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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the Chairman with responsibility for the Office of Public works will respond directly to the Deputy on these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that certain categories such as D1 and D1E are not transferred from a UK driving licence to an Irish driving licence in relation to applications for foreign exchange driving licences. [6615/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local Authorities are responsible for coastal erosion in their own areas. The Local Authorities may carry out coastal protection works using their own resources. If necessary, they may also put forward proposals to the relevant Government Departments for funding of appropriate measures. Intervention or hard defences has the potential to cause problems further along the coast, any proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Works on Athlone Garda Station commenced in Q2 2018, the project included the refurbishment, extension and alteration of the existing An Garda Siochána Station to include the adjacent former Government Buildings and a new connection link between the two buildings. Works were completed in November, 2021. It was anticipated that the project would take 2 years to complete, however...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works commenced construction of the Fermoy North flood defence scheme in 2009, and the scheme was completed in 2011. The Scheme comprises grass embankments, permanent walls and demountable flood barriers, and pumping stations, and is designed to protect 77 properties on the north side of Fermoy against the 1-in-100-year flood event. Damages avoided in such an event in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised it is a matter for Local Authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works, for funding of appropriate measures, under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal protection Scheme,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (8 Feb 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. From the information provided by the Deputy, it would appear that the river channel forms part of the River Brosna Arterial Drainage Scheme for which the OPW has maintenance responsibility. This...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 Feb 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 - valued at €3.3bn. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW has been working with Garda Estate Management to plan the installation of Electric Vehicle charging points in Garda Stations. A number of EV Chargers have been installed in stations around the country and the OPW is currently working with Garda Estate Management to plan installations for 2022 and beyond.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under this scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (2 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 61. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there is a requirement on the CEO of a local authority to respond to a person who makes a submission to a Draft County Development Plan on receipt of same; and if so, the time-frame for same. [5461/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (2 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she will provide guidance on the expected broadening of DEIS status for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5203/22]