Results 121-140 of 1,345 for speaker:Kevin Moran

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I hope it will be handed over by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: Work is nearing completion by the scheme consultants on the detailed design work required to finalise the documents for submission to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation or approval of the Scheme under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. Some delay has been experienced in relation to further necessary site investigative works which required specific...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland held a leasehold interest in Lissycasey Former Garda Station, Lissycasey, County Clare. The Lease term was 99 years, from 31 December, 1914 to 30 December 2013. The Commissioners of Public Works are now in the process of regularising our legal position in relation to this property and in that regard, the matter is being dealt with by the Chief...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Army Barracks (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that Donegal County Council own and maintain the former Lifford Army Barracks complex in Lifford. The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed terms with the Council to lease one of the buildings on the complex and a draft lease is being progressed. On completion of the lease, the Commissioners propose to fit-out the building as a new public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the former Garda station property at Barrack Street, Castleisland, Co. Kerry is no longer in the ownership of the Commissioners. The property was sold earlier this year and is now privately owned.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (5 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 to 102, inclusive, together. Capital expenditure and investment on flooding projects and associated flood risk management measures and programmes for 2018 was €64.64m. The allocation for flood relief projects and associated flood risk management measures in the 2019 Revised Estimates Volume is €73.127m. Table 1 below sets out the capital...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (4 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: As I stated in my reply to the Deputy’s similar question on 1st October last, there have been no delays in progressing this project. It is expected that the procurement process for the works will commence this month, with contracts being signed thereafter and work commencing on site in 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (4 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW State Architect presently conducts a Green audit when reviewing OPW architectural projects. In addition, a Green Design for Construction Guide is in preparation and should be completed in Q2-Q3 next year. This guide will include a wide range of information from site selection, design, technology, building materials, through to certain specifications.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Enniscorthy (river Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The scheme is at an advanced stage of planning and design. A formal Exhibition was held in May 2019 where the public were able to review the scheme design and measures and provide...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Risk Management (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I thank the Senators for giving me the opportunity to come into the Seanad and explain the current position. The Office of Public Works undertakes routine inspections of all flood defences along the Shannon Estuary. During the routine inspection by the OPW staff of the River Shannon flood defence embankment system, damage to the sluice outfall was noted. The function of the sluice outfall...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Risk Management (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: I will do that. I ask the Senator to bring the names of those she represents and details of the issues involved to the attention of my Department. Individuals needed help and we did our best to provide it. There are legal issues to be worked through but I want to make sure that everybody is looked after. When I visited the area I met Senator Byrne and a number of her colleagues and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: Admissions to OPW-managed Visitor Heritage sites are categorised in a number of different ways including individual visitors, Tour Operators and various complimentary categories including School Tours, persons with disabilities etc. Records for the past 10 years are being compiled in tabular form for all of the Guided visitor sites operated by the OPW during this period and will be forwarded...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: Under the contract signed between the parties the prescribed process for dispute resolution is described as conciliation, under this process both parties are brought together to mediate an agreement. The conciliation process is not yet finalised and both the OPW and the Contractor continue to engage with the appointed Conciliator. Legal proceedings have not been initiated in connection with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, has submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has made regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Schools Site Acquisitions (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioner of Public Works have been approached by Summerhill College with regard to a land swap on lands adjacent to a site acquired by the Commissioners for the construction of a new Garda Divisional Headquarters at Caltragh, Sligo Town. There are a number of issues for the Office of Public Works (OPW) to examine including complex title, rights of ways and planning before any...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (3 Dec 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW actively manages a portfolio of some 2,500 properties throughout the country, that ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitors centres to Garda stations, among others. At any given time, it is normal that a number of properties are vacant. In the case of the OPW portfolio, there are 98 properties currently vacant. The majority of these are former Garda stations...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (27 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that some of the information sought by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being collated.  A detailed response will issue to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal arising from the Flood Risk Management Plans that I announced in May 2018. Following consultation and discussions between the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Donegal County Council (DCC), six of the Donegal projects have been selected to be progressed in the first phase of implementation. Lifford, County Donegal The proposed Lifford Flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (26 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Work on developing a viable flood relief scheme for Cork city has been underway for about 13 years, beginning with the Lee CFRAMS pilot project, which was followed by the Lower Lee (Cork City) Project which has resulted in the currently proposed scheme for Cork, the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme.  I am fully satisfied that the scheme as proposed by the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Garda station at Castlemaine, Co. Kerry and associated living quarters is assigned to An Garda Síochána for operational use.  The premises has not been identified as surplus to requirements by An Garda Síochána and, therefore, the OPW has not been requested to manage its disposal either through intra State transfer, sale on the open market, or to lease/...