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Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Absolutely.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I know I have disappointed many by doing this so cheaply. There was a big hoo-hah during the summer months, which continued even up to the other night, with Deputy Ó Cuív. We seem to be finding it difficult to get through to people. The only charge I have in mind is the €50 fee to register. There will not be any other charge to cover administration or inspection costs.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The legal responsibility for a septic tanks lies with the householder or the landowner and not the local authority. In law, that is the only way it can be applied and the reason I cannot accept the amendment.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I understand that there could be some confusion and that is why we will have a very extensive campaign. There has been so much misinformation about this issue that I must have one.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I am considering this and other matters.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Did the Senator allay her fears?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I missed Senator Byrne last week.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Did Senator Leyden think of a number?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: There are other forms of registration, such as the NCT, drivers' licences and passports. They must all be re-registered periodically and a fee is charged for it. In this case there will not be a re-registration fee. It is not contemplated at this point. The reason for the re-registration requirement is advances in technology with regard to the treatment of groundwater. If there are...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The owner of the house is the local authority. The person living in the house does not pay so obviously the local authority must waive the charge.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The local authority is in charge of its destiny in this case and may choose to waive the charge.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Senator Byrne missed out on a great deal of good debate last week and he would have learned much if he had to be here.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Planning permission is not required because it is planning exempt.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: What did Senator Thomas Byrne say?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Senator Thomas Byrne had plenty time to speak during 11 hours of debate last week. The information on any subsequent adjustment will be triggered by the re-registration process. Do I misunderstand Senator Mooney's point?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: They can do so in the legislation.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Senator Byrne is a legal person and he knows that the responsibility is with the owner.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I missed Senator Thomas Byrne last week.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: With regard to the time limit of ten working days in which people must produce proof of registration, I am prepared to consider this in the other House, but the number of days to which we can extend it must be considered. We might be able to make progress on that in terms of its implementation. With regard to the concerns of Sinn Féin and other Senators about the use of the word "offence"...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The fine is not an indictable offence; therefore, it is not a criminal offence. Senator Walsh mentioned maintenance. That is a matter for regulations, as the Senator knows. Every Bill-----