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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works (OPW) had planned to, and is commissioning consultants to carry out a Flood Risk Assessment and Management (FRAM) Study of the River Shannon catchment. The study is expected to commence by mid-2010, and a draft long-term Flood Risk Management Plan will be produced by the end of 2014. The OPW will lead the Shannon FRAM, but will undertake the study in partnership...

Gangland Crime: Motion (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I ask the Chair to excuse my croak. This useful debate has given the House an opportunity to address the important topic of gangland crime. It is right that the State's response to these crimes is discussed here and elsewhere. We should reflect on the further action that is needed in response to an evolving situation. In so doing, however, one must not lose sight of a most important fact...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (2 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Assessment and Management of Flood Risk is primarily concerned with the assessment and management of flood risks, with the aim of reducing adverse consequences for human health, the environment, cultural heritage and economic activity associated with floods in the European Community. There is a strong degree of...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works have completed their examination of the flood risk management study, submitted by Kilkenny County Council in relation to Graiguenamanagh and other locations in County Kilkenny. They are currently in the process of arranging a meeting with the local authority with a view to identifying flood relief measures, which might be undertaken to alleviate the flooding...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 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 — Site Management: Site Management (2 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: On foot of Government Decision S11603K, the Office of Public Works is in the process of establishing a working group to develop a structured and coherent approach to the further management and development of the site. Draft terms of reference have been produced and are currently being circulated. The working group will be convened upon receipt of feedback. Meanwhile, Cork County Council...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has recently written to all local authorities inviting prioritised applications for minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding problems in their administrative areas, subject to specific criteria. It would be open to Donegal County Council to apply for funding for mitigation works in the location referred to under this scheme.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: In November 2009, OPW became aware of flooding in Ennis, which had occurred in areas that were developed since the River Fergus (Ennis) Certified Drainage Scheme was designed. These include Fior Uisce and The Watery Road. The Local Authority have agreed to gather and submit information to OPW in respect of these flood events, and, subject to technical, economic and environmental factors,...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Survey work for the River Mall (Templemore) Drainage Scheme is currently underway. Following completion of this work, OPW will be in a position to submit the proposed Scheme to the Minister for Finance for formal Confirmation, which will allow the proposed funding for the Scheme to be allocated. Construction works could begin soon after Confirmation. It is hoped that this will be before...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works have completed an examination of a Flood Risk Management Study submitted by the Local Authority in relation to the possibility of providing flood alleviation works for Graiguenamanagh in Co. Kilkenny. They are currently in the process of arranging a meeting with the Local Authority with a view to identifying flood relief measures, which might be undertaken...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Feb 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Preliminary proposals for a major flood relief scheme for Tullow were prepared by the Office of Public Works. However, subsequent developments in relation to a property in the town that was a central focus of the proposals eroded the economic justification for the scheme to the extent that it was not considered viable. Following recent contact between OPW and Carlow County Council officials,...

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

Martin Mansergh: Officials from the Office of Public Works and Dublin City Council met on 29 July 2009 to discuss possible flood alleviation measures following the extreme rainfall in the Dublin 3 and Dublin 5 areas on 2 July. An interim report by Dublin City Council's consultants, presented at that meeting, concluded that a full study of the River Wad Sub-Catchment was needed. Dublin City Council appointed...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Expenditure on routine maintenance and service costs for the site in recent years (2003 - 2009) amounted to €90,300. The ground floor of Doe Castle is opened daily (7 days) by the Caretaker between the hours of 09.30 and 18.00 from Easter to the end of September. This allows access to the ground floor to view the McSweeney graveslab, which can also be viewed from outside, through the large...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: There was a total of €515,312.67 in union subscriptions collected by the Office of Public Works in 2009 from employees. A breakdown of this amount is shown in the table below. Union Subscriptions for 2009 Union € AHCPS 25,373.76 ATGWU 434.60 BATU 17,000.00 CPSU 44,707.35 CWU 393.00 FUGE 4,038.07 IMPACT 97,344.88 MANDATE 200.80 OPATS 3,220.00 PSEU 48,845.93 PSFS 26,820.23...

EU Scrutiny Report: Motion (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: On behalf of the Minister for Finance, I welcome the opportunity to debate the proposals put forward by the European Commission and the report thereon by the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny, details relating to which were very ably outlined by Deputy Perry. I thank the committee for its report, which, drawing on the lessons learned from the banking crisis, clearly highlights the...

EU Scrutiny Report: Motion (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I thank the Chairman of the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny, Deputy John Perry, for his presentation. I thank Deputies Joe Costello and Bernard Durkan for their thoughts on the matter. Let me deal with the end of Deputy Durkan's contribution, which I would describe as political reductionism. I followed the debate on the banking crisis in many countries. The explanations being sought...

EU Scrutiny Report: Motion (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: -----pinning responsibility on the Government. It is a very complex international problem.

EU Scrutiny Report: Motion (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Davos meeting is taking place. The people deserve more profound explanations-----

EU Scrutiny Report: Motion (28 Jan 2010)

Martin Mansergh: -----than those that suggest the problem is all the fault of the Taoiseach, now or when he was Minister for Finance. We need to grow up in this House. The people need more than crude politicisation. I thank Members for their considered and useful contributions, except the point made by Deputy Durkan to which I referred. The tone of the rest of the debate was absolutely sensible and I had...

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

Martin Mansergh: All phases of the flood relief scheme are being implemented by the Waterford City Council with OPW funding and expertise. Phase 1 of the Waterford City Flood Alleviation Scheme consists of flood protection works (a) on the River Suir upstream of its confluence with John's River near Adelphi Quay, along the length of the South Quays to Rice's Bridge, and (b) on John's River from its...