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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Wildlife Protection (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW has not been involved in the destruction of a bat roost at Emo Court House. The current works at Emo Court are being carried under Derogation Licence No.: DER/BAT 2020 – 73, under supervision of Ecological Consultants Scott Cawley Ltd. National Parks & Wildlife Service carried out a routine inspection of the works on 28thSeptember 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: As you are aware the Kilgarvan Community Development CLG has the use of the former Garda station on the basis of a two year licence. As per my reply to your query on 9th September, the lease on the Community Centre is the subject of a query with the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO). My officials have requested an update from the CSSO on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Construction of the new Garda Security and Operational Command Centre at Military Rd is progressing in a very satisfactory manner. It is on schedule to be completed on time and it is being developed within its approved total project budget.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works can confirm that a contract for the refurbishment of Navan Garda Station to the value of €1,638,816.32 excluding vat was awarded on 15th April 2021. The total expenditure to date for the project is €239,864.66 which includes vat and consultancy fees. The project is co- funded by the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The procurement phase for this project is well progressed and this phase will be completed shortly. It is expected that a contract for the works will be placed following successful completion of all procurement processes. Construction should commence shortly thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The attached File gives details of events by community groups, both local and national that have been granted use of Kilmainham Gaol by the Commissioners of Public Works over the past five years, after engaging with the site's permission process, providing proof of Insurance and other necessary documentation in order to receive approval to proceed. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Oct 2021)

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 over €3bn. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (21 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Broadford, are treated in line with the disposal policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property is to: 1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government...

Seanad: Flood Risk Management: Motion (19 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank all the Senators who contributed, as well as the proposers of the motion. I welcome the fact that so many Senators have chosen to stay. Unfortunately, all of the Opposition Senators have left, which probably says a lot about their interest in this topic. I welcome the opportunity to address this House on flooding matters and thank Senators for raising this important issue. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (19 Oct 2021)

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: Flood Risk Management (14 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Ballina Flood Relief Scheme is currently at Stage 1 (Option Assessment, Scheme Development and Outline Design). Mayo County Council appointed consultants for the scheme in February 2020. The scheme has a preliminary total project budget of €8.2 million. Options are currently being developed for the scheme. On selection of a preferred option, Mayo County Council will submit the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study for the Moy & Killala Bay River Basin (referred to as Unit of Management UOM34 under the CFRAM Programme) did not identify any properties as being predicted to flood in the design events in Foxford, and so recommended non-structural methods only for this community. However, Foxford has since been identified as...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the budget allocation for the Office of Public Works, OPW, for 2022, an allocation of over €579 million. That comprises €142 million for flood risk management, an increase of 12%, and €452 million for estate management. I pay tribute to the staff of the OPW who during the pandemic have managed to maintain a full service on behalf of the OPW and who operate in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (12 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Designated parking spaces for people with disabilities or those with reduced mobility are available in all car parks at the Phoenix Park, including eleven at the Ashtown Visitor Centre car park, five at the Lords Walk car park near Dublin Zoo and eight in the car park at Farmleigh Estate. All of these car parks are linked to the footpath network in the Park providing access to an extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (12 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The rent being paid by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) in respect of the offices at Block 1, Miesian Plaza is in accordance with the terms of the lease. However, the OPW has acknowledged that an error occurred and that they should have engaged with the Landlord and sought to recalibrate the rental rate as a result of the new measurement standard, International Property Management...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (12 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Flood hazard and flood risk maps, as required under Article 6 of the EU ‘Floods’ Directive, were prepared through the National CFRAM Programme and parallel projects, and published by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2016. These flood maps were prepared for existing conditions and for two potential future climate change scenarios. The flood maps are publicly available through...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (7 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am taking the Commencement debate on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Feighan, who sends his apologies. I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. Family carers are the backbone of care provision across the country. Whether caring for a child or a parent with a disability or illness or an elderly family member, carers, through their selfless...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (7 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government is committed to improving the supports for carers. Nobody disputes the Senator's bone fides in this. We all deal with these in our constituencies on a weekly basis. The Government is committed to improving services for family carers to enable them to continue caring in confidence and the continued implementation of the cross-departmental national carers' strategy. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (6 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that there are currently 89 staff members employed in the OPW with training in universal design. In addition a significant number of staff have relevant experience in this area.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (5 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that they are continuing to liaise with the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) in order to finalise the contract for purchase of a site for the construction of a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Rosscarberry, Co Cork. Following the easing of Covid restrictions over the summer, the required site visits took place with the...