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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: The core strategy for addressing the significant flood risks nationally is the Office of Public Works’ (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Lanesborough Power Station is an Individual Risk Receptor (IRR) and Cloondara (or Clondra) is an Area for Further Assessment (AFA) in the Shannon River Basin District being assessed under the Shannon CFRAM study....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 and 128 together. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated. A detailed response will issue directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (26 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is not responsible for the bridges mentioned in this question. The maintenance of and any necessary upgrading work on these bridges is the responsibility of Donegal County Council.

Ireland's Stability Programme Update April 2016: Statements (27 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to have an opportunity to discuss the stability programme update. I thank Deputies from all sides who contributed to the debate. I would like first to address Deputy Mary Lou McDonald's concern in regard to a point made by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton. I will attempt to reiterate the point he was making, which is an important one, namely,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (27 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: Local flooding issues are in the first instance, a matter for the relevant local authority to investigate and address. Local authorities are also responsible for maintaining flood alleviation works they undertake. The Office of Public Works operates a Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. This administrative Scheme's eligibility criteria, including a requirement that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (27 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works would be happy to engage with the delegation concerned. A meeting can be arranged by contacting the Office of Public Works’ regional office at Government Offices, Hebron Road, Kilkenny.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (27 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: The core strategy for addressing the significant flood risks nationally, 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...

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: Hear, hear.

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and the Government, I thank Deputies from all sides of this House for the wide range of contributions that have been made throughout this debate. The level of engagement from all sides recognises that this is an issue on which there is cross-party concern and one, I hope, on which we can generate cross-party...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (28 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: It is a matter in the first instance, for each local authority to identify, investigate and address priority areas of their coastlines considered to be under significant threat from erosion. It is open to Kerry County Council to undertake coastal erosion remedial works using its own resources. If necessary, it may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (28 Apr 2016)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has not received a report of the damage mentioned. In the context of the OPW’s legal responsibilities it is making enquiries into the matter and will make contact with the person mentioned.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (4 May 2016)

Simon Harris: A key-holding arrangement is in place at Carrigafoyle Castle, Co. Kerry and this year access for the public is being facilitated from 1 May to 30September, a total of five months. It is considered that this will adequately facilitate any summer and early autumn visitors who wish to visit the site. It is not considered advisable to extend opening arrangements later in the year because of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (4 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The core strategy for addressing the significant flood risks nationally, and in the Shannon River Basin District generally, is the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. There are 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (4 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure. Many of these properties reverted to the Office of Public Works (OPW) to identify an alternative State use or manage their disposal. The policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW) with regard to non-operational (vacant) Garda Stations is to: 1. Identify if the property is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (4 May 2016)

Simon Harris: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated. A detailed response will issue directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available. As soon as the data is collated it is proposed to issue the detailed responses to PQ 8895 and PQ 8459 simultaneously.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (4 May 2016)

Simon Harris: It is a matter in the first instance for Kerry County Council (KCC) to identify, investigate and address priority areas of its coastline considered to be under significant threat from erosion. It is open to KCC to undertake coastal erosion remedial works using its own resources. If necessary, it may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments for funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (4 May 2016)

Simon Harris: I refer to my reply to the previous question on this same matter answered on 14 April 2016. Dublin City Council (DCC) was the Contracting Authority for the works carried out in the Clanmoyle Estate with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). It is for DCC as the Contracting Authority in the first instance to consider this matter and the Council has informed the OPW that it...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (4 May 2016)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has no role or function in relation to the oversight or regulation of insurance matters. The provision of insurance cover, the level of premiums charged and the policy terms applied are matters for individual insurers. As I informed the Deputy in reply to his question on 14 April last on this subject, the Taoiseach, Tanaiste and other Ministers,...

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Simon Harris: I am delighted to have such attention for my wrap-up speech. On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank Deputies on all sides of the House for their contributions to this useful and constructive debate on crime. It is clear that there is much common ground between us on the need to continue to resource An Garda Síochána and protect our urban and rural communities....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (5 May 2016)

Simon Harris: Kildare County Council (KCC), in consultation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), engaged consulting engineers to carry out a Full Feasibility Study, Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Lower Morrell River and the surrounding river catchment in order to resolve the outstanding localised flooding issues in the Straffan area. A Steering Group which...