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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,...

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. ...