Results 14,061-14,080 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Exemptions (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, as amended, broadened the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge on non-principal private residences. The Non Principal Private Residence (NPPR) Charge is set at €200 and liability for it falls, in the main, on owners of rental, holiday and vacant properties that are not an individual’s principal private residence . The...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Legal Costs (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The following table details legal costs incurred by my Department since 2011 based on information contained in the annual Appropriation Accounts prepared by my Department and submitted to the Comptroller and Auditor General; the table does not include costs associated with the Planning Tribunal. Legal Costs 2011 2012 2013 (to be audited) €405,000 €7,257,000...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: Since becoming Minister in March 2011, no external public relations firms have been engaged by my Department and there is currently no anticipated expenditure for such services in 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The funding for Gateway from my Department will be available to all local authorities in proportion to the level of participation on the scheme. Applications for funding will be administered by Limerick County Council on the basis of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Council and my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the replies to Questions Nos. 259, 268, 269 and 285 dated 4 March 2014 and to Question No. 132 of 26 March 2014 which deal comprehensively with the implications of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 for the self-build sector of the housing market. The amended regulations, among other things, reinforce the principle that building works should be undertaken by...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The provision of fire services in local authority areas, including the establishment and maintenance of fire brigades, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of premises, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities under the provisions of the Fire Services Act 1981. My Department supports fire authorities through the setting of general policy and guidance, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Ambulance Service Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: My Department has no role in the provision of ambulance services in the State. Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services, including the National Ambulance Service, is a matter for the Health Service Executive which is under the aegis of my colleague, the Minister for Health. Dublin Fire Brigade provides an ambulance service in the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Disposal (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: A comprehensive Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) on the regulation of the Household Waste Collection Market was published in July 2012 and is available on my Department’s website at. The RIA provides an analysis of the household waste collection industry in Ireland; the international approach to household waste collection; pricing levels and how pricing structures affect waste...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dublin Docklands Development Authority (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I have no function in relation to the matter raised in the Question.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 419 and 420 together. It is a matter for each individual local authority to decide on the utilisation of their assets, including their land bank. Section 211(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 , as amended, (the 2000 Act) provides that any land acquired for the purposes of or appropriated under the 2000 Act or any other Act or acquired otherwise, by a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No.158 of 3 April 2014, which sets out the position in this matter. Irish Water has confirmed to my Department that it has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. They may be contacted via email to or by telephone on 1890 278 278.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992 set out the main provisions for dog control and the requirements these contain to keep dogs under effectual control are breed neutral. The Control of Dogs (Restriction of Certain Dogs) Regulations, 1991 set out requirements in relation to specific dog breeds, whereby their owners must have the dogs muzzled, leashed and led by a competent person...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 433, 434, 442 and 447 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Disposal (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) is the competent authority in relation to the protection of workers and members of the public from the harmful effects of exposure to ionising radiation. I can confirm that an incident was reported to the RPII in September 2012 concerning the handling of radioactive waste at the Galway Clinic, Doughiska, County Galway. The RPII...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Radon Gas Levels (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Government’s approach to radon, which is similar to that in the majority of EU Member States, is to concentrate efforts on increasing public awareness of the risks posed by radon in the home. Through support for the Radiological P Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) radon advice and awareness work, my Department is supporting efforts to raise public awareness of the risks...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fuel Laundering (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 to 457, inclusive, together. Enforcement in relation to illegal diesel laundering activities is primarily a matter for the Revenue Commissioners from the point of view of avoiding loss of revenue to the Exchequer. My Department assists local authorities in carrying out their role as competent authorities under waste legislation , which is to take the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (15 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The current primary legislation regarding dogs, the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992, contain provisions relating to the need to keep dogs under effectual control which are entirely breed neutral. The statutory responsibility for the enforcement of this legislation rests with the local authorities and is overseen within local authorities by the local authority veterinary services.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 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 domestic metering...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Building Regulations 1997 set out the legal requirements for the construction of new buildings (including houses), extensions to existing buildings as well as for material alterations and certain material changes of use to existing buildings and are divided in 12 parts (classified as Parts A to M). Technical Guidance Documents (TGDs) are published to accompany each of the parts and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: This is an operational matter and as such it is a matter for the Pyrite Resolution Board, which has statutory responsibility for the pyrite remediation scheme, to determine the appropriate level of expertise and training required by staff undertaking the audit process. The Board can be contacted at 1890 252842 or