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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm the following Garda stations within the Carlow / Kilkenny Division were refurbished in 2023 and to date in 2024. The Garda Stations, the nature of the works, the stage the projects are at currently and the expected completion date of the works are outlined in the table below, and include works valued in excess of €100,000. The works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (14 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Doneraile Court continues to operate as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cork. The grounds of the Estate are open throughout the year. The House, like many historical properties, opens from March until October each year. The house currently open for guided tours five days per week. In order to welcome visitors to Doneraile Court, we require a minimum number of staff to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (14 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The premises referred to on Catherine Street in Waterford is State owned, and is part of the Office of Public Works’ (OPW) property portfolio. The South Eastern Regional Maintenance Office operates from Catherine Street and there is both architectural and administrative staff based there. There are currently no plans to relocate these staff. The OPW continually appraises its...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (14 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The question of works at Moynoe Graveyard, County Clare is one, in the first instance, for Clare County Council. The Office of Public Works has no remit in relation to this graveyard or these works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (15 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 and 25 together. The Office of Public Works can confirm the following Garda stations in Laois and Offaly are subject to internal renovation, retrofitting and/or capital works. The Garda Stations, the nature of the works, the stage the projects are at currently, and the expected completion date of the works is outlined in the table below, and include only...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (16 May 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 May 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres (16 May 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres (16 May 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Data Centres (21 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: To date €28,323,757.06 has been spent on the construction of the new Public Sector Data Centre, This Figure is inclusive of VAT. Substantial completion is scheduled for May 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Office of Public Works (OPW) like other State bodies, is obliged to follow central Government policies on the disposal of surplus properties including former Garda station properties. The arrangements involved are set out in the following Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (DPENDR) Circulars: Circular 11/2015:...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (21 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: AGS are currently preparing a brief of requirements and a business case for a new Garda Station in the Laytown area. The OPW will seek a suitable site for a new Garda Station in the Laytown area when the Business Case process is complete and the long term requirements of An Garda Síochána in the area are confirmed. A Business Case is required to comply with the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Wicklow Town Courthouse and the ancillary buildings on site are the property of the Courts Service. The Office of Public Works carried out an assessment on Wicklow Town Courthouse last year. This did not include the ancillary buildings behind the Courthouse. However, a visual inspection was carried out on the buildings behind Wicklow Town Courthouse, and the Courts Service were advised that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (22 May 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 OPW does have a responsibility to maintain assets (flood defence embankment, backdrains, structures, etc.) within the townlands of Roscullen and Shanakeale. While these assets form part of the Maine Catchment Drainage...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Deputy. I felt it was important for me to be here for the debate. I thank the Deputy for his long-standing interest in Castletown House and estate. The Deputy has made ongoing representations through parliamentary questions and Oireachtas committees with regard to Castletown House and estate. He and his fellow representatives of Kildare are valued members of the Castletown...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I note Deputy Durkan's utter commitment in this area. I think everyone is of a common bond, which is that we want to see Castletown House reopened and want the estate back to normal functioning hours. The overlying thing is that it remains the strategic objective of the OPW to acquire the remaining lands to reunite all the lands at the former estate. I gave a commitment to the working...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is an issue with Lime Avenue, as Deputy Durkan is well aware. I have a fiduciary duty to staff in the OPW as well. We have had discussions with the unions. There are issues we need to deal with, including health and safety, and I want the report we are doing to be a common basis for discussion. Ultimately, we want to get Castletown House and the grounds fully reopened. There is a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has submitted a planning application for a new commemorative bridge and entrance plaza at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Conyngham Road to Dublin City Council. Architects have been contracted by the OPW to design the new commemorative bridge and associated infrastructure. Due to the environmental sensitivities of the location, an extensive Flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Phoenix Park is an historic landscape of international importance and one of the largest designed landscapes in any European city. Its historic continuity, together with its vast scale, urban setting and tranquillity, are the attributes that define The Phoenix Park and give it a unique appeal and integrity that compares favourably with other large historic city parks. As a natural and...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (OPW), on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties. These range from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others. In addition, there are a limited number of sundry residential dwellings that are intrinsic to the estates of parks and gardens as...