Results 41,701-41,720 of 46,260 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (14 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 to 127, inclusive, together. The river 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 river. Glenflesk village, including Curreal bridge, is one of 300...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (14 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: As outlined to the Deputy in previous replies to Parliamentary Questions on this subject, the channel in question is part of the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme which was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. The OPW continues to have a statutory responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme. Each year the OPW carries out work to...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Authority Funding (14 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 131 together. It is a matter for Cavan and Monaghan County Councils in the first instance to identify and address minor or localised flooding issues in their counties. It is open to the Councils to undertake any local flood mitigation works using their own resources or to submit an application for funding if necessary under the Office of Public...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (14 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 to 134, inclusive, together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) does not have Arterial Drainage Schemes on the either the River Erne system or River Dromore and is not responsible for channel maintenance in either area in accordance with its statutory requirements under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. Local flooding issues are, in the first...
- Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: I am grateful for this opportunity to address the House on the subject of flooding and flood risk management. I have listened to most of the debate, which has been informative and constructive. I have taken note of a variety of issues that were raised by Deputies on all sides of the House. Some very constructive and useful ideas have been put forward by Members. The unprecedented...
- Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: Yes.
- Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: Not true.
- Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: The interdepartmental group has been in place for a year.
- Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: We have done that.
- Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: We have had the memorandum of understanding since last year.
- Shannon River Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: The Deputy was against it then, when he was in government.
- Shannon River Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: They would not even put the Deputy on a billboard.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: We would not see Deputy Adams at them.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: Cop on.
- Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: That is a great soundbite.
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: You will be aware that I have recently replied to Deputy Dan Neville T.D. on this matter also (PQ 45842/15 refers). Section 28(2) of the State Property Act, 1954 provides for the personal property and land vested in or held in trust by a body corporate immediately prior to its dissolution (other than personal property or land held by such body upon trust for another person) to become the...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: The river 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 river. Glenflesk is one of 300 locations nationwide that is being assessed under the OPW's Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: I am advised that there are no specific outstanding flood alleviation/drainage proposals submitted by Kildare Co. Council that request funding by the Office of Public Works (OPW) at this time, other than the proposed Lower Morrell River Flood Relief Scheme, of which, the Deputy is aware. However, the OPW and KCC continue to work in close consultation on the development of the Catchment Flood...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: The Government has agreed to the establishment of a flood forecasting and warning service. A Flood Forecasting and Warning Service is regarded as an important non-structural flood mitigation measure. It will provide early warning that will allow the general public and local authorities to take more effective preventive action to mitigate the impacts of an impending flood. The Office...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (13 Jan 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together. Good progress is being made on the national Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme which is the principal vehicle for implementing the EU Floods Directive and forms the strategic focus of national flood risk management policy. Engineering consultants have been appointed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to...