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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: This scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) as the Contracting Authority with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). When completed the scheme will provide protection for 74 residential and 10 non-residential properties. CCC submitted its Report on the Tender Evaluation process to the OPW for review. There were certain matters that required close consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 281 together. The Office of Public Works has invited tenders for proposed works to be carried out at Doneraile House. The proposed works include restoration of the ground floor to enable public access and for use of the main rooms as an exhibition and visitor reception facility. The tender return date for the ‘main tender’ works is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 290 together. I have been advised that the Office of Public Works (OPW) approved funding of €58,500 in 2015 under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme to Louth County Council for a detailed flood study for Dunleer, Co Louth which was completed in 2016. I understand that Louth County Council is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised that the Office of Public Works (OPW) is not in receipt of an application under Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for the removal of blockages from the Flesk River.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Emergency Planning (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Minister for Defence is responsible for the coordination and oversight of emergency planning and chairs the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning. The "Framework for Major Emergency Management" was adopted by Government in 2006 and sets out common arrangements and structures for front-line public sector emergency management in Ireland. In line with this Framework, the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (16 Jan 2018)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following former Garda Stations in County Cork have been sold since 2013: - Inchigeela Garda Station, - Mallow Road Garda Station, - Meelin Garda Station.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney-Enniscorthy flood relief scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council as the contracting authority, with funding by the Office of Public Works. Good progress is being made in advancing the scheme and a significant amount of the necessary ground work to inform the detailed design of the scheme has been carried out to date. Further work is required on the technical...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I will visit the area very shortly, as the Deputy is aware. The Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, has also contacted me in this regard. I assure Deputy Browne that this is a top priority for the Government and me.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Status (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am happy with that.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Data (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I could, of course, mention many schemes. Since I was elected, Deputies have raised a huge number of issues in respect of CFRAM. In 2017, five schemes were completed. There are seven schemes ongoing at present and ten are planned for commencement in 2018. I would also acknowledge the minor works scheme, under which 60 projects have been completed in 2017. The latter is a considerable...

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Data (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I assure him and all other Deputies that I made a commitment regarding CFRAM. It is nearly complete and people will see the outcome.

Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes Data (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I assure the Deputy those maps have not been made public and that insurance companies are not using them. At the same time, I know what the insurance companies are doing. The Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, and I met representatives from Insurance Ireland in the past couple of months. As Deputy Calleary is aware, my job is to defend and protect homes throughout the country. This matter...

Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: We were going well for a minute.

Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Baile Bhuirne and Ballymakeera scheme is currently at outline design stage and the preferred options for the scheme are being finalised. A submission to the National Parks and Wildlife Service was approved, allowing the scheme to progress to site investigations, at which point the results will inform the preferred options of the scheme. A surveying contractor was appointed in...

Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: As Deputy Moynihan is well aware, I was in Cork. I have visited most areas throughout the country, but I have visited Cork in particular because of this scheme. Since I came into this office in the past four and a half months I have made a high priority of several schemes, and this scheme is one of them. I assure Deputy Moynihan and the people that this is at the forefront and I intend to...

Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I know this is an important issue for Deputy Moynihan and the people he represents, especially the people in that area. I assure Deputy Moynihan that everything will be done to deliver on the scheme. I assure Deputy Moynihan that since I came into office, I have highlighted several schemes throughout the country, and I see this scheme as important. I have talked to the people who have made...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: The lotto numbers would be good.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 25 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: The primary objective of Government policy on coastal protection is to ensure that in areas identified as being at greatest risk of damage or loss of economic assets through coastal erosion or flooding, appropriate and sustainable measures are identified by Local Authorities to protect those assets. Where such measures are economically justified on cost benefit grounds and compatible with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (14 Dec 2017)

Kevin Moran: The problem of coastal erosion at Portrane is being addressed by Fingal County Council. The Council applied for and was approved funding of €57,800 in 2012 under the Office of Public Works' Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to carry out a Coastal Erosion Risk Management Study of Portrane to Rush. This study was completed and the Council has been working on...