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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works commissions external delivery of the type specified where required. The office does not have the internal capacity to undertake same.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Cregaclare to Monksfield River flows on to Aggard Stream, which outfalls into the Dunkellin River upstream of Rahasane Turlough. Works proposed under the Dunkellin River and Aggard Stream Flood Relief Scheme will include flood alleviation measures from upstream of Craughwell Road Bridge to Kilcolgan on the Dunkellin River and also include maintenance of the aforementioned channels...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: Detailed design of the Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme is currently underway with the recent site investigations providing valuable information to the design team finalising the scheme. The tender process for the procurement of a contractor is due to be commenced very shortly by Cork County Council which is the lead body on the progression and management of the Scheme. The procurement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for approximately 11,500 km of arterial drainage channels, about 2200 km being subject to routine maintenance each year as part of an ongoing programme of arterial drainage maintenance. This leads to an average cycle of maintenance taking place just over once every 5 years. This work is carried out to ensure that the State's investment in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works has developed a website, , which contains practical help and advice for those whose homes or businesses may be at risk of flooding. The website contains: - advice on preparation for flood events; - advice on what to do in the event of a flood, and after a flood; - information on protections that can be applied to properties; - information on products that can be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works, in association with Galway County Council, has developed a Flood Relief Scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts for the Clare River in the environs of Claregalway, Caherlea/Lisheenavalla, and the Carnmore/Cashla areas. The Claregalway Scheme is designed to provide protection for houses, roads and businesses in the area against a flood event that has a 1% chance of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The OPW Heritage Service is responsible for managing approx 780 National Monuments sites in State care together with a number of other high profile heritage properties which are not themselves designated as National Monuments but which are nevertheless of considerable historic importance. The maintenance and upkeep of the National Monuments is a statutory function of the Commissioners of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 343 to 345, inclusive, together. Along with my colleague, the Minister for Finance, I visited the King's Island area of Limerick on 3rd February and witnessed at first hand the devastation suffered by the people of the area as a result of the flooding from the river Shannon. I made it clear on that day that this Government will do everything possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: A list of all expenditure from both Major Flood Relief Schemes and Minor Works funding in Counties Louth and Meath is set out below. County Project 2011 2012 2013 - Mornington Flood  Relief Scheme (Major) €1,135,543 €482,347 €52,998 - River Tolka Flood Relief Scheme (Major) - - €5,109 - Swan River (Minor Works) €38,730 - €144,255 Meath...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for about 780 National Monuments sites in State care. Maintenance and upkeep of these National Monuments is a statutory function of the Commissioners of Public Works under National Monuments legislation dating back to the 1930’s and is undertaken by experienced OPW architectural conservation staff and a network of skilled local direct...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: It is a matter for the local authorities in the first instance to investigate and address flood defences and coastal protection issues generally in each county, including remedial works required on foot of damage from the storms of the 3rd and 6th of January 2014 and again on the 1st of February 2014. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government which is the Lead...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Land Transfers (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the legal formalities for this transaction have been concluded. This completes the transfer of these lands to Kerry County Council.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The position in relation to funding for the operations at Skellig Michael and other Heritage sites under the care of the OPW remains challenging in 2014, with less resources available to run the sites this year than in 2013. In addition, given the recent extremely poor weather, it is also apparent that there can be no guarantee that staff and visitors will be in a position to access the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: I assume that the reference in the Deputy's question to a grant scheme refers to the funding of up to €20m which the Government has decided may be made available to local authorities to assist them in the cost of repair to damaged coastal defence infrastructure. This is part of the overall amount of up to €70m which the Government has decided to make available towards the cost...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: As Government has approved an allocation of funding for the repair of public flood defence infrastructure damaged in recent storm events, the OPW will grant 100% of such costs to Local Authorities under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. As stated in the letter OPW sent on 10th January, 2014 to City and County Managers, this is a once-off measure to reinstate...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The table below details the applications received by the Office of Public Works from Donegal County Council following the January and February 2014 coastal storms. The applications are currently being assessed, in conjunction with applications received from other local authorities, and the Council will be notified of the outcome of this process shortly. From an initial examination of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (20 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The cost of building the wall and carpark at Bective Abbey, Navan Co. Meath, which is completed, was €200,591.06, which includes OPW staff wages of approx €125,000.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works does not have legal responsibility for the maintenance of former Land Commission embankments in County Kerry or elsewhere around the country. The only exception to this is when a former Land Commission embankment is incorporated into an OPW flood relief scheme. This is the case with the Maine Scheme at Garrane, North of Killorglin where OPW are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (20 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works does not have responsibility for the maintenance of the coastal area mentioned by the Deputy. OPW does not have a role regarding losses or damages to businesses.

Topical Issue Debate: Tax Credits (19 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I was involved in the Committee Stage debate on the last Finance Bill and recall this was an issue of considerable discussion both for the select committee and during the plenary session of the House. At the time the Minister for Finance gave a commitment to the House that he would consider the operation of the new credit to make sure it...