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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Normally, it could be either the OPW or the local authority.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: It would not fall between the two. If the Chairman identifies where it is, we will be able to identify who is responsible for it.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: There is more co-operation now between Bord Fáilte and the OPW in developing and promotion of sites, nationally and internationally. While a good deal of our visitors come from England, if the Brexit brings borders with different exchanges or whatever, there could be difficulties. Under Brexit, each Department and agency, including Bord Fáilte, is looking at the implications for...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Absolutely. We spoke earlier about the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's Ancient East and Dublin. Bord Fáilte is conducting a review of the idea of the midlands and the lakelands being developed as another tourist brand. We have a lot of gems which I have seen which I did not know about before I became Minister of State and which are not on the coast or down the Ireland's Ancient East...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Is the Chairman talking about Jerpoint Abbey?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I note its visitor numbers of 23,442. We have it on our radar. Fáilte Ireland is another area where the owner could look for funding.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: It is Jerpoint Abbey which, I presume, is in public ownership.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I would suggest that the person concerned contact Fáilte Ireland and see whether there is funding available to market it, to get it signposted on the tourist map and to maintain it.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: At the moment, not really, because it is in private ownership. Currently, we are looking at the properties that are within public ownership.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I suppose there are a number of avenues. For example, the local enterprise offices, LEOs, might be able to give assistance and the local tourism boards might be able to help as well. We do not have a scheme in place at the moment.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Does that comes with age or time?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I appreciate that.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: To respond to the question on Kilkenny Castle, we will take on board what you say, Chairman, and come back with a proposal.

Seanad: Civil Law (Missing Persons) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: On behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank Senators Colm Burke, Marie-Louise O'Donnell and Ruane for presenting the Civil Law (Missing Persons) Bill 2016. I am happy to tell the House that the Government has decided not to oppose the Bill, although the text of the Bill is not without its problems. Careful analysis of its content will be necessary and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Feb 2017)

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: Feachtais Turasóireachta (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: San iomlán thug 17,834 duine cuairt ar an suíomh i Ros Muc sa bhliain 2016. Tá pleananna á bhforbairt faoi láthair ag Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí, Údarás na Gaeltachta agus Fáilte Éireann d’fheachtas comhtháite margaíochta d’Ionad Cuairteoirí nua Theachín an Phiarsaigh. Tabharfaidh seo faoi cheisteanna...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW's Disposal Policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property including the former Garda station at Leenane, Co. Galway is to: - Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government departments or the wider public sector. - If there is no other State use identified for a property, the OPW will then consider disposing of the property...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The intense rainfall of winter 2015/2016 gave rise to the highest flood levels recorded on Lough Mask and Lough Corrib since Hydrometric Records began. Flood levels on Lough Mask reached levels of over 400mm higher than the next highest level recorded in February 2014 and over 600mm higher than December 2006. I am advised that following this flooding, the Office of Public Works (OPW)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have been in discussion with Louth County Council in relation to the condition of Westgate House. The Council has agreed to redecorate the façade of the building. The future use of the property is currently being considered in line with OPW stated policy and, upon completion of this review, the issue of the restoration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the OPW's Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme is focussing on 300 Areas for Further Assessment (AFAs) including 90 coastal areas, mainly in urban locations nationwide, identified as being at potentially significant risk of flooding. It is the principal vehicle...