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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 443 and 444 together. I regret the delay in responding to the Deputy’s questions. The information requested is being finalised and a direct response will issue to the Deputy in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW needs more time to collate the information and will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (9 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that the former Garda station at Dalkey comprises two properties on one site with the main Garda station property on Tubbermore Road and a second property on Sorrento Road. In accordance with their Disposals Policy, and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform Circular: Protocols for the Transfer and Sharing of State...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (9 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that ownership of the former Garda station property at Kill O’ the Grange transferred to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 28thof May 2024. Therefore, the maintenance and upkeep of the property is a matter for the council.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (9 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility on behalf of the State for managing and maintaining a substantial and complex estate of approximately 2,500 properties. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous properties for many State Agencies. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW need more time to collate the information and will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: An Garda Síochána has informed the Office of Public Works (OPW) that they have no immediate plans for any refurbishment or upgrade works at Castlepollard Garda Station. It is not included on their Capital Investment Programme 2023-2030

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 460 and 500 together. Cork County Council has responsibility for the maintenance of the weir in Fermoy. This weir did not form part of the works completed to protect the Fermoy community from its flood risk through the North and South Fermoy Flood Relief Schemes. The in-river works that formed part of these flood relief schemes maintained a clearance between...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: An Garda Síochána has informed the Office of Public Works (OPW) that they have no immediate plans for any refurbishment or upgrade works at Castlepollard Garda Station. It is not included on their Capital Investment Programme 2023-2030. The OPW recently carried out minor damp proofing and dry-rot treatment works in the Station and there are minor fabric maintenance works scheduled...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: My officials are currently collating the information and will revert directly to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management or CFRAM Programme, the largest study of flood risk in the state, was completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2018. The output from this study was the Flood Risk Management Plans that are providing the evidence for a proactive approach for designing and constructing flood relief schemes for the most at-risk communities. The Lower Lee...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: While there have been no major capital works in Rathfarnham Castle since 2020, two major projects are at an advanced stage of planning and will be progressed in the coming twelve months. During excavations in 2014, significant archaeological finds were uncovered. These artefacts have been cleaned, catalogued, conserved and labelled in line with the standards of the National Museum of Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme and the River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme are both led by South Dublin County Council with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). This funding is part of the Government’s commitment of €1.3 billion for the delivery of flood relief schemes over the lifetime of the National Development Plan 2021 – 2030....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Dublin Port Garda Immigration Office provides critical infrastructure to facilitate immigration processing and border control. The project was delivered by OPW on behalf of the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána. The project was funded by An Garda Síochána. The building is located adjacent to the IUPT Ferry Terminal in Dublin Port. Works undertaken comprised...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: As the Deputy is aware, the Government, having considered all of the issues and having consulted extensively with all relevant stakeholders throughout the Moore Street Advisory Group process, have now decided to proceed with a scheme of works at 14 – 17 Moore St. which will preserve the property and allow it to be opened to the public. In broad terms, the project will consist of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works can confirm that the fabric upgrade of Cashel Garda Station and the conversion of the adjoining married quarters into office accommodation is continuing on site. These works include the upgrade of the external building fabric, to include roof works, windows, doors, external insulation along with the conversion of the married quarters to office accommodation and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.