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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (22 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: A formal application for funding for works to address the flooding problem in Ardfinnan was submitted to the Office of Public Works by South Tipperary County Council in early September. The application is currently being considered in conjunction with applications submitted by other local authorities in recent weeks for funding for flood mitigation works or studies at specific locations. A...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I am advised by my officials in the Office of Public Works that the OPW (in partnership with Kilkenny County Council) funded a Flood Risk Management Study in respect of flooding problems in various towns in Co. Kilkenny. The consultant's report on the matter is still awaited by OPW.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Since last September Ireland has been caught in and particularly badly affected by the severest global economic and financial crisis of the post-war years which has cost an estimated 59 million jobs worldwide. Domestically, it has had grave consequences for employment, living standards and the public finances, as well as for a now vulnerable banking sector which has only been sustained by...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I thank all Senators who contributed to what has been a mainly constructive debate. I will try to answer as many as possible of the questions raised within the time available. Senator Twomey asked about the status of the reports by an bord snip nua and the Commission on Taxation. Both reports offer recommendations to the Government. Decisions on the matters raised will be made by the...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Minister expects-----

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: It is unclear whether Senator Twomey is interested in my response.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I have not insulted the Senator; I am attempting to reply to his questions.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Senator should listen to the answers I am giving. I am sure he will have further opportunities to raise his objections to the answers.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Minister for Finance has said he expects the institutions which require additional capital to explore all available options for raising such capital. The Government's preference is that private market solutions be found. The banks and building societies benefiting from NAMA are expected to increase the equity component of their capital as the NAMA asset transfers are implemented. The...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The reason measures have been taken with the banks is that if the banks collapse, the economic consequences and hardship would be infinitely more catastrophic than they are at present. That is the sole reason those actions have been taken with the banks.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Office of Public Works staff met with Donegal County Council officials in early summer to discuss how OPW might assist in relation to mitigating future flood risk in Gweedore. It was agreed that the Council would prepare and submit a detailed report of their requirements in this regard. The OPW has not received the report from the Council to date. The OPW recently wrote to all Local...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: EXPO 2010 will take place in Shanghai, China, from 1 May to 31 October, 2010. Under the direction of the nominated Commissioner General for the Irish exhibition, the Office of Public Works was requested to design and manage the construction of the Ireland pavilion. OPW is also overseeing the procurement and installation of the exhibit within the pavilion based on an outline provided by the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has no responsibility in relation to the maintenance of the River Shannon. It would be open to the Commissioners, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 and the Arterial Drainage (Amendment) Act, 1995 to prepare a scheme to prevent or substantially reduce flooding in the Shannon area. However, the possibility of undertaking an Arterial Drainage...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works have leased this property since 1975 on a 35 year lease. The Commissioners are responsible for internal maintenance, and the Landlord responsible for external maintenance. The last Revenue staff left in 2004, moving to new Government offices in Alphonsus Road and Coes Road. In 2005/2006, the building was used to accommodate the Central Statistics Office...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Arising from the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food's decision to reorganise it's local network of offices, the Commissioners of Public Works are liaising with the Department to ensure that the optimum outcome in terms of value for money is achieved in respect of each location where the Department plans to increase services, and in respect of each location where the Department plans...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (6 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The property referred to by the Deputy is in private ownership. The Commissioners of Public Works have no plans to acquire it at the present time.

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (6 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The provision of Court accommodation is, in the first instance, a matter for the Courts Service. The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Courts Service, have appointed an Architect to this project. Consultations have already taken place with local Court users, and it is expected that plans will be prepared by the end of this year. This will enable further consultations to...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The closure of Castleknock Gate from Monday 28 September for a period of a maximum of nine weeks is necessitated by essential works that are required to be carried out at the Mountjoy Cross junction in the Phoenix Park. These works consist of a permanent roundabout to replace the current temporary structure, new drainage works to prevent a recurrence of flooding on the Main Road, laying of a...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (6 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Gate House at Rathcoffey Castle was placed in the guardianship of the State in 1941. Guardianship, as defined in the National Monuments Acts, confers on the Commissioners of Public Works the responsibility for the maintenance of the structure only and does not affect the owner's property rights relating to the property. The guardianship deed did not include provision for a public access...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the Department of Finance, are responsible for management of property under Sections 28, 29, 30 and 31 of the State Property Act; as a result of companies being dissolved, with voluntarily or as a result of being struck off the Companies Register, the assets of the company become vested in the Minister for Finance. The Minister for Finance can,...