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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works plans to commence the following works at Mullingar Garda Station; boiler upgrade works, upgrade and refurbishment works to timber windows, partial internal decorating and the provision of accommodation for a specialist Garda Unit. These works have been tendered, are expected to commence in the coming months and be complete before the year end. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter for each local authority to investigate and address in the first instance. They may carry out flood alleviation works from their own resources or apply to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. This purpose of this scheme is to provide funding to local authorities to undertake minor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that funding was approved to Donegal County Council in July 2018 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for a coastal flooding and erosion risk management Study covering the areas mentioned in the deputy’s question. I am further advised by that the procurement process by the Council for the appointment of the consultants to carry out the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: As set out in my reply of the 5th March 2019, the issues in this case are complex and require significant examination. At this stage I would like to invite the Deputy to contact my office to arrange a meeting with my officials from the Property Management Division to discuss matters further.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The number of Heritage Cards issued by OPW Heritage Services since 2016 were as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 (up to 2/6/2019) 18,390 14,483* 14,268* 4,304 * The lower sales of Heritage Cards in 2017 and 2018 reflect the provision in those years of complimentary admission to specific groups such as Children Under 12 and Persons with disabilities and their Carers. The OPW's total Visitor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW actively manages a portfolio of some 2,500 properties throughout the country, that ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitors centres, Garda stations, among others.  At any given time it is normal that a number of properties are vacant.  In the case of the OPW portfolio, there are 98 properties currently vacant, reduced from over 200 that were vacant...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW actively manages a portfolio of some 2,500 properties throughout the country, that ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitors centres, Garda stations, among others.  At any given time it is normal that a number of properties are vacant.  In the case of the OPW portfolio, there are 98 properties currently vacant, reduced from over 200 that were vacant...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 217 together. The Planning process for this project was completed in December 2018 and a  full Design Team is now in place. Tender documentation is being prepared and it is envisaged that this will take a number of months to complete.  It is not possible at this early stage of the project to be definitive about...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has undertaken a comprehensive search of its employment records and has no record of employment of the person, in County Kerry, for whom details were supplied.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW actively manages a portfolio of some 2,500 properties throughout the country, that ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitors centres to Garda stations, among others.  At any given time it is normal that a number of properties are vacant.  In the case of the OPW portfolio, there are 98 properties currently vacant, reduced from over 200 that were...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tionscadail Oidhreachta (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: Tá Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ag iarraidh na deacaireachtaí páirceála a réiteach in Ionad Cuairteoirí Dún Aonghasa le tamall anuas. Tar éis comhairliúcháin le páirtithe leasmhara áitiúla í 2018, reachtáladh cainteanna le bainistíocht sinsearach i gComhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe maidir le oibreacha beartaithe...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works obtained permission, under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2002 (as amended), for the temporary removal of gates and ancillary structures at eight separate vehicular and pedestrian entrances at the perimeter of the Phoenix Park and for their repair and reinstatement at their existing locations. These works were required in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The building at 44 O’Connell Street was acquired by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) in 1941 for a price of IRL£7,440.  The title to 45 O’Connell Street was assigned to the Local Government Board of Ireland in 1877 and passed to the Minister for Finance under the 1954 State Property Act.  There was no payment involved.  In 2008 the Minister for Finance...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is engaged in an ongoing analysis and review of the submissions received in respect of the Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review. A report on the findings of these submissions is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Office of Public Works (OPW) was requested not to dispose of any further closed Garda stations pending the outcome of two reviews of closed Garda stations.  The first review identified six closed Garda stations for reopening and the second review, published on the 21stDecember 2018, did not identify any further closed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flooding Data (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: Kerry County Council carried out a pre-feasibility study for the Sneem area, the recommendation of which was to carry out further more detailed river modelling to assess the feasibility of the measures identified in the pre-feasibility study. Working in co-operation with Kerry County Council, the Office of Public Works (OPW) agreed to undertake this study and assessment, which was due to be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the property allocated to An Garda Síochána. I understand the Minister for Justice and Equality will write to the Garda Commissioner asking for information on the matter raised by the Deputy and will write directly to the Deputy on receipt of same.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks and Wildlife Service (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. The sluice gate in question, a double sluice, is part of the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme. The sluice was inspected on 29 August 2019 by OPW staff.  The inspection corresponded with low tide, at...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vacant Sites Levy (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have advised me that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has not been liable for any levies since the introduction of the vacant site levy system a number of years ago. Most recently, Kilkenny County Council has placed the former Garda station at Barrack Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on their vacant sites register.  A levy of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works, through the Arterial Drainage Acts, has submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation.  The Minister will, over the coming months, undertake an environmental assessment of the proposed scheme.  This assessment will be in line with required legislative requirements and...