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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres Data (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The following table sets out the position at certain visitor sites where either public carparking or public toilets or both are not provided by OPW.All other Visitor sites within the portfolio have both Toilets and Carparking provided. Site Public Toilets Public Car-parking Comments Charles Fort, Kinsale Yes No Public car-park adjacent to the site Ardfert Cathedral No No Public parking...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Recreational Facilities (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: There are no plans to proceed with the development of a playground at Oldbridge Estate, County Meath. While Planning Permission for a playground was granted in September 2011, it expired in November 2016. The development did not proceed due to a lack of funding resources at the time and a request for a financial contribution from local authority (Meath County Council) was declined.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: Kilkenny County Council has written to the Office of Public Works in relation to the report it commissioned from Arup Engineering on individual property protection to address the flooding problems at Graiguenamanagh and Thomastown. Initial discussions have taken place between the Council and the OPW in relation to the report. The matter will be considered and discussed further between the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (27 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 to 213, inclusive, together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has developed the proposed flood relief scheme for Cork City and upstream to Inniscarra Dam following 11 years of detailed scientific and engineering study and design which has been carried out with the benefit of ongoing and regular public consultation with the general public and other key...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (27 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) carries out a programme of Arterial Drainage Maintenance to a total of 11,500 km of river channel and approximately 730 km of embankments. These maintenance works relate to arterial drainage schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The OPW is required to maintain these designated drainage schemes in proper repair and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: Flood relief works on the Clare River (Claregalway) Flood Relief Scheme, which commenced in June 2016, are being carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The works programme is scheduled for completion by Q3 2019. In recognition of a severe flooding event in the area in 2009, interim flood relief works were completed at Claregalway Bridege and Crushenny in 2012. The following is a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (27 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have been in discussion with Louth County Council in relation to the condition of Westgate House. The Council has agreed to redecorate the façade of the building. The future use of the property is currently being considered in line with OPW stated policy and, upon completion of this review, the issue of the restoration...

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I disagree with the Deputy when he says, "Boxer gets the job done". I went to the Hill of Tara, as requested. I met the local authority, which, along with my Department, has set up a working group. The Deputy should wait for the outcome of the report of that working group, and we will see where we can go from there.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy is well aware that once a scheme is announced, there is an amount of work that goes on around the planning process for the scheme. It takes quite a considerable amount of time. This is working with the local authorities and the relevant bodies and, most importantly, the people in the areas. Deputy Browne is aware that I recently visited Enniscorthy and saw the issues at first...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am fully aware of the hardship, concern and the mental strain of worry that flooding causes people. I assure the Deputy that my Department is working very closely with the local authority to advance the scheme.

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 and 33 together. I was delighted to visit the Hill of Tara recently at the request of public representatives in the area to inspect at first hand the various issues which affect the site and to listen to the various comments on the need for improved facilities there. The Office of Public Works, OPW, has responsibility for the management and maintenance...

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I will first point out to the Deputy that I was in the area looking at flooding issues and I was asked if I would go to the Hill of Tara. I am aware first-hand of what our heritage stands for. I was the first one to give free admission to heritage sites to children under 12. This brought in 47,000 children to visit all our heritage sites. This year I introduced free admission for people...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney flood relief scheme is being progressed by the Office of Public Works, OPW, in conjunction with Wexford County Council. The scheme has been provided for in the OPW multi-annual capital expenditure budgets, and is one of the major schemes financed under the national development plan for the period from 2018 to 2027. Consultants Mott MacDonald are leading on the design of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities, involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities, involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: As you are aware I visited Portrane on 26 January of this year and met with Fingal County Council officials, including the Chief Executive, local representatives and members of the community to discuss this matter. I fully appreciate the serious concerns of the local people and I and the OPW are working with the Council to assist it in finding a proper long term solution to the problems...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Stations (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have undertaken a feasibility study on a site owned by Wexford County Council and this has been approved by the Irish Coast Guard Service. The acquisition of the site by the Commissioners is currently being processed by Wexford County Council. A timeframe for the completion of a building cannot be determined at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities, involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each location,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works (OPW) Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Programme, which is being undertaken by engineering consultants on behalf of the OPW working in partnership with the local authorities, involves the production of predictive flood mapping for each...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Harbours and Piers (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The wall at the pier in question does not come within the responsibility of the Office of Public Works. Responsibility for the pier and its retaining walls most likely rests with Kerry County Council. The Council would be free to undertake works to the pier using its own resources. I understand also that funding for works such as this may be available from the Department of Agriculture,...