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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Regulations (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The regulation of the trade in tyres for use on the road is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, while matters relating to competition are a matter for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The management of waste tyres is governed by the Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations 2007 and is the subject of enforcement by the local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Library Projects (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: My Department provides capital funding towards the provision and refurbishment of new and existing public libraries. In this regard, in 2008 my Department requested library authorities to provide details of priorities for library development within its area. In its response, Longford County Council ranked Ballymahon branch library as its main priority, followed by projects at Granard and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: In accordance with my Department’s Sectoral Plan, under the Disability Act 2005, all local authorities were required to carry out an accessibility audit in respect of all public spaces, public buildings and services owned and operated by them. Local authorities were then required to draw up implementation plans setting out a programme of works to address any issues identified through...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Election Management System (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The primary role of my Department in electoral matters is to provide an appropriate policy and legislative framework for a modern and efficient electoral system. Within that framework, local returning officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the actual conduct of elections and referendums, including the selection, appointment and training of polling station and count staff...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: An Order is being finalised within my Department to confirm the appointment of the Chairperson to the Professional Conduct Committee in line with Section 23 of the Building Control Act 2007. The nomination process in respect of the six non-architect members to the registration body is also nearing completion. I expect these matters to be finalised shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under section 10 of the Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003. My Department supports the local fire authorities through setting of general policy, the provision of centralised training support and issue of guidance on...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: Following a three-year transitional arrangement, schools have been charged for water services on a full cost recovery and volumetric basis since 1 January 2010. There are no plans to revise this arrangement. The Government’s new waste policy, A Resource Opportunity - Waste Management Policy in Ireland, was published in July 2012. While the policy does not contain specific measures...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG), the group contracted by my Department to deliver Axes 3 & 4 (LEADER) of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) in Irish Language Areas, went into liquidation on 7 September 2011. Progress, in the context of the legal “winding up” process, is currently ongoing. The process of identifying those promoters whose projects are at an...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: As part of its Water Conservation Strategy, Donegal County Council is currently progressing a first phase of watermain rehabilitation contracts, which are being funded under my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013. I understand that Donegal County Council proposes to include the rehabilitation of the pipe network from Bunbeg, Derrybeg to Glassagh as...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Banking (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The information requested in relation to bank accounts used by my Department is set out in the following tables: Vote accounts - - - Interest Charged /Fees Financial institution Account Purpose 2011 2012 (est) AIB * EFT account To facilitate the processing of electronic payments for the Department’s Vote €3,239 €2,300 Ulster Bank Number 1 account...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: Following Government approval, I launched a detailed policy statement for the reform of local government, Action Programme for Effective Local Government, earlier today. The programme sets out a clear vision for the future of local government and proposals to achieve it, with particular focus on strengthening structures at regional, county and sub-county levels, expanding the role of local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tribunals of Inquiry Reports (16 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: No proceedings have been initiated against the State, arising out of the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal , in areas in respect of which I, or my Department, have responsibility.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges (17 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 202 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 439 of 16 October 2012. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (17 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: Information in respect of the timing of payments by my Department and relevant agencies since 1 July, 2011 is available on the Department’s website at :

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge (17 Oct 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 . It is a matter for an owner , whether resident in Ireland or elsewhere, to determine if he or she has a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Expenditure (17 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The annual financial statement of each local authority provides an analysis of its current expenditure. Local authorities incur a range of energy expenses including, but not limited to, electricity, gas and heating oil costs in relation to local authority offices and buildings, water and waste water treatment plants, fire stations, etc., fuel for local authority vehicles and public lighting...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (17 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I have said on a number of occasions that I am prepared to consider all possible options to provide financial support to householders’ whose treatment systems are deemed, following inspection under the new legislation, to require substantial remediation or upgrading. The provision of any financial support will have to have regard to the overall budgetary situation and to the financial...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regional Authorities (17 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Action Programme for Effective Local Government , which was published on 16 October following Government approval, provides for the replacement of the existing regional assemblies and regional authorities by three regional assemblies in 2014 to perform an updated range of strategic functions. The new regions will be the Southern Region (which will include County Kerry), the Eastern and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Loans (17 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: Local authority office accommodation is a matter in the first instance for local authorities. However, they are expected to provide such accommodation in the most cost effective manner possible having regard to their needs and resources. In that context, future plans for the Council office in Roscommon are a matter for Roscommon Co unty Council based on its assessment of the position . My...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: End of Life Vehicles (17 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: Under the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, each Member State is required, inter alia, to ensure that all end-of-life vehicles are dismantled, treated and recovered at no cost to the final holder/owner of that vehicle and in a manner that does not cause environmental pollution. The Waste Management (End-of-Life Vehicle) Regulations 2006 provide the regulatory framework for the implementation...