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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (6 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Consideration of any proposal to undertake an exhumation and re-interral project of the Invincibles’ remains at Kilmainham Gaol is not a unilateral matter for the Commissioners of Public Works. It is a matter for decision by the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Housing in the first instance.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (6 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 538. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if students can continue to claim the pandemic unemployment payment in circumstances in which they were in part-time employment prior to the pandemic, claimed the payment and are now due to return to college but their part-time employment remains closed due to Covid-19. [28668/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (7 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of Garda Station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Rush Garda Station, Co. Dublin. OPW undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved and proposed layout to An Garda Síochána (AGS). Following receipt of AGS final agreement to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Construction works on the River Dodder Flood Alleviation Scheme are on-going: Lansdowne Road Railway Bridge to Ballsbridge is now substantially complete. Some outstanding works remain to the masonry wall at the RDS. Works from Ballsbridge to Clonskeagh were suspended from Monday 30/3/20 until Monday 18/5/20 in line with national guidelines in respect of covid19 restrictions. The OPW works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Art Collection (7 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: With reference to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 23rd September 2020 which relates to fragmentary material associated with designated National Monuments in their care which is in storage to protect it from environmental erosion or physical damage, wilful or otherwise, the Office of Public Works is satisfied that the material it holds is being stored in a secure and appropriate manner and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (7 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is investigating the matter further and a reply will issue directly to the Deputy very shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (7 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The services in question relate to the need to secure the Grianán an Aileach site in the context of the special opening arrangements arising following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions during the summer months. Owing to the prevalance of antisocial behaviour at this location in the past, including verbal and physical abuse of OPW caretaker staff, the services of a private...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (8 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised, in respect of coastal erosion at the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin, that Fingal County Council is leading on this issue, as it is a matter for Local Authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 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. Arising from the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2019, which were...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for raising this important matter, which I feel strongly about. I studied at University College Cork, so I know the city very well and the geography of most of the areas affected. Major flood events have affected the country in the past few months but particularly in counties Cork, Kerry, Galway and Limerick. As the House will know, I visited many parts of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW also wants to save Cork city. No one has a monopoly on concern for saving Cork city. I have a deep concern and reiterate that now publicly. If there is a high tide with south westerlies, with severe rain, sodden ground and Cork city inside a bowl, we will be back to a 2009 scenario. We know that the process for delivering major flood relief schemes is moving more slowly than the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (13 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Shannon Flood Risk State Co-ordination Working Group was established by Government Decision in 2016. The Group was established, at that time, following severe flooding arising from exceptional weather conditions from December, 2015 to January, 2016. The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme and the Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) have informed the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The management of the coast line is a matter for the individual Local Authorities. Local Authorities may undertake works using their own resources or, if appropriate, apply for funding to the Office of Public Works or other Government Departments, having regard to the economic assets and infrastructure at risk and to be protected. With regard to the area referred to in the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Guidelines (13 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 145. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider amending the current legislation, regulations or both in view of the current number of persons working at home and the policy regarding remote working to make provision for backyard offices to be allowed in houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29670/20]

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak. The Office of Public Works was provided with a gross Estimate for 2021 of €511 million, an increase on the 2020 allocation. Just over €127 million of the moneys allocated are to flood risk management and €384 million is for estate management, including heritage, two important areas where the Office of Public Works will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (14 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is envisaged that a reply will issue to the Deputy this week. The lack of a response is an oversight by the Office of Public Works and I apologise for the delay.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (20 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works is currently carrying out work to refurbish the windows at Howth Garda Station. The work commenced in October 2020 and is due for completion in December 2020. The project is funded in full by the Office of Public Works under planned maintenance and the works will cost in the region of €95,000.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (20 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Friars River forms part of the Corrib Clare Catchment Arterial Drainage Scheme. The Office of Public Works are responsible for the maintenance of the channels on the Corrib River and the Eastern Conduit Canal, which includes the Friars River and the Middle River.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (21 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen closed railway stations on existing lines that are operational and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31878/20]

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

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that the preparation of tender documentation will be completed shortly. Consultations will then be required with the Department of Justice and the Garda authorities prior to a decision to advance to the invitation of tenders from construction contractors. Following award of a contract construction will take about 18 months to complete.