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

Phil Hogan: 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, subject to a limited number of exemptions and waivers. Where a property is divided into a number of units of residential property, it is intended that each such unit will be liable to the charge. Legislation to give effect to the household...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (14 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 identify and provide appropriate amenity and leisure facilities to local communities; support is also available for small scale infrastructure for tourism initiatives. Support under the RDP is available for...

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

Phil Hogan: The company referred to in the question is funded under my Department's Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP). Funding allocations to local development companies under the LCDP are made by Pobal, which manages the programme on behalf of my Department. Allocations under the LCDP are based on a number of factors, including the size/population of the catchment areas of the companies,...

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

Phil Hogan: The Government decided in 2009 to broaden the revenue base of local authorities by introducing a charge of €200 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 Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, which sets out the detail of the...

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

Phil Hogan: The rate of grant available for Group Sewerage Schemes is €2,031.58 per house or 75% of the cost of the scheme, whichever is the lesser. My Department has funded a pilot programme to test a range of small-scale wastewater collection and treatment systems under Irish conditions. The objective of this pilot programme is to evaluate new approaches to meeting the wastewater collection and...

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

Phil Hogan: Two capital projects submitted by Ballina Town Council have been prioritised by Pobal under the RAPID Additionality Measure. The matter of progressing these projects to contract stage will be kept under active review in the light of availability of funding / levels of expenditure across my Department's Vote during 2011 and, if necessary, into 2012. In the event that a portion of the funding...

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

Phil Hogan: Local authorities have developed an on-line tendering/quotation solution LAQuotes.ie to streamline procurement processes for a range of supplies and services. This solution was developed by Kerry County Council in 2003 and is centrally managed by the Council on behalf of participating local authorities. The development of LAQuotes.ie has introduced greater efficiencies into the procurement...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 to 590, inclusive, together. Section 3 of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 was introduced to further strengthen Ireland's implementation of Articles 9.3 and 9.4 of the Aarhus Convention. It ensures that where individuals have standing in law, they can bring environmental cases to court without facing prohibitive costs; it is part of a...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 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 Kerry. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of over €92 million in Kerry during the period of the Programme. However, the Caherdaniel...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: My immediate priority on climate change is to finalise a review of national policy in light of existing and anticipated national greenhouse gas mitigation targets. The review, which is almost finalised and will be made available as soon as possible on my Department's website, will provide the background for future policy development.

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

Phil Hogan: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to address noise pollution through the introduction of fixed payment notices (also known as on-the- spot fines) and provision for mediation between neighbours. The development of new noise legislation by my Department will be considered in the context of this commitment; however, it is not possible at this time to indicate when the...

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

Phil Hogan: In line with the definition of "regulatory body" set out in the report – Bodies in Ireland with Regulatory Powers – published by the Department of the Taoiseach in February 2007, information in respect of the regulators related to my Department is set out as follows. In relation to the four regulatory bodies under the aegis of my Department, the table sets out the regulatory role,...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Under the legislative provisions governing rent supplement, the Department's relationship is with the tenant; the tenant makes the application for rent supplement and payment is made to the tenant. Rent supplement is specifically for the benefit of tenants to assist them with their temporary accommodation needs. Legislation provides for the making of a rent supplement payment to another...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: Greenhouse gas emission projections issued by the Environmental Protection Agency for the period 2013 to 2020 are based on various assumptions. It is a matter for Government to develop and implement appropriate policies to meet our climate change commitments, having regard, inter alia, to the projections. I am satisfied that Ireland can and will meet its 2020 greenhouse gas emission...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2011)

Phil Hogan: I have no plans to legislate for the management and regulation of undertakers. Under the 1878 Public Health (Ireland) Act, as amended, local authorities, acting in their capacity as burial boards, are responsible for the management, regulation and control of burial grounds provided by them and it is a matter for them to determine the cost of burial plots. Other burial grounds and crematoria...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I have the greatest of respect for local elected representatives and believe they are very intelligent people who are able to make informed decisions. If they did not receive the information required, I am sure they asked for it. I am sure they had all the information they needed to make their decision. I agree with the Senator that it was not acceptable for councillors' powers regarding...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: Senator Cullinane asked about a packaging levy. The programme for Government outlined a commitment to drive waste reduction as part of the overall policy on sustainable waste. One of the possible elements of the waste reduction strategy is a levy on packaging and the Department has commenced a process of consultation with industry. Submissions can be made until 5 August. Further details...

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank Senators for their co-operation with this legislation. This is also an historical occasion for the people of Dingle.

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: I note the patience shown by the Cathaoirleach, Senators and the people of Dingle led by Mr. Joe O'Toole, a former Member, on this matter. We have changed the town's name to fulfil the wishes of the people of Dingle.

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jul 2011)

Phil Hogan: It is interesting that in respect of the previous amendment Senator Ó Domhnaill stated that the plastic bag levy is a revenue-raising measure. He is now stating that what is involved here is not a revenue-raising measure.