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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: As I outlined in my reply to Question No. 276 of 3 December 2013, Ireland is on course to comply with its greenhouse gas emission reduction target for the purposes of the Kyoto Protoco l in the commitment period 2008 to 2012. For the period 2013 to 2020, Ireland has a challenging greenhouse gas emission reduction target under a 2009 EU Effort-Sharing Decision (Decision No 406/2009/EC)....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (12 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 174 of 20 February 2014 which sets out the position in this matter .

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (12 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: Information requested relating to my Department is set out in the following table. Reports/reviews/studies commissioned by agencies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the bodies concerned. Consultant/Author etc. Name/Description of Report/Review/Study Date of Commission Date or Expected Date of Publication Amount Spent Since March 2011 AECOM Cost optimal study for...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Ministerial Correspondence (12 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Government’s Action Programme for Effective Local Government sets out Government policy decisions in relation to a range of local government reform measures and the Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides the legislative basis for these measures. Specifically in relation to sub-county municipal governance, the 2014 Reform Act provides that all town councils will be dissolved and...

Seanad: General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Statements (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I thought Sinn Féin was a party that had some little bit of backbone in regard to standing by the issues. Senator Ó Clochartaigh should be man enough to say that he supported the Government in the abolition of this House. The people decided otherwise and we should agree with the decision as it is the democratic wish of the people and get on with it.

Seanad: General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Statements (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Senator should not try to rewrite history. Sinn Féin regularly tries to do that.

Seanad: General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Statements (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I understand that Senator Leyden has a very good Bill but it contains many weaknesses. I am sure he will strengthen the Bill before he publishes it.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Leader Programmes Funding (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: Ireland has agreed with the European Union funding to the value of €2.1 billion for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. The governing EU regulations provide that a minimum allocation of 5% of that funding goes to the Leader programme. The Government has decided to increase that to 7%, which I welcome. Therefore, €153 million in EU funding will be available to Leader...

Seanad: General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Statements (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I thank all Senators for giving me the opportunity to discuss this scheme of Seanad electoral reform in the context of implementing the 1979 amendment to the Constitution. A number of issues were raised, which will be considered. With regard to the contributions of Senators Feargal Quinn and Katherine Zappone, the reason the Government is not implementing the policy decision on universal...

Seanad: General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Statements (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: He supported the Government on the abolition of the House and the least we would expect him to do is to stand on principle.

Seanad: General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Statements (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I expect the Senator to be well informed.

Seanad: General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Statements (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: Those of the Senator.

Seanad: General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Statements (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: On behalf of the Government I am here to introduce the general scheme of the Seanad electoral (university Members) (amendment) Bill 2014, which was published last month for consultation. When it is enacted, the Bill will reform arrangements for the election of six Members of the House by institutions of higher education in the State. While I welcome the opportunity to present draft...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340 and 373 together. With effect from 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for public water services. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides that Irish Water can collect charges from its customers in receipt of water services.  The Act also provides that responsibility for the independent economic regulation of the water sector is assigned...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Pyrite Panel stated in its report that five quarries had been identified to it as “possible sources” of the hardcore used in dwellings displaying signs of pyritic heave. The report did not name the quarries, nor would it have been appropriate for it to do so; no information was passed on to my Department in relation to the quarries identified to the Pyrite Panel. In the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 344, 364 and 365 together. The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 which came into operation on 1 March 2014, greatly strengthen the arrangements in place for the control of building activity by requiring greater accountability in relation to compliance with Building Regulations in the form of statutory certification of design and construction,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Application (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: The online Building Control Management System (BCMS) has been available for public use since 1 March 2014. Construction professionals who may use the system in connection with the design or the inspection and certification of construction projects may now register their details on the BCMS, familiarise themselves with the system and use it as required to upload and submit documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Issues (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 349 together. The Programme for Government sets out a commitment to the introduction of water charges based on usage above a free allowance.  The Government considers that charging based on usage is the fairest way to charge for water and it has, therefore, decided that water meters should be installed in households connected to public water...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 and 383 together. Ireland has agreed an allocation of €2.1 billion for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 (RDP) with the EU. Within that, the governing EU Regulations provide for a minimum allocation of 5% for LEADER. The Government has decided to increase this to 7% and I welcome this. Therefore €153 million in EU funding will be...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (11 Mar 2014)

Phil Hogan: With effect from 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for public water services. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides that Irish Water can collect charges from its customers in receipt of water services. Irish Water will not collect charges from any households not connected to a public water supply, including private group water schemes. My Department will remain...