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Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (19 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Clare. Consideration was given, as part of review of this Programme in 2011, to any newly emerging priority contracts and schemes submitted by local authorities for addition to the Programme, in line with the original priorities set out...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (19 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: An independently chaired Inter-Departmental Expert Group has been established to consider the structures and modalities for an equitable valuation-based property tax. The Group has recently completed its work and has made recommendations to me on the implementation of a property tax. Following consideration of the Group's recommendations, I will bring proposals to Government as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (19 Jun 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 — Household Charge: Household Charge (19 Jun 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 €100 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...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (19 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Government approved the drafting of a Bill to tighten the procedures around the making of off-the-road declarations on 22 May. Until such time as the legal drafting of the Bill has been completed and the Bill published, I do not propose to make specific comment on the provisions to be contained therein. However, I am aware of the particular concerns in relation to vintage vehicles in...

Written Answers — Clar Forbartha Tuaithe: Clar Forbartha Tuaithe (19 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: Chuaigh Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG), an grúpa atá conraithe ag mo Roinn chun seachadadh a dhéanamh ar Axes 3 & 4 (LEADER) den Chlár Forbartha Tuaithe (CFT) sna ceantair Ghaeltachta, faoi leachtú ar 7 Meán Fómhair, 2011. Tá an próiseas ó thaobh dlí de maidir le 'imeachtaí foirceanta' ag dul ar aghaidh go fóill. Tá Grúpaí Gníomhaíochta Áitiúla atá ag feidhmiú...

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (19 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, as amended, broadened the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 and liability for it falls, in the main, on owners of rental, holiday and vacant properties. As of 18 June 2012, 185,031 accounts have been registered for the charge for 2011 in respect of 328,802...

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (20 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: I am advised that the Central Bank is bound by strict confidentiality requirements under Section 33AK (1) (b) (i) of the Central Bank Act 1942, as amended, regarding disclosure of supervisory information relating to financial institutions. The Central Bank has developed a framework for reviewing, assessing and mitigating risks which have emerged in various industry sectors and across...

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (20 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: My attention has not been drawn to any evidence of practices being employed within any financial institutions subject to the Dormant Accounts Acts as a means of avoiding making transfers to the Dormant Accounts Fund. If the Deputy has such evidence, it should be made available to the relevant authorities.

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (20 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: A review of options for the improvement in Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) and motor tax revenues in future years was announced on Budget day, 6 December 2011. Interested parties were invited to make submissions regarding the proposed revision in the current system of VRT and motor tax to adjust CO2 bands and rates in line with technological advances in motor vehicles while maintaining a...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (20 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: The responsibilities of dog owners in relation to the removal of faeces deposited by dogs in a public place, and in relation to the control of dogs, are set out in the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992, respectively. These Acts also set out the functions and duties of local authorities in these areas, including powers of enforcement. The ongoing...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (20 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: 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 on a self assessment basis and interpretation of the legislation is a matter for legal advice in individual cases and ultimately a matter for the Courts. The Local Government (Household Charge) Act...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (20 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to take further steps to address noise pollution, inter alia , through the introduction of fixed payment notices (also known as on-the-spot fines) and provision for mediation procedures between neighbours. The development of new noise legislation by my Department will be considered in the context of this commitment; however, as indicated in...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (20 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: I have no plans currently to introduce a monthly payment option for motor tax. The current half-yearly and quarterly payment options incorporate a surcharge to cover the higher administrative costs involved in processing such applications. The estimated annual income from the increased charges for half-year and quarterly vehicle licences is in the region of €20m. Were a monthly pro-rata...

Written Answers — Water Meters: Water Meters (20 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: My Department has prepared detailed cost estimates for the metering programme. However, it would be inappropriate to release these estimates in advance of the procurement process. The framework for water charges, including any costs associated with the meter, will be determined as part of the regulatory process.

Written Answers — Property Taxation: Property Taxation (21 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: An independently-chaired Inter-Departmental Expert Group was established to consider the structures and modalities for an equitable valuation-based property tax. The Group has recently completed its work and submitted its report to me. The approach to the report will be considered by the Government in due course.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (21 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Kerry. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of over €92 million in the country during the period of the Programme. A Contract for a wastewater treatment plant for Tarbert is included amongst...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (21 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: I understand that the Pyrite Panel will be submitting its report to me in the coming days and I intend to publish it as quickly as possible after reviewing it.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (21 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: I will shortly be seeking expressions of interest from persons willing to serve on the Building Regulations Advisory Body. This opportunity will be advertised publicly on my Department's website in the near future. I anticipate a high level of interest and I look forward to making suitable appointments in the coming months.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (21 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the replies to Question numbers 864 of 18 April 2012 and 273 of 8 May 2012, and Sligo County Council's decision to engage an independent financial consultant to prepare a report on the financial position of the Council. The report is intended to inform and advise the Council members and management on possible ways forward in dealing with the challenging financial circumstances of...