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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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

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: 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: 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...