Results 141-160 of 1,345 for speaker:Kevin Moran

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (26 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Floodlighting is generally not actively encouraged at National Monuments sites from an ecological/energy consumption/light pollution point of view.  In particular, there are swifts and bats in residence at Nenagh Castle and, as excessive artificial light can impact on these populations, it may be difficult to design a sustainable solution which does not affect them.  In...

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

Kevin Moran: A Project Steering Group comprising representatives of Mayo County Council and the Office of Public Works is overseeing the implementation of the Ballina flood relief project.  A tender competition for the procurement of engineering design consultants for the project is underway and it is anticipated that the consultants will be appointed in January 2020.  The consultants...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres (21 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Loughcrew site is managed from the Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre and Guide services are available on a seasonal basis during the months of June, July and August. Currently, visitor access to the interior of the largest structure, Cairn T, is prohibited while necessary works are being designed and carried out to address serious structural issues, the effects of vandalism and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Accommodation (21 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Following the recent fire the remains of Emyvale Garda Station have been demolished and the site has been cleared. It has been agreed with An Garda Síochána that there is an urgent need to provide accommodation and the OPW has looked at temporary options. It is intended that proposals will be put forward for agreement in the next two weeks. It is not possible to give a definitive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (21 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: In relation to the above PQ, I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works 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.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Deputy Boyd Barrett should take it easy.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: To make himself younger looking.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Bread and milk were all we had.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: We all do.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: How many bushes?

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Fair play to Deputy McGrath for canvassing for her.

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I did not know we were having a discussion on the by-elections.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Botanic Gardens (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, which is managed by the Office of Public Works, has an existing public carpark which accommodates 72 cars and up to 4 coaches. Car Parking facilities are therefore available but, during busy periods, may be insufficient to meet demand. In line with OPW principles of sustainability, visitors are encouraged, where possible to walk, cycle or use public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has yet to receive a request from An Garda Síochána for refurbishment works to the canteen at Coolock Garda station. On receipt of any such request, details of the requirements will be agreed and a cost estimate will be provided to Garda Estate Management for funding approval.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages over 2,500 properties on behalf of the State which include office accommodation, heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, warehouses and sundry others. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that some of the information sought by the Deputy is not readily available and is currently being collated as completely as possible. A...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together. The role of the Commissioners of Public Works is to provide office accommodation for use by Government Departments and other State bodies. In addition, the Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a diverse portfolio of heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, former customs posts, former coastguard...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: It is expected that a decision will be made shortly in relation to the application made by Meath County Council on behalf of the named persons under the Remedial Works element of the Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) received an enquiry from local Gardaí about developing the parking facilities at the Garda Station in question. A quotation for the work was provided to Garda Estate Management (GEM), which must approve funding before the work can be scheduled by OPW for delivery. GEM has confirmed that the proposed car park works remain under...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: A total of 118 flood relief projects were identified in the Flood Risk Management Plans that I announced in May 2018 to protect the main flood risk areas throughout the country. Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal arising from these Plans. As there is a significant resource commitment involved in the delivery of such an ambitious programme of investment it is not possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (19 Nov 2019)

Kevin Moran: Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal under 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 were selected and are being progressed in the first phase of implementation. The proposed project in Donegal town, at an estimated...