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Written Answers — Flood Prevention Measures: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I am advised that the River Rinn forms part of the Rinn and Black Drainage District and the responsibility for maintenance of this Drainage District rests with the relevant local authority, not with the Office of Public Works. The River Rinn flows into Lough Forbes, which is part of the Shannon river system and the nearest sluices on the Shannon downstream of Lough Forbes are at Tarmonbarry....

Written Answers — Flood Prevention Measures: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: As part of a national strategy to address and manage flood risk on a long-term basis, the Office of Public Works is continuing to progress the programme of Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management (CFRAM) Studies, which is due for completion at the end of 2015 in accordance with the EU Floods Directive. The studies will recommend an integrated management plan and prioritised measures to...

Written Answers — Flood Prevention Measures: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I assure the Deputy that the Office of Public Works engages with local authorities and the general public in relation to flood alleviation measures on an ongoing basis. For minor flood relief measures, it is open to local authorities to submit funding applications to the Office of Public Works under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme, the purpose of which is to provide funding to local...

Seanad: Architectural Heritage (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and also for the hospitality he afforded me and my colleagues from the OPW on our recent visit to Carlingford. I agree with him on the extraordinary and wonderful heritage infrastructure in place in Carlingford, a relatively small mediaeval town situated in the most beautiful part of County Louth. Its wonderful heritage can be seen in the Dominican...

Seanad: Architectural Heritage (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Senator for his kind remarks and assure him we will make progress on this issue. Carlingford is unique because there is a centre with a very large footfall, as well as wonderful historical sites within walking distance of it. There is no reason existing walking tours, which have been very successfully put together by local heritage groups, could not be extended to include the...

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (12 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is currently assessing the resources and time required to deal with the Question and will revert to the Deputy in due course regarding how the matter is to be approached.

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (12 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: It is open to Kerry County Council to submit an application to the Office of Public Works under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for funding to undertake works at the location concerned. Any application submitted will be assessed under the eligibility criteria for coastal erosion protection measures and having regard to the overall availability of budgetary resources.

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (12 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I am very aware of the situation in Strandhill, having visited the area in April, 2012. Sligo County Council submitted an application in May, 2012 under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for funding of €290,000 to undertake works to address the erosion issues at Strandhill. These works were recommended by RPS consultants in a report commissioned by the...

Written Answers — Flood Prevention Measures: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I am advised that the River Naniken is conveyed by way of a culvert for a substantial part of its entire length and forms an integral part of the urban storm drainage system. Therefore, the responsibility for addressing flooding problems at the location in question rests with Dublin City Council not with the Office of Public Works.

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I wish to share time with Deputies Mary Mitchell O'Connor and Gerald Nash.

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I thank Deputy Pearse Doherty for preparing the Bill we are debating tonight and tomorrow night and for presenting it for the information of the House. There is a comprehensive licensing system in place for moneylenders. In that regard, I will outline shortly for the information of the House the main provisions of Part VIII of the Consumer Credit Act 1995 which deal with moneylenders....

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works do not own or rent any apartments in the complex located at Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: The data requested in respect of lease expenditure by the Office of Public Works in 2011 is currently being collated and will be made available to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Phoenix Park, although being the largest urban park in Dublin, is a finite resource. Provision is made for both active and passive recreation in the twenty seven dedicated sports grounds already fully allocated to many sporting bodies under licence, for example, Gaelic football, camogie, soccer, cricket, polo, etc. It is open to tag rugby groups to liaise directly with the licensed...

Written Answers — Flood Prevention Measures: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I am advised that the River Naniken is conveyed by way of a culvert for a substantial part of its entire length and forms an integral part of the urban storm drainage system. Therefore, the responsibility for addressing flooding problems at the location in question rests with Dublin City Council not with the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Outdoor Events: Outdoor Events (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is aware of all aspects of planning of large outdoor public events and liaises closely with relevant Statutory Bodies before permissions are given.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. The Office of Public Works is currently considering funding applications received from Monaghan County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme for flood alleviation measures at the locations concerned. These applications are being assessed in accordance with the scheme eligibility criteria, including cost benefit criteria,...

Written Answers — Flood Risk Assessments: Flood Risk Assessments (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 to 205, inclusive, together. The Office of Public Works has published two catalogues of maps in relation to flood risk management in the recent past. The location of Swinford, Co. Mayo features in both catalogues. The older website www.floodmaps.ie was developed as a key recommendation of the 2004 Flood Policy Review Report to inform future planning and...

Written Answers — Flood Prevention Measures: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 to 212, inclusive, together. The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Studies (CFRAMs) are now underway with engineering consultancy firms appointed to undertake the studies in six catchment areas covering the whole country. The Eastern CFRAM, which covers Dublin City, is currently being progressed by the consultants. The study will examine the...

Seanad: Patient Transport Services (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Senator for raising this issue, particularly in the wider context of non-emergency patient transport. I wish to make it clear on behalf of the Minister for Health that the HSE has no statutory responsibility to provide transport or support for patients to attend its facilities or clinics. Patient transport funding is primarily intended to provide an emergency ambulance service....