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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that an application has been submitted by Limerick City and 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 shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The statutory authority of the Commissioners of Public Works or its agents to undertake dredging operations as part of drainage or flood relief schemes as necessary derives from the Ministerial consent for such schemes under Section 7 of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945* and from Section 37 of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945* in relation to the maintenance of such schemes in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the small car-park serving the sites at Cahergal and Leacanabuaile Forts is under the care of the Office of Public Works.  OPW is already aware of the bus and car-parking issues here and it is accepted that the area no longer serves the needs of people visiting these sites.  In the past, a number of possible re-configurations were considered for the area...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am pleased to say that good progress has been made on the implementation of new flood relief schemes in County Donegal since I announced, in May 2018, 29 Flood Risk Management Plans for all the main river basins.  These Plans identified a total of 118 flood relief projects to protect the main flood risk areas throughout the country, 15 of which are in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: A key-holding agreement is in place with a representative of the local community who has agreed to open St Colmcille's House, Kells, to the public at certain times daily and at the specific request of larger groups who may wish to visit outside of these times. This arrangement is in place for a trial period until the 31st December 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: Arterial Drainage maintenance works relate to Arterial Drainage Schemes completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The Brosna Drainage Scheme is a maintainable scheme under this Act. Maintenance work on this scheme was carried out by OPW staff during May and June 2018 and involved removing all blockages on the OPW maintainable channel that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. In relation to coastal protection/erosion generally, it is a matter in the first instance for local authorities to identify and prioritise problems along their coastlines and, if a viable solution is available, they may undertake works using their own resources or, if necessary, apply for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review, which was on display in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, was commissioned to examine how visitors currently experience the facilities on offer within the Phoenix Park. The purpose of this review was to identify areas for potential future enhancement of the Phoenix Park that would improve the visitor experience for all...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review has been on display at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and a comprehensive Executive Summary online since 19th March 2019. The period for observations was extended and concluded on the 29th May 2019 resulting in a ten-week period for observations. It should be noted that this document...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (11 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 heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others.  As is typical of such large portfolios, there will always be a number of properties, at any given time, that are vacant.  The majority of the properties currently...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Athea, Co. Limerick, was one of 300 areas that were believed to be at significant flood risk, 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 relief...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Preparations (29 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has spent €7,806,963 to date on acquiring and developing physical infrastructure for use at Dublin Port, Rosslare Europort and Dublin Airport as a consequence of Brexit.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Programme for Government included for the reopening of a number of closed Garda Stations (6) throughout the country, including Ballinspittle Garda Station, Co. Cork. OPW is currently completing the tender documents for the necessary works at this Station. Tenders will be invited over the coming weeks following which the tenders will be assessed and a contract awarded. It is expected that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm the Office of Public Works have undertaken works relating to refurbishment, renovation or maintenance of facilities in twelve Garda Stations in County Laois in 2018/19. Details are included below and incorporate works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Garda Station Description of current/planned works. 2018 € 2019 (to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flooding Data (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Government has provided €1 billion for investment in flood risk management measures over the coming decade. The details of this investment were announced by Minister Moran with Mr. Leo Varadkar TD, An Taoiseach on 3rdMay 2018, at the launch of the Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs). These Plans are the output from the largest study of flood risk ever undertaken by the State,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Remedial repair works were carried out by the Office of Public Works on the 20th May 2019 to the sluice at Ardcanaught, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. The sluice is now fully operational again.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that there are no plans, at this time, to transfer the property to another public body. Following the closure of the Garda station on Roche’s Road, Wexford on the 22ndSeptember 2017 the Office of Public Works (OPW) sought alternative State use for the property. There is no Central Government requirement for accommodation in the former...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: River Basin Management Plans (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of the Brosna Drainage Scheme and during maintenance works in May/June 2018, all blockages were removed from the OPW’s maintainable section of channels. The area referred to by the Deputy is further upstream of the maintainable channel and does not fall within the remit of the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts....

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Deputies for their support. I recognise the points they have made. It is said that the Government is not doing anything. Deputy O'Callaghan spoke about the legislation introduced by Deputy Michael McGrath before Christmas. The Government supported that Bill. I was in this job for less than two years when I introduced this legislation. Many a person in this House has brought...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A and 149.