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

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 503 and 504 together. The Office of Public Works, as the lead agency for flood risk management, is coordinating the delivery of measures towards meeting the Government’s National Flood Risk Policy. In 2018, the OPW completed the largest study of flood risk ever undertaken by the State: the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM)...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The National Monuments in Co Louth, listed in the table below, are in State ownership and/or the guardianship of the Minister for Heritage. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the conservation, maintenance and presentation of 780 National Monuments in State ownership or guardianship including these monuments in Co Louth. The OPW undertakes regular surveying at the sites across...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: Local flooding and coastal erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat. Under the OPW Minor Flood...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The estimated cost of increasing funding at the percentages requested is based on the 2024 REV allocation Subheads B5, B6 and B12. The figures are set out below. Details of what spend is covered in each subhead below. B5 - Purchase of Sites and Buildings This subhead provides for the acquisition of properties and the perfection of title on existing properties in the state portfolio. B.6 -...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works, as the lead agency for flood risk management, is coordinating the delivery of measures towards meeting the Government’s National Flood Risk Policy. In 2018, the OPW completed the largest study of flood risk ever undertaken by the State: the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The CFRAM Programme studied 80% of Ireland’s...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for caring, maintaining and operating the country’s most important heritage sites. The mission of OPW Heritage Services is to conserve and protect the nation’s built heritage in our care whilst providing public access, interpretation and encouraging the public to visit and engage with our Nation's heritage. The Office of Public...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for caring, maintaining and operating the country’s most important heritage sites. The mission of OPW Heritage Services is to conserve and protect the nation’s built heritage in our care whilst providing public access, interpretation and encouraging the public to visit and engage with our Nation's heritage. The Office of Public...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 525, 526 and 527 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 (23 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for caring, maintaining and operating the country’s most important heritage sites. The mission of OPW Heritage Services is to conserve and protect the nation’s built heritage in our care whilst providing public access, interpretation and encouraging the public to visit and engage with our nation's heritage. The total revenue...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: I am advised by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that Wicklow Town Courthouse is the property of the Courts Service. Repair works are due to be carried out on the roof of the Courthouse by the OPW on behalf of the Courts Service. The purpose of the works is to commence addressing the dry rot which has spread throughout adjoining buildings. The works are subject to a competitive tendering...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (18 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205, 208, 211, 212, 217 and 232 together. I have requested that my officials in the Office of Public Works carry out an immediate, full review into the Leinster House covered bicycle shelter project. I am currently awaiting the finalised report from the Chairman of the OPW.

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

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works has submitted a planning application for the new commemorative bridge and entrance plaza at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens and Conyngham Road, to Dublin City Council. Funding has been approved to planning permission stage. It is anticipated that the OPW will tender for the construction works later in 2024. It should be noted that Dublin City Council...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that details pertaining to the OPW property portfolio, including owned, leased and properties under the guardianship of the OPW, are held on an internal database specific to this task. The current system, which replaced the previous system that had been in place for a significant number of years, was rolled out in 2022 and has mapping...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (18 Sep 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (18 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the conservation and maintenance of the Houses of the Oireachtas and Government Buildings. In relation to the damage recently caused arising from the gates being rammed, the Leinster House North Road gate was repaired on the day of the incident and will require no further repairs. The cost for reinstating the gate and welding was...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (18 Sep 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information (18 Sep 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (18 Sep 2024)

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