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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Local Authority Funding (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 342. To ask the Minister for Finance if a copy will be provided of the Ministerial consent signed by the Minister of State at his Department to allow Limerick City and County Council draw down funding under the large-scale sport infrastructure fund for the new athletics hub at Newcastle West, County Limerick. [17065/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 'Lady Justice Arch', more commonly known as the 'Gates of Justice' at the Cork Hill entrance to Dublin Castle, involve brick and stonework repair & replacement, along with core structural stabilisation. These works have been paused since 8th January last in accordance with the Government's Covid-19 restrictions. It is estimated that the remaining works may take up to three...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that a proposal by the Cabinteely Tidy Towns Heritage Sub-Committee was received by the Office of Public Works. OPW fully acknowledges that the group has a deep commitment to the site in general and that, in regard to the two high crosses, advocates for their removal and relocation to a safe and suitable environment. Aside from interacting with the group, OPW has also liaised...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works continues to adhere to all Government guidelines as they relate to COVID-19. In respect of Scattery Island, OPW will undertake a review of all documentation and last year’s operations once current circumstances deem it possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) are continuing to liaise with the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and Coillte to progress the purchase of lands from Coillte for the provision of Coast Guard facilities at Castlefreke, Rosscarbery, County Cork. A draft contract for sale has been received and is under discussion between the Chief State Solicitor's Office, on behalf of OPW, and Coillte’s...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that funding to purchase lands from Coillte to provide facilities for Irish Coast Guard facilities at Castlefreke, Roscarberry, Co. Cork, subject to planning, will be provided by the Irish Coast Guard.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (1 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Due to restrictions on movement between units and buildings and the current regime of home working, delivery of physical post to units has not always been entirely reliable during lockdown. I regret to say that that the letter referred to has not been received by the appropriate staff at Dublin Castle. The Deputy may wish to inform his correspondent that the letter should be emailed to:...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (1 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is OPWs intention to run a panel recruitment competition during 2021 for the above.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Authority Funding (1 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111, 112 and 115 to 117, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Headquarters (1 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 to 123, inclusive, together. An evaluation panel, comprising of senior representatives from Department of Justice, An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works was set up in order to assess alternative sites. A very detailed assessment of six sites in Dublin, including Military Road, was undertaken by the evaluation panel. In November...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The rent being paid by the OPW in respect of the offices at block 1, Miesian Plaza is in accordance with the terms of the lease as set out. However, the OPW has acknowledged that an error occurred and that it should have engaged with the landlord and sought to recalibrate the rental rate as a result of the new measurement standard, international property management standard 3, IPMS 3,...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: As I said the last time this matter was raised in the House, it is important to point out that I am not in any way condoning what happened in this matter. This was an error and it is not to my acceptance or that of the OPW. We want to remedy it and make sure we move forward with as good a relationship as possible with the landlord. To that end, I have met the Chairman of the Office of...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can give the Deputy a commitment and I have already taken action, in that I have already, on numerous occasions, met the Chairman and Commissioners of the OPW specifically on this issue. Neither the Chairman nor I want the matter hanging over the OPW as an organisation. It is an isolated issue. It is important to point out that the Office of Public Works is a competent organisation that...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I did not interrupt the Deputy and I ask that she not try to shout me down. As I said, this is an isolated issue. I am confident, as the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, having come in to the organisation last July and having reviewed the work, that the OPW is a modern, progressive and fit for purpose organisation. This is an issue but I am dealing with it. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am pleased to provide an update to the House on the progression of the River Glashaboy flood relief scheme at Glanmire and Sallybrook, Cork. This scheme was confirmed on 18 January 2021 by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to section 7 of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945 and all other powers enabling him in that regard. The confirmation is subject to the conditions...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I do not have details on what has been paid out to date but I can obtain the follow-up information the Deputy has requested. On the Deputy's fear of further delays, I assure him that if it was up to us, we would be in Glanmire building this project. However, we have to go through statutory processes, including engagement with other State agencies. We also have to have regard to landowners....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will do that and bear the Deputy's point in mind. He and the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, know better than I do that the Irish name for Cork is Corcaigh, meaning marsh. It is no accident, therefore, that there are many issues confronting the OPW in the city. My priority is to focus on the victims of flooding. It is unfortunate that I am getting bogged down in a large number of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Ballyvourney and Ballymakeera flood relief scheme is currently at outline design stage and the OPW is working to schedule a public exhibition for the scheme at the end of this year. The Deputy will be aware that the flood risk for this area is complex, as he has raised the matter a couple of times. In my previous role in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Moynihan will appreciate that a lot of time has been lost due to Covid. It has been extremely difficult for my officials and officials in Cork County Council, but we have done a lot of desktop studies and the environmental impact assessment report will be progressed in tandem. It takes into account a number of factors, including the presence of the Kerry slug in St. Gobnait's Wood,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I provided background information to the House to explain why the scheme has been delayed for so long, in terms of all of the hurdles the OPW has had to jump through. Every time we hit a hurdle, whether it is the pearl mussel, the Kerry slug or any other species that we have to put a framework around and design protection for, all of that adds to delays. The reason I am articulating that is...