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Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: It is energy, Deputy.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: I do actually.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: It is capacity.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: So we should not be doing it.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: Export.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Procurement Service Savings (20 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The National Procurement Service (NPS) is focused on developing centralised arrangements for the procurement of goods and services used commonly across the public service nationwide. The benefits arising from these central arrangements include: cash savings; administrative savings from reduced duplication of tendering; greater purchasing expertise; improved consistency and compliance with EU...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Burial Grounds (20 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: Kiltallagh Church and Burial Ground is not a National Monument in State ownership and consequently does not come under the care of the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (20 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The River Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management Study is being progressed by Jacobs Engineering. This is an in-depth examination of the flood risk in the Shannon catchment and a detailed plan with specific recommendations on measures to manage that risk will be produced by Jacobs. In advance of the detailed analysis which is being carried out under the Shannon CFRAM...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Rights of Way (21 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: A scheme is being prepared for new fencing to replace the existing fencing along the Celbridge Avenue and to extend the railings at the Celbridge Avenue gate towards the river Liffey. Fencing is required to protect the demesne from vandalism. The overall cost has not been determined as yet. While the erection of fencing will improve the protection of Castletown demesne, particularly at night...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (21 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: Investigation and addressing problems of coastal erosion is, in the first instance, a matter for the local authority concerned. It is open to local authorities to apply for funding under the Office of Public Works' Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Any application received will be assessed under the revised eligibility criteria for coastal protection measures...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (21 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is currently undertaking a national programme of flood risk assessment and management planning, known as CFRAM Studies (Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment & Management Studies), in line with the European Directive on the Assessment and Management of Flood Risk (2007/EC/60) and Irish Law (Statutory Instrument No. 122 of 2010). Complete background information...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (26 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: On foot of an application from Kilkenny County Council under the Minor Flood Works Scheme, the OPW allocated funding of €198,000 in 2010 for flood mitigation works at this location, consisting of channel cleaning and construction of a wall along the River Barrow. A total of €52,185 has been drawn down by the Council to date. The Council reported in late 2012 that, following...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Telecommunications Services Expenditure (26 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the income to the state arising from telecommunication companies is currently being collated and a detailed response will issue within a week.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Apprenticeship Programmes (26 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has a long and successful history of involvement with the State training agencies in the area of apprenticeships. Over the years the OPW has worked closely with the various bodies such as FÁS (previously ANCO), Teagasc and the colleges of technology in a variety of endeavours, ranging from the provision of training placements for redundant apprentices,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (26 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: Following an examination and inspections, the OPW has identified mitigation measures that may provide a solution to the flooding problem in Sneem. The OPW will carry out further analysis of the viability and effectiveness of these measures over the Summer including preliminary quantification of their costs and benefits with a view to discussing with Kerry County Council the appropriate way to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (26 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The opening and closing dates of Skellig Michael for visitors in 2013 will be 17th May to 30th September. As is normal, the effective operational date for the Monument is required to be approx 2 to 3 weeks in advance of the public opening and the Office of Public Works (OPW) staff will therefore be travelling to the island from approx late April/early May, weather permitting. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (26 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works recently approved funding of €10,000 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme to Leitrim County Council to carry out a feasibility study to assess the flooding problem at River Reane at Tully Lough in the Fenagh area. The progression of the study is matter for Leitrim County Council.

State Forestry: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: I welcome the useful debate last night and tonight. As the Minister said, there is no proposal to be put to the House because the Government has not come to a view on the matter. The way in which the Minister has handled the issue in looking for expert opinion and advice is the way to go. I very much agree with Deputy Stephen Donnelly who claims he has no ideological bent on this issue....

State Forestry: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Feb 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy should not be so touchy. One of our clear ideas - I encourage the Deputy to do the same as it always helps to be positive - was the creation of NewERA. It was not an ideological view but a clear view that if we had a commercial State company with significant assets, we could use part of the assets to rebuild the country in circumstances where they were not of strategic use to the...