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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Eligibility (12 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: Local flooding issues are, in the first instance, a matter for each local authority to investigate and address. They may carry out flood alleviation works from their own resources, or apply to the OPW for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to provide funding to local authorities to undertake minor works to address...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has maintenance responsibility only for those Catchment Drainage Schemes and Flood Relief Schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. Neither Lough Lane nor the River Laune form part of an arterial drainage scheme under the auspices of this Office and as such we have no responsibility for its maintenance. Any cleaning of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (13 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110 to 113, inclusive, together. As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to his parliamentary questions of 21st July last (PQs Nos. 397 and 398 refer), it is a matter for Cavan and Monaghan County Councils in the first instance to identify and address localised flooding issues in their counties. It is open to the Councils to undertake any local flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (18 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has maintenance responsibility only for those Catchment Drainage Schemes and Flood Relief Schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The bridge on the Portmagee to Caherciveen Road does not form part of an arterial drainage scheme under the auspices of this Office and as such we have no responsibility for its maintenance....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (18 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: A submission has been received by the Office of Public Works (OPW) from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, requesting renovation of the facilities at the site of the Coastguard Station, Malin Head, Co. Donegal. OPW is currently carrying out a technical assessment of the site. The outcome of this assessment will determine cost and the timetable for undertaking the works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (18 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that a revised application under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme has been received from Donegal County Council for a project at Coolyslin, Castlefinn, Lifford, Co Donegal. The assessment of the application will have regard to the fact that Castlefinn is an Area for Further...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (18 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised that construction will commence on the Northlands Estate, Bettystown Flood Relief works in late October 2016 with an estimated construction cost of €1.5m and will take an approximately 52 weeks to complete. In 2016 to date the OPW has approved funding of €450,000 under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (19 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works provides guided services at 70 historic sites nationwide, admitting almost 5 million visitors last year. These sites are operated either on a full-time or a seasonal basis and include nationally and internationally known locations such as Newgrange, Clonmacnoise and the Rock of Cashel. OPW also facilitates public access at about 300 open National Monument sites...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (19 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 to 99, inclusive, together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and Galway County Council (GCC) have been working together in relation to the flooding issues in South Galway, which incorporates the Gort Lowlands, and on how best to advance a possible flood relief scheme for the area. GCC wrote to the OPW in September 2016 setting out its proposals in this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (19 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the social media page referred to in the Question was not created and is not operated by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW communicates with the public, including those affected by flooding, through various fora, including through its websites www.opw.ie, www.flooding.ie, www.waterlevel.ie, www.floodmaps.ieand through Twitter and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Services (19 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together. The Coast Guard is a Division of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) and is responsible for the coordination of maritime search and rescue in Ireland including oversight and the funding of all Coast Guard projects. OPW manages projects for the delivery of Coast Guard buildings on behalf of the Department and the Coast...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (19 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has maintenance responsibility only for those Catchment Drainage Schemes and Flood Relief Schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The River Bulba, Co. Donegal does not form part of an arterial drainage scheme under the auspices of this Office and as such we have no responsibility for its maintenance. Local flooding issues...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: The Ouvane River at this location is the main channel in the Ouvane Drainage Scheme. This Drainage Scheme was constructed by the Commissioners of Public Works for the benefit of agricultural land in the area. It was not constructed as a scheme to provide protection for residential properties. Maintenance of the river channel, where it is part of the Drainage Scheme is the responsibility of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (25 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: There is no State aid available directly from the Office of Public Works (OPW) for private landowners to remedy coastal erosion. It is a matter for Local Authorities in the first instance to investigate and consider coastal protection matters in their areas. The Local Authorities may carry out coastal protection works using their own resources. If necessary, they may also put forward...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (26 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: The application received from Donegal County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for funding to undertake a project comprising of coastal erosion defence repairs at Maghery, County Donegal has been assessed by the Office of Public Works and is not eligible for funding under the scheme as it does not meet the scheme criteria.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (26 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106, 107 and 109 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and Galway County Council (GCC) have been in consultation in relation to the flooding issues in South Galway, with particular emphasis on the Gort Lowlands, and how best to advance a possible flood relief scheme for this area. Following a request from GCC, OPW recently confirmed its agreement in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (26 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: To date, no monies have been expended on the temporary link between Leinster House and the National Museum of Ireland. The estimated cost of providing this link forms part of the overall cost of the required works to temporarily accommodate the Seanad Éireann chamber within the Museum. The total estimated cost of the works is €1.7M.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (26 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: The Department of Social Protection delivers Intreo services from a number of premises leased by the Commissioners of Public Works. Summary details of the leases are set out in the Table below. In locations where the Department does not occupy 100% of the space leased by the Commissioners, the rental figure has been reduced pro-rata to reflect the rent attributable to the Intreo Centre....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Leinster House Refurbishment (27 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: Currently, the House of the Oireachtas and the National Museum of Ireland are in discussions regarding the proposed temporary use of the Ceramics Room for the relocation of Seanad Éireann while works are being undertaken at Historic Leinster House. Once these discussions have concluded and the final arrangements are confirmed, the process for the relocation of the Seanad Chamber from...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (2 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that an application for funding under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme has been received from Wexford County Council for a project at the location in question. This application is currently under consideration in the OPW and a response will issue to Wexford County Council as soon as...