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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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (8 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills why an application for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) was refused; if the matter will be reconsidered, given the small nature of the school site and external play area, the need to retain the general purpose room for children's fitness levels, the need to retain the multi-purpose room for storage, as existing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (8 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: I can confirm that the Longford Government Offices at Ballinalee Road, Longford, are in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The Memorandum of Understanding between Insurance Ireland and the Office of Public Works (OPW), which was signed in 2014, recognises that both parties have a common interest and objective in ensuring that appropriate and relevant information on completed OPW flood defence schemes is provided to insurers to facilitate, to the greatest extent possible, the availability to the public of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Land Transfers (8 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Office of Public Works that the legal representatives of both the Commissioners and South Dublin County Council have substantially completed their examination of the legal issues relating to the waiving of the Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform’s interest in the land at Knockmitten Park, in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, to South Dublin County...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Irish Language (8 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The usual language of delivery of guided tours at the Co Meath sites is English. Tours can also be made available for Groups in different languages, including Irish, on request by pre-arrangement with the site. The Office of Public Works (OPW) maintains an Irish language capacity within the guide workforce to respond to such requests and any requirements can generally be facilitated without...

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

Seán Canney: The leases on the Harcourt Square complex date from the early 1980s and would have been subject to review at various stages. The information sought is being compiled at the moment as soon as it is available a reply will issue directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (8 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated. A detailed response will issue directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (8 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The river concerned is part of River Boyne 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. It appears that the hazard in this instance is the absence of any physical barrier on the public road near the bank of the river. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waste Management (8 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: An effective litter management system is in place in Doneraile Park and consistently high standards are maintained. The provision of bins and other measures to deal with litter will be kept under regular review.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Foreshore Issues (14 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland that they are not the owners of the piece of land in question. The Department of Housing Planning and Local Government has responsibility for foreshore and may be able to provide assistance.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (14 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: A new supervisory position of Foreman was filled in June 2015. Staffing at the site will be kept under review in the context of overall staffing requirements within the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (14 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The OPW provides a guide service at six sites in County Kerry, Skellig Michael, Ardfert Cathedral, Listowel Castle, Ross Castle, Derrynane House and the Great Blasket Centre and has committed, and continues to commit, significant resources to these sites. A key-holding arrangement is in place at Carrigafoyle Castle, Co. Kerry and this year access for the public is being facilitated from 1...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: On foot of a full technical analysis in recent weeks it has been decided to extend the existing canopy onto the area in question. In the meanwhile the Office of Public Works (OPW) staff have erected stout netting to catch any material coming down. Archaeological excavations will need to be undertaken along the inside of the lighthouse wall to anchor the structure. The full documentation...