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Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (14 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: My Department, in close consultation with the National Public Procurement Policy Unit of the Department of Finance and the National Procurement Service in the Office of Public Works, is in the process of finalising Ireland's first National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement. The provisions of this National Action Plan will apply to procurement officers across the entire public sector....

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (14 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The proposed works to which the Question refers are within a candidate Special Area of Conservation and are therefore subject to the requirements of the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1997 to 2005. They involve the removal of trees that form part of a priority habitat type – alluvial woodland – for which the site is designated for protection. Any such works are...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (14 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 255 together. The following table sets out relevant information in respect of all persons appointed to the state boards under the aegis of my Department since 22 November 2010 and vacancies due to arise between 14 December 2010 and 28 February 2011. Day to day operational matters, including travel and subsistence allowances for officials, board members...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (14 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I received correspondence from the promoters of the project referred to in the question on 28 January 2010. Further correspondence on the matter was received from Wicklow County Council on 3 November 2010. I wrote to the Minister for Transport on 4 May 2010, setting out my understanding of the transport issues related to the proposed development and sought his assistance in facilitating...

Written Answers — Turbury Rights: Turbury Rights (14 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: As set out in the reply to Question no. 11 on 25 November 2010, I intend to revert to Government shortly regarding the arrangements for those who have been affected by the requirement to cease turf cutting on protected raised bogs. The provision of compensation will be considered in that context, having regard to the overall resources available to my Department from the Exchequer and the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (14 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: Salaries of City and County Managers are set out in the City and County Managers (Remuneration) (No.2) Order 2010. The salaries for City and County Managers are set out in the table. Local Authority Manager Salary Dublin City Council â'¬ 189,301 Cork County CouncilFingal County CouncilSouth Dublin County Council â'¬ 162,062 Cork City CouncilDun Laoghaire-Rathdown County...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (14 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The information requested is set out in the tables. Breakdown of Motor Tax Receipts for Vehicles taxed as Private Standard in 2008 by Engine CC. Engine CC Total not over 1,000 28,572,674 1,001 to 1,100 2,374,754 1,101 to 1,200 34,353,318 1,201 to 1,300 48,518,291 1,301 to 1,400 174,460,779 1,401 to 1,500 24,097,023 1,501 to 1,600 134,598,264 1,601 to 1,700 3,664,703 1,701 to...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (14 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: Following approval by Dáil Éireann, my Department is in the process of finalising arrangements to make the fast start finance contribution of €23 million which was the subject of the supplementary estimate debate at the Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on 9 December 2010. As indicated in my statement on the supplementary estimate, the contribution will...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (14 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: Due to the recent severe weather conditions I decided to introduce a temporary closure of the hunting season for wild birds for the period from 8 December, 2010. This temporary closure ends tonight (14 December). I have no powers to control the hunting of foxes as they are not a protected species under the Wildlife Acts. I did not consider it necessary to ban the hunting of deer or hares...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (9 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 88 and 90 together. Further to the reply to Question No. 135 of 2 December 2010, the issue of the funding of the Community & Voluntary Fora from my Department's Vote has been addressed in the Estimates for 2011. As a result, a total of €587,000 is being provided next year by my Department to support the Fora in each county/city council area. This funding...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The following table sets out the relevant information in respect of agencies and bodies funded or part funded by my Department. The boards of An Bord Pleanála and the Environmental Protection Agency are executive in nature and the members are full-time salaried positions. In accordance with Department of Finance guidelines, Civil Servants appointed as non-executive members of State Bodies...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (9 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The agencies operating under my Department's aegis are in the main non-commercial, undertaking quasi-judicial/ regulatory, advisory and developmental functions. In some instances, due to the form and function of the body, there is no requirement for an annual report or accounts to be provided to my Department or the Government. Otherwise, preparation of its annual report is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (9 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The European Communities (Drinking Water) (No.2) Regulations 2007 prescribe the quality standards to be applied in relation to supplies of drinking water, including requirements relating to sampling and analysis of water to ensure that it meets those standards. The Regulations designate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the supervisory authority for local authority drinking water...

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (9 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 279 of 7 December 2010, in regard to the installation of domestic water meters. My Department is not involved in, nor does it support, any private training courses for non-plumbers. However, together with the local authorities, FAS, and the National Federation of Group Water Schemes, my Department supports the Water Services Training Group which, through...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I refer to the reply to Question No. 352 of 9 November 2010 which outlines the position in this matter.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: The Deputy will see that Bill.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: Yes, we certainly did that.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: I welcome the opportunity of contributing to this debate both as leader of the Green Party and as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. For some time we have known that the budget for 2011 would be very tough. The reality is that our public finances are badly depleted and the country has had to resort to international help from the European Union and the IMF. There...

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: He has not. I would like to see how the Labour Party handles the sort of pressure that will be put on the pupil-teacher ratio. Deputy Gogarty has done an outstanding job in his role. The teachers' unions will state that the Green Party has done a good job in this regard. Will the Labour Party maintain the pupil-teacher ratio because I do not believe Fine Gael will?

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

John Gormley: There will undoubtedly be that tension. Having listened to Deputy Noonan last night I get the clear impression that many teachers will be for the chop because it is a way to save money.