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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Durrow Abbey, Co Offaly is located eight kilometres to the north of Tullamore on the N52 road to Kilbeggan. Durrow Cross, Church, Graveslabs and Motte, located in the Durrow Demesne, are National Monuments (No. 313 and 678) in the care of the Office of Public Works. In addition, St. Columba's Church is a National Monument in State care and the Durrow High Cross is located within it. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Over the years, a continuous 1.4km length of revetment has been constructed to protect Wicklow Town from erosion. This extends from the North Pier of Wicklow Harbour to just north of the R999 road bridge and “The Iron Bridge” (railway bridge). The revetment is primarily rock, with “SeaBee” units installed more recently. The works were constructed by different...

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

Kevin Moran: The Flood Risk Management Plan for the Shannon River Basin which launched in 2018, included a recommendation to progress a flood relief scheme for Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. A Project Steering Group, comprising representatives from the Office of Public Works (OPW), as Contracting Authority, and Galway County Council as project partners, is in place to progress the Scheme under the Arterial...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: OPW are managing the development of a Divisional Headquarters on behalf of An Garda Síochána (AGS) at Gurteenroe, Macroom, Co Cork. The accommodation is provided in a 2, 3 and 4 storey building around a secure courtyard with adjacent secure car parking on a green field site. The OPW are currently assessing tenders and hope to be in a position to issue a letter of intent to a...

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

Kevin Moran: After the flood events of Storm Bert in Listowel in November, 2024, officials from my Department met with Kerry County Council to review the flood event and its impact and to develop a plan to address what measures could be put in place in advance of the larger scheme proposed for Listowel as part of the Food Risk Management Plan for this area. As a first step it was agreed that Kerry...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The former Garda Station properties at Quin, Co. Clare are in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW). In 2023, the OPW carried out works to secure and repair the walled boundaries to the sides and rear of the former Garda Station in Quin which is situated in an Architectural Conservation Area. The works also included:site clearancegrading, top soiling and seeding of...

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

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility, on behalf of the State, for managing and maintaining a substantial and complex estate of approximately 2,500 properties. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous properties for many State Agencies....

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

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 481 and 482 together. After the flood events of Storm Bert in Listowel in November, 2024, officials from my Department met with Kerry County Council to review the flood event and its impact and to develop a plan to address what measures could be put in place in advance of the larger scheme proposed for Listowel as part of the Food Risk Management Plan for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Environmental Impact Assessments (19 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the works to place rock armour on Rossbeigh Beach was carried out by Kerry County Council. The carrying out of an environmental impact assessment on the rock armour concerned would be a matter for Kerry County Council

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

Kevin Moran: To date, six communities across Cork County are protected from significant flood risk by completed flood relief schemes in Bandon, Clonakilty, Douglas, Dunmanway, Fermoy and Mallow. Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme, (CFRAM), the largest study of flood risk was completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), in 2018. Since 2018, and working with local...

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

Kevin Moran: The OPW has responsibility on behalf of the State for managing, maintaining and developing a substantial and complex estate - comprising approximately 2,500 properties including office buildings, Garda properties, heritage properties, visitor centres and national monuments. The OPW also has responsibility for the funding and delivery of flood relief projects across the country and works with...

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

Kevin Moran: The State purchased Farmleigh House and Estate in 1999 for the purpose of establishing an official guest house for visiting Heads of State and other high level visitors. The house and estate were refurbished and modernised with high level security installed, to be suitable for this purpose. The Department of An Taoiseach oversees all official use, State visits and official activities at...

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...