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Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (1 May 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 — Water Services: Water Services (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 802 of 18 April 2012, which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (1 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 the legislation, an owner of a residential property on the liability date of 1 January 2012 is liable to pay the household charge by 31 March 2012, unless otherwise exempted or entitled to claim a waiver. The household...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: As part of a rigorous appraisal of the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, I announced, in October, 2011, further measures in relation to the rationalisation programme with the overall number of agencies being reduced from 21 to 12. The Government recently approved for publication proposed legislation, the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012, that will be a key...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: Arrangements for the appointment of the Chairpersons and the nomination of the majority of non-architect members to the Professional Conduct Committee and to the Appeals Board in line with Sections 23 and 24 respectively of the Building Control Act 2007 are currently in hand and I expect this matter to be finalised in the near future.

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: As part of the process of preparing the National Housing Development Survey 2011, launched by my Department in October 2011, local authorities provided details of all unfinished housing developments in their areas. Unfinished housing developments were divided into four categories as follows: Category one, where the development is still being actively completed by the developer, or where no...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC) provides for a system of harmonised technical specifications for construction products. There is a suite of European Standards and Guidance Documents dealing with the use of aggregates in concrete, bituminous mixtures, mortar, etc. The standards set out the testing requirements for aggregates depending on their end use and the guidance...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Building Control Acts 1990 to 2007 set out a clear statutory framework for construction activity based on legal standards as set out in the Building Regulations and detailed Technical Guidance Documents (TGD) outlining how compliance with the regulations can be achieved in practice. The Building Regulations set out the minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings,...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The process with regard to Axes 3 & 4 of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) approving funding in excess of the State Aid de minimis limit of €200,000, under the Basic Services and Village Renewal measures, will shortly be finalised. I understand the importance of resolving this issue as soon as is possible. All Local Development Companies will be notified as soon as the process has been...

Written Answers — Referendum Services: Referendum Services (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: The Office of Public Works arranges for the provision of a range of services to facilitate the conduct of a referendum by the Referendum Returning Officer and the Local Returning Officers in each constituency. Additional services contracted by my Department to date on behalf of the Referendum Returning Officer in respect of the upcoming referendum are set out in the following table. Name...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (1 May 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 — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: There is no universal entitlement to grant assistance under the Seniors Alert Scheme. It is the responsibility of the Applicant Group to assess the eligibility of the beneficiary for grant support. The beneficiary must be 65 years of age, and live alone or with another eligible person within the operational area of the Applicant Group. Grant assistance is not available for people under 65...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (1 May 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 to 493, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (1 May 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 — Household Charge: Household Charge (1 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. The household charge is on a self assessment basis and interpretation of the legislation is a matter for legal advice in individual cases and ultimately a matter for the Courts. Section 2 of the Act provides the meaning of...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (26 Apr 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143, 144 and 146 together. Axes 3 & 4 (LEADER) of the Rural Development Programme (RDP), for which my Department has responsibility, continues to facilitate access to significant financial resources for rural communities. The main objectives of the RDP are to improve the quality of life in rural areas and facilitate the diversification of the rural economy....

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (26 Apr 2012)

Phil Hogan: The CLÁR programme, which was targeted at tackling infrastructure and services deficits in depopulated rural areas, is being wound down. From an out-turn of the order of €24m in 2008, the allocation for the programme for 2012 is €0.3m and is being used to meet existing commitments arising during this year. Applications have not been accepted since August 2008 under the CLÁR programme...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (26 Apr 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 the legislation, an owner of a residential property on the liability date of 1 January 2012 is liable to pay the household charge by 31 March 2012, unless otherwise exempted or entitled to claim a waiver. There are a...

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (26 Apr 2012)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148, 152, 153 and 167 to 169, inclusive, together. I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 489, 498, 508, 511, 513, 539 and 542 of 24 April 2012. The framework for water charges, including the charges for unmetered customers and the level of standing charges, will be developed by Irish Water and will be determined as part of the regulatory process. No...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (26 Apr 2012)

Phil Hogan: As part of the process of preparing the National Housing Development Survey 2011, launched by my Department in October 2011, local authorities provided details of all unfinished housing developments in their areas. Unfinished housing developments were divided into four categories as follows: Category one, where the development is still being actively completed by the developer, or where no...