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Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: I thank my colleagues on both sides of the House who contributed to the debate. It has been a useful and worthwhile exercise that has demanded that every Minister answerable to the House set out his or her priorities for the year. It was important that priorities were set out in plenary session, not only in order that Members could hear them but also that they could assess the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The core strategy for addressing flood risk in the catchments of the Rivers Barrow and Slaney is the South Eastern Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management (CFRAM) Study. The CFRAM Programme, currently being undertaken by the Office of Public Works (OPW) with its technical consultants, and in partnership with local authorities and other stakeholders, entails comprehensive studies...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (13 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Government decided on 11 February 2014 to make available up to €69.5 million (based on estimates provided by the local authorities concerned) for a programme of repair and remediation works to roads, coastal protection and flood defence and other public infrastructure damaged in the storms from 13 December 2013 to 6 January 2014. Of the total amount being made available up to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works has responsibility for approximately 11,500 km of arterial drainage channels, about 2,200 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Museum Projects (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works has received no request to further assist the Irish Jewish Museum.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Museum Projects (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: Planning approval for the proposed Irish Jewish Museum development has been granted subject to the revised conditions outlined by An Bord Pleanála. The final detailed design will be the responsibility of the Architects and Engineers to be appointed by the Irish Jewish Museum.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has no overseeing role or authority in relation to the River Shannon. Operational control of water flows and levels on the Shannon is the responsibility of both the ESB and Waterways Ireland. The core strategy for addressing flood risk in the Shannon Basin is the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management (CFRAM) Study. The CFRAM...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated. A detailed response will issue as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Government decided on 11 February 2014 to make available up to €69.5 million (based on estimates provided by the local authorities concerned) for a programme of repair and remediation works to roads, coastal protection and flood defence and other public infrastructure damaged in the storms from 13 December 2013 to 6th January 2014. Of the total amount being made available up to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Applications (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works has responsibility for approximately 11,500 km of arterial drainage channels, about 2,200 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: In line with the previously stated Disposal Policy, the Commissioners of Public Works are currently assessing the property options arising in respect of all closed Garda Stations including the former Garda Stations in Donard and Hollywood Co. Wicklow. A Community use proposal has been received in relation to the former Garda Station in Donard and this is currently being examined.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Government decided on 11 February 2014 to make available up to €69.5 million (based on estimates provided by the local authorities concerned) for a programme of repair and remediation works to roads, coastal protection and flood defence and other public infrastructure damaged in the storms from 13 December 2013 to 6 January 2014. Of the total amount being made available up to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Government decided on 11 February 2014 to make available a total sum of up to €69.5m towards the repair and reinstatement of public infrastructure that was damaged during the severe weather in the period 13 December 2013 to 6 January, 2014 based on estimates provided by local authorities to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. These monies will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Government decided on 11 February 2014 to make available up to €69.5 million (based on estimates provided by the local authorities concerned) for a programme of repair and remediation works to roads, coastal protection and flood defence and other public infrastructure damaged in the storms from 13 December 2013 to 6 January 2014. Of the total amount being made available up to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: There are 230kms of river channels, 96kms of flood defences, 180 sluice structures and 222 bridge structures on the River Maine. Significant damage to OPW assets on the River Maine catchment occurred during the recent storms. The OPW is currently in the process of rectifying these issues, but it is difficult to provide a time-line on when exactly specific areas of damage will be addressed...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: I reiterate the point made by Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, about the importance of accelerating the growth agenda central to the 28 member states and especially the 18 members of the eurozone. The Purchasing Managers' Index, PMI, is one of the key indicators in the eurozone of whether we are beginning to see the emergence of a...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: That is what it says.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: What was the project?

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: How much of the 10% relates to property?

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: Shared services.