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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (9 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: Kilmainham Gaol is a National Monument site in the care of the Office of Public Works (OPW) and, with 310,910 visitors in 2012, is one of the most popular tourist sites in Ireland. The OPW's role at Kilmainham is to maintain the physical fabric of the site and to present it to the public through a dedicated Guide Service, explaining its 217 year history and its role in some of the key...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (9 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: There is on-going progress in respect of the River Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management Study which is the core strategy for addressing flood risk in the Shannon Basin. The Deputy is aware that the ESB agreed to lower its target operating level in Lough Ree in the early summer on a trial basis as part of the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: You might study them yourselves.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Closures (8 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: Former Garda stations remain the property of the Office of Public Works until they are allocated for other state use, disposed of, or identified for community use. These properties remain assets of the State and OPW as owners has responsibility to secure and protect these properties. Much of the expenditure outlined on the attached table related to the initial securing of the closed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (8 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: Maynooth Castle is one of 70 visitor sites administered by the Office of Public Works (OPW). In 2013, the Castle was originally scheduled to open from 30th May - 25th September but the closing date was extended to 29th September to coincide with the holding of the Maynooth festival. The opening and presentation of the Castle to visitors is undertaken by a number of seasonal guides...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (8 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works, have progressed this transfer as far as possible. The appropriate Deed of Transfer was furnished to the Solicitors for Kilkenny Borough Council some time ago. This Deed must be executed by Kilkenny Borough Council before the matter can be progressed. Once the Deed has been executed by the Council the transfer of the lands will be completed.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The application for advancing flood mitigation works in the Donnycarney area of the River Wad has recently been approved by the Office of Public Works. The project is now moving forward with Dublin City Council acting as Contracting Authority and securing the necessary landowner consents. The OPW will be carrying out the main elements of the mitigation works as agent of the Council using its...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: Wexford County Council is acting as the Contracting Authority for the River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme as agent of the Office of Public Works. The Council is responsible for the programming of the works, for procuring the necessary consultants and contractors, and for liaising with stakeholders. The timeframe for removal of Seamus Rafter Bridge, which is an integral part of...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: Being contrary must be a fundamental part of what we are trying to do because too much groupthink was a feature of the time. Freedom of information, the extension of the Ombudsman's power, the work done to regulate lobbyists and whistleblowing legislation is a fundamental part of the reform that will lead this country back to health. We must radically overhaul the way in which we view...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a).

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: I thank Deputies from all sides of the House for their constructive, informed and insightful contributions to the debate. I thank colleagues for their positive proposals. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Brendan Howlin and the Government, I assure the House we will consider all those proposals on Committee Stage to see if they can be worked into the general scheme of the Bill in order to...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: And the local elections.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: We can examine that.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The facility is actually in a central location. I can give the Deputy a briefing on it.

Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4(10)) Order 2013: Motion (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: To be fair to Deputy Ó Caoláin, he asked a straight question and I am delighted to be able to answer it. This came from a decision in last year's budget to proceed with Oberstown, which is really important given the work we are trying to do in this area. The total bill is approximately €50 million and I am glad to inform the Deputy that construction began on 9 September.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: That was in the 1990s and it was butchered thereafter.

Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4(10)) Order 2013: Motion (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: I move:"That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4(10)) Order 2013,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Dáil Éireann on 6th September, 2013."I seek the House's support for this order which is required to enable the Ombudsman for Children to investigate complaints concerning children in places of custody or detention. I...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks Projects (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works and Dublin City Council have agreed in principle that the management and maintenance of the Croppies Acre Memorial Park will be undertaken by the Council. OPW awaits proposals from DCC regarding access and possible alterations to the park prior to formalising a licence arrangement, following which the park is expected to reopen to the public.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites Issues (3 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation, maintenance and management of approximately 780 heritage sites and provides a guide service at 70 of these sites. Askeaton and Killmallock are among those OPW sites that do not have a guided presence and, consequently, visitor numbers are not recorded at these sites. Access to Adare Castle is managed on behalf of the OPW by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (2 Oct 2013)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 169 together. I indicated in my response to the Deputy on 19 September 2013 that support for this project was met from within the OPW's standing capacity. Procedures are in place to monitor and manage the resource input by professional services in OPW. This includes the recording of the grade and contributed hours of all professional staff employed...