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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Scoileanna Oileáin (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Is féidir liom a dhearbhú go bhfuair mo Roinn comhfhreagras maidir le iar Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Bó Finne, Contae Dhún na nGall. Scrúdóidh m’oifigigh an cheist agus freagróidh said an comhfhreagras a luaithe is féidir.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Office of Public Works that that office has no responsibility for the maintenance of the barrage on the River Fergus at Clarecastle, County Clare. Responsibility for the barrage rests with Clare County Council as part of the Fergus Drainage District. The Council has advised that it has carried out maintenance works in recent years on the sluice doors on the barrage.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme Applications (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Coastal erosion and coastal flooding issues are a matter for Local Authorities to investigate and address in the first instance and it is open to Galway County Council to carry out coastal protection and flood mitigation works using its own resources. I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that no applications for projects at Ardfry, Renville or Oranmore have been received to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Works Scheme Applications (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application was submitted by Galway County Council on 29 January 2018 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for works at Leenane Village. This application is currently being assessed and the Council will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (22 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: My officials have advised me that the position outlined in Parliamentary Question 181 of 30 January 2018 remains unchanged. In accordance with the contractual agreement in place with the guardian of the property, a 25 day notice to vacate is required. The date on which the premises must be vacated will be determined when the works on the former station are assessed and a commencement date...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (21 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I thank Senators. Flooding is an issue across the country. While one can look at and see the sunshine today, flooding is still an issue for people looking on and seeing the height of the Shannon, of other rivers and the canals, which are major problems. I note the Senators' concerns and concerns across Ireland where people are affected by flooding. Much has been done to alleviate flooding...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (21 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: With respect to Burnfoot, I spoke to members of the local authority and security will resume to those houses. I have accelerated the report, which will be on my desk in the second week in May. We will then be able to come back with a solution for Burnfoot.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (21 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: The location referred to at Roscrea Castle is currently being used as by the OPW as a utility area serving the entire Roscrea National Monument site. However, mindful of the historic connotations involved, discussions have been held recently with the Roscrea Heritage Society, who are ultimately the owners of the property, about how to mark the upcoming anniversary appropriately and what form...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Homeowners Voluntary Relocation Scheme Data (20 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: 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 4th December, 2015 and 13th January, 2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance, targeting aid at those worst affected properties, for which there are no alternative feasible measures....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (20 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Following extensive flooding in County Galway as a result of the November 2009 flooding event, a Joint Working Group, comprising of OPW and Galway County Council officials was set up to identify flood mitigation measures for the region. A major scheme of works on the Clare River was recommended, in addition to some advance works, including the construction of flood eyes at Crusheeney Bridge...

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

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that there is currently no vacant property in Drogheda that would be available for use by the St. John’s Ambulance Group.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (20 Feb 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. As is typical of such large portfolios, there will always be a number of properties that are vacant, but retained, at any given time because of their...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (20 Feb 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 Relief Schemes Status (20 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the planning approval has been received for the Douglas (incl Togher) flood relief scheme. The scheme is being advanced by Cork County Council and during this stage, detailed tender documents will be finalised and the procurement process for a civil works contractor will be progressed. The possibility of carrying out enabling works is being examined. This may involve...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: As the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, OPW, and flood relief, I appreciate the opportunity provided by the committee to outline the vital work to be funded through the 2018 Revised Estimates for the OPW and involving a sum of €404 million.  I also welcome the committee's interest and...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: That is correct.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: That is for flood relief schemes.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Yes, across the different levels.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: Yes 100%. There are many figures out there at the moment which I believe are misquoted. In 2015, there was an underspend and some €60 million was sent back unspent. Since this Government has been in play all moneys received to date have been spent.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2018)

Kevin Moran: To continue what we are already doing. As the Deputy is aware I am very much to the fore in trying to deliver schemes across the State. My priority is to really deliver on those schemes, and at a faster pace if I can, by which I mean I have a number of areas I want to look at in terms of planning to see if I can speed up the process. I have meetings with the planning section and the...