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

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 122 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 supplies....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: A decision on whether or not to create a new authority for the establishment and operation of cemeteries and crematoria , including regulating the provision of headstones etc, would have to be soundly based on the need for such an authority, Government policy on regulatory impact and my Department’s legislative priorities. I have no plans at present to create such a new authority. ...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 is a short but important Bill. It provides for the repeal of the bankruptcy disqualifications for election to and membership of the Dáil and of the European Parliament. By virtue of the provisions in Article 18.2 of the Constitution the bankruptcy disqualification for membership of the Seanad will also be removed. The bankruptcy...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I thank Senators on all sides of the House for understanding the reasons for this legislation and for their contributions and general support for the Bill. Committee and Remaining Stages will take place now, so I will not detain the House further.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I welcome the Lord Mayor to the House. I can understand the reason Senator Mac Conghail and others would wish to amend the Bill on a very important issue which the Government supports. Regrettably, the manner in which the forum came to its conclusion did not include a consensus from all four local authorities in the Dublin region. Local elected members are close to the people and...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I am prepared to consider that.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: No, the Senator is on my side.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: They are Dublin people.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I am often in it in the daytime.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Numbers (17 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each City and County Manager is responsible for staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is res ponsible. Therefore, the matter raised in relation to the employment of archaeologists nationwide is a matter for each City and County Manager.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: End of Life Vehicles Disposal (17 Apr 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: Water Services Provision (17 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Question Nos. 168 and 169 together. Mayo County Council’s Water Conservation Stage 3 – Watermains Rehabilitation Project – Phase 1, which included the rehabilitation works to the Ballina/Knockmore water mains, was included in my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 as a contract to start. In February 2012 my...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (17 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Question Nos. 170, 180 and 181 together. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides for the transfer of water services functions from the local authorities to Irish Water. The Act provides that Irish Water can collect charges from its customers in receipt of water services provided by it. It also assigns responsibility for the independent economic regulation of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (17 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Athenry Sewerage Scheme was included as two contracts to commence construction in my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013. The scheme provides for the upgrade of the network and wastewater treatment plant at an estimated cost of over €11.6 million. Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of water services capital...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (17 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: My Department is responsible for a range of programmes to support communities, including the Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO). The SSNO in the Community and Voluntary sector provides multi-annual funding to national organisations towards core costs associated with the provision of services. Priority is given under the Scheme to supporting national organisations which provide...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Administration (17 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: Funding for town and village enhancement projects was available under the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. 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 Programme throughout the country. The LAGs are the principal...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (17 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 158 of 3 April 2014. The position is unchanged. 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 vis email to or by telephone on 1890 278 278.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund Grants (17 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: Under the balances on dormant accounts with banks, building societies and An Post and the net encashment value of certain life assurance policies are paid into the Dormant Accounts Fund, which is managed by the . The primary purpose of the legislation is to re-unite the original account holders with their moneys, including all interest due. In addition, the legislation also provides that...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (17 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Seniors Alert Scheme aims to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities by providing grant assistance towards the purchase and installation of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The Scheme is administered by local community and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (30 Apr 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 440, 442, 444, 446, 465, 469, 472, 489 and 522 together. With effect from 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for public water services. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides that Irish Water can collect charges from its customers in receipt of water services provided by it. The Act also provides that responsibility for the independent economic...