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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Priory Hall Development (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: Any arrangements that may be agreed between an individual who owns a buy-to-let apartment at the Priory Hall complex and their mortgage provider is a matter between those parties. I have no function in relation to such matters other than to ensure that the terms of the agreed Priory Hall Resolution Framework, insofar as they apply to owners of buy-to-let apartments, are applied in a fair and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (5 Nov 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 Commissioner for Valuation has sole responsibility for all valuation matters and the Valuation Act 2001 comes under the aegis of my...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: My Department issued revised Programme allocations in May 2013 under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 . RDP and Local Development Companies were given until 31 August to allocate any remaining available funding to ensure that all funding is allocated before the end of 2013. My Department has been monitoring the situation with a view to identifying any...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: Mountmellick Sewerage Scheme (Phases 2 & 3) is listed in the current Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 (WSIP) as a scheme to progress through planning. The scheme aims to improve the wastewater infrastructure to meet the needs of the existing development within the town. Phase 2 will involve the upgrade and expansion of the existing collection network and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Development Companies Funding (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: South East Cork Area Development Limited (SECAD), which is a local development company, has for many years worked in partnership with the community group referred to and has supported its operations through the placement with it of Rural Social Scheme and Tús participants, and by utilising its centre as a focal point for training and support services in Youghal, which is a RAPID...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: General purpose grants are my Department’s contribution towards meeting the cost to local authorities of providing a reasonable level of services to their customers. The table below details the final general purpose grant payments from the Local Government Fund to all local authorities for 2011, 2012 and 2013. Local Authority Name 2011 € 2012 € 2013 ...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: In line with the ‘bottom-up’ approach to rural development under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, there are 35 Local Action Groups (LAGs) contracted, on my Department’s behalf, to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP) throughout the country. The LAG for the area referred to in the question is Mayo...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: In line with the ‘bottom-up’ approach to rural development under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, there are 35 Local Action Groups (LAGs) contracted, on my Department’s behalf, to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP) throughout the country. The LAG for the area referred to in the question is Mayo...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: The recommendations contained in the Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report, which was published in May 2013, will provide the basis for the configuration of municipal districts. Districts will be determined by ministerial order in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 which are due to be amended by the Local Government Bill 2013, when enacted....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Clare. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence t o the value of some €41 million in County Clare during the period of the Programme. The Programme aims to prioritise projects that target...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (5 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 375 of 22 October 2013 as regards 2014 and later year impacts of expenditure reductions in my Department’s Vote. The nature of my Department’s programmes is such that there are not generally differences in the impact of measures along the lines referred to in the Question.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (6 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: The project referred to in the question was a strategic initiative under the Rural Development Programme 2007–2013 implemented by Meath Partnership and involving 10 rural villages in Co Meath. A consultant was engaged to work with each village over an 18 month period to produce community-led village development plans. The consultancy fee was €59,129 and was a collective figure...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (6 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: 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 Fund an amount equivalent to the Local Property Tax paid into the Central Fund during that year. This revenue will be allocated to local authorities from the Fund. In addition, the establishment...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (6 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: Generally speaking the requirements of the building regulations, which represent the minimum legally enforceable performance standards, apply to a newly constructed building or to an existing building undergoing an extension, a material alteration or a material change of use. The Building Control Act 1990 firmly places the statutory responsibility for compliance with the requirements of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme Issues (6 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 122 together. The Seniors Alert Scheme provides grant assistance towards the purchase and installation of equipment to enable older persons, with limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The Scheme is administered by local community and voluntary groups with the support of my...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Administration (6 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112 to 114, inclusive, together. The Local Government Bill 2013 provides, inter alia , for the establishment of Local Community Development Committees for the purpose of developing, co-ordinating and implementing a coherent , area-based approach to local and community development within each local authority administrative area. The approach and structure...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Supply (6 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together. Under the allocation of powers and responsibilities set out in the Water Services Acts the operation, maintenance and management of the water supply systems in the Dublin region are a matter for the relevant water services authorities under the general supervision of the Environmental Protection Agency. Matters relating to the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local and Community Development Programme Project Funding (6 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) is the umbrella organisation for Local Development Companies (LDCs). These LDCs deliver both the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) and the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP) on behalf of my Department. My Department has an annual contract with ILDN, and this is renewed on the basis of an agreed and costed annual work plan. The...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Burial Grounds (6 Nov 2013)

Phil Hogan: The provision and management of burial facilities in the Dundalk area is entirely a matter for the Dundalk Joint Burial Board. My Department has no function in relation to the matter raised in the Question.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Impact (6 Nov 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...