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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: Having identified the property in question for consideration, Meath County Council applied for funding under the Remedial Works element of the 2017 Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme. The application was approved by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland on the 5th December 2019. I have been advised by Meath County Council that it aims to begin the process of engaging...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 and 90 together. This issue relates to a claim by community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors who have been seeking, through their union representatives, the allocation of Exchequer funding to implement a 2008 Labour Court recommendation relating to the provision of a pension scheme. The matter was the subject of extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: In May 2018, I launched 29 Flood Risk Management Plans for the main river basins in Ireland, identifying a total of 118 flood relief projects to protect the main flood risk areas throughout the country.  These Plans and projects are a key part of the overall flood risk management strategy set out in the National Development Plan 2018 - 2027, involving total investment of almost...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: A new Regional Garda station for Sligo was originally proposed by Garda Estates in late 2016.  OPW purchased, on behalf of the Garda Estates request, a site adjacent to an existing OPW owned site used by Social Protection near Sligo town for that purpose.  The Sligo site was to be used for a new Regional Garda Station as part of the Garda PPP bundle.  Sligo was to be a regional...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, the Public Service Agreements (PSAs) provided for agreed redeployment arrangements to apply in the civil service and in other parts of the public service. Redeployment was primarily a mechanism for the transfer of surplus staff to areas where appropriate vacancies exist.  However mobility is now the primary mechanism for staff to move across the Civil...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Roads Maintenance (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: I have asked the Office of Public Works (OPW) to look into this matter and to revert directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is an independent, statutory body which provides professional recruitment and selection services to the civil and public service.  PAS advertised a nationwide Clerical Officer competition in March 2020 to fill vacancies which may arise in the Civil Service.  Vacancies will be filled as and when required by employing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: This response is in respect of the Civil and Public Service only. Since March 2020 Civil Service employers and employees have been finding flexible solutions to address the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.  These include a large proportion of civil and public servants working from home in the first instance, as well as the introduction of staggered hours and extended shift patterns...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Preparations (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: The Office of Public Works has, on behalf of the relevant Government Departments and State agencies, completed a number of construction projects in Dublin Port, Dublin Airport and Rosslare Harbour to ensure that there are sufficient facilities in place to deal with the increase in official checks and controls that will arise as a result of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together. I understand from the Commissioners of Public Works that the accommodation agreements in place between the OPW and the Bar Council relate to licensing arrangements to occupy the Law Library in the Four Courts.  These arrangements are complex and date back to the early 1800s when the original Law...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: The Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, has submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. On foot of the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: In March of this year my department produced the document, DPER principles for remote working during the COVID-19 Crisis, which contains key principles for the large number of staff of the department that have been provided with remote working facilities as part of our response to COVID-19. Since then, my department has developed guidelines for civil service organisations (Working from...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda National Immigration Bureau (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: In consultation with An Garda Siochana, the Office of Public Works has designed new accommodation for An Garda Siochana at Shannon Airport, including the relocation of immigration desks.  In order to progress these works further, preliminary structural work needs to be undertaken by Shannon Airport Authority. The Office of Public Works is awaiting confirmation from Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: In April 2017, the Government agreed the administrative arrangements for a once-off Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme for those primary residential homes that flooded during the flooding event in Winter 2015/2016. The scheme was only applicable to a homeowner’s primary residence that flooded i.e. flood water entered and significantly damaged the building as a result of the flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: This issue relates to a claim by community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors who have been seeking, through their union representatives, the allocation of Exchequer funding to implement a 2008 Labour Court recommendation relating to the provision of a pension scheme. The matter was the subject of extensive discussion at the Community Sector High Level Forum...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (7 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: The Blackpool and Glashaboy Flood Relief Schemes are currently undergoing assessment as part of the Confirmation process by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. This process was instigated in late 2018 but was delayed by the transposition into Irish law of EU EIA Directive 2014/52/EU insofar as the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts are concerned. The Regulations were...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (7 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: Under the provisions of Section 28 of the State Property Act 1954, property held by dissolved companies at the time of dissolution can vest in the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. There are often complex title and other legal issues associated with such properties, particularly given that the interest acquired by the Minister is described as a defeasible interest as it may be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (7 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: A decision will be made shortly in relation to the application for flood relief works on the Templemore to Borrisoleigh Road submitted by Tipperary County Council under the Remedial Works element of the Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (7 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently carrying out cell refurbishment works at Kells Garda Station. These works are due for completion in September 2020. A new two story extension to include 4 new cells, prisoner processing facilities with ancillary rooms and new office accommodation is planned for Navan Garda Station. Tender documents will be issued shortly and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (7 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: I am happy to respond to the Deputy in relation to this matter. I am advised however, that it will take a little time to review and assess any files and documentation relevant to the question and that my Office will respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.