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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (18 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: Directive 2006/113/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the quality required of shellfish waters is a codified version of Directives 79/923/EEC and 91/692/EEC. In accordance with the provisions of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC), it is due to be repealed in December 2013 when designated shellfish waters will become protected areas within the meaning of the Water...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (18 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Public Appointments Service already advertises a large number of public service posts on publicjobs.ie when requested to by the relevant body. My Department promotes the availability of this service to public service bodies on an on-going basis. Filling of vacancies in State Agencies and Commercial Semi-State Bodies is generally a matter for individual organisations and Boards.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (18 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 976 and 977 together. The remuneration of the Chief Executive Officers, or equivalents, of the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department is sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. It is estimated that savings of approximately €101,132 (non ppc rates) to €106,104 (ppc rates) could potentially be achieved if the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (18 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: The information in relation to Board member fees is set out in the following table: Agency / Body Post Number of board members Remuneration Building Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB) Chairperson 1 €8,978 Member 24 Nil Dublin Docklands Development Authority Chairperson 1 €20,520 Member 7 €11,970 Housing Finance Agency Chairperson 1...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wind Energy Guidelines (18 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: I thank Senators Whelan and Kelly for raising this important issue. I am taking this matter on behalf of the delegated Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan. My Department's wind energy development guidelines were published in June 2006 and provide advice to planning authorities on catering for wind energy through the development plan and development management processes. The guidelines...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wind Energy Guidelines (18 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: Was that approved for planning?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wind Energy Guidelines (18 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: It is not undermining the planning process if it has not already been adjudicated upon.

Topical Issue Debate: National Policy on Graffiti (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy O'Donnell for raising this important issue. I am fully aware of the blight on communities which graffiti causes and I am totally committed to tackling graffiti vandalism. The programme for Government 2011 included a commitment to establish a website to assist residents with the reporting of problems with street lighting, drainage, graffiti, waste collection and road and path...

Topical Issue Debate: National Policy on Graffiti (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: As the Deputy knows, I am very much aware of the issues arising for communities where graffiti presents a significant challenge. Every community, not just Limerick, is affected by the issue. I note the Deputy’s concern and his suggestion that a levy would be imposed on aerosol paints. I appreciate the helpful nature of his comments. I am prepared to re-examine the legislation to...

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Deputies who have expressed a continuous interest in this matter. I also acknowledge the resilience and strength shown by the former residents of Priory Hall in facing an extremely difficult situation since their homes were evacuated almost two years ago. No homeowner should have to experience what they have lived through in that time. I wish to set out the context. Following...

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: Perhaps the Deputy is advocating that the developers, builders and other professionals to whom Deputy Mick Wallace referred should get off the hook.

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: By making the suggestion he made, the Deputy is putting me in that position. The proceedings in question relate to an appeal by Dublin City Council against an order of the High Court that the council pay the costs of providing alternative accommodation and ancillary expenses faced by the residents consequent on the evacuation of the development. These proceedings are next scheduled to take...

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: Deputy Wallace should know better than anyone that I signed building regulations recently that will come into effect early next year. This will ensure all developers, builders and other construction professionals will do what they should have done before now. Before now, a coach and four were driven through existing regulations, some of which were inadequate. I can send the Deputy a copy...

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: I am not taking responsibility for the activities of my predecessors. I am trying to ensure this does not happen again. All options to help the residents in this plight-----

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: I am not taking responsibility for Deputy Cowen's Government's activities.

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: All of the financial institutions involved have been contacted and there is a constructive attitude which I hope will continue. I want to see those builders held to account. While it may take a lot longer than solving the problems of Priory Hall, those involved will not be let off the hook. After 15 months of mediation there was no solution. That mediation was triggered by the court...

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: Mr. Justice Finnegan reports to Dublin City Council and the courts, not to me.

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: It is significant and positive that the relevant financial providers, Dublin City Council, NAMA and other interested parties are prepared to engage. I am giving them a short time to come up with options to provide solutions for Priory Hall owners, both the residents and the buy-to-lets. I have delivered for Priory Hall residents where others have failed. I will not take any lectures from...

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: That is part of the court process, not part of the political process.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Collection (19 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: Queries concerning Local Property Tax yields in 2013 and anticipated yields in 2014 should be directed to my colleague, the Minister for Finance, who has responsibility for the Local Property Tax. The local government funding model will change considerably in 2014. Under the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012, commencing in 2014 the Minister for Finance will pay into the Local Government...