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Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: In relation to existing city and county managers no serving manager's tenure is due to expire and no manager is due to retire before the end of February 2012. The pension entitlements for local authority managers are set out in Article 78 of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998.

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge on all non-principal private residences. The charge is payable by the owners of private rented accommodation, holiday homes and any other residential property that is not the owner's sole or main residence. The Act defines residential property as including flats, apartments and...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 369, 376, 377, 379 and 380 together. I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 257, 258, 268, 269, 292, 294, 295 and 302 of 2 November 2011 which sets out the position. The Climate Policy Review was published on 3 November 2011 and is available on my Department's website at www.environ.ie.

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 and 371 together. I have no function in relation to the matters raised in the Questions which are the responsibility of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Donegal County Council. However, following receipt of a representation from Deputy Joe McHugh, Co-Chair of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly, I took the opportunity, while...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: My Department does not provide grant assistance to community or voluntary organisations for compliance with the Building Regulations. However, Section 22 of the Building Control Regulations 1997 – 2009 provides for an exemption from fees for voluntary organisations or bodies standing approved for the purposes of section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Responsibility for the administration of the Rural Water Programme, which includes small public sewerage schemes such as this one, has been devolved to local authorities since 1997. The selection and approval of individual schemes for advancement and funding under the programme, within the overall priorities set by my Department and subject to the block grant allocations provided, is...

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: My Department has recently issued its latest progress report under the Croke Park Agreement, to the Implementation Body for the Agreement. I understand that the Implementation Body is currently considering the progress reports and is due to publish a summary of the progress reported on its website shortly. All progress reports for individual public service bodies, including each state...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 is divided into 4 Axes. Axis 1 deals with competitiveness of the agricultural sector, Axis 2 aims to improve the countryside and environment and the objectives of Axis 3 are to support the diversification of the rural economy and improve the quality of life in rural areas. Axis 4 or the LEADER Axis provides support for the use of a "bottom up"...

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendments (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The information requested by the Deputy is not available to me. In accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Referendum Act 1998 the funding of a referendum commission, in relation to the performance of its functions, is the responsibility of the Minister by whom the referendum legislation is initiated. In regard to the proposal for the 30th amendment of the constitution...

Written Answers — Public Contracts: Public Contracts (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The information requested is being compiled in my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Hazardous Waste: Hazardous Waste (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 383 to 386, inclusive, together. I have no role in relation to the licensing of landfill facilities or the enforcement of conditions attached to licences, which are matters for the Environmental Protection Agency. Under section 60(3) of the Waste Management Act 1996, the Minister is precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to the...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to my reply to Questions Nos. 323, 324 and 347 of 8 November 2011 which comprehensively addressed the issues regarding measures being taken to improve compliance with the Building Regulations.

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Fire Authorities have a range of statutory safety enforcement options at their disposal under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. Under Section 20 of the Fire Services Act, 1981 and 2003 a fire authority may serve a fire safety notice on the owner or occupier of a "potentially dangerous building", which is defined as a building which constitutes a serious danger to life in the event of a...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: There are legal requirements in place in relation to packaging waste. Article 9 of European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste provides that packaging may not be placed on the market within the European Union unless it satisfies the provisions of the Directive i.e. it must comply with the essential requirements on the composition and the reusable and...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Mayo. The Killala Sewerage Scheme, Network and Wastewater Treatment Plant contract, is included in the Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 to start...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011, which provides for the establishment of a system of registration and inspection of septic tanks and other on-site systems, was published on 3 November 2011. The majority of systems that will be inspected are likely to be working well. It is expected, therefore, that only a minority of systems inspected will require major upgrading or replacement of...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The First Schedule of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) specifies, inter alia , that planning authorities may include in their development plans objectives for carrying out flood risk assessment for the purpose of regulating, restricting and controlling development in areas at risk of flooding (whether inland or coastal). It is a matter for each planning authority to...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: Identification is an important part of the process of the assessment for social housing support. The checklist attached to the application form prescribed in the Social Housing Assessment Regulations refers to a passport or a driving licence. In a case where an applicant does not have either of these documents, the housing authority concerned should advise the applicant what form of photo...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: The appointments to State boards made since I took office are outlined in the table below: Agency / Board Name of Appointee An Bord Pleanála Dr. Mary Kelly (Chairperson) Building Regulation Advisory Board (BRAB) Mr. Aidan O'Connor (Departmental Representative) BRAB Mr. Paul Kelly EPA Ms. Laura Burke (Director General) RPII Dr Maurice Fitzgerald, reappointed (nominee of the Dental...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (15 Nov 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 325 of 18 October 2011 in which I stated that my Department would meet with Sligo County Council. I can confirm that my Department met with the County Manager on 18 October 2011 to discuss the application of the loan finance and the financial position of the Council.