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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 150 of 22 January 2014 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Consultancy Contracts Data (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The expenditure by my Department on consultancies during 2013 is set out in the following table: Consultant Purpose of Consultancy 2013 Expenditure AECOM Cost optimal study for non-domestic buildings. €38,834 AP Env Econ Ltd. Report on Greening the Economy. €35,178 Deloitte & Touche Expert Assistance in the Local Government Shared Services Programme....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services Act 2013 provided for the establishment of Irish Water as a subsidiary of Bórd Gáis Éireann, to be formed and registered under the Companies Act. Procurement by Irish Water of suppliers is a matter for the company and I have no role in approving individual contracts. However, Irish Water have indicated that their tendering processes are fully compliant with...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP), which is delivered by Local Development Companies (LDCs) on my Department’s behalf, must comply with Council Regulation 1290/2005 which requires certain details on beneficiaries of schemes co-funded by the Programme to be published on the Managing Authority’s website. The Managing Authority for the RDP is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: Work by my Department on the Sixth National Communication and the First Biennial Report is at an advanced stage . Both reports will be submitted to the UNFCCS Secretariat shortly, following final consultation with Government Departments and Agencies concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Expenditure (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 to 157, inclusive, together. The establishment of Irish Water in 2013 was an integral component of the Government’s water sector reform strategy and involves major organisational change, an entirely new funding structure governed by economic regulation, the introduction of domestic water charges based on usage and the roll-out of a national...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Staff (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 158 and 162 together. The Water Services Act 2013 provided for the establishment of Irish Water as a subsidiary of Bórd Gáis Éireann to be formed and registered under the Companies Act. A fundamental underpinning of the water reform programme is to ensure that the skills and experience built up over many years in local authorities are put...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Staff (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 to 161, inclusive, together. The Water Services Act 2013 provided for the establishment of Irish Water as a subsidiary of Bord Gáis Éireann to be formed and registered under the Companies Act. In line with the Code of Practice for the corporate governance of State bodies, the determination of the remuneration of the senior management of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: In our current economic circumstances difficult decisions continue to be necessary, but the Government remains committed to supporting the community and voluntary sector. While allocations in most expenditure programmes remain constrained for 2014 , my primary concern has been to make every effort to ensure that the daily front-line services, including volunteer centres, provided with...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act 2013 came into effect on 1 July 2013. The primary purpose of the Act is to replace the system whereby a vehicle was declared off the road retrospectively with a system under which the vehicle must be declared off the road in advance. The Act provided for a three month transition period from 1 July 2013 to 30 September 2013 to allow vehicle owners to bring...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: An extensive public consultation process was undertaken in 2012 to inform the development of the revised building control regulations which will come into effect on 1 March 2014. Comprehensive consultation documents were published including Strengthening the Building Control System - A Document to inform public consultation on Draft Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012 which sets...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Expenditure (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Programme for Government sets out a commitment to the introduction of water charges based on usage above a free allowance. The Government considers that charging based on usage is the fairest way to charge for water and it has, therefore, decided that water meters should be installed in households connected to public water supplies. The Water Services Act 2013 provided for the...

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Bill before the House today is short. It provides for the election of 11 MEPs for Ireland arising from the European Council decision of 28 June 2013. In that decision the number of Members of the European Parliament to be elected for the 2014-19 parliamentary term in each member state is set. The Bill also provides for the implementation of the recommendations of the report on European...

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I am glad the Senator is declaring his interest.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: Good man, and long before now, even at a pylon meeting.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I do not think so.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: With the reform plan.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: One never knows.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I thank Senator Wilson. I will tell the Taoiseach we have a new Taoiseach.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I will think about that. It is the way Senator Wilson tells them.