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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will conclude by referring to the Government supports to Longford since 2020. Across all schemes and funding sources, the Department provided €30.7 million in 2020, €48.5 million 2021, €36 million in 2022 and €52.9 million in 2023 to Longford County Council. Included in this is the unprecedented level of support provided by central government to local...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: To conclude, the purpose of this interim funding is to alleviate the unprecedented and unexpected loss of commercial rates in the period to the end of 2026, in line with the recommendation of the just transition commissioner. I have been assured that the Department will continue to engage with Longford County Council in this regard.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I join Senator Boyhan in congratulating John Moran on his election as the first directly elected mayor of Limerick and commend all candidates who took part in a very engaging and constructive debate. It put Limerick city and county to the fore national and internationally. I want to acknowledge the cross-party support in the Seanad, as well as in Dáil Éireann, when I brought...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Again, I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this important question today and for the opportunity to give him an update. We all desire the same thing, to provide a world-class service in Ireland. In south Dublin, the building is at phase 1 and on track for delivery in August. Funding has been approved for the surgical hub in north Dublin in Swords and construction has commenced. Recruitment...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Department and the Minister will learn a lot from the two pilot schemes. To provide a final context, the most significant change to the current eligibility criteria for the mainstream that will come in 2024-25 will be to reduce the current distance criteria and remove the nearest-school criterion. The proposal over time is to reduce the distance criteria to 1 km from 3.2 km for primary...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy has latitude.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Feighan for raising this matter today. I am taking this Topical Issues debate on behalf of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley. I can see the passion Deputy Feighan shows in this area. It is an area that comes up on the ground for all of us, including my good self. I know how important education is for parents. Before I address the specific issue raised, I would...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The refurbishment of the existing historic stable yard buildings providing working stables and associated rooms for the tack and feed etc. was carried out between 1998 and 2000, including accommodation for the Garda Mounted Unit. The Unit was opened on 19thDecember, 2000. The Garda Mounted Unit paddocks were refurbished in 2022. This involved the supply and installation of new fencing, posts...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: As a delegated State Authority (DSA), The Office of Public Works (OPW) avails of the State Indemnity (General Indemnity Scheme (GIS)) operated by the State Claims Agency (SCA). State authorities, whose claims are delegated for management by the State Claims Agency, do not have conventional insurance cover in respect of the liabilities arising from these claims. Instead, they operate under...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209, 210 and 212 together. I witnessed at first hand the devastation that Storm Babet had on people, families, businesses and communities in East Cork including MIdleton. Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, the largest study of flood risk was completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2018. This studied the flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is nearing completion of the detail design for the main school works at Knockanean National School, Co. Clare. It is expected that the OPW will be in a position to submit the Stage 2B report to the Department of Education at the end of July 2024. If the Department accepts the report the OPW will then proceed with the tender process for the main works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The salary for an executive head chef is currently €63,146.20 Grade Total Cost 2 x Executive Head Chef €126,292.40* *Employer PRSI cost of €12,922.19 not included The salary for a head chef is currently €44,600.92 Grade Total Cost 2 x Head Chef €89,201.84* *Employer PRSI cost of €8824.03 not included The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Wicklow Town Courthouse is the property of the Courts Service. The Office of Public Works (OPW) have carried out minor roof repairs and intend to proceed with a full roof upgrade project on behalf of the Courts Service, following a tender process and subsequent approvals. OPW have initiated a cost benefit analysis to advise the Courts Service on the estimated budgets required to re-develop...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works can confirm that works will be undertaken in Greystones Garda Station as outlined below. The commencement dates for any scheduled works are subject to the final sign off of operational and design requirements by An Garda Síochána, and a successful tendering process. A Proposal for the rationalisation of the internal layout has been approved by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: A site owned by Wicklow County Council (WCC) was identified some years ago as being suitable for the provision of facilities for the Coast Guard in Greystones. However, the site footprint had to be revised, and reduced in size, due to an issue with the neighbouring site. The revised footprint has been agreed with WCC, following the receipt of planning advice regarding the possible impact on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Wicklow Town Court House and the ancillary buildings on the site are the property of the Courts Service. Consideration of the future use of these buildings is therefore a matter for the Courts Service.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is not intended to tender for provision of restaurant/café services at Dublin Castle at present as a process is currently underway to redevelop the visitor reception facilities at Dublin Castle. This project will be funded by Failte Ireland, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the OPW and seeks to modernise and improve the visitor welcome facilities at Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (28 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Local flooding is a matter in the first instance for each local authority to investigate and address. The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2009. The purpose of the Scheme is to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised fluvial flooding and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (28 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has a statutory remit for the maintenance of the Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The area in question does not form part of this Arterial Drainage Scheme. Local flooding, is in the first instance, a matter for each local authority to investigate and address. The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection...