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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (11 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The OPW and the CSSO continue to progress the acquisition of the site in question and expect the process to reach a conclusion shortly. In view of the Deputy’s repeated interest and questioning on the matter, I can advise that any change in circumstances could be made available to her or she may wish to contact my Office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (11 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is preparing a preliminary report to outline a preferred flood relief option and initial cost and benefit analysis for Ballinhassig. An information meeting was held with residents of Ballinhassig, Local Representatives and Cork County Council on the 16th of December 2016 at which it was highlighted that, given the particular soil characteristics in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Costs (11 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: Assuming that the question relates to construction Price inflation, the tenders received by OPW reflect the trends as indicated in the Society of Chartered Surveyors Tender Price Index. This is “an independent assessment of construction tender prices in Ireland based on actual tender returns for non-residential projects". The Index is a measure of average price increases across...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (11 Sep 2017)

Kevin Moran: While the Minister for Finance has overall responsibility for the Government’s flood insurance policy, to assist insurance companies assess the risk and take into account the protection provided by completed OPW flood defence schemes, the OPW has a Memorandum of Understanding with Insurance Ireland, the representative body of the insurance industry. This Memorandum sets out principles...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (26 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Donegal Castle National Monument is in good conservation order currently and there are no works planned at the site in the foreseeable future apart from regular maintenance and upkeep.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (26 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: A total of almost 1,000 individual National Monuments in State care at approx 768 locations around the country are managed and maintained by the Office of Public Works. These includes sites that are in full State ownership and others that are privately-owned, where Guardianship arrangements exist and where the OPW provides maintenance services. As a general policy, OPW facilitates...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (26 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is already well aware of the Kells and District Tourism Network and representatives of the OPW Heritage Service have met with the Network, or individual members of it, on a number of occasions. The OPW regards these contacts as beneficial and intends to remain in contact with the Network in relation...

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

Kevin Moran: Funds were not available in the Office of Public Works for the playground and a request for a financial contribution from the Local Authority (Meath County Council) was declined. The Planning Permission granted in September 2011 has expired. There are no plans at present to proceed with the development.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (26 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: It is a matter for Kerry County Council in the first instance to assess the risks in specific coastal areas and the level of coastal protection required in those areas. The Local Authorities may carry out coastal protection works using their own resources. If necessary, they may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments for funding of appropriate measures...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (26 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: Athea is an Area for Further Assessment under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The draft Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP) for Athea which is due to be completed shortly includes flood relief works for the town which involve dredging the river channel as one element of the works. Limerick City and County Council has been advised that an application...

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

Kevin Moran: The OPW has completed its role in the acquisition of a property for the new Garda Station in question. The OPW and the CSSO continue to press for completion of the process by the Vendor of the property. In view of the Deputy’s repeated interest and questioning on the matter, I can advise that any change in circumstances could be made available to him or he may wish to contact my Office...

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

Kevin Moran: The total estimated cost of all major flood relief schemes currently at construction or planning/development stage is €571million and, in respect of which, expenditure to date stands at €122 million. Many of the projects are at an early stage of development and planning and the estimates of costs are subject to change. The largest scheme currently in development and...

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

Kevin Moran: The 2016 Annual Report for the OPW was submitted to Government on 11 July, 2017 prior to being laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas on 13 July, 2017. It is also published on the OPW website.

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

Kevin Moran: The OPW carries out a programme of Arterial Drainage Maintenance to a total of 11,500km of river channel and approximately 730km of embankments nationally. These maintenance works relate to arterial drainage schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945, whose purpose was primarily to improve the drainage of agricultural lands. The OPW has a duty to maintain the...

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

Kevin Moran: Flood relief works are being carried out on the Clare River (Claregalway) Drainage Scheme (FRS) over a 3-year period with substantial completion expected to be achieved by the end of 2018. Works are being progressed currently by the Office of Public Works (OPW) direct labour force which has a lot of experience in undertaking such works in environmentally sensitive areas. In recognition of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (26 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The management of problems of coastal protection in the area indicated is a matter for Fingal County Council in the first instance. The Council must assess the problem and, if it is considered that specific measures and works are required and the Council can identify viable solutions, it is open to the Council to apply for funding under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The OPW has completed its role in the acquisition of a property for the new Garda Station in question. The OPW and the CSSO continue to press for completion of the process by the Vendor of the property. Until the acquisition process is fully completed, it is not possible to determine or advise on the timeframes for planning, construction or completion of the project. In view of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works provide 2,482 car parking spaces in Dublin city (Dublin districts 1, 2 & 4). 2,104 of the spaces are located at owned and leased office accommodation managed by the Commissioners. The other 378 are provided by way of leases taken by the Commissioners for stand-alone car parking facilities. The total number of spaces provided in these locations has...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: In relation to the current position on flood relief works in counties Louth and Meath, I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works as follows: Meath: Construction commenced on the Northlands Estate, Bettystown Flood Relief works in late October 2016 with an estimated project budget of €2.5m. It is anticipated that the works will take approximately 52 weeks to complete....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flooding Data (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 to 256, inclusive, and 258 together. Home and Farm On April 11 2017, the Government agreed the administrative arrangements for a Homeowners Voluntary Relocation Scheme for those primary residential properties that flooded during December 4 2015 to January 13 2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance, targeting aid at those worst affected...

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