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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: In relation to the progress on the River Dodder Flood Alleviation Scheme (RDFAS), the following is an update on both the Dodder Phase 2 and Dodder Phase 3 Flood Relief Schemes, both of which are being progressed by Dublin City Council with funding and support being provided by the OPW. Dodder Phase 2: Further to my response to your previous Parliamentary Question on 7th October 2020 (Question...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (10 Feb 2021)

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 Inagh River does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme. Therefore, the OPW has no responsibilities for the maintenance of the river, nor the authority to carry out any works there. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (10 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995 are kept under review by the Office of Public Works (OPW). In this regard, the legislation has been amended on a number of occasions, most recently in 2019, for the purposes of EU Directive on Environmental Impact Assessment. It has also been amended and Regulations have been made under it for the purposes of the EU Directives on Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The refurbishment works at Fitzgibbon St Garda Station were on schedule to be completed in March 2021, however, works were suspended on site from 6pm 8th January 2021 in accordance with the current Covid-19 restrictions. A revised completion date will be provided when the current restrictions on construction works are removed.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the Office of Public Works, Dublin City Council, and Fingal County Council are working together to progress a number of flood defence schemes in Dublin Bay. These are as follows: 1. Sandymount Flood Relief Scheme (Phase 1 and Phase 2): Dublin City Council (DCC) are currently working to finalise a scheme design for works in Sandymount, with the current proposed scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 192 together. The Athlone Flood Relief Scheme is being led by Westmeath County Council with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). Construction works are being undertaken directly by the OPW’s Direct Labour and Direct Managed Services. Building on the option development work of the Shannon CFRAM (Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (17 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 251. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address matters (details supplied) in relation to building regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7863/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (18 Feb 2021)

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. My office has not received an application under the Minor Works Programme for the location in question.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (24 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: In relation to assessment of options for tidal defences in the River Liffey, including the possibility of a retractable barrier, I am advised that the Eastern CFRAM for the Liffey River Basin (referred to as Unit of Management ‘9’) assessed a range of flood risk management options for the Liffey Catchment and Dublin City. As part of the assessment of options for managing the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The refurbishment of, and construction works at Portlaoise Garda station are included in the Garda Capital Investment Programme 2016-2021. The project involves an upgrade and refurbishment of the present Garda station and custody suite along with the provision of additional accommodation for An Garda Síochána on the adjacent State property. Part IX Planning Permission was sought...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that a contract for the refurbishment of Longford Garda Station was awarded on 11thMarch 2020 to the value of €1,848,674.95 excluding vat. The works at the station include the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of the station to accommodate 4 Cells, a Prisoner Processing Unit and additional office accommodation as well as internal alterations and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Inland Waterways (24 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) undertakes vegetation management on rivers as part of its statutory duty for the maintenance of completed arterial drainage schemes and completed flood relief schemes under the 1945 and 1995 Arterial Drainage Acts. Some 2,100km of channel and some 135km of embankments are maintained annually. In total, the OPW has responsibility for the maintenance of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (24 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. The river referred to by the Deputy does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme. Therefore, the OPW has no maintenance responsibility at that location, nor the authority to carry out any works there. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW), on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties. These range from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda Stations, among others. In Dublin 9 there are 13 properties in control of the Office of Public Works (OPW) of which 8 are owned and 5 are leased while in Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waste Management (24 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works has developed an extensive set of Terms and Conditions which includes conditions relating to waste management for all events in the Phoenix Park. These conditions are also relevant to vendors in the Park. Event organisers/vendors are required to provide OPW with a detailed Waste/Litter Management Plan for the location where they propose to hold an event/operate....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works (25 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The restroom facilities in the Phoenix Park have been developed where there is suitable water and waste water infrastructure. The locations suitable for these facilities are currently at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, the Tea Rooms close to Dublin Zoo and also Farmleigh Estate. The Park is primarily a green space and the network of waste water is, as you can appreciate, limited to certain...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 82 together. The Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme commenced in 2013 when the Office of Public Works, in conjunction with Cork City Council, appointed consultants to develop proposals to deal with the flood risk that existed in Cork City. Following extensive engineering and environmental analysis, public consultation, and a formal Public Exhibition, the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Coastal Erosion (25 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that Irish Rail, in partnership with Wicklow County Council, commissioned consultants to undertake the East Coast Erosion Study, which included an assessment at North Beach in Arklow. While the OPW was consulted on the technical assessment methodology in respect of this work, my Office is not in receipt of the most current study report which I understand is now complete. It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works (25 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: On the 20th January 2021, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) issued an official statement which was communicated to all operational staff regarding the carryover of annual leave. In it, DPER has authorised that all staff will remain in their current leave year for the 2021/2022 cycle. For example: - If currently in year 1 in 2020/2021, the staff member will remain in year...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I am pleased to provide an update on what is happening in Bantry. As the Senator says, I was down in Bantry and other parts of west Cork, which got a horrific doing of flooding during the summer. I thank the outdoor staff of Cork County Council, all the voluntary emergency staff, my outdoor officials at the Office of Public Works, OPW, and the...