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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Preparations (29 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has spent €7,806,963 to date on acquiring and developing physical infrastructure for use at Dublin Port, Rosslare Europort and Dublin Airport as a consequence of Brexit.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Programme for Government included for the reopening of a number of closed Garda Stations (6) throughout the country, including Ballinspittle Garda Station, Co. Cork. OPW is currently completing the tender documents for the necessary works at this Station. Tenders will be invited over the coming weeks following which the tenders will be assessed and a contract awarded. It is expected that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm the Office of Public Works have undertaken works relating to refurbishment, renovation or maintenance of facilities in twelve Garda Stations in County Laois in 2018/19. Details are included below and incorporate works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Garda Station Description of current/planned works. 2018 € 2019 (to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flooding Data (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Government has provided €1 billion for investment in flood risk management measures over the coming decade. The details of this investment were announced by Minister Moran with Mr. Leo Varadkar TD, An Taoiseach on 3rdMay 2018, at the launch of the Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs). These Plans are the output from the largest study of flood risk ever undertaken by the State,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Remedial repair works were carried out by the Office of Public Works on the 20th May 2019 to the sluice at Ardcanaught, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. The sluice is now fully operational again.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that there are no plans, at this time, to transfer the property to another public body. Following the closure of the Garda station on Roche’s Road, Wexford on the 22ndSeptember 2017 the Office of Public Works (OPW) sought alternative State use for the property. There is no Central Government requirement for accommodation in the former...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: River Basin Management Plans (28 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of the Brosna Drainage Scheme and during maintenance works in May/June 2018, all blockages were removed from the OPW’s maintainable section of channels. The area referred to by the Deputy is further upstream of the maintainable channel and does not fall within the remit of the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (21 May 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 21stDecember 2018, did not identify any further closed Garda stations for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: There has been no change of policy regarding the use of lodges in the Phoenix Park.  There are a number of dwellings in the Phoenix Park that are currently vacant due to their poor condition.  The OPW has recently commenced a programme of refurbishment of some of these properties in order to protect and preserve their historic value as part of the Phoenix Park estate.  The...

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

Kevin Moran: There are a number of aesthetic and practical considerations involved in deciding whether floodlighting of particular sites is either feasible or appropriate.  The nearby availability of a power source, cost, rural light pollution and the appropriateness of floodlighting isolated sites must all be taken into account. The general policy of the Office of Public Works, guided by...

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

Kevin Moran: Signage on public roads, including the main street of Doneraile and all approach roads to Doneraile, is a matter for the local authority, in this case Cork County Council. The Office of Public Works has no role in the provision of signage on public roads.  Nevertheless, OPW is available to discuss signage relating to Doneraile Estate with the Council if that can be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Functions (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Under Section 28(2) of the State Property Act, 1954, land vested in or held in trust for a body corporate immediately prior to its dissolution, (other than land held by such body in trust for another person) becomes property of the State in the person of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.  The interest acquired by the Minister is described as a defeasible interest as it may...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together. The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) grant licences to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) who hold a Mobile Telecommunications Licence to provide Mobile Telephone Services.   A standard licence agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which MNOs are permitted to locate on OPW property. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Further to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 10 April 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 is scheduled for end of June. Subsequently, tender assessment will take place during Q3 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that the Hazelhatch area of Celbridge, County Kildare was assessed as part of the Eastern Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study. The Flood Risk Management Plans identified the need for a further study of the area to help identify any feasible option to manage the existing flood risk.  This further study is being commissioned by Kildare County Council. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: 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 Office of Public Works (OPW), for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat.  Discussions are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (21 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: 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 Office of Public Works (OPW), for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat.  I am advised by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (16 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: Number of Heritage Cards sold in 2017, 2018 and 2019 (verified 2019 figures only available up to 31/3/19) 2017 2018 1/1/19 – 31/3/19 Total 14,683 14,268 1,312

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (16 May 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: Garda Station Refurbishment (16 May 2019)

Kevin Moran: 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 below and incorporate works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Garda Station Description of current/planned works. Clane GS Minor fabric repairs to...