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Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2013: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: As colleagues will be aware, the main purpose of the Bill is to give statutory effect and authority to the Estimates approved by the Dáil this year. It also forms the basis for the statement of authorised issues, which sets out the amounts authorised to issue from the Exchequer from the beginning of 2014. The Bill also provides for the capital carryover from 2013 to 2014, which is...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2013: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Taxation Assessments (19 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works assigned LPT value bands to the residential quarters in Áras an Uachtaráin and the associated residential properties as follows: 1 Aras an Uachtaráin (President's residence) .......Band 14 (€700,00-750,000) 2 Lodge ............................................................ ..Band 4 (€200,000-€250,000) 3 Lodge...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Taxation Assessments (19 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works assigned the following value bands to Farmleigh House and associated lodges: 1. For the purposes of the LPT, Farmleigh House is considered a museum and is exempt from Local Property Tax. 2. Steward's House ..................Band 17 (€800,000-€850,000) 3. Gate Lodge ..........................Band 5 (€250,000- €300,000) 4....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Taxation Assessments (19 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works assigned Ardilaun Lodge, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 to LPT value band 7 (€350,000 - €400,000).

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Taxation Assessments (19 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: I would refer the Deputy to PQ 346 of 11th June 2013 when this information (all OPW properties liable for the LPT) was given to this House. As stated previously in this House, the Commissioners of Public Works are engaged in examining the residential property portfolio in terms of State use, disposal on the open market or community use. As this process is ongoing, the value bands associated...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (19 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works do not assign residences for purposes other than for official use.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (19 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: The residential properties in the ownership of Commissioners of Public Works fall into three categories: (a) Garda residential accommodation which is under the control of the Garda authorities. Any rental income or assignment of these properties is a matter for An Garda Siochana. (b) Residential properties associated with particular positions such as Gatekeepers, Park Superintendents,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (19 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: No residential properties were disposed of by the Commissioners in 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (18 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 114 together. I am advised that Bray Town Council is currently working actively on progressing the procurement arrangements for the outstanding works on the River Dargle flood relief scheme and the Council is aiming to be in a position to avail of the 2014 environmental window to the fullest extent possible for the carrying out of 'in-river' works....

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Insurance Cover (17 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: I thank the Deputy for his comments and appreciate his frustration. My understanding is that the flood forum has met. As Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, the questions I would ask are what it is doing, whether it has made specific recommendations and whether there has been an assessment of risk in respect of each household across the affected street. My understanding is...

Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Insurance Cover (17 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: I thank Deputy Ó Ríordáin who, once again, has raised this important issue on behalf of constituents. I fully appreciate his frustration at the lack of progress across a number of agencies. I genuinely understand the frustration of the local community around the River Nanakin who every night are worried about whether a substantial amount of fluvial rainfall could affect their...

Seanad: Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: We are delighted that there is cross-party support for this Bill. The Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, raised two crucial issues on Second Stage. He recognised that the creation of a register containing all the information about potential losses and risks for lenders and borrowers is crucial to ensuring that mistakes are not repeated. The bank intends to take a phased...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (17 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: There are no plans at present to undertake renovations at Carlow Castle. Works were undertaken a number of years ago to conserve the Monument and to landscape the surrounding area. The site is in relatively good order currently. Due to budgetary and staffing constraints, the presentation of a number of our National Monuments, including Carlow Castle, cannot include an on-site guide...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: I am advised that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has not carried out works at this location. OPW staff visited the area a number of months ago to investigate reports of flooding. It is understood that works were carried out in the area by a contractor on behalf of Galway County Council, relating to the construction of a group water scheme. In this regard the matter should be raised with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (17 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: The house and gardens at Mount Congreve are currently under the care of the Mount Congreve Trust. The Mount Congreve Trust consists of three Trustees including the Commissioners of Public Works. The remaining two Trustees represent the Congreve Foundation and were appointed by Mr. Congreve. The Trust period for the gardens commenced in May 2011 and will expire in May 2032. The Mansion...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (12 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Department of Social Protection currently occupies six premises in County Donegal that are leased by the Commissioners of Public Works. The total annual rental cost of the six premises is €91,950. The location of each premises is shown in the following table. Town Address Ballybofey Unit 14 & 15, The Shopping Centre, Ballybofey Ballybofey Unit 4& 5 Dunfril...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: Following flooding in Glanmire in June 2012, Cork County Council applied for funding under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Works Scheme for river cleaning works in order to provide some hydraulic improvement on the Glashaboy River. The application was approved and Cork County Council subsequently availed of funding in the amount of €32,871. The implementation of these works is...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: As we move into 2015, it will go down to 0.15%.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Brian Hayes: It was entirely fair, in circumstances where we had to get people back to work and in which this measure had been successful, that this difficult issue for people with pensions be dealt with fairly and squarely. The good news which I am sure the Senator will support is that by 2015 the rate will go down to 0.15%.