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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: I refer to the reply to Question No. 885 of 14 July 2015 which sets out the position in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015 was published on 19 January 2015. The Bill provides a statutory basis for the national objective of transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by the year 2050. In doing so, it also gives a solid statutory foundation to the institutional arrangements necessary to enable the State to pursue and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provided for the transfer of responsibility for the provision of public water services from the local authorities to Irish Water. The Act provides that Irish Water shall charge each customer for the provision of services provided by it in accordance with water charges plan to be approved by the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER). A new water charging...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of the Department’s expenditure is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to him as soon as possible. Expenditure by agencies on advertising is not maintained by my Department and is a matter for the agencies concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: The information requested in respect of my Department is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. Printing costs for Agencies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the Agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: In 2013 and 2014 approximately 10% of staff in my Department were issued with hard copy payslips at an estimated annual cost of €4,300. My Department is scheduled to move to Payroll Shared Services in July 2016 , which should see the remaining staff move to electronic payslips. Information in this regard in respect of bodies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the body...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department does not pay expenses in respect of private travel. Details of my travel expenses for official purposes are available on my Department's website at www.environ.ie/en/corporateexpenditure/ministerialexpenses/F ileDownLoad,41065,en.pdf. Legal fees totalling €4,907 were paid by my Department in the twelve month period to 30 June 2015, as set out in the following table: ...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Register of Electors (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: In law, the preparation of the register of electors is a matter for each local authority as a registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the register. Register details are updated in preparation for the publication of the draft register on 1 November each year. Guidance issued to local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Administration (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: Further to the enactment of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 on 28 July 2014, the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) has been rolled out to all categories of households in 13 local authority areas on a pilot basis , including both the Cork County and Cork City Council areas. Dublin City Council is also implementing a HAP pilot for homeless households in the Dublin region on...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department has a wide and diverse business agenda, including protecting the environment, providing necessary housing supports and fostering community and rural development in partnership with local government and other local development bodies. In order to deliver on this broad business agenda, my Department allocates significant resources to a wide range of organisations, including local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Appointments to State Boards (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: Since July 2011, my Department’s website has been used as the primary mechanism for seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons, for consideration as members or chairpersons of the boards of State bodies under my Department’s aegis. In the case of certain appointments to State Boards, statutory selection procedures must be followed or...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department is responsible for a wide range of programmes, including in the areas of housing, environmental protection, local government services, and community and rural development. The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2015, published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, provide for €1.328 billion gross funding (comprising €494.1m capital and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Public Services Provision (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department has not quantified the savings in the manner suggested, but is committed to ensuring effective and efficient provision of services to the public, including electronic services such as the MyPlan.ieand the Met.iewebsites. A new Department website will be launched later this year. The provision of online services by agencies is a matter for the agencies concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: The overall thrust of the dog control legislation is to place the onus on dog owners and those in control of dogs to act responsibly by keeping their dogs under effectual control. Such responsible dog ownership is the key to reducing incidences of dog biting and other problem behaviours. The Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2010 set out a range of requirements for all dog owners or any other...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 762 and 763 together. The Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability were introduced on 1 November 2007. Information on Exchequer funding provided by my Department to each local authority for these schemes is available on my Department’s website at the following link:...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Persons Data (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 764 and 765 together. Data on individuals in emergency accommodation is provided through the Pathway Accommodation & Support System (PASS). Lead housing authorities provide monthly reports on homelessness which identify the number of people utilising State-funded emergency accommodation on a regional and county basis. These monthly reports also...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 766 and 767 together. The Social Housing Strategy 2020 set a target of meeting the housing needs of 8,400 households through the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) in 2015, and 41,400 households over the lifetime of the strategy. Further to the enactment of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 on 28 July 2014, HAP has been rolled out to all categories...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: Statistics on local authority housing stock are published by the Local Government Management Agency, including numbers of vacant social housing units and the average number of weeks for each local authority to re-let a unit from the date of vacation of the unit to the completion of repairs. The most recent statistics are the Service Indicators in Local Authorities 2013 which are available at...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Fund (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: The estimated income and expenditure from the Local Government Fund for 2014 and 2015 (set out in the tables below) is also set out in page 160 of the Revised Estimates Volume for 2015, which is available on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Table 1: Local Government Fund Income €m 2014 2015 Motor Tax (net) 1,150.0 1,167.0 - - - Exchequer...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: My Department's Annual Report for 2014 has been published and is available on the homepage Department's website, www.environ.ie.