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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (20 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Following extensive flooding in County Galway as a result of the November 2009 flooding event, a Joint Working Group, comprising of OPW and Galway County Council officials was set up to identify flood mitigation measures for the region. A major scheme of works on the Clare River was recommended, in addition to some advance works, including the construction of flood eyes at Crusheeney Bridge...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that there is currently no vacant property in Drogheda that would be available for use by the St. John’s Ambulance Group.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (20 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties. These range 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 that are vacant, but retained, at any given time because of their...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (20 Feb 2018)

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: Flood Relief Schemes Status (20 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the planning approval has been received for the Douglas (incl Togher) flood relief scheme. The scheme is being advanced by Cork County Council and during this stage, detailed tender documents will be finalised and the procurement process for a civil works contractor will be progressed. The possibility of carrying out enabling works is being examined. This may involve...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (21 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The location referred to at Roscrea Castle is currently being used as by the OPW as a utility area serving the entire Roscrea National Monument site. However, mindful of the historic connotations involved, discussions have been held recently with the Roscrea Heritage Society, who are ultimately the owners of the property, about how to mark the upcoming anniversary appropriately and what form...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) and An Garda Síochána (AGS) are in the early stages of planning a refurbishment and upgrade of cells and custody facilities at Longford Garda Station. It is not possible, at this stage, to provide a timeframe for delivery of the project but OPW and AGS will continue to work together to ensure that the project progresses as speedily as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Scoileanna Oileáin (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Is féidir liom a dhearbhú go bhfuair mo Roinn comhfhreagras maidir le iar Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Bó Finne, Contae Dhún na nGall. Scrúdóidh m’oifigigh an cheist agus freagróidh said an comhfhreagras a luaithe is féidir.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Office of Public Works that that office has no responsibility for the maintenance of the barrage on the River Fergus at Clarecastle, County Clare. Responsibility for the barrage rests with Clare County Council as part of the Fergus Drainage District. The Council has advised that it has carried out maintenance works in recent years on the sluice doors on the barrage.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme Applications (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Coastal erosion and coastal flooding issues are a matter for Local Authorities to investigate and address in the first instance and it is open to Galway County Council to carry out coastal protection and flood mitigation works using its own resources. I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that no applications for projects at Ardfry, Renville or Oranmore have been received to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme Applications (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application was submitted by Galway County Council on 29 January 2018 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works at Leenane Village. This application is currently being assessed and the Council will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: My officials have advised me that the position outlined in Parliamentary Question 181 of 30 January 2018 remains unchanged. In accordance with the contractual agreement in place with the guardian of the property, a 25 day notice to vacate is required. The date on which the premises must be vacated will be determined when the works on the former station are assessed and a commencement date...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (27 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 199 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda Station in Sligo. The legal formalities are nearing completion. Delivery of the proposed Regional Headquarters is to be provided under a Public Private Partnership. A timeframe for construction is not available as yet.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (27 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Following the Programme for Government commitment to establish a pilot scheme to reopen six (6) Garda Stations, The Office of Public Works (OPW) has now received a "brief of requirements" from An Garda Síochána for the re-opening of Stepaside Garda Station. The OPW can now carry out the necessary surveys and assessments on the building and prepare indicative cost estimates for any...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in conjunction with Wexford County Council. Consultants Mott Mc Donald are leading on the design of the flood defences element with Roughan O’Donovan commissioned to design the proposed new road bridge. Initial site investigations have been completed, along with archaeological and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (27 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 to 219, inclusive, together. On Tuesday 22 August 2017 an extreme pluvial rainfall event occurred in Donegal. Having visited the area the following day I saw at first hand the extensive damage and disruption caused by this flood event, particularly to the community in the Inishowen Peninsula area. A national study to assess and propose measures to manage...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (27 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure including the former Garda station in Leenane, Co. Galway. Many of these properties reverted to the Office of Public Works (OPW) to identify an alternative State use or manage their disposal. In 2016, An Garda Síochána/Policing Authority undertook a review of the closed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (27 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Recorded visitor number to Castletown House and Parklands for guided tours and to the estate generally are as follows: Year Visitors - 2014 20,503 Visited House (confirmed/paid) 285,410 Total Visitors House & parklands (estimated) 2015 15,456 Visited House (confirmed/paid) 297,691 Total Visitors House & parklands (estimated) 2016 15,674 Visited House (confirmed/paid)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (27 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Depending on resources available, works will continue on the restoration of the Castletown farmyard buildings and their integration into the visitor offering. In addition, conservation works will continue within the House with particular focus on the restoration of the ‘Red Drawing Room’.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (28 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have an ongoing and phased programme of maintenance and conservation works planned at the Magazine Fort. Alongside these works, OPW has recently appointed a multi-disciplinary team to put in place a master plan for the Phoenix Park, which will include the Magazine Fort and look at viable and sustainable uses for the Fort and its significant complex of...