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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 to 230, inclusive, together. The Commissioners of Public Works have assessed the suitability of accommodation in Ballybay based on the Department of Social Protection's brief of accommodation requirements. The Commissioners currently lease two adjoining buildings in Ballybay which are not considered appropriate for the Department's existing business...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 232 together. Local flooding and coastal erosion issues are matters for Local Authorities to investigate and address in the first instance and Donegal County Council (DCC) may carry out flood mitigation and coastal protection works using its own resources. The Government Decision of 11 February, 2014 allocated total funding of up to €19.6m for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: Income and Admission figures for each of the sites where the Office of Public Works (OPW) provides guided visitor services are set out below. These are currently provisional pending full audit and verification. It should be noted that the OPW does not currently analyse all of its cost overheads for heritage sites taking all inputs into account, as certain expenditures are provided...

Seanad: Report of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Cross-Border Police Co-operation and Illicit Trade: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank Senators for allowing me the opportunity to address the report of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on cross-Border police co-operation and illicit trade. I was pleased to meet the members of the assembly during its recent meeting in Dublin at which the report was discussed. I acknowledge the work of my colleague, Senator Paul Coghlan, who was co-author of the report and...

Seanad: Report of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Cross-Border Police Co-operation and Illicit Trade: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: I wish to echo my gratitude and that of the Government for the work carried out by Senator Paul Coghlan's committee of which Senator Walsh was an integral member. The report has given us plenty of food for thought. The interesting recommendations and findings contained within it will be given due consideration by the Department of Finance, and I am also sure by the Department of Justice and...

Seanad: Report of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Cross-Border Police Co-operation and Illicit Trade: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: The loss of Exchequer revenue is not jargon. It is money for our health system, our schools and for running our public services. The Government is absolutely determined to crack down on this, because it must. From my perspective in the Department of Finance, we must protect every euro and cent that is owed to the Irish taxpayer and we must also support legitimate business. It is important...

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: It took Gerry a lot longer.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: Deputy McDonald should not pretend to care for them.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: It is a pity Deputy McDonald not do it when she was chairman of Sinn Féin.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: Why were they having a kangaroo court?

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: Change the record.

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: But they do not have to go to the Garda station.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently preparing a competition process for a new Boat Permit at Skellig which will be publicly advertised this year. The competition will be advertised extensively in the local press and on the OPW Website and any party who wishes can apply. All applications will be afforded due consideration under the criteria as set out in the application process.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (12 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works have not been requested to compile a list of State-owned land and buildings to be used to provide child care facilities.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: The engineering and environmental studies required for the proposed River Deel (Crossmolina) Flood Relief Scheme are being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and its consultants. A public information day was held in Crossmolina in June 2014 to apprise interested parties of the preferred option, which was generally well received. Consultation was also initiated with relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: The engineering and environmental studies required for the proposed River Deel (Crossmolina) Flood Relief Scheme are being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and its consultants. A public information day was held in Crossmolina in June 2014 to apprise interested parties of the preferred option, which was generally well received. Consultation was also initiated with relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: The engineering and environmental studies required for the proposed River Deel (Crossmolina) Flood Relief Scheme are being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and its consultants. A public information day was held in Crossmolina in June 2014 to apprise interested parties of the preferred option, which was generally well received. Consultation was also initiated with relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (24 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: At the meeting referred to by the Deputy, proposals for flood mitigation works at Station Road and East Bridge, Ballinasloe were discussed. Galway County Council submitted an application to the OPW in 2013 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for €480,000 for works at Station Road. This application was not approved by the OPW and the delegation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: As indicated in my replies to previous Questions on this subject, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has submitted the proposals for the Clare River (Claregalway) scheme for statutory approval by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, as required by the Arterial Drainage Acts. The scheme includes flood alleviation measures in the areas referred to by the Deputy. In order to comply...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (24 Mar 2015)

Simon Harris: In the normal course, the State does not provide general Public Liability Insurance in respect of any of its sites as the State assumes its own risk in relation to visitors to such locations. Where specific third party events involving members of the public at heritage sites in the care of the Commissioners of Public Works are being organised, sponsors are required to provide certain...