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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: Civil Service (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Senator for his very interesting remarks. The title of the motion was the need for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to clarify the role of civil servants and their interaction with Ministers and the Government. It is a big title. I have a very interesting script from the Department but I will not use it. The issue we face is one of political accountability because...

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....

Seanad: Patient Transport Services (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: Wearing my Department of Public Expenditure and Reform hat, I can confirm to the Deputy and the House that the overruns cannot happen in the HSE this year. This was referred to in the most recent visit of the troika. Everybody must live within the budgets and how the HSE manages its budgets is a matter for the executive in the first instance. It is not the job of the Minister for Health to...

Seanad: Patient Transport Services (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: All of those matters are under review. Where excessive overruns are in place, they will have to be curtailed. I will raise the matter with the Minister again and highlight the comments made by the Senator in the House.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: I thank Senator Moran, on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, for raising this matter and I am pleased to take this opportunity to outline the current position regarding St. John of God north-east services. As the Senator is aware, St. John of God services provides services to adults and children with an intellectual disability. These services include residential,...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, more than anyone understands.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: She more than anyone else understands the importance of respite care and its necessity in the range of services being provided for people in this situation. I know this from my constituency. The crucial issue is how to maintain front-line services while ongoing cutbacks are being made. Many of these decisions should be left to local areas to determine. In so far as the Government is...

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.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: The requirement for State buildings to have a BER certificate is limited to specific circumstances and so very few buildings in the State portfolio have them. There is a requirement for large public buildings, over 1000 square meters, to have a Display Energy Certificate (DEC). The DEC is similar to a BER but is based on the actual energy consumption. In the buildings owned or leased by...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works undertake works such as repainting, improving welfare facilities, improving access facilities, general refurbishing and extending Garda stations in line with priorities set by An Garda Síochána. The Commissioners do not have any request for such works at Garda Stations in County Meath at present. If any request is subsequently made by An Garda Síochána,...

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...