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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Interdepartmental Flood Policy Co-ordination Group is considering the potential costs and benefits associated with the introduction of any potential individual property protection scheme. The Group is being informed by two different pilot projects, which are currently underway in Thomastown and Graiguenamanagh in County Kilkenny and Crossmolina in County Mayo. In respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The river referred to by the Deputy does not form part of any Arterial Drainage Scheme, which would fall under the remit of the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act. The OPW therefore has no responsibility for the maintenance of this river. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address, and Donegal...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated. A detailed response will issue to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (17 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The following table sets out the budget allocation and expenditure in the Flood Risk Management area since 2014. The capital figures relate primarily to expenditure on the OPW’s capital works programme on major and minor flood relief projects. The current figures relate primarily to expenditure on the OPW’s programme of maintenance on completed arterial drainage schemes. The...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me time to speak on the very important issue of budget 2018. Flooding is a huge issue that falls under the remit of my Department. Not one Deputy spoke about flooding during the budget debate. Nobody has come to my door to talk about flooding. Deputy Canney has not spoken yet. I assure the House that I have a sum of €432 million, which is a...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: They found reasons not to do it.

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Independent Alliance put our stamp on Government and we are helping the people when it comes to flooding. Why? It is because I feel it from the heart. I have seen people suffer. Another achievement before we came in here was to get a balanced budget. The people were fed up taking money out of their pockets. This budget has stopped that for the first time under the stewardship of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (12 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The OPW and the CSSO continue to progress the acquisition of the preferred site for the proposed project as a high priority and expect the process to reach a conclusion shortly. It is not possible to provide exact timelines for the procurement and construction of the new station until the site acquisition process is complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (12 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address. If this issue relates to the recent flood event in Donegal and subsequent clean-up, financial assistance with the cost of the clean-up is a matter, in the first instance, for Donegal County Council. The Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Risk Management (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: I wish to thank the Senator for raising this matter today and I am pleased to provide an update on the status on the preparation of the CFRAM programme and when it is expected to be published. The CFRAM programme is the largest flood risk management programme ever undertaken by the State. The programme is focusing on 300 areas for further assessment, AFAs, including 90 coastal areas, mainly...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has received in recent days a copy of a report by HR Wallingford commissioned by the “savecorkcity” group to support that group's claims that a tidal barrier for Cork City would cost in the region of €140 million. The report is being considered by the OPW and its technical advisers. The OPW would note that the report addresses the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: As I have indicated in response to the Deputy’s previous PQ on this subject on 11th September, I have requested the Office of Public Works to review the position with regard to the opening season at Skellig Michael. This process is underway at present and I would expect that it will be concluded within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: For the most part, the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) dispose of State owned property by way of public auction. However, there are occasions when Estate Agents / Auctioneers advise the CPW that private treaty is a more suitable approach to sale. In addition, there can be special purchase arrangements with, for example, Local Authorities, the Health Service Executive and adjoining...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Under the terms of the licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) to third parties in relation to the installation of telecommunications equipment on the masts at Garda Stations, the Licensees are responsible for any planning applications. OPW has not made any applications for planning permission in respect of telecommunications masts at former Garda Stations.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (11 Oct 2017)

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: Office of Public Works Properties (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works licensed the former Garda Station in Rush to a Community Group for a period of five years commencing on 9th February 2015. Under the terms of the licence, the Commissioners reserve the right to terminate the occupancy at any time by giving one month’s written notice to the Licensee. The Commissioners are not obliged to provide alternative...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Budget Statement 2018 (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy is.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Maintenance of rivers and other watercourses can have a positive role to play in preventing the deterioration of channel conveyance capacity. A regular maintenance programme to remove excess inorganic material, vegetation and/or remove debris and rubbish from river channels, and ensure that culvert screens are kept clear, can help reduce flood levels during flood events. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Kilkenny Castle, one of our nation’s most celebrated historic properties, attracts circa 308,000 paying visitors annually and many multiples of this number visit the parkland. As with all busy visitor attractions, a wide variety of issues can arise which require ongoing dialogue between staff and management. The management of Kilkenny Castle engages in a timely and proactive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Telecommunications Infrastructure (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Under the terms of the licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) to third parties in relation to the installation of telecommunications equipment on the masts at Garda Stations, compliance with planning is the responsibility of the Licensee. Of the 139 Garda Stations closed in recent years, 17 of the associated telecommunications masts were licensed to third parties,...