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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Parks (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I could not agree with the Senator more. The Iveagh Gardens are a jewel in the crown and a site visited by great numbers of people. As I said in my response, the planning application was dealt with by An Bord Pleanála. It stated quite clearly that the development will do little or no damage to the site. I hear the Senator's point, and it is well made. It is something I will take...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (6 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The works at Cloyne Garda Station are ongoing. The works commenced on 1st November 2024 and include internal and external upgrades and Universal Access works. It is expected to conclude the works towards the end of April 2025. As the works haven't concluded we are not in a position to comment on the final costs.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Deputy should have gone into government. He has all the answers.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: He has all the answers.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: All the answers. I could list out hundreds of things.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I would defend it all day.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I respect the Deputy.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Do not come in here-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to the important debate on value for money in public expenditure. I agree that there has been a comprehensive and robust discussion. I thank the Deputies for proposing this debate and giving me the opportunity to assure the people of Ireland that the Government has put value for money at the heart of decisions on public expenditure by listing out...

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Excuse me, I did not interfere with Deputy Tóibín. He stood there and portrayed everything we are doing on this side of the House as wrong. Shame on him for portraying that.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Excuse me, Deputy. Everyone in this House had a chance to stand where I am. Every single one did but they all failed. They went to the rung of the ladder, went out on social media, went on radio and television, and talked about government but they failed to go into government. I went in because I believe I can make changes. I believe I can deliver-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I can deliver. In my Department, we will work tirelessly to make sure we do that. I was the first one to admit-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: I was the first one to apologise to people for mistakes made. However, when people come in here and talk about bike sheds, they should get it right. Bike shelters is what they are. This is a listed building. This is a building that is cherished by people all over the world, including the people of Ireland, and we cannot just dig up, throw in and do what you bloody well like, which is what...

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Excuse me. They talk about the security hut. Let me remind everyone in the House, some of whom sit on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, that nothing can happen around the Houses without the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission knowing. It in the framing of the House. Nobody asked a question about security. The hut cost €300,000 but what goes on as part of security to protect...

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: These are necessary things that had to be put in place. We have to protect the people who work here.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Is the Deputy telling me that we should not protect the people who work here? Doing so is totally wrong. It is unfair that the Deputies would come in criticising every element of what we do when we are all elected by the people and doing our best to serve them. We will continue to do so.

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Sorry, it cost €300,000, and the auxiliary works attached to that-----

Waste in Public Expenditure: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Sorry, but the security element of that cost the rest. I am sorry to say that, but that has to be done.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Barryscourt Castle will reopen to the public in April 2025, with the season running until late August 2025. Visitors will have access to the ground floor of the Castle and Tower House, with guided tours available for the upper floors. The restored Castle will host a number of educational events throughout the 2025 season, including a series of talks and concerts. Entry will be free for the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Mar 2025)

Kevin Moran: Kells Round Tower, Co. Meath is a National Monument, Number 158 in State care. It has experienced significant mortar loss and stone erosion over the centuries. Ministerial Consent for the conservation repairs was granted in September 2023 with works commencing following completion of the scaffolding in February 2024. The conservation works are being undertaken by the skilled craft...