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Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Ireland recognises the right of States to determine their own energy mix, including whether or not to develop nuclear power. It is Ireland's 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. In view of the potential for transboundary impacts,...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Cork County Council submitted the Contract Documents for the sewerage network element of the Bandon Sewerage Scheme Phase 2 on 8 June 2011 and this documentation is currently under consideration in my Department. My Department is awaiting the submission by the Council of a revised brief for the appointment of Consultants to prepare a Preliminary Report for the upgrade of the wastewater...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 57 of 17 May 2011 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Commercial Rates: Commercial Rates (29 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. The Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV), which is applied...

Written Answers — Commerical Rates: Commerical Rates (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: A ratepayer can appeal the valuation of a property to the Commissioner of Valuation under the provisions of sections 30 – 33 of the Valuation Act 2001. This Act comes under the remit of the Minister for Finance. A ratepayer may also appeal against the rate made by the local authority. The appeal is to the Circuit Court and must be made within four months of the publication of the notice...

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Consideration of the proposed programme of capital projects is a matter for the local authority concerned, in this case Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. In February 2009, my Department set out details of the financial requirements for local authorities relating to their overall management of capital and current accounts. These requirements flow directly from the requirement for...

Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The only position in agencies under the aegis of my Department that will be affected is the Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála. The Government recently approved the appointment of a new Chairperson to An Bord Pleanála. 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...

Written Answers — Western Development Commission: Western Development Commission (30 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I do not propose to extend the remit of the Western Development Commission beyond the seven Western seaboard counties for which it already caters.

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (30 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 is at an advanced stage of preparation and remains on schedule for publication during the current parliamentary session. The Dormant Accounts budget for my Department for 2011 is fully committed to existing projects, and my priority must be to ensure that legal contractual commitments are met. Under past application procedures, the Government made...

Written Answers — Commercial Rates: Commercial Rates (30 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Rates) Act 1970 does not specify the classes of property and of ratepayers that may be included in a rate waiver scheme. Such a scheme is made by a local authority as a reserved function and considerations as to the specified class or classes of property and of ratepayers to be included in the scheme are matters for the local authority. The making of such a scheme is...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (30 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The national Building Regulations set out the legal requirements for the construction of buildings, including apartments. The related Technical Guidance Documents (TGD) provide technical guidance on how to comply with the Regulations. The Building Control Act 1990 clearly and unambiguously assigns responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Building Regulations to the owners,...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011 is a short but important Bill that contains three important electoral reforms. It amends the terms of reference of a constituency commission in section 6(2)(a) of the Electoral Act 1997 by providing that the number of members of the Dáil, subject to the relevant provisions of the Constitution, shall be...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I am not surprised.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: Is Fianna Fáil going to run a candidate?

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: Do not worry, we will have one.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I would be interested to know who the Deputy is backing and whether Fianna Fáil will field a candidate.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: It is none of the Deputy's business how much will be spent because Fianna Fáil is not fielding a candidate.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Deputy has a brass neck talking about corporate donations after 14 years.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: Yes. Is that illegal?