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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for the kinds words in his opening remarks. It is a privilege for me to be here as Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW. The Senator is right that it is my first such engagement and I am delighted to be here for it. Immediately on taking up the post of Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, I asked my officials to introduce a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: I assure the Senator that this is one proposal I want to carry through and on which I am working with my Department to implement.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (22 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: Coastal erosion is a natural and ongoing process, which takes place around the entire coastline. Coastal erosion may threaten human life, infrastructure such as roads and may undermine and cause damage to properties. However, it should also be recognised that coastal erosion also has beneficial effects to the local environment, such as providing natural nourishment and supply of sediment to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: Since 2009, a number of major flood defence schemes have been completed in the Shannon catchment area including Ennis Upper and Derrymullen, Ballinasloe. Further schemes are currently underway at Kings Island in Limerick, Foynes, Athlone, Ennis Lower and Ennis South. The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works (OPW)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Expenditure (27 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme is a scheme under which the OPW may provide funding assistance and support to local authorities to undertake viable, cost effective, localised and small scale flood relief works in their administrative areas. An application for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme is a scheme under which the OPW may provide funding assistance and support to local authorities to undertake viable, cost effective, localised and small scale flood relief works in their administrative areas. An application for funding under the scheme for this area was received from Limerick City...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (28 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and management of over 800 National Monuments and Heritage properties in State care. Many of these locations are of considerable interest as tourism destinations and attract significant volumes of both domestic and foreign visitors annually. The provision of adequate car and coach parking facilities, and indeed visitor-facing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (29 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The cafe concession at the Bru na Boinne visitor centre will be put out to public tender in the coming few months.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (4 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: Kildare County Council (KCC) is the Contracting Authority for the Lower Morrell River Flood Relief Scheme and the Council is managing and overseeing the necessary work to progress and deliver the scheme. The OPW has now written formally to KCC confirming its approval to provide the necessary funding to the Council to bring the scheme to completion. I am advised that the documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Mobile Telephony Services (5 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) grant licences to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to install telecommunications equipment on State property. These properties are primarily Garda telecommunication structures and rooftops of other Office of Public Works (OPW) buildings. The Commissioners have granted approximately 470 licences at 229 sites. The following table details the...

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

Kevin Moran: The lease for the new Department of Employment and Social Protection office in Birr has been agreed by the Commissioners of Public Works and will be signed shortly. The Commissioners will immediately proceed to procure the works required to fit the building out for occupation once the lease has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres (6 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Heritage Centre facility at Kiltyclogher is a locally-run initiative and the Office of Public Works has no responsibility for, or involvement in, its management. The OPW has made funding available to the Centre in 2016 to support a local guide service to the nearby Sean Mac Dhiarmada Homestead and a similar arrangement is available again, if required.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The OPW has completed its role in the acquisition of a property for the new Garda Station in question. The OPW and the CSSO continue to press for completion of the process by the Vendor of the property. Until the acquisition process is fully completed, it is not possible to determine or advise on the timeframes for planning, construction or completion of the project. In view of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vacant Sites (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The sites identified are adjoining sites and I will treat them as one site for the purpose of this answer. This site has been designated by Government for a significant development for use by An Garda Síochána. I would not therefore consider the site as one that is lying idle with no intended purpose, and which should be considered for housing or urban renewal. The proposed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: There are no plans currently to carry out any major works at Athcarne Castle. This is a medieval structure which is, like much of the National Monuments estate, in a ruined condition. However, in line with the principles of conservation in situ, the Office of Public Works proposes to maintain the structure in place and to prevent any further deterioration. Currently, the site probably shows...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together. There are no plans currently to carry out any major works at the Rock of Dunamaise apart from general ongoing maintenance, grasscutting, weed removal etc. This is a medieval structure which is, like much of the National Monuments estate, in a ruined condition. In line with the principles of conservation in situ, the Office of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: At the Office of Public Works' request, the consultants on the Shannon CFRAM study carried out a review of the options for addressing the flooding problem in Clonlara. This review has identified an outline viable solution which is now included in the draft Flood Risk Management Plan for this area. Clare County Council has recently requested approval to advance a detailed project-level...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) recently received two reports from Clare County Council (CCC), one regarding Cloughaninchy and one on Quilty West. The review of the submission on Cloughaninchy is almost complete and the OPW will be in contact with CCC very shortly on this. The submission on Quilty West is currently being considered...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Road Network (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works has operated a part road-closure of Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park from Friday, 28 April 2017 and this will continue until Sunday, 24 September 2017.Closure runs from 8pm Friday evening to 8pm Sunday evening on each weekend during the summer period.The measure was introduced in 2012 in furtherance of the objectives of the Phoenix Park Conservation...