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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110 and 111 together. Coastal erosion is a natural and ongoing process, which takes place around the entire coastline. Coastal erosion may threaten human life, infrastructure such as roads, and may undermine and cause damage to properties. The Government has agreed to the establishment of an Inter-Departmental Group to scope out an approach for the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Capital Investment Plan for An Garda Síochána 2016-2021, includes for the provision of Property Exhibits Management Stores (PEMS) at several locations, including Naas Garda Station, Co. Kildare, which has been identified by An Garda Síochána as the preferred location for the Kildare Garda Division. A Design Team has been appointed by the OPW and Planning...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 134 together. In the context of coastal erosion: The OPW and other Central Government Departments provide support, where possible, to Local Authorities around the country tackling coastal erosion. It is the responsibility of each Local Authority, in the first instance, to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their own areas. The primary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: Following the severe storms of Winter 2013/2014 and on foot of submissions made by Clare County Council, total funding of €9,712,385 was allocated by the OPW to Clare County Council for the repair of damaged coastal protection infrastructure. This, however, was a once-off allocation and no further funding is available under this stream. Clare County Council has confirmed that some of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that, in the first instance, the management of problems of coastal protection in the area indicated remains a matter for Sligo County Council. The Council may carry out coastal protection works using its own resources, but where necessary, the Council may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for funding of appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the issue of coastal erosion at Rush, County Dublin is a matter for Fingal County Council, who are working to address this issue in consultation with all relevant bodies including the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Consultants appointed by Fingal County Council have prepared a plan to address significant and long-term...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: Carndonagh Courthouse is not in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works. The Court Services Act, 1998 provided for the transfer of property in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland to be transferred to the Courts Service on its establishment. All matters relating to the refurbishment of Carndonagh courthouse should be addressed to the Courts Service.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Galway County Council for a project at Tawin, Maree, Co. Galway is currently under consideration. Further information has been requested from the Council to complete the assessment.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has no proposals whatsoever to develop footpaths or cycle lanes across the polo grounds in the Phoenix Park.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: In relation to coastal protection/erosion generally, it is a matter for local authorities to identify and prioritise the problem areas along their coastlines. The local authority may undertake any viable works using their own resources or, if necessary, apply for funding under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. In 2018, the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme - the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State - 300 areas, including Athea, Co. Limerick, were believed to be at significant flood risk and hence assessed by that programme. The CFRAM Programme culminated with the launch of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans on 3 May 2018, and proposed 118 new...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has no statutory responsibility to provide funding to Sligo County Council towards the cost of drainage works on the Owenmore River. Statutory responsibility for funding towards maintenance by Sligo County Council of this river is allocated by the Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government. In 2018, I made available on an exceptional and once-off basis...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The conciliation process for Kevin Street Garda Station is not yet concluded. Conciliation costs paid to date are €329,542.79, Vat. inclusive. The Galway Garda Station conciliation process is still ongoing and conciliation costs paid to date are €89,619.85, Vat inclusive. No other Garda projects have entered into the conciliation process.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The 2019 visitor numbers for Maynooth Castle and Castletown are in the process of being compiled and audited. As such, fully verified visitor numbers to these sites last year are not yet available. The 2017 and 2018 visitor numbers are: Site 2017 2018 Maynooth Castle 23,315 22,946 Castletown House 32,493 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The breakdown of funding provided on the Mountmellick Flood Relief project to date is as follows: Expenditure in 2019: €127,683.07 Expenditure in 2020 (to date): €66,897.83 Estimated total expenditure in 2020: €475,000 approximately. It is important to note that due to the current Covid-19 related restrictions this figure may not be realised. The situation is being kept...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Local authorities may carry out flood mitigation works using its own resources or apply under the OPW’s Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, which makes funds available to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Children’s Science Centre project is currently the subject of Arbitration proceedings initiated by its promoters,the Irish Children’s Museum Ltd (ICML). I understand that the Commissioners of Public Works are currently engaging with the relevant stakeholders in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that, in the first instance, the management of problems of flooding and coastal protection in the area indicated remains a matter for Kerry County Council. The Council may carry out flooding and coastal protection works using its own resources, but where necessary, the Council may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: The pre-qualification procedure for the main contractor is ongoing.  Pre-qualification of the reserved specialists will begin shortly.  It is expected that tenders will issue for the construction work during this summer with a contract awarded before the end of the year.  Construction will take about 18 months.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: All Garda Cell windows are to the required EN 14019 standard. There are two approved cell window suppliers. The works to the cell windows in the Co. Meath Garda Station are part of the OPW cell upgrade programme.