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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (23 May 2017)

Seán Canney: A State body is considering the acquisition of the site on Lynn Road, Mullingar, which was purchased for the decentralisation programme.

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

Seán Canney: St. Laurence’s Gate has been opened to the public on particular occasions such as Heritage Week and has proved most popular. However, primarily due to resourcing issues, there are no immediate plans to open the Gate more regularly. Nevertheless, the Office of Public Works will actively engage with the Local Authority to find ways to facilitate more extensive public access for the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (24 May 2017)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 to 197, inclusive, together. In 2013, the Commissioners of Public Works were asked by the Department of Education and Skills to provide office accommodation for CARANUA on the basis that CARANUA would meet the appropriate rental costs. The Commissioners provided CARANUA with space in 24/27 North Frederick Street, Dublin 1 (a building leased by the...

Topical Issue Debate: Decentralisation Programme (25 May 2017)

Seán Canney: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. As a Deputy from the west of Ireland, I understand his concerns about balanced regional development. As the Deputy will be aware, the decentralisation programme announced in December 2003 involved the relocation of over 10,000 civil and public service jobs to 53 locations in 25 counties. Up to the date of the cancellation of the programme,...

Topical Issue Debate: Decentralisation Programme (25 May 2017)

Seán Canney: I thank Deputy Scanlon for his remarks. We are two west of Ireland people talking about the west and the north west. My philosophy is that we need to put in infrastructure which leads to development. We talk about infrastructure in terms of roads, railways and broadband. That is what the programme for Government is about. We need to make sure we end up with a balanced economy. We must...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (25 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland are developing Flood Maps as part of the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme and in accordance with the requirements set out in the EU Floods Directive (2007/60/EC). The CFRAM Programme is focusing on 300 areas, including this area - called Areas for Further Assessment (AFAs) - that were designated in 2012 as being at...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (30 May 2017)

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 the Council to apply for funding under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (30 May 2017)

Seán Canney: Kildare County Council (KCC) is the Contracting Authority for the Lower Morrell River Flood Relief Scheme and the Council is managing and overseeing the necessary work to progress the scheme. The Council and its consultants have now finalised the Environmental Impact Statement and are preparing the required documentation for the planning stage. The Council expects to submit the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (30 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works has in the last approx. 2 years, in the context of the development of a Tourism Capital Development Programme which will be co-funded by Fáilte Ireland, engaged in an appraisal of the heritage estate in their care with a view to identifying those possibilities which best meet the criteria for enhancing tourism assets within the Ireland’s Ancient East...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (30 May 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. It is the principal vehicle for implementing the EU Floods Directive and national flood policy. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (30 May 2017)

Seán Canney: Under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment must submit a National Mitigation Plan to Government for approval in June 2017. A draft of the national mitigation plan was issued for public comment (to be returned by 26 April 2017). The draft plan acknowledges the savings made to date through the OPW's successful...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (30 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The majority of property owned by the Office of Public Works, is occupied by central Government Departments and An Garda Síochána, who do not pay rent to the OPW. The OPW, however, does generate rental income from a mix of non-central Government, and private sector occupants. The projected income from these occupants in respect of rent and licences in 2017 is c. €4.2m....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (31 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastlewest Garda Station is included in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021, launched in October 2015 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works is currently progressing the delivery of all the projects listed in that plan. OPW has received a Brief of requirements for a District Headquarter Station in Newcastlewest from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Question Heading for question(s) 191 (31 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The letter referred to by the Deputy was sent to my constituency office in January of this year. I am advised that an email issued from the Office of Public Works Property Division to Mr. Halpin on 8 February in relation to this matter. I am advised that no legal agreements have been entered into by the Office of Public Works with either the bank or the receiver in this case. This...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (1 Jun 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 also adding value to the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM)...

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

Seán Canney: Last April, the Government agreed the administrative arrangements for a once-off Homeowners Voluntary Relocation Scheme for those primary residential properties that flooded during Winter 2015/2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance, targeting aid at those worst affected properties, for which there are no alternative feasible measures. This scheme will include a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts Data (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works undertakes a variety of works and functions at a large number of State owned and occupied properties using a mix of direct labour and contracted services. In one particular instance in the recent past, the OPW was requested by the Oireachtas Commission to assist it in raising the quality of grounds maintenance at Leinster House beyond the very basic level that OPW...

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

Seán Canney: The Government has committed to a provision of €430 million for capital flood risk management measures over the period 2016-2021 with the annual allocation rising from €45m to €100m by 2021. This allocation is broken down as follows: 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 €45m €70m €80m €90m €100m This will allow for the completion of projects in...

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

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW), in association with the relevant Local Authorities, have to date completed 38 major flood relief schemes with a total investment of almost €300 million. Currently, there are twelve schemes under construction with at least four of these to be completed this year, which include the South Campshires (Dublin), Foynes (Limerick), Verdant Place (Limerick)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW purchased the lands at Clonmore on behalf of the Garda Training College in 2006 and let the lands for 2007 and 2008 through the services of an auctioneer. For the years 2009 to 2013 the Garda Training College took over the letting of the lands and continued to lease the lands to local farmers In 2014 the OPW, following discussions with the Garda Training College, took over the...