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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has no proposals whatsoever to develop footpaths or cycle lanes across the polo grounds in the Phoenix Park.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: In relation to coastal protection/erosion generally, it is a matter for local authorities to identify and prioritise the problem areas along their coastlines. The local authority may undertake any viable works using their own resources or, if necessary, apply for funding under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. In 2018, the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (13 May 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has no statutory responsibility to provide funding to Sligo County Council towards the cost of drainage works on the Owenmore River. Statutory responsibility for funding towards maintenance by Sligo County Council of this river is allocated by the Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government. In 2018, I made available on an exceptional and once-off basis...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The conciliation process for Kevin Street Garda Station is not yet concluded. Conciliation costs paid to date are €329,542.79, Vat. inclusive. The Galway Garda Station conciliation process is still ongoing and conciliation costs paid to date are €89,619.85, Vat inclusive. No other Garda projects have entered into the conciliation process.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The 2019 visitor numbers for Maynooth Castle and Castletown are in the process of being compiled and audited. As such, fully verified visitor numbers to these sites last year are not yet available. The 2017 and 2018 visitor numbers are: Site 2017 2018 Maynooth Castle 23,315 22,946 Castletown House 32,493 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: The breakdown of funding provided on the Mountmellick Flood Relief project to date is as follows: Expenditure in 2019: €127,683.07 Expenditure in 2020 (to date): €66,897.83 Estimated total expenditure in 2020: €475,000 approximately. It is important to note that due to the current Covid-19 related restrictions this figure may not be realised. The situation is being kept...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Local authorities may carry out flood mitigation works using its own resources or apply under the OPW’s Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, which makes funds available to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (13 May 2020)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Children’s Science Centre project is currently the subject of Arbitration proceedings initiated by its promoters,the Irish Children’s Museum Ltd (ICML). I understand that the Commissioners of Public Works are currently engaging with the relevant stakeholders in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: I am advised that, in the first instance, the management of problems of flooding and coastal protection in the area indicated remains a matter for Kerry County Council. The Council may carry out flooding and coastal protection works using its own resources, but where necessary, the Council may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: The pre-qualification procedure for the main contractor is ongoing.  Pre-qualification of the reserved specialists will begin shortly.  It is expected that tenders will issue for the construction work during this summer with a contract awarded before the end of the year.  Construction will take about 18 months.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: All Garda Cell windows are to the required EN 14019 standard. There are two approved cell window suppliers. The works to the cell windows in the Co. Meath Garda Station are part of the OPW cell upgrade programme.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: While property acquisition relative to the National Monuments estate is a matter for the Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Office of Public Works understands that there are no proposals being actively pursued for this property to be acquired.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: As of 28th February 2020, the Office of Public Works employs two staff members in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: 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. The Council may carry out coastal protection works using its own resources, but where necessary, the Council may also put forward proposals to the relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for funding of appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has received no application for funding from Louth Co. Council in respect of the St. Laurence's Gate, which is a National Monument in OPW's care.  Any funds required for maintenance of this structure are provided within the subvention to the OPW for National Monuments and the Local Authority has no function in the matter.    OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works is liaising with other statutory bodies including Kerry County Council in relation to this matter. 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: The Office of Public Works has no current requirement to purchase property for Garda Stations in the counties referred to.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: Capital expenditure and funding for flood risk management for the period 2018 to 2027 is set out in the following table. Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Expenditure/Allocation €64.64m* €58.29mm* €85.866m** €100m...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Kevin Moran: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 123 together. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities, including Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council, may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works...