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Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (17 Feb 2009)

Michael Kitt: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs, the provision of a premises and the making of such other provisions as it considers necessary or desirable, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under section 10 of the Fire Services Act 1981. My Department's role is one...

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Kitt: The provision of a fire service, including equipment, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities. The Department supports the authorities through the setting of general policy and the provision of capital funding including the recoupment (within the overall funding available) of costs incurred by the authorities in relation to the purchase of fire appliances. The allocation...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 Mar 2009)

Michael Kitt: 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. Following consultation with interested parties, the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2006 and 2007 were made to...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (11 Mar 2009)

Michael Kitt: The Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 and Building Regulations 1997- 2008 include a range of provisions for fire safety in the design, construction, operation and management of buildings (including apartments). Part B of the Building Regulations 1997 sets out the fire safety requirements to be observed in the design and construction of certain buildings including apartment complexes. Section...

Written Answers — Air Quality: Air Quality (11 Mar 2009)

Michael Kitt: Monitoring at permanent and mobile monitoring stations by the EPA and local authorities confirms that air quality in Ireland is good. In addition to monthly reports on ozone, particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, the EPA also publishes an annual report on air quality. My Department keeps this data under ongoing review to identify any significant trends which might emerge and also meets...

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (25 Mar 2009)

Michael Kitt: The provision of funding for a fire station at Cloughjordan will be considered under future fire services capital programmes having regard to the overall availability of resources, the spread of existing facilities and the totality of demands of fire authorities for available funds. In autumn 2008, the fire authority indicated that improvement to the fire station at Templemore was their...

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (31 Mar 2009)

Michael Kitt: My Department has been in discussions with Meath County Council for some time regarding proposals for the provision of a new Library at Bettystown. A Circular letter issued from my Department in August 2008 notifying Local Authorities of a new Capital Funding Programme for Libraries and inviting library authorities to submit priority lists for consideration for grant aid under this Programme....

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (7 Apr 2009)

Michael Kitt: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of premises, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under section 10 of the Fire Services Act 1981. The Department's role is one of supporting and assisting local authorities in delivering fire services...

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (9 Jul 2009)

Michael Kitt: Question 758: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans, in view of the high level of litter pollution due to chewing gum, to introduce a tax or a levy on chewing gum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29626/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (23 Sep 2009)

Michael Kitt: Question 156: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals for minimum distances in planning applications for telecommunications antennae and support structures located away from existing residences and schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32658/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Masts: Telecommunications Masts (23 Sep 2009)

Michael Kitt: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the institutes or organisations which take the radiation readings from telecommunications antennae and support structures; if prior notice is given to the providers of broadband, mobile phones and so on when the readings are taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32659/09]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (6 Oct 2009)

Michael Kitt: Question 975: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is EU or Exchequer funding available for developing designated bog areas; the amount of such funding each year for the past 10 years; the amount to be spent in 2009; the breakdown of this funding; the areas involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33559/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Oct 2009)

Michael Kitt: Question 1016: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the village of Kiltormer, County Galway, needs a second provider of broadband in view of the fact that Eircom broadband is in the area and that there is a 24 m telecommunications mast 2.5 km outside the village. [32931/09]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (13 Oct 2009)

Michael Kitt: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if €500 million in EU funding was made available under the habitats directive 1992 for the designation process; the breakdown of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35665/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (20 Oct 2009)

Michael Kitt: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the appeal against the guilty verdict handed down to a person (details supplied); the situation regarding their house arrest; and if the human rights record of Burma has been raised. [37196/09]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (5 Nov 2009)

Michael Kitt: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will include respite care and respite grants in the new nursing home scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39960/09]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (26 Jan 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 493: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give the date for payment for a bog in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if not, if they can save turf from their bog due to the fact that they have lost five years supply of turf. [3221/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Feb 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance if legislation is needed to provide a single authority to oversee the management of the River Shannon and its tributaries; the way this new authority will be constituted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7856/10]

Written Answers — Sheep Production: Sheep Production (11 Mar 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the new grassland sheep scheme will include both upland and lowland sheep farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11848/10]

Written Answers — Sheep Production: Sheep Production (11 Mar 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the supports that he plans putting in place to support the sheep sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11849/10]