Results 2,681-2,700 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Dublin Docklands Development Authority. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: The Minister is aware that he has not yet received any valuation under the NAMA methodology but he received a valuation from Lisneys in July. Will he indicate if that is accurate? He has received a valuation so what is in it?

Dublin Docklands Development Authority. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: The Minister has received one.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: The Minister has a person on the board.

Local Authority Funding. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the financial position of the local authorities for 2009; his plans to improve local government funding in the context of the White Paper on local government reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36114/09]

Local Authority Funding. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: The Minister is aware that the debt of local government financing as of 31 December 2008 is €4.9 billion, which has led to many local authorities being in a serious financial position. A programme for Government review was agreed by the Minister's party and Fianna Fáil last Saturday. On 30 September the Minister stated that we cannot have a document that is not costed; it must be costed...

Local Authority Funding. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: As the Minister stated, the programme for Government refers to a site value tax, water charges and extra local government taxation. Which of these measures does he intend to prioritise for 2010 in the context of local government finances, particularly as there will be an 8% reduction in the local government fund next year? What measures will the Minister prioritise in order to ensure the...

Local Authority Funding. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: In the context of the programme for Government and the Minister's plans to deal with the financial issues relating to local government, will he indicate the income that is likely to be generated from the introduction of water charges and a site value tax?

Local Authority Funding. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: So nothing is going to be done.

Carbon Budget. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his priorities for his upcoming carbon budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36115/09]

Carbon Budget. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Minister for his response. Will he indicate how much money he expects to raise through the carbon levy? Has an estimate been generated by his Department for the Department of Finance's budgetary calculations? Second, there has been a shift in emphasis from roads to public transport in the programme for Government. I understand that 94 road projects will be deferred and that...

Carbon Budget. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: It could have serious implications in respect of climate change

Carbon Budget. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: Surely the Minister has an estimate as to how much income a carbon levy is likely to generate in order to meet other objectives in the work agenda as indicated by him. The Minister also should comment on the progress that has been made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport and agriculture sectors.

Carbon Budget. (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: I am glad to hear it.

Other Questions (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: The Minister mentioned that many staff might be surplus to requirement in sections of local authorities. This is the type of work that they could do and I support the Minister on that view. There are many legacy issues and work that needed to be done which was put on the long finger because of the Celtic tiger. Will the Minister issue a circular to local authorities to appoint heritage...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress local government has had in increasing housing supply via leasing; the estimated cost to the State over a 20 year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36116/09]

Written Answers — Fur Farming: Fur Farming (15 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to publish legislation banning fur farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35936/09]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (15 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the financial and grant assistance paid from EU and national sources in respect of a factory (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36552/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (15 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to provide an additional dermatologist for the south-east region, as was recommended in November 2003 by Comhairle na nOspidéal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36367/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (15 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when an appeal in respect of child benefit will be concluded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36402/09]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (15 Oct 2009)

Phil Hogan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will arrange financial assistance for the transport of a child (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36369/09]