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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Preparations (8 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: As a consequence of Brexit, physical infrastructure will be required for customs, SPS and health checks and controls at Dublin Port, Rosslare Europort and Dublin Airport. Preparations have been taking place at each of the three locations for two scenarios: if a withdrawal agreement is reached; and if there is a no-deal Brexit. In the event of a no-deal Brexit, interim infrastructure will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (8 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: In 2017, the Office of Public Works made an application to the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) for consent to carry out maintenance activities involving the removal of silt and emergent vegetation in the Meelick Weir area. As part of the assessment process, a screening for Appropriate Assessment was undertaken by the NPWS. The application for consent for this work can be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (8 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal arising from 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 have been selected to be progressed in the first phase of implementation. The proposed flood relief scheme for Ballybofey...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (8 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am informed by my officials that in August 2019, the OPW received email correspondence from Northside Home Care Services enquiring about obtaining floor space in the Northside Civic Centre. My Officials have advised Northside Home Care Services that the space at the Centre is primarily assigned to Government Departments and other public bodies. The OPW is progressing the assignment of any...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (8 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: A number of options to deal with accommodation issues at Tubbercurry Garda Station are under consideration. These include a possible acquisition of adjoining land. No decision has been made in the matter as yet.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (8 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, was identified as being one of 300 areas believed to be of significant flood risk. As of the launch of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans nationally in May 2018, an initial phase of 50 flood relief projects throughout the country are to be progressed to planning, detailed design...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (8 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: Limerick City & Environs was identified as being one of 300 areas believed to be of significant flood risk as part of the Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. As of the launch of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans nationally in May 2018, the proposed scheme for Limerick City and Environs in one of the largest of the initial phase of 50 flood relief...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Deputies for their questions. With regard to the Donegal region, Deputy McConalogue knows I was up there when the flooding took place and he knows the level of funding we secured for the local authority. We announced a great number of schemes that are being led by local authorities. Since then, I have asked the local authorities engineers to speed up the process of delivering...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: We should be on site.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: Deputy Eugene Murphy knows well the work that is happening on the Shannon.

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

Kevin Moran: Dublin Premier Carpentry Ltd T/A Dublin Carpentry and Construction Ltd submitted an application form on the 11th February 2019, for inclusion on the OPW list of approved Building Contractors for tendering on up-coming building projects, fit outs and refurbishment work.  This application was approved on the 30th April 2019 for the Dublin North, Dublin South, North East and South East...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Funding (3 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Kerry County Council may carry out flood mitigation works using its own resources or apply for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.  The purpose of this scheme is to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Eligibility (2 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. I am advised by my Office that funding was approved in 2018 to Roscommon County Council under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for a study at this location. The report prepared by Malachy Walsh & Partners on the flooding of Lough Funshinagh, has been submitted to my officials this week. Following...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (1 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy is correct in saying that the convention centre previously hosted Shen Yung shows in 2014 and 2015. The operator is now focusing on its core business of attracting international associations and corporate entities to host conferences in Dublin in the centre. I am advised that since January 2016, it has only hosted two ticketed public performance arts shows. This is in line with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (1 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: I will go back to Mr. Dwyer and seek a more detailed answer.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (1 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Conference Centre Dublin, CCD, is a public private partnership, PPP, project developed on a design, build, finance, operate and maintain, DBFOM, model. Construction was completed in 2010 when it opened for business. In return for a monthly unitary charge, an independent company operates the CCD under the provisions of a project agreement that will remain in effect until its expiry in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (1 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: This important project is now at an advanced stage with detailed design work nearing completion to determine the final design plan for the flood alleviation works. Hydraulic modelling required for the design of the proposed channel diversion established that there was a need for an in-stream flow control structure to minimise the overall environmental impact on the river system. Necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (1 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Mid-Year Expenditure Report, published in July of this year, set out baseline current expenditure ceilings on a Ministerial level to 2022. These ceilings are inclusive of pre-committed expenditure of €0.5 billion per annum for demographics in the areas of Health, Social Protection and Education. These are primary areas of current expenditure that are particularly impacted by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (1 Oct 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. This is a very important scheme within the OPW’s €1 billion flood relief investment programme. It will protect 236 properties and bring much needed relief from the worry and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (1 Oct 2019)

Kevin Moran: In 2018, the Office of Public Works commissioned a review of Visitor Experience in the Phoenix Park, with funding from Fáilte Ireland, in order to understand the current quality of experience for users of the Park and with a view to considering how visitor experience can be improved. The Draft Review document sets out 29 distinct recommendations for the Park including the provision of...