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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (10 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: As outlined to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question number 14 on the 26th of February 2014, there are many organisations, national and local, with an involvement in some aspect of the management of the River Shannon catchment. For example, Waterways Ireland has responsibility for navigation and, as such, will exercise some limited control over water levels in lakes and river...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (10 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works have been seeking a suitable property in Balbriggan to accommodate a Department of Social Protection Intreo service for the town and surrounding catchment area in a central and accessible location that represents best value for the exchequer. The former shopping centre property was evaluated and ruled out initially in December 2011 when it was proposed in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (10 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works is currently undertaking the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, in partnership with its technical consultants, local authorities and other key stakeholders. The CFRAM Programme is being delivered through six comprehensive, catchment-based studies and is a strategic and fully co-ordinated approach that recognises the need, in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (10 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The investigation and addressing of coastal protection problems are matters for the Local Authorities concerned in the first instance. A Local Authority must assess any problems or high risk areas in the county and, if it is considered that specific measures and works are required, it is open to them to apply for funding to deal with coastal protection under the Office of Public Works' (OPW)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (10 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: Insurance Ireland, the representative organisation for the insurance industry, will be in attendance at the OPW Flood Risk Management Conference in Dublin Castle on 10th April 2010. A speaker from Insurance Ireland will be giving a presentation at the conference. There will be a Question and Answer period after each session of the conference and this time will afford delegates the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (10 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 65 together. Responsibility for coastal protection matters was transferred from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to the Office of Public Works in 2009. The OPW liaises closely as required with other Departments and public bodies that have a role or involvement in coastal matters. Coastal protection is addressed through a policy...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (10 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Hill of Tara is a National Monument comprising the Ritual and Burial Site, the Church and graveyard. The site is in State ownership and is maintained by the National Monuments Service of the Office of Public Works. The wall to the rear of the Church/Visitor Centre, which is also the boundary wall of the graveyard, has been bulging in places for some time. Following a heavy period of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Control of Dogs (9 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) does not have the power to stipulate by-laws in relation to the control of dogs and littering on OPW property and grounds, except for the Phoenix Park. The OPW is currently working on a 'Code of Conduct for Dog Owners' with a view to encouraging responsible behaviour at our sites.

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, I thank Senators for their serious contributions. Many of the Government amendments proposed on Committee Stage were drawn up on foot of contributions made on Second Stage. We are grateful to Senators for providing an opportunity to us to give a fuller explanation of the points that were raised on Second Stage. As...

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: Presumably the only way this would be given public attention would be as a result of a case. In a given circumstance the courts would require clarity about who should have the data exchange. It would be in the public domain in that sense. Furthermore, if the Minister was so minded to include a body or bodies then he would issue a statement to that effect. Finally, by virtue of the normal...

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Minister understands the point made by Senator Quinn and agrees with him that we should do nothing that would put at risk the employment of people in this country. However, the question that arises is whether this provision does that. In other words, does the deduction of a fine from an employee's earnings over 12 months put employment at risk by raising the costs of the employer and...

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: Unfortunately from our perspective.

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: I thank Senator Quinn for raising this issue which relates to section 23 and the issue of data sharing and exchange. Section 23 deals with data sharing and exchange of information between the Courts Service and Revenue. This has to happen in a circumstance where attachments to earnings are made. The section also deals with social protection as a body and such other body as may be...

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: I thank Senator Quinn and Senator Barrett for allowing us to look at this issue which was raised on Committee Stage. I understand my colleague, Senator D'Arcy, raised the issue again. The debate on the amendments allows us to tease out the issue and to work through the best outcome. I propose to take amendments Nos. 2 and 3 together. Section 8(3) provides that the recovery order shall...

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: I thank Senator Quinn for proposing amendment Nos. 1 and 4. Before I respond to the amendments, I wish to apologise on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, who is unable to attend today. I thank Senator Quinn for raising this issue and for the very constructive way in which he has approached the matter. His amendments focus on his main concern, as I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works, in association with Galway County Council, has developed a Flood Relief Scheme, under the Arterial Drainage Acts, for the Clare River in the environs of Claregalway, Lisheenavalla, and the Carnmore areas. The Scheme has been approved by the Commissioners of Public Works and has been submitted to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for Confirmation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: No properties were offered for sale in 2013. On Thursday, 27thMarch 2014 seven former Garda Stations were sold by public auction as detailed below. There will be further properties offered for sale during 2014. Former Garda Station - price Achieved Mallow Road, Cork - €260,000 Baldwinstown, Wexford - €75,000 Cloone, Leitrim - €50,000 Grangemockler, Tipperary -...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The proceeds from the sale of former Garda stations will be paid over in full as an Extra Exchequer Receipt to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As agreed with the Department 50% of proceeds will be retained by the Exchequer and 50% will be provided to the 2015 OPW capital programme.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Closures (8 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The table lists the Garda stations which were deemed surplus to An Garda Síochána's requirements and the dates they were taken out of commission. GARDA STATION CLOSURES Garda Station County Open/ Closed Current Usage Leighlinbridge Carlow Closed 31/1/2013 An Garda Síochána – Garda residence occupied Bawnboy Cavan Closed 31/1/2013 Future use of this property...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (3 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: In line with the previously stated Disposal Policy the Commissioners of Public Works presented eight former Garda stations for public auction on Thursday, 27th March, 2014 details as follows: No. Former Garda Stations 1. Newtowncashel, Co. Longford 2. Mallow Road, Co. Cork 3. Inchigeela, Co. Cork 4. Cloone, Co. Leitrim 5. Grangemockler, Co. Tipperary 6. Lettermore, Co. Galway 7....