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

Kevin Moran: Five or six years ago the flooding in the River Moy, the River Shannon and across the region was winter flooding. In recent times, however, we have seen downpours happening and nobody, not even anybody in government, could plan for what may come. However, what we can do is give assurances. We are working with local authorities and delivering for local communities. Through CFRAM and...

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

Kevin Moran: Responsibility for the overall management and co-ordination of the front-line response to flooding events rests with the local authorities, which work with other first responders such as the Garda and Civil Defence. I wish to acknowledge the staff of all those organisations who were on the ground dealing with the aftermath of the recent flooding in Donegal. I saw for myself the devastation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government has committed €430m of Capital Investment in the flood risk management area over the period 2016-2021 which will see average annual expenditure rising from the current €45m to €100m by 2021. The recently completed mid-term review of the Capital Plan 2016-2021 has confirmed that allocation. The indicated allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office continue to progress the acquisition of the site in question as a high priority and expect the process to reach a conclusion shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council in conjunction with and funded by the Office of Public Works. Good progress is being made in advancing the Scheme and a significant amount of the necessary preparatory work to inform the detailed design of the scheme has been carried out to date. A Public Information Day is planned to be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has not received an application from Louth Council in respect of the Abbey of St. Mary D’Urso. Although the structure has some local historical significance, the building in question is not in the care of The Office of Public Works and it has no role in relation to it.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works sold the following properties in the past five years (2012 – 2016). When providing information on the disposal of property, the Commissioners do not disclose personal information pertaining to purchasers. Properties and Sites Sold 2012 Property Sale Amount 1. Garda Residence, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal €100,011.16 2. Plot of Land adjacent...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following State properties have been licensed to community groups during the past five years: No. Name of Property Community Group 1. Former Garda Station, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry Coiste Forbartha na Sceilge. 2. Former Garda Station, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo Ballycastle Development Company.  3. Former Garda Station,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110 and 111 together. I am advised that the reports on Whitestrand, Spanish Point and Liscannor have been received from Clare County Council and are currently being examined by the OPW technical staff. This technical review will be completed in the near future and the OPW will have further discussions with Clare County Council.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fire Safety (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: In July 2017, a fire safety task force was set up by my colleague Eoghan Murphy TD, Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government. The task force is chaired by the Head of the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has recently accepted an invitation to provide a representative to that task force. OPW is cooperating with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: OPW started paying rent on the lease on this property on 22nd December 2016. The cost of rent per annum in relation to the proportion of office space to be provided for the Head Quarters of the Department of Health equates to €3,312,467 per annum. The relocation of the Department of Health to this property will allow for the redevelopment of the Hawkins House site and will also...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: Where the Office of Public Works is undertaking repair works to historic buildings in State ownership, these will generally be undertaken by Contractors which have specific experience in this field and which possess the necessary skills to address these often complex projects. Occasionally, such projects may include a requirement for cleaning works to historic fabric and this work is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (20 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Central Mental Hospital site is in the full ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW). The Health Service Executive (HSE) are in possession of the site under a lease agreement with the CPW.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (20 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Central Mental Hospital is in the full ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW). The Health Service Executive (HSE) are in possession of the site and I believe that they will move this facility to Portrane in the future. Once the HSE vacate the site a decision will be made by the CPW on its future use having regard to the requirements of all other state bodies.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (20 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The acquisition of Block 1 of Miesian Plaza is part of OPW’s strategy to acquire modern, energy efficient properties that allow for more efficient open plan working environments, the latter being a key part of the ongoing office rationalisation programme for the State’s office portfolio. The project is well advanced and will provide office accommodation for the headquarters of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (20 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The maintenance work on the channel in question will be completed by the end of 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (20 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that in July 2017 the Commissioners of Public Works approved funding of €36,000 to Clare County Council (CCC) under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for the engagement of engineering consultants to progress the detailed design of a project at Cloughaninchy Co Clare. CCC has indicated that the consultant has been...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (20 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: At the Office of Public Works' (OPW) request, the consultants on the Shannon CFRAM study carried out a review of the options for addressing the flooding problem in Clonlara. This review has identified an outline viable solution, which is now included in the draft Flood Risk Management Plan for this area. Clare County Council (CCC) has requested approval to advance a detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the site in question is currently in the ownership of the Courts Service and that the legal transfer of the site to the Commissioners is at an advanced stage. The Commissioners further advise that the future use of this site is under active consideration for alternative State use and that OPW officials have engaged in dialogue with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (20 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Policing Authority was asked to oversee a review of closed Garda stations with a view to reopening some of these and the Policing Authority are currently carrying out the review. The outcome of the review, which has yet to be completed, may impact on any decision that the Commissioners of Public Works reach with regard to the future...