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

Seán Canney: OPW technical staff have reviewed the independent report and are considering options in conjunction with local Garda management. In addition OPW is currently considering all options available regarding the acquisition of a suitable site for the construction of a new Garda Station in Sligo town and possible short term office accommodation to allow for the transfer of non operational staff...

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

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that matters relating to custody in Garda Stations is an operational matter and should be referred to the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (8 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The Interdepartmental Flood Policy Coordination Group that I chair is considering the potential costs and benefits associated with the introduction of an individual property protection scheme. The Group will be informed by two pilot projects which are currently underway in Thomastown and Graiguenamanagh in County Kilkenny and Crossmolina in County Mayo. The Group’s work, when...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (8 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The management of problems 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 them to apply for funding under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. Any...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (8 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The Garda Station in question is located in a leased premises. The Office of Public Works is currently engaged in discussions with the Landlord regarding the extent of necessary works to be carried out on the property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following 37 former Garda stations have been sold since 2011 with a total value of €2,895,100 raised for the Exchequer. Garda Stations Cavan Finea former Garda station Cavan Tullyvin former Garda station Clare Carrigaholt former Garda station Clare Labasheeda former Garda station Cork Inchigeela former Garda station...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Expenditure (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The full annual cost of security and maintenance on closed Garda stations in 2015 was €172,468.33. A breakdown of this figure on a county by county basis is not readily available in the time available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Expenditure (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The monthly rental costs incurred in respect of the accommodation provided to An Garda Síochána in Harcourt Square have not varied since 2011 and amount to €411,129 per month. There is no provision for rental penalties under the terms of the leases for the Harcourt Square complex.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The River Feale Certified Drainage Scheme was constructed by the Commissioners of Public Works between 1951 and 1957. The scheme included the dredging of the Cashen Estuary and comprises of 295kms of river channels, 144 kms of flood defence embankments, 338 bridges/culverts, 193 sluice structures and 1 pumping station located on the River Brick, which was constructed in more recent years....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks Conveniences (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works provide public toilet facilities at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. These toilets are well maintained and hygiene standards are checked and recorded regularly by the incumbent concessionaire of the café. It will, in time, be necessary to provide greater toilet capacity to deal with the steadily increasing visitor numbers to the Phoenix Park.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The location referred to by the Deputy forms part of the Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme (CDS) which was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The River Maine CDS consists of 228 km of channel, 96 km of embankment, 130 bridges and 210 sluice outfall structures. The OPW has a statutory responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme. OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (30 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: The works currently being undertaken by the Office of Public Works at St. Brendan’s Oratory, Kilmakedar site are designed to address structural instability in the Monument and a partial collapse in the front wall and a gable wall of the building. The intention of the works is to ensure that these structures do not suffer further collapse and irreversible damage. The project...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (30 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: Planning permission is obtained for works undertaken by the Office of Public Works at National Monuments in State care where appropriate. However, all such works are subject to individual scrutiny under the National Monuments Consent process as defined at Section 14 of the National Monuments Act, 1930, as amended. While public consultation does not form part of the section 14 consent...

Flood Insurance Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: I too thank Deputy Michael McGrath for introducing this Private Members' Bill on the topic of flood insurance and I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this very important issue. Like the Minister, Deputy Noonan, the Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, and other speakers, I am fully aware of the difficulties experienced by certain households and businesses in securing flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address. The Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme is not a grant scheme for individual homeowners or private property owners. It is a scheme under which the OPW may provide funding assistance and support to local authorities to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: A decision was taken by the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group on 18October 2016 to trial the lowering of the lake levels in Lough Allen to help mitigate potential flood risk for this Winter. From the analysis completed, this may have a small positive impact on the extent of certain flood events that might occur during a Winter. A number of meetings and contacts...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: I share the Deputy’s concerns about how some projects can get stuck in the process. There are five stages, the first of which is the feasibility study and preparation of a flood risk management plan. Stage two is public consultation; while stage three is public exhibition, effectively a planning permission phase which has a statutory timeframe. If it comes through public exhibition...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: Flood relief schemes generally are a priority for the Government. We have a whole-of-government approach to them. This scheme is in progress. Sometimes progress is not made as quickly as people would like because there are complex environmental engineering solutions to be found. We have the solutions in place, but we have to have an exhibition, followed by a tender process. I take on...

Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (24 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: The money budgeted for for the scheme is built into our profiles of expenditure for the period 2016 to 2020. It is in place in the overall capital investment plan of €430 million and will be allocated when the project comes on stream.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Ballymakeera-Ballyvourney scheme is at outline design stage where the preferred options of the scheme are being finalised. As the River Sullane has a history of freshwater pearl mussels which have protected status as an annex II listed species under the EU habitats directive, an environmental survey was carried out to establish...