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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Land Issues (22 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand from my officials that Section 28(2) of the State Property Act 1954 provides that land held by a company at the time of its dissolution devolves to the State in the name of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.An exception to this is where the land was held in trust for another. It should be noted that the Minister's interest is defeasible by company...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (22 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by my Office that it in the process of commissioning a scoping report on options and recommendations, within the parameters of the Public Spending Code, for the future economic appraisal of investment in capital flood relief schemes.  This scoping report will help to inform consideration by the OPW of the circumstances in which the traditional economic appraisal of cost...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (22 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by my Office that, following severe flooding during the winter of 2015/2016, Roscommon County Council applied, in 2018, to the Office of Public Works for funding to undertake a study at this location under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Approval and funding was given and Roscommon County Council subsequently appointed Malachy Walsh and...

River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I move: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Dáil Éireann: — acknowledges the legislative landscape and regulatory environment that the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Working Group operates is very complex; — notes that it is in the public interest to manage the flood risk in the Shannon catchment; and — resolves that the River...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works provides for the maintenance of Government Buildings, Hebron Road, Kilkenny through a number of contracts. There are contracts for the provision of a planned and preventative maintenance programme for building services such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, heating and air conditioning, etc, which is a statutory requirement for some of these installations. These...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Flood relief works for Kenmare are due to be progressed as part of the first tranche of 60 new schemes that have been prioritised for implementation nationally, following the launch of the Flood Risk Management Plans in May 2018, and the announcement of €1 billion investment in flood risk over the coming decade. A steering group, comprising of representatives from the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 458 and 469 together. The Flood Risk Management Plans launched in May 2018 include a recommendation to progress the project-level development and planning of 10 new Flood Relief Schemes for County Cork, including Bantry. A steering group, comprising of representatives from the Office of Public Works and Cork County Council, is in place to progress the Bantry...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and Catchment Drainage Schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. The OPW is responsible for the Feale Catchment Drainage Scheme which extends as far as Shanow Bridge on the regional road R557. The OPW does not have responsibility for maintenance of the channel beyond...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The immediate necessity for Departments and agencies to vacate their existing office space during the early stages of the pandemic was a defining moment for considering the strategic direction of the office portfolio of the future. The current crisis has highlighted that the Civil Service does not need to rely solely on building-based work locations/solutions into the future....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have requested the Office of Public Works to work with other key stakeholders, including the National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council to examine the issues relating to access in the Phoenix Park. A Steering Group has been established at CEO level, to oversee the process of developing new transport and mobility options for the Park. By engaging with these...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The reports referred to in my reply to Parliamentary Question 290 of 6 October, 2020, are still in draft stage. I am informed that it is the intention of Cork County Council, as the Contracting Authority for the Skibbereen and Bantry projects, to make the reports available once they are finalised. A draft report on the flooding event in Bandon has been prepared for the Office of Public Works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The following table gives a list of schemes for County Cork and the status of each scheme. Name of Scheme Status Ballinhassig Scheme at prefeasiblity stage Ballymakeery/Ballyvourney Scheme at design/planning stage Bandon Construction ongoing but will be substantially complete in 2020. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities, including Clare County Council may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under this scheme, applications...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised 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 Public Works, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat. There is no...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Act of 1945. The embankment in Callinafercy, Milltown does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme. Therefore, the OPW has no responsibility for the maintenance of the embankment and associated drainage channels.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out refurbishment works to 15 Garda Stations in the Clare Division between May 2019 and October 2020. Details of these works are given the following table and include works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Station Description of Works Status ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Expenditure on capital works projects at tourism and heritage sites under the remit of OPW for the last three years was as set out in the following table. 2018 2019 2020 (to 30.10.20) €2,075,663.20 €3,288,694.70 €4,321,315.64 Capital allocations for 2021 have not been established as yet. For clarity, it...

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “calls for: - further progression of the whole of Government approach that is delivering returns to managing the flood risk and coastal change for rural Ireland; - an examination of the current regulatory requirements to be carried out; and - the Minister of...

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: We were told that with the current regulations, we were not to circulate them.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (4 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) are liaising with Garda Estate Management on options regarding the replacement of an end-of-life prefabricated unit at Spiddal Garda Station. Indicative costs have been provided and the OPW awaits final confirmation to proceed from Garda Estate Management.