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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the implementation of Ireland’s national flood policy, which includes the development of a planned programme of feasible works for flood relief schemes. In 2018, to facilitate the development of a programme of works, the OPW completed a strategic study - the national Catchment Flood Risk Assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I am aware of the devastation caused by flooding to communities and the impact on the people, families and businesses in Midleton and east Cork. Cork County Council is leading the delivery of the Midleton Flood Relief Scheme and in 2017 appointed engineering and environmental consultants. Midleton has proven to be one of the most complex schemes with flood risks from four sources; fluvial,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: In 1983 the Minister for Finance (“lessor”) granted a lease of the former National School, Kilgarvan to the Trustees of Kilgarvan Community Council (“lessees”) for a 99-year period for the purpose of a community centre. Under the terms of the lease the lessees are responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the property. As two of the original Trustees are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator very much. It is great to be in the House again. I welcome everyone. No more than myself, it is great to be back. We all work to help people up and down the country. I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I assure him that I am aware of the damage caused by flooding in Killybegs on the night of 23 November and into the morning of 24 November last. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I fully understand. Nobody knows more about flooding than I do. I have seen it not just in Athlone but all over the country. I have been engaged with my officials. In regard to a humanitarian fund, I will see where that is at and try to get it to those people. I can assure the Senator that my officials are working closely with me and the council. I have been invited to that particular...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. I assure him that I am very aware of the recent flood event that occurred in Listowel-Killocrim in November 2024 and the devastation that was caused to many properties. I understand that the level recorded in the River Feale was the highest ever recorded and as a result a significant number of properties were affected in both the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator. I will take him up on that offer. I assure the Senator that funding is not the issue. There are certain criteria that have to be met. Working with the local authorities, it is fine to go in and do something but that may cause problems further down the track. I am fully aware of the issues that exist down there. My team met with Kerry County Council, and they are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Parks (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. The lveagh Gardens were placed in the care of the OPW in 1991. The OPW's remit includes the restoration and conservation of the gardens, while allowing greater public access. The OPW continues to restore and maintain the gardens. It will continue to do so into the future. The Dublin City Council development plan reinforces the safeguarding...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Parks (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I could not agree with the Senator more. The Iveagh Gardens are a jewel in the crown and a site visited by great numbers of people. As I said in my response, the planning application was dealt with by An Bord Pleanála. It stated quite clearly that the development will do little or no damage to the site. I hear the Senator's point, and it is well made. It is something I will take...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The works at Cloyne Garda Station are ongoing. The works commenced on 1st November 2024 and include internal and external upgrades and Universal Access works. It is expected to conclude the works towards the end of April 2025. As the works haven't concluded we are not in a position to comment on the final costs.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy should have gone into government. He has all the answers.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: He has all the answers.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: All the answers. I could list out hundreds of things.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I would defend it all day.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I respect the Deputy.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Do not come in here-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to the important debate on value for money in public expenditure. I agree that there has been a comprehensive and robust discussion. I thank the Deputies for proposing this debate and giving me the opportunity to assure the people of Ireland that the Government has put value for money at the heart of decisions on public expenditure by listing out...

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Excuse me, I did not interfere with Deputy Tóibín. He stood there and portrayed everything we are doing on this side of the House as wrong. Shame on him for portraying that.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Excuse me, Deputy. Everyone in this House had a chance to stand where I am. Every single one did but they all failed. They went to the rung of the ladder, went out on social media, went on radio and television, and talked about government but they failed to go into government. I went in because I believe I can make changes. I believe I can deliver-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I can deliver. In my Department, we will work tirelessly to make sure we do that. I was the first one to admit-----