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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I suppose there are a number of avenues. For example, the local enterprise offices, LEOs, might be able to give assistance and the local tourism boards might be able to help as well. We do not have a scheme in place at the moment.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Does that comes with age or time?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: I appreciate that.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: To respond to the question on Kilkenny Castle, we will take on board what you say, Chairman, and come back with a proposal.

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

Seán Canney: Rathfarnham Castle is a National Monument in State ownership since 1988. The Office of Public Works manages the site and has undertaken a programme of conservation and refurbishment at the castle over the past twenty years. The most recent (Phase 6) works were completed in 2015 and provided a new lift and staircase in the south-west tower, new toilet facilities at basement level in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Land Acquisition (15 Feb 2017)

Seán Canney: Under Section 28(2) of the State Property Act, 1954, land vested in or held in trust for a body corporate immediately prior to its dissolution, (other than land held by such body in trust for another person) becomes property of the State in the person of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The interest acquired by the Minister is described as a defeasible interest as it may be...

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...