Results 42,701-42,720 of 46,267 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: The Deputy is undermining the Garda.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: That is a disgrace.
- Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: The Deputy's party did not give it the tools to do the job.
- Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: They already pay water charges.
- Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: He does not have discretion at the moment.
- Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: True.
- Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to bring the Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012, which was initiated in the Seanad, to this House. The primary purpose of the Bill is to introduce measures that will enable the Commissioner of Valuation to accelerate the national programme of revaluation of all commercial and industrial...
- Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: I just asked for the script to be circulated when Deputy Fleming was out of the Chamber. I apologise to the House. Does he wish me to pause until the script is available?
- Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: My apologies. We have a copy available now. This legislation is concerned with the valuation of property for rates purposes but not with the setting or collection of rates. The basis of assessment for valuation purposes is the net annual value of a property. The net annual value of a property is equivalent to the annual rent, exclusive of all payments in respect of rates, taxes,...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works confirm that the lease on Lissycasey Garda Station has expired. The Garda Station at Lissycasey, due to the current condition of the property, is in need of extensive refurbishment and requires considerable investment in order to meet modern regulatory requirements and to bring the property to a standard acceptable for use as a public building. An Garda...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: The river in question does not form part of any drainage scheme for which the Office of Public Works has maintenance responsibility. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for Local Authorities to investigate and address and Louth County Council may carry out flood mitigation and coastal protection works using its own resources. The Office of Public Works operates...
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Feb 2015)
Simon Harris: As indicated in my reply of 22nd January, discussions are taking place between the various stakeholders on the proposed establishment of an interim National Flood Forecasting Service. The issues for discussion include how the resource requirements can be met, including the required resources and expertise in the disciplines of meteorology and hydrology. It is not possible at this stage...
- Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015) Simon Harris: I am delighted to be here. From the Office of Public Works I am joined by Ms Clare McGrath, chairman; Mr. Tony Smyth, director of engineering; and Mr. Michael Long, accountant. As Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, I am pleased to set out some of the priority programmes of work to be funded from the...
- Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015) Simon Harris: Deputy Sean Fleming very efficiently ran through the entire activities of the Office of Public Works. He touched on a large number of areas.
- Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015) Simon Harris: That is correct. There is a great deal of work going on in that regard and I am aware that the select sub-committee discussed the matter in detail. On the issue of maintenance budgets, a problem does not arise. As I believe I stated in my opening remarks, since 2013 the maintenance budget has been transferred to the OPW. That is an important point.
- Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015) Simon Harris: I am extremely happy to try to debunk the myth about State art. Frankly, matters in this regard have become silly. There is no view within the OPW that anybody went off with a load of paintings in the back of his or her car. Let us be very clear on that point. However, there are lessons that need to be learned about the inventory of State art. We have adopted the necessary procedures....
- Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015) Simon Harris: I can speed up a little if committee members wish.
- Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015) Simon Harris: I wish to address the questions on Intreo, the National Convention Centre and Portlaoise. That is what I have left. The question on Portlaoise is important. I will be brief.
- Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015) Simon Harris: A target of 61 Intreo centres were to be in place in cities and towns throughout Ireland by the end of 2014. The first ten Intreo offices were delivered in May 2012 and a further 35 offices were handed over in 2013 and 2014. The remainder are targeted for delivery in 2015. In a number of towns Intreo has been delivered across two locations. The Intreo programme is estimated to cost in...
- Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (11 Feb 2015) Simon Harris: My apologies.