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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is not the owner of the former Courthouse in Tipperary Town. Consequently, it is not a matter for OPW to carry out any repairs which may be required for this building.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The premises referred to has been vacated since the Summer of 2014. The matter is the subject of legal proceedings which are ongoing at present. On foot of legal advice, it is not appropriate at this time to provide any further detail on this matter so as not to prejudice the outcome of this case.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Flood relief works are being carried out on the Clare River (Claregalway) Drainage Scheme (FRS) over a 3-year period with substantial completion expected to be achieved by the end of 2018. Works are currently being progressed by the Office of Public Works' (OPW') direct labour force which has a lot of experience in undertaking such works in environmentally sensitive areas. In recognition of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Lower Morrell River flood relief scheme is being progressed by Kildare County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority for the scheme with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). I am advised that KCC and its consultants are currently finalising the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and detailed design of the scheme which includes liaising with the various...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (14 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works own the following three properties in Dublin that are currently not in use. 1. 91a Lower Georges St, Dun Laoghaire. The property is retained for strategic purposes. 2. 10/11 Castle St, Dublin 2. The property is adjacent to Dublin Castle and retained for strategic purposes 3. The Debtors’ Prison, Halston Street, Dublin 7. The future use of this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (14 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works own the following property in Co. Kildare that is currently not in use: Former Garda Station, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. The property is being prepared for disposal.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (14 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW continues to progress the legal matters relating to the acquisition of the site as a matter of high priority. This process will be completed as soon as possible.

Topical Issue Matters: Flood Risk Assessments (9 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I need 30 seconds.

Topical Issue Matters: Flood Risk Assessments (9 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Deputy read out my last line. In the interim, I am satisfied that the identified and assessed flood risk in Cork is being appropriately addressed. CFRAM is a process that has been going on for a number of years. When there were reports prepared, they had to be tested and modelled and maps had to be drawn. The answer I have given the Deputy sets out that the CFRAM process is now coming...

Topical Issue Matters: Flood Risk Assessments (9 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I reject the assertion that nothing has been done.

Topical Issue Matters: Flood Risk Assessments (9 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Deputy has had his say. I want to put on record that I reject that. Work has been done in order to prepare projects to go to construction. A lot of work has been done on them and will continue to be done right up until spring when they will be published.

Topical Issue Matters: Coastal Erosion (9 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The reply I have given is factual. The studies were done and money was provided. I suggest that because the local authority and the Office of Public Works are involved in this area, I ask that the local authority meet the officials of my Department to see what projects can be done. While it is okay to suggest spending money, I note we simply cannot spend money willy-nilly when a study is...

Topical Issue Matters: Coastal Erosion (9 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Let me finish. If a cost benefit can be met and if properties are at risk, that is part of the analysis. My experience thus far within the Department is that if a project is brought forward by the local authority and if it meets the criteria then it will get funding.

Topical Issue Matters: Flood Risk Assessments (9 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter today. I want to start by assuring all communities, including those living in Cork, that the Government is actively planning and taking every feasible measure to manage flood risk. Ireland is more prepared than ever to tackle flood risk from the significant investment being made to tackle flooding. This investment includes 38 major projects...

Topical Issue Matters: Coastal Erosion (9 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I thank Deputy Brendan Ryan for raising this important matter. Coastal erosion is a natural and ongoing process which takes place around the entire coastline. Coastal erosion may threaten human life and infrastructure, such as roads, and may undermine and cause damage to properties. However, it should be recognised that coastal erosion also has beneficial effects to the local environment,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (9 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The internal stairs of the O’Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery were completely destroyed by a bomb in 1971. Glasnevin Trust is currently undertaking a project to reinstate stair access to the top of the tower based on the original designs. I understand that the works are expected to be completed by Q3, 2017 with the Glasnevin Trust then opening the facility thereafter for public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (8 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Tables A, B and C set out the details of stand-alone car parking facilities held under lease by the Commissioners of Public Works, car parking that is included in leases held by the Commissioners for the purpose of providing office accommodation for the various Government Departments and car parking facilities at State-owned office accommodation in Dublin's inner city (Dublin 1 & 2)....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works’ (OPW) funding in respect of National Monuments is intended solely for the upkeep of National Monuments and other heritage properties in the care of the State and is not usually used for other purposes. The OPW is not willing to fund the total cost of the local contribution for the repair and upgrade of this public road. It is not owned by them and as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Deputy is aware from previous replies last year, repair works on damaged flood defences on the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme are being prioritised at locations which suffered more severe damage than at Tulligbeg. The annual programme of work for 2017 has been developed based on prioritising sites in most need of attention. The location referred to by the Deputy has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (2 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: The Irish Government’s core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding, is the Office of Public Work’s Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. 300 locations nationwide are being assessed under the Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local...