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Written Answers — Election Campaign Regulations: Election Campaign Regulations (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: The detailed arrangements for the conduct of elections are set out in the Electoral Act 1992 and other electoral codes. While electoral law is subject to ongoing review, there are no proposals for legislative change along the lines referred to in the Question.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: A preservation order under section 8 of the National Monuments Act, 1930 (as amended) placed on Nos. 14, 15, 16 and 17 Moore Street was laid before each House of the Oireachtas on 25 January 2007. The preservation order applies section 14 of the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended) to No. 16 Moore Street. Under these provisions, any person, including the owner of the national monument, is...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 568 and 590 together. The Kilmallock Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007 as a scheme to commence construction this year at an estimated cost of €9.46m. My Department is awaiting submission of Limerick County Council's detailed design and contract documents for the scheme, together with the Council's...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: The EU Nitrates Directive aims to protect all waters against pollution from agricultural sources. Particular care is required for the protection of public health in the case of waters which serve as the source of drinking water. The European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2006 implement the Directive in Ireland and provide statutory support for...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: A strategy document was prepared by Westmeath County Council to avail of support under the Urban and Village Renewal Measure of the Border Midlands and Western Regional Operational Programme, 2000-2006. Its proposals include village renewal works at Ballykeeran, Athlone. A grant of €37,873 was provided to Westmeath County Council for these works, which comprised the development of green...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 571, 580 and 586 together. Part H of the Building Regulations (Drainage and Waste Water Disposal) sets out the requirements for the treatment of effluent from wastewater systems. The relevant Technical Guidance Document H (TGD-H) provides guidance on how to comply with the requirements of Part H. TGD-H calls up the following standards: (1) Septic tanks...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: Minimum frequencies for the monitoring of water supplies are set out in the European Communities (Drinking Water) Regulations 2000. These Regulations transpose the provisions of EU Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. Under the Regulations sanitary authorities are responsible for the monitoring of drinking water supplies. Under section 159 of...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 and 574 together. Under electoral law, returning officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the conduct of elections in the constituencies for which they are responsible. The detailed arrangements in relation to the conduct of elections, including provisions concerning ballot boxes, are set out in the Electoral Act 1992. The Office of...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: The Three Rivers Project was a catchment-based project in 1998-2002 to develop water quality monitoring and management systems for the Boyne, Liffey and Suir Rivers. The project was led, respectively in relation to each catchment, by Meath County Council, Kildare County Council and Carlow County Council. The work of the project, including the implementation of the recommendations, is being...

Written Answers — Firearms Policy: Firearms Policy (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: I refer to the reply to Question No. 532 of the 14 November 2006. The position is unchanged. My Department still awaits a proposal from Buncrana and Bogay gun clubs, supported by details of their traditional usage of the area concerned, which would permit discussions about an agreement on this topic to proceed.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: The Mayo Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme, of which Cross is an element, is approved for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007. Mayo County Council's Preliminary Report for Cross and a number of other locations is being examined in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: Consideration of the EU Commission's proposal for a directive establishing a framework for the protection of soil is in the early stages. The proposal has implications for a range of activities including agriculture. My Department has had input from the Department of Agriculture and Food on the Commission's proposal and will continue to liaise closely with that Department as consideration...

Written Answers — Tree Felling Licences: Tree Felling Licences (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: My Department was consulted by the Department of Agriculture and Food regarding this felling licence application and had no objection to the granting of the application. However, my Department noted that some of the trees are host to active rookeries and recommended that these particular trees be felled before 1 February 2007 to ensure that nestlings are not affected.

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: A landowner may seek review of a proposed designation of land as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) by making an objection in writing, and based on scientific grounds, to my Department along with a clear map of the land in question. Such objections must be made within a three-month period of the site being notified. The area will then be reviewed within my Department. Should the landowner...

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: The Electoral (Amendment) Act 2006, enacted in December 206 provides for postal voting facilities for prisoners. Detailed guidance and application forms in this regard were issued by my Department to all registration authorities on 11 January 2007, including guidance on implementation of the statutory requirement on authorities to give public notice of the new facilities during the period...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: The power of planning authorities to make a Special Amenity Area Order, subject to confirmation by An Bord Pleanála, derives from section 202 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-06. This permits a specified area to be declared an area of special amenity by reason of: its outstanding natural beauty; or its special recreational value; and having regard to any benefits for nature...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: The Supreme Court judgment of 13 November 2006 in the cases of King/Cooney/Riordan upheld the legislative provision for the description "non-party" on the ballot paper of candidates who are not members of registered political parties. The judgment observed, inter alia, that there is no reason to conclude that the description "non-party" on the ballot paper is misleading. In the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: Dunkineely was included as an element of the Southern Waste water Bundle Scheme which was ranked as sixth priority by Donegal County Council in the list of water and sewerage schemes submitted by the Council in response to my Department's request to local authorities last year to undertake fresh assessments of the needs for capital works in their areas and to prioritise their proposals on the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: The Clifden Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07 as a scheme to commence construction this year. Galway County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme is being examined in my Department and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Feb 2007)

Dick Roche: The Oughterard Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-07 as a scheme to commence construction this year. I have conveyed approval to Galway County Council to prepare contract documents for the new waste water treatment plant and upgraded waste water collection system for the town.