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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: A decision was taken by the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group on 18October 2016 to trial the lowering of the lake levels in Lough Allen to help mitigate potential flood risk for this Winter. From the analysis completed, this may have a small positive impact on the extent of certain flood events that might occur during a Winter. A number of meetings and contacts...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (30 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: The works currently being undertaken by the Office of Public Works at St. Brendan’s Oratory, Kilmakedar site are designed to address structural instability in the Monument and a partial collapse in the front wall and a gable wall of the building. The intention of the works is to ensure that these structures do not suffer further collapse and irreversible damage. The project...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (30 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: Planning permission is obtained for works undertaken by the Office of Public Works at National Monuments in State care where appropriate. However, all such works are subject to individual scrutiny under the National Monuments Consent process as defined at Section 14 of the National Monuments Act, 1930, as amended. While public consultation does not form part of the section 14 consent...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following 37 former Garda stations have been sold since 2011 with a total value of €2,895,100 raised for the Exchequer. Garda Stations Cavan Finea former Garda station Cavan Tullyvin former Garda station Clare Carrigaholt former Garda station Clare Labasheeda former Garda station Cork Inchigeela former Garda station...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Expenditure (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The full annual cost of security and maintenance on closed Garda stations in 2015 was €172,468.33. A breakdown of this figure on a county by county basis is not readily available in the time available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Expenditure (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The monthly rental costs incurred in respect of the accommodation provided to An Garda Síochána in Harcourt Square have not varied since 2011 and amount to €411,129 per month. There is no provision for rental penalties under the terms of the leases for the Harcourt Square complex.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The River Feale Certified Drainage Scheme was constructed by the Commissioners of Public Works between 1951 and 1957. The scheme included the dredging of the Cashen Estuary and comprises of 295kms of river channels, 144 kms of flood defence embankments, 338 bridges/culverts, 193 sluice structures and 1 pumping station located on the River Brick, which was constructed in more recent years....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks Conveniences (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works provide public toilet facilities at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. These toilets are well maintained and hygiene standards are checked and recorded regularly by the incumbent concessionaire of the café. It will, in time, be necessary to provide greater toilet capacity to deal with the steadily increasing visitor numbers to the Phoenix Park.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The location referred to by the Deputy forms part of the Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme (CDS) which was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The River Maine CDS consists of 228 km of channel, 96 km of embankment, 130 bridges and 210 sluice outfall structures. The OPW has a statutory responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme. OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (8 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The Interdepartmental Flood Policy Coordination Group that I chair is considering the potential costs and benefits associated with the introduction of an individual property protection scheme. The Group will be informed by two pilot projects which are currently underway in Thomastown and Graiguenamanagh in County Kilkenny and Crossmolina in County Mayo. The Group’s work, when...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (8 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The management of problems of coastal protection in the area indicated is a matter for Fingal County Council in the first instance. The Council must assess the problem and, if it is considered that specific measures and works are required, it is open to them to apply for funding under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. Any...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (8 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The Garda Station in question is located in a leased premises. The Office of Public Works is currently engaged in discussions with the Landlord regarding the extent of necessary works to be carried out on the property.

Flood Prevention Measures: Motion [Private Members] (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I thank Members for their contributions to this debate. I also endorse amendment No. 2 proposed by the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, earlier in this constructive debate. The Government cannot solve all the flooding problems overnight, which we and the people would like to do, but more importantly, we cannot do it alone. Dutch experts have benchmarked our approach to flood risk...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: There are nine former coastguard cottages in Crosshaven, Co. Cork in State ownership, seven of which have been identified for disposal. The necessary legal documentation has been submitted to the Chief State Solicitor's Office who are preparing the Contracts for Sale. The properties will be sold by public auction during the first half of 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme Eligibility (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The application received from Wicklow County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for funding to undertake a project at North Beach, Arklow has been assessed by the Office of Public Works and is not eligible for funding under the scheme as it does not meet the scheme criteria. The works proposed relate to maintenance works on an existing structure...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing areas of potentially significant risk from flooding is the OPW’s Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Three hundred locations nationwide are being assessed under the Programme, the purpose of which is to implement the EU Floods Directive and national flood policy. The CFRAM Programme, which is being undertaken by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: A review of the Minor Works Scheme is currently underway with a view to examining the criteria for consideration within the Scheme, including for example the various thresholds for the assessment of benefit and the financial limits for applications under the Scheme. The review, which includes consultations with Local Authorities, is examining any potential improvements, administrative or...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The OPW has completed the acquisition of the proposed site in Macroom for a new Garda station. It has been decided to deliver this Station by means of a Public Private Partnership (PPP), to be managed by the Dept. of Justice and Equality and the NDFA.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I regret the lack of a response to the representation referred to by the Deputy. I am advised by my officials that this was due to the large volume of correspondence being dealt with at the time in this Office due to the unprecedented storms and floods experienced around the country last winter. The area referred to by the Deputy, Turloughmore, County Galway, is not part of any Office...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 383, 384 and 387 together. The OPW is looking for a suitable site for the construction of a new Garda Station in Sligo town. Until a suitable site has been identified it will not be possible to advise on timescales.