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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255, 257 and 361 together. The Office of Public Works is advancing a programme of Flood Risk Management measures in co-operation with other relevant Departments and the Local Authorities. OPW has a programme of works at various stages of design and execution to deal with localised flood risk from rivers. These are being undertaken in partnership with the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has prepared a flood relief scheme for Carlow which is broken into three stand alone phases. As the works in Phase A (consisting of works on the east bank of the Barrow River, North of its confluence with the Burrin River, and also works along the North bank of the Burrin River) are in the same area of the town as elements of the proposed Main Drainage Scheme, it...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258, 259, 317 and 342 together. The Department of Social and Family Affairs are providing assistance to people, arising from the recent flooding emergencies through the Community Welfare Officer Network. I do not have any information on the amount, if any of humanitarian aid allocated by Local Authorities.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 together. A request for funding based on a Consultant's report has been received. OPW is not satisfied, on the basis of the information currently available, that there is a sustainable case to provide funding for the works proposed. A meeting is being arranged with Council Officials to discuss the matter.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Commencement of these projects will depend on the availability of resources and the priority accorded to the project by the Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Tenders for the construction of a new Garda Station at Castleisland, Co. Kerry are under consideration at present. Commencement of this project will depend on the availability of resources and the priority accorded to the project by the Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: There are no specific plans at present to provide additional facilities at Maynooth Castle having regard to visitor numbers and funding priorities generally.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works does not have a maintenance responsibility in relation to the Kealnagower River and does not propose to undertake works to the wall in question.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The feasibility study has now been completed and the report is currently being finalised. The study found that the cost of the works required to the embankments would outweigh the benefits that would accrue. In view of this finding, and the fact that no dwellings are protected by the structures, the carrying out of the works by the Commissioners of Public Works cannot be justified having...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Significant repair works were carried out at the Round Tower at Grangefertagh in 2003. Apart from ongoing maintenance, there are no plans for further repair works in the immediate future.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Decentralisation Implementation Group has recently provided Government with a report on the current status of the decentralisation programme. Policy in regard to the programme will be clarified when Government has completed its examination of this report and other information currently being compiled. I will be in a better position at that stage to advise in relation to the Roscommon...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Decentralisation Implementation Group has recently provided Government with a report on the current status of the decentralisation programme. Policy in regard to the programme will be clarified when Government has completed its examination of this report and other information currently being compiled. I will be in a better position at that stage to advise in relation to the Claremorris...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: A scheme has been prepared by the Commissioners of Public Works. Mornington is one of a number of schemes which the Commissioners are planning. Progress with these schemes will depend on the availability of funds for Flood Risk Management measures, and will be decided in the light of the budget provisions.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Durrow Abbey House and lands were purchased in 2003. The amount of money spent on the property each year since that date is as follows: Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 to date Amount â'¬148,367 â'¬565,481 â'¬358,660 â'¬547,614 â'¬156,374 Works to date include the renovation of the Church, the relocation of the High Cross, the commissioning and launching of the Durrow Conservation...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Following contact between the Office of Public Works and Mayo County Council, works to the existing storm drainage system were identified as a possible option to alleviate the flooding problem. As responsibility for this system lies with the Council, it is a matter for that authority to address.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The flood study referred to was prepared by OPW in consultation with the Council. The study has identified works to deal with the risk of flooding to existing housing, which are considered technically, economically and environmentally viable. Discussions with the Council have commenced with the intention of advancing the works to construction stage. The provision of funding for the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Kildare Co. Council has engaged Consulting Engineers to progress the recommendations of the Johnstown Flood Relief Study to detailed design stage. Officials at the Office of Public Works are participating with the Council on a project Steering Committee, which is overseeing the project.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: A decision will be made on the allocation of funding for the proposed Fermoy Flood Relief Scheme when the expenditure review, which is currently under way in the course of the preparation of the Budget is completed.

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (25 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I strongly support the counter-motion put forward by the Government. Our economic difficulties may have specific domestic characteristics, but they do not exist in isolation. As a small, open economy external developments have a major impact and the global rise in commodity prices has contributed to an erosion of consumer spending power. The appreciation in the exchange rate has also...

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (25 Sep 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Government has taken four actions recently to address some of the difficulties. First, it is bringing forward the budget to mid-October, following some of the economies announced in July.