Results 6,801-6,820 of 10,594 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The scaffolding referred to by the deputy was erected due to safety concerns arising from storm damage to part of the building. Various surveys and investigations were necessary to assess the damage and it was concluded that the building should be demolished and replaced. In order to do so alternative temporary facilities were required to be put in place in advance of any demolition....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council(WCC) on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. This is a significant scheme within the Office of Public Works €1 billion flood relief investment programme, and on completion will protect 236 properties in the town. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 118. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to alternative and remote working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34365/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 337 together. The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group was established in early 2016 by the Government to support existing plans in place and planned to address flooding and to enhance the ongoing co-operation of all State agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group is chaired by the Office of Public Works and meets...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Graffiti Incidence (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works is making immediate arrangements for the removal of the graffiti on the former Kill O'The Grange Garda station, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public works is charged with the care, operation and maintenance of almost 800 National Monuments nationwide, including Maynooth Castle and a further 31 National Historic Properties, including Castletown House. Funding within the OPW vote is provided for the day-to-day maintenance of the properties and for the interpretation and presentation of this National heritage estate to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The channel referred to by the Deputy is a private channel flowing into an OPW back drain and it is not under the auspices of the OPW. Therefore, the OPW has no responsibility for its maintenance.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 346, 347 and 348 together. The Government established the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group in 2016 to enhance the ongoing co-operation of all State Agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group has taken a number of significant decisions since its establishment. The scope of work undertaken to date includes: - Implementing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the scheme is in stage 1 (scheme development and design). A number of site investigation surveys have been awarded and are underway, which are required in order to allow the project team to carry out the preliminary design. The Appropriate Assessment Screening has been completed. There will be another public consultation next year when the preferred scheme has been...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised the OPW is collating the information and I will respond to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (11 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The following table shows the rents paid by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of Government Departments and certain Agencies to date in 2020. In the timeframe given for answering this PQ, it was not possible to compile all of the historical data from 2016 – 2019. This information will be forwarded within the coming week. It should be noted that the figures include some...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (11 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if notices, circulars or guidance have issued to Limerick City and County Council on the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35478/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 to 174, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) have not entered into lease arrangements with co-working real estate companies. A number of licences have been agreed with companies in respect of serviced offices to meet urgent, specialised, generally short term requirements which cannot be met from within the existing portfolio or through traditional lease arrangements.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government established the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group in 2016 to enhance the ongoing co-operation of all State Agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group has taken a number of significant decisions since its establishment. The scope of work undertaken to date includes: - Implementing targeted maintenance at five locations on the River...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is working closely 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. The Steering Group meet on a regular basis, to oversee the process of developing new transport and mobility options for the Park and by engaging with these...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (12 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that works to Ballyporeen Garda Station, including refurbishment of the Station toilet and painting of the public office, have recently been completed. In addition, re-decoration of the married quarters and ground maintenance was carried out earlier in 2020.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Offices (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Miesian Plaza provides modern, efficient, headquarter office accommodation for the Departments of Health and Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, as well as ancillary accommodation for the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform. At approximately 14,000 sq. m, Miesian Plaza is one of Dublin’s most significant Government accommodation locations and...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Offices (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is important to point out that we are dealing with a 25-year lease. From the very start, the OPW has said that a mistake was made. The OPW has never, to any degree, stated that it has not acknowledged that a mistake was made. It is important to put on the record of the House that the total amount in question of the difference, when calculated over a 25-year period, is €8.6...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Offices (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is important to point out that the landlord has done nothing wrong here.