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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (20 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Policing Authority was asked to oversee a review of closed Garda stations with a view to reopening some of these and the Policing Authority are currently carrying out the review. The outcome of the review, which has yet to be completed, may impact on any decision that the Commissioners of Public Works reach with regard to the future...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: Where the Office of Public Works is undertaking repair works to historic buildings in State ownership, these will generally be undertaken by Contractors which have specific experience in this field and which possess the necessary skills to address these often complex projects. Occasionally, such projects may include a requirement for cleaning works to historic fabric and this work is...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed - Priority Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: Responsibility for the overall management and co-ordination of the front-line response to flooding events rests with the local authorities, which work with other first responders such as the Garda and Civil Defence. I wish to acknowledge the staff of all those organisations who were on the ground dealing with the aftermath of the recent flooding in Donegal. I saw for myself the devastation...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed - Priority Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: As the Deputy is aware, I have travelled much of the country throughout the summer. I visited Donegal and saw first-hand what those people experienced and had to deal with. However, the question the Deputy asked is whether we are dealing with it, and the answer is that, yes, we are. Since 24 August we did not have one dry day up to the past two fine days. Within the system we have, it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed - Priority Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: Five or six years ago the flooding in the River Moy, the River Shannon and across the region was winter flooding. In recent times, however, we have seen downpours happening and nobody, not even anybody in government, could plan for what may come. However, what we can do is give assurances. We are working with local authorities and delivering for local communities. Through CFRAM and...

Flooding in County Donegal: Motion [Private Members] (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: I will deal with all the issues raised. If I leave anybody out, I will come back to them with a written response or meet them personally. My heart goes out to the people of Donegal. On the Tuesday morning of the flooding, the Minister of State, Deputy Joe McHugh, and I postponed our engagements and headed to Donegal to see first hand the effects of the floods. The three days and two...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government has committed €430m of Capital Investment in the flood risk management area over the period 2016-2021 which will see average annual expenditure rising from the current €45m to €100m by 2021. The recently completed mid-term review of the Capital Plan 2016-2021 has confirmed that allocation. The indicated allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office continue to progress the acquisition of the site in question as a high priority and expect the process to reach a conclusion shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council in conjunction with and funded by the Office of Public Works. Good progress is being made in advancing the Scheme and a significant amount of the necessary preparatory work to inform the detailed design of the scheme has been carried out to date. A Public Information Day is planned to be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has not received an application from Louth Council in respect of the Abbey of St. Mary D’Urso. Although the structure has some local historical significance, the building in question is not in the care of The Office of Public Works and it has no role in relation to it.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works sold the following properties in the past five years (2012 – 2016). When providing information on the disposal of property, the Commissioners do not disclose personal information pertaining to purchasers. Properties and Sites Sold 2012 Property Sale Amount 1. Garda Residence, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal €100,011.16 2. Plot of Land adjacent...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following State properties have been licensed to community groups during the past five years: No. Name of Property Community Group 1. Former Garda Station, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry Coiste Forbartha na Sceilge. 2. Former Garda Station, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo Ballycastle Development Company.  3. Former Garda Station,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110 and 111 together. I am advised that the reports on Whitestrand, Spanish Point and Liscannor have been received from Clare County Council and are currently being examined by the OPW technical staff. This technical review will be completed in the near future and the OPW will have further discussions with Clare County Council.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fire Safety (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: In July 2017, a fire safety task force was set up by my colleague Eoghan Murphy TD, Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government. The task force is chaired by the Head of the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has recently accepted an invitation to provide a representative to that task force. OPW is cooperating with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: OPW started paying rent on the lease on this property on 22nd December 2016. The cost of rent per annum in relation to the proportion of office space to be provided for the Head Quarters of the Department of Health equates to €3,312,467 per annum. The relocation of the Department of Health to this property will allow for the redevelopment of the Hawkins House site and will also...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Ennis South Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). When completed the scheme will provide protection for 74 residential and 10 non-residential properties in the area. CCC invited tenders for the proposed works on 7 March 2017. The tenders have been received and assessed by CCC and its consultants. A report has...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works does not rent any car park spaces at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks but is aware that the National Museum of Ireland has entered into an arrangement with a third party.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Work to conserve the Turoe Stone has been successfully completed and the artefact is in safe storage at the Office of Public Works premises at Portumna pending its return to the site at Loughrea where it will be housed in a specially designed environmental shelter. The general siting and landscaping of the proposed structure has been designed and the OPW is engaged in the next stage which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Botanic Gardens (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Restoration of glasshouses at the National Botanic Gardens has been ongoing since 1995, during which time Richard Turner's Curvilinear Range (which won a Europa Nostra Award), the Great Palm House and the Teak House have each been meticulously and painstakingly restored by the Office of Public Works. The Waterlily house forms the centrepiece of the remaining glasshouse range (which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Land management at Oldbridge Estate (the site of the historic Battle of the Boyne) involves an ongoing cycle of tillage, silage/hay making, grazing and grass mowing. A priority is to facilitate public access and recreational use. Recent field boundary adjustments will accommodate all current sport and leisure activities.