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Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: We are discussing the Mahon tribunal report.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Deputy should avoid mentioning morality and Sinn Féin in the same sentence.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Deputy is welcome to do so and see how he gets on.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I am listening.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I have listened carefully to what the Deputy said. Unfortunately, he has not made much sense yet.

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

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 470 and 507 together. The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 and the Local Government (Household Charge) Regulations 2012 provide the legislative basis for the household charge. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is administering the household charge system on a shared service/agency basis for all county and city councils. The costs...

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (19 Jul 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 (NPPR). The charge is set at €200 and liability for it falls, in the main, on owners of rental, holiday and vacant properties in the State. As of 17 July 2012, the number of properties registered for the non-principal private...

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

Phil Hogan: The Dunlavin Sewerage Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 as a scheme to start within the lifetime of the Programme. My Department has approved Wicklow County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme. Under the devolved procedures applying to the scheme the Council may progress the scheme up to and including the seeking of...

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (19 Jul 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. The Act places the onus on an owner of a residential property which is situated in the State to assess his or...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: My Department is in continuing engagement with the Chief State Solicitor's Office in relation to this case. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Fire Service: Fire Service (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs, the provision of a premises and the making of such other provisions as it considers necessary or desirable, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the provisions of the Fire Services Act 1981. Kerry County Council's...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 482 and 484 together. I believe there is a need for a more coherent and joined-up approach to service provision at local level, which supports the priorities of both national and local government. To this end, I established an expert Steering Group to provide me with proposals to develop greater alignment between local government and local development. The...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483, 485 and 523 together. In order to achieve the best outcomes for our communities and citizens, it is important that we examine the delivery arrangements and structures in place for exchequer and EU-funded programmes. This includes programmes such as the Local & Community Development Programme which my Department funds and manages in co-operation with...

Written Answers — Septic Tank Registration Scheme: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486, 489, 545 and 550 together. The Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 was signed by the President on 2 February. Registration facilities (both on-line and by written application) have been available to owners of domestic waste water treatment systems since 26 June on foot of the Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Registration) Regulations 2012, a...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The regulation of the architectural profession in countries such as France and the Netherlands is a matter for the competent authorities in those countries. In Ireland the arrangements for the registration of the use of the title of architect are set out under Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007. A number of routes to registration are provided for in Sections 14, 15, 16 and 22 of the Act...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The key objectives of my Department's Community Division are to facilitate integrated development at local level and foster vibrant, sustainable and inclusive communities; and to support the Community and Voluntary Sector in its contribution to an active, democratic and pluralist society. In this regard, the Division is responsible for a range of programmes and initiatives to support...

Written Answers — RAPID Programme: RAPID Programme (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 to 493, inclusive, together. The RAPID Programme, which is still operational, aims to ensure that priority attention is given to tackling the spatial concentration of poverty and social exclusion within designated RAPID areas nationally. Pobal manage the RAPID programme on behalf of my Department. My Department co-funds the RAPID Leverage Schemes, which...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: In accordance with the Public Service Management Act 1997, my Department has published a Statement of Strategy 2011-2014, which is available on the Department's website – www.environ.ie. A full list of Programme for Government commitments for which my Department has lead responsibility is included as an Appendix to the Statement of Strategy. The Strategy is fully aligned with the Government...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The moratorium on recruitment and promotion in the public service was introduced in March 2009 in response to the financial crisis. My Department operates a delegated sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for implementation of the moratorium in relation to local authorities, and any exceptions to the moratorium in local authorities require sanction from my Department....

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I am determined to fulfil my commitment to provide for mandatory certification and the submission of drawings which I have previously highlighted as key reforms necessary to improve the quality of buildings and to further strengthen the regulatory regime. The public consultation process in relation to the proposed Building Control (Amendment) Regulations concluded on 24 May 2012 and a total...