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Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I am very happy to give Deputy McCarthy that assurance. This scheme is a priority for the OPW and for me. I genuinely feel the Bandon scheme, along with the Skibbereen and the Clonakilty schemes, will result in significant flood mitigation for the people of west Cork. They are three exciting projects and I want to see all three underway. I can certainly understand the frustration....

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: Nationalised debts.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greek Election Result (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I agree with Senator Bradford. I too was encouraged by the op-ed from the now Greek Prime Minister in the Financial Timeslast Wednesday. While I do not agree with every word he wrote, I welcome the fact that he referred to wanting to engage, work constructively, make debt sustainable and seek restructuring. This attitude of wanting to work with partners in Europe is what the Minister,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greek Election Result (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to give my initial view and the view of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, on the consequences of the recent elections in Greece and thank the Senator for providing me with the opportunity to do so. While he has acknowledged that it is only 48 hours since the elections and that the new Government was only formed yesterday afternoon, it is timely and important that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: Responsibility for identifying appropriate measures to address damage to coastal defence infrastructure at Maghera Beach, Glenties rests with Donegal County Council in the first instance. It is open to the Council to utilise its own resources, or to avail of funding that might be available from other sources to deal with the issue. However, the Office of Public Works (OPW) would...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: At present there are no plans to erect a fence around the Castletown Demesne, Celbridge, Co Kildare.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (27 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: I am advised that the Commissioners of Public Works are not aware of any court case regarding a right of way at Castletown Demesne, Celbridge, County Kildare.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (22 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The establishment of a new National Flood Forecasting and Flood Warning Service was proposed in a report on a Strategic Review of Options for Flood Forecasting and Flood Warning in Ireland, prepared for the Office of Public Works. Following consultation with relevant Departments and Agencies the OPW, in consultation with Met Eireann, has proposed the introduction of a new interim...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Decentralisation Programme Expenditure (22 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: All leases taken by the Commissioners of Public Works under the 2003 Decentralisation Programme were allocated to the designated Departments or Agencies and occupied by staff assigned to the various locations, some initially in advance offices in short term accommodation pending completion of permanent offices and others in long term leased accommodation. The property details sought have...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works submitted the proposals for the River Clare (Claregalway) Flood relief scheme, which includes works at the location referred to by the Deputy, to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for statutory approval by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in accordance with the requirements of the Arterial Drainage Acts. The Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works commenced a planning process in August 2014 to relocate the Dublin City Mortuary and the State Pathologist into newly refurbished premises at the former Whitehall Garda Station Dublin 9. Following full consideration of the views of local residents and local representatives the planning process was completed and a decision taken in late 2014 that the development, as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: Limerick City and County Council submitted applications for funding for projects at Askeaton and Ballysteen under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. With regard to Askeaton, the OPW last week requested additional information from the Council in relation to the application. When this information is received the application will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (20 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The current position with regard to the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme is that the procurement process to appoint a civil works contractor has been delayed due to a legal challenge at the pre-qualifying first stage by a contractor who has not been placed on the list of contractors from whom bids will be invited. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently taking legal advice on this matter...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the management of Kilmacurragh House and Gardens which are in the ownership of the Minister of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The entire property was acquired by the State for the purpose of preserving the arboretum, which was of significant heritage status, and on condition that the House would not be restored. The OPW is considering options...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Road Improvement Schemes (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works have submitted the proposals for the scheme to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for statutory approval by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in accordance with the requirements of the Arterial Drainage Acts. Advance works including the construction of an additional flood eye at Claregalway Bridge and replacement of Crusheeny...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently undertaking extensive vegetation maintenance works on OPW flood defences on the lower reaches of the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme (CDS). This involves removing all excessive vegetation using mechanical mulchers attached to 360 degree excavators. The works are required to allow the execution of a full condition assessment and level...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Decentralisation Programme Office Accommodation (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: Under the Government Decentralised Programme announced in 2003 the Office of Public Works entered into a number of leases to provide office accommodation to house both temporary advance parties and long term permanent office requirements. Many of the short term leases (5 years or under) have been surrendered on completion of permanent office facilities; others have been extended at a reduced...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Roads Maintenance (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The road that the Deputy refers to, between the R561 and a local property, is a public road and its upkeep and maintenance is the responsibility of Kerry County Council in the first instance.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ferry Services Provision (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: Boatmen who were previously in receipt of Permits from the Office of Public Works to land passengers on Skellig Michael will be contacted, as normal, by letter in the next few weeks inviting them to apply for Permits for the 2015 season.Boatmen who do not respond will be deemed not to be interested in availing of 2015 Permits. As indicated during 2014, the OPW also proposes to hold a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Transfers (14 Jan 2015)

Simon Harris: The Commissioners of Public Works have confirmed to Kilgarvan Tidy Towns Association that they are prepared to licence the former Garda station in Kilgarvan for community use. The Chief State Solicitor's Office are currently engaged on the legal formalities with the Solicitor representing the Association. The matter will be concluded as soon as these formalities have been completed.