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Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report Stage (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: Before I came into the Dáil three years ago, I met so many people out there. I came in here with no legal background in bringing forward legislation but when I met so many people who found themselves in mortgage arrears, I felt I had to do something. I came in here to get the support of the House, not only on this Bill but on my previous Bill, and I thank each and every Member from the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The implementation of the Clare River (Claregalway) Flood Relief Scheme has been ongoing over the last three years with the works being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) direct labour force. However, in recognition of the significant flooding problems in the area it was agreed to proceed with advance interim measures to reduce flood risk and by 2012 the following remedial works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works carry out refurbishment works on State property on a regular basis to meet new requirements as they arise.  Also, as building services and fit outs reach end of life, properties are targeted for refurbishment.  This form of retrofitting would also upgrade the property to meet modern standards in terms of the Building Regulations and energy...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (3 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: Nenagh Castle has already been fully conserved and is open to the public, so no further investment is therefore required in the historic building in the short term. The question of rehabilitation and adaptation of the nearby two derelict houses on Pearse St. is currently under review in the context of future tourism development of the entire historic town quarter and once an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (3 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out refurbishment works valued at greater than €5000 in seven Garda Stations in the Roscommon Longford Division in 2018 and 2019. Details of these works are given in the table. All of these works are complete and included works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Garda Station...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (4 Jul 2019)

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 is currently being reviewed to inform the planning process, after which the project will progress to planning and detailed design. While it is not possible to provide a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank Senator Burke for raising this matter and I am pleased to provide an update on the Glashaboy flood relief scheme, Glanmire, County Cork. He has raised this matter with me before and I am pleased to say that good progress is being made to advance this much-needed scheme. As the Senator will know, the locations identified in this scheme include Sallybrook Industrial Estate, Hazelwood...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I appreciate that the temperature is rising and the sun is shining today. However, I always say regarding people who have been affected by flooding and suffered the consequences of floodwater hitting their radiators, one is always only three days away from flooding. When a new Garda station is announced seven years could elapse before there is a brick on the ground. It is incredible the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is at an advanced stage of planning and design. The proposed scheme was on formal Exhibition to the public from May, 17th to June 18th 2019 and this was well attended. The next steps are to finalise the design having regard, as appropriate, to the observations received from the public Exhibition and then to submit all required...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of the Government Estate including the Garda Stations throughout the country . The Office of Public Works has not been made aware of any problems with the windows at Howth Garda Station and replacement of the windows was not identified as a priority in the 2019 work schedule. The windows will be assessed in the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by Kildare County Council that the closing date for receipt of tenders was the 27th June 2019 and these will be assessed and evaluated over the coming days. The Council envisage that the study of flood risk in the Hazelhatch area will be completed by the end of 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: Further to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 222 of 21 May 2019 regarding the Forensic Science Laboratory Project at the Backweston campus. Delivery of this project is managed by The Office of Public Works. The deadline date for the return of tender was scheduled for end of June. However due to requests from the short-listed tenderers, the return date was extended until 12th July....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has, currently, no plans for the development of a visitor centre at Quin Abbey.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised that Clare County Council submitted an application to the OPW under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for the provision of rock armour to protect against cliff erosion caused by waves and tides at Spanish Point. Following assessment of the application and further to a meeting between OPW and Clare County Council in May 2019, the OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Resources (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Capital Investment Plan for An Garda Síochána 2016 -2021, provides for funding for the provision of Property Exhibits Management Stores (PEMS) at several locations, including Naas Garda Station, Co. Kildare, which has been identified as the preferred location for the Kildare Garda Division.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 to 160, inclusive, together. Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal in the Flood Risk Management Plans that I announced in May 2018. Following consultation and discussions between the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Donegal County Council (DCC), six of the Donegal projects have been selected to be progressed in the first phase of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by my officials that the number of car spaces at office buildings provided by the Office of Public Works is as follows: - 5,739 car spaces associated with owned office accommodation - 5,785 car spaces associated with leased office accommodation, including stand alone car parking.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Capital Budget Allocation and Spend allocation to the OPW for the years 2017 to 2019 is as follows: Vote 13 OPW 2017 Allocation€000 2018 Allocation€000 2019 Allocation€000 126,049 177,049 179,049 Vote 13 OPW 2017 Expenditure€000 2018 Expenditure€000 123,649 174,333 Savings within the 2017 capital allocation are primarily due to timing in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW is currently preparing a plan for regular coastal monitoring surveys to be undertaken at a number of coastal sites that are considered to be at risk of coastal flooding and/or coastal erosion. These surveys will provide important and detailed information to assist with the ongoing monitoring of local rates of coastal erosion and to inform associated risk assessments. One such site...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: During the observation period, which ran from 19th March 2019 until 31st May 2019, one thousand, five hundred and twelve (1,512) comments were submitted to the Office of Public Works in respect of the Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review. OPW is now engaged in a detailed process of reviewing all of these comments and observations. It is not possible at this stage to say...