Written Answers Nos. 126-140
126. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of companies that applied under an Office of Government Procurement tender for multi-supplier framework agreements for the supply of cleaning supplies and equipment to the Health Service Executive; the number of companies that made it to the evaluation stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6428/16]
View answerThe Office of Government Procurement wishes to advise that this tender process is currently live and under evaluation. Therefore the Office of Government Procurement cannot comment on this process at this juncture.
127. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to review a number of regulations in the tendering process for Government contracts, namely, the need for the company that is tendering to have carried out similar projects (details supplied) within the previous five years; the need for the company that is tendering to have a turnover of three times the value of the contract; the fact that foreign-owned companies do not have the same criteria imposed on them when tendering for Government contracts in respect of employees as do Irish-owned companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7054/16]
View answerPublic procurement in Ireland is governed by EU and National Law and National Guidelines. The EU Treaty principles of equal treatment and non-discrimination, transparency, mutual recognition, proportionality, free movement of goods and services and the right of establishment must be observed on all tenders. The main purpose of the EU public procurement regime is to open up the market and to ensure the free movement of supplies, services and works within the EU having regard to Treaty of Rome principles including transparency, proportionality and equal treatment.
Public procurement procedures require all applicants to meet certain standards when applying for public contracts. The assessment of a tenderer's financial and economic standing, and professional and technical capacity is a key part of the procurement process. This is because the contracting authority must be reasonably satisfied that a tenderer has the necessary capacity to carry out a contract if awarded it. Proof of the tenderer's economic and financial standing is set by reference to one or more of the criteria set out in Article 47 of EU Directive 2004/18/EC while Article 48 of the same Directive sets out the evidence required of the tenderer's technical and professional abilities dependent on the nature, quantity or importance, and use of the works, supplies or services. Establishing the appropriate qualification criteria that are relevant and appropriate to a particular contract is a matter for the contracting authority concerned. This is because the contracting authority is in the best position to gauge the appropriate levels of capacity that are appropriate to the needs of a proposed contract and to avoid putting the tax-payer at undue risk. The qualification criteria that are required by the contracting authority should be 'proportionate' to the subject matter of the contract.
In relation to turnover requirements, it is current policy that turnover should be set at no more than twice the estimated contract value for routine goods and services competition (DPER Circular 10/14 refers). For non-routine services and goods higher turnover requirements may be necessary.
In relation to foreign owned companies not having the same criteria imposed on them, I would point out that the same public procurement rules apply equally to foreign companies as to Irish companies in line with European Directives on public procurement. Contracting Authorities cannot favour or discriminate against particular candidates and there are legal remedies which may be used against any public body infringing these rules. Finally, the Office of Government Procurement will continue to work with suppliers to ensure that winning Government business is done in a fair, transparent and accessible way and to ensure that Government procurement policies do not put unnecessary obstacles in the way of bidders.
128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which procedures are in hand or measures in place or pending to address the issues of flooding that have recurred at various locations over the past number of years; when the most acutely affected areas will benefit from remedial works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7214/16]
View answerExcluding OPW Arterial Drainage Schemes (schemes which are the responsibility of the OPW) 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 Office of Public Works (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 flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding and coastal protection problems within their administrative areas. The scheme generally applies to relatively straightforward cases where a solution can be readily identified and achieved in a short time frame. Any application received will be considered in accordance with the scheme eligibility criteria, which comprise economic, social and environmental criteria including a requirement that any measures are cost beneficial, and having regard to the overall availability of resources for flood risk management.
The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding, is the OPW's Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme is focussing on 300 Areas for Further Assessment (AFAs) including 90 coastal areas, mainly in urban locations nationwide, identified as being at potentially significant risk of flooding. 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 OPW working in partnership with the local authorities, involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each location, the development of preliminary flood risk management options and the production of flood risk management plans.
Good progress is being made on the CFRAM Programme, the draft mapping is now being finalised following completion of the national statutory public consultation on 23rd December, 2015. Work on the development of preliminary options to address flood risk is underway. Following finalisation of the mapping and the identification of flood risk management options, the final output from this important project will be integrated Flood Risk Management Plans containing specific measures to address the flood problems identified in the areas of significant flood risk. The Plans, which are scheduled for public consultation in the second half of 2016 for finalisation by the end, will include a prioritised list of measures, both structural and non-structural, to address flood risk in an environmentally sustainable and cost effective manner. Further information on the Programme is available on www.cfram.ie.
The Government recently announced increased levels of investment in the area of flood relief as part of the overall Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021 and this investment programme will allow for consideration of measures arising from the Flood Risk Management Plans.
The OPW's Capital Investment Programme has already seen 36 major flood relief schemes implemented since 1995. The Government has allocated €80.7m in 2016 for the OPW's overall Flood Risk Management Programme of which €52.5m is for the continued implementation of the comprehensive programme of capital flood relief works. There are currently five major schemes at construction in Bray Co. Wicklow, River Dodder Dublin, South Campshires Dublin, Ennis Lower, and Phases 2, 3 and 4 in Waterford City. There are a further 26 schemes at design and planning stage and, of these, it is anticipated that construction works on schemes in Claregalway Co. Galway, Bandon and Skibbereen in Co. Cork, Templemore Co. Tipperary and Foynes Co. Limerick will be commenced this year.
Other schemes in the capital works programme will be advanced through the planning or Confirmation (Ministerial approval) processes and every effort will be made to also progress some of these schemes to construction in 2016.
129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress in the Morrell drainage and flood alleviation measures in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7216/16]
View answerKildare County Council (KCC), in consultation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), engaged consulting engineers to carry out a Full Feasibility Study, Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Lower Morrell River and the surrounding river catchment in order to resolve the outstanding localised flooding issues in the Straffan area. A Steering Group which comprises representatives of KCC, OPW and the consultants, was set up to advance the project.
KCC and its consultants submitted a Draft Options Report / Feasibility Study to the OPW in 2014. Following consideration of the draft report by the OPW, it was agreed by the Steering Group that the consultants would carry out a review of the proposed scheme. The review would investigate if additional or alternative and more cost effective measures could be put in place to alleviate flooding in the area. Any changes identified by the review process would need to be incorporated into the CBA and EIS before the scheme can be advanced.
I am advised that the consultants have completed the review process and KCC has submitted their findings to the OPW for consideration. A meeting of the Steering Group has been scheduled for the 28th April 2016 with a view to finalising the Feasibility Report. Once the Feasibility Report has been finalised, and provided the scheme is still economically and environmentally viable, KCC and the OPW will decide on how best to advance the proposed works. I can confirm that the Lower Morrell scheme remains a priority and the OPW has included provision for the cost of the proposed works in its financial profiles in the period up to 2018.
130. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of meetings held since November 2015 with the insurance industry; if he has reached agreement in respect of home owners being refused flood cover because of the perceived threat of flooding; if he will advise residents accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6510/16]
View answerOn 12 January of this year, the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and other Ministers met the CEOs of the insurance industry to communicate the benefits of flood defence schemes carried out by the Office of Public Works and to discuss the provision of flood insurance in areas protected by flood defence schemes. Subsequently, Insurance Ireland, the representative body for the insurance industry, advised that approximately 98% of property insurance policies nationally include flood cover and that in areas protected by flood defence schemes constructed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), 83% of policies include flood cover. Insurance Ireland advised that the rate of cover is 89% in areas protected by fixed defences and 78% where the protection includes demountable defences. Demountable defences are used in four of the sixteen schemes that have been completed to the 1:100 year standard, required by the industry.
A further meeting of the OPW/Insurance Ireland Working Group on flood insurance (which also includes the Department of Finance) took place on 7 March, and a further meeting is scheduled for June.
The subject of insurance against the risk of flooding is one of the issues being considered by the Inter-Departmental Committee which is developing whole-of-Government policies to support the OPW Flood Risk Management Plans. This Committee will be reporting to Government over the coming months.
131. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the transfer of land at Knockmitten Park in Clondalkin in Dublin 22 to South Dublin County Council, including when this transfer will be completed. [6513/16]
View answerI am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the legal representatives of both the Commissioners of Public Works and South Dublin County Council are currently examining the legal issues relating to the ownership of the land in Knockmitten Park, in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, with a view to South Dublin County Council acquiring ownership. The lands in question belonged to a company that has now been dissolved and therefore the provisions of the State Property Act 1954 apply. This matter is being progressed as a matter of urgency and it is expected that there will be an outcome in a number of weeks.
132. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the grants available to voluntary organisations for acquiring new equipment in his Department. [6561/16]
View answerIn response to the Deputy's question I can confirm that, due to its nature and purpose, my Department does not issue grants to organisations.
133. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of clerical officer posts that have become vacant in the public service in County Roscommon since 2013; the number appointed from the clerical officer panel; the number that are expected to be filled before the end of 2016; the reason posts have not been filled from the panel for County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6619/16]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to the Civil Service is regulated by the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. The Act established the Public Appointments Service (PAS) as the centralised recruitment body for the Civil and Public Service.
I have been informed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) that the information requested by the Deputy is as follows:
The number of Clerical Officer posts which have become vacant in the Public Service in County Roscommon since 2013;
PAS do not have this information. PAS only have information on the number of requests for vacancies to be filled.
The number appointed from the Clerical Officer panel;
PAS has informed that 1 person was assigned to Roscommon from the Clerical Officer competition, this was to a HSE vacancy. The candidate was assigned but subsequently declined the post. There were 2 further COs requested by HSE.
The number which are expected to be filled before the end of 2016;
PAS has informed me that the current vacancy requests on hand are the 3 Clerical Officers for the HSE, as mentioned above.
PAS do not have the capacity to anticipate how many more requests may be received from across the public service in 2016.
The reason posts have not been filled from the panel for County Roscommon;
Vacancies can only be filled by PAS on request from an employing organisation.
134. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will support an issue regarding flood damage in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6647/16]
View answerFollowing extreme flood events on the River Wad in the Donnycarney area of Dublin City in 2008 and 2009, Dublin City Council (DCC) undertook a study on the River Wad catchment to investigate the problem and recommended possible solutions. The study recommended that an overall flood relief scheme should be advanced in three phases, the first being works in Clanmoyle Estate. The Office of Public Works (OPW) agreed to fund the implementation of this phase. DCC was the Contracting Authority for the scheme and the work on this section of the scheme was carried out primarily by the OPW's direct labour force.
The OPW has not been contacted directly regarding damage to property at the location mentioned by the Deputy and therefore cannot comment on same. However, it is for DCC as the Contracting Authority in the first instance to consider this matter and the Council has informed the OPW that it is liaising with the residents concerned in this regard. Residents can contact Mr. Alan O'Regan at alan.oregan@dublincity.ie if they have any queries / concerns.
135. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of each statutory instrument signed; each contract entered into; each tender issued; each tender awarded; each State board appointment made by him or by an agency of his Department from 1 January 2016 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6696/16]
View answerIn response to the Deputy the following table outlines the Statutory Instruments I have signed into law since 1 January, 2016:
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Title of Statutory Instrument |
Date signed into law |
|
Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Payments to State Solicitors) (Adjustment) Regulations 2016 |
1 January, 2016 |
|
Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to Central Fund) Order 2016 |
21 January, 2016 |
* Full details of each Statutory Instrument are available on the internet at www.irishstatutebook.ie.
Details of each contract entered into; each tender issued; each tender awarded from 1 January 2016 to date by my Department or an agency under the aegis of my Department are as follows:
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Details of Contracts entered into from 1 January, 2016
|
Contract Details |
Date Issued |
Tender Awarded |
|
Facilitation and Presentation Skills Training |
1 December 2015 |
Carr Communications Limited |
|
IR Negotiation Skills Training |
25 January 2016 |
John O'Dowd Consultants |
|
Provision of External Service Delivery training for 2016; signed 20/01/16 |
10 December 2015 |
National Outsourcing Association |
|
Design work in relation to the publication of the 'Annual Progress Report on the Public Service Reform Plan 2014-2016' |
1 February 2016 |
MG Creative
|
|
Premium Support Package |
31 March 2016 |
Microsoft |
|
Anti-Virus Renewal |
18 January 2016 |
IPOptions |
|
ICT Research and Advisory Services |
1 April 2016 |
Gartner Ireland Limited |
|
Delivery Partner to Support Communication of new EU Directives on Public Procurement |
24 December 2015 |
A&L Goodbody |
|
Energy Advisor to the OGP |
6 July 2015 |
Horizon Energy Group |
|
Provision of Legal Services to the Office of Government Procurement |
22 December 2015 |
Eversheds Ireland |
|
Conference venue hire for OGP |
3 February 2016 |
Commissioners of Public Works (Dublin Castle) |
|
Conference venue hire for OGP |
27 January 2016 |
Law Society of Ireland |
|
Provision of Programmes in Public Procurement leading to an Award at Level 6 and an Award at Level 7 |
21 March 2016 |
Tender response awaited |
|
Provision of Pre-Retirement Planning Services |
18 January 2016 |
Tender Evaluation in Progress |
|
RFT for Provision of an IT system for reporting, monitoring, auditing and accounting for expenditure under certain European Structural and Investment funds programmes for the period 2014 2020 |
4 March 2016 |
Not yet awarded |
|
Single Supplier Framework for the Provision of Technical Facilities Management Services to OGP |
18 March 2016 |
Not yet awarded |
|
Request for Tenders for the Provision of Executive Coaching to the Senior Public Service |
11 March 2016 |
Not yet awarded |
|
Contract to provide two DPER Internal Audit assignments (IT Control Framework and Project Management Control Framework for Payroll Shared Services |
17 January 2016 |
Ernst &Young |
|
Accenture facilitated and assisted with the workshops on a Rapid Assessment of the HR Strategy in the Civil Service Arrangement letter signed on 19 February 2016. It will cost €5,000 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Provision of Administration of 360 degree instruments to support (i) A Programme of Executive Coaching and (ii) A performance Review Process for Members of the Senior Public Service |
23 December 2015 |
Young Samuel Chambers (YSC) Ltd |
Office of the Ombudsman
Details of Contracts entered into from 1 January, 2016
|
Contract Details |
Date Issued |
Tender Awarded |
|
Software Development |
12 April 2016 |
Delotte Touche |
State Laboratory
Details of Contracts entered into from 1 January, 2016
|
Contract Details |
Date Issued |
Tender Awarded |
|
Purchase and installation of laboratory equipment (37k ex VAT) |
19 February 2016 |
Fisher Scientific |
|
Purchase and installation of laboratory equipment (33k ex VAT) |
25 January 2016 |
Foss |
Public Appointments Service
Details of Contracts entered into from 1 January, 2016
|
Contract Details |
Date Issued |
Tender Awarded |
|
Tender for Executive Search |
22 January 2016 |
PwC |
|
Supply of network penetration testing services |
15 March 2016 |
N/A |
|
Supply of PCs |
26 February 2016 |
Datapac Ltd. |
|
Supply and servicing of water coolers |
N/A OGP Framework |
Glenpatrick Ltd |
|
Supply of Printer Toner |
10 February 2016 |
IT Quotes Ltd |
|
Manual Handling Training |
2 February 2016 |
Olive Safety Ltd. |
|
Support and maintenance for the SMART system (on-line testing platform) |
12 January 2016 |
Savenet Ltd. |
|
Prison Officer Job Analysis |
8 February 2016 |
Cassin Scott Ltd. |
|
On-line tests and job simulation exercise for HEO |
7 March 2016 |
Cut-E Ltd |
|
Personality Questionnaires for Garda Trainee |
16 March 2016 |
N/A |
|
Provision of Internal Audit Services |
9 February 2016 |
Mazars |
|
Creative and Design Support Submission for GradIreland awards |
17 February 2016 |
Publicis Engage Ltd |
|
Creative and Design Support National Student Challenge |
8 March 2016 |
Publicis Engage Ltd |
SEUPB
Details of Contracts entered into from 1 January, 2016
|
Contract Details |
Date Issued |
Tender Awarded |
|
Provision of an Audit Authority - (Extension for 2016) |
1 January 2016 |
Department of Finance and Personnel |
|
Belfast water |
11 January 2016 |
Rocwell |
|
Management of the Project Assessment Process |
15 January 2016 |
Lindsay Advisory |
|
Banking Services |
26 February 2016 |
Bank of Ireland |
|
R&I Call development - Health, Life Sciences and Renewable Energy |
1 February 2016 |
T3I |
|
SME Call - Project Appraisals |
26 February 2016 |
Morrow Gilchrist Associates |
|
Monaghan Office Cleaning |
11 January 2016 |
Eco Cleaning |
I have made no appointments to State Boards this year. Full details of all appointments to State Boards are available on the internet at www.stateboards.ie.
The Office of Public Works will respond directly to the Deputy.
136. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 210 of 6 April 2016, the number of positions filled and the number remaining to be filled, by region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6701/16]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to the Civil Service is regulated by the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004.
The Act established the Public Appointments Service (PAS) as the centralised recruitment body for the Civil and Public Service.
The number of positions filled by region;
The following table shows the number of vacancies filled by PAS, however the number of people who actually take up the post may differ.
|
Region |
Number of vacancies filled across the Public Service |
|
Dublin |
1000 |
|
Limerick/Tipperary |
193 |
|
Cork |
85 |
|
Galway/Clare |
51 |
|
Kilkenny/Carlow |
34 |
|
Donegal |
36 |
|
Kerry |
10 |
|
Waterford/Wexford |
29 |
|
Laois/Offaly/Westmeath |
50 |
|
Longford/Leitrim/Sligo |
40 |
|
Mayo/Roscommon |
16 |
|
Cavan/Monaghan |
1 |
|
Louth/Meath |
24 |
|
Kildare/Wicklow |
24 |
|
Total |
1593 |
The number of positions remaining to be filled, by region;
|
Region |
Number Outstanding |
|
Dublin |
209 |
|
Limerick/Tipperary |
9 |
|
Cork |
34 |
|
Galway/Clare |
38 |
|
Kilkenny/Carlow |
5 |
|
Donegal |
12 |
|
Kerry |
13 |
|
Waterford/Wexford |
3 |
|
Laois/Offaly/Westmeath |
18 |
|
Longford/Leitrim/Sligo |
15 |
|
Mayo/Roscommon |
3 |
|
Cavan/Monaghan |
0 |
|
Louth/Meath |
24 |
|
Kildare/Wicklow |
9 |
|
Total |
393 |
The above tables reflects the position on 12 April 2016 and are indicative as to the number of vacancy requests received and subsequently filled is constantly changing as the situation changes.
137. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the interdepartmental policy co-ordination group on applications for relocation following recent flooding events will make its decisions; the process that will be involved; if each household that was flooded will have to apply individually for relocation; if application forms are available for this purpose; if not, when will they be available; if the group is considering the option of remedial works as an alternative to relocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6862/16]
View answerThe Inter-Departmental Flood Policy Co-ordination Group, as part of its final report to Government, is examining implementation aspects of any future relocation scheme in the context of the schemes to be devised for each of the affected areas under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. Aligned to publication of the draft CFRAM flood risk management plans for public consultation, the Inter-Departmental Group is working to provide its final report to Government by mid-2016.
138. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the details of vacant State properties and land, including car parks not in use, owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department by square footage, by location, by local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6919/16]
View answerThe Commissioners of Public Works (CPW), on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio which ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres and Garda stations. Within this portfolio of approximately 2,200 properties, there are a number of vacant properties. The majority of those properties currently vacant are former Garda stations and sundry other properties located throughout the country.
In consultation with other State bodies, the OPW is continually engaged in identifying properties suitable for alternative State use or other uses that may generate an income, reduce repair/maintenance costs or facilitate accommodation or strategic development solutions.
The Commissioners of Public Works own the following properties that are currently vacant.
Garda Stations
The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations that were scheduled to be closed. A number of these stations have now been sold while others have been retained for alternatives uses. There are currently 49 former Garda stations vacant. Appendix 1 below sets out the location of these vacant stations
Strategic sites – Dublin
The OPW owns a number of strategically important sites that are currently vacant in the Dublin area that are at various stages of planning for future development.
|
No. |
Site |
County |
Comment |
|
1. |
Leeson Lane |
Dublin |
In planning process for development of office accommodation for Central Govt. |
|
2. |
Military Road |
Dublin |
In planning process for development of accommodation for An Garda Síochána |
|
3. |
Hammond Lane |
Dublin |
In planning process for development of accommodation for The Court Service |
Strategic sites - Regional
The CPW has ownership of 3 vacant sites in the regions as listed below:
|
No. |
Site |
County |
Comment |
|
1. |
Edenderry |
Offaly |
Offaly County Council are interested in a small section of the site as they are developing a new municipal park in the Town and the CPW site is adjacent to it. |
|
2. |
Knock |
Mayo |
Under consideration for future use. |
|
3. |
Portlaoise |
Laois |
Under consideration for future use. |
Strategic Properties
Properties/sites being retained for their strategic value which are currently vacant are as follows:
|
No |
Property/Site |
County |
Comment |
|
1. |
10/11 Castle Street |
Dublin |
Adjacent to Dublin Castle – strategic site |
|
2. |
Former Agriculture College, Clonakilty |
Cork |
Under consideration as accommodation for public service client |
|
3. |
91a Lower Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire |
Dublin |
Retained for strategic purposes |
|
4. |
Govt Building Kells Rd, Navan |
Meath |
Retained for future accommodation use |
|
5. |
Former ESB Building/Site, Enfield |
Meath |
Retained for use by An Garda Síochána |
APPENDIX 1
Garda Stations closed under the Garda Síochána Policing Plans 2012 and 2013, in the ownership of Commissioners of Public Works, that are currently vacant and surplus to requirements
|
Garda Station |
|
Adrigole |
|
An Clochán |
|
Ballinalee |
|
Ballintubber |
|
Ballyduff |
|
Ballyfarnon |
|
Ballyfeard |
|
Ballyforan |
|
Ballyglass |
|
Ballygurteen |
|
Ballylongford |
|
Ballymoe |
|
Bawnboy |
|
Bellacorrik |
|
Blacksod |
|
Broadford |
|
Brosna |
|
Camp |
|
Castletown Conyers |
|
Castletown Geoghegan |
|
Clontibret |
|
Corrandulla |
|
Corrinshigagh |
|
Doochary |
|
Doonbeg |
|
Drumkeeran |
|
Fenit |
|
Glenfarne |
|
Goleen |
|
Hollymount |
|
Hollywood |
|
Inagh |
|
Keshcarrigan |
|
Kilconly |
|
Knockcroghery |
|
Knocknagree |
|
Leenane |
|
Malin |
|
Menlough |
|
Moyvane |
|
Na Brocacha/Cloghan |
|
New Inn |
|
Newbliss |
|
Quin |
|
Rathduff |
|
Redhills |
|
Shanagolden |
|
Smithborough |
|
Tarmonbarry |
139. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to convene a meeting between Fingal County Council and Dublin County Council to address the traffic issues at the Ashtown gate in the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6943/16]
View answerI am advised that the relevant Local Authorities are in regular consultation with the Commissioners of Public Works regarding traffic management at the Ashtown Gate of the Phoenix Park and this will continue into the future.
140. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works plans to provide a pedestrian crossing in the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6944/16]
View answerThere are already a number of pedestrian crossing points, located throughout the large acreage of the Phoenix Park. As part of a larger scheme of road upgrade works a previous proposal for additional crossing points on Chesterfield Avenue was rejected by An Bord Pleanála.
The Commissioners of Public Works will continue to monitor the position in keeping with public safety, the historical landscape setting of the Phoenix Park and consistent with the Conservation Management Plan for the Phoenix Park.
