Results 1,441-1,460 of 1,593 for speaker:Kevin Moran

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Sean Mac Dhiarmada Cottage is a National Monument in State care and is managed and maintained by the Office of Public Works. Visitor access to the Cottage is currently feasible on a pre-arranged basis only. The OPW made arrangements in 2016 for a local Heritage Centre in Kiltyclogher to be made keyholders for the property to facilitate this and also supported the Centre financially...

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

Kevin Moran: On April 11 2017, the Government agreed the administrative arrangements for a Homeowners Voluntary Relocation Scheme for those primary residential properties that flooded during 4 December 2015 to 13 January 13 2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance, targeting aid at those worst affected properties, for which there are no alternative feasible measures. The Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 and 84 together. The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have issued licences to install telecommunications equipment on masts at Garda Stations to the following companies, all of which are licensed by ComReg to provide services in Ireland. - Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd. - Three Ireland Services (Hutchison) Ltd. (formerly O2 Ireland Ltd) - Vodafone...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works continues to engage in discussions with the landlord regarding the extent of necessary works to be carried out on the property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda station. As the negotiations are not yet complete the location of the site cannot be disclosed at this stage. The construction of this Garda station is to be undertaken as part of a larger PPP bundle.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tax Yield (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The following table shows the gross income (excluding VAT) received by the State under licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works in respect of mobile telecommunications equipment on Garda Masts for each of the 5 years from 2012 – 2016. Income from Telecommunication Mast Licences at Garda Stations (GS)-2012 - 2016 Location 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Abbeyfeale GS...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that an alternative use has been identified for the following former Garda stations since 2012: Assigned for Community Use (12) No. Name of Property and Location Community Group 1. Former Garda Station, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry Coiste Forbartha na Sceilge. 2. Former Garda Station, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo Ballycastle Development Company. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has not obtained recent valuations for the Garda stations, which closed as part of the Rationalisation Programme 2012-2013. Should the OPW decide to dispose of any closed Garda stations, current market valuations will be obtained at that juncture.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: In August 2016, the Office of Public Works was requested by An Garda Síochána not to dispose of the Garda station properties that remained in State ownership until the review of closed Garda stations had concluded.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: An inspection of the river channel running through Cappamore was completed earlier this year and no maintenance works were proposed in this area. A further inspection of the channel will be undertaken to determine if maintenance works are required.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works does not rent any car park spaces at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks but is aware that the National Museum of Ireland has entered into an arrangement with a third party.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Work to conserve the Turoe Stone has been successfully completed and the artefact is in safe storage at the Office of Public Works premises at Portumna pending its return to the site at Loughrea where it will be housed in a specially designed environmental shelter. The general siting and landscaping of the proposed structure has been designed and the OPW is engaged in the next stage which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Botanic Gardens (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Restoration of glasshouses at the National Botanic Gardens has been ongoing since 1995, during which time Richard Turner's Curvilinear Range (which won a Europa Nostra Award), the Great Palm House and the Teak House have each been meticulously and painstakingly restored by the Office of Public Works. The Waterlily house forms the centrepiece of the remaining glasshouse range (which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Land management at Oldbridge Estate (the site of the historic Battle of the Boyne) involves an ongoing cycle of tillage, silage/hay making, grazing and grass mowing. A priority is to facilitate public access and recreational use. Recent field boundary adjustments will accommodate all current sport and leisure activities.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres Funding (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Heritage Service of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the conservation, maintenance and presentation of approximately 780 National Monuments and Historic Properties in the ownership or guardianship of the State. Kiltyclogher Heritage Centre is a locally-run facility in Co. Leitrim and is not in State care. The Heritage Service of the OPW has therefore no...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is quite happy to work with the promoter on this proposal and has made contact with him directly in recent days to seek more details about the event.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Earlier this year, the Office of Public Works (OPW) was unable to complete maintenance work on Channel C1-37-10 arising from environmental concerns. The OPW has been in contact with the land owner in question and informed him that works on the channel bed are scheduled to commence in May 2018 as part of OPW’s ongoing maintenance programme in that area.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (27 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Ennis South Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). When completed the scheme will provide protection for 74 residential and 10 non-residential properties in the area. CCC invited tenders for the proposed works on 7 March 2017. The tenders have been received and assessed by CCC and its consultants. A report has...

Flooding in County Donegal: Motion [Private Members] (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: I will deal with all the issues raised. If I leave anybody out, I will come back to them with a written response or meet them personally. My heart goes out to the people of Donegal. On the Tuesday morning of the flooding, the Minister of State, Deputy Joe McHugh, and I postponed our engagements and headed to Donegal to see first hand the effects of the floods. The three days and two...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed - Priority Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: As the Deputy is aware, I have travelled much of the country throughout the summer. I visited Donegal and saw first-hand what those people experienced and had to deal with. However, the question the Deputy asked is whether we are dealing with it, and the answer is that, yes, we are. Since 24 August we did not have one dry day up to the past two fine days. Within the system we have, it is...