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

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the former customs post site at Bridgend, Co. Donegal was sold in 2006 and that the OPW is not in the process of acquiring an economic interest in the property.

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

Kevin Moran: The annual rent in respect of buildings and property rented by the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) is €96m. Rental income from properties, received by the CPW in 2017, was €1,826,337.97. The Commissioners are not in a position to provide the annual bill for the rental of buildings and property held under agreements that other Departments or public bodies may have...

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

Kevin Moran: The property referred to by the Deputy is a historic property. It is the policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW) not to install telecommunications masts at such properties. However, as part of the OPW's Mast Programme, the OPW will request its third party service provider to engage with all Mobile Network Operators (MNO) who may have an interest in providing an enhanced service at an...

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

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 to 234, inclusive, together. The OPW is undertaking this further assessment of Burnfoot to determine, through more localised assessment and including a review of any change in the hydrological circumstances for the town, if a flood relief scheme is viable for the protection of the town. The OPW’s further assessment of Burnfoot is nearing...

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

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) is working with Garda Estate Management (GEM) in relation to the provision of the structures referred to by the Deputy. A design and specification has been agreed with GEM. OPW has commenced the tendering process for the provision of the first of them. OPW will continue to work with GEM on their remaining requirements in this regard.

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

Kevin Moran: As part of the development of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme and the statutory public consultation process on the scheme, a comprehensive report on the potential for a tidal barrier for Cork was carried out by engineering consultants Arups on behalf of the Office of Public Works (OPW) which included a cost estimate of the alternative proposal for a tidal barrier put forward by a group,...

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

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 and 240 together. The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in conjunction with Wexford County Council. The Scheme has been provided for in the OPW multi-annual Capital Expenditure Budgets, and is one of the major schemes to be funded from the €940 million allocation for flood...

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

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has commissioned an independent report to examine the proposed changeover of the cycle trails and footpaths along Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park. The report will be available before the end of June 2018. No study has been undertaken with regard to the introduction of vehicle calming measures on Chesterfield Avenue.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Animal Welfare (16 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works employ a Deer Keeper in the Phoenix Park. He is fully trained and carries out humane dispatches of deer when required following the OPW Deer Safe Operating Procedures which have been approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (16 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has carried out works on at least seven Garda Stations in the Limerick Garda Division in 2017 and 2018. It was not possible to compile all the details requested in the timeframe for this response. The information requested will be furnished directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (16 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Lower Morell River Flood Management Scheme is being progressed by Kildare County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The proposed Scheme along with an Environmental Impact Assessment Report was submitted to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) by the Council on 15 September, 2017. Approval for the scheme was received from ABP on...

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (17 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The enabling works contract for the Forensic Science Ireland laboratory reached substantial completion on 4 May 2018. The works included site services, site preparation, security, flood control and building foundations. The main contract will follow. Due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, it was necessary to add further information to the main contract...

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (17 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: As I said, we are hoping that construction will start later in 2018 but I advise the Deputy that the tender document is complex. The revised tender documentation pack is composed of 1,000 drawings including 30 supporting report documents. Our Department will be working closely with all the people involved to ensure that we deliver on this project in the later part of 2018.

Other Questions: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (17 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I can assure the Deputy that I am giving the matter my full attention in terms of my Department. It has been delayed, but I can assure him that we will proceed and make sure that we deliver on time. I will keep the Deputy updated in that regard.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (17 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch by me in Athlone on 3 May, 2018 of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (17 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 21 and 31 together. The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch by me in Athlone on 3 May, 2018 of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans which proposed 118 new...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch by me in Athlone on 3 May, 2018 of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Ouvane Catchment Drainage Scheme was completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. Extensive maintenance works on the channels in the catchment were undertaken by the OPW in the latter half of 2016 and a recent inspection of the area found the channels in proper repair and effective condition. An application received from Cork County Council...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3 May, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already completed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3 May, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already completed...