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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of the Government Estate including the Garda Stations throughout the country . The Office of Public Works has not been made aware of any problems with the windows at Howth Garda Station and replacement of the windows was not identified as a priority in the 2019 work schedule. The windows will be assessed in the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by Kildare County Council that the closing date for receipt of tenders was the 27th June 2019 and these will be assessed and evaluated over the coming days. The Council envisage that the study of flood risk in the Hazelhatch area will be completed by the end of 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: Further to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 222 of 21 May 2019 regarding the Forensic Science Laboratory Project at the Backweston campus. Delivery of this project is managed by The Office of Public Works. The deadline date for the return of tender was scheduled for end of June. However due to requests from the short-listed tenderers, the return date was extended until 12th July....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has, currently, no plans for the development of a visitor centre at Quin Abbey.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised that Clare County Council submitted an application to the OPW under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for the provision of rock armour to protect against cliff erosion caused by waves and tides at Spanish Point. Following assessment of the application and further to a meeting between OPW and Clare County Council in May 2019, the OPW...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank Senator Burke for raising this matter and I am pleased to provide an update on the Glashaboy flood relief scheme, Glanmire, County Cork. He has raised this matter with me before and I am pleased to say that good progress is being made to advance this much-needed scheme. As the Senator will know, the locations identified in this scheme include Sallybrook Industrial Estate, Hazelwood...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I appreciate that the temperature is rising and the sun is shining today. However, I always say regarding people who have been affected by flooding and suffered the consequences of floodwater hitting their radiators, one is always only three days away from flooding. When a new Garda station is announced seven years could elapse before there is a brick on the ground. It is incredible the...

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

Kevin Moran: A pre-feasibility study into the flooding issues in Ballinhassig has been completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and has identified a preferred option for the area. Further assessment of the environmental impacts is currently being reviewed to inform the planning process, after which the project will progress to planning and detailed design. While it is not possible to provide a...

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

Kevin Moran: Nenagh Castle has already been fully conserved and is open to the public, so no further investment is therefore required in the historic building in the short term. The question of rehabilitation and adaptation of the nearby two derelict houses on Pearse St. is currently under review in the context of future tourism development of the entire historic town quarter and once an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (3 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out refurbishment works valued at greater than €5000 in seven Garda Stations in the Roscommon Longford Division in 2018 and 2019. Details of these works are given in the table. All of these works are complete and included works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Garda Station...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report Stage (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: Before I came into the Dáil three years ago, I met so many people out there. I came in here with no legal background in bringing forward legislation but when I met so many people who found themselves in mortgage arrears, I felt I had to do something. I came in here to get the support of the House, not only on this Bill but on my previous Bill, and I thank each and every Member from the...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report Stage (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: There is a danger that the amendment will create uncertainty in relation to the scope of the Bill. The current wording is based on the wording in section 2(2) of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2013. Amending this provision in the manner suggested could create confusion as to the scope of the existing section 2(2) of the 2013 Act.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report Stage (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I intend to take amendments Nos. 3 and 4 together. The Government is opposing these amendments. The intention behind the amendments is unclear and seems to be based on the desire that the Bill should have retrospective effect. Amendment No. 3 proposes the insertion of "any proceedings brought by a mortgagee, irrespective of when the mortgage was created". I consider the amendment...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report Stage (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I appreciate from where the Deputies are coming. While I understand what Deputy Ó Laoghaire is seeking to do, this Bill has been three years in the making. Many Deputies have stated that the Government has been slow to act and help people who are in mortgage arrears. This Bill addresses that issue. As Deputy O'Callaghan stated, the amendment would delay the Bill. If we are lucky and...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report Stage (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Government is opposing this amendment. The basic objective of the Bill is to provide adequate protections for people in mortgage arrears in respect of their principal private residences. This amendment will not help such people in any way for the simple reason that receivers are not appointed to principal private residences. In this case, as there is no rental income from principal...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Report Stage (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

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

Kevin Moran: The implementation of the Clare River (Claregalway) Flood Relief Scheme has been ongoing over the last three years with the works being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) direct labour force. However, in recognition of the significant flooding problems in the area it was agreed to proceed with advance interim measures to reduce flood risk and by 2012 the following remedial works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (2 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works carry out refurbishment works on State property on a regular basis to meet new requirements as they arise.  Also, as building services and fit outs reach end of life, properties are targeted for refurbishment.  This form of retrofitting would also upgrade the property to meet modern standards in terms of the Building Regulations and energy...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme forms an advanced part of the overall Limerick City & Environs Flood Relief Scheme. Following severe flooding in Limerick City in February 2014, a commitment to funding both temporary and permanent flood defence works was given by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to Limerick City and County Council (LCCC). Funding was provided by the Office...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) programme, the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State, culminated with the launch of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans on 3 May 2018. These Plans proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already completed and the 33 major schemes within the existing capital works programme of...