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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Health and Safety Regulations (25 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: The cell windows used by the Office of Public Works are a composite construction made up of three components, namely concrete, glass block and a protective covering layer. The performance of the cell windows depends on all three components working together and not just one single component of its makeup. The composite construction of the cell windows mentioned in the deputy’s PQ does...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: A pre-feasibility study into the flooding issues in Ballinhassig has been completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and has identified a preferred option for the area. Further assessment of the environmental impacts of the proposed option has yet to be completed. It is not possible to provide a timeframe for the project at this time but provision has been made in OPW’s multi annual...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vacant Sites Data (26 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 95 together. The Commissioners of Public Works have advised me that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has been notified by two Local Authorities in relation to three sites placed on a vacant sites register in 2017. Two sites identified by Dublin City Council at St. John’s Road/Military Road, which are in effect one site, were placed on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Payments (1 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Compensation claims in respect of flood relief schemes carried out by the Office of Public Works arise in situations where a person’s property interest suffers losses or damages arising from interference with that property in the execution of such schemes under the Arterial Drainage Acts. Although in almost all situations land is not acquired, the compensation provisions follow the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (1 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that the application submitted under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Galway County Council for flood relief works at Leenane Village is currently under consideration and the Council will be notified shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Building Regulations (2 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The cell windows used by the Office of Public Works are a composite construction made up of three components, namely concrete, glass block and a protective covering layer. The performance of the cell windows depends on all three components working together and not just one single component of its make-up. The composite construction of the cell windows mentioned in the deputy’s PQ does...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (2 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The river in the location referred to by the Deputy is strongly influenced by the tide and several breached flood defence scenarios occurred during repeated storm surges, resulting in severe flooding of agricultural land throughout the estuary. The OPW is currently refurbishing the earthen flood defence embankments along the river and estuary. There are no immediate plans to remove temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have allocated €550,000 for the enhancement and refurbishment of the Phoenix Park in 2018. The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed public city park in a major capital in Europe. Capital works are undertaken as needs arise and are funded separately from within the OPW Vote. Staffing and general maintenance costs are also funded separately from within...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: It is not possible to provide a fully costed estimate for the visit of Pope Francis to the Phoenix Park in August this year as arrangements for the event have yet to be finalised. It is expected that the number of people visiting the park that day will not exceed 600,000. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is undertaking preparatory works that will cater for the health, safety and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have considerable experience in management of large-scale events in the Phoenix Park. The OPW team is closely working with organisers, contractors and World Meeting of Families to ensure that the event is managed safely and that the park is restored to pristine condition as soon as possible after the event. Given the scale of the event, it will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The proposed Phase 2 of work at Maynooth Castle would, in the first instance, fall to be considered in the context of the funds recently announced in respect of Built Heritage. The Office of Public Works (OPW) are currently working with the funding Department (DCHG) to identify where these recently announced additional resources will be allocated.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Bloom Garden event and the proposed Papal Mass are Government- supported events and thus a facility fee is not charged in either case. With regard to the “Ed Sheeran” concerts, the fees charged are commercially sensitive but are in line with fees charged at other similar venues. As is normal practice for such events, OPW has sought a substantial bond from the event...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (9 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The issue of the future of the St. Laurence’s Gate National Monument is under consideration by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Local Authority. This consideration includes the question of facilitating public access and the significant Health & Safety issues this creates are being assessed as part of the analysis. In the shorter term however, the issue of necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (10 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Kerry County Council for a project at the North Kerry Way is currently under consideration and the Council will be notified shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (10 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Kerry County Council for a project at Glenflesk is currently under consideration. The Council will be notified on completion of this assessment.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has acquired a property in Bailieborough for a new Garda Station. The OPW is now finalising planning documentation and a Part 9 Planning application will be lodged in the next number of weeks. Until Planning, the required Public Procurement Process and Contract award are completed it is not possible to give a definitive date for construction completion.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently examining all options in relation to the re-development of the Hawkins House site, with a view to maximising the benefit of the site to the State. This process must also take account of the re-development proposals of the adjacent property owners, as the Hawkins House site is part of a wider Dublin City Council Local Area Plan.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The proposed walk way traverses the area that is the subject of the Dublin City Council Local Area Plan. Given that there are currently three separate property owners involved, the Commissioners of Public Works are of the view that any necessary communication with Dublin City Council would be best dealt with, in consultation with the other owners, when the re-development of the entire site...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme has been in construction since mid 2016 following the Confirmation of the Scheme by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in November, 2015, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2018. Detailed site investigations in Miontagh North have established that the poor local ground conditions in this particular area mean that the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 230 together. The competitive tender procurement process for the restoration of the ground floor of Doneraile House, Co. Cork, with ancillary exhibition and visitor reception facility, is nearing completion. When all tenders have been received, assessed, and a contract awarded, further information as to programme can be provided.