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Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: Yes. Where is the Senator's problem in regard to landfill?

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin seem to be going down the road of more landfill sites in every community. They should tell their constituents where these facilities will be located.

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I will outline the solution. Senator Ó Domhnaill acknowledged that it is much cheaper to go the recycling route. That is why I am imposing levies on landfill - to ensure consumers opt for the cheaper option. How does the Senator envisage an additional charge for consumers in Donegal arising from the landfill levy given that a cheaper option is available to them?

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Senator has just referred to the wonderful free recycling service in Donegal. I am proposing to make it more attractive for consumers to avail of recycling by imposing a levy on landfill. The objective of the charge is to act as a deterrent. I also intend to introduce legislation to facilitate the development of waste-to-energy facilities, in respect of which the previous Government...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Senator is contradicting himself.

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I am trying to use financial instruments in order to divert away from landfill. I make no apologies for that because it is what must be done to ensure we do not find ourselves in breach of landfill directives in the future. Equally, it is the correct action to take for the environment. Proposals on commercial and household food regulations are out for public consultation and Senators are...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I agree with the Senator on the third aspect of the amendment, that power be devolved to local government members to deal with waste management plans. I remind him that Poolbeg incinerator project was approved by councillors in the Dublin regional waste management plan approximately ten or 11 years ago. The democratic devolution the Senator states did not occur on many occasions did occur...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I have the greatest of respect for local elected representatives and believe they are very intelligent people who are able to make informed decisions. If they did not receive the information required, I am sure they asked for it. I am sure they had all the information they needed to make their decision. I agree with the Senator that it was not acceptable for councillors' powers regarding...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: Senator Cullinane asked about a packaging levy. The programme for Government outlined a commitment to drive waste reduction as part of the overall policy on sustainable waste. One of the possible elements of the waste reduction strategy is a levy on packaging and the Department has commenced a process of consultation with industry. Submissions can be made until 5 August. Further details...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank Senators for their co-operation with this legislation. This is also an historical occasion for the people of Dingle.

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I note the patience shown by the Cathaoirleach, Senators and the people of Dingle led by Mr. Joe O'Toole, a former Member, on this matter. We have changed the town's name to fulfil the wishes of the people of Dingle.

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Under Dáil standing orders a Financial Resolution is required where a Bill involves a charge or tax on the people. The Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 required a Financial Resolution because, as published, it involved a new charge, or tax, on the people. Had the amendment to remove the levy in question not been agreed, the subsequent Act would have involved the new charge...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The amount collected by city/county councils by 13 September, 2011 is set out in the following table: Local Authority 2009 2010 2011 Dublin City Council €12,720,120 €12,429,820 €11,378,260 Cork County Council €5,741,700 €5,589,840 €5,008,380 Fingal County Council €3,513,180 €3,396,900 €2,888,960 Donegal County Council €3,250,960 €3,222,500 €2,874,700 Kerry...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: For cars registered from 2008 onwards motor tax is based on the CO2 emissions level of the car. The CO2 rating, which is based on the car's Certificate of Conformity, under EU type approval law, is captured initially by the Revenue Commissioners at vehicle registration tax stage and then passed on to the national vehicle file for use in connection with the administration of the motor tax...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I have no plans for the introduction of voluntary redundancy a scheme in the local authority sector. Any such scheme would require prior approval from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I presume the Question refers to the household charge. The EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support for Ireland commits the Government to the introduction of a property tax for 2012. 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 better align the...

Written Answers — Placename Regulations: Placename Regulations (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Section 48 of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 provides for the substitution of a new Part 18 of the Local Government Act 2001 revising and updating the procedures for the changing of placenames. Certain elements of section 48 relating specifically to Daingean Úi Chúis in County Kerry have been commenced. The remaining provisions, dealing with placename changes generally,...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 574 together. 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....

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 529 and 559 together. Year Expenditure 2008 €57,741 2009 €34,551 2010 €21,480 2011 (to end August) €12,933 My Department launched a Workplace Travel Plan in October 2008 to encourage greater use of sustainable transport options in the conduct of official business. The Plan aims to ensure that: · use is made of public transport, to the...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 581 together. On 29 October 2009, the European Court of Justice ruled against Ireland in relation to the treatment of wastewaters from septic tanks and other on-site wastewater treatment systems. The Court found that by failing to adopt the necessary legislation to comply with Articles 4 and 8 of the 1975 EU Waste Directive as regards domestic waste...