Results 181-200 of 383 for garda speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

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

Patrick O'Donovan: ...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 discussions would have focused on the identification and evaluation of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Compulsory Purchase Orders (12 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...execution of works of arterial drainage.Coast Protection Act 1963:Enacted to make provision for coastal protection and encroachment by the sea in connection with schemes approved by the Minister. Garda Síochána (Acquisition of Sites and Retention of Premises) Act 1948:Enacted to provide for the acquisition, (with the consent of the Ministers for Justice and Finance), of land as a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: In any construction project, the Office of Public Works has to ensure that the finished building is fit for occupation prior to handover to the client. While construction works to the Garda Station building have been completed, commissioning of certain mechanical and electrical installations has not yet been demonstrated to the required standards. The Office of Public Works is actively...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Policing (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out works in 2019 and 2020 at the Garda Station referred to by the Deputy but has received no request from An Garda Síochána in relation to the refurbishment of the Community Policing Office. Works carried out at the station in 2019 and 2020 include:  - 2019 – The full refurbishment of male and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Works on Athlone Garda Station commenced in Q2 2018, the project included the refurbishment, extension and alteration of the existing An Garda Siochána Station to include the adjacent former Government Buildings and a new connection link between the two buildings. Works were completed in November, 2021. It was anticipated that the project would take 2 years to complete, however...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (25 Jan 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: The project for a new Garda Station at Bailieborough, Co. Cavan includes conservation of the existing former National Irish Bank building and the construction of a new three storey over basement building to the rear on a site located on the town’s main street. The purchase of a neighbouring property by the Office of Public Works (OPW) allows the provision of extra secure parking...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (4 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 547. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that registered for the aptitude test to join An Garda Síochána; the number that have completed the test within the allocated time; when those who completed the test within the allotted time will be informed of their success; the number of those candidates who registered for the aptitude test who had...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Perhaps I can answer without interruption this time. The building we were asked to build has been built as per the specification of the Accounting Officer concerned, namely, the Garda Commissioner. With respect to the design and layout of the offices, the State architect would carry out all that work in conjunction with all the relevant people in An Garda Síochána and would have...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (20 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has not received a license request directly in relation to the use of the swimming pool in the Garda Training College, Templemore to train Special Olympics swimmers. The swimming pool in the Training College is part of the facilities of the College. The principal use of these facilities are for the College, but they can be made available to other groups...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...the Technical Group, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin. The manner in which they have behaved in recent weeks proves that this is a cynical political ploy. They have absolutely no interest in what the Garda Síochána, the ombudsman commission or anybody else is trying to do and their absence speaks volumes. This is the tenth occasion since I became a Member of the House on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (25 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...Office of Public Works manages a property portfolio in excess of 2,500 properties ranging from heritage buildings, commercial office blocks, green field sites, warehouses, Coast Guard Stations and Garda Stations. As would be the norm in such a large portfolio, at any given time, there will be a number of properties being refurbished or vacant. The State will always retain a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 436 together. I understand that my officials engaged with local authorities in relation to an option to lease a number of Garda stations that were due to be disposed. Subsequently, agreement was reached with Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils to lease or acquire five former Garda stations. As the deputy is aware, each property requires a level of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (24 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by my officials that the former Garda station on Roche’s Road, Wexford was closed on 22nd September 2017, following the relocation of An Garda Síochána to the newly built station at Mulgannon Road, Wexford. My officials began the process of seeking alternative State use for the property in line with its policy on vacant properties. My officials have made...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: International Protection (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...of Public Works (OPW) manages a property portfolio in excess of 2,500 properties ranging from heritage buildings, commercial office blocks, green field sites, warehouses, Coast Guard Stations and Garda Stations. As would be the norm in such a large portfolio, at any given time, there will be a number of properties being refurbished or vacant. The State will always retain a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out refurbishment works at Kells Garda Station in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to-date in 2021. The nature of the refurbishment works and the amount spent in each of the years is outlined in the table below. Details include works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Year ...

ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...people into thinking we can bury our heads in the sand and wake up in the morning to find everything okay. We want to be able to keep hospitals and schools open, provide public services and pay gardaí. Nobody on the Opposition benches has come up with a single credible proposition as to how that can happen other than telling the EU, IMF and ECB that we do not want their money and will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (28 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works can confirm that a routine inspection early last year at Shannon Garda Station raised concerns in respect to cracking observed in the external façade of the building. The OPW appointed external consultants to investigate the cause of this cracking and the consultant’s report confirmed the presence of pyrite in the external leaf of the building. ...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Station Refurbishment (12 Nov 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...I go back to the central point in regard to the current system of allocating resources while welcoming the fact capital has been made available and the Minister and her predecessor have recommenced Garda recruitment, which had not happened for eight years and which needs to be acknowledged. Several districts around the country were amalgamated and there was an understanding at the time in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works intends to carry out refurbishment works to the Garda Stations within the Dublin North Garda Division listed below in the first half of 2021. Details of these works and the timeframe for the duration of the works are as outlined in the table below. Dublin North Garda Station Refurbishment  Works to be carried out in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...Office of Public Works manages a property portfolio in excess of 2,500 properties ranging from heritage buildings, commercial office blocks, green field sites, warehouses, Coast Guard Stations and Garda Stations.  As would be the norm in such a large portfolio, at any given time, there will be a number of properties being refurbished or vacant.  The State will always retain...