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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 88 and 99 together. 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, from...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works, or I as Minister, would not accept that the recent programme referenced by the Deputy is an accurate portrayal of the very valuable work done by the OPW. The programme referred to an internal OPW Review of property transactions that was conducted between 2014 and 2017 and which raised a number of issues - though these mainly related to historical property...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP) for the Corrib River Basin, launched in 2018, included a recommendation for a flood relief scheme for Galway City, which was one of 118 projects identified nationwide from the National Flood Risk Management Plans. The Plan proposed to protect approximately 940 properties from flooding with a preliminary cost estimate in the region of €10m....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with Cork City and County Councils, is currently progressing the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme. The Steering Group for the Scheme generally meets on a monthly basis to discuss all aspects of the Scheme. The issue of Ballincollig Weir, which is in the ownership of the City Council since the boundary change between Cork County and Cork City in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme is being advanced by Clare County Council, with support and funding provided by the Office of Public Works. Ryan Hanley are the engineering consultants and the construction contract is being progressed by Ward & Burke Construction Ltd. Construction of the works is progressing well at three discrete locations, the embankments at Clareabbey, St...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 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 of representatives from the Office of Public Works and Cork County Council, is in place to progress the Bantry Flood Relief Scheme. The Plans with outline design of possible measures estimated a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Historically, flood risk management focused on the arterial drainage of river catchments to improve agricultural land. Maintenance of Arterial and Drainage District channels, designated under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, is the responsibility of the OPW and Local Authorities respectively. These include the maintenance by the OPW of the Boyne, Inny and Glyde-and-Dee Arterial Drainage...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 116 together. I am advised that the OPW has commissioned a scoping report on options and recommendations, within the parameters of the Public Spending Code, for the future economic appraisal of investment in capital flood relief schemes. This scoping report will help to inform consideration by the OPW of the circumstances in which the traditional...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 554 together. Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, detailed engineering analysis, assessment and extensive public consultation was undertaken for 300 communities throughout Ireland, including 90 coastal areas, which in 2012 were identified as being most likely to be impacted by future coastal and fluvial...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 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: Garda Stations (21 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 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. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat. In this regard, the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 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...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works advertised on e-Tenders for contractors to undertake a specific programme of road works on the North Road, Phoenix Park. This section of road has not had any significant works carried out to it in over sixteen years, other than minor and localised repairs to the surface of the road. The road surface is in a very poor condition, is considered dangerous and represents...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 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 conditions of contract for purchase of a site for construction of a Coast Guard station at Castlefreke, Rosscarberry, County Cork. It was estimated that contracts would be finalised before year end 2020, however due to Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Kerry County Council issued a request for tenders for engineering design consultants and environmental consultants, from the Office of Public Works’ framework of consultants, in October 2020. Three tender submissions were received and these submissions are currently being evaluated. The appointed consultant will be tasked with identifying and designing a flood relief scheme to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that a contract for works to facilitate the re-opening of Bawnboy Garda Station will be placed shortly. The programme for the works will take about 12 weeks to complete.

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) commenced a project to procure and implement an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS), which was approved by the OPW Management Board and Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO). This project is being delivered as a three-phase programme. Following a procurement process, the software platform chosen by OPW for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Environmental Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: A diverse range of events take place in the Phoenix Park each year and all event organisers are currently required to produce a detailed "Litter & Waste Management Plan" prior to receiving permission to use the Park. Event organisers are encouraged to recycle and reuse as much as possible in order to reduce the volume of waste generated. The Office of Public Works has also...