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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) plans to dispose of 28 of the 40 former Garda stations closed in 2012 and 2013 as part of An Garda Síochána’s rationalisation programme and remaining in State ownership by auction in 2021 and 2022. In addition to the sale of the 28 former Garda stations the OPW plans to transfer three former Garda stations to Local Authorities, lease a...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme was undertaken by Cork County Council, as the Contracting Authority, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The scheme was substantially completed on 6th June 2019 by the main contractor, Jons Civil Engineering Ltd.  All identified defects arising from the construction have been remedied, with some delays as a result of...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Last month, the Office of Public Works (OPW) became aware that the bed of the fish pass, completed as part of the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme in 2018 for the migration of aquatic species upstream of the pre-existing weir, had suffered deterioration through the erosion of bed material at the upstream end of the structure. Site inspections were immediately undertaken by OPW and Inland...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is currently arranging for the positioning of temporary toilet facilities within the Phoenix Park. If the situation warrants it, further temporary facilities may be put in place in other areas of the Park.  It is not possible yet to say how long such temporary facilities will remain in place. 

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 578. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when there will be a full review of the irregularities in relation to the allocation of resources for two schools (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21743/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1007. To ask the Minister for Health when persons diagnosed with cystic fibrosis will receive their vaccination for Covid-19 particularly those aged 18 to 21 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21771/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (29 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The location referred to by the Deputy is within the Feale Catchment Drainage Scheme which is under the auspices of the OPW. The River Feale at this location is designated as a Special Area of Conservation. Before any works could commence to the gravel island, an Appropriate Assessment and full Natura Impact Statement was necessitated and this was undertaken in 2020. However, invasive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (29 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37, 38 and 39 together. A tri-partite assessment panel comprising senior representatives of the Dept. Justice and Equality, An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works was established in order to identify an alternative site for An Garda Síochána’s operations at Harcourt Square. The panel assessed six short listed sites: Option...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (5 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 233 together. The Bandon River fish pass was completed as part of the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme in 2018 for the migration of aquatic species upstream of the pre-existing weir. Having become aware that the bed of this fish pass had suffered deterioration through the erosion of bed material at the upstream end of the structure during particularly heavy...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (5 May 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 submitted the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (5 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Connollys Folly is a National Monument protected by legislation and under the care and responsibility of the Office of Public Works.While, initially, the railings were erected to secure the site while works were on-going they have become a valuable tool in terms of discouraging the dumping of waste, graffiti and other anti-social behaviours at the site, which would have been the norm prior to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: With regard to the proposed redevelopment works for a Divisional Garda Headquarters Station at Portlaoise, which is being designed by the Office of Public Works, Major Projects, I am pleased to confirm that the Commissioners of Public Works have recently approved the proposed scheme, subject to standard planning conditions. A design team has been put in place and work has commenced on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 May 2021)

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 nationally, from which the relevant funding for the Enniscorthy...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257, 258, 259 and 260 together. The Flood Risk Management Plans launched in May 2018 include a recommendation to progress the project-level development and planning for a flood relief scheme for Bantry. A steering group, comprising representatives from the Office of Public Works and Cork County Council, is in place to progress the Bantry Flood Relief Scheme....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The development, planning and construction of the River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme were undertaken under Local Authority powers, with funding provided by the Office of the Public Works. Wicklow County Council, as the contracting authority, is therefore responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Scheme. Officials from Wicklow County Council have advised that, since the Scheme was...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (12 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works have advised that there are a number of issues at Clare Abbey which renders the installation of a full CCTV system at the site impractical ; these include a lack of land ownership at the site, the lack of a power supply and possible threat to archaeology if cabling were to be installed. While wires-free options are available, there are a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (12 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 578 of 28 April 2021, if the schools (details supplied) are eligible for consideration for DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25030/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Management (13 May 2021)

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 nationally, from which the relevant funding for the Enniscorthy...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works (13 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is OPWs intention to run a panel recruitment competition during 2021 for General Operatives at Kennedy Park and Arboretum, New Ross, Co. Wexford

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (18 May 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 of 1945.  The location 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.