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

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works did not carry out any major refurbishment works to Coolock or Raheny Garda Stations during the years in question. OPW did carry out maintenance, mechanical and electrical works at these Stations as well as some minor elective works funded by An Garda Síochána. The value of these works are included in the table below. Refurbishment of Garda Stations ...

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

Kevin Moran: The Garda Capital Investment Programme 2016-2021 which was announced by the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works on 21 October 2015 does not include the upgrade, extension or refurbishment of the Garda Station at Coolock. There are currently no plans to extend Coolock Garda Station however the Office of Public Works intend to refurbish...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for engaging with my office. As she knows, it was open to engaging with her.Further engagement with the European Central Bank, ECB, is under consideration. A decision on this matter will be taken as soon as possible. I am thankful for the support of the Senators for what I am trying to do. It is a very short Bill. We will work with the ECB as we have been doing. As...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Minister and I will work with the ECB. I know the issues that Senator Ruane is describing. We are working as a team to make sure that we get this Bill through the House and onto the Statute Book to help people in that position. If we have to go further, there is nothing stopping me or anybody else from adding to this Bill at a later stage. I have travelled throughout the country,...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I could give the Senator a long-winded and detailed response but I would rather get back to him. I understand where he is coming from. As I said earlier, the core of the Bill is section 3. The matter the Senator raises is for another day and another extension to a Bill. At the moment we are all beating up vulture funds. Everyone has their own term for them. As I said at the outset, I am...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: Very well.

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank all the Senators for their support, not just in the Seanad but in respect of bringing forward this Bill at an earlier stage. I thank my colleagues in the Department of Justice and Equality, particularly the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, who has been very helpful. I would also like to thank my own adviser, Mr. Eugene Deering, as well as Dr. Padraic Kenna and Julie Sadlier, who helped me...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (3 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995.   The sluice gates referred to by the Deputy forms part of the River Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme for which the OPW has maintenance responsibility. Staff from the OPW inspected the sluices in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Phoenix Park (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I do not know to what side of the park the Deputy is referring. We now have a plan for the next 25 years but the Deputy claimed we are doing nothing. When we put forward a plan-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Phoenix Park (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I did not interrupt the Deputy. I visited the centre on three occasions over the past two weekends. I have seen at first hand how the OPW gave the people proper consultation. We extended the process by two weeks and allowed for submissions until the end of next month. The Deputy claimed people cannot download the proposals. She is well aware that all people have to do is press a button.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Phoenix Park (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy herself got a tour of the visitor centre twice, meaning she is aware of what is involved.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Phoenix Park (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: She is very good at accusing us here. She has her people she can to talk to. I did exactly what the Deputy asked, namely, I extended the consultation process. There is no comparing Dublin with the rest of Ireland. This park is for the people of Ireland. I want to set out a plan for the next 25 years which will make the park attractive for the people of Ireland and international...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Phoenix Park (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: The first time we get a good facility put in place for the people of Dublin, the Deputy is criticising it. Shame on her.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Phoenix Park (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: We gave the opportunity for consultation and extended the time for it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Phoenix Park (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: If the Deputy’s party came back to this side of the House, it could do it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Phoenix Park (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Phoenix Park is Europe's largest city park, comprising 1,752 acres. It was first opened to the public in 1747 as a place of enjoyment for all the citizens of Dublin. Today, the park is enjoyed by 10 million local, national and international visitors each year. It plays a central role in the life of Dublin city. It is a sanctuary from the city, an important sports, recreation and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) received an enquiry from local Gardaí about developing the parking facilities at the Garda Station in question. A quotation for the work was provided to Garda Estate Management (GEM), which must approve funding before the work can be scheduled by OPW for delivery. GEM have confirmed the proposed car park remains under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW consider that the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre is the best, most centrally located venue for a public exhibition of information in respect of the 'Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review.'  For those who are not in a position to review the exhibition in person, the executive summary of the report and a pdf of the exhibition materials are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that Fingal County Council is leading on this issue, as 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 OPW, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (2 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: Strategic policy responsibility for the coast, including coastal erosion, is a matter for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Local Authorities are responsible for the management of the coastline, including response to coastal erosion risk within their administrative areas.