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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review is a non-statutory report prepared for the OPW to examine the current state of the visitor facilities and visitor experience within the Phoenix Park. Over fifteen hundred observations were received following an extensive period of public observation which ran from 19th March 2019 until 31st May 2019.  The Draft review received...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Following completion of the tender process at the end June 2019, works to re-open Rush Garda Station commenced and are now virtually completed. Minor snagging is underway and connection to the electricity service supplier is awaited. Once these are finalised over the coming weeks the building will be handed over to An Garda Síochána.  It will be an operational matter...

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

Kevin Moran: My Office provides funding to local authorities under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised fluvial flooding and coastal protection problems within their administrative areas.  I am advised that under this Scheme, over 530 Minor Works projects have been completed to the end of 2018,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The following table sets out the capital allocation for the flood risk management area for the period 2020 to 2025 as provided for in the National Development Plan 2018 - 2027. Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Allocation €90m €100m €100m €100m €100m ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has been running an energy conservation campaign entitled Optimising Power @ Work, since 2010.  The programme is essentially a behavioural change campaign involving staff from over 270 large Central Government buildings.  Energy savings of over 20% per annum have been achieved, equating to over €6M p.a. cost savings.  Since 2017, in a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: It is expected that a decision will be made shortly in relation to the application made by Meath County Council on behalf of the named persons under the Remedial Works element of the Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (19 Nov 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 under...

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

Kevin Moran: A total of 118 flood relief projects were identified in the Flood Risk Management Plans that I announced in May 2018 to protect the main flood risk areas throughout the country. Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal arising from these Plans. As there is a significant resource commitment involved in the delivery of such an ambitious programme of investment it is not possible to...

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

Kevin Moran: Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal under 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 were selected and are being progressed in the first phase of implementation. The proposed project in Donegal town, at an estimated...

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: How many bushes?

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Fair play to Deputy McGrath for canvassing for her.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I did not know we were having a discussion on the by-elections.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: To make himself younger looking.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Bread and milk were all we had.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: We all do.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Deputy Boyd Barrett should take it easy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Botanic Gardens (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, which is managed by the Office of Public Works, has an existing public carpark which accommodates 72 cars and up to 4 coaches. Car Parking facilities are therefore available but, during busy periods, may be insufficient to meet demand. In line with OPW principles of sustainability, visitors are encouraged, where possible to walk, cycle or use public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has yet to receive a request from An Garda Síochána for refurbishment works to the canteen at Coolock Garda station. On receipt of any such request, details of the requirements will be agreed and a cost estimate will be provided to Garda Estate Management for funding approval.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages over 2,500 properties on behalf of the State which include office accommodation, heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, warehouses and sundry others. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that some of the information sought by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being collated as completely as possible. A...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together. The role of the Commissioners of Public Works is to provide office accommodation for use by Government Departments and other State bodies. In addition, the Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a diverse portfolio of heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, former customs posts, former coastguard...