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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The proposed walk way traverses the area that is the subject of the Dublin City Council Local Area Plan. Given that there are currently three separate property owners involved, the Commissioners of Public Works are of the view that any necessary communication with Dublin City Council would be best dealt with, in consultation with the other owners, when the re-development of the entire site...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme has been in construction since mid 2016 following the Confirmation of the Scheme by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in November, 2015, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2018. Detailed site investigations in Miontagh North have established that the poor local ground conditions in this particular area mean that the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 230 together. The competitive tender procurement process for the restoration of the ground floor of Doneraile House, Co. Cork, with ancillary exhibition and visitor reception facility, is nearing completion. When all tenders have been received, assessed, and a contract awarded, further information as to programme can be provided.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the former customs post site at Bridgend, Co. Donegal was sold in 2006 and that the OPW is not in the process of acquiring an economic interest in the property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The annual rent in respect of buildings and property rented by the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) is €96m. Rental income from properties, received by the CPW in 2017, was €1,826,337.97. The Commissioners are not in a position to provide the annual bill for the rental of buildings and property held under agreements that other Departments or public bodies may have...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The property referred to by the Deputy is a historic property. It is the policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW) not to install telecommunications masts at such properties. However, as part of the OPW's Mast Programme, the OPW will request its third party service provider to engage with all Mobile Network Operators (MNO) who may have an interest in providing an enhanced service at an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 to 234, inclusive, together. The OPW is undertaking this further assessment of Burnfoot to determine, through more localised assessment and including a review of any change in the hydrological circumstances for the town, if a flood relief scheme is viable for the protection of the town. The OPW’s further assessment of Burnfoot is nearing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) is working with Garda Estate Management (GEM) in relation to the provision of the structures referred to by the Deputy. A design and specification has been agreed with GEM. OPW has commenced the tendering process for the provision of the first of them. OPW will continue to work with GEM on their remaining requirements in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: As part of the development of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme and the statutory public consultation process on the scheme, a comprehensive report on the potential for a tidal barrier for Cork was carried out by engineering consultants Arups on behalf of the Office of Public Works (OPW) which included a cost estimate of the alternative proposal for a tidal barrier put forward by a group,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 and 240 together. The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) 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 to be funded from the €940 million allocation for flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has commissioned an independent report to examine the proposed changeover of the cycle trails and footpaths along Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park. The report will be available before the end of June 2018. No study has been undertaken with regard to the introduction of vehicle calming measures on Chesterfield Avenue.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (10 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Kerry County Council for a project at the North Kerry Way is currently under consideration and the Council will be notified shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (10 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Kerry County Council for a project at Glenflesk is currently under consideration. The Council will be notified on completion of this assessment.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (9 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The issue of the future of the St. Laurence’s Gate National Monument is under consideration by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Local Authority. This consideration includes the question of facilitating public access and the significant Health & Safety issues this creates are being assessed as part of the analysis. In the shorter term however, the issue of necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have allocated €550,000 for the enhancement and refurbishment of the Phoenix Park in 2018. The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed public city park in a major capital in Europe. Capital works are undertaken as needs arise and are funded separately from within the OPW Vote. Staffing and general maintenance costs are also funded separately from within...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: It is not possible to provide a fully costed estimate for the visit of Pope Francis to the Phoenix Park in August this year as arrangements for the event have yet to be finalised. It is expected that the number of people visiting the park that day will not exceed 600,000. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is undertaking preparatory works that will cater for the health, safety and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have considerable experience in management of large-scale events in the Phoenix Park. The OPW team is closely working with organisers, contractors and World Meeting of Families to ensure that the event is managed safely and that the park is restored to pristine condition as soon as possible after the event. Given the scale of the event, it will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The proposed Phase 2 of work at Maynooth Castle would, in the first instance, fall to be considered in the context of the funds recently announced in respect of Built Heritage. The Office of Public Works (OPW) are currently working with the funding Department (DCHG) to identify where these recently announced additional resources will be allocated.

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

Kevin Moran: The Bloom Garden event and the proposed Papal Mass are Government- supported events and thus a facility fee is not charged in either case. With regard to the “Ed Sheeran” concerts, the fees charged are commercially sensitive but are in line with fees charged at other similar venues. As is normal practice for such events, OPW has sought a substantial bond from the event...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Building Regulations (2 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The cell windows used by the Office of Public Works are a composite construction made up of three components, namely concrete, glass block and a protective covering layer. The performance of the cell windows depends on all three components working together and not just one single component of its make-up. The composite construction of the cell windows mentioned in the deputy’s PQ does...