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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (24 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 85 together. On 3rd May, 2018, I was delighted to launch 29 Flood Risk Management Plans and €1bn investment in flood risk over the coming decade.  These Plans are the output from the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme - the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State.  The Plans set out the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (24 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: I visited this area in July this year and met the residents. I am advised by my Department that it is a matter for Local Authorities, in the first instance, to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas.  Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for funding of appropriate measures...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Government Office in Buncrana is primarily occupied by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP).  At present, there are some 130 parking spaces on-site that are available for use by approx. 190 DEASP staff. This represents a favourable ratio of staff to parking compared to most other regional Government offices.  In light of planned increases in staff...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: There will be another budget now and we will try to get it all sorted.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (22 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio, which ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others.  As is typical of such large portfolios, there will always be a number of properties, at any given time, that are vacant.  In some cases, such properties may...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (22 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, has submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. All environmental assessments associated with the development of the proposed scheme have been prepared, and these accompanied the submission to the Minister for formal...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (22 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Per Cent for Art budget amount included in the overall capital budget estimate for Miesian Plaza was €64,000. Artworks have not been commissioned for the site.  The Per Cent for Art funding was pooled as allowable under Public Art: Per Cent for Art Scheme General National Guidelines-2004.  Artworks from the State Art Collection have been placed on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (22 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Per Cent for Art budget allocated for the new Kevin Street Garda Station was €75,000. A large-scale contemporary glass artwork was commissioned under the Per Cent for Art Scheme for the main window in the entrance area. The way in which the OPW selected the arts medium was as follows:  The project design team decided that a large-scale glass artwork, that could be seen by the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (22 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW Flood Maps were developed by  the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme which involved the largest study of flood risk ever undertaken by the State.  This study examined 300 communities identified as potentially being at significant risk of flooding from rivers and sea.  The Flood Maps show the likelihood or probability of flooding for areas...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Convention Centre (22 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 175 together. The Conference Centre Dublin (CCD) is a PPP project developed on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) model. Construction was completed in 2010 when it opened for business. In return for a monthly unitary charge, an independent company operates the CCD under the provisions of a Project Agreement that will remain in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (22 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: Capital expenditure and investment on flooding projects and associated flood risk management measures and programmes for the years 2016 – 2018 are set out in Table 1. The figures exclude expenditure on Plant and Machinery. Table 1 Year 2016 2017 2018 Expenditure €51.86m €45.37m €64.64m ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (17 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) manage the Debtors' Prison which is a protected structure that was built circa 1794.  The property is a free- standing U-shaped three storey over basement building that, while externally sound and waterproof, is internally in very poor condition with only basic services.  A number of organisations have expressed an interest...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. The OPW is responsible for the Feale CDS which extends as far as Shanow Bridge on the regional road R557.  The OPW does not have responsibility beyond this point. Local flooding issues are a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (17 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: Please see in the table the applications received in 2017 from Donegal County Council under OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for non-coastal locations and the status of each application. Project location Project description Status Brookfield Bridge, Drumbar Replace existing culvert Application not approved, as flood risk in the area in question will be dealt...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (16 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The questions are getting longer. In fairness to Deputies Harty and Eugene Murphy, we have about seven, perhaps eight, schemes ongoing in Clare, some of which have gone to planning. Some are going to construction and some out to consultants. Regarding the area Geraldine Quinlivan is from, Clonlara, I am very hopeful that a report will be on my desk in the not-too-distant future and that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (16 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am glad to hear it. I will deal with Deputy Murphy's point first and then with the points made by Deputy Harty, who asked about protection measures in County Clare and a number of other issues. I will try to address all of the questions raised. I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter. At this time of the year, as we approach the winter season, it is opportune that we...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (16 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The targeted maintenance work carried out in the Meelick Weir area was completed in September, during the appropriate seasonal window for this type of work.  Work is currently underway for the appropriate management and disposal of the removed material.  The total cost for this work is currently estimated at €30,000.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (15 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory Project at the Backweston campus, the delivery of this project is managed by the Office of Public Works. A preferred Main Contractor has been identified. The reserved specialist tender submissions were received on 27th September 2019. Currently, these tender submissions are been assessed which is expected to be complete by the end of October 2019. As...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3 May 2018 of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans, which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects, on top of the 42 major projects already completed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The issues under dispute between the Office of Public Works and the Contractor have been referred by the contractor for conciliation under the dispute resolution procedures provided for in the Public Works Contract. A Conciliator has now been appointed and both parties are engaging in the conciliation process. At this stage of the process it is not considered appropriate to be disclosing the...