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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (18 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: In December 2012 I announced my intention to introduce a grant s scheme to provide financial assistance to households whose septic tanks and other domestic wastewater treatment systems are deemed to require remediation following an inspection under the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012. The grant scheme will only apply to owners of treatment systems which are the subject of an Advisory...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Farm Electrification Scheme (18 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Farm Electrification Grant Scheme for Disadvantaged Areas ceased to operate in 2011, when final payments were made , and I have no plans to reopen the scheme. Funding may be available for three phase electricity , under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 , to eligible applicants who wish to diversify into non-agricultural activities under the Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Remit (18 Jun 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. Comprehensive legislation is planned for later this year, following which Irish Water will become the national water services authority from 1 January 2014. The...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is set out in the accompanying table: - 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total sick days taken 9,231 8,466 7,358 5,656 Average sick days per employee 8.15 7.5 8 7.82 6.94 Self certified sick days 878 892 702 493 Average self certified sick days per employee 0.78 0.80 0.75 0.60 Certified sick days 8,353 7,575 6,656 5163 Average certified sick...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (18 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The inter-sessional UNFCCC climate c onference, which took place in Bonn, Germany from 3 - 14 June 2013, comprised the 38th sessions of the technical bodies underpinning the Convention - the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). In addition, the second session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Pl atform for...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (18 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: While some agencies under the aegis of the Department perform a regulatory function as part of the suite of services they provide , specific information on related resource implications is not available in my Department. Under the Department’s agency rationalisation programme 21 agencies have been reduced to 10 through a series of measures. The operations of the Dublin Docklands...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (18 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355 and 356 together. The State Agencies under the aegis of my Department are as follows: - An Bord Pleanála - Dublin Docklands Development Authority - Environmental Protection Agency - Housing Finance Agency - Irish Water Safety - Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency - Local Government Management Agency - Private...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (13 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Government’s Action Programme for Effective Local Government, Putting People First, indicates that in the context of reorganisation of local governance structures, the proposed new municipal districts will provide an opportunity to achieve a more coherent approach to rates and charges on a county-wide basis, having regard to funding requirements and the need to support employment...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Socio-Economic Committees Funding (13 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Administrative and secretariat support for Socio-Economic Committees will be provided by the relevant City or County Council from within existing resources. This will include activities necessary for the effective operation of the Socio-Economic Committees, including arranging, hosting and servicing meetings and any other logistical, organisational or support activities that may be required...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (13 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: There are 35 Local Action Groups contracted, on my Department’s behalf, to deliver the Leader element of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 throughout the country and these groups are the principal decision-makers in relation to the allocation of project funding. Projects that request funding of €150,000 or more are required to seek final approval from my Department. I...

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Nonsense.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: We are taxing them.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Tiocfaidh ár lá.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Westminster is a bit like the troika.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: You would want to watch that one, Gerry.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Stay away from the banks.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Sure the Deputy does not want property tax.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Deputy does not want a property tax.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: He should go back to the ink bottle. Go back to the ink cartridges.

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Deputy is a funny guy.