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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (25 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 721 and 722 together. The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides the statutory framework within which the pyrite remediation scheme must operate. It is not a compensation scheme and section 14(8) of the Act specifically states that homeowners can not seek the recoupment of costs associated with the remediation of a dwelling undertaken prior to the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (25 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: 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 project referred to is Mayo North East LEADER Partnership (MNELP). The LAGs are the principal decision-makers...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Programme for Government Implementation (25 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Programme for Government Office monitors the implementation of the commitments contained in the Programme for Government (PfG) across all Departments. The Office also ensures that all Departmental Strategy Statements reflect the PfG commitments for which each Department is responsible. The Government published an Annual Report earlier this month, setting out the progress made in meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Noise Pollution (25 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Building Regulations set out the legally enforceable minimum standards which a new building must achieve. Primary responsibility for compliance with the requirements of the Building Regulations rests with the designers, builders and owners of buildings. In general, building defects are matters for resolution between the contracting parties, the homeowner, the builder/developer and/or...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Noise Pollution (25 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: Section 107 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 provides local authorities with powers to require measures to be taken to prevent or limit noise from any premises, processes and works. The Environment Section of the relevant City or County Council is the appropriate contact point for reporting a noise nuisance in this regard. In addition, under section 108 of the Environmental...

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

Phil Hogan: Irish Water is the only commercial semi-state company under the aegis of my Department. The Managing Director of Irish Water was appointed by the Board of Bord Gáis Éireann, and his remuneration package was approved by me, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and following consultation with the nister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources....

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: It must be true so.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: It is going well.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 to 130, inclusive, together. The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 came into effect on 1 March 2014 and require greater accountability in relation to compliance with Building Regulations in the form of statutory certification of design and construction, lodgement of compliance documentation, mandatory inspections during construction and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Application (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: Monthly returns of residential commencement notices across all relevant local authorities are published by my Department on an on-going basis and are available on my Department’s website, .

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Application (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: On 26 February 2014 my Department issued an Information Note on the Implications of SI No. 9 of 2014 for Self-Builders to local authorities and industry stakeholders and a copy of this note has now been place d in the Oireachtas Library for the information of members. The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (SI No. 9 of 2014) place no restriction on self-build and there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Application (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Question Nos. 133 and 134 together. An extensive public consultation process was undertaken in 2012 to inform the development of the revised building control regulations which came 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...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Construction Industry Register Ireland (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) has been established by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) as a register of builders and contractors. Participation in the register is voluntary at present. The registration fee and the administration of the register is a matter for the board of CIRI and the CIF and I have no direct role in relation to such matters. The Government...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Election Management System (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: 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, appointment and training of polling station and count staff...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: On 25 January, the Dublin Fire Service responded to an emergency call reporting a large fire at the Oxigen Environmental Waste facility in an industrial estate at Ballymount, Dublin. In co-ordination with An Garda Síochána, the Dublin Fire Service managed the incident and brought the fire under control four days later. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was also on site...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: As stated in Circular Letter PL 21/13 issued by my Department to planning authorities on 30 December 2013 in the light of the transfer of certain statutory water services functions from local authorities to Irish Water with effect from 1 January 2014, legislative amendments to further clarify the existing provisions on the taking in charge of housing estates will be made in 2014. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Staff Expenses (26 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: My Department does not provide official cars for any staff. In the context of official travel, it is Departmental policy that public transport should be used wherever possible where it is deemed necessary to travel for business purposes. Staff are only permitted to use their own cars and claim the appropriate civil service mileage expenses to travel to and from meetings where no suitable...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (27 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Riverstick Water Supply Scheme was included for funding under the Serviced Land Initiative measure of my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2007- 2009 . In April 2009, my Department, following a review of the Serviced Land Initiative, informed all local authorities that all existing approvals under the initiative, for which contracts had not been signed or letters...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution Fines (27 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 to 136, inclusive, together. The Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2009 provide the statutory framework to combat littering and include provisions relating to dog fouling.  Under the Acts, the primary management and enforcement response to littering (including dog fouling) is a matter for local authorities. It is a matter for each local authority to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (27 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I have no responsibility for, or role in relation to, the management, operation or maintenance of water services infrastructure. From 1st January 2014 Irish Water has responsibility for the delivery of these services. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides that responsibility for the independent economic regulation of the water sector is assigned to the Commission for Energy Regulation...