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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: It was the first thing we agreed on this year.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: In 2018 the Flood Risk Management Plans identified some 150 flood relief schemes are required to manage the significant risk from flooding. Since then, the OPW has trebled, to some 100, the number of flood relief schemes at design and construction. The delivery of this programme of schemes is being funded by the Government’s €1.3bn investment in flood relief measures under the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Shannon flood risk State agency co-ordination group was established by the Government in 2016 to enhance the ongoing co-operation of all State agencies involved with the River Shannon and to introduce co-ordinated solutions that may have a benefit in managing flood risk in the Shannon catchment. The group is focused on prioritising actions and activities that can help manage flood risk...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: I did outline plans, Deputy. As I said, a total of 24 strategic maintenance works will be carried out over the next number of months. Since I resumed my role in the Office of Public Works, I have put forward a number of changes, particularly with regard to the minor works scheme, where local authorities play a key role. I changed the criteria from €750,000 to €2 million....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: I have responsibility for the Shannon from one end to the other. I meet many different groups and I understand fully where everyone is coming from. As I said to the Deputy at the outset, we all have to work together. The flooding of the Shannon onto a flat surface is a major problem arising from climate change. I met the group the Deputy mentioned after taking up my role. I will meet it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: As the Deputy is aware, the OPW is a significant and large organisation with a wide-ranging remit. It is currently processing 100 flood scheme projects and maintains 11,500 km of channel and 800 km of earth embankments. It maintains over 2,000 properties, including offices, Garda stations, parks, gardens, heritage buildings, accommodation for over 50,000 civil servants, which is up by...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: As the Deputy mentioned, I work closely with the Minister, Deputy Chambers. As I said, we brought in all these new rules and regulations. I am quite satisfied that as we go forward with the projects the OPW carries out, we will do them within budget and on time. We have a huge portfolio and an awful lot of areas. In some cases, we have to work with contracts. When I say that we "work...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: Securing value for money is a central priority for both this Government as well as the Office of Public Works, OPW. It is at the heart of all decision-making at every stage of a policy, project or programme's lifecycle, as it should be. Securing value for money is both a priority as well as our duty. It is at the forefront of decision-making on all projects in the OPW, at all stages....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 and 22 together. The Office of Public Works, (OPW), has an on-going relationship with the Department for Infrastructure, DfI Rivers, Northern Ireland, which is the Competent Authority for the implementation of the EU Floods Directive in Northern Ireland. In 2009, the OPW and Dfl Rivers agreed to establish a Cross-Border Co-ordination Group to...

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

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that there is a schedule of maintenance and capital works planned for Swords Garda Station to include the following:A new perimeter boundary and upgrading of the car park.Upgrade to the prisoner processing areaReplacement of the single glazed glazing to triple glazingThe replacement of the existing roof covering and upgrading of roof...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: Within the Shannon River Basin District of County Clare, I recently announced completion of the Springfield flood relief scheme in August. This scheme will protect 21 properties and is a boost to residents and businesses that have been badly affected by the severe flooding in the Springfield area in recent years. The Ennis Lower and South flood relief schemes were completed in 2021. Along...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme, (CFRAM), the largest study of flood risk was completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), in 2018. Since 2018, and working with local authorities, the OPW has trebled, to some 100, the number of flood relief schemes at design and construction. Ballinhassig Flood Relief Scheme is funded by the OPW from the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) and Galway County Council are working together on the development of the South Galway (Gort Lowlands) Flood Relief Scheme with Galway County Council acting as the lead authority. The South Galway (Gort Lowlands) Flood Relief Scheme is currently at Stage I, Scheme Development and Preliminary Design. The combinations of river water, groundwater, swallow...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Department of Finance has overall responsibility for policy matters in relation to insurance, including flood insurance. The Department of Finance engages with the insurance industry on all aspects of insurance reform, including flood cover issues. These matters are a priority for the Government and efforts continue to be made to encourage a responsive approach to the provision of flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, the largest study of flood risk in Ireland, was completed by the Office of Public Works in 2018. The 29 Flood Risk Management Plans were a key output of CFRAM, identifying proposed flood relief measures nationwide. Since 2018, and working with local authorities, the OPW has trebled, to some 100, the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: To date, six communities across Cork County are protected from significant flood risk by completed flood relief schemes in Bandon, Clonakilty, Douglas, Dunmanway, Fermoy and Mallow. Cork County Council with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW), for nine staff is leading the delivery of six flood relief schemes in the initial tranche of schemes, nationally, with nine additional...

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

Kevin Moran: Following the conclusion of a public procurement procedure, the Office of Public Works has identified a preferred bidder to construct the new Garda Station in Macroom. In accordance with the requirements of the Infrastructure Guidelines, approval of the Final Business Case is now required from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. Once this approval is in place and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 96 together. The launch in 2018 of the Flood Risk Management Plans trebled, to some 100, the number of flood relief schemes at design and construction. There remains some 50 schemes, referred to as Tranche II, yet to commence work on their design, due to constraints of professional engineering services and skills in Ireland. However, the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, the largest study of flood risk ever undertaken by the State, was completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2018. The CFRAM programme studied 80% of Ireland's primary flood risk and identified measures to protect over 95% of that risk. The 29 Flood Risk Management Plans were a key output of CFRAM, identifying...

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

Kevin Moran: It is the intention of An Garda Síochána to construct a new Divisional Headquarters for the DMR North Division, which will include an enhanced custody suite serving the DMR and a range of specialist training facilities for An Garda Síochána personnel. A number of potential sites are currently under consideration, and engagement has taken place with third parties in...