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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (25 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW is co-ordinating Ireland’s whole of Government approach to flood risk management through the Interdepartmental Flood Policy Co-ordination Group, across the following strategic and policy areas: - Prevention- avoiding construction in flood-prone areas. - Protection- taking feasible measures to protect areas against flooding. - Preparedness- planning and responding to reduce the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (20 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is leading a proactive and whole-of-Government approach to managing flood risk that takes into account the risks associated with climate change. This approach is structured around three pillars: prevention, protection and preparedness. OPW is also the National Authority for the implementation of the EU Floods Directive. There were three incidents of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (20 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding issues are a matter in the first instance for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Concerns regarding potential obstructions or other hazards that might contribute to flooding in the context of a severe weather event should be brought to the attention of the relevant local authority. Under the Government’s Framework for Major Emergency Management, each local...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (20 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Glashaboy River Flood Relief Scheme at Glanmire / Sallybrook, Cork is being progressed by Cork City Council. The Office of Public Works (OPW) in partnership with Cork City Council are engaging proactively to progress the flood relief scheme for Glanmire.   The Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme was confirmed in January 2021 by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (20 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform confirmed the River Bride (Blackpool) Flood Relief Scheme, under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, as amended, in March 2021, and construction was expected to commence in early 2022.  In June 2021, the community group, Save Our Bride Otters (SOBO), was granted leave to apply for a Judicial Review of the confirmation of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (20 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to advise that my officials in the Office of Public Works are seeking legal advices on the existing bye-laws which pertain to the Phoenix Park and potential amendments to same. The Phoenix Park Act of 1925 will also be reviewed in this context.  An Gardai Siochána support the introduction of the lower speed limit, which was introduced following an extensive public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Works (19 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The construction works at Tom Johnson House are exempted development. The works are incompliance with the Good Practice Guide for Construction and Demolition.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (19 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: While the Commissioners do not comment on individual licence applications, I can confirm that the OPW has supported the long tradition of the Garda authorities making the facilities at the Garda College available to the community for use by local schools and community/voluntary groups. The swimming pool in the Garda Training College is primarily for use by the trainees at the College,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (19 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Please find below visitor numbers for the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. It should be noted that the Visitor Centre was closed from 1st January 2021 to 16th May 2021, due to COVID 19 restrictions. Year Months Numbers recorded 2019 March-September 176,302 2021 March-September 14,189 2022 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland that the following is a list of properties in County Longford that are in the ownership and management of the Office of Public Works. Location Property Status Ardagh Former Garda Station Being prepared for disposal in 2023 Ballinalee Former Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (18 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility on behalf of the State for managing and maintaining a substantial and complex estate - comprising approximately 2,500 properties. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties extends from Leinster House to Skellig Michael and includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Budget 2023 (18 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: In pursuit of the Government’s decision on the matter, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has engaged with the project to conserve the National Monument at 14 – 17 Moore St and present it to the visiting public together with appropriate historical interpretation and exhibition. The supporting building technical team has been identified and terms of service have been set out; a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (12 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The National Botanic Gardens is primarily a scientific collection. Its mission is to educate, inform and stimulate visitors, and research there is directed towards conservation of our national flora. A range of tours, talks, exhibitions and activities, especially for children are provided as part of this programme. Public parks close by, include Griffith Park, Tolka Valley Park, Johnstown...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (12 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Additional time is needed to collate the required information. The OPW will respond to the Deputy directly on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Garda project for Clonmel designed by OPW has Planning Permission for some time. The Clonmel project is part of a wider PPP combining another Garda project in Macroom and the proposed new Family Courts project in Dublin. The Macroom Garda project also has Planning Permission. The Family Courts project is presently being developed with the Court Service. When approved the scheme will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out refurbishment works to 3 Garda Stations in the Clare Division between January 2021 and September 2022. Details of these works are given below and included works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Station Description of Works Status Ennistymon...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW does not employ Gas Engineers. However, the OPW has access to the services of external contractors for any works relating to gas installations, all of whom are Registered Gas Installers.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Museum Projects (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: As outlined in my response of 4 October 2022, the proposal to build an interactive children’s science museum in Dublin originated in the early 2000s. The then Taoiseach and Tánaiste requested the Office of Public Works (OPW), on behalf of the State, to undertake to provide this facility for the promoters at a State-owned site. The matter of the arbitration proceedings and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Additional time is needed to collate the required information. The OPW will respond to the Deputy directly on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (11 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 442. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children who have applied for a school bus ticket in each primary and post-primary school in County Limerick in the current academic year; the number of pupils who have been awarded a ticket and the number of pupils who have been awarded a ticket but have not gotten a seat in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the...