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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (6 Sep 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Expenditure (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: Capital investment/expenditure by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on flood risk management measures, primarily on flood defence schemes, amounted to €254million in total between 2014 and 2018. This is broken down as follows: Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Expenditure €43.54m €48.37m €51.86m €45.37m €64.64m Nine major flood relief schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Sep 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 to 234, inclusive, together. Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal in 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works plans to commence the following works at Mullingar Garda Station; boiler upgrade works, upgrade and refurbishment works to timber windows, partial internal decorating and the provision of accommodation for a specialist Garda Unit. These works have been tendered, are expected to commence in the coming months and be complete before the year end. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter for each local authority to investigate and address in the first instance. They may carry out flood alleviation works from their own resources or apply to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. This purpose of this scheme is to provide funding to local authorities to undertake minor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that funding was approved to Donegal County Council in July 2018 under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for a coastal flooding and erosion risk management Study covering the areas mentioned in the deputy’s question. I am further advised by that the procurement process by the Council for the appointment of the consultants to carry out the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: As set out in my reply of the 5th March 2019, the issues in this case are complex and require significant examination. At this stage I would like to invite the Deputy to contact my office to arrange a meeting with my officials from the Property Management Division to discuss matters further.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (11 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The number of Heritage Cards issued by OPW Heritage Services since 2016 were as follows: 2016 2017 2018 2019 (up to 2/6/2019) 18,390 14,483* 14,268* 4,304 * The lower sales of Heritage Cards in 2017 and 2018 reflect the provision in those years of complimentary admission to specific groups such as Children Under 12 and Persons with disabilities and their Carers. The OPW's total Visitor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Resources (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Capital Investment Plan for An Garda Síochána 2016 -2021, provides for funding for the provision of Property Exhibits Management Stores (PEMS) at several locations, including Naas Garda Station, Co. Kildare, which has been identified as the preferred location for the Kildare Garda Division.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 to 160, inclusive, together. Fifteen projects were identified in County Donegal in 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by my officials that the number of car spaces at office buildings provided by the Office of Public Works is as follows: - 5,739 car spaces associated with owned office accommodation - 5,785 car spaces associated with leased office accommodation, including stand alone car parking.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Capital Budget Allocation and Spend allocation to the OPW for the years 2017 to 2019 is as follows: Vote 13 OPW 2017 Allocation€000 2018 Allocation€000 2019 Allocation€000 126,049 177,049 179,049 Vote 13 OPW 2017 Expenditure€000 2018 Expenditure€000 123,649 174,333 Savings within the 2017 capital allocation are primarily due to timing in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The OPW is currently preparing a plan for regular coastal monitoring surveys to be undertaken at a number of coastal sites that are considered to be at risk of coastal flooding and/or coastal erosion. These surveys will provide important and detailed information to assist with the ongoing monitoring of local rates of coastal erosion and to inform associated risk assessments. One such site...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (10 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: During the observation period, which ran from 19th March 2019 until 31st May 2019, one thousand, five hundred and twelve (1,512) comments were submitted to the Office of Public Works in respect of the Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review. OPW is now engaged in a detailed process of reviewing all of these comments and observations. It is not possible at this stage to say...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Status (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The River Slaney (Enniscorthy) Flood Relief Scheme is at an advanced stage of planning and design. The proposed scheme was on formal Exhibition to the public from May, 17th to June 18th 2019 and this was well attended. The next steps are to finalise the design having regard, as appropriate, to the observations received from the public Exhibition and then to submit all required...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of the Government Estate including the Garda Stations throughout the country . The Office of Public Works has not been made aware of any problems with the windows at Howth Garda Station and replacement of the windows was not identified as a priority in the 2019 work schedule. The windows will be assessed in the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by Kildare County Council that the closing date for receipt of tenders was the 27th June 2019 and these will be assessed and evaluated over the coming days. The Council envisage that the study of flood risk in the Hazelhatch area will be completed by the end of 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: Further to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 222 of 21 May 2019 regarding the Forensic Science Laboratory Project at the Backweston campus. Delivery of this project is managed by The Office of Public Works. The deadline date for the return of tender was scheduled for end of June. However due to requests from the short-listed tenderers, the return date was extended until 12th July....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has, currently, no plans for the development of a visitor centre at Quin Abbey.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised that Clare County Council submitted an application to the OPW under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme for the provision of rock armour to protect against cliff erosion caused by waves and tides at Spanish Point. Following assessment of the application and further to a meeting between OPW and Clare County Council in May 2019, the OPW...