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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 311 together. With effect from 1 January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for public water services. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides that Irish Water can collect charges from each customer in receipt of water services provided by it. The Act also provides that responsibility for the independent economic regulation of the water sector is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: On 25 June 2012 , I signed the Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems ( Registration ) Regulations 2012 , prescribing 1 February 2013 as the date by which householders must register their domestic wastewater treatment systems. The only exception to this is where construction or installation of a treatment system takes place after that date. In such cases, the owner of the premises connected...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: The proposals outlined in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Governmentseek to position local government “as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities effectively and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local and Community Development Programme Project Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 313, 314 and 328 together. The proposals outlined in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Governmentseek to position local government “as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 488 of 13th May 2014 , which sets out the position in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. The provision of an out of hours service is an operational matter for Irish Water and one in which I have no function. However, I have been informed by Irish Water that the availability of an out-of-hours service does not...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: My Department has allowed LEADER project promoters’ contracts to be extended to the 30 September 2014. If an extension of time is required beyond that point it is a matter for the relevant Local Action Group (LAG) to present an argument on a case by case basis to my Department outlining the circumstances. In any event no extension will be granted beyond the end of November 2014 , as...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Collection (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009, as amended, provides the legislative basis for the Non Principal Private Residence (NPPR) Charge. The NPPR Charge of €200 per annum , which has since been discontinued, applied in the years 2009 to 2013 to any residential property in which the owner did not reside as their normal place of residence. A late payment fee of €20 per month...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector provides multi-annual funding to national organisations towards core costs associated with the provision of services. The new Scheme commenced today all applicants have been notified, and my Department has written to the successful organisations to confirm their allocations.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electromagnetic Fields Studies (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: Information in relation to the roll out of Smart Meters is publicly available on the website of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), I have no function in relation to the roll - out of smart meters. The issue of the potential health effects of electromagnetic fields was the subject of an Expert Group Report commissioned by the Government and published in March 2007. This Report,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Appointments (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. This includes responsibility for the procurement of services. I will ask Irish Water to contact the Deputy directly to discuss this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: Under section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is empowered to declare appropriate qualifications for a specified employment under a local authority or for such of the employments as belong to a specified class, description or grade. These qualifications are known as national qualifications and are declared following...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Traveller Community (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 339 together. The proposals outlined in Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Government seek to position local government “as the primary vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: Since 1st January 2014, Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of water services capital infrastructure. Irish Water has recently published its Proposed Capital Investment Plan for 2014 – 2016 and this is available on the Irish Water website, The further progression of all water services capital projects is now a matter for Irish Water to consider. Irish Water has confirmed to my...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Seniors Alert Scheme aims to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities by providing grant assistance towards the purchase and installation of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The Scheme is administered by local community and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Register of Electors (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: In law, the preparation of the Register of Electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the register. There are no plans for the introduction of online registration to replace the existing arrangements. The Government is committed to the establishment of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Conservation (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 335 and 336 together. In the context of Construction 2020 - A Strategy for a Renewed Construction Sector (May 2014) the Government has committed to a number of measures in the area of investment in energy efficiency and sustainability. In this regard it is intended that my Department, in conjunction with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Rate (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: Effective from 1 July 2014, local authorities may vary the rate of Local Property Tax (LPT) in their administrative area for the following year by up to 15% of the basic rate of the Tax. The decision must be taken by resolution of the Council and must be notified to the Revenue Commissioners by 30 September in order to apply for the following year. There are certain factors that local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Yield (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: Effective from 1 July 2014, local authorities may vary the rate of Local Property Tax (LPT) in their administrative area for the following year by up to 15% of the basic rate of the Tax. The decision must be taken by resolution of the Council and must be notified to the Revenue Commissioners by 30 September in order to apply for the following year. It is not possible for me to pre-empt...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rainwater Harvesting Systems Provision (1 Jul 2014)

Phil Hogan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 460 of 17 June 2014. The position is unchanged.