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Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: I said it.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: This is where it is all happening.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: I thank Deputy Clare Daly, she is very generous.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: Who are these persons?

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce the Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 to the House. The Bill represents a very important step on the road to providing sustainable and workable solutions within a reasonable timeframe for home owners affected by pyritic damage, many of whom have had to endure the stress and practical...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: I am guided by the Chair.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: What I say will happen, as the Senator knows.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: That will be done.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: I am surprised that Senator Walsh would not acknowledge that most of his business is in the planning authority in County Kilkenny, where the lowest rate in the country applies. That is the reason he is getting such a very good service and a cheap one.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: What we are talking about in the Bill is more administrative functions, which is the operational side of a local authority. I do not know if Senator Walsh wants the local authority members to become involved in the day-to-day administration and operation of functions. I do not anticipate that anybody else does. There is much more oversight being given in this legislation to councillors to...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: I am surprised to hear that coming from a businessman.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: Obviously, Senator Jim Walsh has not read my Second Stage contribution in relation to what I indicated were new powers and responsibilities to the local government sector. This amendment reflects the shared service nature of what we will have in the future. Many Members of the House have said to me, and I am sure Senator Jim Walsh, as a businessman, would agree, that things move on and...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: Amendment No. 6 relates to section 1(21). It provides for section 51 to be commenced on enactment of the Bill. Amendment No. 99 amends section 51 and is required to provide a definitive legal basis for one local authority to carry out executive functions or back-office support services on behalf of one or more local authorities. The amendment will facilitate the implementation of...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: I have looked at the matter raised by Senator Byrne to see whether there is a legal basis on which we can help out in respect of the genuine concerns that have been raised. There is only one corporate entity, however, as a result of this legislation, that is, Meath County Council. Therefore, it will be up to the Kells municipal district members to ensure that the other members of Meath...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: I understand. I knew it would be close to Senator Norris's heart.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: These are technical amendments to section 1 of the Bill, which deals with the Short Title, the collective citations, the construction and commencement provisions. Amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, amend a number of collective citation provisions in subsection (2). This amendment is necessary because the phrase "shall be included in" the collective citation is used in five of the 2013...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: Gerry does not care.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electromagnetic Fields Studies (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 380 and 381 on yesterday’s Order Paper which sets out the position in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: For the year 2012, Ireland reported a contribution of €33.22m in respect of fast start finance. Details of Ireland’s contributions to fast start finance have been provided to the European Commission and the Secretariat to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pension Provisions (18 Dec 2013)

Phil Hogan: Pensions of former local authority employees are subject to the Public Service Pension Reduction. The arrangements for the payment of these pensions is a matter for each individual local authority under the provisions of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme.