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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (18 Jun 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 have confirmed the proposed car park remains under consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (18 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has not invested in the preservation and maintenance of the office buildings known as 44 and 45 O'Connell Street, as the future use of the property has been under consideration. The properties are currently vacant. Their future use is being considered in line with OPW’s policy on surplus vacant property, which is as follows: 1. Identify if the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (18 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: It is inferred from the Deputy's Question that she is referring to the historic estate in State care, specifically National Monuments & Historic Properties, rather than the entire portfolio of all buildings managed by the OPW. The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation, management and presentation of: - approximately 1,000 National Monuments that are in State...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (18 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation, management and presentation of: - approximately 1,000 National Monuments that are in State ownership or guardianship at 768 locations - 32 other significant Historic Properties. The conservation and presentation of these sites to the public involves a range of activities including major and minor conservation projects, ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (13 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review, which was on display in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, was commissioned to examine how visitors currently experience the facilities on offer within the Phoenix Park. The purpose of the review was to identify areas for potential future enhancement of the Phoenix Park that would improve the visitor experience for all...

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

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has no plans for any new Garda Station in County Kildare. I can confirm the Office of Public Works have works relating to refurbishment, renovation or updating of facilities, undergoing or planned, in seven Garda Stations in County Kildare. Details are included as follows and incorporate works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: In April 2017, Fáilte Ireland announced €11.5m in funding from its Capital Grants budget for ten key OPW projects in Dublin and within the Ireland’s Ancient East region. The funding was provided in the context of Fáilte Ireland’s strategic partnership with the OPW and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to assist in the refurbishment...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: As part of the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Office of Public Works (OPW) was requested not to dispose of any closed Garda stations pending the outcome of two reviews of closed Garda stations. The first review identified six closed Garda stations for reopening and the second review, published on the 21 December 2018, did not identify any further closed Garda stations for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The following table sets out the capital projects in the Flood Risk Management area where Appropriate Assessment Screening Reports and Natura Impact Statements, where appropriate, have been carried out in the timeframe set out by the Deputy. Flood Relief Project Available from: Ashbourne, Co Meath Currently not available online but will be issued directly to the Deputy Athlone, Co...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that an application has been submitted by Limerick City and County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for a project at the location mentioned in the Deputy’s question. This application is currently being assessed and the Council will be advised of the outcome shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: The statutory authority of the Commissioners of Public Works or its agents to undertake dredging operations as part of drainage or flood relief schemes as necessary derives from the Ministerial consent for such schemes under Section 7 of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945* and from Section 37 of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945* in relation to the maintenance of such schemes in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the small car-park serving the sites at Cahergal and Leacanabuaile Forts is under the care of the Office of Public Works.  OPW is already aware of the bus and car-parking issues here and it is accepted that the area no longer serves the needs of people visiting these sites.  In the past, a number of possible re-configurations were considered for the area...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am pleased to say that good progress has been made on the implementation of new flood relief schemes in County Donegal since I announced, in May 2018, 29 Flood Risk Management Plans for all the main river basins.  These Plans identified a total of 118 flood relief projects to protect the main flood risk areas throughout the country, 15 of which are in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: A key-holding agreement is in place with a representative of the local community who has agreed to open St Colmcille's House, Kells, to the public at certain times daily and at the specific request of larger groups who may wish to visit outside of these times. This arrangement is in place for a trial period until the 31st December 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: Arterial Drainage maintenance works relate to Arterial Drainage Schemes completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The Brosna Drainage Scheme is a maintainable scheme under this Act. Maintenance work on this scheme was carried out by OPW staff during May and June 2018 and involved removing all blockages on the OPW maintainable channel that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (11 Jun 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. In relation to coastal protection/erosion generally, it is a matter in the first instance for local authorities to identify and prioritise problems along their coastlines and, if a viable solution is available, they may undertake works using their own resources or, if necessary, apply for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works...

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

Kevin Moran: The Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review, which was on display in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, was commissioned to examine how visitors currently experience the facilities on offer within the Phoenix Park. The purpose of this review was to identify areas for potential future enhancement of the Phoenix Park that would improve the visitor experience for all...

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

Kevin Moran: The Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review has been on display at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and a comprehensive Executive Summary online since 19th March 2019. The period for observations was extended and concluded on the 29th May 2019 resulting in a ten-week period for observations. It should be noted that this document...

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

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio, which ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others.  As is typical of such large portfolios, there will always be a number of properties, at any given time, that are vacant.  The majority of the properties currently...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Athea, Co. Limerick, was one of 300 areas that were believed to be at significant flood risk, and hence assessed as part of the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State. The CFRAM Programme culminated with the launch of 29 Flood Risk Management Plans on 3 May 2018, and proposed 118 new outline flood relief...