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

Kevin Moran: Additional accommodation is required for the Revenue Commissioners’ staff in Rosslare as current arrangements do not meet operational needs. A suitable site has been identified within the harbour that will accommodate both a vehicle turn out shed at ground floor level and modern staff accommodation at the upper level. Rosslare Harbour is owned by CIE and negotiations are ongoing...

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

Kevin Moran: Government Buildings in Enniscorthy is occupied by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the National Vetting Bureau of An Garda Síochána. The Commissioners of Public Works are currently working with the occupants to see if the building can be reconfigured to free up enough space to meet the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection’s requirement...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Services (20 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.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (20 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that an application has recently been submitted by Kerry County Council under the Office of Public Works' Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for a project to repair the seawall on the North Kerry Way. This application is currently under consideration and the Council will be notified when a decision is a made.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Data (20 Mar 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the Flood Risk Management Plans under the CFRAM Programme which are due to be submitted shortly to the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform for approval include a number of proposed projects which fall within the financial threshold of the Minor Works scheme, that is, up to an estimated cost of €750,000. On approval of the Plans by the Minister,...

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

Kevin Moran: On April 11 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 4 December, 2015 and 13 January, 2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance, targeting aid at those worst affected properties, for which there are no...

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...