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Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 162 together. The information requested in respect of 2010 is not yet available in my Department. Local authorities are required to publish their 2010 annual financial statements by 1 July 2011, and audited annual financial statements for 2010 will be available by 31 March 2012. The information requested in respect of 2008 is set out in the following...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The information sought in the question is set out in the table. Year Date of Submission Title/Main matter(s) covered in each submission 2008 December 2008 Local Authority Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Measures: Best Practice and Current Initiatives. A summary paper 26 November 2008 Submission to the then Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DoEHLG) on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government Management Services Board (LGMSB) provides management services, human resource services and industrial relations support and advice to local authorities. The LGMSB also represents local authority management in proceedings in the Labour Relations Commission and the Labour Court and assists local authorities in the adoption of best practice in relation to obligations under...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (2 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 is divided into four axes. Axis 1 deals with competitiveness of the agricultural sector, Axis 2 aims to improve the countryside and environment and the objectives of Axis 3 are to support the diversification of the rural economy and improve the quality of life in rural areas. Axis 4 or the LEADER Axis provides support for the use of a "bottom...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS) analysed the existing drainage system in the Greater Dublin area and proposed policies, strategies and projects for developing this system to meet future needs. In relation to waste water treatment capacity, the study recommended that, in addition to the expansion of the Ringsend wastewater treatment plant, a future regional wastewater...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 267 of 10 May 2011 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Dormant Accounts Acts provide for an annual transfer by credit institutions and insurance undertakings of monies in accounts determined to be dormant into the Dormant Accounts Fund (DAF). The process in place with regard to support from the Dormant Accounts Fund provides for consideration of applications received on foot of advertised measures. I regret that there are currently no...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector, under which the organisation referred to by the Deputy has been funded, commenced in 2008 with the aim of providing multi-annual funding to national organisations which provide coalface services to disadvantaged target groups. The three-year contracts were concluded at the end of 2010. On 2 December 2010,...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The quality of road surfaces, and associated design standards and road traffic implications, including in regard to bus stops, are matters for my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 and 236 together. Local authorities play a central role in supporting economic development and enterprise at local level. They do this in a number of ways, including through their capital and current budgets, economic planning and development and the provision of goods and services as well as community infrastructure. Business Support Units (or similar...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support for Ireland under its fiscal consolidation measures commits to the introduction of a property tax for 2012 and to an increase in the property tax for 2013. The Programme reflects the need, in the context of the State's overall financial position, to put the funding of locally delivered services on a sound financial footing, improve accountability and...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228, 230, 231 and 234 together. Government for National Recovery 2011-2016 contains a range of proposals in relation to local government which provide the basis for a substantial programme for the development and reform of the local government system. These include proposals relating to the position and role of local authority managers; the powers of...

Written Answers — Local Government Audit Service: Local Government Audit Service (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: In accordance with the recommendation in the report of the local government efficiency review group, the annual report of the director of audit of the local government audit service, covering local authority accounts for the year 2009, will be submitted to the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Building Inspectorate: Building Inspectorate (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The local government efficiency review group recommended that a single building inspectorate service could be established on a regional basis to streamline the approach to the inspection of property. The introduction of a single inspectorate will be considered in the context of the work now under way in my Department to strengthen the system of building control.

Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: In the context of the commitment in the Programme for Government, my Department is working with local authorities in developing options for the enhancement of the arrangements and applications in place which facilitate citizens in making complaints or suggestions or in reporting problems through the various mediums, including by post, phone, text, fax, e-mail and on-line through their...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to further improve the energy efficiency of new buildings with a view to moving towards carbon neutral homes in the longer term. In tandem with this commitment, Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings requires EU Member States, inter alia, to ensure that all new buildings will be nearly zero-energy by 31 December 2020 (or...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: In line with the Programme for Government commitment, my Department, as part of a waste reduction strategy, wishes to examine options regarding the possible introduction of a packaging levy. I have, therefore, recently announced the commencement of a consultation process with the aim of seeking the views of industry, interested stakeholders and the public on how this levy might be operated....

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: An initiative has been in place to promote environmentally sustainable management of construction and demolition waste for a number of years and Best Practice Guidelines on the Preparation of Waste Management Plans for Construction & Demolition Projects were published in 2006. The purpose of the Guidelines is to promote an integrated approach to construction and demolition waste management...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Programme for Government indicates that the Government will introduce competitive tendering for local household waste collection services. It is envisaged that service providers would bid to provide waste collection services in a given area, for a given period of time and to a guaranteed level of service, including a public service obligation in respect of a waiver scheme for low income...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (7 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: In addressing the legacy of the electronic voting project, my priority is to see that the equipment is disposed of as soon as possible. I have asked the Task Force that was established to oversee the cessation of the project to consider proposals for the disposal of the equipment, with a view towards immediately progressing arrangements. The Task Force met on 12 April 2011, and the necessary...