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

Kevin Moran: Since I took up ministerial office a year and a half ago, a number of issues regarding the Garda were outlined. I for one know exactly the conditions under which some gardáí work. The Government has set out to reopen six pilot projects and they are now on the way.

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

Kevin Moran: The works have started-----

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

Kevin Moran: -----on the reopening of three headquarters. Works are taking place on planning with respect to the public private partnerships. I am fully aware of what the Government has committed to and the conditions under which gardaí are working. I am working closely with the gardaí in Mullingar to address their needs. The Deputy will be aware we faced a similar problem in the Longford...

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

Kevin Moran: The Deputy has been long enough in the House to know that one cannot simply flick one's fingers and have something happen overnight.

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

Kevin Moran: We have to explore the options and I will personally revert to the Deputy when I get the outcome of that process.

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

Kevin Moran: I thank the Deputy for raising this question. The Government’s strategy is that as the return on its investment on flood defence schemes in the most at-risk communities, households and businesses should be able to access flood insurance. The provision of insurance cover, the level of premiums charged and the policy terms applied are a matter for individual insurers. The Deputy...

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

Kevin Moran: I acknowledge what the Deputy said about the good work my Department and the local authorities do, and I also recognise that. Earlier this year thanks to my colleague on my right, the Minister for Finance, I secured €1 billion for the protection of the people's property, 95% of whom will have their property protected as a result of putting in place of flood defences over the next ten...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I could not agree with the Deputy's comments more but I advise that we are coming to budget times in local authorities and, where local authorities have issues with regard to cutbacks, they know that I and the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, have money at our disposal. If they apply for the schemes, they should have backup funding. They are in areas with coastal erosion. They fully...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Deputy for raising this important topic. My colleague, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, has overall responsibility for Government policy on coastal strategy and local authorities on identifying works to protect the coast in their respective areas. My office, through the minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme,...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I did not know he was as good at running as that.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Minister should keep going. He is flying.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I will take that 100%.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Budget Statement 2019 (9 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I love it.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: 10 o’clock I thank Deputy Sherlock. We will take those points into consideration. This Bill is aimed at the serial sexual offenders who ignore all rehabilitation efforts, who remain a constant public danger and who are a menace to men, women and children in society. This issue was raised with me some time ago by a constituent of mine, Debbie Cole, who suffered the severe...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (3 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I will give way.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: That is no problem.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: It has been a long week.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2018)

Kevin Moran: I thank all Deputies for speaking on this Bill. I also thank my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, for allowing me to sum on up on this important Bill. This Government Bill originates from a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by me and introduced to the Dáil in May 2017. In July 2017, it was announced the Government would be drafting its own...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2018)

Kevin Moran: My Department, along with other Departments, is working closely with Met Éireann. Staff have been appointed and more will be appointed, but there is no easy solution. High-quality and trained people are required, and it takes time. It will take five years. There is no point in saying we will throw money at it and there will be staff on the ground. That is not possible. In...