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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works is implementing a programme of Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) studies based on river catchment areas. These studies make co-ordinated, integrated assessments of all the significant flood risk factors. The results of the studies will be used to formulate long-term plans for addressing the key flood risks identified for each catchment area....

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Under a scheme introduced in 2009, the Office of Public Works wrote to all Local Authorities seeking prioritised applications for funding for localised minor flood mitigation works that the Authorities propose to undertake. In 2010 to date, a number of applications have been submitted by Wicklow County Council and one application has been submitted by Carlow County Council. These are...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (23 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Arrangements to transfer the property to the Health Service Executive are nearing completion. As the Commissioners of Public Works have given an undertaking to transfer the property to the HSE, it would not be appropriate to agree to any other uses.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (23 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has commissioned an information leaflet for Grianán of Aileach, which will be available for distribution locally later this year. New information panels on site are being erected. Discussions are taking place with Donegal County Council about upgrading both the carpark and directional signage that fall under the ambit of the County Council. Further discussions...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (23 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Courts Service is responsible for the provision and maintenance of Courthouses. The Office of Public Works acts as agent for the Courts Service. Plans were prepared for the refurbishment of Carndonagh Courthouse last year. However, in light of the economic downturn, it was not possible to proceed with this project. In order to prepare the plans, it was necessary to carry out some...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Under a scheme introduced in 2009, the Office of Public Works wrote to all Local Authorities seeking prioritised applications for funding for localised minor flood mitigation works that the Authorities propose to undertake. A number of applications have been submitted by Clare County Council, including two in respect of mitigation works in Ennis. The two applications submitted do not relate...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (23 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The information requested is not held by the Commissioners in a readily accessible format. The Commissioners are, however, collating the information and will make it available to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Under a scheme introduced in 2009, the Office of Public Works wrote to all Local Authorities seeking prioritised applications for funding for localised minor flood mitigation works that the Authorities propose to undertake. Cork County Council has submitted a number of applications to date, including two applications for flood relief works at Clonakilty. These applications are currently...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The production of tender documentation for the works at Clonark Garda Station is well advanced and it is expected that competitive bids will be sought within the next 6 weeks approx. It is expected that the required works to the station will be substantially completed by the end of this year.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (25 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The OPW is very aware of the importance of being prepared for a flood event, and of putting in place appropriate measures to mitigate, at a household level, the worst effects and damages. With this in mind, a website, information leaflet and communications campaign entitled PLAN PREPARE PROTECT was initiated in 2005. There is valuable information for members of the public, householders and...

Banking System: Motion (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I refer to the statement made by Deputy Ring and I wonder whether his decibel levels sometimes breach health and safety standards, especially for those sitting next to him. I am long enough in the building to remember the support the Fine Gael and Labour Party Government had to give AIB in 1985 in respect of the ICI operation. That was supported by the then Opposition. I welcome the...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works is responsible for Brú Na Bóinne which is a designated World Heritage Site. Direct expenditure by the Office of Public Works on management and related works is as follows: Year 2006 2007* 2008 2009 Amount €1,312,425.82 €2,159,237.00 €1,621,628.15 €1,433,031.83 *Includes vehicle (buses) replacement costs. Brú Na Bóinne – Number of Visitors...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: As part of the normal management of the Park tree surveys are carried out to identify trees which are dangerous to the public. As a result of a recent survey 31 broadleaf trees were felled as they were judged to be in a dangerous condition. The trees suffered from a range of tree diseases or were structurally unstable and posed a serious danger to public safety. A programme of woodland...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Park Rangers Unit actively work to deter individuals from drinking in the Phoenix Park, and liaise closely with the Gardaí to remove such individuals. Small barbecues are permitted in the Park at designated picnic areas, and these are monitored closely by the Ranger Unit.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Having regard to the ongoing rationalisation programme of the State Property Portfolio, the Office of Public Works is considering the long term use of the State owned property on the Kells Road, Navan, which is a valuable and strategic site. The property options include whether or not to retain the existing buildings, that are is in need of major refurbishment. Accordingly, allowing the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 to 175, inclusive, together. The Government has allocated approximately €68.3M towards Flood Risk Management in 2010. This includes €50M for Capital Flood Risk activities and approximately €18.3M for ongoing Drainage Maintenance and Hydrometric activities. Under the 2010 Capital allocation, OPW has made an initial sum of €6M available for the Minor...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The matter raised by the Deputy is currently being investigated and as soon as information is available it will be forwarded directly to him.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Under the 2010 Capital allocation, OPW has made an initial sum of €6m available for the Minor Flood and Coastal Erosion Works Programme initiated in 2009. Based on assessments completed by OPW of applications received from Local Authorities to date, €5.43m has been allocated to 12 Local Authorities for measures to address localised flooding problems in 52 inland areas. In addition,...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The wind / solar lamp standards were temporarily placed at the Mountjoy Roundabout for health and safety reasons for the purpose of illuminating the construction works area at night during the recent refurbishment works to the roundabout. As works on site are now completed, with the installation of the new five headed gas lamps and up lighters to the centre of the roundabout, the wind /...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (30 Mar 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The newly refurbished roundabout at the Mountjoy junction, Phoenix Park has been designed and constructed to ensure speed of oncoming traffic entering the roundabout is reduced. The new 5-headed gas lamp centrepiece and electric up lighters illuminate the roundabout at night. The outer edge of the roundabout is clearly delineated with solar powered road studs, which automatically illuminate...