Results 8,941-8,960 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The estimated value of off-the-road declarations for 2011 is not yet available. I will forward the information to the Deputy when it becomes available. I am aware that current procedures governing the making of such declarations may be open to potential abuse. I intend to bring forward legislation to address the issue.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Audited information on the level of development contributions on hand for each local authority at end of year 2010 is not yet available. The audit of the 2010 local authority Annual Financial Statements (AFS) is scheduled for completion in March 2012. The table shows the closing balances for development contributions for each authority, as per Note 11 of the 2009 AFS. Since 2007 local...

Building Regulations (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy Costello for raising this matter. Dublin City Council is aware of the serious safety concerns about the premises at Railway Street and is already taking appropriate steps to address the situation. The safety of the residents is of paramount concern and I appreciate this is a stressful time for all concerned. The residential units at Railway Street were built by a private...

Building Regulations (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I share the Deputy's concern about the speed with which the work will be carried out. I certainly undertake to contact Dublin City Council to ensure the work is completed as quickly as possible. I am sure the Deputy will agree that the issue of health and safety is the overriding concern for the tenants. We do not want any particular difficulty arising from the escape of gas or any...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: There is no inspection fee.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: There is no inspection fee, Senator. That is the Cavan model.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: We are ready for you.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Does the Senator think we should pull it?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Senator should talk to the Minister, Deputy Brendan Howlin, about it.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Senator should talk to the Minister, Deputy Brendan Howlin, about that.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Senator has it sorted so.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I will respond-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: -----but what I have to say to the Senator will not-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: What am I to correct?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I am glad the Senator clarified that.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: How, then, does the Senator explain Senator Ó Domhnaill's point on local authority staff involvement?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The EPA guidelines regarding re-registration were discussed at length last night. I am prepared to take on board some of the suggestions made about how re-registration should be done and whether it is necessary at all. However, because a universal inspection system is not envisaged, it is necessary to know the level of interaction those who are not inspected are having with the system to...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: In this legislation, I propose to impose a fine of up to €5,000 and no imprisonment. Who is criminalising who? The provisions about which the Senator speaks already are contained in the primary legislation and if he has not read it, he should. Fianna Fáil is responsible for introducing this criminal legislation, which constitutes an outrageous attack on ordinary people. However, it now...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Senator O'Donovan knows I am correct because he has a legal background and is able to read the principal Act.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: In that case, why did Fianna Fáil not table an amendment about it?