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

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties.  These range from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others.    In addition, there are a limited number of sundry residential dwellings that are intrinsic to the estates of parks and gardens as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Jul 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) carries out a national programme, on an average five-yearly cycle, of statutory Arterial Drainage Maintenance to a total of 11,500km of river channel and approximately 730km of embankments nationally. These maintenance works meet the statutory maintenance responsibilities for arterial drainage schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (3 Jul 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together. A contract was awarded on 12 February 2018 for the Fit Out of the premises referred to by the Deputy. These works are progressing and scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2018 to allow for occupancy by the Probation and Welfare Services. Any question in relation to the duties at the office referred to by the Deputy should be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (26 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised that the Office of Public Works has not received an application from Kildare County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for the area mentioned in the Deputy’s question.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The former Garda station on Roche’s Road, Wexford closed on the 22ndSeptember 2017. The Garda authorities do not have an ongoing requirement for the property having relocated to the newly built Garda station on Mulgannon Road, Wexford. The OPW's policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property including the former Garda station, Roche’s Road, Wexford is to: 1....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (19 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: A contract has been awarded for the fit-out of the former Department of Social Protection premises in Newbridge for the Probation and Welfare Services.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (19 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3rdMay, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which propose118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already completed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (19 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: It is a matter in the first instance, for each local authority to identify, investigate and address priority areas of their coastlines considered to be under significant threat from erosion. It is open to Sligo County Council to undertake coastal erosion remedial works using its own resources. If necessary, it may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (19 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has engaged the services of a third party service provider in relation to the operation and management of the existing mast sites within the OPW’s portfolio. This includes the potential development of other suitable sites within the portfolio for use in the telecommunications sector by mobile network and other operators. My officials will be in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastle West Garda Station is included in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works has carried out a feasibility study on the redevelopment of the Station based on a brief of requirements received from An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works is engaging with An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The 2012 and 2013 Policing Plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure. Many of these properties reverted to the Office of Public Works (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 Programme for a Partnership Government....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: As I previously advised the House in response to a similar question on Wednesday, 30th May, 2018, the Office of Public Works is finalising planning documentation and a Part 9 planning application will be lodged in the coming weeks. Once the planning process has been completed the OPW will then undertake the required Public Procurement Process for construction works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 and 263 together. As requested, the following table sets out the annual rent for the Passport Offices in Dublin and Cork. A cut-off date of 6thJune was used when calculating the 2018 to date rental liability. DFAT Passport Offices Annual Rent Property 2016 2017 2018 (01/01/2018 to 06/06/2018) Passport Office 1 – Balbriggan €390,000...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: Water levels in Lough Allen and Lough Ree are regulated by the ESB. The ESB advises me that the levels are relatively low at present, as of 6th June 2018. Consultation with ESB confirms that the weir at Athlone is primarily designed to maintain minimum levels in Lough Ree. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the operation of sluice structures in weirs at Tarmonbarry and three other...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties. These range from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others. In addition, there are a limited number of sundry residential dwellings that are intrinsic to the estates of parks and gardens as part of our...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has appointed a contractor to carry out the maintenance works referred to by the deputy. These works are scheduled to be completed this week.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (12 Jun 2018)

Kevin Moran: Day to day management of the Templemore flood relief scheme rests with the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW has engaged with all landowners and property owners affected by scheme in a constructive and courteous manner at all times. In the case in question the OPW has met with the person on a number of occasions to discuss his concerns and advise him of what is involved in the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3rd May, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects, in addition to 42 major projects already...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) carries out a programme of Arterial Drainage Maintenance to a total of 11,500 km of river channel and approximately 730 km of embankments. These maintenance works relate to arterial drainage schemes completed by the OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The OPW is required to maintain these designated drainage schemes in proper repair and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (31 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address, and County Councils may carry out flood mitigation works using their own resources. The OPW operates the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised...