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

Phil Hogan: Following on from the completion of the Water Services Investment Programme 2007 – 2009, the 2010 – 2013 Programme provided for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in Counties Louth and Meath. The 2010 – 2013 Programme aimed to prioritise projects that targeted environmental compliance issues and support economic and...

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

Phil Hogan: The Action Programme for Effective Local Government - Putting People First , set out Government decisions for a range of local government reform measures, including matters covered in Chapter 11 to reinforce the primacy of the elected council within the local government system and to rebalance the role of the council in relation to the present position of county manager. Building on this,...

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

Phil Hogan: Part 11 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides for a plebiscite on a directly elected mayor for the four Dublin local authorities within the Dublin Metropolitan Area to be held in conjunction with the local and European elections in May, should a resolution for the plebiscite be adopted by a majority of the total membership in each of the four local authorities concerned no later...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (18 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: Election Management System (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 485 and 517 together. The primary role of my Department in electoral matters is to provide an appropriate policy and legislative framework for a modern and efficient electoral system. Within that framework, local returning officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the actual conduct of elections and referendums, including the selection,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: Ireland has received an allocation from the EU of € 2.1 billion for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 (RDP). The EU Regulations provide for a 5% minimum allocation for LEADER. The Government has decided to increase this to 7% and I welcome this. Therefore €153 million in EU funding will be available for LEADER and this will be co-financed by Exchequer funding....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: In accordance with Section 13 of the Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 I have recently approved the draft pyrite remediation scheme and directed the Board to make the scheme which has now been done. The scheme has been laid before both House s of the Oireachtas in accordance with the terms of the Act. I understand that the Board will begin accepting applications later this month.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I have no responsibility for, or role in relation to, the management, operation or maintenance of water services infrastructure. Upgrade works to the sewage treatment plant at Killimy Road, Emo, Co Laois were not included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2013. From 1 January 2014 Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of water services capital...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (18 Feb 2014)

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 North East LEADER...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The information requested in relation to staff on career break is set out in the following table. Duration No of Staff 0 - 6 months 4 6 - 12 months 1 1 - 2 years 3 2 - 3 years 0 3 - 4 years 1 4 - 5 years 11 5 years+ 3

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is set out in the following table. Sick Days 2009 2010 2011 2012 No of uncertified sick days taken by employees 878.11 891.86 702.46 492.53 Average uncertified sick days taken per employee 0.78 0.80 0.75 0.60 No of certified sick days taken by employees 8,353.21 7,574.49 6,655.82 5,163.26 Average certified sick days taken per employee 7.38 6.79 7.07 6.34...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I intend that section 48 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 will come into effect on the establishment day provided for in section 8 and the transfer date provided for in section 24(1) of the 2014 Act. It is anticipated that the establishment day and transfer date will be 1 June 2014. The main purpose of municipal districts is to provide a more coherent and comprehensive system of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (18 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 (No. 2) Act 2013 provides that...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I have no plans to change the available options for payment of motor tax, which can currently be paid on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. Any changes to the incremental basis of payment of motor tax would require a surcharge, similar to that currently applying to half-yearly and quarterly discs, to be applied to monthly discs to compensate for the increased cost of administration...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security Checks (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: While my Department has not carried out a specific sweep for surveillance or bugging equipment, it does carry out assessments of its ICT systems and infrastructure. My Department uses security hardware and software systems to identify and eliminate malware, viruses and other threats to the security of its systems. This involves both internal resources and the engagement of external ICT...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: From 1 January 2014 Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of water services capital infrastructure. It is currently preparing a Capital Investment Plan for 2014 – 2016 that will provide for the transition of projects included in the 2010 – 2013 Water Services Investment Programme. The further progression of all water services capital projects is a matter for Irish Water....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Bodies Establishment (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government Management Services Board and the Local Government Computer Services Board merged with the establishment of the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) in August 2012. The LGMA also took on the residual functions of An Chomhairle Leabharlanna, which has dissolved as of 1 November 2012. The LGMA is a central resource for the local government sector, providing, procuring...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: In order to help communities affected by the recent severe weather, including flooding, the Government last week decided that a sum of up to €70 million will be made available for a programme of repair and remediation works of public infrastructure. This includes roads, coastal protection, piers, harbours, amenities, tourism and community infrastructure. The funding is in addition to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. The half-yearly and quarterly payment options incorporate a surcharge element which covers the administrative costs involved in processing the higher volume of applications. The estimated annual income from the increased charges for half-yearly and quarterly vehicle licences is in the region of €50m. A loss in income...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Quality Issues (18 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for the operation of water services infrastructure and for the provision of drinking water in accordance with the European Communities (Drinking Water) (No.2) Regulations 2007, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas library. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as the water quality regulator, is the supervisory authority for...