Results 9,741-9,760 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Seniors Alert Scheme provides grant assistance towards the purchase and installation of equipment to enable older persons, without sufficient means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. Funding for the 2013 Seniors Alert Scheme will be at a similar level to the 2012 allocation. Ongoing funding for my Department’s programmes...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: No family members or related party members are employed by me or by the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 462 and 463 together. The Pyrite Resolution Board which I am currently establishing will, in conjunction with my Department, draw up the terms and conditions for the proposed remediation scheme. The terms of the scheme will set out the relevant eligibility criteria. The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is currently finalising I.S. 398...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: The statutory instrument concerned, and any other relevant provisions, will be considered in the context of action to implement the Government policy decisions on local government set out in the Action Programme for Effective Local Government.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Library Projects (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: Under Section 78 of the Local Government Act 2001, the provision of premises and facilities in the public library service is a matter for each local authority in its capacity as a library authority.My Department has provided capital funding towards approved refurbishment and renovation, and new library projects carried out by local authorities, subject to availability of resources. In this...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Government has decided to introduce a target ed Voluntary Redundancy (VR) Scheme in parts of the Public Service. Details of how such a scheme would operate in particular sectors have not yet been finalised . As outlined in the Action Programme for Effective Local Government: Putting People First, the potential to reach the optimum staffing levels through the use of voluntary exit...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Appointments to State Boards (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: A notice was placed on my Department’s website on 19 July, 2011 seeking expressions of interest, from suitably qualified and experienced persons, for consideration as members or chairpersons of the boards of state bodies under the aegis of my Department. The notice is updated regularly as specific vacancies arise. Vacancies on the boards of other bodies under the...

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: I thank Senators for allocating time in this week's schedule of business to discuss the issue of local government reform. It is appropriate, almost 12 months from the date of our last exchange on the issue, that Members wish to revisit the subject and I am pleased to have the opportunity to update the House on developments and progress. Senators will recall that on the previous occasion we...

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: I apologise to Senators.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: I hope the content is useful.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: It will not.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: The terms of reference for the review also contain the parameters that will determine the total number of seats on each council. These will take account of the significant population changes that have taken place since the current numbers were decided, while at the same time ensuring adequate numbers for effective representation and governance in lower population counties. It is worth...

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: Why were we fined by Europe?

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Senator has been wrongly informed.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Senator was not briefed properly.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: Who provides the balance?

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: We are not doing that.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: I disagree.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: What are they?

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: I do not see how that is out already without an electoral commission.