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Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Directors of Service, under the direction of the County or City Manager, play an important role as the heads of significant service areas across the full range of public services provided by local government. The salary scale for Directors of Service, with effect from 1 January 2010, ranges from €90,453 to €106,900. The Report of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group recommended...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 144 of 8 June 2011 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 398, 411 and 423 to 425, inclusive, together. On 8 June 2011, I published the General Scheme of the Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011. In line with the Government's commitment significantly to reform political funding in Ireland, this Bill will implement commitments in the Programme for Government and recommendations made in the Moriarty...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 399 and 421 together. 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....

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I presume the question refers to the 34 County and City Councils. The Annual Financial Statement of each local authority provides an analysis of their current expenditure. Local authorities incur a range of communications expenses including, but not limited to, telephone, postage, internet and email, SCATS traffic control systems, and telemetry. The information requested in respect of 2010...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: My Department does not pay any costs in relation to the leasing of my constituency office in Kilkenny. In relation to IT services, my Department has an agreement with the Houses of the Oireachtas for Managed Support Services for IT hardware and a connection to the Houses of Oireachtas database for my constituency office based on the model of the service currently provided to Deputies and...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Since October 2008, my Department has participated in the Workplace Travel Plan as part of the Dublin Transportation Office's One Small Step campaign, with the aim of encouraging greater staff use of sustainable transport options when travelling to and from work, and ensuring that, where practicable, staff opt for sustainable transport options when conducting business on behalf of the...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: There is no specific scheme operating in my Department to which a community group can apply for National Lottery funding to support a community centre. My Department currently operates two Programmes which have a National Lottery funded element; these are the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) and the Scheme for National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector....

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Dungloe and Glenties Sewerage Schemes, which are to advance jointly, are included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 among the list of contracts in Donegal to start in the period 2010 -2012. My Department has approved the tender documents for the scheme and it is now a matter for Donegal County Council to advance the scheme through the tender process.

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The EPA has statutory responsibility for supervising the quality of drinking water supplies in Ireland. Its latest report, The Provision and Quality of Drinking Water in Ireland; a report for the Years 2008-2009, indicates that the overall quality of water supplies in Ireland is high and continues to improve. The improvement in the quality of drinking water continues to be a key element of...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála holds office on such terms and conditions as are determined by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with the consent of the Minister for Finance and in accordance with section 106(14) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010. The pay of the Chairperson of the Board of An Bord Pleanála is currently linked to the pay of a...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: In 2008, there were 8,151 waste enforcement notices issued and 695 prosecutions initiated under the Waste Management Acts. Overall, this represents a very significant quantum of enforcement, consistent with the findings of the Office of Environmental Enforcement's report Focus on Environmental Enforcement in Ireland, covering the period 2006 to 2008, which indicates that the handling of...

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to publish a policy statement on local government that will outline Government policy for an action programme to renew and develop the local government system in line with the Programme for Government. In this regard, I intend to bring proposals to Government in the autumn on the measures needed to develop and enhance the local government system, improve its capacity to meet...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The correspondence in question has been received; a comprehensive response is being prepared by my Department and will issue to the correspondent as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: A comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure has been approved for County Limerick in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library. The total value of contracts underway and those proposed for commencement during the period of the Programme in County Limerick is some €23 million. The Water Services...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 56 of 17 May 2011, which outlines the position regarding the preparation of climate legislation. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The provision of fire services in local authority areas, including the establishment and maintenance of fire brigades, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of premises, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities under the provisions of the Fire Services Act 1981. My Department supports the local fire authorities through setting of general policy, providing...

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: 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 2007, 2008 and 2009 is set out in the following table. % â'¬ 2007 41% 100,730,378...

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose the take Questions Nos. 426, 429 and 430 together. Ireland recognises the right of States to determine their own energy mix, including whether or not to develop nuclear power. It is our expectation that, where a State chooses to develop a nuclear power industry, this will be done in line with the highest international standards with respect to safety and environmental protection....

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (15 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. The levying and collection of rates are matters for each individual local authority. I recognise that these are difficult economic times...