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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (23 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office continue to progress the acquisition of the preferred site for the proposed project as a high priority and expect the process to reach a conclusion shortly. Until the acquisition process is fully completed, it is not possible to determine or advise on the timeframes for further stages of the project including the tender...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the management of fluvial flood risk where a river comes out of its banks and floods adjacent properties or roads etc. I understand that the problem at the location in question relates to erosion of the river bank for which the OPW does not have a responsibility or function. I am advised that there has been no flooding involved in this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The identification and assessment of problems of coastal erosion are matters for Local Authorities in the first instance. Local Authorities may carry out works to address such problems using their own resources or, if necessary, may apply for funding under the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. I am advised that a revised application...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda station in Sligo. As negotiations on the acquisition are not yet complete the release of any details concerning the site etc. at this stage could impact negatively on this process. The OPW is continuing to work with An Garda Síochána (AGS) to establish its requirements for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: OPW is delivering a programme of universal access upgrades to certain Garda Stations identified as priority by An Garda Síochána (AGS). OPW has no plans at present to upgrade universal access facilities at Mountjoy Garda station.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda station in Sligo. As negotiations on the acquisition are not yet complete the release of any details concerning the site etc. at this stage could impact negatively on this process. The OPW is continuing to work with An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Central Mental Hospital is in the full ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW). The Health Service Executive (HSE) currently occupy the site and I believe that they will move this facility to Portrane in the future. Once the HSE vacate the site a decision will be made by the CPW on its future use having regard to the requirements of all other state bodies.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: Rental payment on this property commenced on 22nd December 2016. The rent paid to date by OPW on this lease for the office space to be occupied by the Head Quarters of Department of Health is €4,538,005.99.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Department of Health’s new headquarters will be in the property known as Miesian Plaza Block 1, Baggot Street. The rent on the lease is paid by OPW to the landlord. The landlord is Remley.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works pays rent on numerous leased properties throughout the country to provide accommodation for Government Departments/Offices. One such property is currently vacant as detailed below: Waterford Customs Store 1, Units 4 and 4a, Tramore Road, Waterford.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (29 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The information requested is being collated and a response will issue directly to the Deputy in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (29 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (5 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: The conservation and presentation of National Monuments in the care of the State is managed by the Office of Public Works. However, decisions as to which sites are either acquired fully or brought into Guardianship as National Monuments are a matter for the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The OPW is happy to facilitate and attend a meeting between the owner of the site in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (5 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 to 161, inclusive, together. Study of flooding from Turloughs at Castleplunkett and Lough Funshinagh The Office of Public Works (OPW) West Region engineering staff are working with engineering staff of Roscommon County Council, Galway County Council & Mayo County Council in relation to Turlough flooding. The Steering Committee for the GSI...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: Following the completion of extensive technical survey work, the engineering consultants for the proposed flood relief scheme in Crossmolina will present to the Office of Public Works (OPW) shortly their final Report on the assessment of options for the scheme. The consultants have indicated that their Report will show a diversion channel upstream of Crossmolina as the preferred option for...

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

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. The property in question was leased by the OPW and occupied by Customs and Excise in 2000. It was vacated by Customs and Excise in 2005. The OPW sought other State occupiers for the premises but there was no demand for such property in that area. The Landlord was asked to accept an early surrender of the premises however he refused....

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

Kevin Moran: Prior to the opening of Bryce House on Garnish Island, the Office of Public Works employed three seasonal guides at the Island to sell admission tickets. The Foreman and Head Gardener sold admission tickets in the evenings, after the guides had finished duty, and on Sundays. In 2016, OPW guides were recruited specifically to undertake tours of the newly refurbished Bryce House on Garnish...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised that the Office of Public Works approved funding of €148,370 in October 2017 under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme to Kerry County Council for localised flood relief works at Clieveragh, Listowel, Co Kerry. The implementation of these works is a matter for the Council and I understand that the Council is currently progressing the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for maintaining Arterial Drainage schemes completed under the 1945 Arterial drainage Act. The Boyne and Brosna Arterial Drainage Catchments contain scheme channels in Counties Laois and Offaly. In 2017, 98km of river channel was maintained in Offaly and 15km of river channel was maintained in Laois. The 2018 Boyne and Brosna maintenance...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. This Programme is focussing on 300 Areas for Further Assessment (AFAs), mainly in urban locations nationwide, identified as being at potentially significant risk of flooding. Seven AFAs were identified in County Laois, five were...