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Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I am speaking on this Bill on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Breen, who has laryngitis and is unable to speak. I reiterate the view of the Minister, Deputy Mitchell O’Connor, that it is only right that trade unions are able to represent and take action in support of the interests of their members and that our laws support that right. The policy of successive Governments has...

Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: In the UK, the issue of physical access to workplaces is not covered by legislation. It is a matter for employers to decide if they wish to allow trade unions to have access to their premises. Physical access is much less of an issue than it might have been in the past due to the advent of the Internet, e-mail and social media, which make it much easier for trade unions to communicate with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: A review of the Minor Works Scheme is currently underway with a view to examining the criteria for consideration within the Scheme, including for example the various thresholds for the assessment of benefit and the financial limits for applications under the Scheme. The review, which includes consultations with Local Authorities, is examining any potential improvements, administrative or...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Feachtais Turasóireachta (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: San iomlán thug 17,834 duine cuairt ar an suíomh i Ros Muc sa bhliain 2016. Tá pleananna á bhforbairt faoi láthair ag Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí, Údarás na Gaeltachta agus Fáilte Éireann d’fheachtas comhtháite margaíochta d’Ionad Cuairteoirí nua Theachín an Phiarsaigh. Tabharfaidh seo faoi cheisteanna...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW's Disposal Policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property including the former Garda station at Leenane, Co. Galway is to: - Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government departments or the wider public sector. - If there is no other State use identified for a property, the OPW will then consider disposing of the property...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The intense rainfall of winter 2015/2016 gave rise to the highest flood levels recorded on Lough Mask and Lough Corrib since Hydrometric Records began. Flood levels on Lough Mask reached levels of over 400mm higher than the next highest level recorded in February 2014 and over 600mm higher than December 2006. I am advised that following this flooding, the Office of Public Works (OPW)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have been in discussion with Louth County Council in relation to the condition of Westgate House. The Council has agreed to redecorate the façade of the building. The future use of the property is currently being considered in line with OPW stated policy and, upon completion of this review, the issue of the restoration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the OPW's Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme is focussing on 300 Areas for Further Assessment (AFAs) including 90 coastal areas, mainly in urban locations nationwide, identified as being at potentially significant risk of flooding. It is the principal vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that OPW approved funding of €450,000 under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme to Meath County Council for a project at Ashbourne, Co Meath in 2016. The OPW are currently working on part of the flood relief measures in Ashbourne that will reduce the flood risk in Huntsgrove....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Wild Atlantic Way Project (21 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The selection of the Rosmuc site as a Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point is a matter for Fáilte Ireland in the first instance and the Office of Public Works was involved from the point of view of facilitating the location for the WAW iconic signage. I understand that it is generally intended that the process of selecting particular locations as Signature Points will be kept under review...

Seanad: Civil Law (Missing Persons) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: On behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank Senators Colm Burke, Marie-Louise O'Donnell and Ruane for presenting the Civil Law (Missing Persons) Bill 2016. I am happy to tell the House that the Government has decided not to oppose the Bill, although the text of the Bill is not without its problems. Careful analysis of its content will be necessary and...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief, I am pleased to set out some of the priority programmes of work to be funded from the 2017 Revised Estimate for the Office of Public Works. The OPW is responsible for a wide variety of functions with an overall budget of €394 million in...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: With regard to the estate management of Barryscourt Castle, the site is closed to the public at the moment as the OPW is addressing the dampness issues and is completely rewiring. It will probably remain closed until at least 2018 but it is being developed. With regard to the Annes Grove site, it was donated to the State in 2015. The OPW has commenced a programme of works to make the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Absolutely. The Deputy mentioned the tender for the children's science centre. It will go out to tender by the end of this year. Before I leave that point, I concur with the Deputy's idea that we need to be spreading out the numbers right throughout the area. I have had the privilege of travelling to wonderful places around Ireland, only last week on a beautiful morning I visited venues...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Absolutely, it is relocation. We are also considering farmyard relocation. That will obviously have to be on the land. There is nothing barring that option from being considered but the full criteria is being finalised and we are bringing it to Cabinet for approval in the next two weeks.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: It is proving difficult to bring this issue to a conclusion. Since I have come into office we have instigated quarterly meetings with Insurance Ireland. I acknowledge that Deputy Sherlock came to me with information and we are trying to feed it to Insurance Ireland. There are major problems in two areas, the first of which arises in areas where we installed demountable flood defences that...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Agreed.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I think we have had that discussion with them. I accept the Deputy's point in respect of the scheme to which he refers and we have discussed it in detail. I am not happy with it and will work to try to get a resolution to the situation.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Yes.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: In fairness, the Deputy's point is one of the frustrations I have had myself. There are competing problems in respect of funding for flood relief schemes. From my background in construction, I can understand some of them because the issues relate to engineering and water and it is very hard to define the timescale. I have a note that the contractor for the Ennis works is to be...