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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: The watercourse in question is not under the statutory care of the Office of Public Works. Generally, the maintenance of rivers, which do not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme or a Drainage District, is a matter for the riparian landowners. Where a matter of public safety arises, it should be referred to the relevant local authority. The Office of Public Works has received no reports...

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: And the pension levy.

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: This has been a useful debate because it has exposed a number of very clear positions between the Opposition and Government. There is a majority view in the House for the position as outlined by the Government, a position which stands. I wish to take up some of the points made by Deputy Ó Snodaigh. Like him, I believe in Ireland and the future of the country. I want a future in this...

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: As part of an agreement with the ECB.

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: Yes - a negotiation.

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: It was a negotiation.

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy is over-egging it.

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy can have more time if he wants.

Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Hayes: Sweden or Denmark - similarly sized countries.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (26 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works have been able to facilitate the person in question to complete his apprenticeship, which concludes shortly. It will not be possible to offer him employment.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: The statistics compiled here relate to the years 2008 and 2009. Statistics for 2010 and 2011 are not yet available as they are compiled a year in arrears. The statistics for 2010 are currently being collated and will be available later in the year. Statistics for 2011 will not be collected until 2012. The statistics attached are only for above threshold tenders that were advertised on...

Written Answers — Electronic Invoicing: Electronic Invoicing (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: The National Procurement Service (NPS) in the Office of Public Works is progressing eInvoicing and is preparing the way for pilot projects to take place. A number of issues have arisen in regard to VAT compliance and EU auditing, which must be resolved before pilot projects can take place. The NPS is in discussions with both the Revenue Commissioners and the EU Commission to resolve these...

Flood Relief (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: On behalf of the Government I express my deep sympathy to those affected by the flooding of recent days. In particular, I express my condolences to those who have suffered bereavement. The flooding has impacted on homes, commercial premises and infrastructure in several parts of the country. The emotional and financial impact on individuals in these circumstances is severe, with many parts...

Flood Relief (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: I know the part of the city the Deputy represents very well and he correctly outlined the extensive flooding that has occurred there over many years. In the first instance it is the responsibility of Dublin City Council to make applications to the OPW in respect of works it believes must be done. I will convey immediately to Dublin City Council the Deputy's comments about the scale of works...

Flood Relief (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: Would it be easier if we took three questions together?

Flood Relief (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: I will deal with the flood alerts then.

Flood Relief (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: On the last question raised by Deputy Ó Ríordáin about floods and insurance, I have visited many parts of the country and spoken to many communities. A number of them have seen important work carried out by the local authority or the OPW but they still cannot get insurance. I have already met with the Irish Insurance Federation and I hope to be in a position to announce a new protocol...

Flood Relief (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: I will investigate that issue. Until the Deputy gave me the information I had no information on that issue. I will investigate that and come back to the Deputy. It would be outrageous if a flood alert was issued to the business community but not to householders. This is the first time it has been brought to my attention. Deputy Eoghan Murphy referred to the lack of communication between...

Flood Relief (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Hayes: On the last point, more than €210 million has been spent over an eight-year period on capital works on flood defences. We are coming from a poor position in comparison to other European countries that have much more sophisticated funding mechanisms in place for many years. Despite the adjustments in recent years this is one area where we have managed to date to ring-fence the budget....