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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 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 Sligo 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: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the issue of coastal erosion at Rush, County Dublin is a matter for Fingal County Council, who are working to address this issue in consultation with all relevant bodies including the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Consultants appointed by Fingal County Council have prepared a plan to address significant and long-term...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: Carndonagh Courthouse is not in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works. The Court Services Act, 1998 provided for the transfer of property in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland to be transferred to the Courts Service on its establishment. All matters relating to the refurbishment of Carndonagh courthouse should be addressed to the Courts Service.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Galway County Council for a project at Tawin, Maree, Co. Galway is currently under consideration. Further information has been requested from the Council to complete the assessment.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has no proposals whatsoever to develop footpaths or cycle lanes across the polo grounds in the Phoenix Park.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: In relation to coastal protection/erosion generally, it is a matter for local authorities to identify and prioritise the problem areas along their coastlines. The local authority may undertake any viable works using their own resources or, if necessary, apply for funding under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. In 2018, the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme - the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State - 300 areas, including Athea, Co. Limerick, were believed to be at significant flood risk and hence assessed by that programme. The CFRAM Programme culminated with the launch of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans on 3 May 2018, and proposed 118 new...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has no statutory responsibility to provide funding to Sligo County Council towards the cost of drainage works on the Owenmore River. Statutory responsibility for funding towards maintenance by Sligo County Council of this river is allocated by the Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government. In 2018, I made available on an exceptional and once-off basis...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The conciliation process for Kevin Street Garda Station is not yet concluded. Conciliation costs paid to date are €329,542.79, Vat. inclusive. The Galway Garda Station conciliation process is still ongoing and conciliation costs paid to date are €89,619.85, Vat inclusive. No other Garda projects have entered into the conciliation process.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The 2019 visitor numbers for Maynooth Castle and Castletown are in the process of being compiled and audited. As such, fully verified visitor numbers to these sites last year are not yet available. The 2017 and 2018 visitor numbers are: Site 2017 2018 Maynooth Castle 23,315 22,946 Castletown House 32,493 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The breakdown of funding provided on the Mountmellick Flood Relief project to date is as follows: Expenditure in 2019: €127,683.07 Expenditure in 2020 (to date): €66,897.83 Estimated total expenditure in 2020: €475,000 approximately. It is important to note that due to the current Covid-19 related restrictions this figure may not be realised. The situation is being kept...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Local authorities may carry out flood mitigation works using its own resources or apply under the OPW’s Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, which makes funds available to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Children’s Science Centre project is currently the subject of Arbitration proceedings initiated by its promoters,the Irish Children’s Museum Ltd (ICML). I understand that the Commissioners of Public Works are currently engaging with the relevant stakeholders in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (20 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, has submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. On foot of the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (20 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Government and I are committed to delivering the Crossmolina flood relief scheme and good progress is being made by the Office of Public Works and Mayo County Council to achieve this.  There have been some recent delays to the programme as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions mainly in relation to additional site investigative and environmental surveys but all...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (20 May 2020)

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 channel referred to does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme. Therefore, the OPW has no responsibilities for the maintenance of the channel, nor the authority to carry out any works there.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (20 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out refurbishment works to a  number of  Garda Stations within the Donegal Division in 2019 and to date in 2020. 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (20 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Ballyvourney and Ballymakeera Flood Relief scheme is currently at the latter stages of outline design and the preferred option for the scheme is close to being finalised. The OPW and Cork County Council are continuing to engage proactively and a further meeting is expected for June 2020 to discuss details to bring this scheme forward...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (27 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: Clare County Council (CCC) is the responsible or contracting authority in relation to the proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is as follows: The engineering design consultants are finalising the options report for the scheme in light of updated survey information and consultations with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (27 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) carries out a programme of Arterial Drainage Maintenance to a total of 11,500 km of river channel and approximately 730 km of embankments. These maintenance works relate to arterial drainage schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The embankment in question does not form part of any arterial drainage scheme under the...