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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (24 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: I intend to use my powers under the Water Services (No.2) Act 2013 to issue a Water Charges Policy Direction to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) in relation to a number of matters relating to domestic water charges, including any conditions attached to the Government funding to be provided to Irish Water. As required by the Act, a draft of the policy direction issued to the CER and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (24 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: I published the National Policy Position on Climate Action and Low-Carbon Developmentand the General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development Billin April of this year. The National Policy Position provides a high-level policy direction for the adoption and implementation by Government of plans to enable the State to move to a low-carbon economy over the period to 2050....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (24 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) currently being established in all local authority areas will develop, co-ordinate and implement a more coherent and integrated approach to local and community development than heretofore, with the aim of reducing duplication and overlap and optimising the use of available resources for the benefit of citizens and communities. My...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Public Procurement Regulations (24 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 385 to 387, inclusive, together. The proposals outlined in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Governmentseek to position local government "as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (24 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: The proposals outlined in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Governmentseek to position local government “as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities effectively and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Nitrates Action Programme Implementation (24 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Nitrates Directive and Ireland's 3rd National Nitrates Action Programme are given legal effect by the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2014. The objective of the Regulations is to protect ground and surface waters, including drinking water sources, primarily through the management of livestock manures and other fertilisers. In order to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral Reform (24 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: In law, the preparation of the Register of Electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the register. There are no plans for the introduction of an online, rolling register to replace the existing arrangements. The Government is committed to the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (24 Jun 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: Local and Community Development Programme Planning (25 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107, 112 and 116 together. The Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) currently being established in all local authority areas will develop, co-ordinate and implement a more coherent and integrated approach to local and community development than heretofore, with the aim of reducing duplication and overlap and optimising the use of available...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local and Community Development Programme Planning (25 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 to 110, inclusive, 113 to 115, inclusive, and 117 to 119, inclusive, together. The proposals outlined in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Governmentseek to position local government “as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Election Management System (25 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: The legislation relating to the holding of a Presidential election is the Presidential Elections Act 1993. The relevant legislation in the case of referendums is the Referendum Act 1994 and the Referendum Act 1998.

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

Phil Hogan: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013provided for the commencement of water conservation contracts to the value of €18.79 million during the life of the programme in Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council submitted a number of water conservation proposals to my Department and mains rehabilitation works totalling €10.69 million for the entire county were approved....

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

Phil Hogan: The Enniscorthy Sewerage Scheme Phase 3 involved two contracts which were included in my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013as contracts to start during the life of the programme. Contract 1 provided for the upgrading of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Contract 2 provided for the upgrading and augmentation of the sewerage collection network in...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (26 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 133 together. The Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector provides multi-annual funding to national organisations towards core costs associated with the provision of services. The new Scheme is intended to commence from 1 July 2014, on the basis of a competitive assessment process. I asked Pobal to undertake an...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Numbers (26 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: My Department gathers quarterly data on staff numbers in local authorities. The most recent quarterly data on the numbers of temporary/seasonal staff, collected at the end of March 2014, are set out in the following table on a whole time equivalent basis (WTE). LOCAL AUTHORITY Temporary / Seasonal Staff 31 March 2014 (Total WTE) Cork City 1 Dublin City 24 Galway City 14 Carlow...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (26 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 149 together. I refer to the replies to Question No. 81 of 17 June 2014 and Questions No. 347 and 388 of 24 June 2014. The General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development Billhas been referred to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and the Bill will be published as soon as drafting has been completed. My objective is to introduce...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (26 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) currently being established in all local authority areas will develop, co-ordinate and implement a more coherent and integrated approach to local and community development than heretofore, with the aim of reducing duplication and overlap and optimising the use of available resources for the benefit of citizens and communities. My...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (26 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: The proposals outlined in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Governmentseek to position local government "as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities effectively and accountably". As part...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Remit (26 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 146 together. The Water Services Act 2013 provided for the establishment of Irish Water as an independent subsidiary within the Bord Gáis Éireann Group and assigned the necessary powers to allow Irish Water to undertake the water metering programme. Under the European Communities (Drinking Water) Regulations 2014, a copy of which is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (26 Jun 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 148 together. Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. This includes the provision of an out-of-hours service to deal with water and sewerage emergencies and contingencies. Irish Water is now responsible for customer...