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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (13 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I again thank Senator Seery Kearney for raising this important issue regarding the cromlech in the Phoenix Park. I will make three points. As for the officials, during my short time there I have seen a genuine intention and appreciation among the staff to try to preserve what we have in terms of the natural environment. Second, I will follow up with the Chapelizod historical society with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (13 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a Division of the Department of Transport, has 44 Coast Guard Units based in 58 Coast Guard Stations around the country. The IRCG building programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities at a number of locations across the country, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of the Department of Transport, from planning design...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jun 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jun 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 (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 Risk Management (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to thank Deputy Crowe for raising the matter of flooding issues in Drumquin, Co. Clare. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has a statutory duty to maintain Arterial Drainage Schemes performed under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, as amended, and is currently undertaking maintenance works in parts of the Fergus Estuarine Embankment Scheme, which are located north and north east of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commemorative Plaques (18 Jun 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 and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Kilmainham Gaol, National Monument Number 681 is a National Monument in the ownership of the State. Whilst the general siting of graves within the walls is recognised, there is no known detailed plan showing exactly where any individual was interred. In relation to the persons referred to in this question, as the Deputy is aware, research on the general subject of graves at Kilmainham...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has no specific framework contracts in place to provide gas engineer services within the Dublin region. However, the OPW has a framework contract for the provision of Mechanical Building Services Works in the Dublin region. The services provided by contractors under this framework include works to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water services,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Iveagh Gardens is in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works. Designed by Ninian Niven in 1865 to host the Dublin Exhibition Palace, many of the original landscape features are still in place and have been restored and conserved since 1995. Each Autumn the Office of Public Works publishes a call for proposals from suitably experienced promoters to present events at the...