Results 81-100 of 1,685 for speaker:Seán Canney in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (28 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: It is assumed that the Deputy is referring to Ballynavenooragh Stone Fort in Ballydavid Co. Kerry. Given its location and relative inaccessibility, this National Monument would benefit from improved road and car parking provision. However, neither the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht nor the Office of Public Works own any suitable land in the area for this purpose. There...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (28 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: Details of the Irish Coastal Protection Strategy Study, including relevant maps are available on the OPW website at.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (28 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The statutory Public Exhibition of the River Mall (Templemore) Flood Relief Scheme took place in March/April of 2015. Following this, work on finalising the detailed design of the scheme has been ongoing. This has involved necessary consultations with relevant stakeholders. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is working to progress the scheme as quickly as possible and aims to submit the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (28 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: Conservation works are ongoing at Askeaton Castle and involve the stabilisation and repair of the Castle and the Hellfire Club, an early 17th century building. This is a long-term, complex project and certain works require input from marine engineers as part of the structure is in the river. To date, the curtain wall of the castle has been conserved and repaired. The first phase of works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (29 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works hold a 10-year lease at the Sean Duggan Building, Fairgreen Galway at an annual rent of €583,065.35 + VAT. The building is occupied by the Department of Social Protection lntreo Office.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: Local flooding issues are matters for the local authority concerned to investigate and address in the first instance and it is open to them to carry out flood mitigation works using their own resources. The Office of Public Works (OPW) operates a Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Local Authorities may apply to the OPW for funding having regard to cost benefit...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The River Flesk, which flows through the area mentioned, does not form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. The OPW therefore has no responsibility for the maintenance of this river or any bridges crossing it. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (30 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: The River Feale Catchment Drainage Scheme (CDS) was constructed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) during the 1950s, and OPW continues to have a statutory responsibility for maintenance of the scheme. The River Feale at Rahoonagh is strongly influenced by the tide and is contained within the river cross-section by an earthen Flood Defence Embankment Scheme. Following extreme and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (30 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the former Social Welfare Office at Barrack Street, Dundalk is not in use at present as it is being sold to Louth County Council. This transaction is nearing completion.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the summary position regarding the seven former Garda stations, which are all in State ownership, is as follows: Former Garda Station County Status 1. Ballintubber Roscommon Future use under consideration 2. Ballyforan Roscommon Future use under consideration 3. Ballymoe Galway Future use under consideration 4. Cootehall...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council with funding and advice as appropriate from the Office of Public Works (OPW), and as such, the matters of tender and construction dates will ultimately be decided by the Council. It is acknowledged however that necessary discussions to date relating to technical aspects of the scheme have impacted the program...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that no formal proposal has been received from a child care group for the use of Shanagolden Garda Station. The stated policy in relation to closed Garda Stations, including Shanagolden former Garda Station, is to identify if the property is required/suitable for State use by the Public Sector. If no other State use is identified, the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The location mentioned by the Deputy is part of the tidal reaches of the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme. This scheme was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 and the OPW continues to have a statutory responsibility for its maintenance. Each year the OPW carries out work to approximately 2,000 km of channels and some 200 structures...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The location mentioned by the Deputy is part of the tidal reaches of the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme. This scheme was carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 and the OPW continues to have a statutory responsibility for its maintenance. Each year the OPW carries out work to approximately 2,000 km of channels and some 200 structures...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: As outlined to the Deputy in previous replies to Parliamentary Questions on this subject, the channel in question is part of the River Maine 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has no role or function in relation to the oversight or regulation of insurance matters. As I had indicated in my previous response to the Deputy, the Memorandum of Understanding between Insurance Ireland and the OPW provides that OPW will provide detailed background and technical information on its completed flood defence schemes to Insurance Ireland (II),...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: Neither the Laune nor the Flesk rivers form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. The OPW therefore has no responsibility for the maintenance of these rivers. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address, and Kerry County...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Government decided on 5 January 2016 to establish the Shannon Flood State Agency Co-ordination Working Group to enhance on-going co-operation across all of the State Agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group is comprised of the following membership and comes under the chairmanship of the Office of Public Works: Office of Public Works; Local Authorities, represented by the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The core strategy for addressing the areas at significant risk and impact from flooding is the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Good progress is being made on the CFRAM Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities. The Programme involves...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (6 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Inter-Departmental Flood Policy Co-Ordination Group is considering a range of cross sectoral flood risk policy issues, including options for insurance cover for householders. The Group is due to report to me with its recommendations shortly. I will then bring the Group’s report to Government for its consideration as soon as possible.