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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Westmeath County Council (WCC) working in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW) is advancing proposals to deal with the flooding issues in Athlone . WCC is the Contracting Authority and the OPW is funding the costs of the flood relief works for the town in addition to undertaking the construction works using its own direct labour. Engineering consultants were appointed in April...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (7 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 68 and 69 together. While the Office of Public Works has no responsibility for Court buildings, it does provide technical and other services on request to the Courts Service in relation to its buildings. The OPW has carried out an inspection of Carndonagh Courthouse and has made recommendations to the Courts Service on the works required to the building.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tourism Promotion (7 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 to 72, inclusive, together. The Grianán an Aileach National Monument in Co. Donegal is open to visitors daily throughout the year (opening times vary seasonally). A public carpark, owned by Donegal Co. Council, is available during opening hours and this gives visitors direct access to a universally accessible boardwalk leading to the Monument...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tourism Data (7 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The most recent visitor numbers available are for 2018. Visitor numbers are not available for all OPW sites that are open to the public, only those which have either a guide service or a passive pedestrian counter. At Doe Castle and the Grianán of Aileach visitor numbers are recorded by passive counter. There is a guide service at Donegal Castle, the Glebe Gallery and Newmills and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (12 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has been engaged in an ongoing programme of conservation works at the Magazine Fort since 2010. With the contribution of a team of consultants including archaeologists and structural engineers, the reopening of the Fort to the public on a limited basis, to coincide with the centenary of the 1916 Rising, was realised. Further works of restoration are in planning....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (12 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Following an international architectural design competition, the Office of Public Works, in conjunction with The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), announced in May 2019 a winning design concept for a new Commemorative Bridge at Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge, Dublin. Elements of the design, by Ian Ritchie Architects, are currently being examined in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (12 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is finalising its report and analysis of all the submissions received regarding the Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review and it plans to make this report available very soon. In this regard, it is hoped to meet with local members of Dail Eireann and other elected representatives to outline the findings of this non-statutory consultation process and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Data Centres (12 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Thirteen expressions of interest were received from Contractors for the prequalification to tender for the State Data Centre, Backweston, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. The submissions are currently being assessed by the Office of Public Works. The Commissioners are not in a position to advise on a tender date as yet.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (12 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out a number of works to Garda Stations within the Donegal Division in 2018 and 2019. Details of all works where the value was in excess of €5,000 are outlined in the table below and include works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Garda Station Works Year ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (13 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: A Feasibility Study for a Flood Relief Scheme to address the flooding issues in Ballinhassig has been completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), and has identified a preferred, viable option for the area. While an Environmental Constraints Study - conducted by independent consultants - recommended that a Stage 1 Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Appropriate Assessment...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Land Development Agency (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works are the title holders of the Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum which is expected to be transferred to the Land Development Agency for residential development. The site covers around 13.35 ha and is currently leased to the HSE for use by the Central Mental Hospital. In August 2019 the OPW facilitated the Land Development Agency by giving formal consent...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Land Development Agency (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW is a huge property owner, but a lot of the land it holds incorporates heritage sites, monuments and castles. The Deputy has asked if we have further land to transfer. As I said, in the first instance, we make land available. It is then up to the local authorities and the HSE to decide whether they wish to acquire it. Some of our land has been transferred to local authorities and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Land Development Agency (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I totally disagree with the Deputy. It is not just about transferring a piece of land in Dundrum. It is also about the transfer of a service to another site. There is ongoing dialogue between the Minister, Deputy Eogha Murphy, and my Department and with the Land Development Agency and it is not fair to say there is not. I have given the Deputy the dates and nothing has changed in that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I assume that when the Deputy refers to improvement works he is referring to the ongoing repair works to the collapsed graveyard wall at St. Patrick’s Church, Tara. This work commenced in May 2015 and is scheduled to continue for at least another year. The work is being undertaken by the OPW’s direct labour force based in Trim, County Meath, in tandem with other maintenance...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can assure the Deputy that my Department has met people in Tara and the local authority in recent days and we are finalising the plans. We hope to finalise the project in the very near future, ideally before Christmas. Other works to which the Deputy referred, such as car parking, footpaths and so on, are all being considered as part of the project.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I admit that we are behind with the work. 12 o’clock I can assure the Deputy that we will put this on public display in the first quarter of next year. There were environmental assessment problems and the Deputy is well aware of the situation.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised, in respect of coastal erosion at the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin, that Fingal County Council is leading on this issue, as it is a matter for local authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas.  Where necessary, local authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: On April 11th2017, the Government agreed the administrative arrangements for a once-off Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme for those primary residential properties that flooded between 4thDecember, 2015 and 13thJanuary, 2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance, targeting aid at those worst affected properties, for which there are no alternative feasible measures. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that, in relation to coastal protection/erosion generally, it is a matter in the first instance for local authorities to identify and prioritise problems along their coastlines.  Where viable solutions are available, Local Authorities may undertake works using their own resources or, if appropriate, apply for funding to the Office of Public Works or other Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Preparations (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: As a consequence of Brexit, physical infrastructure will be required for customs, SPS and health checks and controls at Dublin Port and Rosslare Europort.  Preparations have been taking place at both of these ports for two scenarios:  if a withdrawal agreement is reached; and if there is a no-deal Brexit.  In the event of a no-deal Brexit, interim infrastructure will be...