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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres Funding (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Heritage Service of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the conservation, maintenance and presentation of approximately 780 National Monuments and Historic Properties in the ownership or guardianship of the State. Kiltyclogher Heritage Centre is a locally-run facility in Co. Leitrim and is not in State care. The Heritage Service of the OPW has therefore no...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is quite happy to work with the promoter on this proposal and has made contact with him directly in recent days to seek more details about the event.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (3 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Earlier this year, the Office of Public Works (OPW) was unable to complete maintenance work on Channel C1-37-10 arising from environmental concerns. The OPW has been in contact with the land owner in question and informed him that works on the channel bed are scheduled to commence in May 2018 as part of OPW’s ongoing maintenance programme in that area.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tax Yield (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The following table shows the gross income (excluding VAT) received by the State under licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works in respect of mobile telecommunications equipment on Garda Masts for each of the 5 years from 2012 – 2016. Income from Telecommunication Mast Licences at Garda Stations (GS)-2012 - 2016 Location 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Abbeyfeale GS...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that an alternative use has been identified for the following former Garda stations since 2012: Assigned for Community Use (12) No. Name of Property and Location Community Group 1. Former Garda Station, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry Coiste Forbartha na Sceilge. 2. Former Garda Station, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo Ballycastle Development Company. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has not obtained recent valuations for the Garda stations, which closed as part of the Rationalisation Programme 2012-2013. Should the OPW decide to dispose of any closed Garda stations, current market valuations will be obtained at that juncture.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: In August 2016, the Office of Public Works was requested by An Garda Síochána not to dispose of the Garda station properties that remained in State ownership until the review of closed Garda stations had concluded.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: An inspection of the river channel running through Cappamore was completed earlier this year and no maintenance works were proposed in this area. A further inspection of the channel will be undertaken to determine if maintenance works are required.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Maintenance of rivers and other watercourses can have a positive role to play in preventing the deterioration of channel conveyance capacity. A regular maintenance programme to remove excess inorganic material, vegetation and/or remove debris and rubbish from river channels, and ensure that culvert screens are kept clear, can help reduce flood levels during flood events. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Kilkenny Castle, one of our nation’s most celebrated historic properties, attracts circa 308,000 paying visitors annually and many multiples of this number visit the parkland. As with all busy visitor attractions, a wide variety of issues can arise which require ongoing dialogue between staff and management. The management of Kilkenny Castle engages in a timely and proactive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Telecommunications Infrastructure (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Under the terms of the licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) to third parties in relation to the installation of telecommunications equipment on the masts at Garda Stations, compliance with planning is the responsibility of the Licensee. Of the 139 Garda Stations closed in recent years, 17 of the associated telecommunications masts were licensed to third parties,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Sean Mac Dhiarmada Cottage is a National Monument in State care and is managed and maintained by the Office of Public Works. Visitor access to the Cottage is currently feasible on a pre-arranged basis only. The OPW made arrangements in 2016 for a local Heritage Centre in Kiltyclogher to be made keyholders for the property to facilitate this and also supported the Centre financially...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: On April 11 2017, the Government agreed the administrative arrangements for a Homeowners Voluntary Relocation Scheme for those primary residential properties that flooded during 4 December 2015 to 13 January 13 2016. This is a national scheme of humanitarian assistance, targeting aid at those worst affected properties, for which there are no alternative feasible measures. The Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 and 84 together. The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have issued licences to install telecommunications equipment on masts at Garda Stations to the following companies, all of which are licensed by ComReg to provide services in Ireland. - Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd. - Three Ireland Services (Hutchison) Ltd. (formerly O2 Ireland Ltd) - Vodafone...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works continues to engage in discussions with the landlord regarding the extent of necessary works to be carried out on the property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda station. As the negotiations are not yet complete the location of the site cannot be disclosed at this stage. The construction of this Garda station is to be undertaken as part of a larger PPP bundle.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has received in recent days a copy of a report by HR Wallingford commissioned by the “savecorkcity” group to support that group's claims that a tidal barrier for Cork City would cost in the region of €140 million. The report is being considered by the OPW and its technical advisers. The OPW would note that the report addresses the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: As I have indicated in response to the Deputy’s previous PQ on this subject on 11th September, I have requested the Office of Public Works to review the position with regard to the opening season at Skellig Michael. This process is underway at present and I would expect that it will be concluded within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: For the most part, the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) dispose of State owned property by way of public auction. However, there are occasions when Estate Agents / Auctioneers advise the CPW that private treaty is a more suitable approach to sale. In addition, there can be special purchase arrangements with, for example, Local Authorities, the Health Service Executive and adjoining...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Oct 2017)

Kevin Moran: Under the terms of the licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) to third parties in relation to the installation of telecommunications equipment on the masts at Garda Stations, the Licensees are responsible for any planning applications. OPW has not made any applications for planning permission in respect of telecommunications masts at former Garda Stations.