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

Phil Hogan: Cork County Council submitted the Contract Documents for the sewerage network element of the Bandon Sewerage Scheme Phase 2 on 8 June 2011 and this documentation is currently under consideration in my Department. My Department is awaiting the submission by the Council of a revised brief for the appointment of Consultants to prepare a Preliminary Report for the upgrade of the wastewater...

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

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 57 of 17 May 2011 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Commercial Rates: Commercial Rates (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: 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. The Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV), which is applied...

Written Answers — Commerical Rates: Commerical Rates (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: A ratepayer can appeal the valuation of a property to the Commissioner of Valuation under the provisions of sections 30 – 33 of the Valuation Act 2001. This Act comes under the remit of the Minister for Finance. A ratepayer may also appeal against the rate made by the local authority. The appeal is to the Circuit Court and must be made within four months of the publication of the notice...

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Consideration of the proposed programme of capital projects is a matter for the local authority concerned, in this case Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. In February 2009, my Department set out details of the financial requirements for local authorities relating to their overall management of capital and current accounts. These requirements flow directly from the requirement for...

Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (29 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The only position in agencies under the aegis of my Department that will be affected is the Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála. The Government recently approved the appointment of a new Chairperson to An Bord Pleanála. The Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála holds office on such terms and conditions as are determined by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government with the...

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

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 345 together. The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs entered into a contract to fund the Community Workers Co-operative (CWC) for three years from 2008-2010 under the Scheme toSupport National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector. This funding contract was fully honoured by Government, and extended until the end of...

Written Answers — Local Authority Savings: Local Authority Savings (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The information sought is provided in the table. Each local authority provided details of the savings made, in terms of pay and non-pay, and costs avoided under the main headings contained in the local government action plan. The non-pay savings reported are in respect of the specific period, the year ending March 2011, covered by the First Report on Progress under the Public Service...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: In 2008 a commitment to support emergency coastal protection works at Inch was entered into as part of the CLÁR Programme's Coastal Development Scheme, under the former Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs. My Department now has responsibility for the CLÁR Programme. The funding committed to this project at the time was on the basis of 12.5% from the CLÁR Programme, 75% from...

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: There is no Labour Relations Commission (LRC) Review in progress regarding the retirement age of firefighters. A case was brought to the LRC and was referred on to the Labour Court regarding the retirement age of retained firefighters. That case is currently adjourned. A review of the retirement age for retained firefighters was carried out in 2003. The normal retirement age for retained...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Mr. Willie Penrose, TD, Minister of State at my Department, has comprehensive responsibility for the housing and physical planning functions of my Department. In summary, Minister of State Penrose is responsible for the implementation of the Government's Housing Policy Framework and a range of associated housing and planning functions. These include, in the housing area, social housing...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Kerry County Council has completed its countywide watermains rehabilitation strategy required as part of its water conservation programme. This strategy identifies specific defective water supply networks requiring rehabilitation and/or replacement. The Council is also identifying the works to be included in the Countywide Watermains Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 contract to be progressed...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each County and City Manager is responsible for staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible. Accordingly, it is a matter for each local authority to make appropriate arrangements, in terms of overtime, in accordance with national agreements...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The charge on all non-principal private residences, designed to broaden the revenue base of local authorities, is payable by the owners of private rented accommodation, holiday homes and other non-principal private residences. Landlords of property rented under the Rental Accommodation Scheme are paid directly by the local authority, for the provision of accommodation to those in need of...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 broadened the revenue base of local authorities through the introduction of the charge on non-principal private residences. The charge is set at €200 and is being levied and collected by local authorities. The Act places the onus on the owner to assess his or her liability in the first instance and there is no obligation on local authorities to...

Written Answers — Environmental Legislation: Environmental Legislation (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: In areas for which my Department has responsibility, the European Commission is currently in formal correspondence in respect of 14 cases relating to transposition and implementation of EU environmental legislation. The following Table, which provides details of these cases, excludes 4 cases responsibility for which has recently transferred to my colleague the Minister for Arts, Heritage and...

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

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 267 of 10 May 2011 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Household Charges: Household Charges (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Programme for Government provides for the introduction of a fair funding model to deliver clean and reliable water. The objective is to install water meters in households and move to a charging system based on usage above a free allowance. My Department is currently preparing a strategy to implement these proposals. Further details will be announced following the Government's...

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The provision of a fire service, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs, the provision of premises and the making of such other provisions as it considers necessary or desirable is a statutory function of fire authorities under the provisions of the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. My Department has not undertaken a recent review of...

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (28 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Fire services are provided by the 37 statutorily designated fire authorities, and are accordingly structured around the principal local authorities. The 2002 Farrell Grant Sparks review of fire services in Ireland concluded unambiguously that this is an appropriate approach which should be strengthened. The review's recommendations in relation to national oversight, co-ordination and...