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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: In terms of process, the revised scope, of which the Deputy will be well aware because it is something she has brought up in Question Time previously, includes 940 properties in total, and the Deputy had defined the areas. That is being reviewed by the Coirib go Cósta steering group members and they have reached agreement on the revised scope, subject to agreement on a fee proposal from...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is the estimate as of now.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I understand the Deputy's frustration. It is something I will follow-up on. She is very familiar with the scheme and she made reference to the areas it covers. It covers the quay walls and will extend from the dock and continue along the long walk to Spanish Arch. Properties in the Claddagh area, along with Grattan Road and Fr. Griffin would be provided protection by the construction of a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes, consultants.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: On the information that the Deputy is looking at in terms of the revised scope, Galway City Council is currently liaising with the consultants on its fee proposal. As I said, once that is agreed, the project programme can be finalised and then the project steering group will publish the updated programme to the project website shortly thereafter. What I am saying, in my capacity as Minister...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, programme was the largest study of flood risk in the country, studying the flood risk for two thirds of the population. Following this CFRAM assessment and the proposal of options, Galway City Council appointed consultant engineers in November 2020 to design a detail option to protect the city from a significant flood event in the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I said €50 million.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will reread my prepared statement to be precise. I referred to the scale of the project and the fact the required defences are far greater, given we are now dealing with 940 properties rather than 312. I also mentioned hydrology, the further tests that are required regarding the impact of waves and the fact the scheme will protect more than three times as many properties. The best...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy will appreciate I have just come into my brief, but I have made myself familiar with the scheme. As she will know from my previous role, I am all about process. To give an update, the revised scope has been reviewed by the Coirib go Cósta steering group members and agreement has been reached on the revised scope, subject to agreement on a fee proposal with the consultants....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: My role as Minister of State is to progress the scheme as I have taken it over. In terms of process, the revised scope to deal with the 940 properties is being reviewed by the steering group and agreement has been reached. It is now agreeing the fee proposal with the consultants, Arup, and once that has been agreed, the steering group will publish the updated project programme on the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Especially in Gaelic football.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The particular matter Deputy Feighan referred to is really one for Uisce Éireann. As he is probably aware, in terms of our Department, there are grants available of up to €12,500 for upgraded septic tanks. However, the particular matter the Deputy raised in respect of houses on the outskirts of areas that have mains sewerage is something my Department will look into.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: As Deputy Duffy is probably aware, legislation is currently being prepared in terms of primary legislation in this area. It is currently being progressed by the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. We have supports in terms of interim measures. At 31 January this year, 79 applications have been processed across 22 local authorities, representing a total of 7,412 residential units, and 80% of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am not familiar with the case of Sean Meehan. I have made the general point, however. I do not know the specifics around the planning application, and neither should I, in terms of interfering with the planning process. In a general sense, however, anyone can apply to any local authority for any structure, be it wooden or otherwise, in terms of a house or structure. It is down to the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: As the Deputy is aware, there is nothing to prevent people in any local authority area from applying to build houses and structures made of wood. However, it is up to a local authority to assess each application on its merits. That message needs to go out. I do not know the specifics of this case. The Deputy may wish to provide them to me. We obviously cannot get directly involved in any...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: As matters stand, there is nothing to prevent anyone from applying for planning permission for any wooden structure that is a house.

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: From the Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is indeed a historic day for Limerick. This is something I am incredibly proud to have brought through the Houses of the Oireachtas. Limerick is really leading the way. This is probably one of the most significant reforms in local government since the foundation of the State. The legislation also allows for plebiscites for all local authorities. We hope that many will take up this...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: From the Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: You lead and we will follow.

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: From the Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will speak to amendments Nos. 23 to 48, inclusive, which are grouped together for discussion. These are amendments to the existing tables in Part 1 and Part 2 of Schedule 1, which list the functions of the Príomh Chomhairleoir and the director general, respectively. Amendment No. 23 deletes section 74(1)(b) as a function of the Príomh Chomhairleoir. Section 74 provides that a...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: From the Seanad (28 Feb 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Amendment No. 7 proposes to amend section 31(4) regarding the mayoral programme. The mayor must present a draft of their mayoral programme for consideration by the elected council at a council meeting. As currently drafted, the members would receive a copy of the draft mayoral programme seven days before the meeting. This amendment would extend that period to 14 days. This issue was...