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Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of a charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. A number of exemptions were set out in the Act, including an exemption where a building to which Schedule 3 of the Valuation Act 2001 applied....

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: My colleague, Minister of State O'Sullivan, appointed a replacement civilian driver, who is not a retired public servant, on 7 May 2012. His annual salary is €32,965. I have made no appointments since last March.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each City and County Manager is responsible for staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible. Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 outlines the obligations on public service bodies to employ people with disabilities. There are three interlinked...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 611 and 612 together. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Review Implementation Plan was published on 31 January 2012 and is available on my Department's website www.environ.ie. Implementation of the recommendations is under way. The plan contains a list of actions arising from the review, some of which are a matter for my Department and others which...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: Firstly I acknowledge the distressing and stressful situations which individuals face when building works are not completed to the required acceptable standard. The Building Control Act 1990 clearly places responsibility for compliance with the Building Regulations on the owner of the building concerned and on the builder/developer who carries out the works. The Building Regulations set out...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 and the Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, as amended, set out the legislation underpinning the household charge and the charge on non-principal private residences respectively. Both the household charge and the charge on non-principal private residences are on a self-assessment basis and it is a matter for an owner of a residential property...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: Motor tax receipts are paid into the Local Government Fund. The following table contains net income figures from motor tax to the Fund from 2006 to 2011. It also contains a figure to the end of May 2012, which gives the amount of motor tax received into the Fund to date. This may not represent the final net figure, as reconciliation processes are ongoing. YEAR NET MOTOR TAX RECEIPTS...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 621, 624 and 628 together. The primary role of my Department in electoral matters is to provide an appropriate policy and legislative framework for a modern and efficient electoral system. Within that framework, local returning officers are responsible for all matters in connection with the actual conduct of elections and referendums, including the selection,...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: Funding may be available under the Social Housing Investment Programme to fund major refurbishment works to dwellings with serious structural defects including problems arising from pyrite. My Department is currently assisting Dublin City Council with regard to social housing schemes affected by pyrite at a number of locations.

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (the Packaging Directive) classifies items such as bottles, drink cans and plastic containers as packaging. The Packaging Directive is based on the concept of producer responsibility, which effectively requires producers to contribute to the waste management costs of products which they have...

Written Answers — Fire Service: Fire Service (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: The provision of fire services in local authority areas, including the establishment and maintenance of fire brigades, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of premises, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities under the provisions of the Fire Services Act 1981. My Department supports fire authorities through the setting of general policy and guidance, and...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (6 Jun 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 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 residential...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: Section 14 of the Building Control Act 1990 provides for the establishment of the Building Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB) to advise me on matters relating to the Building Regulations. The BRAB is comprised of nominated representatives of key construction industry stakeholders (both private and public sectors) and includes a member nominated by the National Consumer Agency. It provides...

Private Members' Business. Building Control Regulations: Motion (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2007 provide a clear statutory framework for construction activity based on legal standards set out in the building regulations and associated detailed technical guidance documents which set out how to achieve the standards in practice; —...

Private Members' Business. Building Control Regulations: Motion (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: Where did I say that?

Private Members' Business. Building Control Regulations: Motion (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: Never mind implications, where do I say that?

Private Members' Business. Building Control Regulations: Motion (6 Jun 2012)

Phil Hogan: That is a good idea. The Deputy should not come to conclusions about which he knows nothing.

Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (24 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each City and County Manager is responsible for staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible. Accordingly, the details sought in the questions are not available in my Department.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 174 of 23 May 2012 which sets out the position in relation to the draft Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (24 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The numbers of persons employed in Roscommon County Council (as at 30 June 2011) on a whole time equivalent basis (WTE) is set out in the table. Local Authority € 0- €25,000 € 25,001 –€ 30,000 € 30,001 –€ 40,000 €40,001 - €50,000 €50,001 - €60,000 €60,001-€75,000 €75,001 + Roscommon 19.43 109.81 166.28 74.06 50.8 27.83 28 The scheme for Performance Related...