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Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: It is 1.6% of GDP.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: That is not the major projection.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: I know.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: Where? Spell it out.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: Less tax.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: Now there is a surprise.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: With no opposition.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: When you are explaining you are losing.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (1 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works leases 337 office buildings, of which three have accommodation which is presently unallocated.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is correlating the information requested and this report will issue directly to the Deputy when available.

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (1 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 to 78, inclusive, together. A short introduction to the background of these questions is necessary. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has been tasked with producing a Guidance Document on Construction Procurement which will address the major elements of construction including cement. The Guidance Document will form part of the Green Public Procurement...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Dec 2011)

Brian Hayes: The decentralisation project to Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, is currently awaiting review and decision from Government. In this regard the contract was signed for the acquisition of the site in May 2006 at a price in line with the property market at that time.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 79 and 80 together. The Feasibility Study on the flooding situation in Skibbereen, by the consultants appointed by Cork County Council with funding from the Office of Public Works, is currently ongoing. The OPW understands that surveys of the flood plain and channels have been completed, and the council expects to hold a second public consultation day in...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: It is expected that works on the Suir River (Clonmel) Drainage Scheme will be substantially complete by mid 2012. In relation to compensation, I am advised that under the Arterial Drainage Acts, provision is made for property owners to submit a claim for compensation to the Office of Public Works (OPW), if they feel that they have suffered any loss arising from the scheme works. Claims are...

Public Service Staff (30 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: I thank Deputy Healy-Rae for raising this matter. I note his concern with regard to the loss of skills and expertise in the public service and how this might impact on service delivery. The first point I would make is that Ireland is committed, under the EU-IMF programme, to reducing the overall size of the public service. That is also a key element of the programme for Government. This...

Public Service Staff (30 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: Staff will be always replaced. If there is a staffing schedule of teachers and there are X number of pupils, according to the computation there are Y number of teachers. Even if there are retirements in the teaching professions, new teachers will be recruited because we have a staffing schedule which protects front-line services. The same applies to nurses. Where redeployment will happen -...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: He is coming back.

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (29 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Heritage Service of the Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation, care and management of approximately seven-hundred and eighty (780) national monuments that are in State ownership or guardianship. Of these, some fifty (50) monuments and twenty (20) historic properties are presented to the public by way of a dedicated guide service. Many of the sites are open year round,...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (29 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: I regret that the relevant information could not be collated in the time available for written reply. A response will issue directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works received an application from Dublin City Council in September, 2011 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme for funding to carry out measures to address flooding at Harmonstown Road and Raheny Village from the Santry River. These measures include the modelling of the Santry River. Following an assessment of the application, funding of €135,000 for these...