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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Sorry, Chairman. I have not asked too many questions. I find Mr. O'Connor's answer bizarre, and I will follow it up. He said that several options are given to the local authority. What is his view regarding the choice of oil when he mentioned gas, wood-pellet stoves and so on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Does the Department not have a policy on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: I presume the local authorities do not act independently of the Department. When these questions are put to them they say they are doing what the Department tells them to do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: That is the answer we get.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: I had asked a question about enforcement and having proper personnel in place who can pursue cases to court.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: I appreciate that, but it does not address the issue of current enforcement requirements, of which there are many.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: My question concerns local authority housing stock. It relates to energy and it is also aimed at the departmental officials. I have observed planned maintenance in my county in recent years. Houses that undergo planned maintenance and upgrades have had ranges removed and oil-fired central heating systems installed. From an energy efficiency point of view it seems that once one commits...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Building Regulations: Discussion (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: The questions are addressed to both groups. The energy efficiency aspect is aimed at the SEAI and the policy perspective is addressed to the officials from the Department. I was a member of a local authority for many years. I do not think my local authority is alone in this regard but my perception is that enforcement of building and planning legislation and regulation is negligible. It...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Collection (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make provision to enable householders who are liable but have not paid their household charge to date to make their payment by instalment where they need to so to meet their statutory obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53806/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Liquor Licensing Laws (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are now pursuing a policy of shutting down licensed premises without any leeway when intoxicating liquor licences have not been renewed on time; if a list of licensed premises has been prepared for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54323/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Airports (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Finance if incentives in relation to Shannon Airport will be included in or are being considered for the Budget 2013 or the forthcoming Finance Bill; if so, if he will confirm that these will not have an adverse competitive impact on Ireland West Airport Knock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54337/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Airports (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Finance if discussions have taken place with the EU authorities in relation to any potential incentives at Shannon Airport and the EU's response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54340/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will direct the Revenue Commissioners to change their policy of requiring a 40 percent down payment of tax from a tax payer in advance of agreeing to accept payment of the tax payer's tax liability by instalments in view of the increasing number of publicans who are not in a position to get their tax clearance certificate in order to renew their...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an appeal against the non payment of disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo and if it will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54233/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single farm payment, rural environment protection scheme and area aid payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if it will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54306/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (4 Dec 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application for single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if it will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54309/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Airport Development Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I find the rationale operating here amazing. We have an airport in Shannon that has been haemorrhaging money. I have no issue with helping out Shannon Airport but I do have an issue with the Government putting at risk an airport that is doing its best on a shoestring budget by intervening in another State airport. I have consistently asked...

Topical Issue Debate: Airport Development Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: I understand the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, is otherwise disposed. However, I regret he is not here to take this matter. I am from Mayo, where Ireland West Airport Knock is located. I am gravely concerned for the future of this airport in light of the announcement earlier this year with regard to the separation of Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes (29 Nov 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he expects Mayo North East Leader Partnership to resume the processing of applications for LEADER funding in the area and the payment out of approved applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53613/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (29 Nov 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the outcome of the Comprehensive Review by Courts Service of courthouses in County Mayo; the proposals for County Mayo courthouses that are being considered; the consultation with stakeholders that has taken place in the course of the Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53537/12]