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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (26 May 2016)

Seán Canney: St. Laurence's Gate in Drogheda is a National Monument in State care and is maintained by the Heritage Service of the Office of Public Works. From time to time Heavy Goods Vehicles and larger vehicles will attempt to gain access through the gate and this poses a collision risk to the structure. This is a matter of some concern and has I understand been raised a number of times by the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (26 May 2016)

Seán Canney: An Engineer from the Office of Public Works (OPW) met with a representative of Donegal County Council in June 2015 to inspect lands which had been flooded by the Bulba river in December 2014 and on previous occasions. Data from OPW’s Hydrometric records for Gartan Bridge (which date back to 1972) indicate a recurring flooding problem in this area since 1984. The river concerned does...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the collection of sites which form the Loughcrew National Monument complex near Oldcastle, Co. Meath. Currently, the OPW opens the Loughcrew site fully to the public on a seasonal basis only, with Guides being provided from the Bru na Boinne Centre based in temporary hut accommodation at the site and this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure. Of the 139 Garda stations 36 of the properties have been sold or are sale agreed. A further 49 are currently being assessed for future use. One such option which will form part of this analysis will be disposal.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works have sought to exercise their rights to a statutory renewal of the leases for Harcourt Square, and as the matter is the subject of legal proceedings, it would be inappropriate to comment further.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The current annual rent being paid for the accommodation provided to An Garda Siochana in Harcourt Square is €4,933,550 per annum.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The Lower Morrell River flood relief scheme is being progressed by Kildare County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority for the Scheme with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). Following the carrying out of a full Feasibility Study, Cost Benefit Analysis and Environmental Impact Statement, KCC and its consultants are now proceeding with the detailed design of the Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: I assume that the Deputy is referring in his question to the maintenance budget for flood risk management. The total Capital allocation on the 2016 Vote of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is €133.9m of which €51.1m is allocated for the Flood Risk Management area. This allows primarily for costs related to the design, planning and construction of major flood relief schemes and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats of wild fauna and flora, commonly known as the Habitats Directive, is designed to ensure the survival of Europe’s most endangered and vulnerable species. Together with the Birds Directive, it sets the standard for nature conservation across the European Union and enables all 27 Member States to work...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) as the contracting authority with funding and advice as appropriate from the Office of Public Works (OPW), I am advised that the OPW's consideration of the proposals from CCC and its consultants which includes consideration of hydrological elements of the proposed Scheme is effectively concluded and the OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW) with regard to non-operational (vacant) properties and sites including former Garda stations is to: 1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by Government departments or the wider public sector. 2. If there is no other State use identified for a property, the OPW will then consider disposing of the property on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The Heritage Services of the Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation, care and management of approximately 1,000 National Monuments structures at 780 locations that are in State ownership or guardianship. The conservation and presentation of these monuments involves a mixture of activities including major and minor conservation projects, works to facilitate or improve the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the day-to-day running of all National Monuments and National Historic Properties (i.e. those in State ownership or guardianship). It has a conservation remit to maintain the National Monuments in State care and an active role in facilitating presentation and public access under the terms of the National Monuments Act 1930 which makes...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: As I indicated last week to the Deputy, steps are being taken to meet with Louth Co. Council, the Roads Authority for Drogheda, in the near future to discuss the traffic management issues surrounding the St. Laurence’s Gate and officials from my Office and the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht will be available to participate in those discussions. OPW staff have...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: A decision will be made following negotiations with the highest acceptable tender. It is intended to complete these negotiations within the next fortnight.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: 743. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a primary care centre (details supplied); if a site has been purchased; if so, when it is anticipated that a primary care centre will be available to this area and the surrounding region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13519/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (1 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The River Tolka flood alleviation scheme was carried out under local authority powers and not under the powers of the Commissioners of Public Works under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. Responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme therefore rests with Meath County Council.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (1 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The draft Flood Risk Management Plans being produced under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme will be published from mid-2016 for public consultation. The Preliminary Options reports are currently in draft format and are under review following the most recent round of public consultation events. The Final Preliminary Options Reports will be published at the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (1 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: Good progress is being made on the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the Office of Public Works (OPW) working in partnership with the local authorities. The Programme involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each Area for Further Assessment (AFA), the development of preliminary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (1 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The channel in question is part of the River Feale Catchment Drainage Scheme which was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The OPW continues to have a statutory responsibility for the maintenance of this scheme. Each year the OPW carries out work to approximately 2,000 km of channels and some 200 structures around the country as part of...