Results 561-580 of 4,717 for speaker:Martin Mansergh

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The evaluation of housing needs is primarily a matter for the relevant housing authority, in this case Galway County Council. OPW officials carried out a preliminary, visual inspection of the subject property, in relation to the flooding problems, and will undertake further surveys to identify whether any practical alleviation measures can be taken to reduce the flood risk in this situation....

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: On 4 February 2010 the National Public Procurement Operations Unit (NPPOU) through the eTenders system issued a message to members of the eProcurement Network (public sector buyers on eTenders) stating that where the use of cloud computer systems are being considered, that it is essential to obtain prior legal advice due to the risk of liability to the State in areas of data protection,...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I will share time with Deputy Michael Kitt. I welcome the Road Traffic Bill as making an important contribution to road safety and I commend the Minister for introducing it. If we go back to the beginning of the last decade, when I came into electoral politics in 2002, the unacceptably high number of road casualties was a very definite issue, along with the high cost not only of road...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has no statutory responsibility for the maintenance of the River Shannon. However, the OPW has responsibility for a number of arterial drainage schemes in the Shannon catchment area. These include the Brosna, the Inny, the Boyle and a number of localised schemes including Knockroghery and two sections of the Mulcair. These schemes are now maintained by the OPW under...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: A comprehensive management programme for the River Shannon is being addressed now through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme under the direction of the Office of Public Works. The CFRAM Programme underpins the essentials of the assessment of flood risk and the long-term planning risk management measures for the River Shannon catchment and other catchment...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has no statutory responsibility for the maintenance of the River Shannon. However, the OPW has responsibility for a number of arterial drainage schemes in the Shannon catchment area, including the Brosna, Inny and Boyle. There are extensive areas of land on the west bank of the Shannon which are protected by embankments. The embankments in question were constructed...

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I wish to share five minutes with Deputy Michael Ahern.

Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Powers of Inquiry) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Before setting out the Government's response to this Bill I wish to make a few preliminary comments. I have great respect for any Member of either House who produces a substantial Private Members' Bill, as this clearly is, and for which Deputy Rabbitte has made a strong case with his usual eloquence. The success rate of the Private Members' Bills under successive Governments has been...

Seanad: Proposed Emergency Funding to Greece: Statements (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I thank the Senators of all parties and the Independent Senators who contributed to the debate, which has been a very good, interesting and high level. Some very big and important questions have been raised, and many of the speakers correctly said they do not expect me to answer those questions as the events and decisions of the months ahead will in many instances provide the answers. Greece...

Seanad: Proposed Emergency Funding to Greece: Statements (16 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: For the information of the House, copies of my speech will be ready in about ten minutes, before I have finished speaking. I can think of few more topical and important subjects to be discussing today on the economic front. Following the meeting of the European Council on 11 February, the heads of state and government issued a statement supporting and defending the integrity and cohesion of...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works paid €390,000 for a 6 acre site at Knock Airport. Associated ancillary costs amounted to €23,000 approx.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Contract for Sale has not been completed in respect of this transaction. Accordingly, it is deemed to be commercially sensitive and it would not be appropriate to publish the draft terms at this stage. Further consideration of the matter will take place when the Government has completed its review of the Decentralisation Programme in 2011.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Wicklow County Council have within the past week submitted to the Office of Public Works applications for funding for flood mitigation works in a number of locations in the County. The proposed works include widening of channels, replacement of gullies, alteration of bridges and provision of a flood warning system. The OPW are currently considering the applications, in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (11 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The matter has been referred to the State Claims Agency.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works recently invited applications from Local Authorities for funding for minor flood mitigation works and studies they propose to undertake in their administrative areas in 2010, subject to specific economic and environmental criteria and the type and scale of works involved. It would be open to Leitrim County Council to submit applications in respect of...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works and Westmeath County Council have recently established a Joint Working Group to look at areas affected by recent flooding throughout the county, including the Athlone area. The Group is charged with the collection of flood level data, an assessment of the damage caused by the flooding and the identification of interim flood mitigation measures. At its first meeting...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: At its first meeting the Joint Office of Public Works and Galway County Council Working Group identified an initial list of locations where it would focus its efforts to identify potential flood mitigation measures. These locations include Ballinasloe, which comes within the remit of the River Suck Joint Drainage Board that is led by Roscommon County Council. The OPW recently invited...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being compiled by the Office of Public Works and will be forwarded directly to him shortly.

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (10 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: All functions of the former Government Supplies Agency have been subsumed into the newly established National Public Procurement Operations Unit. Since its establishment the unit, in conjunction with Government Departments, Local Authorities, offices and agencies, has achieved savings amounting to €27,253,124. These savings were primarily derived from an initiative that achieved up to 8%...

Public Service Remuneration: Motion (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: This debate has provided the Minister for Finance with a welcome opportunity to dispel the myths and misrepresentations, which have surrounded one aspect of the implementation of the pay reductions for public servants provided for under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Act 2009, Committee Stage of which I took in December. An immediate reduction of the public...