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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Expenditure (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: During 2011, the European Commission approved a change in the maximum co-funding rate from 55% to 85% for the LEADER elements of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme but only for expenditure incurred in 2012 and 2013. This had the effect of reducing the available funding under the Programme from €427 million to an estimated €370 million. The exact value of the Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: My Department has concluded a number of Value-for-Money and Policy Reviews since March 2011, namely: - Value for Money Review of the CLÁR and RAPID Leveraged Expenditure Approach. A copy of the report along with the Department's response are available at - Value for Money Review - Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. A copy of the report along with the Department's action plan...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: One of the key recommendations of the report of the independent Pyrite Panel (July 2012) was the establishment of a Resolution Board to supervise the implementation of a pyrite remediation programme for homeowners who have no other viable options to have pyrite remediation works undertaken. The Pyrite Resolution Board (PRB), which I established earlier this year, has recently published an...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Parking Charges (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: A local authority has powers to make bye-laws for or in relation to the use, operation, protection, regulation or management of any land, services or any other matter provided by or under the control or management of the local authority, whether within or without its functional area or in relation to any connected matter (section 199 (1) of the Local Government Act 2001).  The...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Resolution Board Remit (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The independent Pyrite Panel, which I established in September 2011, undertook a desktop study, in conjunction with stakeholder consultation, to establish certain facts in relation to the potential exposure to pyrite problems. The information was gathered from a number of sources including local authorities, structural guarantee providers, representatives of homeowners, private builders,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 148 together. In relation to the roll-out of the metering programme, the procurement process and measures to address leakage, I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 6, 7, 17 and 30 on today's Order Paper. It would be inappropriate to release estimates of the cost of the metering programme in advance of the completion of the on-going procurement...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I have recently published Keeping Communities Safe (KCS) as national policy for the future direction of fire services in Ireland. The document was prepared by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management in my Department through a collaborative process, which included consultation with stakeholders. The intention is to ensure that Ireland continues to manage its fire risk...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I understand that the project referred to in the Question was approved by Donegal Local Development Company under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. It was selected for inspection by the Inspection Services Division of my Department and, following an audit of the file, it was identified that, among other issues, the procurement for the project was not compliant...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 153 of 2 May 2013, which sets out the position in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: As indicated in the reply to Question No. 609 on 5 February 2013, The Action Programme for Effective Local Government, which sets out Government decisions in relation to local government reform, has affirmed (paragraph 4.3.1) that, with the exception of functions relating to water servicesthat will be assumed by Irish Waterand certain functions relating to river basin management planning that...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No 606 of 5 February 2013 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Water Treatment Issues (12 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Environmental Protection Agency is the statutory body responsible for the supervision of wastewater discharges from local authority wastewater treatment plants. The Agency is also the statutory body for investigating complaints of pollution and for the enforcement of environmental legislation in Ireland. Details of all prosecutions taken by the Agency for pollution incidents and details...

Topical Issue Debate: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: It is clear from what Deputies Ó Ríordáin and Cowen have said that there will be unease about where any plant is located. As a public representative, I am not immune to that. However, it is also clear that we need the facilities. We will have difficulties with job creation and opportunities in the greater Dublin area if we do not invest in infrastructure such as wastewater...

Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Pyrite Resolution Board is very conscious of the need to minimise costs to homeowners who wish to avail of this scheme. I point out to the Deputy, however, that the State is not liable in any way. Were it not for the political interest shown by Deputies in the House and by myself, as Minister, we would not have a scheme at all. This is something people often do not realise. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputies Ó Ríordáin and Cowen for raising this important issue. The greater Dublin drainage project is a critical wastewater project which will facilitate employment and economic growth in the wider Dublin region, not just in one local authority area, and contribute to improving and protecting the environment. From extensive examination over many years, it is clear...

Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue which is very important for her and the other Deputies who represent Dublin North and the Meath constituencies. Following the Government's recent approval of the general scheme of a pyrite remediation Bill, work is under way to develop the legislation as a matter of urgency. It is my intention that it will be published and enacted in the shortest...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 544, 564 and 565 together. Under section 157 of the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012, commencing in 2014, the Minister for Finance will pay into the Local Government Fund an amount equivalent to the Local Property Tax paid into the Central Fund during that year. The Government has indicated an intention to move, from 2014, to 80% retention of all...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Fund (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 548 and 545 together. Under the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012, commencing in 2014 the Minister for Finance will pay into the Local Government Fund an amount equivalent to the Local Property Tax paid into the Central Fund during that year; this revenue will be allocated to local authorities from the Fund. In 2013 Local Property Tax revenue will accrue...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Yield (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The revenue (excluding in respect of arrears) generated in respect of the motor tax vehicle emissions bands for the years 2009 to 2012 is set out in Table 1 below. A breakdown of arrears by band is not readily available, and Table 2 sets out the total amount of arrears paid in respect of the CO2 bands for the period from 2009 to 2012. However, provision of figures on the number of persons who...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Collection (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Non-Principal Private Residence (NPPR) Charge, which is a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, is an annual charge of €200 introduced by the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, as amended by the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011. It applies to a residential property which is not used as the owner’s sole or main residence,...