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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (12 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that applications under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme have been received from Mayo County Council for projects at Ballina and Foxford Co. Mayo. The applications are currently being assessed and a reply will issue to Mayo County Council in due course. The assessment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flooding Data (12 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has maintenance responsibility for those Catchment Drainage Schemes and Flood Relief Schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995, including the Corrib-Mask-Robe Catchment Drainage Scheme which includes a channel in Cong. The OPW has no responsibility for the maintenance of channels which do not form part of OPW schemes, nor any...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (7 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: Every consideration has been given to the request to provide a Guide Service at Carrigafoyle Castle, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. However, for reasons previously outlined, the Office of Public Works is not in a position to provide this service and is satisfied that the existing access arrangements adequately facilitate those who wish to visit the site.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (7 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) employs permanent and seasonal general operative and maintenance staff in counties Sligo and Leitrim, on an ongoing basis, in the areas of drainage maintenance and National Monuments site maintenance. There are no current plans for additional recruitment to those positions. Notices of open OPW recruitment competitions are available on the Recruitment section...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is currently being progressed by Wexford County Council with funding provided by the Office of Public Works. The current position is as follows - The detailed design phase for both the new bridge installation and flood defences is underway. The required comprehensive surveying to inform the detailed design is being carried out. Ecology...

Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Deputy mentioned some areas such as Cong, which I visited last week. Local authorities have a mechanism under the minor works scheme by which they can apply for funding of up to €500,000 for any of these projects. As regards Cong, which the Deputy specifically mentioned, the local authority is preparing the necessary estimates to submit them to the OPW for funding approval. In...

Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: As regards Deputy Calleary's question, I do not have the figures nationally but it is an ongoing process. For instance, Galway County Council has produced its report and a schedule of works. About eight schemes have been approved and six are in the process of being approved. Approximately 24 more are being worked on at the moment. I do not know if that is reflected all over the country...

Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I thank the Deputy for his kind words. I, too, am acutely aware of the flooding that happened throughout the country last winter. I will cut to the chase. The total funding available to the Office of Public Works for its overall flood risk management programme in 2016 is €80.746 million. This amount includes expenditure on capital flood relief works, drainage maintenance...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: Three hundred areas throughout the country will be determined and put on a priority list. Based on that, projects will be taken in order of priority. The public consultation that will happen in the next three months will determine people's input into that process and will be adopted by local authorities early next year. There is plenty of room for minor works schemes to be carried out to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing the areas at significant risk and impact from flooding is the Office of Public Works, OPW, catchment flood risk assessment and management programme, CFRAM. CFRAM is reaching a stage where we will put it on public display in mid-July. All the preliminary options have been displayed. The Government has announced increased levels in the investment for flood...

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

Seán Canney: Neither the Laune nor the Flesk rivers form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. The OPW therefore has no responsibility for the maintenance of these rivers. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address, and Kerry County...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Government decided on 5 January 2016 to establish the Shannon Flood State Agency Co-ordination Working Group to enhance on-going co-operation across all of the State Agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group is comprised of the following membership and comes under the chairmanship of the Office of Public Works: Office of Public Works; Local Authorities, represented by the...

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

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing the areas at significant risk and impact from flooding is the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Good progress is being made on the CFRAM Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities. The Programme involves...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Inter-Departmental Flood Policy Co-Ordination Group is considering a range of cross sectoral flood risk policy issues, including options for insurance cover for householders. The Group is due to report to me with its recommendations shortly. I will then bring the Group’s report to Government for its consideration as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised that staffing at the site is being kept under review in the context of overall staffing requirements within the Office of Public Works and the operational demands on site. I would hope to visit the Centre at an appropriate time.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the summary position regarding the seven former Garda stations, which are all in State ownership, is as follows: Former Garda Station County Status 1. Ballintubber Roscommon Future use under consideration 2. Ballyforan Roscommon Future use under consideration 3. Ballymoe Galway Future use under consideration 4. Cootehall...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council with funding and advice as appropriate from the Office of Public Works (OPW), and as such, the matters of tender and construction dates will ultimately be decided by the Council. It is acknowledged however that necessary discussions to date relating to technical aspects of the scheme have impacted the program...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that no formal proposal has been received from a child care group for the use of Shanagolden Garda Station. The stated policy in relation to closed Garda Stations, including Shanagolden former Garda Station, is to identify if the property is required/suitable for State use by the Public Sector. If no other State use is identified, the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The location mentioned by the Deputy is part of the tidal reaches of the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme. This scheme was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 and the OPW continues to have a statutory responsibility for its maintenance. Each year the OPW carries out work to approximately 2,000 km of channels and some 200 structures...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The location mentioned by the Deputy is part of the tidal reaches of the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme. This scheme was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 and the OPW continues to have a statutory responsibility for its maintenance. Each year the OPW carries out work to approximately 2,000 km of channels and some 200 structures...