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Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following:supports the establishment of Irish Water as a long-term strategic investment project to deliver the necessary water services infrastructure and quality of services required to meet statutory compliance and demographic needs; recognises that managing our water resources effectively is also...

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The programme for Government contained commitments in respect of a comprehensive programme of reform of the structures for delivering State services which included plans for the overhaul of the delivery of water services. The Government's programme of reform of water services is a vital step towards ensuring the sustainability of Ireland's water resources. The people of Ireland deserve...

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: That is phase 2.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Deputy’s party set them up.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: That is a good one.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: They are looking after Niall as well.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: They are advising you well.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: Owen is advising you well.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: Old friends are best.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: Economies of scale.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: I am surprised you did not know that as an accountant.

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: What about capital investment?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Policy (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Taoiseach launched the CEDRA report on 14 April 2014. The report contains 34 recommendations including the policy statement referred to in the Question. Overall the recommendations are far reaching and interdepartmental in nature and in this context will require significant consideration and consultation. The complex nature of the department and agency interactions recommended in the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: In the context of the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme (RDP), projects that request funding of €150,000 or more require final approval from my Department after Local Development Company (LDC) Board approval. The assessment of these higher value projects usually involves detailed consultations between my Department and the relevant LDC which is the case with this...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Recruitment (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: Under the Disability Act 2005, civil and public sector bodies including local authorities are obliged to meet a target of 3% employment of staff with disabilities, unless there are good reasons for not doing so. The National Disability Authority (NDA) reports on achievement of this obligation across the public service on a yearly basis and in this context, the Local Government Sector has...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Elections (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: My Department held a public consultation on the control of postering for elections and referenda in Autumn 2008. Following on from this, a number of measures, including restricting the number of posters per candidate and the display of posters in designated areas only, were pilot-tested during the 2009 Local and European Election. Local authorities were canvassed for their views on these...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: I have been advised that the Tithe Cois Trá - Lacken Housing Association project was reviewed by the Board of Mayo North East LEADER Partnership on 25 February 2014. The project was resubmitted to my Department for further review and my Department is referring a number of outstanding issues back to the Board of MNELP and will consider the matter further on receipt of a satisfactory response.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (6 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: Water Charges Administration (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: 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 sector is assigned to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER)...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Supply (6 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: I have no responsibility for, or role in relation to, the management, maintenance or operation of water supplies. Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. Irish Water has confirmed to my Department that it has established a dedicated team to deal with...