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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Barryscourt Castle will reopen to the public in April 2025, with the season running until late August 2025. Visitors will have access to the ground floor of the Castle and Tower House, with guided tours available for the upper floors. The restored Castle will host a number of educational events throughout the 2025 season, including a series of talks and concerts. Entry will be free for the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Kells Round Tower, Co. Meath is a National Monument, Number 158 in State care. It has experienced significant mortar loss and stone erosion over the centuries. Ministerial Consent for the conservation repairs was granted in September 2023 with works commencing following completion of the scaffolding in February 2024. The conservation works are being undertaken by the skilled craft...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The works at Cloyne Garda Station are ongoing. The works commenced on 1st November 2024 and include internal and external upgrades and Universal Access works. It is expected to conclude the works towards the end of April 2025. As the works haven't concluded we are not in a position to comment on the final costs.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: When the Leader of the Opposition calls us lackies it is a disgrace.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: It is a disgrace. How dare she.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I was elected by the people in Longford-Westmeath

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. I have seen first-hand the devastation that flooding has on people, businesses and communities. The town of Enniscorthy has a long history of flooding. The most recent flood events occurred in 2000 and 2015. Flooding represents a risk to health and safety. In Enniscorthy, it has resulted in significant property damage and traffic...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: As I said at the outset, I know too well the effects flooding has on people. I know the frightening effects on people when they hear the downpours after they go to bed at night. I was in Portugal recently representing the Government and the people of Ireland and saw at first hand the issues they have. I was also there to see if we can learn from and work with them. There are things we...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (20 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the conservation, maintenance and presentation of some 780 designated National Monuments in State ownership or in the guardianship of the Minister for Heritage. While the 8th century monastic rampart behind Saint John’s House in Tallaght is a recorded monument, it is not a designated National Monument recognised under the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (20 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the implementation of the EU Floods Directive. It is also responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and Flood Relief Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995 as amended. The maintenance of all drainage schemes carried out under earlier Acts, known as Drainage Districts, is the responsibility of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (4 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: It is the intention of An Garda Síochána to develop a new Divisional Headquarters for the DMR North Division, incorporating an enhanced custody suite for the DMR and a number of specialist training facilities for An Garda Síochána. The Property Management function on the Office of Public Works are currently carrying out site evaluations. Once a preferred site is identified...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Inquiries (4 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works commissioned an arborist report in relation to the trees at the rear of Rathcormac Garda Station. It was recommended that one dangerous tree be removed and the rest be trimmed back. The dangerous tree has been removed. It is intended to tender for the trimming back of the remaining trees in September 2025, after the nesting season.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (4 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: There is a small swimming pool and small gym in the basement of Farmleigh House. These facilities are for the exclusive use of visiting dignitaries and their staff who are staying in Farmleigh House as part of an official State visit. The swimming pool is serviced monthly and the total expenditure on maintenance in 2024 was €6,941.49. It is not possible to extrapolate the specific...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (4 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The National Gallery of Ireland (NGI) purchased an X-Ray machine in 2017 to support their work in the areas of conservation and research to their collections. The OPW was not consulted in advance of the acquisition of the machine and there were no interactions between the NGI and the OPW in respect of costs for either the machine, or any works that might be associated with its installation. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Properties (4 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently liaising with the Chief State Solicitor's Office in relation to the title issues of folio RN19542, which contains the old school building and other areas of the Cloontuskert housing estate in Roscommon. It is difficult at this stage to say with any certainty how long these deliberations will take, and what the final outcome will be. If court...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Inquiries (4 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation, care and presentation of Kilkenny Castle and parkland and the collections associated with the Castle. In 2024, approximately 417,000 people visited Kilkenny Castle for tours and a total of circa 780,000 visited the parklands. The OPW delivers an annual programme of maintenance and conservation at the Castle to ensure the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Inquiries (4 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Phoenix Park is an Archaeological Complex and National Historic Park of international significance and the toilet facilities in the Phoenix Park have been developed to date where there is suitable water and wastewater infrastructure. These public toilets are available at the following locations; The Phoenix Park Visitor CentreThe Tea Kiosk adjacent to Dublin ZooFarmleigh HouseKnockmaroon...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: To date, six communities across Cork County are protected from significant flood risk by completed flood relief schemes in Bandon, Clonakilty, Douglas, Dunmanway, Fermoy and Mallow. Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme, (CFRAM), the largest study of flood risk was completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), in 2018. Since 2018, and working with local...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 450 together. The OPW is progressing plans to provide a car parking facility for visitors to Castletown House on lands adjoining the historic demesne. As the Deputy will be aware, this is a complex issue. There has been a detailed process of engagement between the OPW and all of the stakeholders at Castletown over the last eighteen months,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 and 452 together. The OPW is progressing plans to provide a car parking facility for visitors to Castletown House on lands adjoining the historic demesne. As the Deputy will be aware, this is a complex issue. There has been a detailed process of engagement between the OPW and all of the stakeholders at Castletown over the last eighteen months,...