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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Coastal Erosion The Government recognises the risks associated with climate change and that increases in sea levels and storm surges will result in increased frequency of coastal erosion. In response to these challenges, the recommendations outlined in the Report of the Interdepartmental Group on National Coastal Change Management Strategy are being implemented. Amongst the key...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme is being led by South Dublin County Council. Funding for the scheme is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and is part of the Government’s commitment of €1.3 billion for the delivery of flood relief measures over the lifetime of the National Development Plan to 2030. The scheme commenced construction in Q1 2023....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Coastal protection and localised flooding issues are matters, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address. The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the OPW on an administrative, non-statutory basis in 2009. The purpose of the scheme is to provide funding to local authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch FRSThe Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch Flood Relief Scheme (GTFRS) commenced in March 2020. Ayesa (formerly Byrne Looby) were appointed as the engineering and environmental consultants. This scheme's design is very advanced and a Preferred Option for Graiguenamagh-Tinnahinch has been identified. This includes raised defences on the River Barrow along with raised...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Since being appointed to my role as Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW I have been familiarising myself with the background to the issues of access at Castletown. I have met with the elected representatives of Celbridge and North Kildare to brief them on my plans for the resolution of these issues. I am committed to the reopening of this important heritage site and to ensuring...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: The River Poddle that traverses Tallaght, Templeogue, Harold's Cross, Kimmage and Temple Bar has a long history of flooding, including in 2011. The River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme is jointly led by South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council to manage that flooding risk. The preferred scheme design was submitted to An Bord Pleaná la in February 2020 and was granted...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility on behalf of the State for managing an extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties, including office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous properties for many State Agencies. The total amount of rent payments incurred by the OPW in 2024 was approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: It is the intention of An Garda Síochána to construct 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 Office of Public Works is currently carrying out site evaluations. Once a preferred site is identified the Office of Public Works will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Beltany Stone Circle, NM 463 in State ownership, is one of Ireland’s most impressive stone circles and the Office of Public Works is responsible for its protection, conservation and management. The Office of Public Works initially received a complaint in relation to briars growing out onto the walkway up to Beltany Stone Circle. After a site inspection by the District Works team,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (3 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Skellig Michael is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in State Ownership. The conservation and presentation of the island is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW manages access to the Island by way of a license or permit system whereby a specific number of boat operators are granted permits to carry visitors to the Island in a given season. The OPW is currently...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the House. I appreciate the opportunity to address this important issue. I am joined by members of the flood risk management division of the Office of Public Works, OPW. I will focus on the specific area of flooding that Senators have raised. I will briefly outline some of the relevant context, achievements and challenges. The OPW...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: I am getting old and grey.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank Senators again for the opportunity to come before the House today to engage with them directly on flooding matters. I am aware of the significant impact on communities, the distress caused by flooding and the continued flood risk. I have seen first-hand the impact of flooding on people in their homes, their businesses and their farms. I convey my deepest sympathy to all those who...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Have you a cake for me?

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Do not forget the candles.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: One is enough.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (9 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Beltany Stone Circle, NM 463 is in State ownership. As the Deputy is aware, the Office of Public Works inspected the vegetation along the walkway following a complaint from a member of the public. Following a site inspection by staff from the Dromahair National Monuments Depot, the area was found to be significantly overgrown. It predominantly featured gorse, briars, dead grass and fallen...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (9 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: In 2018, the OPW completed the largest study of flood risk ever undertaken by the State to identify those communities that are at risk from significant flood events. The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme and the subsequent Flood Risk Management Plans has provided the roadmap for the Government’s investment in flood relief schemes. €1.3 billion...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (10 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174, 175 and 176 together. In March 2020, the Enniscorthy Food Relief Scheme (“the Scheme”) was submitted by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation for statutory confirmation, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The main...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (10 Apr 2025)

Kevin Moran: Skellig Michael is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in State Ownership. The conservation and presentation of the island is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW manages access to the Island by way of a boat landing permit system whereby a specific number of boat operators are granted permits to carry visitors to the Island. The OPW is currently engaged in an open...