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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: In March 2014, the OPW reported the required flood maps for 50 of the 300 Areas for Further Assessment (AFAs). This included the reporting of the maps for the Lee, Dodder and FEM-FRAM Pilot CFRAM Projects. The OPW has engaged with the European Commission on an ongoing basis since 2013 in relation to the progress in Ireland with regard to producing and submitting its map requirements in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: Expenditure by the Office of Public Works in the period 2004 to the end of June 2016 on flood relief activities and measures amounts to approximately €402 million, of which €292 million relates to expenditure on major flood relief schemes. A breakdown of this expenditure on major schemes is shown by county in the table below. The remaining €110 million is made up of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has no role or function in relation to the oversight or regulation of insurance matters. The provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is a commercial matter for insurance companies and is based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept and adequate provisioning to meet those risks. In March 2014, a Memorandum of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 517 and 519 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has no role or function in relation to the oversight or regulation of insurance matters. The provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is a commercial matter for insurance companies and is based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept and adequate provisioning...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: Good progress is being made on the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the Office of Public Works (OPW) working in partnership with the local authorities. The Programme involves the production of predictive flood mapping for 300 locations nationwide (Areas for Further Assessment or AFAs), the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Interdepartmental Meetings (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Inter-Departmental Flood Policy Co-ordination Group did not meet between 2011 and 2014. In July 2015 the Group was reconvened as the National CFRAM Programme approached the stage of preparation of Flood Risk Management Plans, which would in turn require the consideration of whole-of-Government responses to flood risk. The Group met on 3 occasions in 2015 and presented an interim...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: Expenditure by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in the period 2011 to the end of June 2016 on capital flood relief measures and activities amounts to approximately €234 million, of which €197.4 million relates to major flood relief schemes, OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation & Coastal Protection Scheme and on the funding provided to Local Authorities for storm damage repair...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: This area does not 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 maintenance, nor any authority to carry out any works there. Flood problems, in the first instance, are a matter for each local authority to investigate and address. Kerry...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Bullying in the Workplace (19 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that, in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice of the Workplace Relations Commission, all matters relating to such cases are confidential. In the circumstances, it would be inappropriate for me to make any comment on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (14 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works own and lease the following three properties in County Kildare that are currently not in use. 1. Former Garda Station, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. The property is State-owned and under consideration for disposal. 2. Former Community Welfare Service Office, Newbridge. This leased property became surplus to requirements following the introduction of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (14 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: In response to the Deputy's previous question on this matter I stated, on 8th June 2016, that the examination of the legal issues in relation to the waiving of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform’s interest in the land at Knockmitten Park, in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, to South Dublin County Council, was substantially complete, and that the matter was expected to be finalised...

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

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently undertaking the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme throughout the country. The Programme involves an assessment of 300 locations nationwide including 90 coastal locations, the mapping of potentially significant flood risk areas and the production of flood risk management options and plans. These draft Flood Risk...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (13 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that 90 applications have been submitted by 18 local authorities since November 2015 which are listed in the following table. All details of funding approved under the above scheme for each local authority from 2009 to date is available at: The commencement and progression of any works for which funding is approved is a matter for each...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (13 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated. A detailed response will issue directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Architectural Heritage (12 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: Following the transfer of Altamont House into State care the Office of Public Works commenced work to upgrade security and to protect the fabric of this historic property. These works to date have cost in the region of €43k. The roof of the house requires refurbishment and a planning application was lodged with the Local Authority recently. It is also necessary to upgrade toilet and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Architectural Heritage (12 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am pleased to inform you that following a review of this request the Office of Public Works will facilitate access to Gallarus Castle on 23rd July subject to the usual terms and conditions that apply to such events. The Office of Public Works will be in contact with the organisers to finalise the details.

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...