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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that the OPW is engaged in the delivery of the flood relief schemes that are contained in the flood Risk Management Plans developed under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme. In addition, the OPW is maintaining the Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that while the building referred to is currently vacant its future use by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is under active consideration by the Commissioners.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities 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. The OPW introduced the ‘Minor Works’ Scheme in 2009 on an administrative,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: While the Office of Public Works (OPW) has no responsibility for Court buildings, it does provide technical and other services on request to the Courts Service in relation to its buildings. The OPW has not been requested to carry out repair works to the courthouse at Carndonagh, Co. Donegal in the past 12 months.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: There are no plans currently to develop any visitor facilities at the Grianán an Aileach site.A Conservation Management Plan, commissioned by the OPW, has recently been been concluded and is being circulated currently to relevant stakeholders.This will, it is intended, facilitate a debate about the sustainable future use of the site and will set the context within which the future...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 315 and 316 together. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities, including Cavan County Council and Monaghan 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tender documentation for the Main, Mechanical and Electrical elements of the Project in question has issued to the pre-qualified firms. It is expected that the procurement phase of the process will be completed in quarter 2 2021. Following Contract Award construction will take about 20 months to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The information requested is contained in the following table. Tour Guides/Information Officers employed at Kilmainham Gaol since 2000 Year Full-Time Part-Time Seasonal Total 2001 12 11 23 2002 11 20 31 2003 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the information requested covers the period since 2000 the relevant source material includes paper records for a number of years. It is not, therefore, possible to access all of the records necessary to inform a reply while current Government Covid 19 restrictions are in place. When the restrictions are sufficiently eased to permit office attendance for non-essential work the OPW will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: An OPW employee based at Kilmainham Gaol was subject to the investigation of a matter that arose following the identification of issues with the visitor admission system by local management. The investigation was undertaken in accordance with the JIC Code of Practice on Disciplinary Procedures and the employee’s employment ceased in early 2017 following the conclusion of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Policing (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out works in 2019 and 2020 at the Garda Station referred to by the Deputy but has received no request from An Garda Síochána in relation to the refurbishment of the Community Policing Office. Works carried out at the station in 2019 and 2020 include:  - 2019 – The full refurbishment of male and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works intends to carry out refurbishment works to the Garda Stations within the Dublin North Garda Division listed below in the first half of 2021. Details of these works and the timeframe for the duration of the works are as outlined in the table below. Dublin North Garda Station Refurbishment  Works to be carried out in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am informed by my officials that the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications holds the title to the General Post Office and An Post currently occupy the property under licence.  As An Post continue to occupy the building I understand that no decisions have been taken by the Department in relation to its future use or refurbishment plans.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, detailed engineering analysis, assessment and extensive public consultation was undertaken for 300 communities throughout Ireland, including 90 coastal areas, which in 2012 were identified as being most likely to be impacted by future coastal and fluvial flooding. One key output of the CFRAM Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works obtained permission, under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2002 (as amended) to remove seven pairs of gates and ancillary structures, from vehicular and pedestrian entrances at the perimeter of the Phoenix Park, in order to facilitate the free and safe movement of people and vehicles for the Papal visit to the Phoenix Park in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (14 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80, 81, 82 and 83 together. In relation to Lough Funshinagh, a range of flood mitigation options were considered.  It was determined that the options were not economically or environmentally sustainable.  These extreme high water levels, while rare, are within the naturally occurring range.  There is no evidence to suggest that the flooding was...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy is aware that the former Garda station at Moyvane closed on the 30thMarch 2012 as part of An Garda Síochána's rationalisation programme. The property was returned to the Commissioners of Public Works to consider for alternative State use or disposal. In line with the OPW’s disposal policy, consideration must be given to alternative State use by either Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Clare County Council (CCC), as the contracting authority for a proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara, is leading on progressing this scheme, with funding and support provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is that An Bord Pleanala granted approval in November 2020 to the Part 10 planning application submitted by Clare County Council in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised the OPW is collating the information and I will respond to the Deputy by January 28th.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102, 104 and 106 together. I are very aware of the significant impact on communities and distress arising from flooding and the continuing risk of flooding. I have seen at first hand the impact of flooding on people and their homes and farms and I convey my deepest sympathy to all of those in the area who are being affected by flooding and the risk of...