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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works and the Chief State Solicitors Office continue to progress the acquisition of the preferred site for the proposed project as a high priority and expect the process to reach a conclusion shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (15 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The table below shows the number of car spaces in Cavan and Monaghan that are provided by the Commissioners of Public Works. The figures are combined totals of car parking spaces at leased and State-owned properties. The Commissioners are not in a position to provide information on car parking that may be provided by other public and civil service organisations. County No Of Car Spaces...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) allocated funding of €100,000 to Kerry County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme in February, 2012 for embankment strengthening works at Cromane Lower. The Council has already drawn down this funding. OPW is not responsible for the upkeep of this embankment. Following the coastal storms, which affected...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (21 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together. It is expected that tender evaluation for the works for Ballinasloe Garda Station will be completed in the near future, following which a contract should be placed by the end of the year. Once the contract is placed, details in relation to the contract amount and start date will be available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (21 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have issued licences to install telecommunications equipment on masts at Garda Stations and OPW owned buildings (including rooftops of Government Departments) to the following companies, all of which are licensed by ComReg to provide services in Ireland. - Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd. - Three Ireland Services (Hutchison) Ltd. (formerly O2 Ireland Ltd)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (21 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have issued licences to install telecommunications equipment on masts at Garda Stations and OPW owned buildings (including rooftops of Government Departments) to the following companies, all of which are licensed by ComReg to provide services in Ireland. - Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd. - Three Ireland Services (Hutchison) Ltd. (formerly O2 Ireland Ltd)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities, involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (22 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities, involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (23 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 to 89, inclusive, together. The information sought by the Deputy is currently being addressed. A detailed response will issue to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (23 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: Stepaside Garda Station is in the full ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland and it was closed on 14th March 2013 as part of the rationalisation programme of An Garda Síochána, as announced in the 2013 Policing Plan. The Commissioners put a guardianship arrangement in place with Camelot in 2014. My officials have recently advised Camelot that, in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (23 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: Under Section 28(2) of the State Property Act, 1954, land vested in or held in trust for a body corporate immediately prior to its dissolution, (other than land held by such body in trust for another person) becomes property of the State in the person of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The interest acquired by the Minister is described as a defeasible interest as it may be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (23 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office continue to progress the acquisition of the preferred site for the proposed project as a high priority and expect the process to reach a conclusion shortly. Until the acquisition process is fully completed, it is not possible to determine or advise on the timeframes for further stages of the project including the tender...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the management of fluvial flood risk where a river comes out of its banks and floods adjacent properties or roads etc. I understand that the problem at the location in question relates to erosion of the river bank for which the OPW does not have a responsibility or function. I am advised that there has been no flooding involved in this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The identification and assessment of problems of coastal erosion are matters for Local Authorities in the first instance. Local Authorities may carry out works to address such problems using their own resources or, if necessary, may apply for funding under the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. I am advised that a revised application...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda station in Sligo. As negotiations on the acquisition are not yet complete the release of any details concerning the site etc. at this stage could impact negatively on this process. The OPW is continuing to work with An Garda Síochána (AGS) to establish its requirements for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: OPW is delivering a programme of universal access upgrades to certain Garda Stations identified as priority by An Garda Síochána (AGS). OPW has no plans at present to upgrade universal access facilities at Mountjoy Garda station.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda station in Sligo. As negotiations on the acquisition are not yet complete the release of any details concerning the site etc. at this stage could impact negatively on this process. The OPW is continuing to work with An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Central Mental Hospital is in the full ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW). The Health Service Executive (HSE) currently occupy the site and I believe that they will move this facility to Portrane in the future. Once the HSE vacate the site a decision will be made by the CPW on its future use having regard to the requirements of all other state bodies.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: Rental payment on this property commenced on 22nd December 2016. The rent paid to date by OPW on this lease for the office space to be occupied by the Head Quarters of Department of Health is €4,538,005.99.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (28 Nov 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Department of Health’s new headquarters will be in the property known as Miesian Plaza Block 1, Baggot Street. The rent on the lease is paid by OPW to the landlord. The landlord is Remley.