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Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: They are pretending not to remember.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: He is Mother Teresa now.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: That would be a new departure.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Lease Agreements (9 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: This property was originally taken under lease by the Commissioners of Public Works in 1967 for a term of 75 years. The building was disposed of in 2004 and the Commissioners of Public Works no longer have an interest in the property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Lease Agreements (9 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: Agriculture House is not held on a leasehold basis. It is a State-owned building and was purchased by the Commissioners of Public Works in 1986. There are no rental payments in respect of the property since that date.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: Matters concerning river bank erosion do not fall within the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The area in question is not within an Arterial Drainage Scheme maintainable by OPW. Responsibility for the maintenance of the river banks would rest with the land owners concerned. It is open to Limerick City and County Council to investigate the river bank erosion issue. If a risk of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, the River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme in Bray County Wicklow is being undertaken by Wicklow County Council (WCC) as the Contracting Authority with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). Management of the scheme, including the agreement of a Works Programme with the various contractors, rests with WCC. In general terms WCC advise that good progress is being...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (8 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 79 to 81, inclusive, together. Until all the Flood Risk Management Plans, including the Western CFRAM Plan, are developed it is not possible to state the funding to be made available to implement the measures contained in the plans. As regards prioritisation, those schemes and measures offering the greatest benefit relative to cost will generally be those...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Contracts (8 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: Evaluation of the tenders received by the Office of Public Works (OPW) for construction of the new Regional and Divisional Headquarters for An Garda Síochána in Galway is at an advanced stage. Post tender clarifications are being pursued by the OPW with the contractor who appears to have submitted the most economically advantageous tender. Subject to a satisfactory outcome being...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Site Acquisitions (8 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works acquired a site from Wexford Borough Council in 2007 to accommodate new Government offices at Crescent Quay/Anne Street, Wexford. The acquisition of this site was in exchange for a site at King Street, Wexford owned by the Commissioners. The Office of Public Works has conducted a review of the files relating to this property transaction and there are no...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Archaeological Sites (7 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: It is not appropriate to move National Monuments to other locations solely on the basis of visitor or tourism potential. The Dunloe Ogham Stones are not considered to be under any threat and therefore it is not proposed to move them.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (7 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works recruits seasonal guides each year and these posts are advertised in the national papers, on social media, in regional publications and on the OPW’s website. The application form together with an information guide is made available on the OPW website. The information guide contains comprehensive information for candidates, including details of the job...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (7 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware from earlier replies (Parliamentary Questions 237 of 3 March and 13652 of 2 April 2015), the bridge in question was constructed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) as part of the Corrib-Mask-Robe Arterial Drainage Scheme under the powers given to the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland by the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. No agreement has been signed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Architectural Heritage (7 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: As far as the Office of Public Works is aware no arrangements were made for a meeting on the date stated. Tenders have been invited for the preparation of a Conservation and Management Plan for Bunadubber Mill. It is hoped to have a consultant in place for September this year. Until this process has been completed any meeting, along the lines suggested, is unlikely to be of any real value.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (7 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed to transfer the site at Harcourt Terrace, which incorporates the former Garda station and film Censor's Office, to the Department of Education and Skills for the purpose of building a new primary school subject to the Department securing the necessary planning permission. The Department of Education and Skills has launched an architectural design...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (7 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Cork County Council as the Contracting Authority for the project, with funding being provided by the OPW. The current position is that tenders from civil works contractors have been received and have been assessed by the Council. The Skibbereen Scheme will shortly be submitted to the Minister for...

Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Kyne for the question. The Office of Public Works operates guide services at approximately 70 sites nationwide. Some of these locations are open on a full-time basis. However, the majority, approximately 46, are open seasonally on various dates between April and October. The guided visitor sites operated in Galway and Mayo and their relevant opening arrangements this year...

Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputy Kyne. Athenry Castle had 743 visitors on free Wednesdays last year out of a total of 13,532 visitors. I will make these figures available to the Deputy. All in all, more than 6,700 people visited our heritage sites in Galway and Mayo on the free Wednesdays and more than 217,000 people visited those same sites in Galway and Mayo during the entire year of 2014. In addition to...

Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: I will be happy to look at this on a case-by-case basis. The Office of Public Works approaches these issues with a view to wanting to engage with the community. We are very reliant on community support. The success of the OPW in presenting our heritage is based on this collaborative approach between community organisations, local authorities, Fáilte Ireland and the Office of Public...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Procurement Regulations (2 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: As I have already outlined, Circular 16/13 encourages public bodies to utilise the central framework agreements.