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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 429, 430 and 434 together. I am currently finalising the Building Control Amendment Regulations 2013 for signature into law following a comprehensive public consultation process undertaken in 2012. Persons who are on the registers of Architects and Building Surveyors established in accordance with the Building Control Act 2007 or who are Chartered Engineers...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 431 and 447 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 259 of 14 Febru ary 2013 which set out the Government’s proposed approach to domestic water charges . No decision has yet been taken on the level of, or approach to, the free allowance.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Priory Hall Development (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 432 and 474 together. Dublin City Council is the designated authority with powers to enforce the statutory requirements arising under the Fire Safety Act, the Building Control Acts and the Planning and Development Acts, all of which are at issue in relation to Priory Hall. The Council is also the designated Housing Authority under the Housing Acts. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Staff (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: The recently published “Keeping Communities Safe” (KCS) , which I have adopted as national policy, sets the future direction of fire services in Ireland. The national standards proposed in KCS are in keeping with international good practic and are crucial to the achievement of a consistent approach to the provision of effective fire services across fire services in Ireland. KCS...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: United Nations Environmental Programme (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: The 27th session of UNEP’s Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum took place in Nairobi from 18 February to 22 February. This was a historic meeting as it marked the first under new universal membership arrangements for UNEP agreed in "The Future We Want" document at the Rio +20 Conference held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012. Environment nisters attending the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: Both I and my Department met recently with representatives of the Irish Farming Association as part of on-going discussions regarding dog control issues in general and instances of sheep worrying in particular. As a direct result of these discussions both my Department and the Irish Farmers Association issued press releases regarding the spate of serious dog attacks on sheep which occurred...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Architectural Qualifications (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007 sets out the statutory arrangements for the registration of persons legally entitled to use the title of Architect. Section 22 of the Act already provides for the continued operation, as architects, of experienced persons by means of a technical assessment process which is open to individuals who had been performing duties commensurate with those of an...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Remediation Grants (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: On 17 December 2012 I announced my intention to introduce a grant scheme to provide financial assistance to households whose septic tanks and other domestic waste water treatment systems are deemed to require remediation following an inspection under the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012. The grant scheme will apply to treatment systems which are the subject of an Advisory Notice issued by...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Valuation Process (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: As previously indicated, local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commission of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. The legislation governing the application of rates is not limited to that Act, however, and provisions in...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Exemptions (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 443 and 444 together. Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. With regard to the application of rates to child care facilities, where child...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Finances (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: It is a matter for each local authority to manage its own finances in a prudent and sustainable manner. Under the Local Government Act 2001, a decision to borrow money is a reserved function of the elected m embers of a local authority. Section 106 of the Act determines that local authorities must obtain the consent of the appropriate Minister to undertake borrowing. Local authorities are...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Auditing of Local Authority Spending (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: The introduction of the Local Property Tax will provide a more sustainable funding model for local government, devolve greater responsibility for financial decisions to the local level, and help renew the relationship between the citizen and his or her local authority. The audit arrangements which generally apply to local authority financial activity will apply to the Local Property Tax. ...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Service Staff (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: Fire services are provided by the local authorities in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003. Under section 10 of the Act, a fire authority is required to make provision for the delivery of fire services in its functional area, including the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of premises. The embargo on the filling of posts in the Local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: Axes 3 and 4 (LEADER) of the Rural Development Programme for which my Department has responsibility aims to improve the quality of life in rural areas and support the diversification of the rural economy. Axis 1 and 2 specifically support the agricultural aspects of the rural economy, and, accordingly, Axes 3 and 4 are prohibited from supporting activity that involves the production/growth...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Registrations (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 assigns responsibility to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make a National Inspection Plan for domestic wastewater treatment systems. The National Inspection Plan 2013: Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems was adopted by the EPA earlier this month and was published on 19 February. It is a function of the 34 county and city councils under...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 457, 458 and 461 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Agencies (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Agencies (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: The following table details the remuneration for CEOs and equivalents in agencies under the aegis of my Department. No performance related awards were paid in 2012. Individuals are entitled to pensions in accordance with the rules of their organisation’s pension scheme.  In general, pension entitlements are based on final salary and length of service, including added years where...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Legal Costs (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: RAPID Programme (26 Feb 2013)

Phil Hogan: My Department does not hold a list of streets in RAPID areas. I will arrange for a set of maps of Dublin RAPID areas to be provided to the Deputy.