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Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Oct 2015)

Simon Harris: I saw it on "Reeling in the Years".

Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Oct 2015)

Simon Harris: I am very aware of it.

Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Oct 2015)

Simon Harris: It was the Revenue Commissioners.

Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Oct 2015)

Simon Harris: Mary Hanafin was in favour of it.

Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Oct 2015)

Simon Harris: That is true.

Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Oct 2015)

Simon Harris: That is just not true.

Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Oct 2015)

Simon Harris: We did not charge €500.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (3 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339 and 340 together. Good progress is being made on the national Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme which is the principal vehicle for implementing the EU Floods Directive and forms the strategic focus of national flood risk management policy. Engineering consultants have been appointed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (3 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: The channel referred to by the Deputy is part of the Inny Arterial Drainage Scheme which was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The OPW continues to have a statutory responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme. Each year the OPW carries out work to approximately 2,000 km of channels and about 200 structures around the country as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (3 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated. A detailed response will issue to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (3 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has submitted the proposals for the Clare River (Claregalway) flood relief scheme for statutory approval or Confirmation by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, as required by the Arterial Drainage Acts. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has completed its consideration of a report which it commissioned on a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Decentralisation Programme Data (5 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: There has been a number of decentralisation programmes. The Commissioners of Public Works advise that there are two locations, as set out below, in County Cork where such accommodation has been provided. Information relating to staff numbers would be a matter for the building occupants. The Commissioners are not aware of any proposals to relocate staff or the occupying bodies from either...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: The Flood Relief Scheme in Waterford City is being delivered by Waterford City Council with funding being provided by the Office of Public Works. The Scheme offers protection from both tidal and fluvial (river) flooding. Phase 1 of the overall Scheme was completed in 2011 and works on Phases 2, 3 and 4 is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016. The response to the Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: Procurement by The Office of Public Works of Capital Works Contractors complies with the procedures and requirements of the Department of FinanceCapital Works Management Framework (CWMF) which is the system within which all public sector bodies must operate. Following the award of a contract, the Office of Public Works ensures that all the Conditions of Contract are observed. The provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: The former Garda Station at Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny was sold at a public auction on the 28thJuly 2015 for the sum of €132,000. The proceeds of this sale, similar to receipts from the disposal of other surplus State properties, are treated in the Vote of the Office of Public Works as Appropriations-in-Aid and are paid directly into the Exchequer. It is neither possible nor appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (11 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: Galway County Council has submitted an application for funding to the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Minor Flood Mitigation and Coastal Protection Scheme for works at this location. The application is being assessed at present and the OPW will issue a response to the Council shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: Under its Major Capital Works Programme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has over 30 major flood relief projects at various stages from initial design to works construction. These schemes are carried out with the OPW as the Contracting Authority or in some cases with the relevant Local Authority as the Contracting Authority with funding being provided by the OPW. Flood Relief Schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: The location referred to by the Deputy forms part of the Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme which was carried by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The OPW continues to have a statutory responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme. Works were carried out on this channel in late 2014 to facilitate the strengthening of the adjacent Flood Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Architectural Heritage (12 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: Following a recent procurement process, a firm of conservation architects has been appointed to complete a Conservation and Management Plan for the Moran’s Mill site at Bunadober, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. The architects are currently in the research phase for the preparation of the Conservation and Management Plan. Once they have completed this, they will proceed with the direct...

Seanad: Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (12 Nov 2015)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to present the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 to this House. At the outset, it should be noted that this Bill is very much of a technical nature and is designed primarily to address certain national and international obligations arising from a number of issues associated with the EU financial services legislative and transposition agenda. There is also a technical...