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Seanad: Family Home Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: No, we are not borrowing €18 billion. It is from our own resources.

Seanad: Family Home Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: The €18 billion is ours.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Offices: Social Welfare Offices (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: A new temporary Department of Social Protection office at Mill Street, Balbriggan opened in July 2010. In addition to this office the provision of an additional integrated office for the Department of Social Protection's National Employment and Entitlements Service (NEES) in Balbriggan has been agreed as a priority project. OPW and the Department are endeavouring to finalise the brief of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Offices: Social Welfare Offices (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: A temporary Public Office was opened on North Street, Swords in June 2009 and a suitable long term accommodation solution has been identified in Swords for a new Local Office to meet the requirements of the Department of Social Protection. The main lease terms and conditions have been agreed and final letting and pre-letting agreements are being prepared for completion with the landlord in...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that one of the three persons concerned remains in their employment on a fixed term basis.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245 and 246 together. The Public Private Partnership Contract referred to provides for the cost of the National Convention Centre/Convention Centre Dublin (NCC/CCD) to be discharged by way of Unitary Charge payments payable over a twenty-five year period. Unitary Charge payments cover the design and construction of the Centre, together with its financing,...

Written Answers — Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí: Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: Faoi Scéim Teanga Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí 2007-2010, déanann Seirbhísí Cuairteoirí seirbhís duine aonair as Gaeilge a sheachadadh ag Dún Aonghusa, Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir agus Teach an Phiarsaigh. Is trí mheán na Gaeilge a dhéantar na seirbhísí ag na láithreáin sin a sheachadadh go príomha agus tá na Treoraithe atá ag obair ag na láithreáin sin líofa sa Ghaeilge...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 and 263 together. Since taking up office as Minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works I have been addressing, in a pro-active manner, the potential for the further development and enhancement of tourism using our national heritage sites and monuments. To date I have visited a large number of heritage sites and I will continue to travel...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: In 2010, the total number of visitors attending the 20 most popular Heritage Sites in the country was about 2 million. Some sites such as Glenveagh and Muckross House are under the auspices of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and from returns available to the Office of Public Works, these sites recorded 146,000 visitors in 2010. Visitor Returns for 2010 show a small...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: The amount of expenses incurred by staff of the Office of Public Works in each of the years 2006 to 2010 inclusive; the amount incurred in each year by staff in the Office's Architectural Services, Flood Risk Management, Heritage Services, the National Procurement Service and the location and full title of the top five claimants in respect of expenses incurred in 2010 are set out in the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works advertised in the media seeking a site locally for a new Garda Station in Bunbeg and have received a number of replies. Sites have been assessed for suitability and the OPW are now in a position to commence negotiations with the site owners. The acquisition of a site at Bunbeg will depend on various factors, crucially the availability of funds which, as you can...

Written Answers — Flood Prevention Measures: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: It is the position of the Office of Public Works that the flood defence works undertaken, or funded, by the OPW should always be taken into account in the provision and cost of flood insurance. Under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme funding may be provided by the Office of Public Works to local authorities, to undertake minor flood mitigation measures to address...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 and 277 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has 462 leases, of which 159, with a total rental yearly value of €58,080,640 attract the upward only rent review clause. OPW are collating information and will write directly to the Deputy with regard to the expenditure values for the four years in question and the Department/Office occupancy details...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: The refurbishment and extension of Blarney Garda Station has been identified as a priority within OPW's accommodation programme for An Garda Síochána. To ensure competitive tendering, it is not proposed to disclose the project budget prior to requesting tenders.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: The fit-out of the premises being acquired for An Garda Síochána in Glanmire has been identified as a priority within OPW's accommodation programme for An Garda Síochána. To ensure competitive tendering, it is not proposed to disclose the project budget prior to requesting tenders.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (20 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Working Group submitted its final report to Government in June 2011 and its recommendations have been accepted. It will be a matter for the Government to decide whether to publish this report.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: Including to visit Gadaffi.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy wants clarity after all that.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (19 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works has involvement with energy conservation initiatives in the various buildings in its portfolio. A State-wide energy conservation campaign entitled "Optimising Power @ Work" was launched in January 2008. The aim of the initiative was to achieve a reduction of 15% in energy consumption in each of approximately 250 large buildings located throughout the country, which...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Jul 2011)

Brian Hayes: Having regard to the management of the State's property portfolio, the Office of Public Works (OPW) advises that the sale of land and buildings is the subject of constant review. OPW operates an active approach to the rationalisation of its lease stock through the ongoing surrender of leases. Properties and leases associated with the Decentralisation programme will be subject to Government...