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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I note that Deputies Clare Daly and Wallace have indicated their opposition to sections 4 and 5. The sections set out presumptive minimum sentences for repeat sex offenders and form the key provision of this Bill, as provided for by the House on Second Stage. In opposing these sections the Deputies are essentially opposed to the core principle of the Bill. These provisions will apply only...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: The key issue is that there are repeat and serial sex offenders. Deputy Wallace is well aware that there is a clear separation of powers. The courts have always had discretion in sentencing, in which we cannot interfere. However, the Oireachtas can introduce laws to express its revulsion at repeat sex offenders. The Government makes no apology for trying to protect citizens, in particular...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have listened to and taken on board the Deputy's views and will come back on some of them. Reference was made to Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, in particular. I have met a number of people who are looking for this legislation. I continue to support them, as does the Government. We are working with them and this legislation will go a long way towards helping them.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address and that local authorities may carry out flood mitigation works using their own resources. The OPW operates a minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme to provide funding to local authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am fully aware of the issue but the local authority can apply through the minor works scheme for funding to carry out a study. The Deputy said that nothing has happened two years on, but that is not down to my Department. It is a matter for the local authority to make an application to the scheme. If the criteria are met, it will be funded. It is up to the local authority to do that....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I was clear that the application must meet the criteria in the minor works scheme. If it meets those, the funding is there. However, the criteria must be met. I am one Minister of State who has gone around the country to see flooding at first hand in every constituency, including the Deputy's. I am very much to the forefront in saying that if an application meets the criteria, we will...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am here as Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to present a proposal for a Supplementary Estimate of €20 million for the Office of Public Works, OPW. The Supplementary Estimate will bring the 2018 net Estimate for the Vote to €424.214 million. The gross Supplementary...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: Work is ongoing and to be completed in the summer of 2019. There are works being carried out, but the refurbishment work on the electrics in different areas of Leinster House is the reason we require some of the supplemental money.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: This is the biggest event that took place in Europe. We are talking about the Phoenix Park but we must take the other areas visited by the Pope into consideration. Let us take Knock, which I visited, and the Phoenix Park. A total of 4,000 people worked to make this site available for the Pope's visit. Can we learn from how the ticketing was organised? Yes, we can but the OPW was given a...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: There were 1,000 media staff in one location and there were stewards, etc., at different locations. They had to be catered for. There were also more than 100 people operating cameras and televising this for audiences around the world.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am not upset.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: It goes to tender.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: No, I cannot add anything. The Deputy may wish to raise matters related to the Defence Forces with the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, as they are not matters for the OPW.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: This was all very well looked over by the Committee of Public Accounts as well, in fairness.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I would just point out that this is the first time since 2004 that we brought a Supplementary Estimate in here. We have brought in the headline figures and fully appreciate that if the members want a detailed breakdown, we will do that.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (13 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I visited this area recently and am aware of the issues in this location, as well as the excellent work that has been undertaken by Meath County Council in Laytown. I am advised that, in the first instance, the management of problems of coastal protection in the area indicated remains a matter for Meath County Council. Following the severe storms of Winter 2013/2014, the Government...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: Would that not be great?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (24 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I acknowledge the Deputy's comments, but I must also acknowledge the work that has been done and the increase in insurance coverage. Everyone wants to beat insurers with a stick, but after working with them and giving them the information they require, they are now stepping up to the mark. I would like to see it happen faster, but I must also acknowledge that, by working with them, we are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (24 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Deputy for raising this question. In order to advance the necessary funding an exercise has to be completed by the Garda estate management, the Office of Public Works and the Department of Justice and Equality. Regarding the current accommodation shortage issues, there are two options to be explored further. One involves alternative accommodation to be sourced in a suitable...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (24 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am fully aware of the issues regarding Mullingar Garda station. I can assure the Deputy I am working closely with the different Departments within my own area and I am working with the Minister, Deputy Flanagan. I advise the Deputy that people from the architectural service visited the station on 9 October 2018. It was clearly set out by it what is required, and what is being sought, in...