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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 268 together. The Office of Public Works has submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation as required under the Arterial Drainage Act. In all such cases, the Minister is required to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and, in this regard, will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Flood Risk Management Plans published on 3rd May 2018 set out the measures proposed to address flood risk nationally over the 10 year period 2018 - 2027, and include 19 new flood relief schemes to protect towns in the River Shannon River catchment, in addition to the scheme already underway in Athlone. Twelve of these projects have now been prioritised for implementation, as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The following table schedules car spaces that are located at State-owned properties in Dublin 7 and 8. The spaces are primarily assigned for State use and, as such, the Commissioners of Public Works are not receiving rent for those spaces. The spaces are managed and controlled by the occupants of the properties. Location Property Name Occupant No of Spaces DUBLIN 07 Bridewell Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Building Regulations (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: For many years there was only one supplier of cell windows in Ireland. There are now two OPW approved cell windows suppliers. Both window suppliers have been tested to CWCT TN-76 – EN 14019or the equivalent to I.I.R.S./Eolas 1987 to a minimum strength of 10 Nm. The approved suppliers have undertaken a rigorous process for approval. The cell windows are made up of three components,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Road Projects (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: In 2017 the Office of Public Works (OPW) carried out extensive flood defence refurbishment works in the townlands of Gurrane and Callinafercy, Co. Kerry. Roads adjoining the sites experienced accelerated deterioration as a result importing quantities of subsoil material in rigid trucks. Following discussion with Kerry County Council engineers, the OPW agreed to pay €12,500 towards...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: Following an incident involving a member of the public in the area identified, temporary measures, including the erection of temporary fencing, were taken to reduce the ongoing risk to members of the public. Following a review a permanent solution has been identified with works due to commence in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Flood Risk Management Plans published on 3rd May 2018 did not include any measures for new flood relief capital projects in Co. Westmeath. However a major flood relief scheme for Athlone was already underway at that time and continues to be progressed by Westmeath County Council with funding and direct labour provided by the Office of Public Works. The following summarises in tabular...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The information requested is being compiled and will be addressed directly to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: 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, being commissioned by Kildare County Council, is carrying out a detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: In May 2018 I launched 29 Flood Risk Management Plans for all the main river basins identifying a total of 118 flood relief projects to protect the main flood risk areas throughout the country. These Plans and projects are a key part of the overall flood risk management strategy set out in the National Development Plan 2017 - 2028 involving total investment of almost €1 billion over...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The former Garda station at Camp, Co. Kerry is currently not for sale. As part of the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Office of Public Works (OPW) was requested not to dispose of any further 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works, working with Garda Estate Management, has identified options for the upgrade of Tubercurry Garda Station. A decision on the approval and prioritisation of these works is a matter for An Garda Síochána in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 161 together. Corbally – Limerick City & Environs Flood Relief Scheme (FRS) The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) recommends progressing the project-level development and assessment of a Flood Relief Scheme for Limerick City & Environs, which includes the Corbally area. This work will involve detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, hold and manage a large and diverse property portfolio which includes office accommodation, heritage properties, visitor centres and Garda Stations. The Commissioner of Public Works adhere to a policy on property acquisition and disposal which is set down in DPER Circular 17/2016 - Policy for Property Acquisition and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works are the registered owners of the properties contained in Folios WX22940F and WX21417F.  These properties known as Government Offices, Anne Street, Wexford currently accommodate the Office of the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. There are a number of complex title issues associated with these...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Mar 2019)

Kevin Moran: The Programme for Government included for the re-opening of a number of closed Garda Stations (6) throughout the country, including Rush Garda Station, Co. Dublin.  The Office of Public Works (OPW) has undertaken an assessment of all the Stations identified in this 'pilot programme', and based on the Garda Síochána 'brief of requirements' received, has advised them on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (13 Nov 2018)

Kevin Moran: I visited this area recently and am aware of the issues in this location, as well as the excellent work that has been undertaken by Meath County Council in Laytown. I am advised that, in the first instance, the management of problems of coastal protection in the area indicated remains a matter for Meath County Council. Following the severe storms of Winter 2013/2014, the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (10 Jul 2018)

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 channel referred to by the Deputy does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme. Therefore, the OPW has no responsibilities for the maintenance of the channel.  Local flooding issues are a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (4 Jul 2018)

Kevin Moran: The former Garda station in Quin, Co. Clare was among the 139 Garda stations identified for closure by An Garda Síochána in 2012 and 2013. Many of these properties reverted to the OPW to identify an alternative State use or manage their disposal. In 2016, An Garda Síochána/Policing Authority undertook a review of the closed Garda Stations under the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (4 Jul 2018)

Kevin Moran: I wish to advise the Deputy that NAMA does not own property. Instead NAMA acquired loans and its role is as a secured lender. NAMA is prohibited from disclosing confidential debtor information under Sections 99 and 202 of the NAMA Act, including information on the location and type of assets owned by debtors. As a result it is not possible to identify particular assets which secure NAMA...