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Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Bread and milk were all we had.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: We all do.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: How many bushes?

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Fair play to Deputy McGrath for canvassing for her.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I did not know we were having a discussion on the by-elections.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Botanic Gardens (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, which is managed by the Office of Public Works, has an existing public carpark which accommodates 72 cars and up to 4 coaches. Car Parking facilities are therefore available but, during busy periods, may be insufficient to meet demand. In line with OPW principles of sustainability, visitors are encouraged, where possible to walk, cycle or use public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has yet to receive a request from An Garda Síochána for refurbishment works to the canteen at Coolock Garda station. On receipt of any such request, details of the requirements will be agreed and a cost estimate will be provided to Garda Estate Management for funding approval.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages over 2,500 properties on behalf of the State which include office accommodation, heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, warehouses and sundry others. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that some of the information sought by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being collated as completely as possible. A...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together. The role of the Commissioners of Public Works is to provide office accommodation for use by Government Departments and other State bodies. In addition, the Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a diverse portfolio of heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, former customs posts, former coastguard...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: It is expected that a decision will be made shortly in relation to the application made by Meath County Council on behalf of the named persons under the Remedial Works element of the Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) received an enquiry from local Gardaí about developing the parking facilities at the Garda Station in question. A quotation for the work was provided to Garda Estate Management (GEM), which must approve funding before the work can be scheduled by OPW for delivery. GEM has confirmed that the proposed car park works remain under...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: A total of 118 flood relief projects were identified in the Flood Risk Management Plans that I announced in May 2018 to protect the main flood risk areas throughout the country. Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal arising from these Plans. As there is a significant resource commitment involved in the delivery of such an ambitious programme of investment it is not possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal under the Flood Risk Management Plans that I announced in May 2018. Following consultation and discussions between the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Donegal County Council (DCC), six of the Donegal projects were selected and are being progressed in the first phase of implementation. The proposed project in Donegal town, at an estimated...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I assume that when the Deputy refers to improvement works he is referring to the ongoing repair works to the collapsed graveyard wall at St. Patrick’s Church, Tara. This work commenced in May 2015 and is scheduled to continue for at least another year. The work is being undertaken by the OPW’s direct labour force based in Trim, County Meath, in tandem with other maintenance...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can assure the Deputy that my Department has met people in Tara and the local authority in recent days and we are finalising the plans. We hope to finalise the project in the very near future, ideally before Christmas. Other works to which the Deputy referred, such as car parking, footpaths and so on, are all being considered as part of the project.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I admit that we are behind with the work. 12 o’clock I can assure the Deputy that we will put this on public display in the first quarter of next year. There were environmental assessment problems and the Deputy is well aware of the situation.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Land Development Agency (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works are the title holders of the Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum which is expected to be transferred to the Land Development Agency for residential development. The site covers around 13.35 ha and is currently leased to the HSE for use by the Central Mental Hospital. In August 2019 the OPW facilitated the Land Development Agency by giving formal consent...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Land Development Agency (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW is a huge property owner, but a lot of the land it holds incorporates heritage sites, monuments and castles. The Deputy has asked if we have further land to transfer. As I said, in the first instance, we make land available. It is then up to the local authorities and the HSE to decide whether they wish to acquire it. Some of our land has been transferred to local authorities and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Land Development Agency (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I totally disagree with the Deputy. It is not just about transferring a piece of land in Dundrum. It is also about the transfer of a service to another site. There is ongoing dialogue between the Minister, Deputy Eogha Murphy, and my Department and with the Land Development Agency and it is not fair to say there is not. I have given the Deputy the dates and nothing has changed in that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (14 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised, in respect of coastal erosion at the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin, that Fingal County Council is leading on this issue, as it is a matter for local authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas.  Where necessary, local authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW,...