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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works have advised me that operational matters for An Garda Síochána are exclusively a matter for the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. As such, it is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to determine any future requirements for the organisation.

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

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy is aware, extensive damage was caused to Carlow Castle in February 2020 as the result of a storm. Subsequent investigations led to the discovery that the base of the collapse was constructed on clay foundations which has had major consequences for the safe repair and reconstruction of this section of wall. OPW is currently working to secure an appropriate method of ensuring...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 153 together. Thank you, Deputy Dillon and Deputy Calleary, for your queries in relation to the much needed Flood Relief Scheme in Crossmolina. The current status in relation to Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme is as follows: As part of the approval process under the Arterial Drainage act, the Office of Public Works (OPW) submitted the scheme...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Bunratty Castle is a National Monument in State care, protected by legislation. The Commissioners of Public Works are currently engaged in an assessment of the building's fabric and installations with a view to estimating the potential cost of undertaking any necessary works. At this point in time, no decision has been made in relation to the Commissioner's role in the future management of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that since the previous question on this matter was tabled by Deputy Shortall in April, they have continued to engage with the landlord in relation to the measurement standard applied as the basis of calculation of the annual rent of Miesian Plaza. A further, without prejudice, meeting was held on 3rdJune 2021 and while there was a...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: In relation to the flood relief schemes in Bantry and Skibbereen, County Cork, I am advised as follows: Bantry Flood Relief Scheme: The Flood Risk Management Plans launched in May 2018 included a recommendation to progress the project-level development and planning of a flood relief scheme for Bantry. A Steering Group, comprising representatives from the Office of Public Works and Cork...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The provision of walkways and cycleways is a matter for local authorities and the Office of Public Works (OPW) would be happy to work with the local authorities and other State bodies with their planned development of such community assets, where feasible. In respect of the OPW’s planned programme of flood relief works that involve embankments, the OPW works with those local...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Galway City Council is leading the development of a flood relief scheme for Galway City, with technical advice and funding being provided by the Office of Public Works. Following a tender process undertaken by the City Council, consultants were appointed in November, 2020, to review and build on the initial proposals in the FRMP. Public consultation will be to the forefront during the...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The current status in relation to Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme is as follows: As part of the approval process, the OPW submitted the scheme documentation to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (MPER) for Statutory Confirmation under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. As part of this statutory process, stakeholders were afforded a formal opportunity to provide comments on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the there are currently 75 vacant properties. Over half of these are former Garda stations that closed under the 2012/2013 policing plans of An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works (OPW) recommenced its disposal programme of the former Garda stations in 2019 following two reviews of closed Garda stations. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works do not rent office space from the company referred to. However, if they are trading under a different name, or through a subsidiary in Ireland, further details would be required to enable us to confirm if office space is rented from such a related entity.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government has noted the studies by the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group that support a programme of strategic maintenance to help mitigate flooding along the Shannon and the removal of ‘pinch points’ in the Shannon Callows that can help to delay flooding in the area. The Government has agreed that the OPW will provide €7m for all of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that, in line with Section 25 of the Disability Act, it is ensuring that all public buildings under its control, including Clane Garda Station, are, in so far as is practicable, accessible to people with disabilities. The OPW is not aware of any requirements from An Garda Síochána in relation to the upgrading of this Station....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government has noted the studies by the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group that support a programme of strategic maintenance to help mitigate flooding along the Shannon and the removal of ‘pinch points’ in the Shannon Callows that can help to delay flooding in the area. The Government has agreed that the OPW will provide €7m for all of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have been advised by my officials that the trees in question were felled by a third party without the permission of the Commissioners of Public Works.  An examination of the circumstances relating to this matter is being carried out.

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that this information is currently being coordinated and I will respond Directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (24 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW keeps visitor facilities and experience at Castletown under continuous review. In 2018 the Commissioners of Public Works, having restored the pleasure gardens at Castletown, installed a visitor experience there which catered exclusively for parents and young children. This children's garden features a play area with play equipment, picnic benches and seats, a fairy trail and specially...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that there are two former Garda stations in State ownership in Co. Kildare, no former Garda Stations in State ownership in Co. Laois and one former Garda station in State ownership in Co. Offaly. The following list shows the current status of each of the former Garda stations closed as part of An Garda Síochána's 2012 and 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. The new Garda, Security and Crime Operations Centre at Military Road, was subject to a planning process under Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). The project is being developed in accordance with the planning approved received in August 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works has not carried out a security assessment on Garda Buildings at Harcourt Street. The Office of Public Works can however confirm that works were carried out in 2018 and 2019 to the Garda Buildings at Harcourt Street, which included the tinting of a limited number of windows identified by An Garda Síochána. The cost of the tinting cannot be ascertained...