Results 241-260 of 1,691 for speaker:Seán Canney in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (8 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The management of problems of coastal protection in the area indicated is a matter for Fingal County Council in the first instance. The Council must assess the problem and, if it is considered that specific measures and works are required, it is open to them to apply for funding under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme. Any...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (8 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The Garda Station in question is located in a leased premises. The Office of Public Works is currently engaged in discussions with the Landlord regarding the extent of necessary works to be carried out on the property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: There are nine former coastguard cottages in Crosshaven, Co. Cork in State ownership, seven of which have been identified for disposal. The necessary legal documentation has been submitted to the Chief State Solicitor's Office who are preparing the Contracts for Sale. The properties will be sold by public auction during the first half of 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme Eligibility (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The application received from Wicklow County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for funding to undertake a project at North Beach, Arklow 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. The works proposed relate to maintenance works on an existing structure...

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

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing areas of potentially significant risk from flooding is the OPW’s Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Three hundred locations nationwide are being assessed under the Programme, the purpose of which is to implement the EU Floods Directive and national flood policy. The CFRAM Programme, which is being undertaken by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: A review of the Minor Works Scheme is currently underway with a view to examining the criteria for consideration within the Scheme, including for example the various thresholds for the assessment of benefit and the financial limits for applications under the Scheme. The review, which includes consultations with Local Authorities, is examining any potential improvements, administrative or...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The OPW has completed the acquisition of the proposed site in Macroom for a new Garda station. It has been decided to deliver this Station by means of a Public Private Partnership (PPP), to be managed by the Dept. of Justice and Equality and the NDFA.

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

Seán Canney: I regret the lack of a response to the representation referred to by the Deputy. I am advised by my officials that this was due to the large volume of correspondence being dealt with at the time in this Office due to the unprecedented storms and floods experienced around the country last winter. The area referred to by the Deputy, Turloughmore, County Galway, is not part of any Office...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 383, 384 and 387 together. The OPW is looking for a suitable site for the construction of a new Garda Station in Sligo town. Until a suitable site has been identified it will not be possible to advise on timescales.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: OPW technical staff have reviewed the independent report and are considering options in conjunction with local Garda management. In addition OPW is currently considering all options available regarding the acquisition of a suitable site for the construction of a new Garda Station in Sligo town and possible short term office accommodation to allow for the transfer of non operational staff...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that matters relating to custody in Garda Stations is an operational matter and should be referred to the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (14 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: Galway County Council (GCC) is the Contracting Authority with overall responsibility for the management and implementation of the Dunkellin River and Aggard Stream Flood Relief Scheme. The works will be carried out primarily by OPW direct labour but with some of the main structural elements being contracted out by GCC. An Bord Pleanala (ABP) approved the scheme in March 2016 subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (16 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I met with the Insurance Ireland in July this year, shortly after taking office. During our meeting, I highlighted that for the four completed schemes where demountable defences are involved, each are built to the required 1 in 100 year standard and, as witnessed last Winter, each successfully provided levels of flood protection to properties. I have secured a commitment from the industry to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (16 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) appointed consultants in 2013 to develop proposals for a flood relief scheme for the Lower Lee as it affected Cork City and for the River Bride as it affected the Blackpool area of the City. Since that time the Blackpool element has been separated into its own Scheme and has been advanced earlier as it is a less complex and smaller Scheme. The Blackpool...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (16 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The total allocation for the Flood Risk Management Programme in the Vote of the Office of Public Works in the 2016 Revised Estimates Volume is €73.746 million. Within this overall total the allocation for flood relief scheme works is €45.561 million. An additional capital amount of €7 million in Deferred Surrender was also applied to the Flood Risk Management Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: Last winter, the Government took decisive action to support the existing plans in place to address flooding on the Shannon and established the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group to enhance ongoing co-operation of all State agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group is focused on ensuring the best possible level of co-ordination between all statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works own the following properties that are currently vacant. The majority of these properties are former Garda stations that were closed as part of the policing plans of An Garda Síochána in 2012 and 2013. The future use of the former Garda stations will be determined once the review of closed Garda stations being undertaken as part of the Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The application received from Wicklow County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for funding to undertake a project at North Beach, Arklow has been assessed by the Office of Public Works (Office of Public Works) and is not eligible for funding under the scheme as it does not meet the scheme criteria. The works proposed relate to maintenance works on an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding, is the Office of Public Works Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. It is the principal vehicle for implementing the EU Floods Directive and national flood policy. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the Office of Public Works working...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The Grianán an Aileach site is a National Monument of significant historic importance which is maintained by the Office of Public Works (Office of Public Works) in accordance with the provisions of the National Monuments Acts 1930 – 2004. The Office of Public Works estimates that the site attracts in excess of 100,000 visitors per annum, notwithstanding that access is...