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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Capital flood relief schemes designed, developed and/or funded by the OPW are subject to an economic appraisal in the form of a cost-benefit analysis (CBA). This has been applied to flood relief projects since the amendment to the Arterial Drainage Act in 1995 that enabled the OPW to progress such schemes. The CBA assesses the benefits of a scheme, expressed as flood damages that would be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works can confirm that it inspects the courthouse site in Kanturk incrementally, and carries out external maintenance services as required by the Courts Service. Emergency roof works have recently been undertaken on the Bridewell cell. A consultant was engaged, on behalf of the Courts Service, to prepare a Conservation Report for the Bridewell only. This Report is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Government has committed €1.3 billion to the delivery of flood relief schemes over the lifetime of the National Development Plan 2021 – 2030 to protect approximately 23,000 properties in communities that are under threat from river and coastal flood risk. Since 2018, as part of a phased approach to scheme delivery, this funding has allowed the OPW, in partnership with local...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commemorative Plaques (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Kilmainham Gaol, National Monument 675 is in the care of the Office of Public Works. In 1960 the Kilmainham Gaol Restoration Society was formed with the aim of restoring the Gaol as a memorial. Over the next 26 years many volunteers worked on this uniquely significant restoration project. During this time a number of plaques were placed in Kilmainham Gaol by the Restoration Society...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of arterial drainage schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995, as amended. The property in question is adjacent to the Mulkear Ballymackeogh Certified Drainage Scheme. In line with the access lane into the property a gap has been formed in the flood defence embankment, which enables the resident...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 224 together. Pluvial flooding is a matter for the Local Authority to investigate and address. The query should be directed to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Shinkeen Stream (Hazelhatch) Flood Relief Scheme which comprised of channel widening and deepening along the Shinkeen stream was completed in 2001 and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. The Department of Finance has overall responsibility for policy matters in relation to insurance, including flood insurance. Government policy on flood insurance is centred on significant investment in sustainable flood risk management and the exchange of information between the insurance industry and the Office of Public Works (OPW)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The preparation of legislation to improve the management of flood risk on the River Shannon is a Government priority, with the River Shannon Management Body Bill on the priority legislation list for drafting for Summer 2024. The main purpose of the Bill is to improve flood risk management for the River Shannon catchment. As the deputy is aware, the management of flood risk on the river is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The property referred to by the deputy was purchased by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) in 2006 on behalf of An Garda Síochána in relation to the Garda Training College in Templemore. The property consists of a period house, which is not in habitable condition and lands of 256 acres. The lands are made up of 160 acres of good grazing land and 96 acres of mixed...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The information requested is set out in the following table. WTE TITLE 8 Safety Officer 1 Health and Safety Officer 1 Health and Safety Advisor 2 Executive Officer 2 Clerical Officer

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The matter of prioritisation for infrastructure facilities for An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Communications Masts (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) have issued licences to install telecommunications equipment on masts at Garda Stations to the following companies, all of which are licensed by ComReg to provide services in Ireland. Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd. Three Ireland Services (Hutchison) Ltd. (formerly O2 Ireland Ltd) Vodafone Ireland Ltd. Meteor Mobile Communications Ltd....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works is currently undertaking the final phase of works to conserve the dome structure of the Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7, following on from earlier phases of repair works that included detailed surveying and examinations of the dome structure. The Investigative and Entablature Repair Works to the Four Courts Dome were substantially completed by the end of July...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Emergency Accommodation (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: In 2022, the OPW was asked by Government to develop a pilot programme of an initial 500 rapid build homes on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. That number was subsequently increased to 700 late 2022. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage was asked to assist in identifying sites that might be suitable by seeking information...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (24 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: OPW are currently undertaking the building of a Divisional Headquarters on behalf of An Garda Síochána (AGS) at Gurteenroe, Macroom, Co Cork The accommodation is provided in a 2, 3 & 4 storey building around a secure courtyard with adjacent secure car parking on a green field site. The OPW are preparing tender documentation for Site Works and the Main Contractor and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (25 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Ballincollig Weir, which is part of Ballincollig Regional Park, is in the ownership of Cork City Council since the boundary change between Cork County and City in June 2019. The Weir had apparently been in disrepair for many years before a breach occurred in December 2014, which has left the weir in extremely poor condition. While there are no hydraulic benefits to the flood relief scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (25 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the implementation of Ireland’s National Flood Policy. To facilitate the progression of the Rosslare Coastal Erosion and Flood Relief Scheme, Wexford County Council has agreed, with the support of the OPW, to lead this scheme, and both parties are committed through its Project Steering Group to...

Seanad: Flooding on Lough Funshinagh: Statements (30 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I join my colleague, the Cathaoirleach, in welcoming the Malaysian delegation, led by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. bin Abdul, and the Malaysian ambassador to Ireland. I also welcome the former members of the Catalonian Parliament. They are all welcome to Ireland. As I told the Malaysian delegation, I hope the former members of the Catalonian Parliament get the...

Seanad: Flooding on Lough Funshinagh: Statements (30 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I acknowledge the eight contributors: Senators Dolan, Murphy, Boyhan, Chambers, Black, Kyne, Joe O'Reilly and Carrigy. The comments were very constructive. For me, this is about two aspects. It is about the people of Lough Funshinagh primarily and it is about the SAC of Lough Funshinagh. On a human level it is predicted that the water levels will be higher next winter than now. In...

Seanad: Flooding on Lough Funshinagh: Statements (30 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Yes. I am aware of what has happened to these people. Ultimately, however, it comes down to finding solutions we can implement. It is about ensuring that what we do does not put this longer term goal at risk. I understand people's frustrations, but I ask them to stick with us so we can work on this problem by adopting a whole-of-government approach involving the Taoiseach, the...