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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works (16 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: In early 2017 the Office of Public Works (OPW) advertised in national and local newspapers for suitable sites for the construction of a new Garda Station in Sligo, the cost of these advertisements was €971.08 ex. VAT. In May 2018 the OPW purchased the lands in question for the sum of €1.35m.  The OPW subsequently secured the property by erecting fencing, removed trees etc.,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Lease Agreements (16 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: This matter has recently come to the attention of this Office and has been referred to the Chief State Solicitor’s Office(CSSO) for advice. It falls into a broad category of cases whereby there was an initial error in mapping or conveyancing of the property resulting in the property, or part thereof, not being properly transferred from the construction company to the new owner. If...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works (16 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have in excess of 300 leases for the provision of office accommodation for the various Government Departments and their Agencies.  The rent payable is governed by the agreed terms of each individual lease agreement.  The Commissioners have continued to pay the rents due in accordance with their legal obligations under these leases during the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Jun 2020)

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.  This is a significant scheme within the Office of Public Works €1 billion flood relief investment programme, and on completion will protect 236 properties in the town. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inland Waterways (16 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995.  The following link shows the catchment drainage schemes that the OPW are responsible for. Maintenance of all drainage schemes carried out under earlier Acts, known as Drainage Districts, is the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works (16 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following is a list of properties and sites in Mayo in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works or the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.  This list excludes National Historic Properties and National Monuments. LOCATION PROPERTY NAME ADDRESS Achill Island ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 158 together. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address. I understand the works at Ardfert as described in the Deputy’s question relate to repairs to a private embankment. The Office of Public Works has no responsibility for this embankment and as such any repairs would fall...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (9 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Broadford, are treated in line with the disposal policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property, is to: 1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Fire Stations (9 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: The provision of fire services in local authority areas, including the establishment and maintenance of fire brigades, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of premises, is a statutory function of the individual fire authorities under the provisions of the Fire Services Acts, 1981 and 2003. My Department supports the fire authorities through setting general policy, providing a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Jun 2020)

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. This is a significant scheme within the Office of Public Works €1 billion flood relief investment programme, and on completion will protect 236 properties in the town. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: The pre-qualification procedures for the Main Contractor and Reserved Specialists is ongoing during the current Covid-19 restrictions.  We expect this to be completed early in Quarter 3, 2020.  It is also hoped that tender documentation will issue later in Quarter 3 2020, with a Contract expected to be in place before the end of 2020.  Construction work will take approx. 18...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: Emyvale Garda Station was badly damaged by an arson attack in October 2019 and the existing station was demolished.  The Office of Public Works, working with Án Garda Siochána, identified that the former Married Quarters in Emyvale can meet the operational accommodation requirements as an interim measure.  The planning process to facilitate this was commenced earlier this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised, in respect of coastal erosion at the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin, that Fingal County Council is leading on this issue, as it is a matter for Local Authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas.  Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Government has agreed to the establishment of an Inter-Departmental Group to scope out an approach for the development of an integrated, whole of Government coastal strategy, for managing our changing coast and to report back to Government within a period of 6 months with its initial findings and recommendations.  The Inter-Departmental Group will be jointly chaired by the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Rights of Way (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the lands at the location in question are in private ownership.  The Office of Public Works(OPW) has no knowledge or functions in relation to the purported right of way. The OPW, along with Cork County Council and Irish Rail, are permitted access through the vehicular gate at the entrance for maintenance purposes.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Catchment Based Flood Risk Assessment Management Programme (CFRAM), Moneycashen was identified as an Area for Further Assessment (AFA). While the CFRAM Programme did not find the scale of the flood defence works required to provide community-wide protection for the ‘at-risk’ properties at Moneycashen to be economically viable (with costs estimated to be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: €4,143,688.46(vat inclusive), has been spent to date on the refurbishment works for Fitzgibbon St Garda Station. The works are expected to be completed in early 2021 and no issues have been referred to Conciliation.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Data Centres (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: Construction work has not commenced on this project.  The project was delayed due to planning issues.  A number of conditions in the grant of planning by Kildare County Council have been successfully appealed to An Bord Pleanála.  Due to the delay the business case requires to be updated and this process is currently being undertaken by the Office of Government Chief...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tourism Industry (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: In making the decision to close Skellig for the remainder of the 2020 season, OPW had to have regard to the safety of a range of individuals including Visitors to the island, OPW staff and Boatmen and their employees.  It was the OPW assessment that given the particular nature of the Skellig site and the means of transit to it, the comparisons with other landside environments are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (3 Jun 2020)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works intends to undertake a detailed transport and mobility study in the Phoenix Park to develop a new Mobility Strategy which would seek address to a range of complex issues including vehicular access to the Park, cycling and pedestrian facilities and issues, parking provision, traffic calming, public transport links, sustainable...