Kevin Moran
Kevin Moran is the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) in Ireland. He has been in the news for defending controversial government expenditures and projects, including a bike shelter at Leinster House. During a recent debate, he engaged in heated exchanges regarding public spending and accountability, emphasizing the importance of maintaining heritage sites while also acknowledging past mistakes in financial management.
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Minister of State Kevin Moran last week warned that homes built on flood plains will receive no publicly funded flood defences.
preparing for the worst – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-22Minister of State Kevin “Boxer” Moran will visit areas severely affected by flooding in Carlow and Kilkenny this week.
Fresh flood risk for eastern and southern counties as new rain warnings are issued – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
Kevin Moran's sports agency organized an Irish launch in 1997 that DJ Carey attended.
Rumours, riches and a staggering mesh of fact and fiction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
The new Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, told The Irish Times while the excessive spending on the bike shelter was wrong, his focus and that of his officials for the future was on value for money.
A year after the €330,000 Dáil bike shed, is there still a ‘money doesn’t matter’ culture? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Kevin Moran was among the Government Independents who did not back Maria Steen's presidential bid.
Maria Steen reflects on failed bid for presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-27
Minister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran announced additional funding for flood relief efforts.
‘It’s a very hard thing to be scared in your own home’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-01
Kevin Moran is the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and is involved in flood relief efforts.
freedom of Dublin debate reopens – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-03
Kevin Moran responded to a parliamentary question regarding the condition of Phoenix Park after recent concerts.
Joe Duffy goes from public service broadcaster to private detective – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
Minister for the Office of Public Works Kevin Moran said the meticulous conservation work 'not only safeguards the castle’s fabric but also enhances the visitor experience'.
Taoiseach hails refurbishment of Cork castle as boost to cultural tourism in the area – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Kevin Moran was mentioned as part of the Italia ’90 squad.
Michael D Higgins praises Italia ’90 Ireland squad at Áras an Uachtaráin reunion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran defended government spending amidst criticism from the Opposition.
Taoiseach’s tricky Trump visit as hard to predict as Ireland vs France – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07
Kevin Moran is a Minister of State advocating for an Irish version of a department of efficiency.
Taoiseach attends two summits as tensions over Ukraine and Gaza escalate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran hit out at the 'Elon Musk'-style plan similar to the creation of the US department of government efficiency.
HSE fined €4.3m over failure to pay for toilet rolls and cleaning products – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-05
