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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Harbours and Piers (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland that they have no title to Kilkeveragh Pier in Portmagee, Co. Kerry. My officials have made extensive enquiries on your behalf and I am satisfied that my office has no responsibility for this Pier.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The flood defence embankment referred to by the Deputy does not form part of an Office of Public Works Arterial Drainage Scheme and as such this Office is not responsible for its maintenance. I am advised that the embankment at this location is referred to as a “Land Commission” embankment. While there is no statutory obligation of the State for the maintenance of this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 732 to 734, inclusive, together. The Ennis South Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) with funding from the Office of Public Works (Office of Public Works). Day to day management of the project is the responsibility of CCC. From enquiries my office has made it is understood that tender documents are being prepared at present and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 735 and 736 together. The Office of Public Works is empowered under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 to maintain only those schemes carried out under this Act. Each year the OPW carries out work to approximately 2,000 km of channels and about 200 structures around the country as part of its ongoing and rolling arterial drainage maintenance programme. While...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Records (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The table below sets out the cost per year paid to third party companies by the Commissioners of Public Works for the past three years for the storage and archiving of files and records for the various Government Departments at off-site locations. It has been assumed that the Deputy is seeking information relating to serviced storage facilities rather than leased warehousing which is also...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: Following consultation between Garda management and the OPW, a site has been identified for the new Garda Station. The OPW is progressing the legal matters relating to the acquisition of the site and this process will be completed as soon as possible. Until the site acquisition is completed, it is not possible to provide details of the site location. A formal announcement will be made...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (16 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I met with the Insurance Ireland in July this year, shortly after taking office. During our meeting, I highlighted that for the four completed schemes where demountable defences are involved, each are built to the required 1 in 100 year standard and, as witnessed last Winter, each successfully provided levels of flood protection to properties. I have secured a commitment from the industry to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (16 Dec 2016)

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 for the River Bride as it affected the Blackpool area of the City. Since that time the Blackpool element has been separated into its own Scheme and has been advanced earlier as it is a less complex and smaller Scheme. The Blackpool...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (16 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The total allocation for the Flood Risk Management Programme in the Vote of the Office of Public Works in the 2016 Revised Estimates Volume is €73.746 million. Within this overall total the allocation for flood relief scheme works is €45.561 million. An additional capital amount of €7 million in Deferred Surrender was also applied to the Flood Risk Management Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: Last winter, the Government took decisive action to support the existing plans in place to address flooding on the Shannon and established the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group to enhance ongoing co-operation of all State agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group is focused on ensuring the best possible level of co-ordination between all statutory...

Flood Prevention Measures: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: We will withdraw the amendment.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (14 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: Galway County Council (GCC) is the Contracting Authority with overall responsibility for the management and implementation of the Dunkellin River and Aggard Stream Flood Relief Scheme. The works will be carried out primarily by OPW direct labour but with some of the main structural elements being contracted out by GCC. An Bord Pleanala (ABP) approved the scheme in March 2016 subject to...

Flood Prevention Measures: Motion [Private Members] (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I thank Members for their contributions to this debate. I also endorse amendment No. 2 proposed by the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, earlier in this constructive debate. The Government cannot solve all the flooding problems overnight, which we and the people would like to do, but more importantly, we cannot do it alone. Dutch experts have benchmarked our approach to flood risk...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: There are nine former coastguard cottages in Crosshaven, Co. Cork in State ownership, seven of which have been identified for disposal. The necessary legal documentation has been submitted to the Chief State Solicitor's Office who are preparing the Contracts for Sale. The properties will be sold by public auction during the first half of 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme Eligibility (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The application received from Wicklow County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for funding to undertake a project at North Beach, Arklow has been assessed by the Office of Public Works and is not eligible for funding under the scheme as it does not meet the scheme criteria. The works proposed relate to maintenance works on an existing structure...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing areas of potentially significant risk from flooding is the OPW’s Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Three hundred locations nationwide are being assessed under the Programme, the purpose of which is to implement the EU Floods Directive and national flood policy. The CFRAM Programme, which is being undertaken by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme (13 Dec 2016)

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: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The OPW has completed the acquisition of the proposed site in Macroom for a new Garda station. It has been decided to deliver this Station by means of a Public Private Partnership (PPP), to be managed by the Dept. of Justice and Equality and the NDFA.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I regret the lack of a response to the representation referred to by the Deputy. I am advised by my officials that this was due to the large volume of correspondence being dealt with at the time in this Office due to the unprecedented storms and floods experienced around the country last winter. The area referred to by the Deputy, Turloughmore, County Galway, is not part of any Office...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 383, 384 and 387 together. The OPW is looking for a suitable site for the construction of a new Garda Station in Sligo town. Until a suitable site has been identified it will not be possible to advise on timescales.