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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (2 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: As I advised in responses to previous Questions on this matter, responsibility for maintenance of the River Suck, which is the main tributary of the River Shannon, rests jointly with Galway County Council and Roscommon County Council. The Councils have heretofore discharged their responsibility through the River Suck Joint Drainage District Committee. The most recent formal report...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (2 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: Agriculture House is a State Owned office building vested in the Commissioners of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Redeployment (2 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: I assume that the Question refers to the relocation of OPW building maintenance staff from the Botanic Gardens, Four Courts and the Custom House to Collins Barracks, the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Leinster House and Government Buildings. It is necessary for operational purposes for the Commissioners of Public Works to align and relocate their building maintenance staff to locations from...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (2 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: As indicated in my replies to previous questions on this subject, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has submitted the proposals for the Clare River (Claregalway) flood relief scheme for statutory approval by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, as required by the Arterial Drainage Acts. The scheme includes flood alleviation measures in the areas referred to by the Deputy. A report...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: The alternative.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: It is movie night.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: That is not what happened.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: He has no respect.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: It is going well, is it not?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Health Policy (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank Senator Burke for raising this issue for discussion today. I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Leo Varadkar, who is unable to be here due to Government business. Neural tube defects, NTDs, include a range of serious congenital malformations as a result of incomplete closure of the neural tube within a month of conception. They include...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Health Policy (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: I thank the Senator for his comments. I am pleased to note that the HSE and the Department of Health have informed me that GPs are key partners in this campaign which is due to be rolled out this month. I shall pass his comments on to the Minister for Health. I also thank him for the timely opportunity to remind people of the importance of this issue in advance of the new advertising campaign.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Eurozone Crisis (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to have an opportunity to outline to the House the efforts that are being undertaken by the Irish Government, and our euro area colleagues, during Greece’s current difficult economic times.I thank Senator Bradford for providing me with the opportunity to do so. I agree with much of what the Senator said. It is important that solidarity is shown in Europe and people walk...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: This is a drafting amendment to include the words "Commission regarding Bank of Ireland", so as to identify the type of instrument in the subject matter in the interests of consistency as is done with the other instruments in the Bill.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: This is also a drafting amendment to rectify a typographical error in the subject matter of a proclamation of 1768 that incorrectly refers to Northern Ireland rather than Northumberland. I express my gratitude to Senator Mooney who identified this error and brought it to the attention of my officials.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: The following table details the number of Bills being repealed: Statute Law Revision Act/Bill: Number of laws assessed Number of laws identified as already repealed/ disenabled Number of laws repealed by each Act Of the total laws repealed, number of express repeals Of the total laws repealed, number of implied repeals Number of laws...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Jul 2015)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 to 84, inclusive, together. The proposed attenuation works in Tymon Park are part of the overall options for dealing with flood risk on the Poddle River. These options were identified under the East Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (ECFRAM) study, and on which the public were consulted in 2013. The proposals for flood mitigation measures...

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Harris: The Deputy should take his own advice.

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Harris: It is not true.

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Harris: What is the Deputy's position on Greece?