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

Kevin Moran: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I am pleased to introduce the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019 in this House following its passage through the Seanad and I look forward to our discussion of its provisions here. I was very pleased with the strong support for the Bill from all sides in the Seanad...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Office of Public Works (OPW) was requested not to dispose of any closed Garda stations pending the outcome of two reviews of closed Garda stations. The first review identified six closed Garda stations for reopening and the second review, published on the 21stDecember 2018, did not identify any further closed Garda stations for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: There has been no change of policy regarding the use of lodges in the Phoenix Park.  There are a number of dwellings in the Phoenix Park that are currently vacant due to their poor condition.  The OPW has recently commenced a programme of refurbishment of some of these properties in order to protect and preserve their historic value as part of the Phoenix Park estate.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: There are a number of aesthetic and practical considerations involved in deciding whether floodlighting of particular sites is either feasible or appropriate.  The nearby availability of a power source, cost, rural light pollution and the appropriateness of floodlighting isolated sites must all be taken into account. The general policy of the Office of Public Works, guided by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Signage on public roads, including the main street of Doneraile and all approach roads to Doneraile, is a matter for the local authority, in this case Cork County Council. The Office of Public Works has no role in the provision of signage on public roads.  Nevertheless, OPW is available to discuss signage relating to Doneraile Estate with the Council if that can be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Functions (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Under Section 28(2) of the State Property Act, 1954, land vested in or held in trust for a body corporate immediately prior to its dissolution, (other than land held by such body in trust for another person) becomes property of the State in the person of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.  The interest acquired by the Minister is described as a defeasible interest as it may...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together. The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) grant licences to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) who hold a Mobile Telecommunications Licence to provide Mobile Telephone Services.   A standard licence agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which MNOs are permitted to locate on OPW property. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Further to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 10 April 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 is scheduled for end of June. Subsequently, tender assessment will take place during Q3 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the Hazelhatch area of Celbridge, County Kildare was assessed as part of the Eastern Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study. The Flood Risk Management Plans identified the need for a further study of the area to help identify any feasible option to manage the existing flood risk.  This further study is being commissioned by Kildare County Council. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: 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 Office of Public Works (OPW), for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat.  Discussions are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: 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 Office of Public Works (OPW), for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat.  I am advised by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (16 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Number of Heritage Cards sold in 2017, 2018 and 2019 (verified 2019 figures only available up to 31/3/19) 2017 2018 1/1/19 – 31/3/19 Total 14,683 14,268 1,312

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (16 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation, management and presentation of: - approximately 1,000 National Monuments that are in State ownership or guardianship at 768 locations - 32 other significant Historic Properties. The conservation and presentation of these sites to the public involves a range of activities including major and minor conservation projects, ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (16 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm the Office of Public Works have works relating to refurbishment, renovation or updating of facilities, undergoing or planned, in seven Garda Stations in County Kildare. 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. Clane GS Minor fabric repairs to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (16 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) carries out a programme of Arterial Drainage Maintenance to a total of 11,500 km of river channel and approximately 730 km of embankments nationally. These maintenance works relate to arterial drainage schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. However, the area in question is not within the Arterial Drainage Maintenance...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (14 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works initiated the provision of online booking facilities at Heritage Visitor sites within its remit in 2016. Currently, the following sites have online facilities: - Kilmainham Goal - Dublin Castle - Clonmacnoise - Brú na Bóinne (incorporating Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Newgrange and Knowth.)* - Castletown House - Farmleigh House - Ionad...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (14 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: In December 2017, the Government agreed to the revised boundary proposed by the Cork Implementation Oversight Group (oversight group), following on from the report of the Expert Advisory Group, issued in April 2017. The Expert Advisory Group recommended the extension of Cork City area into the current administrative area of Cork County Council. The Local Government Act 2019 established the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (14 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has one relevant open competition panel for General Operative Band 2 level. The position with regard to applicants who indicated a preference for a midlands area is that one person has been appointed to a midlands position. The order of placement on the panel was followed in making that appointment.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (14 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is managing the delivery of the new Forensic Science Laboratory at the Backweston campus. The Deputy should be aware that enabling works for Forensic Science Ireland that commenced in October 2017 have now been completed. However, due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, the merging of the Garda Technical Bureau with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (14 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has undertaken and completed the required external maintenance and enabling works at Rush Garda Station. Pricing documents are currently being prepared for the reopening works and it is expected that the building will be ready for handover to An Garda Síochána in the third quarter of 2019.