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Seanad: Mortgage Arrears: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Senator is absolutely right: I did not answer and I apologise to him. We have seen some progress in this area following the most recent report of the troika, including, as one Senator mentioned, a reduction in the interest rate. I very much agree that it is in all our interests for a third banking force to be re-established. I understand that significant proposals on Permanent TSB will...

Seanad: Mortgage Arrears: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: I can get the Senator an answer to his question.

Seanad: Mortgage Arrears: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: It is good to be back in the House to address this very important issue to which I know colleagues have referred continuously, and correctly so, given the importance of the issue to the country. Senators will be aware of the significant increase in mortgage arrears and the difficulties that excessive personal debt poses for a growing number of individuals and families. At the end of last...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (10 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is currently carrying out an inventory of the interpretive panels at National Monuments sites throughout the country. Baltinglass Cistercian Abbey is one of the sites where additional panels are being considered. This forms part of ongoing management by the OPW to provide comprehensive interpretation at publicly accessible heritage sites.

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (10 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: At the behest of the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism, the Office of Public Works was asked to identify a suitable facility for the storage of the National Museum's collections. A number of buildings were considered and the former Motorola facility at Swords was deemed by the National Museum of Ireland to be the best fit for their requirements. The Commissioners of Public Works took...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works employs 94 permanent guide officers at various visitor attractions throughout the country. The guide service is augmented for the tourist season by the engagement of an additional 320 temporary or seasonal staff. The posts for the 2012 season were advertised in the national press in February. A number of the positions have been filled and further staff will commence...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: To date the OPW has not received a request to address these matters at the Station but should one be presented, it will be progressed by this Office. It should be noted that with specific regard to Garda Stations, the decision on the prioritising of all refurbishment works, including access issues, is a matter for An Garda Síochána who will in turn agree a programme with the Office of...

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: We are looking at it.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: Flood alleviation measures for the Carnmore/Cashla area are part of the proposed Clare River (Claregalway) Flood Relief Scheme, which is currently at design stage. Following a flood event on the Clare River in November 2011, it became apparent that ground water levels were rising at the Eastern end of the Carnmore/Cashla area, at a rate greater than had been considered in the preliminary...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: Details of expenditure on installation of security at private homes and constituency offices of Taoisigh, Ministers and Ministers of State between 2007 and 2011 were provided in reply to PQ 18224 on 18th April. The following is a tabular statement of similar expenditure for the years 2000 to 2006. Year Total(incl VAT) € 2000 10,120.00 2001 0 2002 0 2003 220,474.57 2004 54,786.23...

Written Answers — Historical Sites: Historical Sites (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: Pearse's Cottage, Rosmuc is open to visitors between Easter and end of August each year and on weekends only until end September. Preparations for commemoration of 2016 are ongoing and consideration will be given to Pearse's Cottage in that context. However it is improbable that visitor numbers, particularly in winter months, would warrant extending the extent of guide service currently provided.

Written Answers — Historical Sites: Historical Sites (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: Information panels will be developed for Pearse's Cottage to address the issue of interpretation during the closed season.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: Kildare County Council prepared a Pre-Feasibility Report in relation to the provision of a flood relief scheme for the Lower Morrell River, which includes the Alasty, Killeenmore and Turnings area, near Straffan, earlier this year. Following discussions with Office of Public Works officials, it was agreed that the council should apply to the OPW for funding to undertake a full feasibility and...

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy should produce an amendment to that effect on Committee Stage.

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: It can be closed down for a period.

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: It is a cooling-off period.

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: No, he cannot do so.

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: The objective is to encourage the parties to become involved in discussions to resolve the matter before adjudication is necessary.

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: Yes.

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Brian Hayes: Perhaps the Deputy might join us for the Committee Stage debate on the Bill. His observations would be extremely useful.