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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (13 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has scheduled refurbishment, Mechanical & Electrical, and Universal Access works to Greystones Garda Station. The proposed refurbishment is intended to rationalise the three parts of the Garda Station improving accessibility for staff and the public. M&E works will include heating up-grades and insulation of the walls...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (13 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that, in relation to the wall collapse at Dún Chonhúir, Inis Meáin, the OPW has completed a structural engineering report and a full photographic survey. The OPW will shortly submit an application for Ministerial Consent to Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to carry out consolidation and repair works to the wall. Subject to grant of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (13 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995, as amended, and maintains these schemes in proper repair and effective condition under section 37 of the Act. The location referenced forms part of the Corrib-Headford Arterial Drainage Scheme, which is under the auspices of the OPW....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (13 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The properties listed below owned by the Office of Public Works in County Mayo are currently vacant. - County Town Property Status 1 Mayo Ballycastle Former Garda Station and Residence Sale agreed following online/public auction 2 Mayo Glenisland Former Garda Station ...

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: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works does not have a requirement to acquire this site in County Kerry.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works advertised publicly for proposals for the operation of a mobile catering unit at Casino Marino in 2024 and 2025. In 2024, a number of expressions of interest were received and paperwork was issued to all interested parties to make a formal application. No applications were returned. In 2025, the opportunity was advertised again and no expressions of interest were...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW), like other State bodies, is obliged to follow central Government policies on the disposal of surplus properties and the arrangements involved are set out in the following Department of Public Expenditure & Reform (DPER) Circulars:Circular 11/2015: Protocols for the Transfer and Sharing of State Property Assets.Circular 17/2016: Policy for Property...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation and presentation of 33 National Historic Properties and over 780 National Monuments nationwide, including Athenry Castle. The Castle is a well-preserved example of a 13th-century tower house that forms an important part of Ireland’s medieval heritage. The OPW determines the opening arrangements for each site based on a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 408 and 430 together. Through the national Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, the largest study of flood risk was completed by the Office of Public Works, (OPW), in 2018. This studied the flood risk for two thirds of the population against their risk of flooding from rivers and the sea. The Government’s Flood Risk...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that no refurbishment works, in excess of €50,000, were carried out at Letterkenny Garda Station in 2024 and to-date in 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that no refurbishment works, in excess of €50,000, were carried out at Ballyshannon Garda Station in 2024 and to-date in 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that no refurbishment works, in excess of €50,000, were carried out at Milford Garda Station in 2024 and to-date in 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that no refurbishment works, in excess of €50,000, were carried out at Buncrana Garda Station in 2024 and to-date in 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages Kilmainham Gaol as one of Ireland’s most significant historic sites, together with its associated archival collections. Among these is the Kilmainham Gaol Autograph Book, which contains signatures and messages of individuals detained during the revolutionary period, including the events of 1916. A dedicated website showcasing the autograph...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has been tasked with providing a solution to An Garda Síochána to increase its capacity to train new Gardaí recruits, and to upskill serving officers. Work is currently ongoing by Office of Public Works at the Garda College, Templemore to develop additional capacity in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: I refer to the Parliamentary Question you raised for answer on 8 September 2025. The approved Total Project Cost for Bailieborough Garda Station, at Contract Award stage (12 November 2021), was €15.62m. This included the construction contract sum, 20% contingency, design fees, percentage for art allowance and VAT. In September 2023, additional works were approved by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme - Ireland’s largest study of flood risk, was completed by the Office of Public Works in 2018. This studied the flood risk for two-thirds of the population against their risk of flooding from rivers and the sea. An output of the CFRAM Programme, the Government’s Flood Risk Management Plans, provide the evidence...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) undertakes the provision, operation and maintenance of hydrometric gauges to measure water levels and river flows and to produce hydrometric data and undertake hydrological analysis for Flood Risk Management (FRM) purposes. The OPW currently operates some 450 surface water monitoring stations at rivers, lake and tidal locations nationwide. The data from the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Work Supports (12 Nov 2025)

Kevin Moran: 1162. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when discussions regarding the alignment of the Youthreach calendar year with the second level calendar year will be concluded; when an announcement will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62221/25]