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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (26 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: It is a matter for Kerry County Council in the first instance to assess the risks in specific coastal areas and the level of coastal protection required in those areas. The Local Authorities may carry out coastal protection works using their own resources. If necessary, they may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments for funding of appropriate measures...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (26 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: Athea is an Area for Further Assessment under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The draft Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP) for Athea which is due to be completed shortly includes flood relief works for the town which involve dredging the river channel as one element of the works. Limerick City and County Council has been advised that an application...

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

Kevin Moran: The OPW has completed its role in the acquisition of a property for the new Garda Station in question. The OPW and the CSSO continue to press for completion of the process by the Vendor of the property. In view of the Deputy’s repeated interest and questioning on the matter, I can advise that any change in circumstances could be made available to him or he may wish to contact my Office...

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

Kevin Moran: The total estimated cost of all major flood relief schemes currently at construction or planning/development stage is €571million and, in respect of which, expenditure to date stands at €122 million. Many of the projects are at an early stage of development and planning and the estimates of costs are subject to change. The largest scheme currently in development and...

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

Kevin Moran: The 2016 Annual Report for the OPW was submitted to Government on 11 July, 2017 prior to being laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas on 13 July, 2017. It is also published on the OPW website.

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

Kevin Moran: The OPW carries out a programme of Arterial Drainage Maintenance to a total of 11,500km of river channel and approximately 730km of embankments nationally. These maintenance works relate to arterial drainage schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945, whose purpose was primarily to improve the drainage of agricultural lands. The OPW has a duty to maintain the...

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

Kevin Moran: Flood relief works are being carried out on the Clare River (Claregalway) Drainage Scheme (FRS) over a 3-year period with substantial completion expected to be achieved by the end of 2018. Works are being progressed currently by the Office of Public Works (OPW) direct labour force which has a lot of experience in undertaking such works in environmentally sensitive areas. In recognition of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (26 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The management of problems of coastal protection in the area indicated is a matter for Fingal County Council in the first instance. The Council must assess the problem and, if it is considered that specific measures and works are required and the Council can identify viable solutions, it is open to the Council to apply for funding under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The OPW has completed its role in the acquisition of a property for the new Garda Station in question. The OPW and the CSSO continue to press for completion of the process by the Vendor of the property. Until the acquisition process is fully completed, it is not possible to determine or advise on the timeframes for planning, construction or completion of the project. In view of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works provide 2,482 car parking spaces in Dublin city (Dublin districts 1, 2 & 4). 2,104 of the spaces are located at owned and leased office accommodation managed by the Commissioners. The other 378 are provided by way of leases taken by the Commissioners for stand-alone car parking facilities. The total number of spaces provided in these locations has...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: In relation to the current position on flood relief works in counties Louth and Meath, I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works as follows: Meath: Construction commenced on the Northlands Estate, Bettystown Flood Relief works in late October 2016 with an estimated project budget of €2.5m. It is anticipated that the works will take approximately 52 weeks to complete....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flooding Data (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 to 256, inclusive, and 258 together. Home and Farm On April 11 2017, the Government agreed the administrative arrangements for a Homeowners Voluntary Relocation Scheme for those primary residential properties that flooded during December 4 2015 to January 13 2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance, targeting aid at those worst affected...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I can inform the Deputy that on 7 July, I announced and welcomed the completion of the review of the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme which includes many improvements to the eligibility/benefit criteria of the Scheme. The scheme provides funding to local authorities to carry out localised flood relief works. My Office conducted this review, in consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Mobile Telephony Services (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I understand from the Deputy that this question refers to locations at which telephone masts or other telecommunications signals are provided on State land with the knowledge of the Office of Public Works (OPW) in County Laois. There are three such sites in County Laois and these are located at Portarlington Garda Station, Portlaoise Garda Station and Stradbally Garda Station. As...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is currently being progressed by Wexford County Council with funding provided by the Office of Public Works. The current position is as follows – Wexford County Council has appointed two separate consultants for the flood relief scheme and for an associated bridge. The majority of Ecological surveys are complete. The bird survey is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (12 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following former Garda stations have been sold by them since 2012 with a total value of €3,228,000 raised for the Exchequer. Former Garda Station County Sale Amount 2014 Inchigeela Cork €55,000 Mallow Road Cork €260,000 Lettermore Galway €63,000 Cloone Leitrim €50,000 Grangemockler...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The OPW has completed its role in the acquisition of a property for the new Garda Station in question. The OPW and the CSSO continue to press for completion of the process by the Vendor of the property. Until the acquisition process is fully completed, it is not possible to determine or advise on the timeframes for planning, construction or completion of the project. In view of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vacant Sites (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The sites identified are adjoining sites and I will treat them as one site for the purpose of this answer. This site has been designated by Government for a significant development for use by An Garda Síochána. I would not therefore consider the site as one that is lying idle with no intended purpose, and which should be considered for housing or urban renewal. The proposed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: There are no plans currently to carry out any major works at Athcarne Castle. This is a medieval structure which is, like much of the National Monuments estate, in a ruined condition. However, in line with the principles of conservation in situ, the Office of Public Works proposes to maintain the structure in place and to prevent any further deterioration. Currently, the site probably shows...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together. There are no plans currently to carry out any major works at the Rock of Dunamaise apart from general ongoing maintenance, grasscutting, weed removal etc. This is a medieval structure which is, like much of the National Monuments estate, in a ruined condition. In line with the principles of conservation in situ, the Office of Public...