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

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. The location referred to by the deputy forms part of the Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme and was inspected by the OPW regional office. The inspection corresponded with high river...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (17 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Minister for Finance has overall responsibility for the Government’s flood insurance policy.  While the Office of Public Works (OPW) has no responsibility for oversight or regulation of the insurance industry in relation to flood risk insurance, or to insurance matters generally, the OPW has a very specific role in the exchange of information with the insurance industry in...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy is losing the run of himself.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: Deputy Howlin might need me yet.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: What about visitors?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I understand from my officials that the Office of Public Works has sought further detail in relation to this matter. In October 2019, a letter was issued to the solicitors representing the person referenced in the question from the Deputy.  A response has not been received to-date.  Once a response has been received, the offer made in relation to the burden will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (18 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is managing the delivery of the new redevelopment of Athlone Garda Station.   The Deputy should be aware that Athlone Garda Station had to remain operational during the construction period. To facilitate this, the construction project was spilt into three phases with an anticipated total construction period of 24 months which began in June...

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

Kevin Moran: Westmeath County Council (WCC)is is advancing works to deal with the flooding issues in Athlone with WCC as the Contracting Authority and OPW funding the costs of flood relief works for the town in addition to undertaking the construction works. The flood defence works on the Quay are ongoing and excellent progress is being made.  This week 15 meters of flood defence walls were...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (18 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The following table shows the number of car spaces that are currently recorded by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on State-owned properties in Dublin 1, 2, 7 and 8.  The spaces are primarily assigned for State use and are managed and controlled by the occupants of the properties.  As such, the OPW is not directly leasing car spaces in these areas for commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (18 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review is a non-statutory document, prepared by independent consultants, which examines the quality of visitor experience currently in the Phoenix Park and offers ideas on how the visitor experience can be enhanced in the future.It considers many aspects of how visitors of all kinds experience the Phoenix Park from wayfinding...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (18 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 155 together. I am advised that localised flooding is a matter for the local authority in the first instance. However, it is open to local authorities to apply for funding under the Minor Works Scheme which was introduced by my Office on an administrative, non-statutory basis in 2009. The purpose of the scheme is to provide funding to local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that, in the first instance, the management of problems of flooding and coastal protection in the area indicated remains a matter for Kerry County Council. The Council may carry out flooding and coastal protection works using its own resources, but where necessary, the Council may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: The pre-qualification procedure for the main contractor is ongoing.  Pre-qualification of the reserved specialists will begin shortly.  It is expected that tenders will issue for the construction work during this summer with a contract awarded before the end of the year.  Construction will take about 18 months.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: All Garda Cell windows are to the required EN 14019 standard. There are two approved cell window suppliers. The works to the cell windows in the Co. Meath Garda Station are part of the OPW cell upgrade programme.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: While property acquisition relative to the National Monuments estate is a matter for the Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Office of Public Works understands that there are no proposals being actively pursued for this property to be acquired.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: As of 28th February 2020, the Office of Public Works employs two staff members in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (5 Mar 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has received no application for funding from Louth Co. Council in respect of the St. Laurence's Gate, which is a National Monument in OPW's care.  Any funds required for maintenance of this structure are provided within the subvention to the OPW for National Monuments and the Local Authority has no function in the matter.    OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is liaising with other statutory bodies including Kerry County Council in relation to this matter. 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has no current requirement to purchase property for Garda Stations in the counties referred to.