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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The closure of Castleknock Gate from Monday 28 September for a period of a maximum of nine weeks is necessitated by essential works that are required to be carried out at the Mountjoy Cross junction in the Phoenix Park. These works consist of a permanent roundabout to replace the current temporary structure, new drainage works to prevent a recurrence of flooding on the Main Road, laying of a...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (6 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Gate House at Rathcoffey Castle was placed in the guardianship of the State in 1941. Guardianship, as defined in the National Monuments Acts, confers on the Commissioners of Public Works the responsibility for the maintenance of the structure only and does not affect the owner's property rights relating to the property. The guardianship deed did not include provision for a public access...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the Department of Finance, are responsible for management of property under Sections 28, 29, 30 and 31 of the State Property Act; as a result of companies being dissolved, with voluntarily or as a result of being struck off the Companies Register, the assets of the company become vested in the Minister for Finance. The Minister for Finance can,...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Office of Public Works staff met with Donegal County Council officials in early summer to discuss how OPW might assist in relation to mitigating future flood risk in Gweedore. It was agreed that the Council would prepare and submit a detailed report of their requirements in this regard. The OPW has not received the report from the Council to date. The OPW recently wrote to all Local...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: EXPO 2010 will take place in Shanghai, China, from 1 May to 31 October, 2010. Under the direction of the nominated Commissioner General for the Irish exhibition, the Office of Public Works was requested to design and manage the construction of the Ireland pavilion. OPW is also overseeing the procurement and installation of the exhibit within the pavilion based on an outline provided by the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has no responsibility in relation to the maintenance of the River Shannon. It would be open to the Commissioners, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 and the Arterial Drainage (Amendment) Act, 1995 to prepare a scheme to prevent or substantially reduce flooding in the Shannon area. However, the possibility of undertaking an Arterial Drainage...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works have leased this property since 1975 on a 35 year lease. The Commissioners are responsible for internal maintenance, and the Landlord responsible for external maintenance. The last Revenue staff left in 2004, moving to new Government offices in Alphonsus Road and Coes Road. In 2005/2006, the building was used to accommodate the Central Statistics Office...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Minister for Finance has said he expects the institutions which require additional capital to explore all available options for raising such capital. The Government's preference is that private market solutions be found. The banks and building societies benefiting from NAMA are expected to increase the equity component of their capital as the NAMA asset transfers are implemented. The...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The reason measures have been taken with the banks is that if the banks collapse, the economic consequences and hardship would be infinitely more catastrophic than they are at present. That is the sole reason those actions have been taken with the banks.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Since last September Ireland has been caught in and particularly badly affected by the severest global economic and financial crisis of the post-war years which has cost an estimated 59 million jobs worldwide. Domestically, it has had grave consequences for employment, living standards and the public finances, as well as for a now vulnerable banking sector which has only been sustained by...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I thank all Senators who contributed to what has been a mainly constructive debate. I will try to answer as many as possible of the questions raised within the time available. Senator Twomey asked about the status of the reports by an bord snip nua and the Commission on Taxation. Both reports offer recommendations to the Government. Decisions on the matters raised will be made by the...

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Minister expects-----

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: It is unclear whether Senator Twomey is interested in my response.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I have not insulted the Senator; I am attempting to reply to his questions.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Senator should listen to the answers I am giving. I am sure he will have further opportunities to raise his objections to the answers.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I am advised by my officials in the Office of Public Works that the OPW (in partnership with Kilkenny County Council) funded a Flood Risk Management Study in respect of flooding problems in various towns in Co. Kilkenny. The consultant's report on the matter is still awaited by OPW.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (22 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Telecommunications masts are erected at Garda Stations to support the communications system, and thereby facilitate the services and activities of An Garda Síochána. All developments carried out by the Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of An Garda Síochána, are done so in accordance with Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001. The Commissioners of Public Works,...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (22 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Directional road signs have been provided by the Office of Public Works for erection by the Local Authority. My officials have been in correspondence with the Local Authority on the matter of usage of the Desmond Banqueting Hall, and have indicated their willingness to meet with the Local Authority at a mutually agreeable time and date.

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (22 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: A programme of conservation works is ongoing at Doneraile Court, including the repair of the main staircase. Further works are planned in the immediate future to provide staff accommodation in the main house and conservation works to ancillary buildings, such as the coach house and the gardeners' cottages, subject to the availability of funding.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (22 Sep 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 to 106, inclusive, together. Mayo County Council has this week submitted to the Office of Public Works applications under the funding scheme for flood mitigation works, referred to in my reply to the Deputy's Questions on this matter on 16 September. The Mayo County Council applications refer to a number of specific locations, including Glenisland. None...