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Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency (HSCA) was established on an administrative basis in May, 2010. Its remit is to work with and support local authorities, approved housing bodies and my Department in the delivery of housing and housing services. The Agency brings together under one body a broad range of support and advisory services in relation to housing and other construction...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: My Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, includes a contract for wastewater treatment plants and associated networks for the Belmullet, Foxford and Charlestown Sewerage Scheme to advance to construction during the period of the Programme at an estimated cost of €14.3 million. My Department's assessment of the...

Written Answers — Radon Gas: Radon Gas (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Government's approach to radon, which is similar to that of the majority of EU Member States, is to concentrate efforts on increasing public awareness of the risks posed by radon in the home. In this context, the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) operates a radon advice and testing service in line with its statutory function to make the public aware of the hazards of...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 136 of 10 November 2011, which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Responsibility for the regulation of aircraft noise and for related operational matters rests with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Irish Aviation Authority, as appropriate. Under planning legislation, the decision as to whether to grant planning permission, with or without conditions, is a matter for the relevant planning authority in the first instance and for An Bord...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The information referred to in the question is not held by my Department. It is a matter for the Local Authorities to reply to any request made to them regarding matters such as this.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: It is a matter for each local authority, including Sligo County Council, to manage its own day-to-day finances in a prudent and sustainable manner. It is also a matter for the manager, when requested, to furnish any relevant information in his possession to the elected council. The Local Government Audit Service is responsible for external audits of local authorities and gives an audit...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I established a high-level Steering Group in September 2011 to oversee and direct measures to facilitate greater alignment of functions and programmes between Local Government and Local and Community Development. The members of the Group were chosen on the basis of their experience and considerable knowledge of both the Local Government and Local Development sectors and I am confident that...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to introduce competitive tendering for household waste collection, under which service providers will bid to provide waste collection services in a given area, for a given period of time and to a guaranteed level of service. A public consultation designed to inform the policy development process concluded in September 2011. A large number of...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: My Department provided approval in principle in March 2010 to proceed with the scheme in question under the Remedial Works Programme. Following public consultations, Meath County Council submitted design layout proposals to my Department in May 2011. Following further discussions, my Department approved these proposals in September 2011, raising no objection to the project proceeding to the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Under planning legislation, an extension of planning permission is given, on application, in a case where substantial works have been carried out within the original duration (subject only to the condition that an application complying with the relevant Regulations was made before the expiration of the initial period).An amendment to these provisions was introduced in section 28 of the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of the charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. Section 9 of the Act places collection of the charge under the care and management of the relevant local authority.

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs, the provision of a premises and the making of such other provisions as it considers necessary or desirable, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under the provisions of the Fire Services Act 1981. Accordingly, the question...

Written Answers — Cláir Forbartha Pobail: Cláir Forbartha Pobail (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I gceist agam a ghlacadh Ceisteanna Uimhir 362 agus 391 le chéile. Bhí MFG conraithe le mo Roinn le seachadadh a dhéanamh ar dhá chlár sa Ghaeltacht, An Clár Forbartha Tuaithe, áiseanna 3 agus 4 agus an Chlár Forbartha Pobail agus Áitiúil. Rinne MFG riarachán ar chláranna eile ar son Roinne Stáit eile freisin. Tuigim na deacrachtaí a chruthaigh díscaoileadh an chomhlacht le...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Eight capital projects have been prioritised by Pobal under the RAPID Additionality Measure for Rathkeale to be funded from Dormant Accounts. However, no funds were allocated to meet the costs of these projects in 2011, and my Department has been endeavouring to secure funds elsewhere in the budget to meet the cost of at least some of the Projects. I have been advised that it is not...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I am aware of the issues raised by the group mentioned by the Deputy. These matters will be considered in the context of new planning legislation in 2012.

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The information sought is outlined in the following table. LOCAL AUTHORITY Dec 08 (WTE) Dec 09 (WTE) Dec 10 (WTE) Sep 11 (WTE) Carlow 357.50 331.00 297.24 291.21 Cavan 479.90 446.35 434.09 426.60 Clare 907.90 828.36 810.19 796.94 Cork 2,643.00 2,364.37 2,255.16 2,211.74 Donegal 1,193.30 1,007.86 999.11 972.84 Dun Laoghaire 1,242.00 1,195.90 1,143.40 1,072.60 Fingal 1,589.79...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The information requested in respect of my Department is set out in the following table: Year End Staff Serving (WTE) 2008 1332.12 2009 1191.90 2010 1176.53 2011* 824.31 * Figure for 2011 is as at end October 2011 The 2011 figure reflects structural changes that occurred in the Department in May 2011 with the transfer of the heritage function to the new Department of Arts, Heritage and...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 367 and 370 to 374, inclusive, together. I have no plans to amend the Building Control Act 2007 along the lines suggested. Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007 provides for the registration of persons permitted to use the title of Architect. The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has been designated as the registration body for the...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (29 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Under the Building Control Act 1990, responsibility for compliance with the Building Regulations is a matter for the owner and the builder of a building. Enforcement of the building regulations is the responsibility of the 37 local building control authorities. The authorities are empowered to carry out inspections and initiate enforcement proceedings where considered necessary. Building...