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

Kevin Moran: Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, was one of 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk nationally, and hence assessed as part of the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State. The CFRAM Programme culminated with the launch of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans on 3 May 2018, and proposed 118 new outline flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Preparations (25 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: All of the required infrastructure in Dublin Port is in place and is ready to be operationalised in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Temporary infrastructure is in place in Rosslare Harbour and ready to be operationalised. Enhanced inspection facilities are being developed and will be in place by October 2019. Works are ongoing to provide permanent infrastructure in Dublin Airport and this...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I was looking at my data this morning and 95 schemes to protect those people who are most vulnerable to flooding are under way at present. That number will tell the Deputy what this Government has done over the last ten years and, in particular, over the last three years. It is a lot of schemes. I have met people and travelled right around the country. I have seen where flood defences,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I have always worked in the interest of everybody out there. I have let every Member here, regardless of party, know when I was visiting, protecting, or bringing money to his or her area. I am somewhat taken aback by the Deputy's remark that if it was not for Brexit he would be gone out of here. A statement like that is not fair to the ordinary members of the public. It is unfair. People...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy will acknowledge the Office of Public Works, OPW, has no responsibility for oversight or regulation of the insurance industry in relation to flood risk insurance, or to insurance matters generally. The Government’s strategy is that in return for its investment in flood defence schemes in the most at-risk communities, households and businesses should be able to access flood...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: Following the closure of the Garda station on Roche's Road, Wexford, on 22 September 2017 the OPW sought alternative State use for the property. There is no central government requirement for accommodation in the former Garda station and no alternative State requirement for the property has materialised following engagement with Wexford County Council, the Health Service Executive, HSE, and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy referred to the closure of the old Garda station. I was there for the opening of the new Garda station. It was a proud day for Wexford and a proud day for the Government, which supplied the resources for a new state-of-the-art station. I have been working on the issue of the old Garda station. Deputy Howlin and others have approached me about this matter. We have sought...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I do not agree that the OPW has allowed the building to decline. We are seeking an alternative user to take over that building. We are working on this. As I pointed out earlier, several Deputies have come to me with different ideas and approaches. I have worked with them. We have not been able to get anybody to take that building. St. Brigid's Day Care Centre is now interested. We are...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: Is the Chair implying that Deputies were bold yesterday?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 37 together. I am happy to say that the Office of Public Works and Donegal County Council have been working constructively to address flooding issues across Donegal and I am very satisfied with the progress that has been made on the implementation of new flood relief schemes in the County since I announced, in May 2018, 29 Flood Risk Management...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The capital allocation for Flood Risk Management in the 2019 Vote of the Office of Public Works (OPW) was originally €76.127 million, but was subsequently reduced to €73.127 million in a reallocation in relation to the National Children’s Hospital. Expenditure on this particular subhead is currently running at just over €11million. This figure does not take into...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is highly conscious that the iconic heritage sites in State care play a significant role in attracting tourists to Ireland and accordingly the Office already has a strong focus on a multifaceted approach to the promotion of these sites in partnership with other stakeholders including the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht, Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Promotion (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: Currently, the OPW sells Heritage Cards through a number of channels, the primary ones being by telephone from its Visitor Services administration centre and at its Guided visitor sites around the country.Cards are valid for 1 year from the date of first use and are offered in a number of categories: - Adult  (€40) - Senior  (€30) - Child (12 - 18) ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Wildlife Data (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Phoenix Park Conservation Management Plan, published in 2011, a habitat survey was undertaken on behalf of the Office Public Works. This Conservation Management Plan, along with various surveys are available on the Phoenix Park website A variety of surveys have been undertaken in the Phoenix Park on behalf of the OPW over the years generating detailed inventories of wildlife...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: It is assumed that the Question relates to the planned works on the graveyard perimeter wall. Works at the north- west section at the entrance to the graveyard are now complete as is most of the west wall section. Conservation works on the south wall are due to commence shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works, together with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána are working closely in delivering the Government approved Garda Capital Plan 2016-2021. While no new premises are listed for Co. Meath, significant works are in the development stage for Navan Garda Station to include a new cell block, custody facilities and additional...

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

Kevin Moran: During the observation period, which ran from 19th March 2019 until 31st May 2019, one thousand, five hundred and twelve (1,512) comments were submitted to the Office of Public Works in respect of the Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review. OPW is now engaged in a detailed process of reviewing all of these comments and observations. It is not possible at this stage to say when...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (20 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that an application has been submitted by Cork County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for a project at the location mentioned in the deputy’s question. This application is currently being assessed and the Council will be advised of the outcome when complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (19 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: Officials in my Department have informed me that correspondence from the legal representatives of the person referred to by the deputy has been received recently. This correspondence is being considered and a response will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (19 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio, which ranges from office accommodation to visitor centres, Garda stations, among others. The acquisition of property is subject to a range of factors including the suitability of a property to meet a particular requirement. At present, the Commissioners of Public Works have no...