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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: It is not possible to provide a fully costed estimate for the visit of Pope Francis to the Phoenix Park in August this year as arrangements for the event have yet to be finalised. It is expected that the number of people visiting the park that day will not exceed 600,000. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is undertaking preparatory works that will cater for the health, safety and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works have considerable experience in management of large-scale events in the Phoenix Park. The OPW team is closely working with organisers, contractors and World Meeting of Families to ensure that the event is managed safely and that the park is restored to pristine condition as soon as possible after the event. Given the scale of the event, it will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The proposed Phase 2 of work at Maynooth Castle would, in the first instance, fall to be considered in the context of the funds recently announced in respect of Built Heritage. The Office of Public Works (OPW) are currently working with the funding Department (DCHG) to identify where these recently announced additional resources will be allocated.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Bloom Garden event and the proposed Papal Mass are Government- supported events and thus a facility fee is not charged in either case. With regard to the “Ed Sheeran” concerts, the fees charged are commercially sensitive but are in line with fees charged at other similar venues. As is normal practice for such events, OPW has sought a substantial bond from the event...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Building Regulations (2 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The cell windows used by the Office of Public Works are a composite construction made up of three components, namely concrete, glass block and a protective covering layer. The performance of the cell windows depends on all three components working together and not just one single component of its make-up. The composite construction of the cell windows mentioned in the deputy’s PQ does...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (2 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: The river in the location referred to by the Deputy is strongly influenced by the tide and several breached flood defence scenarios occurred during repeated storm surges, resulting in severe flooding of agricultural land throughout the estuary. The OPW is currently refurbishing the earthen flood defence embankments along the river and estuary. There are no immediate plans to remove temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Payments (1 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: Compensation claims in respect of flood relief schemes carried out by the Office of Public Works arise in situations where a person’s property interest suffers losses or damages arising from interference with that property in the execution of such schemes under the Arterial Drainage Acts. Although in almost all situations land is not acquired, the compensation provisions follow the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (1 May 2018)

Kevin Moran: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that the application submitted under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Galway County Council for flood relief works at Leenane Village is currently under consideration and the Council will be notified shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (26 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: A pre-feasibility study into the flooding issues in Ballinhassig has been completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and has identified a preferred option for the area. Further assessment of the environmental impacts of the proposed option has yet to be completed. It is not possible to provide a timeframe for the project at this time but provision has been made in OPW’s multi annual...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vacant Sites Data (26 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 95 together. The Commissioners of Public Works have advised me that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has been notified by two Local Authorities in relation to three sites placed on a vacant sites register in 2017. Two sites identified by Dublin City Council at St. John’s Road/Military Road, which are in effect one site, were placed on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (25 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being compiled. A detailed response will issue to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Health and Safety Regulations (25 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: The cell windows used by the Office of Public Works are a composite construction made up of three components, namely concrete, glass block and a protective covering layer. The performance of the cell windows depends on all three components working together and not just one single component of its makeup. The composite construction of the cell windows mentioned in the deputy’s PQ does...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (24 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Enabling Works contract for the Forensic Science Ireland laboratory is presently on site and will be completed this month. This work includes site services, security and building foundations. The Main Contract will follow. Due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, it was necessary to add further information to the Main Contract tender documentation....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (24 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Rock of Dunamaise is a National Monument in State ownership and is maintained by the Office of Public Works.Currently, the site is in good conservation order and no works, apart from general maintenance are planned. The site is open to the public and holds a potential for greater visitor and tourism engagement.Discussions have taken place between Laois Co. Council, the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (24 Apr 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: Health and Safety Regulations (24 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: The cell windows used by the Office of Public Works are a composite construction made up of three components, namely concrete, glass block and a protective covering layer. The performance of the cell windows depends on all three components working together and not just one single component of its makeup. The composite construction of the cell windows mentioned in the Deputy’s PQ does...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (24 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: I fully appreciate the serious concerns of the local people in relation to the problem of erosion at Portrane. I have visited the area and seen the problem at first hand. While addressing the problem is a matter for Fingal County Council (FCC), the Office of Public Works (OPW) is working with the Council to assist it in finding a proper long term solution to the problems at Portrane. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (24 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is not responsible for the preparation of a national coastal erosion strategy or plan. The OPW has undertaken a national assessment of coastal erosion (including erosion rates) under the Irish Coastal Protection Strategy Study (ICPSS) and the results of this study have been published on the OPW website. This Study assists Local Authorities (LA’s)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (24 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are, in the first instance, a matter for each local authority to investigate and address. 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 nationally. These maintenance works relate to arterial drainage schemes completed by the OPW under the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Recreational Facilities Provision (24 Apr 2018)

Kevin Moran: The Commissioners of Public Works plan to upgrade the car parks at the 15 acres pitches. There are no immediate plans to upgrade the football pitches.