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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (1 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is a matter for Local Authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas. The OPW operates the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, under which applications for 90% funding to local authorities for small localised cost beneficial works are considered for measures costing up to €750,000 in each instance. Funding...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (1 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Act of 1945. There is an extensive network of embankments under the auspices of the OPW at Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. These embankments are maintained on a regular basis and such maintenance works include vegetation management as well as structural repairs...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Development Projects (27 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have been advised by officials at my department that the former National School at Kilgarvan, Co Kerry is owned by the Minister for Finance and was leased to the Trustees of Kilgarvan Community Development Committee in 1982 for a period of 99 years. The names of the Trustees at the date of signing of the lease will be forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (27 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW is currently undertaking major development and restoration projects at Annes Grove House and Gardens, Castletownroche, Co. Cork with the intention of opening the estate to the public in 2022, subject to necessary permissions and Covid-19 restrictions. As the scale of investment and works is substantial, the OPW plans to open the site on phased basis, beginning with the gardens of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Saint Colmcille's House in Kells, a National Monument in State care, is maintained by the Office of Public Works. OPW is happy to work with the local community to promote cultural and historical events associated with the anniversary of Saint Colmcille through its various social media platforms and inclusion of interpretation material on the Heritage Ireland website. It would also be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works has not been requested to secure a site for a new Garda Station at Carndonagh, Co. Donegal by the Garda authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (25 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 359. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 12 May 2021, when the work will be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28165/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (19 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94, 95, 99, 100, 102 and 103 together. As the Deputy is aware from answers given to Questions 37-39, on 29th April 2021, a tri partite evaluation panel was established in order to identify an alternative location for the Garda operations based in Harcourt Square. Following a detailed assessment of the six shortlisted sites by the evaluation panel, Military...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (19 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The parklands at Oldbridge Estate are currently open from 7am-7pm daily. This is an increase of three hours per day compared to our 2020 opening hours (9am-6pm daily), which were reduced due to operational factors arising from Covid-19. There are no plans to further extend the opening hours at present. However, the hours of opening are subject to the site's staffing and operational capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (19 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Due to ongoing COVID restrictions it is not possible to carry out a full review of files to provide a comprehensive reply to this question. However, from the information readily available it is evident that there were discussions between the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána early in 2013 in relation to planning for the expiry of the leases in Harcourt Square. Subsequent...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (18 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Act of 1945.  The location referred to by the Deputy does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme. Therefore, the OPW has no maintenance responsibility at that location, nor the authority to carry out any works there.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It was discovered, in recent years, that Barryscourt Castle had significant problems with damp penetration causing the internal electrical system to become inherently unsafe.  The visitor experience at the Castle had to be closed while extensive rehabilitation works were put in place.   The resultant works project involves progressively drying the entire Castle structure...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (18 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The procurement phase for this project is well progressed with tenders currently being evaluated and it is expected that this phase will be completed shortly.  Following contract award, construction will take about 20 months to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works provide office accommodation for Government Departments and certain State bodies.  It is outside their remit to acquire properties for community use.  Issues relating to community and rural regeneration rest within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Rural and Community Development.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Management (13 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council (WCC) on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. This is a significant scheme within the Office of Public Works €1 billion flood relief investment programme nationally, from which the relevant funding for the Enniscorthy...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works (13 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is OPWs intention to run a panel recruitment competition during 2021 for General Operatives at Kennedy Park and Arboretum, New Ross, Co. Wexford

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (12 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works have advised that there are a number of issues at Clare Abbey which renders the installation of a full CCTV system at the site impractical ; these include a lack of land ownership at the site, the lack of a power supply and possible threat to archaeology if cabling were to be installed. While wires-free options are available, there are a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (12 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 578 of 28 April 2021, if the schools (details supplied) are eligible for consideration for DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25030/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council (WCC) on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. This is a significant scheme within the Office of Public Works €1 billion flood relief investment programme nationally, from which the relevant funding for the Enniscorthy...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257, 258, 259 and 260 together. The Flood Risk Management Plans launched in May 2018 include a recommendation to progress the project-level development and planning for a flood relief scheme for Bantry. A steering group, comprising representatives from the Office of Public Works and Cork County Council, is in place to progress the Bantry Flood Relief Scheme....