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Building Regulations (15 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The building regulations set out the legal requirements for the construction of new buildings, including houses. Part D, materials and workmanship, of the building regulations requires that materials used as infill in construction must be "proper materials which are fit for the use for which they are intended and for the conditions in which they are to be used". The presence of pyrite in...

Seanad: Planning Issues (15 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. I am aware of the background to the High Court case regarding property in County Meath to which he alluded. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government recently received the report into the matter which was made on behalf of Meath County Council by Mr. Gerry Kearney, a former Secretary General of the Department of...

Seanad: Planning Issues (15 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I did not receive a report. I was not at the meeting. I am seeking-----

Seanad: Planning Issues (15 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Senator might be closer to what might be happening in Meath County Council than I am, but as Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government I am asking for a report of the meeting to see what was said and what conclusions were reached by the elected members on foot of that report. Full responsibility for the implementation of policy in local government rests with the county...

Seanad: Planning Issues (15 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I am taking it seriously. I am seeking explanations for how these situations arose. While I have seen the response of the county manager in the media, I have not received a response in writing to my Department in respect of the cherrypicking of some of the recommendations made in the report. People in that position must be responsible and accountable to the taxpayer, the elected members...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Under Dáil standing orders a Financial Resolution is required where a Bill involves a charge or tax on the people. The Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 required a Financial Resolution because, as published, it involved a new charge, or tax, on the people. Had the amendment to remove the levy in question not been agreed, the subsequent Act would have involved the new charge...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The amount collected by city/county councils by 13 September, 2011 is set out in the following table: Local Authority 2009 2010 2011 Dublin City Council €12,720,120 €12,429,820 €11,378,260 Cork County Council €5,741,700 €5,589,840 €5,008,380 Fingal County Council €3,513,180 €3,396,900 €2,888,960 Donegal County Council €3,250,960 €3,222,500 €2,874,700 Kerry...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: For cars registered from 2008 onwards motor tax is based on the CO2 emissions level of the car. The CO2 rating, which is based on the car's Certificate of Conformity, under EU type approval law, is captured initially by the Revenue Commissioners at vehicle registration tax stage and then passed on to the national vehicle file for use in connection with the administration of the motor tax...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I have no plans for the introduction of voluntary redundancy a scheme in the local authority sector. Any such scheme would require prior approval from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I presume the Question refers to the household charge. The EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support for Ireland commits the Government to the introduction of a property tax for 2012. The Programme reflects the need, in the context of the State's overall financial position, to put the funding of locally delivered services on a sound financial footing, improve accountability and better align the...

Written Answers — Placename Regulations: Placename Regulations (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Section 48 of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 provides for the substitution of a new Part 18 of the Local Government Act 2001 revising and updating the procedures for the changing of placenames. Certain elements of section 48 relating specifically to Daingean Úi Chúis in County Kerry have been commenced. The remaining provisions, dealing with placename changes generally,...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 574 together. Local authorities are under a statutory obligation to levy rates on any property used for commercial purposes in accordance with the details entered in the valuation lists prepared by the independent Commissioner of Valuation under the Valuation Act 2001. The levying and collection of rates are matters for each individual local authority....

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 529 and 559 together. Year Expenditure 2008 €57,741 2009 €34,551 2010 €21,480 2011 (to end August) €12,933 My Department launched a Workplace Travel Plan in October 2008 to encourage greater use of sustainable transport options in the conduct of official business. The Plan aims to ensure that: · use is made of public transport, to the...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 581 together. On 29 October 2009, the European Court of Justice ruled against Ireland in relation to the treatment of wastewaters from septic tanks and other on-site wastewater treatment systems. The Court found that by failing to adopt the necessary legislation to comply with Articles 4 and 8 of the 1975 EU Waste Directive as regards domestic waste...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Dormant Accounts Fund provides for consideration of applications received on foot of advertised measures; there are currently no measures open under the Dormant Accounts Fund from which community organisations could apply for funding. The Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector is funded through the National Lottery. This is a two and a half year...

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 534 and 539 together. 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...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 536, 537 and 548 together. It is intended that the household charge of €100 will apply, on a self assessment basis, from 2012 to owners of all residential property in the State, including those residential properties liable to the €200 charge on non-principal private residences, subject to a limited number of exemptions and waivers. Legislation to give...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: My Department has approved grants totalling just over €354,000 under the Small Schemes Measure of the Rural Water Programme towards works on the Castlegregory Water Supply. This funding is being made available as part of the special funding provided by my Department to allow for remedial works to public water supplies identified by the Environmental Protection Agency as having potential...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 540, 550, 554 and 572 together. I refer to the reply to Question No 58 of 24 March 2011 which comprehensively addressed the issues regarding the registration of the title of Architect. I have recently approved the schedule of fees applicable in respect of the registration of Architects in accordance with the Building Control Act 2007. The fee in relation to...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I presume that the Question refers to the obligations some community and voluntary groups, who have established and/or manage companies, have under the Companies Acts. Legislation in relation to Company Law and issues arising in this context are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The Government fully recognises the value of the work carried out by...