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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Postal Voting (4 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: In order to be able to vote at elections and referendums, a person's name must be entered in the register of electors for a constituency in the State in which the person ordinarily resides. Postal voting is provided for in electoral law in respect of certain categories of person who are entered in the register of electors. The Electoral Act 1992 provides for postal voting by whole-time...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Air Pollution (4 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of bituminous fuel (or ‘smoky coal ban’ as it is commonly known) was first introduced in Dublin in 1990 in response to severe episodes of winter smog that resulted from the widespread use of smoky coal for residential heating. Air quality monitoring carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that the ban has...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Air Pollution (4 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: In general terms, any burning of waste that gives rise to pollution is in breach of both Waste Management and Air Pollution legislation. Section 32 of the Waste Management Act 1996 sets out the general duty of a holder of waste not to hold, transport, recover or dispose of waste “in a manner that causes or is likely to cause environmental pollution.” With regard to such...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral Register Issues (4 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: In order to be able to vote at elections and referendums, a person's name must be entered in the register of electors for a constituency in the State in which the person ordinarily resides. The preparation of the register is a matter for each local registration authority – the city and county councils. It is their duty to ensure as far as is possible, and with the cooperation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Collection (4 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I assume that the Question refer s to general purpose grants from the Local Government Fund. The two principal sources of revenue for the Local Government Fund are the proceeds of motor tax and the income from the Household Charge. The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 provides that income from the household charge is to be paid into the Local Government Fund. The proceeds...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Policy (4 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: For the purposes of implementing Axes 3 & 4 of the Rural Development Programme (RDP), the following areas are excluded: The City Council boundaries of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick The Borough Council boundaries of Kilkenny, Sligo and Wexford The Town Council boundaries of Athlone, Ballina, Castlebar, Cavan, Dundalk, Ennis, Killarney, Letterkenny, Mallow, Monaghan,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Public Services Provision (4 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 170 together. As the second tier of democratic government, local authorities have a special role in the furtherance of national objectives at local level and in sponsoring, developing and implementing approaches based on local needs. As such, local authorities are multi-functional agencies that deliver services on behalf and in support of a number...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Disposal (4 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Government’s new waste policy, A Resource Opportunity - Waste Management Policy in Ireland, was published in July 2012. Among the measures included in the policy is the establishment of an interdepartmental working group to report to Government with options to minimise the impact of waste charges on low income households. The working group, which comprises representatives of my...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Administration (4 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 147 of 3 October, 2012. Decisions in relation to the household charge will be taken in the context of Government decision-making on the implementation of the local property tax.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Application (3 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: An independently-chaired Inter-Departmental Expert Group was established to consider the structures and modalities for an equitable local property tax to replace the household charge. The Group recently submitted its report to me and p roposals will be brought to Government as soon as possible . I t will then be a matter for the Government to decide on the exact details of implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local and Community Development Programme Project Funding (3 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The project in question is currently funded under the Local & Community Development Programme (LCDP).  Funding has been in place since 2008 and will continue until the end of 2012.  My Department is in contact with the organisation involved to examine funding options for the project from 2013 onwards.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund Management (3 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150 and 151 together. Total funds as at end August 2012 in the Dormant Accounts Fund are €169.305 million as shown in the table in Appendix 1. Of that sum, €17.968 million is committed to projects, with €54.542 in the statutory reserve. Year Inflows Gross Inflow of Funds Outflows Net Funds Banks/building societies An Post...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (3 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I do not consider that the new systems of registration and inspection for septic tanks, being introduced under the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012, are disproportionate on rural dwellers. Environmental and public health issues must be dealt with as circumstances dictate and where risks exist. A key objective of the new legislation is, therefore, to enhance and protect public health and...

Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: It was two days ago.

Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I am surprised Deputy Ellis would talk about building standards considering that some of his pals were involved in Priory Hall.

Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I will certainly not accept responsibility for him anyway.

Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: The conduct of some of the professions and builders involved in such projects leaves much to be desired.

Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: It had nothing to do with the Building Control Act of the day. Unfortunate people find themselves in their present position because the building standards of the time were not observed. I agree with Deputy Clare Daly that the home owners have waited a long time. I am the first Minister to do something about it in order to identify the problem and a potential solution. I will - after two...

Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I have asked them to come forward with a voluntary industry-led solution. The term "discussions" would mean that I would be meeting them on a regular basis - I met them once and asked them to report by the end of September.

Topical Issue Debate: Pyrite Remediation Programme Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Phil Hogan: I do not need to ask them to come forward again. I will impose a solution of my own if they have not come forward with the necessary proposals as I requested in July.