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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (19 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has engaged the services of a third party service provider in relation to the operation and management of the existing mast sites within the OPW’s portfolio. This includes the potential development of other suitable sites within the portfolio for use in the telecommunications sector by mobile network and other operators. My officials will be in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastle West Garda Station is included in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works has carried out a feasibility study on the redevelopment of the Station based on a brief of requirements received from An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works is engaging with An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The 2012 and 2013 Policing Plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure. Many of these properties reverted to the Office of Public Works (OPW) to identify an alternative State use or manage their disposal. In 2016, An Garda Síochána/Policing Authority undertook a review of the closed Garda stations under the Programme for a Partnership Government....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: As I previously advised the House in response to a similar question on Wednesday, 30th May, 2018, the Office of Public Works is finalising planning documentation and a Part 9 planning application will be lodged in the coming weeks. Once the planning process has been completed the OPW will then undertake the required Public Procurement Process for construction works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 and 263 together. As requested, the following table sets out the annual rent for the Passport Offices in Dublin and Cork. A cut-off date of 6thJune was used when calculating the 2018 to date rental liability. DFAT Passport Offices Annual Rent Property 2016 2017 2018 (01/01/2018 to 06/06/2018) Passport Office 1 – Balbriggan €390,000...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: Water levels in Lough Allen and Lough Ree are regulated by the ESB. The ESB advises me that the levels are relatively low at present, as of 6th June 2018. Consultation with ESB confirms that the weir at Athlone is primarily designed to maintain minimum levels in Lough Ree. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the operation of sluice structures in weirs at Tarmonbarry and three other...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties. These range from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others. In addition, there are a limited number of sundry residential dwellings that are intrinsic to the estates of parks and gardens as part of our...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has appointed a contractor to carry out the maintenance works referred to by the deputy. These works are scheduled to be completed this week.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: Day to day management of the Templemore flood relief scheme rests with the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW has engaged with all landowners and property owners affected by scheme in a constructive and courteous manner at all times. In the case in question the OPW has met with the person on a number of occasions to discuss his concerns and advise him of what is involved in the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3rd May, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects, in addition to 42 major projects already...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (31 May 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 (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address, and County Councils may carry out flood mitigation works using their own resources. The OPW operates the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: A Conservation and Management Plan is in place for Bunadober Mill National Monument, Co Mayo. The Plan recognises that, at a national level, the Mill is of considerable historic and cultural significance due to the survival of its waterwheels, machinery, artefacts and documentary records, together with the social history of several generations of the Moran family who operated the Mill. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Eochy's Cairn, a National Monument in the ownership of the State, sits on private property with no dedicated means of public access. Although the Monument is on private land, it can be accessed with the permission of the landowner. Typically, full public access to National Monument sites is best facilitated by the provision of a dedicated, reserved route in the ownership of the State....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (30 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is finalising planning documentation and a Part 9 Planning application will be lodged in the coming weeks. Once the Planning process has been completed the OPW will then undertake the required Public Procurement Process for construction works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Individual Property Protection (IPP) can be effective in mitigating against the adverse consequences for properties at risk of flooding. It can reduce the damage caused to contents, furniture and fittings in a house or business, but it is not applicable in all situations. For example, it may not be suitable in areas of deep or prolonged flooding, or for certain types of properties. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has been requested by An Garda Siochana to progress the reopening of six former Garda Stations. A brief of requirements for each Station was received by the end of February, 2018 and full technical assessments of each Station were completed by end April, 2018. The deliberative process between An Garda Siochana and OPW is continuing. Until detailed and definitive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Flood Risk Management Plans I launched on 3 May 2018 set out the proposed measures to address Ireland’s flood risk. The Plans indicate that an additional 118 flood relief schemes are feasible and I announced €1bn investment to deliver these over the coming decade, under the National Development Plans 2018 to 2027. Together with the 75 schemes completed or underway means...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: While the Office of Public Works (OPW) has no responsibility for oversight or regulation of the insurance industry in relation to flood risk insurance, or to insurance matters generally, the OPW has a very specific role in the exchange of information with the insurance industry in relation to completed flood defence schemes. On 24th March 2014, the OPW agreed a Memorandum of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (29 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: It is my understanding that the area in question is currently still in the ownership of Dublin City Council and it is therefore a matter for the Council to clean and maintain this area.