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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The current permanent staffing on the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme is 4. It is hoped to recruit an additional 4 seasonal workers to this scheme during the summer months, subject to the availability of the necessary funding. These posts would be publicly advertised.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: An Garda Síochána has confirmed that the property in question is an operational Garda station.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 to 215, inclusive, together. The information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated. A comprehensive response will issue to the Deputy on the above questions directly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works submitted the proposals for the River Clare (Claregalway) Flood relief scheme, which includes works at the location referred to by the Deputy, to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for statutory approval by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in accordance with the requirements of the Arterial Drainage Acts. The Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works commenced a planning process in August 2014 to relocate the Dublin City Mortuary and the State Pathologist into newly refurbished premises at the former Whitehall Garda Station Dublin 9. Following full consideration of the views of local residents and local representatives the planning process was completed and a decision taken in late 2014 that the development, as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: Limerick City and County Council submitted applications for funding for projects at Askeaton and Ballysteen under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. With regard to Askeaton, the OPW last week requested additional information from the Council in relation to the application. When this information is received the application will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The current position with regard to the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme is that the procurement process to appoint a civil works contractor has been delayed due to a legal challenge at the pre-qualifying first stage by a contractor who has not been placed on the list of contractors from whom bids will be invited. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently taking legal advice on this matter...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (22 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The establishment of a new National Flood Forecasting and Flood Warning Service was proposed in a report on a Strategic Review of Options for Flood Forecasting and Flood Warning in Ireland, prepared for the Office of Public Works. Following consultation with relevant Departments and Agencies the OPW, in consultation with Met Eireann, has proposed the introduction of a new interim...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Decentralisation Programme Expenditure (22 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: All leases taken by the Commissioners of Public Works under the 2003 Decentralisation Programme were allocated to the designated Departments or Agencies and occupied by staff assigned to the various locations, some initially in advance offices in short term accommodation pending completion of permanent offices and others in long term leased accommodation. The property details sought have...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: Nationalised debts.

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy McCarthy giving me the opportunity to address the House on this matter. I also thank him for his kind words. We have had an opportunity engage in a number of schemes in west Cork over the past number of months and I am pleased the Clonakilty scheme is progressing, as is the Skibbereen scheme. Along with Deputy McCarthy's Oireachtas colleagues, I was grateful to meet with the...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I am very happy to give Deputy McCarthy that assurance. This scheme is a priority for the OPW and for me. I genuinely feel the Bandon scheme, along with the Skibbereen and the Clonakilty schemes, will result in significant flood mitigation for the people of west Cork. They are three exciting projects and I want to see all three underway. I can certainly understand the frustration....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: Responsibility for identifying appropriate measures to address damage to coastal defence infrastructure at Maghera Beach, Glenties rests with Donegal County Council in the first instance. It is open to the Council to utilise its own resources, or to avail of funding that might be available from other sources to deal with the issue. However, the Office of Public Works (OPW) would...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: At present there are no plans to erect a fence around the Castletown Demesne, Celbridge, Co Kildare.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I am advised that the Commissioners of Public Works are not aware of any court case regarding a right of way at Castletown Demesne, Celbridge, County Kildare.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greek Election Result (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to give my initial view and the view of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, on the consequences of the recent elections in Greece and thank the Senator for providing me with the opportunity to do so. While he has acknowledged that it is only 48 hours since the elections and that the new Government was only formed yesterday afternoon, it is timely and important that...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greek Election Result (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I agree with Senator Bradford. I too was encouraged by the op-ed from the now Greek Prime Minister in the Financial Timeslast Wednesday. While I do not agree with every word he wrote, I welcome the fact that he referred to wanting to engage, work constructively, make debt sustainable and seek restructuring. This attitude of wanting to work with partners in Europe is what the Minister,...

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Report Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 1:In page 11, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following:“(3) In relation to times before the coming into operation of the Companies Act 2014 references in this Act to any provision of that Act have effect as references to the corresponding provisions of any enactment to be repealed by that Act.”.I thank Deputies for their assistance in getting the...

Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Report Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The comments of both Deputies are constructive and fair. As I tried to outline in my opening remarks, there are timing issues with this Bill, with the new Companies Act and the need to cross our t's and dot our i's to ensure cross-application takes place where necessary and a "copy and paste" takes place where it would be better. Consultation with the Attorney General on that has led to a...