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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (20 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has not received a license request directly in relation to the use of the swimming pool in the Garda Training College, Templemore to train Special Olympics swimmers. The swimming pool in the Training College is part of the facilities of the College. The principal use of these facilities are for the College, but they can be made available to other groups...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (20 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: This office kindly requests more time to compile a response and we will reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (20 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: While general maintenance continues at the Rock of Cashel, the following specific works have also been undertaken at the site in 2021 and 2022: - emergency repairs to a breach on an exterior section of the boundary wall and to an interior arch stone in the Niche Tomb in the nave. - repointing of some of the boundary wall as well as repair to one of the base stones of the Corner Bastion. -...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (20 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is progressing with the planning application of the new commemorative bridge and entrance plaza linking the Irish National War Memorial Gardens to Conyngham Road and the Phoenix Park. To date all appropriate baseline studies have been completed including the Feasibility Study, Ecological studies and a Business Development Strategy. Funding has been approved to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (15 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has identified a suitable site at Greystones Harbour for a new Coast Guard Station and planning permission has been granted by Wicklow County Council. Greystones is the number 1 priority project for the Coast Guard and funding approval from the Department of Transport is in place. The OPW are actively engaged with Wicklow County Council in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (14 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. As part of the Corrib Mask Arterial Drainage Scheme, the OPW regularly undertakes routine maintenance on the River Robe channel in the Bowers Walk area of Ballinrobe to ensure conveyance is maintained....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW is working with Garda Estate Management to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in Garda Stations around the country. A number of EV Chargers have been installed to date and future installations are currently being planned for this year and beyond The following Garda Stations have Electric Vehicle charging points installed: - Ballymun Garda Station - Blanchardstown Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Projects (14 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy is aware, the Government approved the provision of modular houses as part of its plans to address the need to develop capacity for accommodating Ukrainian arrivals. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is the lead Department, for the modular homes programme, supported by the OPW as the contracting authority with responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 472. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that his Department has in place to alleviate the shortage of general practitioners in rural Ireland in cases in which practices are unable to find replacements for retiring general practitioners specifically in Galbally and Ballylanders, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44409/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (14 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 562. To ask the Minister for Health the provision that has been made by the HSE for incoming Ukrainian refugees into Limerick to be given access to general practitioner services [44702/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Authorities (14 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Roscommon County Council is leading the works to manage the flood risk at Lough Funshinagh. In April this year I met with Mr. Eugene Cummins, Chief Executive Officer, Roscommon County Council and locally elected representatives to discuss the outcome from the recent judicial review to the works by Roscommon County Council to protect properties at risk from flooding at Lough Funshinagh. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (14 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Strengthening the integrity of the Castletown Demesne is an ongoing objective of the Office of Public Works and as such this matter is kept under constant review as part of the ongoing management and development of the Castletown House Estate. The OPW is fully familiar with the lands to which the Deputy refers. As this is a matter of ongoing consideration, it would not be appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: In October 2020, the Office of Public Works (OPW) submitted the Confirmation documentation for this scheme to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) for review. As part of this process, there are a number of statutory steps including public consultation and a request for further information, if needed. Supplementary Information was subsequently sought by the Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding and coastal erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat. Under the OPW Minor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (14 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that works to repair the render of Store St Garda Station are due to commence shortly, followed by painting of the rear façade of the building under our planned maintenance programme . OPW have not received any request from Garda Estate Management in relation to the refurbishment the of the backyard area of Store St Garda Station, and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Monuments (13 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Senator Fitzpatrick for raising this. As she is aware, the future of the historical houses at 14 to 17 Moore Street has been fraught with difficulty over the years. A significant amount of time and effort has been devoted by a large number of people, organisations, the State and volunteers to try to resolve some of the issues so we can make progress. There have been a number of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Monuments (13 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: What I can confirm is what I said already, which is that the OPW has been involved in this for the last three years, two of which were locked down with Covid-19. I can also confirm that this has been fraught with issues. The most important thing we have to do now is stabilise the buildings because if we do not, given our experience of doing work on the Four Courts, the Custom House,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Monuments (13 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: However, I would not stand here and suggest that the OPW has been anything other than respectful to the monument and all the associated monuments. We will look after them. The role of the market, the associated street infrastructure and so forth are primarily matters for Dublin City Council. I have to say, having walked there less than a fortnight ago, I was less than inspired.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (13 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by my officials that the consultant appointed to design the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme is currently producing updated flood maps following the completion of this flood relief scheme. It is currently envisaged that this updated mapping will be completed towards the end of 2022.

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: A load of partitionists.