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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 May 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works understands that Limerick County Council will shortly be submitting an application for funding for flood mitigation measures at the location referred to by the Deputy under the minor works scheme introduced by the OPW last year. If an application is submitted, it will be considered in conjunction with other applications received from Local Authorities having regard...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 May 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works appointed consultants in March this year to carry out a focused study on the Clare and Abbert Rivers to identify measures to mitigate flood risk to properties in the area, including the properties referred to by the Deputy. The results of this study are expected to be available in June. Any works that are deemed appropriate to implement the measures identified by...

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (5 May 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to share my time with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Lenihan, Deputy McDaid and perhaps another speaker. I propose to take six minutes. Tonight's motion essentially revolves around an issue that has, to all intents and purposes, been settled by voluntary renunciation or gifting to the Exchequer in the short term, and by the abolition of all such payments to sitting ex-Ministers...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: As lead agency in the management of flood risk nationally, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has focused on a catchment-based context for managing flood risk, with more proactive risk assessment and management, and increased use of non-structural and flood impact mitigation measures. Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Studies (CFRAMSs) and their product - Catchment Flood Risk...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (28 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: As stated in response to the Deputy's question of 10 March 2010, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has commenced a national programme of catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management studies, which will lead to the development of comprehensive Flood Risk Assessment and Management plans for areas of significant flood risk. The OPW will initiate the appointment of consultants to undertake the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (28 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I announced in March of this year details of the first phase of funding being made available by the OPW to Local Authorities in 2010 for minor works and studies to address localised flood and coastal erosion problems. OPW had initially allocated the sum of €6m for the Minor Works and Coastal Protection Programmes. However, based on assessments completed by OPW of applications received...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (28 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The draft Catchment Flood Risk Management Plan (CFRMP) for the River Lee is at public consultation stage. The consultants, Halcrow Group Ireland Ltd., have been appointed to undertake a review of the November 2009 floods for the Rivers Lee and Owenboy. This is a hydrological and hydraulic review, examining, inter alia, rainfall depths and return periods, flood flow paths, extents and...

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: ): It is interesting to note that the procedure for this discussion is still being batted backwards and forwards. I am pleased to address the Seanad on recent developments in banking. Every Member of the House is aware that the banking sector is crucial to ensuring the economy can benefit from the global economic recovery under way. The banking measures announced by the Minister for...

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: ): I thank Senators who contributed to this debate. I will try to be reasonably brief in reply. Not for the first time I was a bit taken aback by the extreme pessimism expressed by the Fine Gael finance spokesman. He said there was not a hope in hell of getting out of this in the foreseeable future, regardless of what happens. I do not accept that bleak perspective and also very much...

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: On the subject of light regulation which is portrayed as a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael disposition, this approach was the conventional wisdom across much of the western world. It is interesting that in the general election campaign across the water the Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown of the British Labour Party, has fully acknowledged that he was persuaded of the case for light regulation and...

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: There are four stages in NAMA's operations. Following the transfer of loans, borrowers' business plans are evaluated and either agreed or not accepted by NAMA. This is followed by stage 4, enforcement of security, which could involve several alternative courses of action. Senator Bradford and others raised the question of-----

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I will address them. Senator Bradford and others raised the issue of repossessions. In 2009 the number of home repossessions totalled 28 for the institutions covered under the bank guarantee scheme. The EU reclassification of the assistance provided for Anglo Irish Bank does not make any difference to the underlying position. It is also clear the markets accept this is the case.

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: That is not an issue.

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I will answer the questions I am able to answer.

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I answered Senator Cummins's question on whether amending legislation would be introduced on NAMA. I have also answered several other questions.

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: This is not Question Time.

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I will address my remarks to the Leas-Chathaoirleach. As Senators will be aware, there is no Question Time in this House.

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I have answered most of the questions asked in the debate. It is never possible to respond to every single point made in a debate. I am sure opportunities will arise almost weekly to raise these matters further.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: An application was submitted by Mayo County Council for funding for works at the location referred to by the Deputy under the minor flood mitigation works scheme introduced by the Office of Public Works last year. Based on the information provided by the Council, the proposed works would not meet the eligibility criteria of the scheme.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Apr 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Roscommon County Council have recently submitted a number of applications for funding under the minor flood mitigation works scheme introduced by the Office of Public Works last year. These applications are currently being assessed, in conjunction with the Council, and a decision will be made shortly in respect of these. The total estimated cost of the proposed works and studies in...