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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Yield (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: Income from motor tax in 2012 w as €1.01 billion, excluding income from driving licences, Certificates of Vehicle Roadworthiness and other miscellaneous receipts. The average payment in 2012 varied depending on the category of vehicle. The average payment for private vehicles taxed on the basis of CO2 emissions was €263.09, while the average payment for vehicles taxed on the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: In line with the 'bottom-up' approach to rural development under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, there are 35 Local Action Groups (LAGs) contracted, on my Department’s behalf, to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP) throughout the country. The LAG for the area referred to in the question is Mayo North East...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose taking Questions Nos. 459 and 476 together. The Programme for Government sets out a commitment for 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: Wastewater Treatment Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Water Sector Reform Implementation Strategy , which is published on my Department's website, is focused on ensuring that appropriate policy and legal frameworks are put in place for Irish Water and the water sector. In the context of broader water governance issues, work is currently underway to identify and clarify boundary issues between functions which will transfer to Irish Water...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Supply (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose taking Questions Nos. 461 and 462 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: Official Languages Act 2003 Compliance (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: Since the introduction of the Official Languages Act in 2003 my Department has carried out internal audits of the signage on its premises to ensure compliance with the legislation, in particular the requirement that all new signs erected since 1 March 2009 are bilingual. The most recent audit was carried out last month. My Department's offices in the Custom House were audited by the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commencement of Legislation (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is not readily available in my Department and its compilation would involve a disproportionate amount of time and effort. I refer to the website of the Irish Statute Book, The "Acts of the Oireachtas" page provides access to each Act. Once a particular Act is selected, details of the commencement status of each section of the Act are accessible by selecting the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: Within my direct areas of responsibility, there are currently nine infringement cases instituted against Ireland by the European Commission in respect of European Union directives, which represents a significant improvement upon the situation when I assumed office in March 2011. There are currently no outstanding fines resulting from non-compliance. The quantum of fines to be imposed in...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. The levying and collection of rates are matters for each individual local authority. The annual rate on valuation (ARV), which is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Graffiti Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Litter Pollution Acts 1997 – 2009, provide significant powers to local authorities to deal with the defacement of structures by writing or other marks. In addition to the legislative provisions for penalties for committing graffiti related offences under section 19 of the Act and in order to provide support to local communities, my Department has provided funding for the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: My Department has examined the possibility of a levy on packets of chewing gum. However, the examination concluded that such a levy would not directly address the root cause of the associated litter problem, which is the incorrect disposal of chewing gum. Rather than allowing for the punishment of the minority of consumers who do not dispose of their gum properly, the introduction of a levy...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: My Department continues to monitor the situation with regard to the allocation and drawdown of funding under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP). I advised all Local Development Companies (LDCs), including Longford Community Resources , of their revised Programme allocations in May 2013 and LDCs were given until 31 August to allocate any remaining...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: In the context of the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme (RDP), projects that request funding of €150,000 or more require final approval from my Department after Local Development Company (LDC) Board approval. The assessment of these higher value projects usually involves detailed consultations between my Department and the relevant LDC. In the context of the project...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Care of the Elderly Funding (1 Oct 2013)

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, without sufficient means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The Scheme is administered by local community...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Numbers (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: The number of persons employed in each local authority at the end of December 2012, on a whole-time equivalent (WTE) basis, is outlined in the table below. Local Authority December 2012 (WTE) Cork City 1272.42 Dublin City 5772.70 Galway City 435.33 Limerick City 443.54 Waterford City 344.18 Carlow 276.09 Cavan 380.90 Clare 750.98 Cork County 2088.19 Donegal...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 479, 480 and 481 together. The Programme for Government sets out a commitment for 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 Management Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: The primary responsibility for the management of any waste, including costs for removal or disposal, lies with the holder of the waste, i.e. the natural or legal person in possession of the waste, or the producer of the waste. The Waste Management Act 1996 imposes a general duty of care on holders of waste. A person may not hold, transport, recover or dispose of waste in a manner that causes...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: My Department operates a delegated sanction, from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, for implementation of the moratorium in relation to local authorities, and any exceptions to the moratorium in local authorities require sanction from my Department. Acting up arrangements of less than 4 months duration do not attract an acting up allowance and do not require my...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: As of March 2011, the EU legislation in respect of which the 19 infringement cases were taken against Ireland by the European Commission is as set out in Table 1 below Table 1 – Infringement Cases as at March 2011 Case Reference EU Legislation C-183/05 Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive) - Transposition Issues C-418/04 Directive 79/409/EEC (Wild Birds Directive) -...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Vehicle Registration Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Phil Hogan: The issuing of a Vehicle Registration Certificate is a matter for my colleague, the nister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. I understand that Certificates are issued on first taxing of a vehicle. I understand also that provision exists, in certain circumstances, for access to information from the vehicle register.