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

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that OPW approved funding of €450,000 under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme to Meath County Council for a project at Ashbourne, Co Meath in 2016. The OPW are currently working on part of the flood relief measures in Ashbourne that will reduce the flood risk in Huntsgrove....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Wild Atlantic Way Project (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The selection of the Rosmuc site as a Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point is a matter for Fáilte Ireland in the first instance and the Office of Public Works was involved from the point of view of facilitating the location for the WAW iconic signage. I understand that it is generally intended that the process of selecting particular locations as Signature Points will be kept under review...

Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I am speaking on this Bill on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Breen, who has laryngitis and is unable to speak. I reiterate the view of the Minister, Deputy Mitchell O’Connor, that it is only right that trade unions are able to represent and take action in support of the interests of their members and that our laws support that right. The policy of successive Governments has...

Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: In the UK, the issue of physical access to workplaces is not covered by legislation. It is a matter for employers to decide if they wish to allow trade unions to have access to their premises. Physical access is much less of an issue than it might have been in the past due to the advent of the Internet, e-mail and social media, which make it much easier for trade unions to communicate with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) appointed consultants in 2013 to develop proposals for a flood relief scheme for the Lower Lee as it affected Cork City and upstream to Inniscarra Dam. The consultants were tasked with developing a viable, cost effective and sustainable Scheme which built upon the findings the Lee Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Plan published in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Divisional Headquarters (28 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: A contract was placed with JJ Rhatigan & Co. Ltd on 30 January 2015 for the construction of a new Garda Divisional Headquarters at Kevin Street, Dublin. Construction works commenced on site in February 2015 and are due for completion by end Q.3. 2017. Thereafter, the staffing and timing for the opening of the station to the public is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (28 Feb 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 finalising 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: Flood Relief Schemes Status (28 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is in the process of preparing a prefeasibility report to identify a possible flood relief solution with initial cost benefit analysis for Ballinhassig. OPW engineering staff conducted a public information event with residents of Ballinhassig, local representatives and Cork County Council on 16 December 2016. The briefing highlighted the progress of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: As the Deputy has indicated in his question, the usual opening date at Skellig Michael is approx. mid May and I can confirm that this is the target again for the 2017 season. It is necessary at the start of each season to perform to a wide range of pre-season maintenance and safety works before any visitors arrive at the island and, although there can be abnormal situations such as in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (1 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The works on the River Dodder are being undertaken in multiple phases. Significant works and investment have been undertaken to date on this scheme with works continuing in 2017. The Scheme is being undertaken with Dublin City Council acting as the Contracting Authority and the Office of Public Works acting as the funding agency and undertaking the works using its direct labour force. All...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The South Campshires Flood Protection Project started construction in November, 2014. These works are ongoing on the south quays of the River Liffey and are due to be substantially completed at the end of Q3 2017. The works extend from Butt Bridge, at the upstream extent, to a point 130 metres downstream of Samuel Beckett Bridge at the downstream extent - a distance of approximately 1,050...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (1 Mar 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 finalising 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: Departmental Correspondence (1 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised by my officials in OPW that the delay in issuing a substantive response to the Deputy’s letter dated the 15th of June 2016 in relation to the Dunkellin flood relief scheme is regretted and was due to an oversight on the part of the Flood Risk Management Section which had responsibility of drafting a reply to the query in question. This area of the Office receives a very...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Properties (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I am sorry the Deputy does not want a full list because that is what I have provided. The Commissioners of Public Works own 92 properties that are currently vacant and these are listed below. The majority of these properties are former Garda stations that were closed as part of the policing plans of An Garda Síochána in 2012 and 2013. The future use of the former Garda stations...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Properties (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: Those questions were not in the original question and they involve much detail. I made a presentation to the finance committee last week but the Deputy is looking for a considerable amount of information. We will get that information for him as I do not have it to hand at the moment.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Properties (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works continually reviews its options regarding State properties and a review is ongoing of the properties we own and lease. Over the past number of years leases on properties have been given up to save money for the Exchequer and I will get the exact details of that for the Deputy. The overall aim is not to have vacant properties but there will be gaps when people...

Other Questions: Court Accommodation Provision (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works has no direct role in the purchase of sites for the Courts Service. On request, the OPW provides professional advice to other Departments and offices, including the Courts Service. At the request of the Courts Service, the OPW is currently examining potential sites for a new courthouse in Portlaoise. The purchase of a site and provision of accommodation is...

Other Questions: Court Accommodation Provision (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I agree that the Courts Service wants to build a new and modern courthouse with all of the necessary facilities in Portlaoise. It has tried to acquire a site for a number of years. The two potential sites that have been identified are being assessed by the OPW on behalf of the Courts Service. Progress with regard to the development of the court building will depend on funding.

Other Questions: Court Accommodation Provision (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The Deputy referred to the county council. The Courts Service has had discussions with Laois County Council about the possibility of acquiring a site in Portlaoise and carrying out a joint venture. We cannot discuss the identity of any site at this stage, but all options are being considered.

Other Questions: National Museum (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: I would love to bring the Seanad to Galway. The Deputy asked about a meeting which was to be held on 25 January last. I am advised that the meeting did not take place. An inherent element of the advancement of the work of the Office of Public Works is its active, continuous engagement with the management and staff of the National Museum of Ireland. The Deputy referred to a number of...