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

Kevin Moran: The Capital Investment Plan for An Garda Síochána (AGS) 2016 -2021, includes for the provision of a Property Exhibits Management Store (PEMS) at Drogheda Garda Station. It is also proposed to provide additional locker room facilities. The deliberative process regarding the brief of requirements and scope of works between the Office of Public Works and AGS is now completed and...

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

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is still considering the uses that will be accommodated on this site that would allow full flexibility on the future potential uses of the lands owned by the State at the Knockmay, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. OPW also confirmed that no decision had been made as to the specific uses that will be accommodated on the site.

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

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works are the registered owners of the properties contained in Folios WX22940F and WX21417F. These properties known as Government Offices, Anne Street, Wexford currently accommodate the Office of the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. These Government Offices are not contained within Raymond Corish and...

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

Kevin Moran: In preparation for the Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2018 in the Phoenix Park, a number of historic Park gates were removed for health and safety reasons to ensure the safe and free movement of people attending the Mass and vehicles associated with the event on Sunday 26 August. As part of the project plan for the event for the temporary removal and reinstatement of the gates under...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019. I have worked closely with the Minister to bring this Bill before the Oireachtas and I look forward to our discussion of its provisions here today. The principal objective of this Bill is to provide further...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank all Senators for their contributions and I am particularly thankful for the support from Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, as well as Senators from the partners in government, Fine Gael. I am no different from anybody else in the House and I travelled the length of Longford and Westmeath trying to get into Dáil Éireann and saw so many people who found themselves in so...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (27 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: Under the current Garda Capital Programme 2016-2021, the Office of Public Works proposes to provide a Property and Exhibits Management Stores (PEMS) at Tallaght Garda Station. It is also planned to carry out minor refurbishment works on the ground floor toilet accommodation later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (27 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. The information requested is being compiled and will be addressed directly to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (27 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the works which the Office of Public Works (OPW) carried out in constructing the Fermoy flood relief scheme did not interfere with the weir in Fermoy in any way and did not undermine the structure of the weir, or result in any damage to property. The OPW does not have any responsibility for the weir. The Fermoy North and South flood relief schemes involved very little...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249 and 270 together. The Casino at Marino is a designated National Monument. It was necessary for the Office of Public Works, with the consent of the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, to close the Casino to undertake emergency electrical remedial works. Additional conservation issues with the fabric of the building were subsequently...

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

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is at an advanced stage of planning and design. It is planned to proceed to formal Exhibition as required under the Arterial Drainage Acts (ADA) in Quarter 2. Following this, if the scheme proposals are generally well received, the design will be finalised and all required documentation will be submitted to the Minister for Public...

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

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 268 together. The Office of Public Works has submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation as required under the Arterial Drainage Act. In all such cases, the Minister is required to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and, in this regard, will...

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

Kevin Moran: The Flood Risk Management Plans published on 3rd May 2018 set out the measures proposed to address flood risk nationally over the 10 year period 2018 - 2027, and include 19 new flood relief schemes to protect towns in the River Shannon River catchment, in addition to the scheme already underway in Athlone. Twelve of these projects have now been prioritised for implementation, as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The following table schedules car spaces that are located at State-owned properties in Dublin 7 and 8. The spaces are primarily assigned for State use and, as such, the Commissioners of Public Works are not receiving rent for those spaces. The spaces are managed and controlled by the occupants of the properties. Location Property Name Occupant No of Spaces DUBLIN 07 Bridewell Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Building Regulations (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: For many years there was only one supplier of cell windows in Ireland. There are now two OPW approved cell windows suppliers. Both window suppliers have been tested to CWCT TN-76 – EN 14019or the equivalent to I.I.R.S./Eolas 1987 to a minimum strength of 10 Nm. The approved suppliers have undertaken a rigorous process for approval. The cell windows are made up of three components,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Road Projects (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: In 2017 the Office of Public Works (OPW) carried out extensive flood defence refurbishment works in the townlands of Gurrane and Callinafercy, Co. Kerry. Roads adjoining the sites experienced accelerated deterioration as a result importing quantities of subsoil material in rigid trucks. Following discussion with Kerry County Council engineers, the OPW agreed to pay €12,500 towards...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: Following an incident involving a member of the public in the area identified, temporary measures, including the erection of temporary fencing, were taken to reduce the ongoing risk to members of the public. Following a review a permanent solution has been identified with works due to commence in the coming weeks.

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

Kevin Moran: The Flood Risk Management Plans published on 3rd May 2018 did not include any measures for new flood relief capital projects in Co. Westmeath. However a major flood relief scheme for Athlone was already underway at that time and continues to be progressed by Westmeath County Council with funding and direct labour provided by the Office of Public Works. The following summarises in tabular...

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

Kevin Moran: The information requested is being compiled and will be addressed directly to the Deputy in due course.

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

Kevin Moran: 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, being commissioned by Kildare County Council, is carrying out a detailed...