Results 2,841-2,860 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: Ask Deputy Ferris who went to public meetings in Limerick and Kerry about it.
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: No, I am not.
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: I am sorry if I hit a sensitive point but am very much in favour of protecting ground water in spite of the opposition to it from the Opposition parties in this House. We succeeded on that in that 92% of people are now registered. As part of our policy, we will continue to protect ground water and to assist group water schemes in that they be established with generous grants and also to...
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: There were some 6,300.
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: The Deputy is thinking of the sewerage scheme in Ballydaly.
- Other Questions: Fire Safety Regulations (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: As indicated in the reply to Question No. 100 of 23 October 2012, local authorities have extensive powers under the Building Control Acts which they can use to enforce compliance with the building regulations. However, there is a time limit of five years after a building has been completed during which an enforcement notice may be served by a local building control authority. The case at...
- Other Questions: Fire Safety Regulations (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: As the Deputy will note, we have made substantial progress in respect of Priory Hall in resolving these issues. Our approach is housing-led. In other words, we would get people into homes as quickly as possible with the necessary supports and thereby ensure that they do not spend any longer than they have to in emergency accommodation. We are very much aware that we are facing into the...
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: Funding is currently provided under my Department’s rural water programme towards group water schemes, group sewerage schemes, small public water and wastewater scheme works and some miscellaneous grants. The allocation for the programme in 2013 was €39.6 million. The allocation for the programme for 2014 is €27.7 million. The reduced provision in 2014 reflects the...
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: As I stated in my reply, there is effectively no change in the funding arrangement for 2014. There will be an allocation of €27.7 million for local authorities under the developed scheme in terms of the rural water programme. That will continue with local authorities in terms of block grants for the purposes of group scheme, water and sewerage and some small public water and...
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: The Deputy knows that I am very concerned about the condition of ground water and in spite of his party's opposition I proceeded with the registration of septic tanks.
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: Why not?
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: You did.
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: Ask Deputy Ferris who went to public meetings in Limerick and Kerry about it.
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: No, I am not.
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: I am sorry if I hit a sensitive point but I am very much in favour of protecting ground water in spite of the opposition to it from the Opposition parties in this House. We succeeded on that in that 92% of people are now registered. As part of our policy, we will continue to protect ground water and to assist group water schemes in that they be established with generous grants and also to...
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: There were some 6,300.
- Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: The Deputy is thinking of the sewerage scheme in Ballydaly.
- Other Questions: Fire Safety Regulations (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: As indicated in the reply to Question No. 100 of 23 October 2012, local authorities have extensive powers under the Building Control Acts which they can use to enforce compliance with the building regulations. However, there is a time limit of five years after a building has been completed during which an enforcement notice may be served by a local building control authority. I can give the...
- Other Questions: Fire Safety Regulations (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: No loss of life has occurred but undoubtedly it has been a traumatic time for the people involved. A report in the matter is being sought and I will let the Deputy know in due course when I get it.
- Other Questions: Fire Safety Regulations (23 Oct 2013)
Phil Hogan: I can give the Deputy more information on it.