Government will continue, with vision and vigour, to tackle the problems that matter to the Irish people. We live in a bubble in Leinster House.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: Speculation may be rife in here, but it does not matter a whit to people outside this House. They are concerned about their livelihoods and their jobs. They want to see the Government getting on with it. They want us to make these decisions. Those of us who travelled abroad recently understand that it is now recognised internationally that Ireland is tackling its problems. As we tackle...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (11 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 175 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 586 of 2 February, 2010. Planning applications, including applications for planning permission to erect wind turbines, must comply with the requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2008. My Department's Wind Energy Development...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. The Dungloe and Glenties Sewerage Schemes were to advance as a joint scheme and were included my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 -2009, while the Burtonport Sewerage Scheme was also included in the Programme. Donegal County Council submitted Tender Documents for the Design/Build/Operate contract for the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 353 of 9 March 2010.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (11 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: Under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, a planning application is required to be accompanied by the written consent of the owner to make the application, where the applicant is not the legal owner of the land concerned. My Department's 2007 Development Management Guidelines state that where, in making an application, a person asserts that he/she is the owner of the...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (11 Mar 2010)

John Gormley: The derogation allowing a continuation of turf cutting on 32 Raised Bog SACs that were notified for designation in 1999 has now expired. A further 23 raised bog SACs were notified for designation in 2002. I have included a list of the bogs affected. The Working Group on the Cessation of Turf Cutting in Designated Areas is nearing completion of its deliberations and I expect to receive its...