Results 741-760 of 1,625 for speaker:Kevin Moran

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (17 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has been requested by An Garda Síochána to progress the reopening of six former Garda Stations including the Station at Bawnboy, Co. Cavan. A brief of requirements for this Station was obtained from An Garda Síochána and a full technical assessment completed. The deliberative process between An Garda Síochána and OPW to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (17 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: Bunnadobber (Moran's Mill) is a National Monument in the care of the Office of Public Works.The following table gives details of expenditure for the last three years.  The bulk of this expenditure relates to pest control, electricity and pay costs.  General maintenance at the site is undertaken by the OPW direct labour force working from the Athenry National Monuments...

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

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) that there are two sites in their ownership in the administrative area of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Rochestown Avenue This site, comprising approximately 1 acre, is located close to the National Rehabilitation Hospital at Rochestown Avenue, Kill O’ the Grange, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.   The site was...

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

Kevin Moran: The strategic review of the visitor experience at the Phoenix Park was commissioned by OPW with grant funding of €300,000 from Fáilte Ireland (accounting for 75% of the cost of the project) and OPW is match funding this with €100,000.  €286,176 has been expended to date on the project.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tax Rebates (11 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by my Office that 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 assets under threat. I would...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I believe the Deputy is aware that one of his colleagues, along with the Minister Deputy Humphreys, has asked me to chair a meeting in the Deputy’s neck of woods on the subject of the question he put to me. I have agreed to that. As soon as we get a date for that meeting, I will him know and we will work together to see how we can solve this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme (10 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: On April 11th2017, the Government agreed the administrative arrangements for a once-off Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme for those primary residential properties that flooded between 4thDecember, 2015 and 13thJanuary, 2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance, targeting aid at those worst affected properties, for which there are no alternative feasible measures. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (10 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that an Office of Public Works (OPW) Property Manager visited the site in March 2019.  The application to remove the burden on the lands of the person referred to by the Deputy is currently being considered by my officials and a decision will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (10 Apr 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: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (10 Apr 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...

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

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently progressing two flood relief schemes in Cork City as follows: - The Blackpool (River Bride) Flood Relief Scheme - The Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme. Following consultation with the public and various stakeholders in the Blackpool area and the subsequent finalisation of the detailed design, the Confirmation Drawings & Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (9 Apr 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works through the Arterial Drainage Acts has submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. The Minister will, over the coming months, undertake an environmental assessment of the proposed scheme. This assessment will be in line with required legislative requirements and will...

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...