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Bank Lending (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy makes a valid point. It is one question to look at how much money is being lent into the real economy and how much is being drawn down but it is entirely separate to look at the credit rating system that surrounds those businesses that have experienced difficult times. If there is an effective blacklisting or negative mark against those businesses that have gone through...

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: We are looking into this.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently assessing the property options arising in respect of the recently closed Garda Station in Rush, County Dublin. This assessment will include other potential State uses for the property. If the property is considered surplus to requirements, the OPW will consider options including disposal on the open market and consideration of any viable local...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (19 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: Operational control of water flows and levels on the Shannon is a matter for both the ESB and Waterways Ireland. The water management protocols operated by these two bodies for the major storage areas in the Shannon system are kept under regular review. I understand that the ESB prepares a water level forecast based on the 5 day rainfall forecast from Met Éireann, and that these forecasts...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works carry out maintenance works to Garda Stations on foot of requests from An Garda Síochána. However, the Commissioners have not received a request to carry out the works identified in the Deputy's question. If such a request is made, due consideration will be given at that stage, subject to the necessary funding being made available by An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (13 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office Of Public Works is currently engaged in the preparation of tender documents for a range of goods and services required by its National Historic Properties Section, both for its normal services and to meet specific requirements of the EU Presidency in 2013. The goods and services concerned are: · Catering Services · Cleaning Services · Lighting Advisor · Electrical Services ·...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (13 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: As advised in my reply to the Deputy's previous questions in this matter, the assessment and management of flood risk on the River Shannon and all the national river catchments is being addressed through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, which is scheduled to continue until the end of 2015. Details of this programme are available on www.cfram.ie and...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (13 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The company in question was dissolved in 2012 and all property registered to it has consequently become vested in the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under the State Property Act, 1954. Companies Office records indicate that the dissolved company owned properties in Passage West, County Cork. The Office of Public Works is currently in correspondence with the Chief State Solicitor's...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (13 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: Farmleigh Estate comprises 78 acres and includes Farmleigh House, Estate offices, various workshops, Farmleigh Gallery, the Cowshed Theatre, the Stewards House and various other Lodges. Upkeep and maintenance costs for Farmleigh House alone are not recorded separately. The upkeep and maintenance costs for Farmleigh Estate from 1st July 2011 until the end of May 2012 amount to €195,966.45....

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (13 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works have not been party to any review of the Equality Authority's presence in Roscrea. Decisions relating to staff based in Roscrea are a matter for the Minister for Justice and Equality, and any downstream consequences for property in Roscrea will be considered by the Commissioners in conjunction with the Department of Justice and Equality in due course.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (13 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: In February 2012, the Commissioners of Public Works wrote to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform outlining the options for the consolidation of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's accommodation in Portlaoise. All options are still under consideration by the Commissioners and the aforementioned Departments.

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The National Procurement Service, based in The Office of Public Works, is responsible for eProcurement and for the operation of the eTenders public procurement portal ( www.etenders.gov.ie ). Each year an average of 5,000 tenders for the procurement of goods, services and works are advertised on eTenders. The overall procurement spend by the public sector in the Republic of Ireland amounts...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (12 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: As advised in my reply to the Deputy's previous question in this matter on 11th October, 2011, the River Suck forms part of the River Suck Joint Drainage District. As such, responsibility for maintenance rests with Galway and Roscommon County Councils, which is undertaken through the River Suck Joint Drainage District Committee. The report for the year ended 31st December 2010, submitted by...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (6 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently assessing the property options arising in respect of the recently closed Garda Station in Castletownshend, County Cork. This assessment will include other potential State uses for the property. If the property is considered surplus to requirements, the OPW will consider options including disposal on the open market and consideration of any viable...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (6 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is not responsible for the maintenance of the Glosha embankments at Cromane, which are located at the south - east end of the Cromane spit. However, it is open to Kerry County Council to submit a funding application under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for works at this location. Any application received will be considered by OPW...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works received an application in April this year from South Dublin County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme for funding of €100,000 to undertake works to the bridge concerned. Following an assessment of the application, it was determined that the condition of the structure does not give rise to a flood risk. As such, the project was deemed ineligible...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (6 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the care and management of approximately 780 National Monuments and Historic Properties that are in State ownership. A guide service on a seasonal or year-round basis is provided at 70 sites. Details of the opening times and facilities on each site are available on www.heritageireland.ie. There have been no significant changes to the existing...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (6 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently assessing the property options arising in respect of the recently closed Garda Station in Geashill, County Offaly. This assessment will include other potential State uses for the property. If the property is considered surplus to requirements, the OPW will consider options including disposal on the open market and consideration of any viable local...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (6 Jun 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the care, conservation and management of 768 National Monuments that are in State ownership. The birthplace of Daniel O'Connell is not a National Monument designated under the National Monuments Acts and OPW has no plans to engage with the landowner regarding the acquisition of this property. The acquisition of National Monument sites is a matter...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: I thank colleagues on all sides of the House for their helpful contributions to what was a particularly useful Second Stage debate. The range of experience in this House was of great benefit in accommodating the passage of the Bill. It is only when one goes through the list of Acts and Private Bills, retained and repealed, as set out in Schedules 1 and 2, that one can appreciate the amount...