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Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I am sure it is reciprocal.

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Deputy says we have them so it must be true.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Severe Weather Events Expenditure (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: Following consideration of a report from me on the severe weather that has affected Ireland, the Government yesterday decided that a sum of up to €70 million will be made available for a programme of repair and remediation works. This will enable local authorities in the areas worst affected by the storms, including the most recent flooding, to help affected communities by restoring...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Roads Maintenance Issues (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The restoration of public roads damaged during the recent severe weather is a matter for local authorities, and I understand that such repairs are in progress. Private roads and repairs thereto are a matter for the owners of those roads and their insurers, if applicable. However, in accordance with the Road Grants Schemes operated by my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Issues (12 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The following State Agencies are under the aegis of my Department: An Bord Pleanála Dublin Docklands Development Authority Environmental Protection Agency Housing Finance Agency Irish Water Safety Housing & Sustainable Communities Agency Local Government Management Agency Private Residential Tenancies Board Radiological Protection Institute Ireland ...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Ministerial Appointments (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The bodies under the aegis of my Department, in respect of which I have the authority to appoint board members, are as follows: An Bord Pleanála Building Regulations Advisory Body Dublin Docklands Development Authority Housing Finance Agency Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency Irish Water Safety Local Government Management Agency National Travellers...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Functions (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 to 130, inclusive, and 132, 139 and 141 together. In line with the ‘bottom-up’ approach to rural development, 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 relevant LAG in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 140 together. In line with the ‘bottom-up’ approach to rural development, 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 relevant LAG in respect of the projects referred to is Mayo North...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: Cill Dara ar Aghaidh is the Local Development Company contracted by my Department to deliver the Leader elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 in Kildare and the Company has an allocation of €10,642,073 under the Programme. The current programme funding is fully allocated and I anticipate commencement of the next programme in early 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Emergency Planning (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: Ireland’s Framework for Emergency Management (2006) enables the Principal Response Agencies (Local Authorities, An Garda Síochána and the HSE) to prepare for and make a coordinated response to a variety of major emergencies, including flooding. Local Authorities are the lead agency for coordination purposes at local level. Under the Framework, Departmental or...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Decentralisation Programme Staff Transfers (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) leased buildings in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, on a temporary basis, for the former Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs (CEGA). Those offices were provided as an advance office for the decentralisation of that former Department to Charlestown, Co. Mayo. Following a reconfiguration of Government Departments, the Community Division of CEGA...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (12 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 and 138 together. A reply to the Irish Association of Self Builders will issue within the next week. The Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Buildings and Works has now been finalised and was circulated to industry stakeholders on 7 February 2014. The new online Building Control Management System will provide a common platform for clear...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Political Funding (13 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Act 2012 introduced significant reforms to the regulation of political funding which are acknowledged in the EU Anti-Corruption Report published on 2 February 2014. The report notes that Ireland has tightened rules on the financing of political parties and promoted greater transparency as regards party accounts. The report also acknowledges the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Flood Prevention Measures (13 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I have no responsibility for, or role in relation to, managing or dealing with improvement works relating to flooding.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Solidarity Fund (13 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: My Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform had discussions with the European Commission on possible EU funding under the Solidarity and Regional Support schemes to support the cost of repairing the damage caused to public infrastructure by the recent severe storms and floods. Following discussions with the European Commission, the Government has noted that the impact...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (13 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The levying and collection of local charges, including water charges in 2013, are matters for each individual local authority. Water income data are published by local authorities in their Annual Financial Statements. 2011 is the latest year for which fully audited local authority Annual Financial Statement data are available. The Local Government Audit Service is currently at an advanced...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (13 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: My Department intends implementing a successor Programme to the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) in 2015. The Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides a legislative underpinning for the establishment of Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in 31 local authority areas and for the preparation and implementation of Local Economic and Community Plans. These committees...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Election Management System (13 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: In order to be able to vote at elections and referendums in this jurisdiction, a person's name must be entered in the register of electors for a constituency in the State in which the person ordinarily resides. Postal voting is provided for in electoral law in respect of certain categories of person who are entered in the register of electors. The Electoral Act 1992 provides for postal...