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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State 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, 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: Coastal Protection (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that, in the first instance, the management of problems of coastal protection in the areas indicated are a matter for Meath County Council. They may carry out coastal protection works using their own resources, but where necessary, they may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for funding of appropriate measures depending...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Telecommunications Infrastructure (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland  (CPW) have issued licences to install telecommunications equipment on masts at Garda Stations and Office of Public Works (OPW) owned buildings (including rooftops of Government Departments) to the following companies, all of which are licensed by ComReg to provide services in Ireland. - Three Ireland (Hutchison) Limited - Three...

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

Kevin Moran: The OPW has paid rent to Green Reit in respect of a property at 85-93 Mount Street since 2013. The annual rents paid from 2013 to date are summarised in the below table. The annual rent is €1,743,000 and it is payable on a quarterly basis. It should be noted that the first payment on this property was for the final quarter of 2013 but the payment was not processed until 2014 which...

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

Kevin Moran: The rent paid by O.P.W. to a company (details supplied) for the rental of a location since it was acquired by the company in 2014 is as follows: Year Amount 2014 € 505,000 2015 €1,010,000 2016 €1,010,000 2017 €1,010,000 2018 €1,010,000 2019 € 505,000The annual rent is €1,010,000 and is paid on a quarterly basis.

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: Flood Relief Schemes Status (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) programme was launched on the 3rd May, 2018 wherein 29 Flood Risk Management Plans were unveiled.  These Plans proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already completed and the 33 major schemes within the existing capital works programme of the Office of Public Works (OPW).  They...

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

Kevin Moran: In May, 2018, I launched the Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) programme, wherein 29 Flood Risk Management Plans were unveiled.  These Plans proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already completed and the 33 major schemes within the existing capital works programme of the Office of Public Works (OPW).  These plans...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Homeowners Voluntary Relocation Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works received a notification from  Kerry County Council that is considering this property under the Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme. In line with the Scheme, Kerry County Council identified that the flooding issues at the property could, in the first instance, benefit from a remedial works solution and requested that a flood risk assessment of the property be...

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

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) received an enquiry from local Gardaí about developing the parking facilities at the Garda Station in question.  A quotation for the work was provided to Garda Estate Management (GEM), which must approve funding before the work can be scheduled by OPW for delivery.  GEM has confirmed that the proposed car park works remain...

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

Kevin Moran: Capital investment/expenditure by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on flood risk management measures, primarily on flood defence schemes, amounted to €254million in total between 2014 and 2018. This is broken down as follows: Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Expenditure €43.54m €48.37m €51.86m €45.37m €64.64m Nine major flood relief schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 to 234, 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: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: On 3rd May, 2018, I was delighted to launch 29 Flood Risk Management Plans and €1bn investment in flood risk over the coming decade.  These Plans are the output from the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme - the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State.  The Plans set out the measures proposed to address the flood risk nationally,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (17 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: Please see below in tabular form all applications received from Mayo County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019 and the status of each. Local Authority Applications Submitted- Project Location Project Details Approved Funding Funding Drawn-down Project status 2017 Crossmolina, Chapel Street To reconstruct...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (17 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastle West Garda Station is included in the  Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works  has completed  a feasibility study  on the redevelopment of the Station based on a brief of requirements received from An Garda Síochána.  The feasibility study...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 to 143, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by Kildare County Council that the contract for further hydrological study into flooding at Hazelhatch has been awarded. Delivery of revised mapping of the area is scheduled for end of Quarter 4 2019 and the preliminary flood risk management options report is due in Quarter 1 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (17 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: Further to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 23 July 2019 regarding the Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory Project at the Backweston campus, the delivery of this project is managed by the Office of Public Works. A Letter of Intent was issued on 5th September 2019 to the preferred Main Contractor Tender. There is a 14 calendar day standstill period from the date of this letter....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: My officials are making enquiries into the issue raised by the Deputy and I will respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (17 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: Further to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 23 July 2019 regarding the Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory Project at the Backweston campus, the delivery of this project is managed by the Office of Public Works. A Letter of Intent was issued on 5th September 2019 to the preferred Main Contractor Tender. There is a 14 calendar day standstill period from the date of this...