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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW is progressing the legal matters relating to the acquisition of the site as a matter of high priority. Legal negotiations, by their very nature, are complex and can take significant time to complete. It is expected that the current process will be completed shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (1 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The works on the River Dodder are being undertaken in multiple phases. Significant works and investment have been undertaken to date on this scheme with works continuing in 2017. The Scheme is being undertaken with Dublin City Council acting as the Contracting Authority and the Office of Public Works acting as the funding agency and undertaking the works using its direct labour force. All...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The South Campshires Flood Protection Project started construction in November, 2014. These works are ongoing on the south quays of the River Liffey and are due to be substantially completed at the end of Q3 2017. The works extend from Butt Bridge, at the upstream extent, to a point 130 metres downstream of Samuel Beckett Bridge at the downstream extent - a distance of approximately 1,050...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (1 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The Lower Morrell River flood relief scheme is being progressed by Kildare County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority for the scheme with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). I am advised that KCC and its consultants are currently finalising the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and detailed design of the scheme which includes liaising with the various...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (1 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised by my officials in OPW that the delay in issuing a substantive response to the Deputy’s letter dated the 15th of June 2016 in relation to the Dunkellin flood relief scheme is regretted and was due to an oversight on the part of the Flood Risk Management Section which had responsibility of drafting a reply to the query in question. This area of the Office receives a very...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Divisional Headquarters (28 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: A contract was placed with JJ Rhatigan & Co. Ltd on 30 January 2015 for the construction of a new Garda Divisional Headquarters at Kevin Street, Dublin. Construction works commenced on site in February 2015 and are due for completion by end Q.3. 2017. Thereafter, the staffing and timing for the opening of the station to the public is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (28 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Lower Morrell River flood relief scheme is being progressed by Kildare County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority for the scheme with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). I am advised that KCC and its consultants are currently finalising the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and detailed design of the scheme which includes liaising with the various...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (28 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is in the process of preparing a prefeasibility report to identify a possible flood relief solution with initial cost benefit analysis for Ballinhassig. OPW engineering staff conducted a public information event with residents of Ballinhassig, local representatives and Cork County Council on 16 December 2016. The briefing highlighted the progress of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: As the Deputy has indicated in his question, the usual opening date at Skellig Michael is approx. mid May and I can confirm that this is the target again for the 2017 season. It is necessary at the start of each season to perform to a wide range of pre-season maintenance and safety works before any visitors arrive at the island and, although there can be abnormal situations such as in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) appointed consultants in 2013 to develop proposals for a flood relief scheme for the Lower Lee as it affected Cork City and upstream to Inniscarra Dam. The consultants were tasked with developing a viable, cost effective and sustainable Scheme which built upon the findings the Lee Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Plan published in...

Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I am speaking on this Bill on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Breen, who has laryngitis and is unable to speak. I reiterate the view of the Minister, Deputy Mitchell O’Connor, that it is only right that trade unions are able to represent and take action in support of the interests of their members and that our laws support that right. The policy of successive Governments has...

Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: In the UK, the issue of physical access to workplaces is not covered by legislation. It is a matter for employers to decide if they wish to allow trade unions to have access to their premises. Physical access is much less of an issue than it might have been in the past due to the advent of the Internet, e-mail and social media, which make it much easier for trade unions to communicate with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: A review of the Minor Works Scheme is currently underway with a view to examining the criteria for consideration within the Scheme, including for example the various thresholds for the assessment of benefit and the financial limits for applications under the Scheme. The review, which includes consultations with Local Authorities, is examining any potential improvements, administrative or...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Feachtais Turasóireachta (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: San iomlán thug 17,834 duine cuairt ar an suíomh i Ros Muc sa bhliain 2016. Tá pleananna á bhforbairt faoi láthair ag Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí, Údarás na Gaeltachta agus Fáilte Éireann d’fheachtas comhtháite margaíochta d’Ionad Cuairteoirí nua Theachín an Phiarsaigh. Tabharfaidh seo faoi cheisteanna...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW's Disposal Policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property including the former Garda station at Leenane, Co. Galway is to: - Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government departments or the wider public sector. - If there is no other State use identified for a property, the OPW will then consider disposing of the property...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The intense rainfall of winter 2015/2016 gave rise to the highest flood levels recorded on Lough Mask and Lough Corrib since Hydrometric Records began. Flood levels on Lough Mask reached levels of over 400mm higher than the next highest level recorded in February 2014 and over 600mm higher than December 2006. I am advised that following this flooding, the Office of Public Works (OPW)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have been in discussion with Louth County Council in relation to the condition of Westgate House. The Council has agreed to redecorate the façade of the building. The future use of the property is currently being considered in line with OPW stated policy and, upon completion of this review, the issue of the restoration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the OPW's Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme is focussing on 300 Areas for Further Assessment (AFAs) including 90 coastal areas, mainly in urban locations nationwide, identified as being at potentially significant risk of flooding. It is the principal vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that OPW approved funding of €450,000 under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme to Meath County Council for a project at Ashbourne, Co Meath in 2016. The OPW are currently working on part of the flood relief measures in Ashbourne that will reduce the flood risk in Huntsgrove....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Wild Atlantic Way Project (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The selection of the Rosmuc site as a Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point is a matter for Fáilte Ireland in the first instance and the Office of Public Works was involved from the point of view of facilitating the location for the WAW iconic signage. I understand that it is generally intended that the process of selecting particular locations as Signature Points will be kept under review...