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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Museum Projects (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 418 and 440 together. The grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham are open from 8.00AM to 18.30PM Monday to Saturday and 11.00AM to 18.30PM on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is a historic site, the main building being 340 years old, with carefully crafted formal gardens. It is home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art which cares...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: A number of flood relief projects were delayed in 2019 due to issues surrounding the planning processes as set out in Vote 13 of the 2019 Appropriation Account. While delays arising from planning processes, with an associated impact on expenditure outturn, are not uncommon, three schemes in particular were significantly delayed, which then had a notable impact on the overall outturn on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW undertakes various programmes of work to improve the energy ratings of existing buildings within its portfolio. Heritage Buildings however pose a specific challenge due to the nature of their historic fabric and the need to conserve the significant historic elements of these buildings. Works to these buildings that could result in future energy savings need to be carefully considered...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that The Office of Public (OPW) is currently carrying out refurbishment works, with a value in excess of €250,000, at a number of Garda Stations throughout the country. Details of the Garda Stations, the works being carried out and the expected completion date are outlined in the table below which includes works funded by both the OPW and An Garda Síochána. It...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cycling Facilities (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: There are no plans to resurface or widen the cycle lane on the North Road in the Phoenix Park at the current time. It will be kept under review as OPW upgrades cycle lanes throughout the park over the short to medium term.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme incorporates in the region of 250km of channels, 100km of embankment and over 320 structures (comprising of sluices and bridges) under the auspices of the Office of Public Works (OPW). Expenditure under the Capital Programme for Embankment Improvement along the River Maine from mid-2018 to end May 2021 amounted to over €2.8m. The maintenance works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: St Stephen’s Green is a National Monument which contains a number of important historic sculptures and features, including floral displays. The OPW’s role is to protect and preserve Ireland’s national heritage including St Stephens Green for current and future generations. As one of Dublin city's major tourist attractions welcoming over 4 million visitors a year, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to confirm that the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Working Group comprising of officials from the OPW, NTA, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council are in the final stages of analysing submissions, with a view to presenting the post consultation report to Minister O'Donovan for final review later this month. The OPW and partner agencies were delighted with the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 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: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Refurbishment of Navan Garda station was included in the Garda Capital Plan 2016-2021 and the Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that a contract has been placed to provide a new cell block and extension. The works consist of the demolition of the existing single storey cell block extension and the construction of a new 2 storey extension to include 4 new cells, prisoner processing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that An Garda Síocháná has requested the OPW to carry out works to accommodate additional staff in a currently unoccupied section of Slane Garda Station. Members of the OPW, Garda Estate Management and An Garda Síochána met on site in August 2020 to discuss and review options and subsequent communications have been by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Litter Pollution (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is currently rolling out a suite of new solar powered compactor bins in Stephen's Green Park. This programme commenced in early June with the installation of nine 240 litre capacity compactor bins at key locations throughout the Green. These bins are operated by smart technology which informs the litter team when the bins require emptying. Given the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (16 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The NTMA and NAMA are responsible for the provision of their own office accommodation and the Commissioners of Public Works have no involvement in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: A potential flood relief scheme was recommended for Clifden as part of the National Flood Risk Management Plans, published in 2018, which identified 118 new projects nationwide to be progressed under the National Development Plan 2018 – 2027. Following this proposal, the Office of Public Works confirmed to Galway County Council (GCC) that it would fund the costs of developing and...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: While the 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 by the Courts Service to carry out any refurbishment of Naas Courthouse. The OPW carries out capital works, reactive and planned maintenance works as requested by the Courts Service. The OPW has no...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works Heritage Services Division has recently received a number of tenders for the repair of the railings at Carlow Courthouse and the design team is currently in the process of assessing them. The project Quantity Surveyor is reviewing the preferred tenderer’s price in detail. There is an expectation that the Quantity Surveyor will issue his report very shortly...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Public Sector Retrofit Pathfinder Project at Tom Johnson House, being undertaken by the Office of Public Works (OPW) is one of its major capital projects. I am pleased to note the inclusion of this project within Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) 2021. The National Recovery and Resilience Plan recently published by the Government identifies advancing the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Thank you Deputy for your question in relation to the 'Tranche One' schemes located in South County Dublin. The following is the current status of the schemes referred to in your PQ: Loughlinstown(Carrickmines/Shanganagh): Engineering and Environmental Consultants have been appointed for the project and they are currently gathering data to assist with modelling of extreme river flows in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jun 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 have 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: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: At the beginning of the month, the 21stJune 2021 was announced as a target date for the re-opening of Skellig Michael to visitors. This date was of course, dependent on weather conditions being favourable, allowing works to progress in a timely manner prior to opening. While preparatory work has commenced on the island, delays have resulted due to necessary monitoring of the bird population...