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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Harbours and Piers (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland that they have no title to Kilkeveragh Pier in Portmagee, Co. Kerry. My officials have made extensive enquiries on your behalf and I am satisfied that my office has no responsibility for this Pier.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The flood defence embankment referred to by the Deputy does not form part of an Office of Public Works Arterial Drainage Scheme and as such this Office is not responsible for its maintenance. I am advised that the embankment at this location is referred to as a “Land Commission” embankment. While there is no statutory obligation of the State for the maintenance of this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 732 to 734, inclusive, together. The Ennis South Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) with funding from the Office of Public Works (Office of Public Works). Day to day management of the project is the responsibility of CCC. From enquiries my office has made it is understood that tender documents are being prepared at present and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 735 and 736 together. The Office of Public Works is empowered under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 to maintain only those schemes carried out under this Act. Each year the OPW carries out work to approximately 2,000 km of channels and about 200 structures around the country as part of its ongoing and rolling arterial drainage maintenance programme. While...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Records (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The table below sets out the cost per year paid to third party companies by the Commissioners of Public Works for the past three years for the storage and archiving of files and records for the various Government Departments at off-site locations. It has been assumed that the Deputy is seeking information relating to serviced storage facilities rather than leased warehousing which is also...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: Following consultation between Garda management and the OPW, a site has been identified for the new Garda Station. The OPW is progressing the legal matters relating to the acquisition of the site and this process will be completed as soon as possible. Until the site acquisition is completed, it is not possible to provide details of the site location. A formal announcement will be made...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (18 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The Lower Morrell River flood relief scheme is being progressed by Kildare County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority for the scheme with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). I am advised that KCC and its consultants are currently working on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and detailed design of the scheme which includes liaising with the various...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (24 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW is progressing the legal matters relating to the acquisition of the site as a matter of high priority. This process will be completed as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works, OPW, spent over €1.8 million on capital flood relief activities in the counties of Galway and Roscommon in 2016. Table 1 sets out the details of that expenditure. Table 1 Project County Actual Expenditure 2016 Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme Galway €1,165,722 Dunkellin River Flood Relief Scheme Galway €427,188 Ballycolgan Minor Works...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The Deputy is correct that the information provided in the reply is in respect of counties Galway and Roscommon. However, the information provided in table 1 shows exactly where in each area the money was spent. I should also point out there are 15 other projects, which I have not listed, which have been approved but in respect of which Roscommon County Council has yet to draw down funding....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: In regard to the list of projects in respect of which funding has been sought by Roscommon County Council, they have been approved but the council has not requested that the funding be drawn down. That is the reply.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: Some of what the Deputy has said about damage being done may concern funding applied for not to my Department but perhaps to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for road repairs etc. or the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government for other repairs. It would not have related to my Department as anything going there is for flood relief works. They are being...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme is currently out to tender for the civil works contract with tenders due for return on 14 February 2017. The Scheme will be submitted to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation under the Arterial Drainage Acts in the first quarter of 2017 with works proposed to start on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding, is the Office of Public Work’s Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. 300 locations nationwide are being assessed under the Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities. The Erne...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: Coastal erosion is a natural and ongoing process which takes place around the entire coastline. Coastal erosion may threaten human life, infrastructure such as roads, and may undermine and cause damage to properties. However, it should also be recognised that coastal erosion also has beneficial effects to the local environment, such as providing natural nourishment and supply of sediment to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW has a clearly defined policy relating to vacant State properties that are identified as surplus to requirements. The policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State properties and sites including former Garda stations is to: 1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by Government departments or the wider public sector. 2. If there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding, is the Office of Public Work’s Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. 300 locations nationwide are being assessed under the Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW is progressing the legal matters relating to the acquisition of the site as a matter of high priority. This process will be completed as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: In January 2016, the Government took decisive action to support the existing plans in place to address flooding on the Shannon and established the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group to enhance ongoing co-operation of all State agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group is focused on ensuring the best possible level of co-ordination between all statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 364 and 366 together. In March 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Insurance Ireland (II), the representative body for the insurance industry in Ireland, and the Office of Public Works (OPW). This Memorandum sets out principles of how the two organisations will work together to ensure that appropriate and relevant information on...