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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...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (12 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: We should get phone pouches for the Dáil.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (12 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: I am informed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that Section 28 of the State Property Act 1954 (the Act) provides that land held by a company at the time of its dissolution becomes property of the State in the name of the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (the Minister), subject to any encumbrances or charges affecting the land...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (12 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Department of Rural and Community Development has allocated €50,000 to Kerry County Council under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2024 to carry out a feasibility study on eight former Coastguard Houses at Coastal Terrace, Knightstown, Valentia. The properties are in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) and the OPW has provided a letter of consent to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The OPW has consistently acted in accordance with its statutory responsibilities and has been guided by legal advice throughout the process to award boat permits. The OPW sought and obtained permission from the High Court on 5 June to proceed with issuing permits to successful applicants, therefore allowing the OPW to meet its primary objective of opening Skellig Michael as soon as possible....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (12 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 308 and 309 together. I propose to take PQs 31612/25 and 31699/25 together. The OPW has been a core stakeholder in the conservation of An Blascaod Mór since 1988. Ionad an Bhlascaoid, (the Blasket Centre) was developed with assistance from the locally based voluntary group, Fondúíreacht an Bhlascaoid in 1992/3. It was officially opened...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: In response to the Deputy’s question, I can confirm that the Office of Public Works will hold a meeting with a delegation from the local community group in the coming weeks to discuss potential access options for Conna Castle. This engagement will provide an opportunity to explore how the site might be made more accessible to the public, subject to health and safety considerations...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: Deputy please accept my apologies for the delay responding. We will be in touch within the next 10-12 working days to arrange a meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (10 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: I am informed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that there are 72 office buildings / Garda Stations within their ownership which have in excess of 50 car park spaces. The active day to day management and use of these car parking spaces is a matter for the occupants of the buildings.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (10 Jun 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that refurbishment works are due to commence in Q3 and Q4 2025 at the following listed Garda Stations in Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR). The Garda Stations and the nature of the works include only works valued in excess of €75,000. The commencement dates for works are subject to final sign-off on design, funding, and operational...