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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works advertised on e-Tenders for contractors to undertake a specific programme of road works on the North Road, Phoenix Park. This section of road has not had any significant works carried out to it in over sixteen years, other than minor and localised repairs to the surface of the road. The road surface is in a very poor condition, is considered dangerous and represents...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that they are continuing to liaise with the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) in order to finalise conditions of contract for purchase of a site for construction of a Coast Guard station at Castlefreke, Rosscarberry, County Cork. It was estimated that contracts would be finalised before year end 2020, however due to Covid-19...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility on behalf of the State for managing and maintaining a substantial and complex estate - comprising approximately 2,500 properties -– valued at €3.3bn. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Kerry County Council issued a request for tenders for engineering design consultants and environmental consultants, from the Office of Public Works’ framework of consultants, in October 2020. Three tender submissions were received and these submissions are currently being evaluated. The appointed consultant will be tasked with identifying and designing a flood relief scheme to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that a contract for works to facilitate the re-opening of Bawnboy Garda Station will be placed shortly. The programme for the works will take about 12 weeks to complete.

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) commenced a project to procure and implement an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS), which was approved by the OPW Management Board and Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO). This project is being delivered as a three-phase programme. Following a procurement process, the software platform chosen by OPW for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Environmental Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: A diverse range of events take place in the Phoenix Park each year and all event organisers are currently required to produce a detailed "Litter & Waste Management Plan" prior to receiving permission to use the Park. Event organisers are encouraged to recycle and reuse as much as possible in order to reduce the volume of waste generated. The Office of Public Works has also...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 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 County Donegal, there are a total of 126 properties and national monuments that are under the control or management of the OPW, of...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: While the Office of Public Works (OPW) has no responsibility for Court buildings, it provides technical and other services on request to the Courts Service in relation to its buildings. In recent years the OPW has not been requested to carry out any refurbishment works to the courthouse at Carndonagh, Co. Donegal and consequently it has no plans to do so.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 940. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has received correspondence from a school (details supplied); and if she has reviewed same. [18422/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Children's Science Centre (22 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Children’s Science Centre project is currently the subject of Arbitration proceedings with its promoters, the Irish Children’s Museum Ltd (ICML).  As the matter is subject to an Arbitration process,  it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (22 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 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 OPW, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat. In this regard, the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (22 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP) for the Corrib River Basin, launched in 2018, included a recommendation for a flood relief scheme for Galway City, including the Claddagh area, which was one of 118 projects identified nationwide from the National Flood Risk Management Plans. The Plan proposed to protect approximately 940 properties from flooding with a preliminary cost estimate in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Visits (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The cost as recorded by the OPW relating to the Papal Visit to the Phoenix Park in 2018 is €8,996,807.17 (including VAT). All costs/invoices due relating to that event were received and paid in full. There are no outstanding payments or disputes relating to same.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (28 Apr 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 2018, and for their...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study was promulgated on the 11th January 2021. This study examined a range of transport and mobility options for the park with an emerging preferred option being identified which seeks to reposition the Phoenix Park as an important natural resource for the citizens of Dublin and further afield, while seeking to reduce through traffic over...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: A suitably qualified consultancy firm has been engaged to undertake an initial site assessment for the possible location of a new Visitor Centre for the Rock of Cashel.  It is envisaged that such a Centre, once completed would serve visitor needs to the  Monument site, the town of Cashel and its environs. A number of sites have been identified and will be assessed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Mentoring of Departments on accessibility will have to be looked at in more detail as there are a number of protocols to be observed and a variety of obligations under the building regulations and legislation requiring compliance. Mentoring is something that the National Disability Authority's own dedicated experts might be asked to coordinate with the Office of Public Works staff on this as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Clare County Council (CCC) is the contracting authority in relation to the proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is as follows:  CCC has been in contact with land owners affected by the proposals and has consulted with local residents and relevant statutory bodies. The Council...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that a contract for works to facilitate the re-opening of Bawnboy Garda Station will be placed shortly. The programme for the works will take about 12 weeks to complete.