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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The remaining income from licence fees, under the telecommunications licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) in respect of Garda Masts, is surrendered to the Exchequer as part of Appropriations in Aid on the OPW Vote, after the deduction of expenses incurred as a result of the granting of the licences.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The OPW continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda Station in question. I can confirm that the site referred to by the Deputy is on the list of sites under consideration. All parties that made submissions will be informed of the decision once a site for the new Station has been procured.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (7 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Health Service Executive owns the site in question on Ballea Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Disability Services Provision (7 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: When providing new accommodation or carrying out significant refurbishment works on buildings under its remit, the Office of Public Works addresses universal access requirements as part of the project design. This is captured within the overall project cost. Specific minor accessibility projects on existing State owned buildings are funded and addressed from within the OPW’s overall...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Archaeological Sites (7 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The OPW has understood for some time that the carparking facilities at Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre are limited having regard to the volume of visitor traffic the site is experiencing and has been working in recent months to develop a solution to the issue. Proposals being examined will entail both changes to the system for managing visitors to the site and certain physical changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Architectural Heritage (7 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292 and 293 together. Substantive conservation works have been underway at Ballymalis Castle for some time. The work, which principally involves the conservation of the Castle walls and also addresses some structural issues, is projected to continue until at least 2019 and possibly beyond. To date, repair & conservation of the Northern and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (7 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The St. Mary’s Abbey site was previously operated as a seasonal visitor site, with Guide services provided during a limited summer season. Owing to limited resources, this approach was altered in 2014 and access was instead provided on request only. The site was closed to the public in 2016 when the OPW commenced a programme of works there. Pending completion of the works, the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (7 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works granted permission to the RPA (Rail Procurement Agency) for the installation of a venting shaft in one section of the disused toilet block situated on the perimeter of St. Stephen’s Green Park, adjacent to the Luas track. OPW also agreed to an arrangement with the current TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland), previously the RPA and their Agent...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (7 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is not currently conducting open recruitment to the craft position of Stonemason. There are no current plans for future recruitment to that position. Notices of open recruitment to craft positions in the OPW are advertised on www.opw.ie and in the relevant local newspapers.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (7 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: As indicated in the replies to earlier Question No. 362, 25530/17, on 30th May last, Maynooth Castle is not at this stage considered to offer a significant potential for tourism generation, which is the primary focus of the Fáilte Ireland – funded Tourism Investment Programme 2016 – 2021, and it is not being considered as an early candidate site for development in this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tree Remediation (7 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The tree referred to by the Deputy is in a channel, which is maintained by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. Following a site visit, arrangements are being made to facilitate the removal of the tree.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (8 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: It is expected that tender evaluation for the works for Ballinsloe Garda Station will be completed in the near future, following which a contract should be placed by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (8 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: Stepaside Garda is in the full ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland. The station was closed on 14thMarch 2013 as part of the rationalisation programme of An Garda Síochána, as announced in the 2013 Policing Plan. The Commissioners put a guardianship arrangement in place with Camelot in 2014. My officials have recently advised Camelot that, in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: Responsibility for the overall management and co-ordination to local flooding events rests with the Local Authorities. The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government leads the national co-ordination during a severe weather event, including flooding. The OPW carries out a statutory maintenance programme on 11,500 km of river channel and approximately 730 km of embankments...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (8 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: 'Accommodating Change – Measuring Success’, the Government’s Property Asset Management Delivery Plan (the Delivery Plan), was published in July 2013. The key objective of the actions in the Plan was to “manage the Public Service property portfolio in a professional, co-ordinated and efficient manner that maximises value for money and facilitates business needs and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: A total allocation of €101 million approximately for overall flood risk management has been provided in the 2018 Vote of the Office of Public Works (OPW) representing an increase of 35% on the equivalent 2017 Estimates allocation. This allocation primarily covers the costs of implementing flood defence capital works and the ongoing maintenance programme for completed Arterial Drainage...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Botanic Gardens (8 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: Refurbishment of glasshouses is an objective of the Office of Public Works. However, bearing in mind the limited capital funding available and the necessity to prioritise expenditure of that funding, it is unlikely that the multi-million euro works will proceed in the short term. The Commissioners are open to proposals from the private sector and will be exploring options in this regard....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Botanic Gardens (8 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The National Botanic Gardens has housed the National Herbarium since 1970. In 2006 the staffing level of the Herbarium was raised from four employees to six. Unfortunately the moratorium on recruitment and promotion in the Civil Service has meant that of the 4 vacancies that occured during this period none could filled as they arose. I can now advise the deputy the post of Taxonomist,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together. Following the severe storms of Winter 2013/2014 total funding of €9,712,385 was provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to Clare County Council for the repair of damaged coastal protection infrastructure including repairs along the Shannon and Fergus Estuary Embankments. I am advised by Clare County Council that works on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Services Card (9 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Minister is getting a bit tired.