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Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (27 Sep 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 fire authorities through setting general policy, providing a central...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 570 of 14 September 2011, which outlines the current position on this scheme.

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The primary role of my Department in electoral matters is to provide an appropriate policy and legislative framework for a modern and efficient electoral system. Within that framework, local returning officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the actual conduct of elections and referendums, including the selection, appointment and training of polling station and count...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No 58 of 24 March 2011 which comprehensively addressed the issues regarding the registration of the title of Architect. I have recently approved the schedule of fees applicable in respect of the registration of Architects in accordance with the Building Control Act 2007. The fee in relation to candidates who apply for registration under the Technical...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The following table sets out the number of staff serving in my Department from Higher Executive Officer to Secretary General broken down by grade and PRSI Contribution class. The figures include staff who are paid salaries equivalent to that of Higher Executive Officers and above in my Department, such as architectural inspectors, planning advisers, meteorological officers etc. Grade...

Written Answers — Remedial Works: Remedial Works (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: HomeBond is a private company providing structural defect insurance cover for new homes and I have no function in relation to the operation of, or decisions made by, the Company.

Written Answers — Public Contracts: Public Contracts (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is not available in my Department. It is a matter for each local authority to determine its own spending priorities in the context of the annual budgetary process having regard to locally identified needs and available resources.

Written Answers — Public Contracts: Public Contracts (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Information requested is being compiled in my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: There are 5 levels of remuneration for city and county managers ranging from €132,511 for counties such as Carlow and Cavan to €189,301 for Dublin City. These were revised in January 2010 in accordance with Government policy on pay. Section 147 of the Local Government Act, 2001 deals with the tenure of office of county and city managers. At present, a manager's tenure, at appointment,...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Section 147 of the Local Government Act, 2001 deals with the tenure of office of county and city managers. At present, a manager's tenure, at appointment, is for seven years with the possibility of a three year extension if he/she seeks such extension by way of notification to the council in the fifth year of tenure. The retirement age for managers is 65 years. The information requested...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 362 and 363 together. Our current reliance on landfill as the primary waste treatment method is unsustainable. Ireland must comply with challenging targets under the EU Landfill Directive with regard to the diversion of biodegradable municipal waste from landfill. The landfill levy is chargeable on waste presented for disposal at landfill facilities. The...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG) was contracted by my Department to deliver the Rural Development Programme (RDP) as well as implementing other programmes on behalf of my and other Departments. I can confirm that both of the applications for funding referred to in the Question relate to the RDP and are at an advanced stage in the application process. There are complex legal and...

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: As specified under the Public Service Management Act 1997, my Department has submitted to me its draft Statement of Strategy for the period 2011-2014. The finalisation of the Statement of Strategy will reflect the key policy commitments of the Government including the emerging decisions in the context of the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure currently underway. It is my intention to publish...

Rental Accommodation Scheme (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy Ellis for raising this important issue. He knows that for many years rent supplement has been used as a form of housing support for households who are unable to afford accommodation within the private housing market and for whom social housing is not yet available. Rent supplement, however, was designed as a short-term income support and its use as a long-term housing support...

Rental Accommodation Scheme (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy Ellis for his constructive remarks and I am delighted that what we are trying to do is in keeping with what he has been advocating. We can use the available technology better to understand the real needs of individual applicants in the local authority area. We can use the information we have to help people who are in genuine need. This proposal to transfer responsibility to...

Rental Accommodation Scheme (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: We are considering that issue and it will form part of the Government decision.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Glenties Sewerage Scheme, which is being advanced jointly with the Dungloe Sewerage Scheme, is 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 — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 is divided into 4 Axes. Axis 1 deals with the competitiveness of the agricultural sector and Axis 2 aims to improve the countryside and environment. 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 provides support for the use of a "bottom-up" approach to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: There was one promotion of a senior civil servant aged over 63 in the past ten years. This promotion occurred in 2004.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Funding of €427m is available under the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 for allocation to qualifying projects up to the end of 2013. One of the objectives of the RDP is to provide appropriate supports to enhance the economic and social attractiveness of villages, small towns and the surrounding countryside. In this context the development and implementation of Village Design...