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Other Questions: Heritage Sites (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I disagree with the Deputy when he says, "Boxer gets the job done". I went to the Hill of Tara, as requested. I met the local authority, which, along with my Department, has set up a working group. The Deputy should wait for the outcome of the report of that working group, and we will see where we can go from there.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy is well aware that once a scheme is announced, there is an amount of work that goes on around the planning process for the scheme. It takes quite a considerable amount of time. This is working with the local authorities and the relevant bodies and, most importantly, the people in the areas. Deputy Browne is aware that I recently visited Enniscorthy and saw the issues at first...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am fully aware of the hardship, concern and the mental strain of worry that flooding causes people. I assure the Deputy that my Department is working very closely with the local authority to advance the scheme.

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 and 33 together. I was delighted to visit the Hill of Tara recently at the request of public representatives in the area to inspect at first hand the various issues which affect the site and to listen to the various comments on the need for improved facilities there. The Office of Public Works, OPW, has responsibility for the management and maintenance...

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I will first point out to the Deputy that I was in the area looking at flooding issues and I was asked if I would go to the Hill of Tara. I am aware first-hand of what our heritage stands for. I was the first one to give free admission to heritage sites to children under 12. This brought in 47,000 children to visit all our heritage sites. This year I introduced free admission for people...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney 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 financed under the national development plan for the period from 2018 to 2027. Consultants Mott MacDonald are leading on the design of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 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: Flood Prevention Measures (22 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: Coastal Protection (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: As you are aware I visited Portrane on 26 January of this year and met with 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 I and the OPW are working with the Council to assist it in finding a proper long term solution to the problems...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Stations (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have undertaken a feasibility study on a site owned by Wexford County Council and this has been approved by the Irish Coast Guard Service. The acquisition of the site by the Commissioners is currently being processed by Wexford County Council. A timeframe for the completion of a building cannot be determined at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works 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 location,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 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: Harbours and Piers (22 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: The wall at the pier in question does not come within the responsibility of the Office of Public Works. Responsibility for the pier and its retaining walls most likely rests with Kerry County Council. The Council would be free to undertake works to the pier using its own resources. I understand also that funding for works such as this may be available from the Department of Agriculture,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: Under Section 28(2) of the State Property Act, 1954, land vested in or held in trust for a body corporate immediately prior to its dissolution, (other than land held by such body in trust for another person) becomes property of the State in the person of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The interest acquired by the Minister is described as a defeasible interest as it may be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (20 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Old Lifeguard Station at Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford is currently occupied by the Irish Coast Guard and is not for sale.

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

Kevin Moran: Buncrana-Luddan has been studied as part of the North Western – Neagh Bann Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The Flood Risk Management Plan proposes flood relief schemes for Buncrana – Luddan consisting of a series of sea walls, flood embankments and floodwalls to protect against coastal and fluvial flood events. In summer 2017, the OPW...

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

Kevin Moran: The Lower Morell River Flood Management Scheme is being progressed by Kildare County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority for the scheme with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The Lower Morell Scheme was submitted to An Bord Pleanála for approval in September 2017 and was put on display in Kildare County Council offices. It is not possible to indicate when...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (20 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address, and local authorities may carry out flood mitigation works using their own resources. The OPW operates the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (20 Mar 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. The Scheme has been provided for in the OPW multi-annual Capital Expenditure Budgets, and is one of the major schemes financed under the National Development Plan 2018-27. Consultants Mott Mc Donald are leading on the design of the flood...

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

Kevin Moran: I have been advised that the Office of Public Works approved funding of €126,000 in February 2018 under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme to Wexford County Council for flood relief works at Wexford Racecourse, Co Wexford. The implementation of these works is a matter for the Council and I understand that following the planning process and procurement of a...