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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: In March 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Insurance Ireland (II), the representative body for the insurance industry in Ireland, and the Office of Public Works (OPW). This Memorandum sets out principles of how the two organisations will work together to ensure that appropriate and relevant information on completed OPW flood defence schemes is provided to insurers to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (7 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The application received from Donegal County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for funding to undertake a project comprising of coastal erosion defence repairs at Maghery Strand was not eligible for funding under the Scheme as it did not meet the criteria of the scheme for a number of reasons which were notified to the Council by the Office of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Industry (7 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: Year on year increases over the past six years are: Year % Increase in Price 2011 -2.12% 2012 2.96% 2013 2.68% 2014 4.38% 2015 5.54% 2016 5.92% There are no figures available for 2017 yet

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (7 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that an application for funding under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme has been received from Wexford County Council for a project at the location in question. Further information has been requested from the Council in order to consider the application. Furthermore, officials...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: Clare County Council commissioned Arups Engineers to carry out a coastal erosion and flood risk management study for Seafield and Clohaninchy, Quilty, Co. Clare with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Minor Works scheme. The preferred option presented in the study report for flood prevention measures for Clohaninchy was not economically viable. The OPW met...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: This area is part of the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study. Flood maps were published for public consultation in November 2015 and were developed with information that was available at that time, including information on the flood event of November 2009. In light of the extreme flooding experienced in this area in December 2015 and January 2016, the OPW...

Other Questions: Coastal Erosion (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: 5 o’clock I share the Deputy's frustration. I was challenged on that matter and was asked whether I was only there to visit. Deputy Brendan Ryan raised the issue with me in the Dáil three weeks ago and following the discussion I gave him a commitment that I would go out there, which I did the following week. In going there at that stage I was demonstrating our commitment...

Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised that the cost will be in excess of €1 million. The exact figure will not be determined until all of the investigative works have been conducted. I am unsure about the issue of planning permission, but I will revert to the Deputy with the answer.

Other Questions: Coastal Erosion (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The management of coastal protection in the area indicated is a matter for Fingal County Council in the first instance. The council must assess the problem and, if it is considered that specific measures and works are required, it is open to the council to apply for funding under the OPW's minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme. Any application received will be assessed...

Other Questions: Coastal Erosion (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I will start by answering that question. If Wexford County Council proposes a scheme, it will be considered as long as it meets the cost benefit criteria. Regarding Portrane, when I met the residents and other locals, frustration was expressed that no work was being done. I understand that, on the following day or the day after that, Fingal County Council met locals and councillors to...

Other Questions: National Museum (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The decision to relocate to the National Museum of Ireland was made by the Houses of the Oireachtas and not the Office of Public Works. The OPW is only the facilitator of the works. The works currently under way are investigative works which will inform the design in terms of what needs to be done and what permits or consents are needed in that regard. As I said, a large element of the...

Other Questions: National Museum (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I do not have to hand all of the options considered. The necessity to move has been well documented. If the existing building is left as it is and there is ever a fire in it we will have no building. The requirements of a move have been decided by the Houses of the Oireachtas and not the Office of Public Works. The OPW is meeting those requirements as requested. The Houses of the...

Other Questions: National Museum (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I would love to bring the Seanad to Galway. The Deputy asked about a meeting which was to be held on 25 January last. I am advised that the meeting did not take place. An inherent element of the advancement of the work of the Office of Public Works is its active, continuous engagement with the management and staff of the National Museum of Ireland. The Deputy referred to a number of...

Other Questions: Court Accommodation Provision (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works has no direct role in the purchase of sites for the Courts Service. On request, the OPW provides professional advice to other Departments and offices, including the Courts Service. At the request of the Courts Service, the OPW is currently examining potential sites for a new courthouse in Portlaoise. The purchase of a site and provision of accommodation is...

Other Questions: Court Accommodation Provision (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I agree that the Courts Service wants to build a new and modern courthouse with all of the necessary facilities in Portlaoise. It has tried to acquire a site for a number of years. The two potential sites that have been identified are being assessed by the OPW on behalf of the Courts Service. Progress with regard to the development of the court building will depend on funding.

Other Questions: Court Accommodation Provision (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The Deputy referred to the county council. The Courts Service has had discussions with Laois County Council about the possibility of acquiring a site in Portlaoise and carrying out a joint venture. We cannot discuss the identity of any site at this stage, but all options are being considered.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Properties (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I am sorry the Deputy does not want a full list because that is what I have provided. The Commissioners of Public Works own 92 properties that are currently vacant and these are listed below. The majority of these properties are former Garda stations that were closed as part of the policing plans of An Garda Síochána in 2012 and 2013. The future use of the former Garda stations...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Properties (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: Those questions were not in the original question and they involve much detail. I made a presentation to the finance committee last week but the Deputy is looking for a considerable amount of information. We will get that information for him as I do not have it to hand at the moment.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Properties (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works continually reviews its options regarding State properties and a review is ongoing of the properties we own and lease. Over the past number of years leases on properties have been given up to save money for the Exchequer and I will get the exact details of that for the Deputy. The overall aim is not to have vacant properties but there will be gaps when people...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: Prior to and following the agreement with the National Museum of Ireland to temporarily relocate Seanad Éireann to the Ceramics Room of the Museum, the Office of Public Works has been actively engaged with the management and the staff of the Museum to assist with the process of their preparation of the detailed plans and tender documentation required to advance these works. Any and all...