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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (3 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: As outlined previously in Question No. 419 of the 25 June 2013 , the project referred to in the question is a high value project and is currently under assessment by my Department. Further information has been requested and received from Kildare LEADER Partnership regarding a particular issue of concern. The project will now proceed to the final stage of the approvals process. I expect a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Policy (3 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: There are 35 Local Action Groups contracted, on my Department’s behalf, to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP) throughout the country and these groups are the principal decision-makers in relation to the allocation of project funding. The project referred to received RDP funding, through Clare Local Development Company, of almost...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Diplomatic Representation Issues (3 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: My colleague, the Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd, attended the opening day of the International Conference on Nuclear Security organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna on 1 July 2013. The Conference, which will continue until 5 July, is the first time that all Member States of the IAEA have had the opportunity to attend, at ministerial level , a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Water Treatment Inspections (3 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 176 together. The Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2013 , which I recently signed, provide for a scheme of grant assistance for the remediation of domestic wastewater treatment systems. Grant assistance will only be available to an owner whose treatment system wa s registered before the prescribed date of 1...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Administration (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: The new local development governance arrangements contained in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective local Government reflect a balanced consideration by an expert Steering Group established to consider options for a more integrated and coherent approach to local and community development programming, both at local and national levels. Contrary to the view put forward in the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Noise Pollution Legislation (4 Jul 2013)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Official Engagements (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 171 together. For security, and health and safety reasons , a log of visitors to the Custom House is kept at the main Reception Area where visitors are required to sign in. This log is maintained on a day-to-day basis so that visitors to the building may be safely evacuated in the event of an emergency. However, my Department's policy is not to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 and 176 together. I refer to the reply to Questions 175 and 176 of 3 July 2013 which sets out the position in relation to the grants scheme for remediation of domestic waste water treatment systems . Full details , including eligibility criteria, are set down in the Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2013 which is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Road Safety Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: Motor tax for private cars is calculated on the basis of CO2 emissions or engine capacity, depending on the date of first registration of the car. I have no plans at this stage to introduce an additional element , based on the seating capacity of a vehicle.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Public Procurement Regulations (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Capital Works Management Framework requires that bonds are in place for all public works contracts in excess of €500,000. My Department requires Contracting Authorities to comply with this requirement. However, detailed information relating to the bond in place for individual contracts is not available in my Department as this is a matter between the parties to the contract and not...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Poolbeg Project is a Public Private Partnership between Dublin City Council, acting on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities in the context of their statutory regional waste management plan, and its private partner, Dublin Waste to Energy Ltd. The State is not a party to the contract. Accordingly, my Department has not sought funding from the National Pension Reserve Fund, the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Poolbeg Project is a Public Private Partnership between Dublin City Council, acting on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities in the context of their statutory regional waste management plan, and its private partner, Dublin Waste to Energy Ltd. In accordance with the provisions of the Waste Management Act 1996 , the preparation and adoption of a waste management plan, including in...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Exemptions (4 Jul 2013)

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 is liable to pay the Household Charge, unless otherwise exempted or entitled to claim a waiver. The Charges operate on a self-assessment basis; it is a matter for an owner of a residential property to determine...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: The selection and appointment of a County or City Manager is governed by primary legislation, including the Local Government Act 2001. Managers are selected following open competition conducted by the Public Appointments Service. I understand that the Sligo County Manager post will become vacant later this year and the Public Appointments Service has initiated the recruitment process to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is set out in the table below. Local Authority Manager for    Retirement Date Age on Retirement Added Years Annual Pension Lump Sum Payment Speci al Severance Gratuity Payments North Tipperary 30/04/2010 61 Nil €68,290.50 €204,871.50 €68,290.50 Donegal 07/07/2010 65 Nil €73,422.50...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Insurance Industry Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: The application of the terms and conditions of the warranty insurance scheme operated by Premier is a private contractual matter between the homeowner and the company concerned. Neither I nor my Department are privy to, nor have any responsibility in, such matters. The Pyrite Resolution Board (PRB) is currently putting in place an application system for a pyrite remediation scheme for...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes , in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. The levying and collection of rates are matters for each individual local authority. The annual rate on valuation (ARV), which is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: International Bodies Membership (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: The information requested, in respect of international organisations, agencies and bodies of which Ireland is a Member through my Department and /or bodies under its aegis, is set out in the following table. Table Council of Europe's European Committee on Local and Regional Democracy European Environment Agency OECD environment policy committee and other OECD environment-related...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: My Department received 17 staff sanction requests from Galway City Council in the period 01 March 2013 to 30 May 2013. The information in relation to these sanction requests is set out in the table below. Date of Staffing Request Title of Post(s) Number of Post(s) Type of Contract sought Outcome If Approved, Type of Contract Given 03/04/2013 School Warden 1 Permanent Approved Permanent...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (9 Jul 2013)

Phil Hogan: I have no plans to change the basis for the charging of motor tax for three or six month discs. Tax rates for these discs are set at a higher rate than the annual fee to take account of the extra workload for the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) and motor tax offices, and the resultant higher administrative and printing costs. In addition, reminders are issued on each renewal. While...