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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The Interdepartmental Flood Policy Co-ordination Group is considering a range of policy issues and options in relation to flood risk management, including the potential costs and benefits associated with the introduction of an individual property protection scheme. The Group will be informed by two pilot projects which are currently underway in Thomastown and Graiguenamanagh in County...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: Maintenance of Ahafona Bridge, Ballybunion, County Kerry is not the responsibility of the Office of Public Works, as it does not form part of any arterial drainage schemes or catchment drainage schemes carried out by this Office under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. Local flooding and coastal erosion issues are matters for Local Authorities to investigate and address in the first...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland hold four leases in the Harcourt Square complex. Three of these leases have expired and fourth lease expires at end of 2016. The Commissioners have exercised their statutory right to renew these leases and the matter has been referred to the Courts. The annual costs of the four leases are as follows: Block 1 -€1,300,000 Block 2 -...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: This property is held by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform by virtue of the State Property Act, 1954. It is a non-operational vacant  property. The Commissioners of Public Works have advised me that they have no plans to refurbish this property at this time. However any works necessary to maintain the fabric of the building will be undertaken.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The river channel referred to by the Deputy does not form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. The OPW therefore has no responsibility for the maintenance of this channel. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address, and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Driving Test (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works are working with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on their driver testing strategic plan 2016-2020. While a potential site in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown was identified in early 2016, it did not meet the RSA requirements. The Commissioners continue to liaise with the RSA with a view to securing a suitable site that meets all their requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flooding Data (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 906 to 908, inclusive, together. As outlined to the Deputy in my reply to Parliamentary Question number *456 of 12 July last, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has maintenance responsibility for those Catchment Drainage Schemes and Flood Relief Schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995, including the Corrib-Mask-Robe Catchment...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: In November 2015 an application by Galway County Council (GCC) for funding of €247,870 was approved under the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for a project in Kiltiernan/Ballinderren, Co Galway. This was approved on the basis that GCC sourced the additional funding required for the project. The progression of a minor works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works has approved funding of €365,869 to Galway County Council for 12 projects under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme since January 2016. Full details are available at

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The most significant flood risk issues in County Galway are being examined under the Western Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) project. The draft Plan is currently at public consultation stage and will run for another ten weeks. Following the public consultation process, the draft Plan will be finalised taking on board the comments received. The finalised Plans will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, is the principal and core mechanism through which the most significant flood risk throughout the country is being identified, assessed and managed. This comprehensive Programme is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the Office of Public Works (OPW) working in partnership with the local authorities in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: Pending the commencement of works on the main flood defence scheme for Crossmolina which is currently in preparation, a number of interim measures are being progressed to address flood risk in the town and to enhance the resilience of the community to deal with flooding. Mayo County Council (MCC) in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the local Flood Action Group, are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: Westgate House is currently vacant, however, the carpark to the rear is leased to Drogheda Town Council under licence. Recently OPW officials have discussed the condition of the building with Louth County Council who have agreed to redecorate the facade of the building.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The car-park at Carrigafoyle Castle is not in the ownership of the State. Budgetary allocations allow the OPW to fulfil its obligations under National Monuments legislation for the monuments under its care. There are no funds available to be used for any works on areas not in State ownership/guardianship or control. In relation to the request to illuminate the Castle at night-time,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The works property referred to by the Deputy does form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. Each year the OPW carries out work to approximately 2,000km of channels and some 200 structures around the country as part of its ongoing and rolling arterial drainage maintenance programme....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) does not have an Arterial Drainage Scheme on the River Erne and has therefore no responsibility for channel maintenance in this area. Local flooding issues are, in the first instance, a matter for each local authority to investigate and address, they may carry out flood alleviation works from their own resources, or apply to the OPW for funding under the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: It is hoped that public access, albeit limited initially, can be facilitated in mid-2017.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Seán Canney: In March 2014, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Insurance Ireland (II), the representative body for the insurance industry in Ireland, and the Office of Public Works (OPW). This Memorandum sets out principles of how the two organisations will work together to ensure that appropriate and relevant information on completed OPW flood defence schemes is provided to insurers to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Drainage Schemes (21 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I thank the Senator for the question and for the opportunity to come to the House to speak on the matter of Crossmolina. I was down there on Monday - I will come to that later. The River Deal downstream from Crossmolina is part of the River Moy catchment drainage scheme carried out by the Office of Public Works between 1960 and 1971 under powers set out in the Arterial Drainage Act 1945....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Drainage Schemes (21 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I have grasped the nettle and I reassure the Senator and the House that nobody will run around me for sure. Since I got involved in the project in Crossmolina, I have instigated the downstream cleaning of the river. It is going to happen as we told representatives last Monday. In fairness, the Senator must let that happen. I am not here to go into the technical issues and the type of...