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Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (15 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: Subject to compliance with the Housing (Incremental Purchase) Regulations 2010, which set out the general terms and conditions of the Incremental Purchase Scheme, the operation of the scheme is a matter for individual housing authorities. Households wishing to apply should do so to the relevant housing authority, which will supply full details of the scheme and the application process.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (15 May 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. Accordingly, the details sought in the question are not available in my Department.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: Up to 28 March 2012, the latest date for which information is available, the position is as follows: Agency / Board Name of Appointee(Chairperson highlighted) Position advertised An Bord Pleanála Dr. Mary Kelly (Chairperson) Yes An Bord Pleanála Ms. Mary MacMahon No An Bord Pleanála Mr. Conall Boland No Building Regulation Advisory Board Mr. Aidan O'Connor (Departmental...

Air Quality Controls (15 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of bituminous fuel - the smoky coal ban - was first introduced in Dublin in 1990 owing to severe winter smog resulting from the widespread use of smoky coal for residential heating. The ban has proved effective in reducing smoke and sulphur dioxide levels, with research indicating it has...

Air Quality Controls (15 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: I am glad Deputy Ferris is in contact with the local authority to remind it to put in a submission for Wicklow town. If it does not do so, perhaps the Deputy will make a submission herself.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: Following consultation with my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, it has been decided that revised terms for newly appointed local authority Managers will be introduced in line with the revised terms for newly appointed Secretaries General. Newly appointed local authority Managers, unless they have already reached pension age, will no longer benefit from immediate...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (10 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in South Tipperary. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some €41 million in the county during the period of the Programme. The Burncourt & Fethard Regional Water Supply Scheme Water Treatment...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (10 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: My Department has engaged with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the Commissioner for Energy Regulation to examine the potential for synergies between the water metering programme and the Smart Metering programme. It is intended that these consultations will continue as the water metering programme is being further developed.

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (10 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, as amended, broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of the charge on non-principal private residences (NPPR). The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. The Act places the onus on an owner of a residential property which is situated in the State to assess his or her liability for...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (10 May 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. Under Section 12 of the Act, it is a function of a local authority to collect household charges and late payment penalties due to it and all household charges and late payment penalties imposed and payable to a local authority...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: An independently chaired Inter-Departmental expert Group has been established to consider the structures and modalities for an equitable valuation based property tax. The Group will complete its work and make recommendations to me shortly. Following consideration of the Group's recommendations, I will bring proposals to Government on the full property tax as soon as possible. It will then...

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 216 of 3 May 2012, which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: Staffing of my private and constituency offices and that of my colleague, Ms. Jan O'Sullivan, T.D., Minister of State, is in accordance with the agreed reduced staffing numbers set out in the Instructions on Ministerial Appointments for the 31st Dáil and the Guidelines on Staffing of Ministerial Offices of March 2011. During the period in question, former Minister of State Penrose held...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 and the Local Government (Household Charge) Regulations provide the legislative basis for the household charge. Interpretation of the legislation is a matter for legal advice in individual cases and ultimately a matter for the Courts. Under the Act, an owner of a residential property on the liability date of 1 January 2012 is liable to pay the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 131 together. 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. Under the legislation, it is a function of a local authority to collect household charges and charges on...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 and the Local Government (Household Charge) Regulations 2012 provide the legislation underpinning the household charge. Section 2(2) of the Act provides that certain buildings are not residential property for the purposes of the legislation. Section 2(2)(b), in particular, provides that a building vested in a Minister of the Government, a...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: On the 25 April 2012 I announced an increase in the rate of aid available to private promoters under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) from 50% to 75%. This change will further assist in addressing the difficulties being experienced in accessing credit in the current economic climate and will provide an increased level of support for rural entrepreneurs in Ireland....

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to take further steps to address noise pollution, inter alia, through the introduction of fixed payment notices (also known as on-the-spot fines) and provision for mediation procedures between neighbours. The development of new noise legislation by my Department will be considered in the context of this commitment, however, as indicated in...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: Prior to ratification of the Aarhus Convention, it has been necessary to ensure that Ireland has implemented its provisions in national law, a task which has been ongoing for some time. The Attorney General has confirmed that all provisions are in place and the necessary administrative work is now underway to ratify the Convention. Ratification of the Aarhus Convention is a high priority...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (9 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: In accordance with my Department's Sectoral Plan, under the Disability Act 2005, all local authorities were required to carry out an accessibility audit in respect of all public spaces, public buildings and services owned and operated by them. Local authorities were then required to draw up implementation plans setting out a programme of works to address any issues identified through the...