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Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: Cop on.

Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: That is a great soundbite.

Shannon River Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The Deputy was against it then, when he was in government.

Shannon River Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: They would not even put the Deputy on a billboard.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The interdepartmental group has been in place for a year.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: We have done that.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: We have had the memorandum of understanding since last year.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: Not true.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: Yes.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I am grateful for this opportunity to address the House on the subject of flooding and flood risk management. I have listened to most of the debate, which has been informative and constructive. I have taken note of a variety of issues that were raised by Deputies on all sides of the House. Some very constructive and useful ideas have been put forward by Members. The unprecedented...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: You will be aware that I have recently replied to Deputy Dan Neville T.D. on this matter also (PQ 45842/15 refers). Section 28(2) of the State Property Act, 1954 provides for the personal property and land vested in or held in trust by a body corporate immediately prior to its dissolution (other than personal property or land held by such body upon trust for another person) to become the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The river referred to by the Deputy does not form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. The OPW therefore has no responsibility for the maintenance of this river. Glenflesk is one of 300 locations nationwide that is being assessed under the OPW's Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I am advised that there are no specific outstanding flood alleviation/drainage proposals submitted by Kildare Co. Council that request funding by the Office of Public Works (OPW) at this time, other than the proposed Lower Morrell River Flood Relief Scheme, of which, the Deputy is aware. However, the OPW and KCC continue to work in close consultation on the development of the Catchment Flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The Government has agreed to the establishment of a flood forecasting and warning service. A Flood Forecasting and Warning Service is regarded as an important non-structural flood mitigation measure. It will provide early warning that will allow the general public and local authorities to take more effective preventive action to mitigate the impacts of an impending flood. The Office...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 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: Flood Relief Schemes Status (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 277 together. In relation to the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme, a preferred scheme design option was presented at a statutory Public Exhibition which took place from 15 December 2014 to 20 January 2015. All the observations received from concerned parties have been answered. Detailed design of the scheme is underway which will be followed by a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: Section 50 application was introduced through the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act and gave the Commissioners for Public Works for the first time statutory powers in relation to the construction of bridges. This Section required that no local authority, railway company, canal company, or other similar body, and no industrial concern shall construct any new bridge or alter, reconstruct, or restore...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) are leading on and managing the Foynes flood relief project. The Office of Public Works agreed to fund these works and in December 2015 issued approval to the local authority to proceed. I am advised that LCCC is currently finalising formal agreements with stakeholders and a letter of intent has issued to the successful contractor. The Council...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The core strategy to address significant flood risks nationally is the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, the purpose of which is to implement the EU Floods Directive and national flood policy. The current CFRAM Programme, which comprises a number of regional studies based on River Basin Districts, has assessed 300 areas identified...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The core strategy for addressing the significant flood risks in Athlone and in the Shannon River Basin District generally, is the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Athlone is one of 66 locations in the Shannon River Basin District and 300 locations nationwide that are being assessed under the Programme the purpose of which is to...