Results 421-440 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Funding (15 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The West Roscommon Regional Water Supply Scheme was included as a Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Contract at Granlahan to commence under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013. Under a review of the Programme, carried out in 2011, my Department approved the inclusion in the Programme, in respect of the West Roscommon Regional Water Supply Scheme of an advance...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (15 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: There are a total of 7 defibrillators located in my Department's offices, as set out in the following table Department office No. of Defibrillators Custom House 3 Wexford 1 Ballina 1 Tubbercurry 2 As the equipment was purchased at different times, costs varied, but the average cost of each defibrillator was €2,000. The defibrillators are available for emergencies...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (14 May 2014)

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, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The Scheme is administered by local community and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (14 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The system of motor tax based on CO2emissions introduced in 2008 applies only to new private cars registered from 1 January 2008 onwards. CO2data on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) for earlier years have not been validated for business purposes and it would not be safe to apply charges on the basis of such data. Cars registered before 2008 will continue to be taxed on the basis...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (14 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122, 123 and 130 together. With effect from 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for public water services. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides that Irish Water can collect charges from its customers in receipt of water services provided by it. The Act also provides that responsibility for the independent economic regulation of the water...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Ministerial Meetings (14 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: I have had no meetings with representatives of the company Atlantic Harvest.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (14 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services (No.2) Act 2013 provides Irish Water with the power to charge for water services. The Act also provides that the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) will be responsible for the economic regulation of Irish water and the charges to be levied by Irish Water will be subject to the approval of the CER. The CER has already undertaken public consultations on the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Administration (14 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The local government funding model is changing considerably in 2014. Under the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012, as amended, commencing this year, 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. Details of the proposed expenditure from the Local Government Fund are set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (14 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Wexford Villages Sewerage Scheme was included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 amongst the schemes that were to advance through planning during the life of the programme. The scheme was to provide new and upgraded sewerage facilities in the County Wexford villages of Duncannon, Arthurstown, Ballycanew, Clonroche, Ballyhack, Campile and Wellingtonbridge....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Elections (14 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 294 of 6 May 2014, which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters (14 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: 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. The Water Services Act 2013 provided for the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Qualifications (14 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: My Department has had detailed engagement with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT ) subsequent to the public consultation process undertaken during April and May 2012 which led to the recent Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014. In this regard, my Department has outlined a number of options in keeping with the Building Control Act 2007 which may be pursued...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (13 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: As is noted in the National Reform Programme 2014, the setting of Ireland’s target for the year 2020 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the non-traded sector by 20 per cent compared to 2005 levels was associated with significant methodological issues. Nonetheless, despite its very challenging nature, this target is now part of legally binding European Union law in the form of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (13 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The system of motor tax based on CO2emissions applies only to cars first registered from 1 January 2008 onwards. Cars registered prior to that date continue to be taxed on engine capacity. CO2data on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) for vehicles registered prior to 2008 have not been validated for business purpose, and it would not be safe to apply ch arges on the basis of such...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (13 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 447, 476, 480 and 481 together. Irish Water's costs in the coming years will be funded through a mix of revenue from the domestic and non-domestic sector, third party finance (such as the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, EIB, bank lending and capital markets facilities) and State support which may be in the form of both equity and subvention. The...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environmental Regulations (13 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: There is an onus on the installers, manufacturers or suppliers of wastewater treatment systems , including septic tanks, to demonstrate that their systems are capable, having regard to operating conditions in Ireland, of meeting the required EU and Irish performance standards. All new septic tanks and other domestic wastewater treatment systems must comply with the standards set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Semi-State Bodies (13 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: Irish Water is the only commercial semi-state company under the aegis of my Department. Irish Water was asked by my Department to put in place specific arrangements to address the queries which public representatives may have in relation to matters pertaining to the operation of water services under the new utility.  I understand that Irish Water has made contact with Oireachtas members...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (13 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: Schemes and contracts listed to start in the most recent Water ServicesInvestmentProgrammeincluded an estimated cost. This figure was derived from the needs assessment exercise carried out by local authorities in 2009, and is based on estimated contract costs . The estimated cost does not include costs incurred in the planning phase of a scheme. From 1st January 2014 Irish Water has...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Administration (13 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The changes that I am bringing forward under the reform of local government and arising from the Local Government Reform Act 2014 will see the establishment of Local Community Development Committees in each local authority area. In line with the plans to enhance the role of local government in local and community development, these committees will oversee community and local development...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Qualifications (13 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: New Building Control Regulations came into effect on 1 March 2014 requiring, inter alia, that statutory certificates of compliance be given by construction professionals in respect of the design and construction of new buildings. The statutory certificates of compliance must be signed by a registered professional i.e. a person who is included on the statutory registers of architects or...