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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Archaeological Sites (17 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The archaeological excavation currently being undertaken at Kilkenny Castle, under licence to the National Monuments Service, is limited to a confined area in the castle courtyard and will last from Tuesday 3rd September until approximately Friday 20th September. The excavation is concentrating on the remains of the 13th century gatehouse. The OPW will consider leaving the remains on display...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (18 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 98 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) undertakes routine inspections of all of its flood defences along the Shannon estuary. During a routine inspection by OPW staff on the River Shannon Flood Defence Embankment system, damage to sluice outfall/embankment was noticed. The function of the sluice outfall allows the discharge of water from the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres Data (19 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works maintains admission records for all Heritage sites in its care where it provides guided visitor services and at certain other, unstaffed, locations where data is recorded by automatic means.  Visitor admissions for the sites managed by the OPW are recorded by reference to a number of methods: - online ticketing systems; - traditional countertop ticket sales; -...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (19 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The fit-out of the offices at Miesian Plaza on behalf of  the Office of Public Works is complete.  The estimated cost of the fit out  is €20.5m plus VAT and €15.4m plus VAT has been spent to date.  The final account is the subject of ongoing discussions with the developer.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (19 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 to 73, inclusive, 76, and 78 to 80, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table.  Flood Relief Scheme Current Stage Expected date for Project to go to tender for construction* Expected date for Construction commencement* Expected date for Construction completion Estimated total project cost**...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (19 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW took possession of the vacated Hawkins House from the Dept. of Health on 24 June, 2019 and has appointed a multi-disciplinary team to progress the 'demolition phase' of this project.  It is anticipated that following the tender process and award of contract, demolition works will commence on site in 2020. This demolition phase is expected...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (19 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is managing the delivery of the Leeson Lane Office Building project. Planning permission for this project was granted on 10th October, 2017.  At present the detailed design and tender documentation are being finalised and are expected to be published in Q3 2019 with a view for construction to commence in early 2020 . It will take...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Concert Hall (19 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: Within the context of Project Ireland 2040 plan, the Government launched in 2018 a major investment plan in our Culture, Language and Heritage for the period 2018 to 2027.   As part of this plan, the Government has provided funding of €78m for a major refurbishment and extension of the National Concert Hall's facilities at Earlsfort Terrace. The Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (19 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group was established by the Government in early 2016 to enhance the on-going co-operation across all of the State Agencies involved in the River Shannon. The Group is focused on ensuring the best possible level of co-ordination between all of these statutory bodies.  It is solutions focused and designed to deliver the highest...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: A proposed flood relief scheme at Kanturk has been identified by the CFRAM programme to be progressed, with a preliminary cost estimate of approximately €8.2 million. This proposed scheme comprises the provision of a storage area on the Dalua River upstream of the town, along with Fluvial Flood Defences on the Dalua and Allow rivers, comprising of walls and embankments. This measure...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (24 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for his welcome words for my OPW staff and colleagues. I also thank the Houses of the Oireachtas, which have done a tremendous job. People might complain about what it cost to do up Leinster House, but the damage was only visible after the plaster was peeled back. The finished article is now a house for the future. I wish Senators the best of luck in the year ahead....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (24 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I assure the Senator that I am working with the local authority there also. It has a number of different issues on which I am working with it all the time. This is a serious structural issue. While the Department has consultants viewing it, we still have to find the money and resources to make it a proper attraction. It is open from time to time for different events and I was influential...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (25 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 to 76, inclusive, together. There are twelve former coastguard cottages in a terrace at Crosshaven, Co. Cork, nine of which remain in the ownership of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Two of the cottages are currently in use as a Garda station and residence while the remaining seven cottages have been identified as surplus to requirements...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (25 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I welcome the opportunity to provide an update on the progress being made on the proposed flood relief scheme for Crossmolina. I would like to say at the outset that I fully appreciate the frustration of the local community and Senator Mulherin at the delays that have arisen on the project. I assure the Senator that these delays were due to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (25 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I totally disagree with the Senator.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (25 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I want to respond. It is very unfair of the Senator to criticise my Department. We are working closely with the county council and all Members. It is easy to come in here and start roaring, shouting, and giving out. That might be a Facebook trend. I have put people first in everything I have ever done in this House and I will continue to do so. I have to adhere to the law and take...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I have visited the area with the Deputy and Deputy Denis Naughten, and I met the people there. I then issued money to allow a report to be carried out and that has been carried out. The elected members have seen it but I have not seen it and am still waiting for it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I have not seen the report. In fairness to the local authority, it carried this out and got the consultants on board. We have to look at it and evaluate it. Many Members made promises regarding Lough Funshinagh. I went down and I delivered the money for the report. Let me at least look at the report and make a statement on it afterwards.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (26 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Government programme, the Office of Public Works has been requested to progress the reopening of six former Garda Stations, including the Garda Station at Bawnboy, Co. Cavan. A brief of requirements was received from An Garda Síochána and a full technical assessment has been completed. The deliberative process between An Garda Síochána and OPW to finalise...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: 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 a completion date.