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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am informed by the Office of Public Works that additional time is needed to collate the information requested by the Deputy. My officials will collate the information and reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) provides office accommodation in both state-owned and leased buildings for Government Departments and a range of State agencies. The amount of office space in the office portfolio is 866,896 m2, as reported at the end of April 2024. The most recent staffing figures for the civil service at the end of the second quarter 2024 was 51,424 whole time...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 132 together. I requested that the Chairman of the Office of Public Works carry out a review of the circumstances surrounding the Leinster House covered bicycle shelter project, which I expect will be published shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Pangur Bán, an early 9th-century poem of national historic significance, was previously offered by its guardians in St. Paul’s Abbey library in Lavanttal, Austria for exhibition in Kilkenny Castle. While initial discussions about the possibility of hosting the Pangur Bánon display at the Castle took place, the housing of a 9th century manuscript of this importance and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (24 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility on behalf of the State for managing and maintaining a substantial and complex estate of approximately 2,500 properties. The OPW does not own any lands in Co. Longford. The table below outlines the properties (including monuments) in Co. Longford currently owned by the OPW. This table includes folio details of properties that are registered...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The total WTE for Fire and Security Engineers employed in OPW are as follows: WTE 1st January 2022 Grade Total Grade 2 1 Grade 1 1 WTE 18th September 2024 Grade 3 1 Grade 2 2 (1 candidate due to commence early October)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (24 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: In March 2020, the Enniscorthy Food Defence Scheme (“the Scheme”) was submitted by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to the Minister for Public Expenditure, NPD Delivery and Reform for statutory confirmation, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. The main elements of the proposed Scheme included construction of flood defence walls, river channel...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (24 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am informed by the Office of Public Works that additional time is needed to collate the information requested by the Deputy. My officials will collate the information and reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am informed by the Office of Public Works that the information requested is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am informed by the Office of Public Works that the information requested is being collated and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies (26 Sep 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am informed by the Office of Public Works that the information requested is being collated and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (1 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The number of WTE Civil and Structural Engineers by grade for 2022-2024 is as follows: - 2022 2023 2024 Assistant Chief Engineer 1 1 1 Engineer Grade 1 3 4 4 Engineer Grade 2 3 1 1 (2 grade 2 candidates in clearance with PAS to be assigned soon) ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (1 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of arterial drainage schemes and flood relief schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995, as amended. The location concerned forms part of the Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme. Officials from the OPW South West Drainage Maintenance section attended the site to carry out an inspection on Thursday 26th ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (1 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am informed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that Bishops Square is a seven story over basement office building in Dublin 2 occupied by a number of Government Departments and some private sector tenants. The OPW holds four separate leases in the building and the information requested is being collated. The OPW will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (1 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works needs more time to collate the information and will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (1 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I can confirm to the Deputy that the Office of Public Works is actively seeking a resolution to the issue. I can advise that four hawk kites were installed to discourage the gulls from the area and these are replaced when they are damaged. The OPW will keep this matter under review and will install additional kites if they are required. Monitoring of this situation is being undertaken...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (1 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works 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 is outlined in the table below. This table includes works valued in excess of €100,000 and relate to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (2 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The detail design for the new enclosure for the Turoe Stone is being finalised at this time, under the direction of the OPW conservation architects. Once tender documents are completed, and pending consents granted, a suitably qualified company will be awarded the tender to build the new enclosure for the Turoe Stone, together with associated landscaping works. It is envisaged that the Turoe...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (2 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works needs more time to collate the information and will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (2 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The St. Laurence’s Gate building is a Barbican, a remnant of a guardhouse forming part of the ancient Drogheda City Walls. It is owned by Louth County Council and is a National Monument, Number 511, in the Guardianship of the Office of Public Works. The OPW's position in relation to St Laurence's Gate has been communicated previously. Currently there is no appraisal being...