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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Regulations (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: In June 2012, I initiated a wide-ranging review of the existing Producer Responsibility Initiatives in Ireland. The overall purpose of this review is to assess the nature and level of the challenges which are currently facing the existing Producer Responsibility Agreements as well as the forthcoming challenges expected to arise in the management of various waste streams. As part of this...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Stations Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of fire station premises, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under section 10 of the Fire Services Act 1981. My Department supports the fire authorities through setting general policy, providing a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services (No.2) Act 2013 provides Irish Water with the power to charge for water services. The Act also provides that the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) will be responsible for the economic regulation of Irish water and the charges to be levied by Irish Water will be subject to the approval of the CER. The CER has already undertaken public consultations on the development...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I have no responsibility for, or role in relation to the provision or operation of water services infrastructure. From 1 January 2014 Irish Water is responsible for such matters. However, I understand that Irish Water will utilise a wide range of contract models to deliver its programme of investments. These will be based on best industry practice and achieving value for money and will...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 475, 492 and 499 together. The new Building Control Amendment Regulations which come into operation on 1 March 2014 will greatly strengthen the arrangements currently in place for the control of building activity by requiring greater accountability in relation to compliance with Building Regulations in the form of statutory certification of design and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Exemptions (25 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: Motor Tax Exemptions (25 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: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 and 493 together. Flood risk management, including prevention and protection measures are a matter for the Office of Public Works. I nitiatives in relation to the installation of flood defence systems are ther efore a matter for that Office, including any possible discussions with the Department of Finance in relation to relevant taxation policy.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) is the largest social inclusion intervention of its kind in the State. It is a key tool of Government in providing employment supports, training, personal development/capacity building and other supports for the harder to reach in the most disadvantaged areas in society. The current Programme which officially ended on 31 December 2013,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Resolution Board Remit (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 495 and 496 together. The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides for the making of a pyrite remediation scheme by the Pyrite Resolution Board for certain dwellings affected by significant pyrite damage. The report of the independent Pyrite Panel provides the framework for the remediation scheme and the eligibility criteria are reflective of the conclusions...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: Responsibility for the administration of the Rural Water Programme, which includes group sewerage schemes, has been devolved to local authorities since 1997. In December 2012, I announced an increase in the grant for group sewerage schemes to €6,500 per house or 75% of the cost of the scheme, whichever is the lesser. The previous rate of grant available was €2,031.58 per...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Staff (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: Staff recruitment to Irish Water is an operational matter for the company in which I have no function . My Department has asked Irish Water to put in place specific arrangements to address the queries which public representatives may have in relation to matters pertaining to the operation of water services under the new utility. I understand that Irish Water made contact with Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Application (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 523, 529 and 530 on 18 February 2014 which addresses this matter comprehensively. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Welfare (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Control of Dogs Act 1986 , as amended , defines the obligations regarding control of dogs by their owners or any other person in charge of a dog. These obligations cover all dogs, regardless of whether they are hunting dogs or not. Section 9 of the Act requires that the owner or person in charge of a dog must not permit the dog to be in any other place than the premises of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: Motor tax discs are vehicle specific, with the registration number printed on them to ensure that the disc relates only to a particular vehicle and to prevent the same tax disc being transferred to vehicles other than the one that ha s been taxed. There would be administrative and cost impacts attaching to any system of returning motor tax discs upon sale of the vehicle and issuing a new...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I assume that the question is referring to commercial semi state companies by the use of the term Hay contracts. Irish Water is the only commercial semi-state company under the aegis of my Department and staff recruitment to Irish Water is a company operational matter in which I have no function. My Department has asked Irish Water to put in place specific arrangements to address...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water Quality Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce 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 decided that water meters should be installed in households connected to public water supplies. The Water Services Act (No. 2) 2013 provides for the transfer of water...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Solidarity Fund (26 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147, 148 and 156, together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 155 of 20 February 2014, which sets out the position in regard to the EU Solidarity Fund. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is administered by the Department of Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (26 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to reply to Question No. 106 of 4 February 2014. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution (26 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. My Department provides the legislative framework within which litter pollution is addressed. Under the statutory framework of the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2009, it is a matter for each local authority to decide upon the most appropriate public awareness, enforcement and clean-up actions in relation to both litter and illegal...