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Hogan rejects racism claim over housing letter

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has rejected accusations that he is racist, following newspaper reports that he wrote to constituents saying a particular family would not be moved to a house near them.
News • 26 Sep 12

E-voting machines to be dismantled and recycled

Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has announced that the controversial electronic voting machines are to be dismantled and recycled.
News • 28 Jun 12

Over 150 charities sign up to new code of practice

Over 150 Irish charities have agreed to be bound by a new voluntary code of practice.
News • 29 Jun 12

Chewing gum tax is not ruled out

The amount of litter caused by chewing gum has been reduced by nearly 60%, according to the Minister for the Environment.
News • 02 May 12

Martin reiterates FF support for fiscal treaty

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said he "sees no upside to voting No" in the upcoming fiscal treaty referendum.
News • 01 May 12

Further delay in septic tank registration system

The system to deal with the registration of septic tanks will not be up and running for at least another month, the Dept of the Environment has said.
News • 17 Apr 12

Non-payers of Household Charge 'to be pursued'

Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has said the Government will pursue all those who have not yet paid the Household Charge.
News • 16 Apr 12

Protesters confront Hogan over Household Charge

Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan was confronted with a Household Charge protest this evening when he was opening a museum in Co Carlow.
News • 12 Apr 12

Kehoe denies Coalition rift over Lowry meetings

Government Chief Whip Paul Kehoe has denied there is a rift among the coalition partners over the issue of Fine Gael ministers meeting North Tipperary TD Michael Lowry.
News • 10 Apr 12

Lowry defends post-Moriarty talks with Phil Hogan

Independent TD Michael Lowry has said he has had meetings with a number of ministers in the past year.
News • 06 Apr 12

Figure for liable households unclear

The Chief Executive of the Local Government Management Agency has said that the figure for the exact number of households liable to pay the Household Charge is not clear.
News • 02 Apr 12

Local planning reviews 'not yet completed'

The Department of the Environment has said an internal review of planning decisions by a number of local authorities is still not completed.
News • 27 Mar 12

23% have now paid Household Charge

By close of business today almost 23% of people had paid the Household Charge.
News • 27 Mar 12

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