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Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483, 485 and 523 together. In order to achieve the best outcomes for our communities and citizens, it is important that we examine the delivery arrangements and structures in place for exchequer and EU-funded programmes. This includes programmes such as the Local & Community Development Programme which my Department funds and manages in co-operation with...

Written Answers — Septic Tank Registration Scheme: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486, 489, 545 and 550 together. The Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 was signed by the President on 2 February. Registration facilities (both on-line and by written application) have been available to owners of domestic waste water treatment systems since 26 June on foot of the Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Registration) Regulations 2012, a...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The regulation of the architectural profession in countries such as France and the Netherlands is a matter for the competent authorities in those countries. In Ireland the arrangements for the registration of the use of the title of architect are set out under Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007. A number of routes to registration are provided for in Sections 14, 15, 16 and 22 of the Act...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The key objectives of my Department's Community Division are to facilitate integrated development at local level and foster vibrant, sustainable and inclusive communities; and to support the Community and Voluntary Sector in its contribution to an active, democratic and pluralist society. In this regard, the Division is responsible for a range of programmes and initiatives to support...

Written Answers — RAPID Programme: RAPID Programme (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 to 493, inclusive, together. The RAPID Programme, which is still operational, aims to ensure that priority attention is given to tackling the spatial concentration of poverty and social exclusion within designated RAPID areas nationally. Pobal manage the RAPID programme on behalf of my Department. My Department co-funds the RAPID Leverage Schemes, which...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: In accordance with the Public Service Management Act 1997, my Department has published a Statement of Strategy 2011-2014, which is available on the Department's website – www.environ.ie. A full list of Programme for Government commitments for which my Department has lead responsibility is included as an Appendix to the Statement of Strategy. The Strategy is fully aligned with the Government...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The moratorium on recruitment and promotion in the public service was introduced in March 2009 in response to the financial crisis. My Department operates a delegated sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for implementation of the moratorium in relation to local authorities, and any exceptions to the moratorium in local authorities require sanction from my Department....

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I am determined to fulfil my commitment to provide for mandatory certification and the submission of drawings which I have previously highlighted as key reforms necessary to improve the quality of buildings and to further strengthen the regulatory regime. The public consultation process in relation to the proposed Building Control (Amendment) Regulations concluded on 24 May 2012 and a total...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: There are no proposals with my Department for a sewerage scheme to serve Rathowen. Responsibility for drawing up proposals for the improvement or extension of an existing scheme, or the provision of a new scheme, rests with the relevant water services authority, Westmeath County Council in this instance.

Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: My Department does not have the information requested in the question. Notwithstanding that, it is a required objective of every local authority to deal as expeditiously as may be with requests for information by an elected member in accordance with a proper level of customer service. It is up to each local authority, taking account of local circumstances together with custom and practice,...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: All matters relating to the rates of pay of civil servants are dealt with at central level by my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. However, there would be gross savings of approx €500,000 per annum, inclusive of Employer's PRSI, if salaries in my Department were capped at €100,000 per annum.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The specific information requested is not held by my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 506, 526 and 527 together. The numbers of persons in receipt of salaries in excess of €100,000 in local authorities (at 30 June 2011) on a whole time equivalent basis (WTE) was two hundred and nineteen. Information regarding potential cost savings which could arise if these salaries were reduced is not available in my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The amount spent on the purchase of telephones by my Department for 2010, 2011, and 2012 is set out as follows: Year 2010 2011 2012 Mobile phones €4,755.64 €1,928.56 €1,641.51 Desk phones Nil €17,997.16 Nil

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: Details of the number of mobile telephones that were purchased by my Department in the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and the number of staff allocated the phones are set out as follows: 2010 2011 2012 Number of mobile phones purchased 125 83 52 Number of staff allocated phones 124 78 52 Note: The table above includes the purchase of replacement mobile phones. My Department utilises the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: Expenditure on furniture for my Department for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 is set out in the following table. Year Expenditure 2010 €25,214.56 2011 €22,723.81 2012 €27,822.98

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The average payment to 407 Departmental staff who have claimed travel and subsistence payments up to end June 2012 was €1,607.69. Any member of staff employed on official business away from their headquarters can claim travel and subsistence expenses. An officer may only be reimbursed expenditure necessarily incurred in the course of official duty away from home or headquarters. General...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The amount spent on Office Machinery by my Department in the period concerned is €1,505,445. This includes information and communications technology and other ancillary equipment.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The costs of foreign travel undertaken by the staff of my Department for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 were €405,775.06, €374,701.79 and € 415,026.99 respectively, including costs for the staff in Met Éireann but excluding costs for the heritage functions which transferred to the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in 2011. Further details of those costs are not readily...

Written Answers — Property Registration Authority: Property Registration Authority (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I have no proposals to create a price register for commercial property.