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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 519 and 521 together. The Water Framework Directive aims to establish a common framework for the protection of inland surface waters, transitional waters, coastal waters and groundwater. The Directive requires surface waters to be classified into one of five classes - high, good, moderate, poor or bad according to their ecological status which is defined as...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: Ireland, generally, has an abundant natural water resource with a water exploitation index, i.e. the percentage of long-term renewable resources abstracted, well below 10% according to the European Environment Agency. However, a number of individual surface water and groundwater bodies are known to have been impacted by over-abstraction. The Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations 1978...

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

Phil Hogan: My Department is responsible for a wide range of programmes, including in the areas of housing, water services, environmental protection, local government services, and community and rural development. Each year my Department makes a large volume of payments to numerous organisations and individuals under these programmes. The information requested is not readily available in my Department...

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 525 and 551 together. The Government's broad policy approach in this area was set out in the Programme for Government. In line with this, I intend to bring proposals to Government shortly for an extensive programme of local government reform. Subject to the Government's decisions, I propose to publish a comprehensive action programme setting out a clear vision...

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The County and City Managers' Association (CCMA) has established a dedicated Programme Management Office (PMO) to support public service reform in the local government sector and implementation of the Report of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group. The PMO is headed by former Waterford County Manager, Ray O' Dwyer, and is staffed from existing local authority staffing resources on a...

Written Answers — Ministerial Advisers: Ministerial Advisers (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is set out in the following table: Office Special Adviser Sanctioned Salary on appointment€ Salary increases since appointment*€ Minister Hogan Claire Langton 80,051 3,286 Sean McKeown 92,672 None Minister of State O'Sullivan Aidan Culhane 80,051 3,286 * In line with the Instructions on Ministerial Appointments for the 31st Dáil, both Ms. Langton and Mr....

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

Phil Hogan: The fees applicable with respect to each Board under the aegis of my Department are set out in the following table. Agency/Body Post Number Remuneration (Salary Comparator / Annual Fee / Per Diem Fees) An Chomhairle Leabharlanna Chairperson 1 €8,978 Member 12 Nil Building Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB) Chairperson 1 €8,978 Member 24 Nil Dublin Docklands Development Authority...

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: Information in relation to water services PPP projects in excess of €20 million is set out in the table below. Information in relation to water services PPP projects with a value below €20 million or in relation to any other PPP projects for which the Department is responsible is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy. Name of Project Scope of Project Total Exchequer...

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

Phil Hogan: The information requested is set out in the following table: Service provider Public service Cost OKI Resources ICT helpdesk support €300, 011 Various Local Development Companies Implementation of the National Countryside Recreation Strategy & The Walks Scheme €746,663

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

Phil Hogan: The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2012 , published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in February 2012, detail a gross current expenditure provision of €467 million in 2012 in respect of my Department. Current expenditure to the end of June 2012 is €204 million which is less than 2% behind the spending profile for mid-year.

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

Phil Hogan: The Agencies currently operating under the aegis of my Department are as follows: · An Bord Pleanála · An Chomhairle Leabharlanna · Dublin Docklands Development Authority · Environmental Protection Agency · Housing Finance Agency · Irish Water Safety · Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency · Limerick Northside Regeneration Agency · Limerick Southside...

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

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 538 and 539 together. Retired civil and public servants are engaged from time to time by my Department in areas where specific expertise is required for a short fixed period, and relevant retired officials provide a level of knowledge, experience and background compatible with such requirements. The abatement principle, which ensures that the fee paid plus...

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

Phil Hogan: The allocation for the telecommunications budget in my Department for 2012 is €1,095,000. Expenditure from this budget covers the costs of telephony services such as rental of fixed voice and data lines, connections to the Government Virtual Private Network (VPN), broadband, mobile voice and data, telephonists, upgrading and replacement of telephony equipment and the maintenance and support...

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Water Framework Directive requires Member States to coordinate their efforts in relation to international river basin districts with the aim of producing a single international management plan. Work on development of the international river basin management plans for the North-Western and Neagh-Bann districts was marked by close coordination between the authorities in Ireland and...

Written Answers — Marine Resources: Marine Resources (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: Responsibility for marine matters is spread across a number of Departments and agencies and, in recognition of the need for better coordination on marine matters, a Marine Coordination Group comprising senior civil servants from the relevant Departments and chaired by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been overseeing the development of an integrated marine plan for Ireland...

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

Phil Hogan: Information in relation to number of sick days taken by staff, the average number of sick days per employee and the median number of sick days per employee across my Department is set out in the following table: 2009 2010 2011 Days lost due to sick leave 9,231 8,466 7,304 Average no of sick days per employee 8.15 7.58 7.79 Median number of sick days per employee 2 1 2 Figures for 2011...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 provides the legislative basis for the household charge. Under the Act, an owner of a residential property on the liability date of 1 January 2012 is liable to pay the €100 household charge, unless otherwise exempted or entitled to claim a waiver. The household charge is on a self-assessment basis and it is a matter for an owner of a...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 and the Local Government (Household Charge) Regulations 2012 provide the legislative basis for the household charge. I am informed that between 2 and 13 July, reminder letters in respect of 101,284 non-compliant addresses were issued by local authorities nationwide. It is intended that a second reminder letter will issue between 7 and 20...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is set out in the table below. Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (NPPR)As at 17 July 2012 Number of persons who have paid charge Income € 2010 185,796 72,866,840 2011 186,357 69,559,840 2012 to date 158,927 54,802,160

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (19 Jul 2012)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is set out in the table below. Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (NPPR)As at 17 July 2012 Number of persons who have paid for two or more properties 2010 48,693 2011 48,106 2012 to date 40,791