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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (17 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastlewest Garda Station is included in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021, launched in October 2015 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works is currently progressing the delivery of all the projects listed in that plan. OPW has received a Brief of requirements for a District Headquarter Station in Newcastlewest from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2017)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together. The table schedules the costs incurred by way of agreements held by the Commissioners of Public Works for providing stand-alone car parking facilities for various Government Departments and agencies. There are also car parking spaces for which the breakdown of costs is not available as these are covered in the overall cost of leases held...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Services for People with Disabilities (17 May 2017)

Seán Canney: Changing place is a combined toilet, shower and changing room for use by people with complex and multiple disabilities who require the help of assistants. In 2016, a changing place facility was installed in Áras an Uachtaráin at a cost of just over €60,000. Work is underway to provide a changing place facility in Farmleigh. Planning permission has been obtained and tenders...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland are developing Flood Maps as part of the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme and in accordance with the requirements set out in the EU Floods Directive (2007/60/EC). The CFRAM Programme is focusing on 300 areas - called Areas for Further Assessment (AFAs) - that were designated in 2012 at being potentially significant...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fire Safety (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The current Fire and Evacuation Procedures for Dublin Castle were developed in 2016. These procedures are available in a document entitled Dublin Castle Emergency Response Procedures,which will be provided separately to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fire Safety (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: Undertaking global fire drills at Dublin Castle evacuating the entire complex at the same time is impractical. A number of fire drills took place in the OPW occupied/managed areas of Dublin Castle during the time period outlined and targeted fire exercises are undertaken regularly. In 2017, two fire drills are scheduled for Dublin Castle in late May and October. The undertaking of fire...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fire Safety (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The following staff numbers were trained as fire marshalls and trained in fire safety since 2009. A complete review based on best practice elsewhere in the OPW (Kilkenny Castle) was carried out in 2015 and new procedures were put in place following this review. date course Numbers attending 24/11/2009 Fire Marshall 7 1/12/2009 Fire Marshall 4 2/12/2009 Fire Marshall 8 8/12/2009 Fire...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fire Safety (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: Number of Fire Safety Inspections carried out at Dublin Castle in State Apartments, Conference Centre and Castle Hall: Fire safety inspections are carried out on a regular basis by Architectural, Engineering and Fire Safety officials of the Office of Public Works to ensure that Dublin Castle meets with fire safety regulations. A regular programme of works is in place to upgrade fire safety...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fire Safety (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: All fire escape routes in Dublin Castle are managed to ensure the safe and speedy evacuation of occupants in the event of an emergency. There is an ongoing process of review and upgrade to ensure that evacuation routes, in particular within Dublin Castle, meet the standards of the relevant regulations. The Fire Safety Strategy 2015/16 for Dublin Castle identifies and includes all...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The location referred to by the Deputy forms part of the Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme (CDS) which was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The River Maine CDS consists of 228 km of channel, 96 km of embankment, 130 bridges and 210 sluice outfall structures. The OPW has a statutory responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme. OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Station Closures (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public works advise that the Irish Coastguard, in conjunction with the Commissioners, is currently exploring a number of site options for a replacement coastguard Station in the Belmullet area. Recommendations from the Irish Coastguard are expected shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and operation of National Monuments and other heritage sites in State care but does not have a primary role in relation to the proposed acquisition of heritage properties. Decisions in relation to these matters are a matter for the Department of Arts Heritage Regional Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs which has the primary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) advise that when CARANUA was established in 2013, the Commissioners were requested by the Department of Education and Skills to provide accommodation for this body. At the time, the Commissioners were able to offer accommodation in the leased property portfolio in Frederick Court as a temporary measure and CARANUA was willing to pay rent for that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: In 1967 the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) acquired a parcel of land of approximately 23 acres, on behalf of the Garda Training College. In 1998 it was agreed to lease these lands to Garda College Sportsfield Co. Limited (GCS) for a period of 99 years. GCS sublet the golf course to a local group (Templemore Golf Club) and these tenants remain in place. Officials in my office are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that funding of €18,800 was approved under the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in September 2016 for a project at Killen Bridge, Granard, Co Longford. The progression of the works is the responsibility of Longford County Council. There is no further application for funding on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works is awaiting approval to the proposed works at Tubbercurry Garda Station, including confirmation of funding, from the Garda authorities.

Topical Issue Debate: Forest Fires (10 May 2017)

Seán Canney: I thank Deputies MacSharry and Connolly for raising these matters. Forest fires have a significant impact, as we are witnessing. Deputy Connolly has set out the scene that is taking place at Cloosh Valley in Galway, a place I know well as I am from Galway myself. Responding to these fires and to public safety is key at this time. Forest fires can destroy habitats, wildlife, farm land...

Topical Issue Debate: Forest Fires (10 May 2017)

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Topical Issue Debate: Forest Fires (10 May 2017)

Seán Canney: First, I did mention Galway in my response. The kernel of Deputy MacSharry's issue is funding to replace a small section of the Sligo Camino. As that was installed by the local authority with Leader funding, if the local authority looks at it, appraises it and sees what the costs involved would be, it can submit those to the Government and we will see what we can do. I am saying, honestly,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (10 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Lee Flood Risk Management Plan, developed under the Lee Pilot Study and finalised in 2014, made a number of recommendations specific to the Upper Lee (upstream of Inniscarra Dam). The preferred option for the design of the Ballymakeera scheme is being finalised. Design options for the Crookstown scheme are being reviewed. A review of the measures for Macroom set out in the Lee CFRAM...