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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I can inform the Deputy that on 7 July, I announced and welcomed the completion of the review of the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme which includes many improvements to the eligibility/benefit criteria of the Scheme. The scheme provides funding to local authorities to carry out localised flood relief works. My Office conducted this review, in consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Mobile Telephony Services (13 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I understand from the Deputy that this question refers to locations at which telephone masts or other telecommunications signals are provided on State land with the knowledge of the Office of Public Works (OPW) in County Laois. There are three such sites in County Laois and these are located at Portarlington Garda Station, Portlaoise Garda Station and Stradbally Garda Station. As...

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

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is currently being progressed by Wexford County Council with funding provided by the Office of Public Works. The current position is as follows – Wexford County Council has appointed two separate consultants for the flood relief scheme and for an associated bridge. The majority of Ecological surveys are complete. The bird survey is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (12 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following former Garda stations have been sold by them since 2012 with a total value of €3,228,000 raised for the Exchequer. Former Garda Station County Sale Amount 2014 Inchigeela Cork €55,000 Mallow Road Cork €260,000 Lettermore Galway €63,000 Cloone Leitrim €50,000 Grangemockler...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (11 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: Vacant Sites (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The sites identified are adjoining sites and I will treat them as one site for the purpose of this answer. This site has been designated by Government for a significant development for use by An Garda Síochána. I would not therefore consider the site as one that is lying idle with no intended purpose, and which should be considered for housing or urban renewal. The proposed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: There are no plans currently to carry out any major works at Athcarne Castle. This is a medieval structure which is, like much of the National Monuments estate, in a ruined condition. However, in line with the principles of conservation in situ, the Office of Public Works proposes to maintain the structure in place and to prevent any further deterioration. Currently, the site probably shows...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together. There are no plans currently to carry out any major works at the Rock of Dunamaise apart from general ongoing maintenance, grasscutting, weed removal etc. This is a medieval structure which is, like much of the National Monuments estate, in a ruined condition. In line with the principles of conservation in situ, the Office of Public...

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

Kevin Moran: At the Office of Public Works' 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 has recently requested approval to advance a detailed project-level...

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

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) recently received two reports from Clare County Council (CCC), one regarding Cloughaninchy and one on Quilty West. The review of the submission on Cloughaninchy is almost complete and the OPW will be in contact with CCC very shortly on this. The submission on Quilty West is currently being considered...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Road Network (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works has operated a part road-closure of Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park from Friday, 28 April 2017 and this will continue until Sunday, 24 September 2017.Closure runs from 8pm Friday evening to 8pm Sunday evening on each weekend during the summer period.The measure was introduced in 2012 in furtherance of the objectives of the Phoenix Park Conservation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Policing Authority was asked to carry out a review of closed Garda stations with a view to the possible reopening of a number of stations. It is expected that a final report on this issue will be delivered in due course. Pending the delivery of this report, final decisions cannot be made on the future use of those closed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The refurbishment of Newcastlewest Garda Station is included in the Garda Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021 and is currently being progressed by this Office. OPW has received a brief of requirements from An Garda Síochána and a feasibility study has been carried out. OPW architectural and quantity surveying services have been assigned to advance the procurement and appointment of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres (6 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Heritage Centre facility at Kiltyclogher is a locally-run initiative and the Office of Public Works has no responsibility for, or involvement in, its management. The OPW has made funding available to the Centre in 2016 to support a local guide service to the nearby Sean Mac Dhiarmada Homestead and a similar arrangement is available again, if required.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Mobile Telephony Services (5 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) grant licences to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to install telecommunications equipment on State property. These properties are primarily Garda telecommunication structures and rooftops of other Office of Public Works (OPW) buildings. The Commissioners have granted approximately 470 licences at 229 sites. The following table details the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (5 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: The lease for the new Department of Employment and Social Protection office in Birr has been agreed by the Commissioners of Public Works and will be signed shortly. The Commissioners will immediately proceed to procure the works required to fit the building out for occupation once the lease has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (4 Jul 2017)

Kevin Moran: Kildare County Council (KCC) is the Contracting Authority for the Lower Morrell River Flood Relief Scheme and the Council is managing and overseeing the necessary work to progress and deliver the scheme. The OPW has now written formally to KCC confirming its approval to provide the necessary funding to the Council to bring the scheme to completion. I am advised that the documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (29 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The cafe concession at the Bru na Boinne visitor centre will be put out to public tender in the coming few months.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (28 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and management of over 800 National Monuments and Heritage properties in State care. Many of these locations are of considerable interest as tourism destinations and attract significant volumes of both domestic and foreign visitors annually. The provision of adequate car and coach parking facilities, and indeed visitor-facing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jun 2017)

Kevin Moran: Since 2009, a number of major flood defence schemes have been completed in the Shannon catchment area including Ennis Upper and Derrymullen, Ballinasloe. Further schemes are currently underway at Kings Island in Limerick, Foynes, Athlone, Ennis Lower and Ennis South. The core strategy for addressing areas at potentially significant risk from flooding is the Office of Public Works (OPW)...