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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (22 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that the "Fit-out" works in question will be completed in the next number of weeks and facility handed over to An Garda Síochána for their operations. The 'final account' has not yet been agreed with the Contractor so the total cost of the project is yet to be determined.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Schemes (22 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 321. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address a matter regarding the deadline for heritage grants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24986/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Bawnboy Garda Station. OPW undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved and proposed layout to Garda Estate Management. The deliberative process between An Garda Síochána and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (24 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by my officials that the former Garda station on Roche’s Road, Wexford was closed on 22nd September 2017, following the relocation of An Garda Síochána to the newly built station at Mulgannon Road, Wexford. My officials began the process of seeking alternative State use for the property in line with its policy on vacant properties. My officials have made...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Emyvale Garda Station was badly damaged by an arson attack in October 2019 and the existing station was demolished. The Office of Public Works, working with Án Garda Siochána, identified that the former Married Quarters in Emyvale may meet the operational accommodation requirements as an interim measure. The planning process to facilitate this was commenced earlier this year and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: On the 28thJuly 2020 I announced approval of funding of €778,000 to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for the construction of a Flood Storage Area in Kilbogget Park, Cabinteely. The funding forms part of the Government’s overall proposed €9.6m investment in the Loughlinstown Flood Relief Scheme. The scheme is being led by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: In line with Government guidelines and Public Health advices relating to the COVID 19 emergency, OPW closed many of the heritage sites in its care and control to the public on March 15th. OPW parks and gardens became critical facilities in their locales in the initial period of the lockdown where travel was restricted to within 2Km of one’s home. OPW staff working at these sites...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I would like to thank the Deputy for raising this issue in relation to the outcome of my recent visit to Co Louth to progress CFRAM works for the area; and the status of CFRAM Schemes in the area specifically, Drogheda, Dundalk and Blackrock south, Carlingford-Greenore, Baltray, Ardee and Mornington (Co. Meath). Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: At this time of the year, as we approach the Winter season, it is opportune that we consider our preparedness as a country to respond to severe weather events such as flooding. I am acutely aware of the impact that the recent flooding has had on individual households and on communities at large. Since taking up my current position I have visited a number of areas affected by the recent...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Rockfleet Castle (also known as Carrickahowley Castle or Granuaile's Castle) near Newport Co. Mayo is a privately-owned National Monument which is in the care of the Office of Public Works. Some years ago, the building was closed to the public because of certain serious Health and Safety risks arising. While work was underway in relation to mitigating these risks in recent years, it also...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The 2020 visitor season has clearly been an exceptionally difficult one for the national tourism industry and the visitor attractions sector, which embraces many different types of visitor venues right across the country has been especially hard hit.Many private sector attractions which have a significant outdoor element, in particular gardens and other types of open air venues where visitors...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: As I have indicated to the Deputy in a recent Parliamentary Reply, the Office of Public Works are open to the idea that the St. Laurence's Gate Monument in Drogheda would in future be available to visitors and would play a part in the tourism attractions within the town. Indeed, access to the public is already available on special occasions such as Heritage Week, Fleadh Ceol etc and this will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am assuming that the Deputy’s question relates to a feasibility study the on the future need for a tidal barrier for Cork City. The option of a tidal barrier for Cork City, in particular, was considered, both as part of the Lee Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study that commenced in 2006, and the Lower Lee Flood Relief scheme that commenced in 2013, and was...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that localised flooding is a matter for the local authority in the first instance. However, it is open to local authorities to apply for funding under the Minor Works Scheme which was introduced by my Office on an administrative, non-statutory basis in 2009. The purpose of the scheme is to provide funding to local authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: As part of a major reorganisation of An Garda Síochána’s structures, the Garda Commissioner announced new Regional and Divisional Headquarters under a new Operating Model. This resulted in Macroom Garda station being changed from a District Station to a Regional and Divisional Headquarters in late 2019. The Brief of Requirements was issued by An Garda Síochána to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I recognise that our heritage sites are a fantastic educational resource and engendering an appreciation of those sites amongst our younger population is a core aim of the Office of Public Works' Heritage Services. Under the OPW’s Educational School Visits Scheme, school groups of primary and second-level students can explore our sites free of charge. Visits must be during the school...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Dillon, I wish to thank you for your recent query in relation to the status of the flood relief scheme for Crossmolina, Co. Mayo. There were some delays to the programme as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions, due to the consultants being unable to carry out the final environmental surveys during the nationwide lockdown. Since the easing of restrictions, the consultants...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works cares for and operates some of Ireland’s most important historic buildings and properties which, each year, are at the heart of the community’s celebrations of Christmas. This year Christmas will be like no other but OPW is committed to ensuring that buildings and properties which traditionally presented a range of events at Christmas will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme has been submitted by the Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. On foot of the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: DRAFT REPLY As I stated in response to a similar Parliamentary Question on 8 September last, it is expected that, subject to approval, tender documentation will issue in October 2020, with a Contract being awarded following tender receipt and evaluation.  Construction work will take approx. 18 months to complete.  The impact of the new Garda operational model is a matter...