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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 Oct 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, which includes the development of a planned programme of feasible works for flood relief schemes. In 2018, to facilitate the development of a programme of works, the OPW completed a strategic study - the National Catchment Flood Risk Assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Additional time is needed to collate the information requested by the Deputy. The Office of Public Works will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Additional time is needed to collate the information requested by the Deputy. The Office of Public Works will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to thank the Deputy for his question and to inform him that a preferred main contractor has been identified and the standstill period for Reserved Specialists is currently underway. It is intended to hold a pre contract award meeting with the preferred tenderers by the end of October subject to no challenges during this statutory standstill period. Following the approval of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the implementation of the EU Floods Directive. It is also responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and Flood Relief Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995 as amended. The maintenance of all drainage schemes carried out under earlier Acts, known as Drainage Districts, is the responsibility of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has no current application for funding in relation to the area concerned. Kerry County Council may apply to the OPW for funding of flood mitigation works under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Kells Round Tower, National Monument, Number 158 is in the ownership of the Office of Public Works. It was erected in the 10th century and stands 26 m (85 ft) high. The doorway originally stood about 3.6 m (12 ft) above ground level and was reached by wooden steps or a ladder. To carry out necessary repointing works to the Tower a scaffold was erected in February 2024 and conservation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have witnessed at first hand the damage caused to properties, businesses and the community of Bantry resulting from recent flooding on the 5th October, which was caused by the surcharging of the culvert system, primarily the Mill Culvert, at New Street and Bridge Street. The Mill Culvert is a significant piece of infrastructure in Bantry. It carries the Mill River and its tributaries such...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Additional time is needed to collate the information requested by the Deputy. The Office of Public Works will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Senator for raising this important topic, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan. I would like to clarify that the Minister has responsibility for policy and overall funding in respect of public transport but neither the Minister or his officials are involved in the day-to-day management, operation or planning of public transport services....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: On behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, I thank Senator Dolan for raising this important matter. The Minister and Department recognise the importance of connectivity to people who live and work in Ireland. It is key to bringing life back to our villages, towns and urban centres. As indicated in my initial response, the NTA, which is responsible for public transport in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Taxi Regulations (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Acting Chair. I thank in particular Senator Sherlock for raising this important matter. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important topic, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan. I would like to clarify that the Minister, Deputy Ryan, is responsible for policy and overall funding of public transport. Neither the Minister nor his...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Taxi Regulations (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Sherlock. As previously stated, the NTA, as independent regulator for the SPSV sector, sets the standards and requirements for the sector which include rules about vehicle standards and vehicle age limits. For safety, emissions and quality reasons, standard taxis and hackneys must be less than ten years old to operate. Once a vehicle reaches its maximum permissible age, the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator O’Loughlin for her inquiry on the implementation of phase two of the National Transport Authority fare determination and, more particularly, its impact on the commuters of south Kildare. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important topic, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan. From the outset I would like to clarify that the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I reassure Senator O’Loughlin that the Government is strongly committed to delivering a cost-efficient and sustainable public transport network. The ongoing review of existing fare structures has a key role to play in achieving this goal. The Minister for Transport has welcomed the publication of the NTA’s fare determination which represents the first step in delivering the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Arts Policy (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Senator for raising this very important matter which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin. The Programme for Government: Our Shared Future includes the interest to develop innovative support schemes for amateur drama and musicals. In 2021, with the support of the Department, the Arts Council provided funding to the resource organisations that support...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Arts Policy (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Musical theatre is an amateur pursuit for most of those involved and it has established a sustainable model of operation. It relies on voluntary commitment and enthusiastic audiences. As the Senator mentioned, 130 musical societies throughout Ireland are members of the Association of Irish Musical Societies. This involves approximately 14,000 people directly involved in musical theatre,...

Seanad: Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the opportunity to respond on this matter on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Deputy Micheál Martin, who is unfortunately not available tonight. I also thank Senator O’Loughlin for tabling this Bill and Senator Chambers for seconding it. The fact that Senator O'Loughlin has proposed these measures shows how necessary they are. The Minister for...

Seanad: Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: A good Limerick man.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the opportunity to respond on this matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, who unfortunately is not available. I thank Senator Chambers for bringing forward this Bill. The Government will not be opposing it. The Minister looks forward to engaging with Senator Chambers in particular on these issues. I share the deep concerns expressed by the Senator in...