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Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (2 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 is divided into four 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...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS) analysed the existing drainage system in the Greater Dublin area and proposed policies, strategies and projects for developing this system to meet future needs. In relation to waste water treatment capacity, the study recommended that, in addition to the expansion of the Ringsend wastewater treatment plant, a future regional wastewater...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 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.

School Curriculum (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I apologise for the inability of the Minister for Education and Skills to be here; he has asked me to take this matter for him. Ireland's future economic growth and competitiveness will increasingly depend on the extent to which it can support high-value, knowledge-based industries. Mathematics is essential for disciplines such as science, technology, engineering and finance, but it also...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: In April 2006 the Task force on Active Citizenship was established to review the evidence regarding trends in citizen participation across the main areas of civic, community, cultural, occupational and recreational life in Ireland. Following a consultation process, the Task force compiled a set of recommendations to enhance active citizenship in Ireland. The main recommendations relate to...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I have no plans to change the arrangements for registration as set out in the Building Control Act 2007. Importantly, the Act is designed to protect consumers. There is no question of non-registered persons being allowed use the title of architect.

Written Answers — Social Partnership: Social Partnership (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: In February 2011 the previous Government announced its plans for a structured dialogue between the then Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs and the 17 members of the Community and Voluntary Pillar under Social Partnership. The impetus for the dialogue was that, under the Towards 2016 Social Partnership Agreement and the Review and Transitional Agreement 2008-2009, the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Volunteering Ireland was designated the National Coordinating Body (NCB) for the European Year of Volunteering 2011 (EYV2011) by the Irish Government and by the European Commission. The work of the NCB is supported and advised by a broad-based steering group, drawn from a range of Government Departments and civil society organisations. The EYV Steering Group has met six times since July...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Kinvara Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012 , a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, as two contracts to advance to construction during the lifetime of the Programme at an estimated overall cost of €4.8 million. I have recently approved the grant of a Foreshore Licence for the Kinvara Sewerage Scheme and the...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Fingal LEADER Partnership (FLP), an independent company limited by guarantee, delivers the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) and Rural Development Programme Ireland 2007 – 2013 on behalf of my Department. The LCDP aims to tackle poverty and social exclusion through partnership and constructive engagement between Government and its agencies and people in disadvantaged...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The timing of the submission to Government and publication of the Office of Public Works (OPW) working group's report are matters for my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The working group's terms of reference include examining the regulatory requirements for the site and advising the Government on the site's most beneficial future use. Plans for future use will...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 162 together. The information requested in respect of 2010 is not yet available in my Department. Local authorities are required to publish their 2010 annual financial statements by 1 July 2011, and audited annual financial statements for 2010 will be available by 31 March 2012. The information requested in respect of 2008 is set out in the following...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The information sought in the question is set out in the table. Year Date of Submission Title/Main matter(s) covered in each submission 2008 December 2008 Local Authority Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Measures: Best Practice and Current Initiatives. A summary paper 26 November 2008 Submission to the then Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DoEHLG) on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government Management Services Board (LGMSB) provides management services, human resource services and industrial relations support and advice to local authorities. The LGMSB also represents local authority management in proceedings in the Labour Relations Commission and the Labour Court and assists local authorities in the adoption of best practice in relation to obligations under...

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: We will be there anyway.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputies for their contributions over the past two evenings and I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The motion and amendments are concerned with a range of important issues relating to the Oireachtas and other matters within the public expenditure and reform agenda. The Minister, Deputy Howlin, dealt with these and other matters relating to Government and the...

Motor Taxation (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I am very concerned at the high level of off-the-road declarations being made. I am aware that current procedures governing the making of such declarations may be open to abuse. Off-the-road declarations are made retrospectively to cover short periods, usually of a month, where motor tax was unpaid as the vehicle to which the declaration...

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: And give the Deputy one.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Phil Hogan: Everyone will be happy.

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (31 May 2011)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 85 of 19 May 2011 which sets out the position in relation to this matter.