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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: As of today, there are 90 schemes on which we are working with local authorities. Some of them have started, while some are in the planning pipeline. To reiterate what I said: there will be no delays, but there could, as the Deputy said, be delays because of planning issues. For example, I was hoping to be in Cork, with work started and machines on site, at the end of last year, but that...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: In taking up this role I knew that there was not enough money available on day one. I went looking for €1 billion from my colleague and the line Minister which I achieved. It works out at €100 million a year. Three years ago we were spending nothing in response to the need identified. The Government is fully committed to delivering schemes for the people and there will be no...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: In May 2018 I launched 29 Flood Risk Management Plans for all the main river basins identifying a total of 118 flood relief projects to protect the main flood risk areas throughout the country. These Plans and projects are a key part of the overall flood risk management strategy set out in the National Development Plan 2017 - 2028 involving total investment of almost €1 billion over...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The former Garda station at Camp, Co. Kerry is currently not for sale. As part of the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Office of Public Works (OPW) was requested not to dispose of any further 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works, working with Garda Estate Management, has identified options for the upgrade of Tubercurry Garda Station. A decision on the approval and prioritisation of these works is a matter for An Garda Síochána in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 161 together. Corbally – Limerick City & Environs Flood Relief Scheme (FRS) The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) recommends progressing the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Limerick City & Environs, which includes the Corbally area. This work will involve detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, hold and manage a large and diverse property portfolio which includes office accommodation, heritage properties, visitor centres and Garda Stations. The Commissioner of Public Works adhere to a policy on property acquisition and disposal which is set down in DPER Circular 17/2016 - Policy for Property Acquisition and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (5 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. There are a number of complex title issues associated with these...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Programme for Government included for the re-opening of a number of closed Garda Stations (6) throughout the country, including Rush Garda Station, Co. Dublin.  The Office of Public Works (OPW) has undertaken an assessment of all the Stations identified in this 'pilot programme', and based on the Garda Síochána 'brief of requirements' received, has advised them on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coastal Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for raising the matter and I am pleased to provide an update. The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has overall responsibility for Government policy on coastal strategy.Local authorities lead on identifying works to protect the coast in their respective areas. The primary objective of Government policy on coastal protection is to ensure that, in areas...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coastal Protection (20 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Senator has raised this with matter me a number of times and I have given it considerable attention in order to deliver the project. I know what Spanish Point means, not just for tourism but for people who live there and who need to be protected in their homes and villages. I assure the Senator that everything is being done by my office and the local authorities to deliver on this as...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank all Senators for the warm welcome that the Bill has received in this House and I am deeply honoured that it has now passed all Stages in the Oireachtas. As I mentioned on the previous occasion, I was honoured to be elected as an Independent Deputy some three years ago to represent the people of Longford-Westmeath and to go into Government. Throughout my political life, I have tried...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am presenting this Bill on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality. It deals with sentencing for sexual offences. I look forward to hearing the contributions of Senators on it. I am particularly pleased to have the opportunity to introduce this legislation to the House because it deals, in part, with legislative proposals I brought forward as a Private Member to introduce...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Judicial Council Bill is due to introduce a sentencing committee. The Minister is proposing that it is given the power to draw up sentencing guidelines. On penalties for incest, brought up by my good friend, Senator Conway, the issue arose during Report Stage of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015, which intended to increase the penalties for incest committed by females up to a...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am delighted, as a new Minister of State, to be bringing forward this legislation on Second Stage. It is on the final leg of its journey towards becoming legislation and I appreciate the Senator's comments. Indeed, I appreciate the comments and support of all the Senators who have contributed today. I also thank my own Department and the Department of Justice and Equality, the officials...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senators for their kind words and look forward to taking their amendments.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: I will get back to the Senator on that.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (12 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: As Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, OPW, and flood relief, I welcome the opportunity to come before this committee to discuss the functions of the OPW and its 2019 gross allocation of just under €467 million. Within this allocation, programme A, which relates to flood risk management,...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (12 Feb 2019)

Kevin Moran: My Department has received no information on funding from the Cabinet. However, it has been widely flagged that a number of Departments have been asked about cutbacks in allocations. The information given to my Department is that a figure of €3 million is with the Cabinet, but I have received no information back on it. We have no role whatsoever in the children's hospital project....