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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cycling Facilities Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is commissioning an independent report to examine the feasibility and implications of the suggested changeover of the cycle trails and footpaths along Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park. The report will be available in the first quarter of this year.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (16 Jan 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 (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio which ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitors centres, Garda stations, among others. As is typical of such large portfolios, there will always be a number of properties, at any given time, that are vacant. These are currently being retained because of their...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have been in discussion with Louth County Council in relation to the condition of Westgate House. The Council has agreed to redecorate the façade of the building. The future use of the property is currently being considered in line with OPW stated policy and, upon completion of this review, the issue of the restoration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. Under section 37 of this Act, the OPW is required to maintain designated drainage works in proper repair and effective condition. OPW is responsible for the maintenance of the Mulkear River...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised that the Office of Public Works approved funding of €148,370 in October 2017 under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme to Kerry County Council in respect of proposed localised flood relief works at Clieveragh, Listowel Co Kerry which the Council estimated to cost approximately €509,000 in total. The funding provided was to allow...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the management of fluvial flood risk where a river comes out of its banks and floods adjacent properties or roads etc. I met with Limerick County Council on this matter in November 2017 and the position of the OPW was set out in detail. Limerick County Council had previously submitted a minor works application to this office to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Jan 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 (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: This scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) as the Contracting Authority with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). When completed the scheme will provide protection for 74 residential and 10 non-residential properties. CCC submitted its Report on the Tender Evaluation process to the OPW for review. There were certain matters that required close consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 281 together. The Office of Public Works has invited tenders for proposed works to be carried out at Doneraile House. The proposed works include restoration of the ground floor to enable public access and for use of the main rooms as an exhibition and visitor reception facility. The tender return date for the ‘main tender’ works is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 290 together. I have been advised that the Office of Public Works (OPW) approved funding of €58,500 in 2015 under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme to Louth County Council for a detailed flood study for Dunleer, Co Louth which was completed in 2016. I understand that Louth County Council is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised that the Office of Public Works (OPW) is not in receipt of an application under Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for the removal of blockages from the Flesk River.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Emergency Planning (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Minister for Defence is responsible for the coordination and oversight of emergency planning and chairs the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning. The "Framework for Major Emergency Management" was adopted by Government in 2006 and sets out common arrangements and structures for front-line public sector emergency management in Ireland. In line with this Framework, the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following former Garda Stations in County Cork have been sold since 2013: - Inchigeela Garda Station, - Mallow Road Garda Station, - Meelin Garda Station.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney-Enniscorthy flood relief scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council as the contracting authority, with funding by the Office of Public Works. Good progress is being made in advancing the scheme and a significant amount of the necessary ground work to inform the detailed design of the scheme has been carried out to date. Further work is required on the technical...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I will visit the area very shortly, as the Deputy is aware. The Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, has also contacted me in this regard. I assure Deputy Browne that this is a top priority for the Government and me.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am happy with that.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Data (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I could, of course, mention many schemes. Since I was elected, Deputies have raised a huge number of issues in respect of CFRAM. In 2017, five schemes were completed. There are seven schemes ongoing at present and ten are planned for commencement in 2018. I would also acknowledge the minor works scheme, under which 60 projects have been completed in 2017. The latter is a considerable...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Data (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I assure him and all other Deputies that I made a commitment regarding CFRAM. It is nearly complete and people will see the outcome.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Data (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I assure the Deputy those maps have not been made public and that insurance companies are not using them. At the same time, I know what the insurance companies are doing. The Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, and I met representatives from Insurance Ireland in the past couple of months. As Deputy Calleary is aware, my job is to defend and protect homes throughout the country. This matter...