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Topical Issue Debate: Leader Programmes (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The rationale behind the alignment of community projects and local government is to reduce administrative costs and provide more money for front-line services and projects for individuals and communities. I am sure the Deputy shares my objective in doing this. Some €32 million has been requested by local development companies out of a total of €90 million to be allocated this...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I am taking the matter raised by Senator Power because I am the relevant line Minister in the context of water and wastewater treatment facilities. The subject raised in the House today is the greater Dublin drainage project, a critical wastewater project that will facilitate employment and economic growth in the wider Dublin region. It is essential for that purpose into the future. I can...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Of course, Fianna Fáil could not be against this project because it started the process in 2008. It set in train the detailed analysis that was required which led to the consultant's decision yesterday.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I do not think Fianna Fáil should be hypocritical about the matter when it started the process in 2008.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I know that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government at the time was a member of a different party but Fianna Fáil was in Government with that party.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The provision of water and wastewater treatment facilities is a devolved function for local government. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government does not interfere in that. That may have been the way things happened in the past but it is not going to happen now. I will not interfere in matters pertaining to the detailed analysis that consultants carry out, in an...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Water and Sewerage Schemes (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: There are processes set out. Either the Senator wants the project for the greater Dublin area or she does not. I am interested in investing in water and wastewater facilities so that jobs for the people of the Dublin region can be created in the future. If we do not plan for projects like this one, we will not have the facilities and infrastructure in place to attract foreign direct...

Other Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Any work carried out under the scheme will be certified by the Pyrite Remediation Board to ensure it meets the highest possible standards. Deputy Mick Wallace can be assured that the days of jobs for the boys are over. That type of carry-on is what caused the problems in this country in construction, including the shoddy workmanship we have seen. I am depending on Mr. O'Connor and his...

Other Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Yes.

Other Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 9, 22 and 27 together. HomeBond is one of the construction stakeholders which has agreed to set up a not-for-profit entity to implement a programme of remediation in accordance with the pyrite remediation scheme drawn up and published by the Pyrite Remediation Board, PRB, on its recently launched website. Work is progressing on the establishment of the...

Other Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I share a lot of the concerns of Deputy Daly in regard to HomeBond. The fact it did not assist customers when they had problems with pyrite in their homes is disappointing. It is a private company which was set up in 1978 for the purpose of giving structural guarantees. Deputy Wallace will be familiar with its role, as will others who have been involved in the CIF. It did a reasonably...

Other Questions: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I set up the PRB to do things right. I have put people on the board who have expertise and credibility to make sure the job is done right. We have to set up a special purpose vehicle to draw down money from the banks, on which stakeholders are represented. I have to establish a private entity in order to bring money into the system to use for remedial work on houses. I want to see those...

Other Questions: Water Meters Installation (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I am delighted to see that Deputy Stanley has done his sums.

Other Questions: Water Meters Installation (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I will certainly convey the Deputy's suggestion on block metering to those involved in the implementation of this programme. I am sure they have thought of it already but in case they have not, I will pass it on. The Deputy might be able to give them the benefit of his wisdom-----

Other Questions: Water Meters Installation (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I do not know everything.

Other Questions: Water Meters Installation (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I know Deputy Stanley has a lot of experience of these matters in Northern Ireland-----

Other Questions: Water Meters Installation (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I am learning from him all the time with regard to the charges and what they provide in terms of public services in Northern Ireland. I am also learning that he is against all of that in the Republic of Ireland. However, I will convey the positive suggestion he has made. I will not be in a position to micro-manage the metering programme.

Other Questions: Water Meters Installation (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I say to Deputy Stanley that if he has queries or suggestions about implementation, he should write to the managing director of Irish Water, Mr. John Tierney, who will be in a position to take them on board if appropriate. I say the same to Deputy Lawlor with regard to the surveying that is being carried out at the moment in each local authority area. Approximately 350,000 households are...

Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund Administration (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Under the dormant accounts legislation, balances in dormant accounts with banks, building societies and An Post and the net encashment value of certain life assurance policies are paid into the Dormant Accounts Fun, which is managed by the National Treasury Management Agency. I know that Deputy Ó Cuív is familiar with this reply from a previous occasion, so I will cut to the...

Other Questions: Dormant Accounts Fund Administration (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I did not give the Deputy the history. I cut all of that out. I spared us all.