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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (3 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 to 91, inclusive, together. The proposed attenuation works in Tymon Park are part of the overall options for dealing with flood risk on the River Poddle identified under an accelerated procedure of the East Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management study and on which the public were consulted in June 2013. South Dublin County Council (SDCC) will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: Galway County Council previously expressed an interest in the site in question for use as a car park. The Council has since decided not to pursue this option. The Commissioners are currently considering alternative uses for the property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: In line with the previously stated Disposal Policy the Commissioners of Public Works sold the former Garda station at Lettermore at a public auction on Thursday, 27th March 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (2 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The amount of rent/service charges expended on the Probation Centre, Donaghmede Shopping Centre, Dublin 13, on behalf of the Probation and Welfare Service by the Office of Public Works during these years was as follows: Year Rent € Service Charges € 2011 160,000 101,030.77 2012 160,000 98,404.36 2013 160,000 98,326.03 2014 to date 40,000 The Commissioners of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Architectural Heritage (2 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The projected opening date for the newly refurbished Derrynane House for visitors will be, Monday, 21st April, 2014 (Easter Monday). An 'official opening' event will take place later in the summer.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (2 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: Details of applications received from Kerry County Council under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in the period 2009-2013 are shown in the following tables. Minor Works Scheme applications submitted by Kerry County Council 2009-2013 Approved Works Project Location Project Details Funding Approved € Date Approved Ballyard Works –...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Architectural Heritage (2 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 355, Ref No: 8715/14, on 25 February last, the opening date for Skellig Michael this year is 16th May. The closing date will be 29th September. The normal advertisements and other publicity measures usually undertaken will be put in place shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) received an application this year for funding of €19,000 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for flood mitigation works at Greenfields, Headford, Co. Galway. This application is currently being assessed having regard to the eligibility criteria of the Scheme and OPW's overall allocation for flood risk management. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Roads Maintenance (1 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The ringfort referred to at Leacanabuaile, Kimego West, Kerry is in private ownership. It is in the Guardianship of Commissioners of Public Works which is responsible for maintaining the National Monument. The Leacanabuaile site is generally accessed on foot from a small car-park which is provided by the OPW to serve the nearby (State-owned) Cahergal Stone Fort and visitors are explicitly...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (1 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: Old Mellifont Abbey, which is a National Monument in State Ownership, is maintained by the National Monuments Service of the Office of Public Works. This National Monument is currently the subject of a significant project designed to improve elements of its presentation and to provide greater access for those with limited mobility. The presentation works involve provision of new and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (1 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: I am aware that a number of sub-contractors employed on the Bray Flood Relief scheme have not been paid for the work they carried on this project. However, while The Office of Public Works is providing funding for the scheme, the main contract for the project was between SIAC and Bray Town Council, as the Contracting Authority. The question of enforcement of a Main Contractor's contractual...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Apr 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) as the lead agency for flood risk management works closely with a wide range of other agencies and relevant parties to ensure a high level of co-ordination, co-operation and consultation in addressing flood risk nationally. One significant area of co-operation is in relation to the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme which the OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (27 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: Under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme the Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved to date two coastal protection applications for Galway County Council totalling €363,600 as detailed in the table below. No coastal protection applications for Galway City Council have been received. Galway County Council ...

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (26 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: I thank Deputy Phelan for raising this very important issue. As the Deputy will be aware the relationship framework with the bank provides the State cannot intervene in the day-to-day operations of the bank or its management decisions. These frameworks are published on the Department of Finance's website. The Minister for Finance must ensure AIB is run on a commercial, cost effective and...

Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (26 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: Not only do I take on board the very relevant points made by the Deputy, and she is absolutely right to highlight this matter to the House, I very much hope AIB take them on board. It would be very useful if AIB clarified the matter on foot of the very constructive remarks made by Deputy Phelan in the House. It would bring some clarity to the issue. These issues will only be resolved on a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tax Clearance Certificates (25 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: Under the terms of the lease with the Commissioners of Public Works, the landlord covenants to produce a Tax Clearance Certificate annually. In the event said Certificate is not produced, rent payments are withheld until such a time as the Tax Certificate is produced. The terms of the lease would be clearly understood by both parties. In the case outlined, payment issued following receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (25 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: As I stated in my reply to the Questions to which the Deputy refers, the appointment of members of Drainage Committees - whether the Committee concerned is the Athleague Flood Alleviation Committee, the River Suck Joint Drainage Committee or any other Drainage Committee - is the statutory responsibility of individual County Councils under the direction of the Minister for the Environment,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (25 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 and 405 together. Where a drainage scheme is carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995, the OPW has responsibility for maintenance of the completed scheme. Local Authorities have responsibility for maintenance of Drainage Districts. Generally, the maintenance of rivers which do not form part of an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: It is a matter for Waterford County Council in the first instance to investigate and address coastal protection issues generally in the county, including remedial works required on foot of damage from the recent storms. The Government decided on 11 February 2014 to make available up to €69.5 million for a programme of repair and remediation works to roads, coastal protection and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 410 to 412, inclusive, together. The Government decided on 11 February 2014 to make available up to €69.5 million for a programme of repair and remediation works to roads, coastal protection and flood defence and other public infrastructure damaged in the storms from 13th December 2013 to 6th January 2014 based on estimates provided by the local...