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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: Following the report by the Chairman of the OPW on the covered bicycle parking project, he requested Deloitte to conduct an internal audit review of matters related to OPW capital expenditure practices for elective projects less than €500,000. This review included, but was not limited to, a sample of one project, the Covered Bicycle Parking Project (the “Bike Shelter”...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (24 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The current status of the development of the National Children's Science Centre (NCSC) at the Earlsfort Terrace complex is as follows: The project is being promoted by the Irish Children's Museum Ltd (ICML). Arbitration proceedings were brought by ICML against the OPW. In their Interim Award, the arbitrator found in favour of the ICML. In accordance with the 2013 Settlement...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The OPW will respond direct to the Deputy

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The information requested is being compiled and the OPW will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The information requested is being compiled and the OPW will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (19 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that refurbishment works are planned for Garda Stations in County Kildare.The Garda Stations and the nature of the works are outlined in the table below. The works outlined relate to works funded by both OPW and An Garda Siochána. Garda Station Nature of Works Naas Construction of a Property...

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

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and Flood Relief Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995 as amended. The area in question on the Clarin River does not form a part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme, and therefore the OPW has no responsibility for the maintenance of the channel, nor any authority to carry...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The OPW will respond directly to the deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently considering the matter of Ballincollig Weir in the context of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme. The Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme is the largest flood relief scheme in the state, which is being progressed directly by the OPW. It encompasses an area from Inniscarra Hydroelectric plant to the Port of Cork, some 16 kilometres away. The Lower Lee...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: Further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 29 May 2025, the enclosed table shows the expenditure incurred by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on the maintenance of properties that are currently vacant for the years 2020 – 2025. Each property is assessed on a case by case basis, with a general approach to endeavour to maintain the property in its current condition pending decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: Dublin City Council have drafted a layout for an interim scheme to control traffic at the junction which involves tightening the junction with bollards and markings. These plans include installing dropped kerbs with tactile paving to facilitate pedestrians walking from Blackhorse Avenue to cross the road outside Ashtown Gate and then enter in through the pedestrian gate on the western side of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: Dublin City Council has developed a draft layout for an interim scheme to control traffic at the Ashtown Gate junction which involves installation of bollards and markings. These plans include installing dropped kerbs with tactile paving to facilitate pedestrians walking from Blackhorse Avenue to cross the road outside Ashtown Gate and then enter in through the pedestrian gate on the western...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the person referred to was immediately accommodated with a replacement property similar to and within proximity of the property he previously resided in. Another move is not under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has scheduled refurbishment works to both Greystones and Baltinglass Garda Stations. Recently completed works at Baltinglass Garda Station include refurbishment of the men’s shower and upstairs bathrooms, and external drainage. Universal Access works are proposed for late 2025. In relation to Greystones Garda Station...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The project for a new Garda Station at Bailieborough, Co. Cavan includes conservation of the existing former National Irish Bank building and the construction of a new three storey over basement building to the rear on a site located on the town’s main street. A significant portion of these works are now complete. The purchase of a neighbouring property by the Office of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: Carrowmore is one of Ireland’s most important prehistoric sites, representing the largest and oldest collection of Neolithic tombs in the country. As part of the Passage Tomb Landscape of County Sligo, it holds a prominent place on Ireland’s Tentative List for UNESCO World Heritage status. The OPW remains fully committed to the protection, enhancement, and presentation of this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: Further to PQ number 25903/25, I am happy to advise the Land Transfer process has been concluded. The Office of Public Works in now progressing with the required Consent submission to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with the intention of progressing the project to delivery stage.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: There has been considerable progress made in relation to the planning application for a car park to provide visitor parking or Castletown House and Estate. The following reports have been completed:Architectural & Planning StatementArchitectural Heritage Impact AssessmentArchaeological Impact AssessmentLandscape Design StatementAppropriate AssessmentEcological Impact...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The OPW will respond directly to the deputy

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Postal Services (17 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 343 and 344 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility, on behalf of the State, for managing and maintaining a substantial and complex estate of approximately 2,500 properties. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda...