Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014
114. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a list of all specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation under his area since June 2009 and a reference to the specific section or regulation in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7025/14]
View answerMy Department was established on 2 June 2011 and, therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided from that date. The information sought by the Deputy in relation to my Department, and as advised in relation to bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, is set out in the table.
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Details of specific new powers or functions conferred on local authorities by legislation since June 2009 |
Details of the section or regulation |
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NPWS - Designated areas and legislation |
In the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, all public authorities, including local authorities, are assigned duties arising from the obligations placed on the State by the E.C. Birds Directive and Natural Habitats Directive. |
S.I. No. 477 of 2011, in particular Regulations 27, 42 paragraph (21) and 44. |
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Údarás na Gaeltachta |
County Councils that have a Gaeltacht within their jurisdiction may nominate a member from amongst its members, for appointment by the Minister, to the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta. |
Section 6 (2) of Údarás na Gaeltachta Act 1979 as amended by Section 16 (1) of the Gaeltacht Act 2012. |
