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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (26 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The embankments in question are old Land Commission embankments for which the Office of Public Works (OPW) has no responsibility. However, in September 2015, the OPW provided funding of €1,435,952 to Clare County Council as a once-off allocation for the repair of coastal infrastructure arising from the severe storms which occurred at the beginning of 2014. This was in addition to the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (26 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: As previously advised, the Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of assigning the former Garda Station at Castletownshend, Co. Cork to Castlehaven Nursing Association for use by Castletownshend Community Association for their community and voluntary activities. The Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO) have issued the licence, which sets out the terms and conditions applicable...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (26 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The Banna Drainage District drains lands in Carrahane Lower and Banna-Mountain townlands and the statutory duty of maintenance for this schemes rests with the Local Authority. Part of the townland of Banna-Mountain is currently subject to a detailed assessment being carried out by engineering consultants on behalf of the Office of Public Works, under the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Contracts (26 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: Requests are sought for tenders in a broad range of categories ranging from capital construction projects, flood relief projects, property maintenance works, supplies and services, etc. and are procured via open, restricted, negotiated procedure and/or advertised on e-Tenders. The criteria are identified in the request for tender documentation. Suppliers can register on e-Tenders to receive...

Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2016: Motion (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I always welcome debate.

Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2016: Motion (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: No, I do not agree with it.

Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2016: Motion (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2016, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 15th January, 2016. The ministerial order, which is before Dáil Éireann, is a technical instrument. Its purpose is to allow the Dáil to approve...

Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: There is a cap.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I am advised by my officials that no damage has been reported to any of the OPW maintained embankments in the area referred to by the Deputy. This Office only has a statutory responsibility to maintain Catchment Drainage Schemes and Arterial Drainage Schemes carried out by this Office under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. Investigation of flooding, in the first instance, is a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: It has been decided that the dates for the visitor season at Skellig Michael for 2016 will be 14 May to 2 October, weather permitting. These are virtually the same dates as last year, with no curtailment of the length of the official season. I appreciate that Skellig Michael has gained somewhat of a greater profile this year because of Star Wars and that there is an expectation that more...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 63 and 67 together. The Banna Drainage District drains lands in Carrahane Lower and Banna-Mountain townlands. Drainage Districts are areas where drainage schemes to improve land for agricultural purposes were constructed under the Arterial Drainage Acts from 1842 up to 1943. The statutory duty of maintenance for this schemes rests with the Local Authority....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I am aware of the flooding that has occurred in this location as are the OPW engineering staff who cover this area. However, it is a matter for Donegal County Council in the first instance to identify and address flooding issues in the county. It is open to the Council to undertake any local flood mitigation works using their own resources or to submit an application for funding if...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead State body for the co-ordination and implementation of Government policy on flood risk management. It is allocated funding annually from the Exchequer for its various programmes and measures in this area. Approximately €378 million has been expended during the period 2005-2015 on major Flood Relief Schemes, undertaken directly by the OPW...

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: It is the truth.

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: The Deputy stated he was too dynamic to be the Governor of the Central Bank.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (20 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I am grateful for the opportunity to address the Seanad on the subject of flooding and flood risk management. I look forward to a constructive discussion and debate which will inform the Government’s approach to managing flood risk in the future. As we all know, flooding is a natural phenomenon and in recent weeks we have all seen the devastating impact it can have on communities....

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (20 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (20 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: I will be as quick as I can. I thank Senators from all sides of the House for what has been largely a constructive and informative debate. I will try to deal with as many of the issues as possible. Senator White and others raised the issue of climate change, and I fully agree with her. We cannot ignore it and pretend it is not happening. That is why I am very proud that our national...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (20 Jan 2016)

Simon Harris: That is fine. It was said that we need to have a better exchange of information with the insurance companies with which I agree. That is why we have made provision for a memorandum of understanding. Where we complete a scheme we provide the information to Insurance Ireland so that it can pass that on to the companies which can be factored into the commercial decision-making process. I do...