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Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (16 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The European Communities (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2006 – 2008, which transposed Directive 2002/91/EC on the energy performance of buildings into Irish law, require a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate to be obtained prior to a building being offered for sale or letting, or prior to a newly commissioned building being occupied for the first time. The Sustainable...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (16 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: Approximately 14% percent of the total onshore area of Ireland is designated as candidate Special Areas of Conservation (cSACs), Special Protection Areas (SPA's) or Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs). This includes lakes and rivers. The percentage of agricultural land included in designated sites is not available in my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (16 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: Under a Government Decision of June 2003, my Department was charged inter alia with coordinating all legal actions in relation to the former Irish Ispat site at Haulbowline, Co. Cork. Accordingly, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government has been a party to a number of legal cases relating to the site. In June 2001, Irish ISPAT Limited went into voluntary liquidation...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (11 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: It is estimated that the total gross motor tax receipts in 2010 will be in the region of €1,015m, a 4% decrease on 2009. Based on this figure, the table below indicates the estimated gross receipts for 2011 with percentage increases of 1% to 5% applied. The figures assume that the overall national fleet numbers and the make up of the fleet by taxation category remain static at 2010...

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

John Gormley: My Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, includes a contract for waste water treatment plants and associated networks for the Belmullet, Foxford and Charlestown Sewerage Scheme to advance to construction during the period of the Programme at an estimated cost of €14.3 million. My Department expects to issue...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (11 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The law in relation to the taxation of goods vehicles has not changed. To be taxed as a goods vehicle, a vehicle must be constructed or adapted for that purpose and used solely in the course of trade or business, including agriculture. If a vehicle is adapted, it must have the same characteristics as a goods vehicle in relation to space and accommodation for carrying goods and it must have...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (11 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 258 together. Deer may only be hunted under licence by my Department. The open season for most deer species, including Red, Fallow and Sika, operates annually from 1 September to 28 February, depending on the gender and age of deer. The hunting of red male deer is prohibited in the county of Kerry during the open season and these deer can only be...

Written Answers — Marine Designated Areas: Marine Designated Areas (11 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: Under the EU Birds Directive, Ireland is required to designate Special Protection Areas for the most important areas used by birds, especially migratory or rare species. The European Court of Justice has determined that all important areas used by birds must be designated. In Ireland, many of the most important areas are bays and estuaries used by large flocks of migrant birds in the winter...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (11 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The annual Service Indicators in Local Authorities reports are compiled by the Local Government Management Agency (formerly the Local Government Management Services Board), from returns made by local authorities. Implementation teams in local authorities collect, process and forward the annual service indicator data to the Local Government Management Agency, which collates the data for...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: Payment of invoices by the Department is governed by the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act 1997. The legislation provides for the payment of interest on valid invoices that are unpaid after 30 days from the date of receipt. In June 2009, the Government introduced a further non-statutory requirement to reduce the payment period by Departments to 15 days. Every effort, consistent with proper...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 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 — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2010 provide a capital allocation to my Department for this year of €1,509.103m; capital expenditure to the end of October 2010 is €720.170m. Details of the allocations and spend across the various capital programmes within my Department's remit are set out in the following table. Given the volume of projects involved, it is not practicable to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 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 — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (10 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 243 and 244 together. Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007 sets out the detailed requirements for registration of the title of "Architect". The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) is designated as the registration body under the Act. Membership of the RIAI is not a prerequisite for registration. I have no plans to amend the Building...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Nov 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 Kildare. A contract for the Ballymore Eustace Wastewater Treatment Plant (SLI) is included in the Programme amongst the list of contracts in the county to start in the period 2010...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Question Nos. 246 to 248, inclusive, and 253 together. 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. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some €38 million...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (10 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: The Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 give effect in Ireland to EU Directive 2002/49/EC relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is designated as the National Authority for the purpose of the Regulations. The Agency's role includes supervisory, advisory and coordination functions in relation to noise-mapping, action...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (10 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: As stated in the reply to Questions Nos. 207 and 215 of 3 November 2010 the adoption of individual development contribution schemes is a reserved function of the locally elected members of each planning authority. The publication of a draft development contribution scheme is an executive function of the local authority, and they are best placed to decide on the procedural arrangements that...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (10 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. The levying and collection of rates are matters for each individual local authority. Under section 2 of the Local Government (Rates) Act...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2010)

John Gormley: Some 36 staff in my Department availed of the incentivised career break scheme. Net savings to the Exchequer over the period 2009-2013 amounts to some €3.8m.