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Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Excuse me, Deputy. Everyone in this House had a chance to stand where I am. Every single one did but they all failed. They went to the rung of the ladder, went out on social media, went on radio and television, and talked about government but they failed to go into government. I went in because I believe I can make changes. I believe I can deliver-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I can deliver. In my Department, we will work tirelessly to make sure we do that. I was the first one to admit-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I was the first one to apologise to people for mistakes made. However, when people come in here and talk about bike sheds, they should get it right. Bike shelters is what they are. This is a listed building. This is a building that is cherished by people all over the world, including the people of Ireland, and we cannot just dig up, throw in and do what you bloody well like, which is what...

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Excuse me. They talk about the security hut. Let me remind everyone in the House, some of whom sit on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, that nothing can happen around the Houses without the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission knowing. It in the framing of the House. Nobody asked a question about security. The hut cost €300,000 but what goes on as part of security to protect...

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: These are necessary things that had to be put in place. We have to protect the people who work here.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Is the Deputy telling me that we should not protect the people who work here? Doing so is totally wrong. It is unfair that the Deputies would come in criticising every element of what we do when we are all elected by the people and doing our best to serve them. We will continue to do so.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Sorry, it cost €300,000, and the auxiliary works attached to that-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Sorry, but the security element of that cost the rest. I am sorry to say that, but that has to be done.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I would defend it all day.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I respect the Deputy.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Do not come in here-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy should have gone into government. He has all the answers.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: He has all the answers.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: All the answers. I could list out hundreds of things.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator very much. It is great to be in the House again. I welcome everyone. No more than myself, it is great to be back. We all work to help people up and down the country. I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I assure him that I am aware of the damage caused by flooding in Killybegs on the night of 23 November and into the morning of 24 November last. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I fully understand. Nobody knows more about flooding than I do. I have seen it not just in Athlone but all over the country. I have been engaged with my officials. In regard to a humanitarian fund, I will see where that is at and try to get it to those people. I can assure the Senator that my officials are working closely with me and the council. I have been invited to that particular...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. I assure him that I am very aware of the recent flood event that occurred in Listowel-Killocrim in November 2024 and the devastation that was caused to many properties. I understand that the level recorded in the River Feale was the highest ever recorded and as a result a significant number of properties were affected in both the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator. I will take him up on that offer. I assure the Senator that funding is not the issue. There are certain criteria that have to be met. Working with the local authorities, it is fine to go in and do something but that may cause problems further down the track. I am fully aware of the issues that exist down there. My team met with Kerry County Council, and they are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Parks (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. The lveagh Gardens were placed in the care of the OPW in 1991. The OPW's remit includes the restoration and conservation of the gardens, while allowing greater public access. The OPW continues to restore and maintain the gardens. It will continue to do so into the future. The Dublin City Council development plan reinforces the safeguarding...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Parks (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I could not agree with the Senator more. The Iveagh Gardens are a jewel in the crown and a site visited by great numbers of people. As I said in my response, the planning application was dealt with by An Bord Pleanála. It stated quite clearly that the development will do little or no damage to the site. I hear the Senator's point, and it is well made. It is something I will take...