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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Resolution Board Data (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Pyrite Resolution Board, with the support of the Housing Agency, is responsible for the implementation of the pyrite remediation scheme. In accordance with the provisions of the Pyrite Resolution Act 2013, the Board is independent in the performance of its functions and as Minister I have no role in the operational matters pertaining to the implementation of the scheme. I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Regulations (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: Issues concerning the enforcement of waste management legislation are a matter for the appropriate regulatory authority and should therefore be pursued with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the relevant local authority, as appropriate. The Office of Environmental Enforcement within the EPA has a mandate to deliver enhanced environmental compliance, both through enforcement of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund Administration (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: The primary purpose of the Dormant Accounts legislation is to re-unite the original account holders with their moneys, including all interest due. In addition, the legislation also provides that disbursements from the Fund may be made for purposes of community benefit. The Dormant Accounts Acts 2001 to 2012 provide that funds may be disbursed for the purposes of assisting the personal and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Administration (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: In line with the ‘bottom-up’ approach to rural development under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, the Local Action Groups (LAGs) are the principal decision-makers in relation to the allocation of project funding. Such decisions are made in the context of the local development strategy of the individual groups and in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Expenditure (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: In the context of the delivery of the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP) there is a single agreement between my Department and Breffni Integrated Limited and Monaghan Integrated Ltd for the delivery of LEADER support in counties Cavan and Monaghan. This resulted in systems where projects were reported to my Department through the joint venture Cavan Monaghan...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Expenditure (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: The fitting of a council chamber is a matter for each local authority concerned. Data relating to costs in this regard are not maintained in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Multi-annual Budget Plans (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 471 and 478 together. The funding scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector aims to provide multi-annual funding to national organisations towards core costs associated with the provision of services. A new round of funding was advertised for applications earlier this year. Pobal was asked to undertake an assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Projects (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: In line with the ‘bottom-up’ approach to rural development under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, the Local Action Groups (LAGs) are the principal decision-makers in relation to the allocation of project funding. Such decisions are made in the context of the local development strategy of the individual groups and in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Multi-annual Budget Plans (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: The funding scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector aims to provide multi-annual funding to national organisations towards core costs associated with the provision of services. A new round of funding was advertised for applications earlier this year. I asked Pobal to undertake an assessment of the applications received, given that organisation's...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Water Services Act 2013 provided for the establishment of Irish Water as an independent subsidiary within the Bord Gáis Éireann Group and assigned the company the necessary powers to allow it to undertake the water metering programme. Most meters for public utilities are located at the point where the connection enters the household. In the case of water services, under the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible. Therefore, the issue raised in relation to interview procedures at Offaly County Council are a matter for the Chief Executive of Offaly County Council. Freedom...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Seniors Alert Scheme aims to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities by providing grant assistance towards the purchase and installation of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. This is a community led scheme, and is administered...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: My Department ’s Annual Report for 2013 has been published and is available on my Department’s website at .

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Multi-annual Budget Plans (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: The funding scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector aims to provide multi-annual funding to national organisations towards core costs associated with the provision of services. A new round of funding was advertised for applications earlier this year. My predecessor asked Pobal to undertake an assessment of the applications received, given that...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: Planning authorities may, when adopting the Development Plan for their areas, adopt policies to curtail an excessive concentration of takeaways in particular areas. Under planning legislation the change of use of any premises to a takeaway or fast food outlet would require planning permission. In deciding whether or not to grant permission for a development, the relevant planning authority...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Administration (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 provided the legislative basis for the Household Charge. Under the Act, an owner of a residential property on the liability date is liable to pay the Household Charge, unless otherwise exempted or entitled to claim a waiver. The Charge has operated on a self-assessment basis with an owner of a residential property determining liability and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Public Procurement Regulations (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 513 together. The proposals outlined in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Governmentseek to position local government "as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Traveller Community (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: The proposals outlined in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Governmentseek to position local government "as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities effectively and accountably". As part...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Traveller Community (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: A key principle underlying my Department’s activities is that of enabling communities themselves to identify and address the social and economic needs of their own areas. There is a particular focus on supporting communities that are vulnerable, disadvantaged or under threat. My Department continues to be responsible for a range of programmes and initiatives to support communities...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Qualifications (15 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: Domestic Building Energy Rating assessor training courses, first introduced in 2007, were provided by training providers registered with a National Awards Body recognised under the National Framework of Qualifications. Successful completion of a Further Education and Training Awards Council-approved domestic BER assessor training course led to a Level 6 Special Purpose Award. In November...