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Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (27 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: It is only for the North.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (27 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Senators who contributed to the debate. While I recognise that any increase in taxes is always unpopular, it is an unavoidable fact that the new CO2-based system introduced in July 2008 by my predecessor has resulted over time in a decline in motor tax receipts. Instead of the switch being revenue neutral, which was advocated at the time, while also providing an environmental...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: I assure the Minister - I am sorry, the Senator-----

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: There might be something to come in the future. I can assure the Senator that there is no intention to include cycles. It refers to motorcycles. Disabled drivers who are exempt from VRT are generally also exempt from motor tax. I encourage the Senator to make a submission to the ongoing review of the motor tax scheme generally. The closing date for the receipt of submissions may have...

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: Deputy Dooley is not too bad at that himself.

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: Which was no activity.

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: No work was done.

Emigrant Voting Rights (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: The issue of Irish citizens abroad having a vote in our elections and referendums is an interesting topic for debate. I thank the Deputy for the opportunity it gives me to set out some of the issues involved and the Government's approach. Electoral law in Ireland provides that in order to be able to vote at elections and referendums, a person's name must be entered in the register of...

Emigrant Voting Rights (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: I reiterate my support for the principle of what the Deputy has outlined. This matter will be considered by the constitutional convention and I encourage the Deputy to make a submission along the lines he outlined today to that convention in due course.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is outlined in the table. Agency / Board Name of Appointee(Chairperson highlighted) Position advertised An Bord Pleanála Dr. Mary Kelly (Chairperson) Yes An Bord Pleanála Ms. Mary MacMahon No An Bord Pleanála Mr. Conall Boland No Building Regulation Advisory Board Mr. Aidan O'Connor (Departmental representative) No Building Regulation Advisory Board Mr....

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 182 together. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is generally administering the household charge system on a shared service/agency basis for all county and city councils. The costs arising, including those in relation to printing, distribution and advertising, are a matter for the LGMA and the county and city councils. A competitive...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 provides the legislative basis for the household charge. Under the Act, an owner of a residential property on the liability date of 1 January 2012 is liable to pay the household charge, unless otherwise exempted or entitled to claim a waiver. The household charge is on a self-assessment basis and it is a matter for an owner of a residential...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: Following a challenge to the State's ownership of the foreshore concerned, this application was first referred to the Chief State Solicitor's Office for legal advice in February 2011. Since that date, a number of exchanges of information have been made between my Department, the applicants and that office in an effort to resolve the ownership question. Final advice from the Chief State...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185, 186 and 198 together. Residential property held in a personal capacity by a Minister of the Government is liable for the household charge on the same basis as any other citizen in the state. The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 and the Local Government (Household Charge) Regulations 2012 provide the legislation underpinning the household...

Written Answers — Architectural Qualifications: Architectural Qualifications (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 354, 356, 363 and 390 of 21 March 2012 which sets out the position on this matter. I have no plans to amend the Building Control Act 2007 along the lines suggested.

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: I am aware of the problems that can be caused by dog attacks on livestock, in particular attacks on flocks of sheep during lambing season. My Department has recently undertaken a campaign, in association with Comhairle na Tuaithe (the Countryside Council), to raise awareness amongst dog owners who take part in recreation activities in the countryside. There was a specific focus on the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 196 together. The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 and the Local Government (Household Charge) Regulations 2012 provide the legislation underpinning the household charge. The household charge is framed on a self assessment basis at a point in time. It is a matter for those who own residential property liable to the charge to declare this...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: There is a clear statutory framework for construction activity, as set out under the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2007, and it is based on: - - clear legal standards as set out in the Building Regulations; - detailed Technical Guidance Documents to outline how these standards can be achieved in practice; - the burden and responsibility for compliance resting first and foremost with...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 to 201, inclusive, together. The information requested is set out in the following table: Year Name Purpose Amount Paid € 2010 DTZ Sherry Fitzgerald Advice and support services in respect of the cessation of lease arrangements for properties used to store electronic voting equipment. 5,566.00 2010 Zenith Land Surveys Survey of land at Valentia....

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2012)

Phil Hogan: My Department has not made any payments to the company concerned during the period in question.