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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (22 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The upper and lower yards of Dublin Castle will be open as usual on May 26 2018 between the hours of 6.30am and 7.30pm.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Outdoor Events Planning Permission (22 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works designated a site known as ‘Whitefields’ for the concert in question. The area in the Phoenix Park adequately and safely facilitated the large crowds attending together with the required catering, temporary toilet and other facilities. The logistical operation in mounting the concerts was an unqualified success.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Outdoor Events Planning Permission (22 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have designated the area around the “15 Acres” including the Papal Cross for the Papal Mass. The whole of the Park will be in use to ensure people’s safety for arrival and entry to the site; for site circulation of crowds and for leaving the site and dispersal.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Outdoor Events Planning Permission (22 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Approval for the use of the Phoenix Park depends on the circumstances of each case including the nature and scale of the event. In the case of the Papal visit for example, Pope Francis will visit Ireland in August for the World Meeting of Families, which will conclude with a public Mass in the Phoenix Park, where large numbers are expected to attend. The Church wrote formally to the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (23 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 88 and 89 together. In relation to coastal protection/erosion generally, it is a matter in the first instance for local authorities to identify and prioritise problems along their coastlines and, if a viable solution is available, they may undertake works using their own resources or, if necessary, apply for funding under the OPW Minor Works Scheme. The OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (23 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) does undertake vegetation management of the river referred to by the Deputy where the flow is obstructed thereby affecting the conveyance capacity of the channel. Where the OPW is aware of rubbish in this River it liaises with the Local Authority or other relevant statutory authorities in relation to its removal.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Individual Property Protection (IPP) can be effective in mitigating against the adverse consequences for properties at risk of flooding. It can reduce the damage caused to contents, furniture and fittings in a house or business, but it is not applicable in all situations. For example, it may not be suitable in areas of deep or prolonged flooding, or for certain types of properties. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has been requested by An Garda Siochana to progress the reopening of six former Garda Stations. A brief of requirements for each Station was received by the end of February, 2018 and full technical assessments of each Station were completed by end April, 2018. The deliberative process between An Garda Siochana and OPW is continuing. Until detailed and definitive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Flood Risk Management Plans I launched on 3 May 2018 set out the proposed measures to address Ireland’s flood risk. The Plans indicate that an additional 118 flood relief schemes are feasible and I announced €1bn investment to deliver these over the coming decade, under the National Development Plans 2018 to 2027. Together with the 75 schemes completed or underway means...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: While the Office of Public Works (OPW) has no responsibility for oversight or regulation of the insurance industry in relation to flood risk insurance, or to insurance matters generally, the OPW has a very specific role in the exchange of information with the insurance industry in relation to completed flood defence schemes. On 24th March 2014, the OPW agreed a Memorandum of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: It is my understanding that the area in question is currently still in the ownership of Dublin City Council and it is therefore a matter for the Council to clean and maintain this area.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (30 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is finalising planning documentation and a Part 9 Planning application will be lodged in the coming weeks. Once the Planning process has been completed the OPW will then undertake the required Public Procurement Process for construction works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (31 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 3rd May, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects, in addition to 42 major projects already...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) carries out a programme of Arterial Drainage Maintenance to a total of 11,500 km of river channel and approximately 730 km of embankments. These maintenance works relate to arterial drainage schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The OPW is required to maintain these designated drainage schemes in proper repair and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address, and County Councils may carry out flood mitigation works using their own resources. The OPW operates the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: A Conservation and Management Plan is in place for Bunadober Mill National Monument, Co Mayo. The Plan recognises that, at a national level, the Mill is of considerable historic and cultural significance due to the survival of its waterwheels, machinery, artefacts and documentary records, together with the social history of several generations of the Moran family who operated the Mill. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Eochy's Cairn, a National Monument in the ownership of the State, sits on private property with no dedicated means of public access. Although the Monument is on private land, it can be accessed with the permission of the landowner. Typically, full public access to National Monument sites is best facilitated by the provision of a dedicated, reserved route in the ownership of the State....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The 2012 and 2013 Policing Plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure. 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 stations under the Programme for a Partnership Government....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: As I previously advised the House in response to a similar question on Wednesday, 30th May, 2018, the Office of Public Works is finalising planning documentation and a Part 9 planning application will be lodged in the coming weeks. Once the planning process has been completed the OPW will then undertake the required Public Procurement Process for construction works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 and 263 together. As requested, the following table sets out the annual rent for the Passport Offices in Dublin and Cork. A cut-off date of 6thJune was used when calculating the 2018 to date rental liability. DFAT Passport Offices Annual Rent Property 2016 2017 2018 (01/01/2018 to 06/06/2018) Passport Office 1 – Balbriggan €390,000...