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Banking Crisis: Motion (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I wish to share time with the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Power, and Deputies Mattie McGrath and Niall Blaney. I am pleased to speak to the House this evening on behalf of the Minister for Finance to elaborate further on the Government's comprehensive approach to framing an inquiry into the banking sector. The Minister indicated that he will participate in this debate tomorrow. I move...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Following flooding, in February 2008, of the railway line running between Limerick and Ennis at Ballycar, OPW Engineers met with Iarnród Éireann officials, at their request, to discuss the matter. OPW's environmental consultants for the Ennis Flood Relief Scheme were subsequently requested to submit a costed proposal for a flood study of the area at Ballycar. A proposal and quotation to...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works does not provide compensation for losses sustained to property as a result of flooding. However, in recognition of the devastation suffered by people due to the recent flooding, the Government has launched a Humanitarian Assistance Scheme, which is being administered by the Community Welfare Service on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs. The aim...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Government has decided to defer the proposed decentralisation moves to Carlow and Mullingar for further consideration until 2011. Any matters relating to the sites in question will be clarified following that consideration.

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The provision of court accommodation is, in the first instance, a matter for the Courts Service. Preliminary plans have been prepared for the refurbishment and extension of the Courthouse in Waterford, taking account of initial discussions with the Judiciary locally, staff, and court users. Further consultations regarding these plans will be undertaken in January 2010. It is intended to...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: OPW and the Purchaser agreed to carry out certain works on the premises prior to closing the sale. OPW has discharged its responsibilities, but the Purchaser has yet to carry out the works he agreed. OPW will complete the sale when the Purchaser has executed these works.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Detailed design of the second and final phase of the overall Fermoy flood relief project, including the Fermoy South and South West schemes, is currently under way and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2010, after which the procurement process for the appointment of a civil engineering contractor will be commenced. The contractor is expected to be appointed in late 2010 or...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: A Flood Risk Management Study of Portarlington identified a preferred option for a flood relief scheme. In the light of the publication of the Guidelines for Planning Authorities "The Planning System and Flood Risk Management", it is incumbent on the Local Authorities to consider flood risk and development needs of the town. On completion of this examination, I expect the Local Authorities...

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The provision of Court accommodation is, in the first instance, a matter for the Courts Service. Preliminary plans have been prepared for the refurbishment and extension of the Courthouse in Waterford, taking account of initial discussions with the Judiciary locally, staff, and court users. Further consultations regarding these plans will be undertaken in January 2010. It is intended to...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works captured a considerable amount of aerial survey data for the River Shannon from Boyle to Athlone during the period of the flooding events of 2009. OPW has requested local authorities, in the areas affected, to submit all available information on the flood events of November 2009. In addition, OPW has received further relevant data from other State agencies and the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I would like to take this opportunity to update the Deputy on my remarks to the House on November 24th, 2009 during the severe flooding that affected certain parts of the country at that time. Since I spoke on that occasion, the Government has undertaken a number of initiatives to address the situation. The most pressing issue at the time was to provide assistance to those immediately...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works is currently awaiting a response from the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to the ecologist's report regarding the proposed flood mitigation works.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works completed a confidential technical report on the Cairn Trade Centre building in Kiltimagh for the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. It is my understanding that this report has recently been furnished to the owners of the building, IRD Kiltimagh Ltd, by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Banking Crisis: Motion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The person in question completed an apprenticeship with the Office of Public Works in January 2009. He was subsequently engaged on a fixed term contract which expired on the 7 January 2010. In view of the Government moratorium on recruitment, which came into effect in March 2009, the contract of employment could not be considered for renewal or extension, and the person was advised...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Following recent flooding in County Galway, a Joint OPW / Galway County Council Working Group was set up that is tasked with arranging for the collection of flood level data, assessing the damage caused by the recent flooding, and identifying interim flood mitigation measures. At its first meeting in December, the Group identified an initial action programme which includes a review of the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Following the severe flooding in many areas of Galway, a joint OPW and Galway County Council Working Group was set up in December to identify areas where localised minor flood mitigation works might be feasible. The aim will be to progress, as quickly as possible, in the short-term, through the minor flood relief works scheme, for which applications have been invited from Galway County...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: At present, a number of agencies, including the ESB, relevant local authorities and Waterways Ireland have a specific statutory function or a responsibility in relation to the control and management of the Shannon basin and its water levels. Future management of the Shannon must take account of relevant EU legislation relating to rivers, in particular, the Water Framework Directive and the...

Seanad: National Archives (20 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Senator Quinn raised many important subjects and they are far more extensive than I can possibly deal with in a reply of this kind. Perhaps he should seek a much fuller debate. The National Archives holds the records of the modern Irish State, which document its historical evolution. It also holds a substantial number of records pre-dating that. With the National Library, it is the main...

Seanad: National Archives (20 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: When one discusses an issue, it is always easy to look for defects, deficiencies, shortcomings and flaws. However, there is very spacious accommodation for readers in the National Archives. They are served well and relatively quickly compared to other archives with which I am familiar in other parts of Europe.