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

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 386 of 30 April 2013, which sets out the position in this matter.

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

Phil Hogan: My Department has responsibility for regulations regarding burial grounds.  I have no plans to legislate for regulation of the wider funeral business sector here.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: Section 142 of the Local Government Act 2001 and the Local Authority Members (Gratuity) Regulations 2002, as amended by the Local Authority Members (Gratuity) (Amendment) Regulations 2002, the Local Authority Members (Gratuity) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 and the Local Authority Members (Gratuity) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 provide that subject to certain conditions, a Councillor who...

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

Phil Hogan: Following the publication of Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Government , an Alignment Working Group has been established to assist and advise on the implementation of the recommendations of the Local Government/Local Development Alignment Steering Group. A key area of focus for the Working Group is the establishment of Socio-economic Committees and preparations...

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

Phil Hogan: My Department is responsible for a range of programmes and initiatives to support communities, including the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) to which I assume the question refers. The objective of the LCDP is to tackle poverty and social exclusion through partnership and constructive engagement between Government, and its agencies, and people in disadvantaged communities....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I understand from County Kildare LEADER Partnership (CKLP), the Local Development Company contracted to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 in county Kildare, that they did not approve funding for the project in question at any point. An application was received from the promoter,who was advised that funding availability was dependant on the outcome of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Question Nos. 557 and 558 together. The LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007 – 2013 commenced in February 2009 after a delay of more than two years which reduced the time available to allocate funding to less than five years rather than the normal seven. During 2010 and 2011 it became evident that a significant number of Local Development...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 559, 583, 618 to 620, inclusive, and 629 together. The LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007 – 2013 commenced in February 2009 after a delay of more than two years which reduced the time available to allocate funding to less than five years rather than the normal seven. During 2010 and 2011 it became evident that a significant...

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

Phil Hogan: Information on reports commissioned by my Department is set out in the following table. The expenditure shown relates to the current configuration of my Department (i.e. Heritage reports are excluded and Community reports are included from 2010). Consultant/Author Description of Report 2010 Expenditure 2011 Expenditure 2012 Expenditure 2013 (to date) Expenditure AECOM Cost Optimal...

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

Phil Hogan: In accordance with the Nitrates Directive, Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme is due for review this year and this is currently under way. As part of the review a public consultation process has been initiated and will close on 12 June 2013. All submissions received on foot of this consultation will be given full consideration by myself and my colleague the nister for Agriculture,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Dungloe and Glenties Sewerage Schemes, which are to advance jointly, are included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2010- 2013 as a scheme to start during the lifetime of the programme. Donegal County Council has sought tenders for the contract and is assessing the tenders received. When th is assessment is completed the C ouncil will advise my Department and seek confirmation...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Falcarragh Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 - 2013 as a scheme to advance through planning. Donegal County Council's Preliminary Report for this scheme is under examination in my Department and a response will issue to the Council before the end of this month.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Donegal (Group B) Wastewater Treatment Plants contract is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2013 as a contract to start during the life of the programme. Donegal County Council 's Contract D ocuments for the work are under examination in my Department and a deci sion will be made as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Ballyshannon/Rossnowlagh Regional Water Supply Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 - 2013 as a scheme to start during the lifetime of the programme. My Department is awaiting the submission by Donegal County Council of Contract Documents for the scheme. I understand that the Council is reviewing the proposed treatment requirements in the...

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

Phil Hogan: Under the Local Government Act, 2001, each Local Authority is deemed to be a library authority and it is a matter for each local authority to prioritise its actions in terms of delivering library facilities including premises in its catchment area. Under Section 78 of the Act, a library authority may take such measures, engage in such activities or do such things in accordance with law,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 580 and 599 together. Mayo North East Leader Partnership is the Local Action Group (MNELP) contracted by my Department to deliver both the Rural Development Programme (RDP) and the Local Community Development Programme to the North Mayo area. On foot of correspondence received in 2011 regarding a possible governance issue at Mayo North East LEADER...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report (11 Jun 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 581 and 588 together. I published the Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report 2013 on 30 May 2013. I have accepted in full the recommendations in the Report and I will be making the necessary local electoral area orders to give effect to these in due course. The local electoral areas specified in these orders, and the number of members to be elected...

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

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 582 and 606 together. In December 2012 I announced my intention to introduce a grant 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. Provision for the scheme is being made from my...

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

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 584 to 587, inclusive, together. The Local Government (Charges) A ct 2009 , as amended, and the Local Government (Hou sehold Charge) Act 2011 provide the legislative basis for the Non Principal Private Residence Charge and the Household Charge, respectively. The Charges operate on a self-assessment basis . The 2009 and 2011 Acts place the Charges under...

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

Phil Hogan: Under the Water Sector Reform Programme the primary focus of Irish Water will be on the delivery of services to customers on the public water and wastewater networks. My Department will remain responsible for the overall policy , and funding where appropriate, of the non-public sector, including the group water sector. In order to facilitate the establishment of a new public water...