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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works administers real property matters of dissolved companies on behalf of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, in consultation with the Chief State Solicitor's Office. The OPW became aware of the disused oil tank on 22nd October 2019. The property is registered to a dissolved company. The Chief State Solicitor's Office has recently written to one of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Derelict Sites Data (11 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW actively manages a portfolio of some 2,500 properties throughout the country, that ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitors centres to Garda stations, among others. At any given time, it is normal that a number of properties are vacant. In the case of the OPW portfolio, there are 89 properties currently vacant. The majority of these are former Garda stations...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (11 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the former married quarters adjoining the Garda station in Carrick-On-Bannow, Co. Wexford was sold to a private individual in 1991. The owner is currently selling the property. During this process, a mapping discrepancy was identified between that property (former married quarters) and the Garda station property. This discrepancy needs...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (11 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: Further to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 176 of 15 October 2019 regarding the Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory Project at the Backweston campus, the delivery of this project is managed by the Office of Public Works. A preferred Main Contractor and Mechanical, Electrical and Clean-Room Contractor have been identified. The Lift Reserved Specialist tender submissions were received...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Data Centres (11 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: Tenders have not been invited for the State Data Centre, Backweston, Co. Kildare. Kildare County Council granted planning permission on 24/10/2019 for the development, with conditions attached. A number of these conditions have been appealed to An Bord Pleanala and as a consequence the tender process has been paused.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (11 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The costs incurred by the Office of Public Works in hosting the special Cabinet meeting in Trim, Co Meath on 6 December 2019 are set out in the table below:- Expenditure Item Cost (incl. VAT) Blackout vinyl for Cabinet Meeting Room €565.80 Electrical Contractor on standby €395.00 Total ...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The programme for Government outlined the reopening on a pilot basis of six closed Garda stations in various parts of the country, including Rush Garda station in County Dublin. A brief of requirements for Rush Garda station was received from An Garda Síochána in early 2018. The OPW undertook an assessment of all stations identified in the pilot programme of stations reopening,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: Given that everything has been agreed, it is just a matter of the ESB getting on to the ground. I hope the station will be handed over soon, ideally before the end of the year. A great deal of wonderful work has taken place, as the Senator rightly noted, but sometimes the work is out of our control and in the hands of contractors. The ESB, in particular, has an overload of work but it has...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I hope it will be handed over by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: Work is nearing completion by the scheme consultants on the detailed design work required to finalise the documents for submission to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation or approval of the Scheme under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. Some delay has been experienced in relation to further necessary site investigative works which required specific...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland held a leasehold interest in Lissycasey Former Garda Station, Lissycasey, County Clare. The Lease term was 99 years, from 31 December, 1914 to 30 December 2013. The Commissioners of Public Works are now in the process of regularising our legal position in relation to this property and in that regard, the matter is being dealt with by the Chief...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Army Barracks (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that Donegal County Council own and maintain the former Lifford Army Barracks complex in Lifford. The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed terms with the Council to lease one of the buildings on the complex and a draft lease is being progressed. On completion of the lease, the Commissioners propose to fit-out the building as a new public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the former Garda station property at Barrack Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry is no longer in the ownership of the Commissioners. The property was sold earlier this year and is now privately owned.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (5 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 to 102, inclusive, together. Capital expenditure and investment on flooding projects and associated flood risk management measures and programmes for 2018 was €64.64m. The allocation for flood relief projects and associated flood risk management measures in the 2019 Revised Estimates Volume is €73.127m. Table 1 below sets out the capital...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (4 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: As I stated in my reply to the Deputy’s similar question on 1st October last, there have been no delays in progressing this project. It is expected that the procurement process for the works will commence this month, with contracts being signed thereafter and work commencing on site in 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (4 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW State Architect presently conducts a Green audit when reviewing OPW architectural projects. In addition, a Green Design for Construction Guide is in preparation and should be completed in Q2-Q3 next year. This guide will include a wide range of information from site selection, design, technology, building materials, through to certain specifications.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Enniscorthy (river Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The scheme is at an advanced stage of planning and design. A formal Exhibition was held in May 2019 where the public were able to review the scheme design and measures and provide...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Risk Management (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senators for giving me the opportunity to come into the Seanad and explain the current position. The Office of Public Works undertakes routine inspections of all flood defences along the Shannon Estuary. During the routine inspection by the OPW staff of the River Shannon flood defence embankment system, damage to the sluice outfall was noted. The function of the sluice outfall...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Risk Management (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I will do that. I ask the Senator to bring the names of those she represents and details of the issues involved to the attention of my Department. Individuals needed help and we did our best to provide it. There are legal issues to be worked through but I want to make sure that everybody is looked after. When I visited the area I met Senator Byrne and a number of her colleagues and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: Admissions to OPW-managed Visitor Heritage sites are categorised in a number of different ways including individual visitors, Tour Operators and various complimentary categories including School Tours, persons with disabilities etc. Records for the past 10 years are being compiled in tabular form for all of the Guided visitor sites operated by the OPW during this period and will be forwarded...