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Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I am delighted Fianna Fáil joined a group in recent times because it had been on the fringes for a long period. I am delighted Senator Leyden brought this matter to my attention.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: Fianna Fáil has come centre stage.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: It eventually saw the light.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: Fianna Fáil could not do that until the Progressive Democrats had departed the scene. The Council's decision of June 2013 provided for the holding of elections to the European Parliament this year. Many of the concerns expressed by Senators are not, as Senator Bradford noted, really relevant in the context of the forthcoming elections. However, those concerns, some of which relate to...

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I will never forget the Senator. He need not worry about that.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: When it suits the Senator, he talks about the North.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I thank Senator Wilson. I will tell the Taoiseach we have a new Taoiseach.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I will think about that. It is the way Senator Wilson tells them.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I am glad the Senator is declaring his interest.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: Good man, and long before now, even at a pylon meeting.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I do not think so.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: With the reform plan.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: One never knows.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Bill before the House today is short. It provides for the election of 11 MEPs for Ireland arising from the European Council decision of 28 June 2013. In that decision the number of Members of the European Parliament to be elected for the 2014-19 parliamentary term in each member state is set. The Bill also provides for the implementation of the recommendations of the report on European...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 150 of 22 January 2014 which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Consultancy Contracts Data (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The expenditure by my Department on consultancies during 2013 is set out in the following table: Consultant Purpose of Consultancy 2013 Expenditure AECOM Cost optimal study for non-domestic buildings. €38,834 AP Env Econ Ltd. Report on Greening the Economy. €35,178 Deloitte & Touche Expert Assistance in the Local Government Shared Services Programme....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Water Services Act 2013 provided for the establishment of Irish Water as a subsidiary of Bórd Gáis Éireann, to be formed and registered under the Companies Act. Procurement by Irish Water of suppliers is a matter for the company and I have no role in approving individual contracts. However, Irish Water have indicated that their tendering processes are fully compliant with...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Funding (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: The LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP), which is delivered by Local Development Companies (LDCs) on my Department’s behalf, must comply with Council Regulation 1290/2005 which requires certain details on beneficiaries of schemes co-funded by the Programme to be published on the Managing Authority’s website. The Managing Authority for the RDP is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: Work by my Department on the Sixth National Communication and the First Biennial Report is at an advanced stage . Both reports will be submitted to the UNFCCS Secretariat shortly, following final consultation with Government Departments and Agencies concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Expenditure (23 Jan 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 to 157, inclusive, together. The establishment of Irish Water in 2013 was an integral component of the Government’s water sector reform strategy and involves major organisational change, an entirely new funding structure governed by economic regulation, the introduction of domestic water charges based on usage and the roll-out of a national...