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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (20 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Casino Marino is closed for an extensive programme of safety upgrade works which is underway at present. There is an area of land to the North West of the Casino Park which is in the ownership of Dublin City Council. I presume that this is the area referred to by the Deputy.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (8 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am guided by Senators. I am delighted to be here today to finish the debate, and flooding is a major issue around the country. For every Member in this and the other House, there are constituents who are worried and concerned about it. As some Senators have said, when we hear of rain and commentators on television speaking about flooding, alarms can be raised in everybody's mind, none...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (8 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I will go ahead so. A number of Senators raised questions relating to climate change. It is a major concern for each and every one of us and it faces us on the doorsteps. Some politicians want to ignore it but I was very impressed coming here as so many Senators spoke about climate change, both on the previous day and today. We must all deal with climate change; we cannot ignore it. It...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (8 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: Those are all the questions that were put to me and I will finish there. I would be glad to update the House at any time that it wants me in here but I would say to every Member in the House that nobody is working more sincerely with the people of this country and every local authority to deliver on flooding issues than me. The issue is close to my heart and I know it is close to that of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (8 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has recently completed refurbishment to the property referred to by the deputy. Works were completed in December 2017 and the station handed over to An Garda Síochana.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (8 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO) have now completed the acquisition and taken possession of the preferred site for this project. The site is the former National Irish Bank building at Main Street, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (8 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The River Deel (Crossmolina) Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in conjunction with Mayo County Council and consultants Ryan Hanley. Currently, Site Investigations into the preferred route for a channel diversion upstream of the town are underway. This follows detailed hydrogeological studies to determine the ground conditions, along with various...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (8 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: Flood Relief Projects The following Flood Relief Projects are currently under development in County Wexford. Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in conjunction with Wexford County Council. Consultants Mott Mc Donald are leading on the design of the flood defences element, with Roughan...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (8 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Government’s strategy is that in return to its investment on flood defence schemes in the most at risk communities, households and businesses should be able to access flood insurance. While the Office of Public Works has no responsibility for oversight or regulation of the insurance industry in relation to flood risk insurance, or to insurance matters generally, the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 to 107, inclusive, together. On April 11th 2017, the Government agreed the administrative arrangements for a once-off Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme for those primary residential properties that flooded between, or as a result of flooding between 4th December, 2015 and 13th January, 2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Coastal Erosion (6 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator very much for raising this matter. I am pleased to provide an update on it. I visited Portrane on 26 January this year and met 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 the Office of Public Works, OPW, and I...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Coastal Erosion (6 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have travelled around the country and I have seen a lot of coastal erosion. I have been in Portrane. I identified it as one of the priorities in terms of coastal erosion projects. It is one of the worst I have seen. I met local representative groups, those who are most affected, who are the people I want to protect, and I gave them a clear understanding of the position. One of my...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (6 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: Office of Public Works Projects (28 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have an ongoing and phased programme of maintenance and conservation works planned at the Magazine Fort. Alongside these works, OPW has recently appointed a multi-disciplinary team to put in place a master plan for the Phoenix Park, which will include the Magazine Fort and look at viable and sustainable uses for the Fort and its significant complex of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (28 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works can advise that the proposed concerts for Phoenix Park are still subject to a license from Dublin City Council. As part of the licensing process for this event, Dublin City Council received submissions and observations from the public, which are being considered in advance of a decision on the license. It is not possible to give information on possible road...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (28 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 to 97, inclusive, together. The National Development Plan is a framework document within which significant future capital development proposals, including a number related to the Heritage estate in State care, will be advanced over the next several years. At this early stage however, no formal projects are indicated and final decisions in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (28 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The employee is a member of the Non Contributory Pension Scheme for Non Established State Employees which provides that the employee may continue working up to age 66. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory at age 66.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (27 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 199 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda Station in Sligo. The legal formalities are nearing completion. Delivery of the proposed Regional Headquarters is to be provided under a Public Private Partnership. A timeframe for construction is not available as yet.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (27 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Following the Programme for Government commitment to establish a pilot scheme to reopen six (6) Garda Stations, The Office of Public Works (OPW) has now received a "brief of requirements" from An Garda Síochána for the re-opening of Stepaside Garda Station. The OPW can now carry out the necessary surveys and assessments on the building and prepare indicative cost estimates for any...

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

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in conjunction with Wexford County Council. Consultants Mott Mc Donald are leading on the design of the flood defences element with Roughan O’Donovan commissioned to design the proposed new road bridge. Initial site investigations have been completed, along with archaeological and...