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Written Answers — Cláir Forbartha: Cláir Forbartha (29 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Bhí conradh sínithe ag an Roinn seo le Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG) le haghaidh Chlár Forbartha Tuaithe (CFT) agus riarann MFG cláranna eile ar son na Roinne seo agus Roinne eile. Tá ceisteanna casta dlíthiúla agus conarthacha le réitiú agus tá mo Roinn ag obair ar réiteach fadtéarmacha agus gearrthéarmacha a fháil le haghaidh Chlár Forbarta Tuaithe (CFT) agus...

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

Phil Hogan: The proposed contract for Donegal (Group B) Wastewater Treatment Plants is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012 as a contract to start during the life of the programme. Tender documents for this project have not been received by my Department as yet, but I understand that Donegal County Council expects to submit this documentation to my Department...

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

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 181 of 22 September, 2011. I am satisfied that the "local needs" criteria set out in my Department's Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Rural Housing (2005), and as further clarified in Circular Letter SP 5/08, remain valid.

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (29 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: To be taxed as a commercial or goods vehicle, a vehicle must be constructed or adapted for that purpose and must be used solely in the course of trade or business. Under section 2 of the Finance (Excise Duties) (Vehicles) Act 1952, if a vehicle is used in a condition or manner that would attract motor tax at a higher rate, tax becomes payable at that rate, i.e. a goods vehicle used in a...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Sep 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 Galway. The Oughterard Sewerage Scheme is included in the Programme amongst the list of contracts in the county to start in the period 2010 – 2012. In April this year, my...

Written Answers — State Boards: State Boards (29 Sep 2011)

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

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Glenties Sewerage Scheme, which is being advanced jointly with the Dungloe Sewerage Scheme, is included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012 among the list of contracts in Donegal to start in the period 2010-2012. My Department has approved the tender documents for the scheme and it is now a matter for Donegal County Council to advance the scheme through the tender process.

Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 is divided into 4 Axes. Axis 1 deals with the competitiveness of the agricultural sector and Axis 2 aims to improve the countryside and environment. 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 provides support for the use of a "bottom-up" approach to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: There was one promotion of a senior civil servant aged over 63 in the past ten years. This promotion occurred in 2004.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Funding of €427m is available under the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 for allocation to qualifying projects up to the end of 2013. One of the objectives of the RDP is to provide appropriate supports to enhance the economic and social attractiveness of villages, small towns and the surrounding countryside. In this context the development and implementation of Village Design...

Rental Accommodation Scheme (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy Ellis for raising this important issue. He knows that for many years rent supplement has been used as a form of housing support for households who are unable to afford accommodation within the private housing market and for whom social housing is not yet available. Rent supplement, however, was designed as a short-term income support and its use as a long-term housing support...

Rental Accommodation Scheme (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy Ellis for his constructive remarks and I am delighted that what we are trying to do is in keeping with what he has been advocating. We can use the available technology better to understand the real needs of individual applicants in the local authority area. We can use the information we have to help people who are in genuine need. This proposal to transfer responsibility to...

Rental Accommodation Scheme (28 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: We are considering that issue and it will form part of the Government decision.

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (27 Sep 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 — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The surplus generated by the National Lottery is transferred annually to the Exchequer and is applied to part-fund the Exchequer allocations to a specified range of expenditure subheads across various Votes. The amount transferred to the Exchequer from the Lottery surplus, together with details of the total Exchequer allocations to the relevant lottery supported subheads are published each...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 gives effect to the €200 charge on non-principal private residences. The most important exemption under the Act is for principal private residences. If a person owns a property other than one that they reside in as their principal private residence, then it may be liable for the charge. The Act defines "owner" at section 1 as "a person . . . who...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I assume the Question is referring to Local Development Companies, formerly known as area based partnerships. My Department has no role in relation to the provision of political oversight or in directing the business of Local Development Companies, which are private limited companies. My Department has a role in relation to the provision of guidance on corporate governance arrangements for...

Written Answers — Pyrite Contamination: Pyrite Contamination (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The panel which I have set up to facilitate a resolution on the issue of pyrite contamination in private housing will itself determine an appropriate process of engagement with parties concerned. I am satisfied that every effort will be made, through engagement with the parties, to identify a way forward, and my Department will provide technical and administrative support to the panel.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Kerry County Council, as the relevant local authority, is responsible for the planning and construction of new water and wastewater infrastructure, including the design and locations of all components of a scheme. I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG) was contracted by my Department to deliver the Rural Development Programme (RDP) as well as implementing other programmes on behalf of my and other Departments. There are complex legal and contractual issues to be resolved and my Department is currently working on both long and short term solutions to ensure the continued delivery of the Rural...