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- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Jun 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is not engaged in a survey of the river concerned. However, this office allocated total funding of â¬27,000 to Kerry County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme to undertake a flood assessment and hydraulic study of the Sneem and Ardsheelhane River catchment areas in order to assess the flooding problem. A pre-feasibility study has now been...
- Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (7 Jun 2011)
Brian Hayes: An ongoing programme of maintenance and improvement works is being carried out to the range of historic buildings in Doneraile Park, including Doneraile House (Court) and adjoining structures. The House has been secured and weather-proofed but opening to the public would require further substantial works and funding is not currently available. The welcome increase in visitor numbers to the...
- Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (7 Jun 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works are continuing to work closely with Kildare County Council in their efforts to alleviate fluvial flooding throughout County Kildare. The Office of Public Works is currently carrying out a programme of flood relief works in the Johnstown area. These works are well advanced and it is expected that the scheme will be completed late in 2011 or early in 2012....
- Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (7 Jun 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Boyne Drainage Scheme was completed in 1986 and all rehabilitation was completed in accordance with scheme requirements. A certificate of completion for the scheme was attained. The Office of Public Works continues to maintain this scheme in line with the requirements of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945.
- Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (7 Jun 2011)
Brian Hayes: The EU's Energy Performance Building Directive (Recast) 2010 requires that a technical, environmental and economic feasibility study for high-efficiency alternative energy systems be carried out for all new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovation. Alternative energy systems include those from renewable energy sources e.g. biomass heating, solar water heating, etc., district...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Jun 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works received a number of funding applications from Kerry County Council on 31 May 2011 under the Minor Flood Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. These applications include a request for funding to undertake embankment strengthening works at Cromane. The proposals received are currently being assessed in accordance with the scheme criteria and having regard to the overall...
- Leaders' Questions (7 Jun 2011)
Brian Hayes: Cuir an cheist.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Jun 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works received an application from Cork County Council in April, 2011 requesting funding to carry out river cleaning works on the Bandon River in the vicinity of Bandon Town under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme. A reply issued to the Council on 17th May, 2011 indicating that the Office of Public Works is not prepared to approve funding for this application, at...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Jun 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW), acting as agents for the Minister for Finance, has no information on any property associated with the dissolved company in question. In this regard the Minister for Finance, or the OPW, will only become aware that particular asset(s) have vested in the Minister, by virtue of the State Property Act 1954, when an interested party gives notice to an issue...
- Written Answers — Waiver Applications: Waiver Applications (31 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works advises that this application for a waiver is currently being processed by the Chief State Solicitor's Office as a matter of priority.
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (31 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Working Group looking at the future use of Haulbowline, County Cork, has concluded its deliberations. The final report has been forwarded for submission to Government. It will be a matter for Government to decide whether to publish this report.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: Cork County Council appointed consultants in 2010 to undertake a Feasibility Study on the flooding situation in Skibbereen and to prepare a Draft Flood Risk Management Plan, following approval from the Office of Public Works of its application for funding under OPW's Minor Flood Works Scheme. OPW has allocated funding of â¬239,000 to the Council for this commission. The OPW understands that...
- Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: I second the motion proposed by the Minister. I welcome the opportunity to debate this crucial issue. I am clear on the mandate the people gave our party, me and others. In the first instance, it is a mandate to sort out the dreadful economic mess and legacy but, equally, it is a mandate for genuine and radical political reform in this country. If we are to introduce all the elements in...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (26 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: An application was received from Cork County Council in April, 2011 requesting funding to carry out river cleaning works on the Bandon River in the vicinity of Bandon Town under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme. A reply issued to the Council on 17th May, 2011 indicating that the Office of Public Works is not prepared to approve funding for this application, at this time, as a...
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (resumed) (25 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: I will answer them.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (resumed) (25 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: No. "Could".
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (resumed) (25 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: It was. I wrote it.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (resumed) (25 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is currently considering an application received from Cork County Council for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme to undertake works at the location concerned. The proposed works involve the construction of flood defences in the area. It is expected that a decision on the application will be made in the near future.
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 May 2011)
Brian Hayes: The Minister for Education and Skills is the registered owner of the property. No payments were made to Heywood Community School or to the Department of Education by the Office of Public Works in respect of the property.