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Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

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Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: I will explain it later.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (5 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: In 2006, the Office of Public Works (OPW) chaired a steering group comprising of the County Councils of Fingal, Kildare, South Dublin and Dublin City, to examine the feasibility of a Liffey Valley Park. The results of this study was published that year and it is a matter for each public body to progress recommendations from within its own resources. To date the OPW has completed major...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (5 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Deputy's question has been taken to refer to damage caused during the storms this Winter. Please see the table below which lists the relevant details on the coastal storm flooding damage applications the Office of Public Works has received from Fingal County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (4 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works does not have responsibility for the maintenance of the River Liffey. This is primarily a matter for the riparian owners. The Office of Public Works (OPW) with its technical consultants, is currently undertaking the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, in partnership with local authorities and other stakeholders. This is a strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (4 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: A potential preferred option for a flood relief scheme for Clonakilty was identified as part of the South West Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study. Engineering and environmental consultants have recently been appointed to take the Scheme forward to construction. The Steering Group for the project, consisting of representatives of the Office of Public Works (OPW),...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (4 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The proposed attenuation works in Tymon Park were part of the overall draft options for dealing with flood risk on the River Poddle identified under an accelerated procedure of the East Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study and on which the public were consulted in June 2013. It has taken longer than advised by the CFRAM consultants to complete their report on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (4 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The townlands of Ballyboy, Caherduff and Ardrahan are situated on the Cregaclare to Monksfield River which flows on to Aggard Stream and outfalls into the Dunkellin River upstream of Rahasane Turlough. The proposed Dunkellin River and Aggard Stream Flood Relief Scheme will include flood alleviation measures from upstream of Craughwell Road Bridge to Kilcolgan on the Dunkellin River and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (4 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works does not compile or hold specific figures on the impact of flooding on individual homes and businesses, either nationally or locally. The figures the Deputy has requested may be available from the local authorities or from Insurance Ireland. The latter body maintains data on the total number and cost of claims by households and businesses for flood damage. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (4 Mar 2014)

Brian Hayes: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 141 together. The Office of Public Works does not provide or operate a scheme of financial assistance for the purchase and installation of individual property protection against flooding. Discussions on such arrangements have not taken place with the Department of Finance in regard to tax reliefs or with other Departments. The provision of tax relief...

Topical Issues: Carbon Tax Implementation (27 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: I thank my colleagues for raising this important issue. I have been asked by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, to respond. The Minister provided for the application of a carbon tax to solid fuels in budget 2013. In order to lessen the potential impact on lower income households, he chose not to introduce it until after the 2012-13 winter period and opted to introduce the tax in two...

Topical Issues: Carbon Tax Implementation (27 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: I do not want to give anyone a false impression of the Minister's position, as he is clear on this - the budget is set for this year. Deferring this tax would effectively change a budget that had already passed through the Houses. I appreciate the points raised by the Deputies. The same have been raised in my constituency. This tax is difficult for people. One of the Minister's reasons...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (27 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works (OPW) with its technical consultants, is currently undertaking the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme in partnership with local authorities and other stakeholders. This is a strategic approach that recognises the need, in line with international best practice, to move to a more sustainable, planned and risk-based approach to dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Architectural Heritage (27 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The cost of the project at Ballinskelligs Abbey to date is €682,052 and comprises almost entirely Office of Public Works staff wages. The project is 80% complete and will require approximately 18 months for final completion.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (27 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: A number of applications for funding for storm/flood damage repair were received by the Office of Public Works from Kerry County Council on 21st February, 2014. The applications are currently being assessed, in conjunction with applications received from other Local Authorities. The Council will be notified of the outcome of this process shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (27 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Office of Public Works has received a number of applications for funding for storm damage repair from Donegal County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, including an application for the location referred to by the Deputy. The applications received are currently being assessed. However, as indicated in the OPW's letter to Local Authorities on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: HGV Driver Test Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: The Commissioners of Public Works are working with the Road Safety Authority with a view to identifying a suitable location for a Heavy Goods Vehicle testing facility in Galway. It is accepted there is an ongoing requirement for an off-road HGV testing facility in the region but the provision of such a facility in an urban area is problematic in terms of identifying a suitable site with easy...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: Obviously. In any event, the Deputy is aware that the Government has allocated €70 million in respect of this particular crisis. Local authorities apply to us in respect of existing schemes. We normally spend approximately €3.5 million on the minor works scheme. This year we will spend multiples of that. When the €3.5 million to which I refer is spent, we will obtain...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: On 10 January, the OPW wrote to city and county managers in coastal areas indicating that it will accept applications, under its minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme, for funding to assist with repairs to built flood defences and coastal protection structures which have been damaged by recent storms. This is a once-off measure to reinstate built coastal defences to...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Brian Hayes: Substantial works have already begun, as the Deputy knows. Local authorities are already spending and have been told to keep on doing so, so that we can recoup the money for them after they have spent it. That has been the clear indication we have given to local authorities since the initial storm damage in the first few days of this year. The Government's assessment, based on local...