Results 9,861-9,880 of 14,706 for speaker:Phil Hogan

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (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. I can confirm that both of the applications for funding referred to in the Question relate to the RDP and are at an advanced stage in the application process. There are complex legal and...

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (27 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: As specified under the Public Service Management Act 1997, my Department has submitted to me its draft Statement of Strategy for the period 2011-2014. The finalisation of the Statement of Strategy will reflect the key policy commitments of the Government including the emerging decisions in the context of the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure currently underway. It is my intention to publish...

Written Answers — Leader Programmes: Leader Programmes (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: There are 36 Local Action Groups contracted by my Department to deliver the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 and they are the principal decision makers with regard to projects approved for funding. As part of programme implementation the RDP is subject to continuous monitoring and evaluation and a full and comprehensive mid-term evaluation of the programme was conducted in 2010. My...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (the Packaging Directive) classifies items such as bottles, drink cans and containers as packaging. While such packaging is not currently subject to a levy, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to drive a waste reduction programme as part of the overall policy in the area of a...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: My Department provides funding through the LA21 Environmental Partnership Fund to assist small scale, local, non-profit environmental projects aimed at increasing environmental awareness and developing sustainable communities. Community groups can apply for funding for a variety of environmental projects including those related to waste reduction, re-use and recycling and enhancing public...

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Seniors Alert Scheme focuses mainly on the provision of monitored personal alert equipment. Personal alarms bring greater ease of mind to the user as they allow for direct two-way interaction with the monitoring station in the event of any concerns being raised by the user. They can also monitor many other features such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and other telecare...

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The organisation referred to in the Question registered with the Seniors Alert Scheme on 12 August 2011. A request for application forms was received on 15 September and a response issued on 16 September 2011. Completed application forms have not been received in my Department as yet.

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Rural Development Programme 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 — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The operation, maintenance and management of the water supply are in this instance a matter for Dublin City Council and I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Dublin City Council, as a property owner in Priory Hall, commissioned a building survey, in conjunction with other property owners in the complex who agreed to participate on a fee paying basis. Any further action in relation to the issues which have arisen in regard to this development would be a matter for Dublin City Council, which my Department understands will deal with the situation as...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the replies to Questions 29, 101 and Priority Question 3 on 15 September 2011 which dealt comprehensively with this matter. I am in the process of setting up a panel of persons, with suitable expertise, to identify a way forward which I hope will facilitate a mediated solution between the parties involved. The panel will be chaired by Mr. Brendan Tuohy, a former senior public...

Written Answers — Emergency Planning: Emergency Planning (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: As Lead Government Department with responsibility for co-ordinating the emergency response to severe weather, my Department has finalised and published The Report on the Review of the Response to Exceptional Severe Weather Events of 2009-2010. The Report, which is available on my Department's website at www.environ.ie , sets out the sequence of events as they occurred, draws various...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I appointed Ms Claire Langton as Special Adviser to my office with effect from 10 March 2011 with an annual salary of €80,051. My colleague, Minister of State Mr. Willie Penrose, appointed Mr. Aidan Culhane as his Special Adviser on 23 May 2011 with an annual salary of €80,051.

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (21 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: In order to be able to vote at elections and referenda in this jurisdiction, a person's name must be entered in the register of electors for a constituency in the State in which the person ordinarily resides. Postal voting is provided for in electoral law in respect of certain categories of persons who are entered in the register of electors. The Electoral Act 1992 provides for postal voting...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (21 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 522 of 14 September 2011 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (21 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The embargo on the filling of posts in local authorities was introduced on 24 March 2009 and my Department received a delegated sanction from the Department of Finance in August 2009 for implementation of the moratorium across local authorities. Where vacancies arise, local authorities must consider all options for reorganisation and reallocation of work to meet requirements. Any exceptions...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (21 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Advanced Environmental Solutions (Ireland) is a subsidiary company of Bord na Móna, and currently offers household waste collection services primarily in markets in the Midlands, South-East and Mid-West. Questions concerning the funding and the strategic direction of Advanced Environmental Solutions (Ireland) are a matter for Bord na Móna and the Minister for Communications, Energy and...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (21 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I am concerned at the high level of off-the-road declarations being made and I am aware that current procedures governing the making of such declarations may be open to potential abuse. The General Scheme of a Motor Tax Bill, which will include provisions in relation to off-the-road declarations, is at an advanced stage of preparation in my Department and will be brought forward as soon as...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste (the Packaging Directive) classifies items such as bottles, drink cans and containers as packaging. Deposit and refund schemes on such items can reduce litter and contribute to the recovery rates for packaging waste. The Packaging Directive is based on the concept of producer responsibility,...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (21 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Waste Management (Landfill Levy) Regulations 2011 provide for exemptions from the landfill levy for the disposal, to an authorised landfill facility, of certain types of wastes. The Regulations do not provide for exemptions from the landfill levy for particular organisations. The following types of waste are exempt from the levy under Regulation 6(1) of the 2011 Regulations, providing...