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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Mobile Telephony Services (5 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) grant licences to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to install telecommunications equipment on State property. These properties are primarily Garda telecommunication structures and rooftops of other Office of Public Works (OPW) buildings. The Commissioners have granted approximately 470 licences at 229 sites. The following table details the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (5 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The lease for the new Department of Employment and Social Protection office in Birr has been agreed by the Commissioners of Public Works and will be signed shortly. The Commissioners will immediately proceed to procure the works required to fit the building out for occupation once the lease has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (4 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: Kildare County Council (KCC) is the Contracting Authority for the Lower Morrell River Flood Relief Scheme and the Council is managing and overseeing the necessary work to progress and deliver the scheme. The OPW has now written formally to KCC confirming its approval to provide the necessary funding to the Council to bring the scheme to completion. I am advised that the documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (29 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The cafe concession at the Bru na Boinne visitor centre will be put out to public tender in the coming few months.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (28 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and management of over 800 National Monuments and Heritage properties in State care. Many of these locations are of considerable interest as tourism destinations and attract significant volumes of both domestic and foreign visitors annually. The provision of adequate car and coach parking facilities, and indeed visitor-facing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: Since 2009, a number of major flood defence schemes have been completed in the Shannon catchment area including Ennis Upper and Derrymullen, Ballinasloe. Further schemes are currently underway at Kings Island in Limerick, Foynes, Athlone, Ennis Lower and Ennis South. The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works (OPW)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Expenditure (27 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme is a scheme under which the OPW may provide funding assistance and support to local authorities to undertake viable, cost effective, localised and small scale flood relief works in their administrative areas. An application for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme is a scheme under which the OPW may provide funding assistance and support to local authorities to undertake viable, cost effective, localised and small scale flood relief works in their administrative areas. An application for funding under the scheme for this area was received from Limerick City...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (22 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: Coastal erosion is a natural and ongoing process, which takes place around the entire coastline. Coastal erosion may threaten human life, infrastructure such as roads and may undermine and cause damage to properties. However, it should also be recognised that coastal erosion also has beneficial effects to the local environment, such as providing natural nourishment and supply of sediment to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for the kinds words in his opening remarks. It is a privilege for me to be here as Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW. The Senator is right that it is my first such engagement and I am delighted to be here for it. Immediately on taking up the post of Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, I asked my officials to introduce a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: I assure the Senator that this is one proposal I want to carry through and on which I am working with my Department to implement.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (20 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: An internal recruitment competition for the position of Foreperson, Grade 1 (Safety Officer) in the National Monuments Service of the Office of Public Works (OPW), was held in late 2016 and the panel formed thereafter will remain in place for a period of two years. In tandem, the OPW has also been engaged in the last several months in a gradual programme to progressively replace some of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Litter Pollution (20 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: Dog-litter bins and associated signage will be provided at this site shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (20 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The new Garda station at Mulgannon Road, Wexford Town is scheduled to be completed and ready for occupation in September 2017. When An Garda Síochána vacate the existing station at Roche’s Road, Wexford, OPW Property Management Division will examine the property to establish if there is any alternative State use for it. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (20 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: Following a public procurement process a contract for the Tea Room concession was awarded to Messrs. Brambles Deli Café Ltd. The initial contract period is for 12 calendar months from 1st February 2017. Subject to review consideration will be given to extending this concession for a further period.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (20 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that there are 14 houses in State ownership in Templemore. They are as follows – No. Address Use 1 The Mall Occupied by An Garda Síochána 3 The Mall For disposal 4 The Mall For disposal 5 The Mall For disposal 6 The Mall Occupied by An Garda Síochána 9 Church Avenue For disposal 10 Church Avenue For...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The OPW does not own the property at Abbotstown House. That property in question is owned by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine who have ultimate responsibility for the maintenance and renovation of same.

Criminal Justice (Commission of Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (31 May 2017)

Kevin Moran: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Criminal Justice (Commission of Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (31 May 2017)

Kevin Moran: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the law in relation to sentencing in certain respects, to add certain sexual offences to Schedule 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 and to provide for related matters. I propose the Criminal Justice (Commission of Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2017 to the House to address the situation whereby convicted sex...