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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works  have 328 office buildings outside of Dublin with a total footprint in excess of 400,000 square meters.  Of these buildings, 141 are owned by the State and 187 are leased. The accommodation in these buildings is allocated to Government Departments / Offices based on their business and operational needs. The day-to-day management of the space...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is no doubt that the Covid pandemic has created a dramatic change in work practices in both the public and private sectors.  However, the current remote working arrangements have arisen out of an emergency situation and the longer term impact of the pandemic on work practices into the future has not yet manifested itself. What is clear is that remote working arrangements for civil...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Carlingford and Greenore was one of 300 communities that had their flood risk assessed by the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The CFRAM Programme studied 80% of properties at risk from the primary causes of flooding in Ireland, in communities that house almost two thirds of the national population. The key output of the CFRAM Programme was the Flood Risk...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: As part of An Garda Síochána’s 2012 and 2013 Rationalisation Programme the former Garda station at Dalkey closed on the 30thJune 2012 and the former Garda station at Kill O’The Grange, closed on the 29th April 2013.  The Office of Public Works (OPW) was subsequently requested not to dispose of closed Garda stations pending the outcome of two reviews by An...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 125 together. I am advised by my Office that it 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised, in respect of coastal erosion at the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin, that Fingal County Council is leading on this issue, as 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

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, and on completion will protect 236 properties in the town. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tender documentation for Bailieborough Garda Station has been completed. The Commissioners of Public Works are awaiting the approval of An Garda Síochána to invite tenders from already qualified construction contractors. Following award of a contract construction will take about 20 months to complete. The Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of station...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The works to facilitate the reopening of Rush Garda Station have been completed. The opening of the Station is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme has been submitted by the Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. On foot of the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The works to Fitzgibbon St Garda Station are being carried out in two phases. The first phase, which involved mainly external works, was completed in 2019. The contract for the second phase was awarded on 16 December 2019 and works commenced on site in January 2020.  The second phase works involve a full internal refurbishment and repair of the building which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: `The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have not entered into lease arrangements with co-working real estate companies.  A number of licences have been agreed with companies in respect of serviced offices to meet urgent, specialised, generally short term requirements which cannot be met from within the existing portfolio or through traditional lease arrangements.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Data Protection Commissioner (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Data Protection Commission Office in Portarlington is a leased property.  Therefore Landlord permission is required for works such as those proposed.  On 21 October OPW wrote to the landlord of the property requesting permission to carry out the proposed works.  On 3 November the Landlord reverted to OPW seeking technical information.  This information is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 302 together. Wexford County Council (WCC) is progressing the Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works, 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, and on completion will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages over 2,500 properties on behalf of the State. These include office accommodation, heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, warehouses and others.  As would be normal for a portfolio of that size, there are a small number of non-operational or vacant properties and sites around the country.  At present, there are just over 80...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme commenced in 2013 when the Office of Public Works, in conjunction with Cork City Council, appointed consultants to develop proposals to deal with the flood risk that existed in Cork City. The scheme was originally part of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme.  As it became clear, however, that a solution could be advanced for Blackpool ahead of the Lower...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 to 174, inclusive, together. I am advised that the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme has been submitted by the Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have not entered into lease arrangements with co-working real estate companies. A number of licences have been agreed with companies in respect of serviced offices to meet urgent, specialised, generally short term requirements which cannot be met from within the existing portfolio or through traditional lease arrangements.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government established the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group in 2016 to enhance the ongoing co-operation of all State Agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group has taken a number of significant decisions since its establishment. The scope of work undertaken to date includes: - Implementing targeted maintenance at five locations on the River...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is working closely with other key stakeholders, including the National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council to examine the issues relating to access in the Phoenix Park. The Steering Group meet on a regular basis, to oversee the process of developing new transport and mobility options for the Park and by engaging with these...