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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: There are currently no plans to install extra outdoor seating at Castletown, though the matter is under active review.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Works on four flood relief schemes are taking place in or near County Limerick in 2021 and works to design and commence works on seven flood relief schemes are being significantly advanced during 2021. Three of the works taking place this year by Limerick City and County Council are being funded by the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation and Coastal Protection Scheme. This scheme provides funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study, Post-Consultation Report will be published by Minister Patrick O'Donovan on Tuesday, 27 July at 10.00 a.m.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The property at Westgate House in Drogheda is the subject of an intra-State transfer between the Commissioners of Public Works and Louth County Council. I understand from my officials that they continue to engage with officials in Louth County Council with a view to finalising the transfer of the property, which is due to be completed shortly.The long-term plans for the property will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: While there has been contact between Louth County Council and the Office of Public Works regarding St Laurence's Gate, a more meaningful discussion surrounding the provision of a sustainable and efficient visitor presentation model is premature given the current concerns and issues surrounding the condition of the site. As previously advised, it is the view of the Commissioners of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, detailed engineering analysis, assessment and extensive public consultation was undertaken for 300 communities throughout Ireland, including 90 coastal areas, which in 2012 were identified as being most likely to be impacted by future coastal and fluvial flooding. One key output of the CFRAM Programme were the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Since the inception of Ionad an Bhlascaoid at Dun Chaoin, the OPW has been highly engaged with the local community and Fondúireacht an Bhlascaoid in seeking to meet the cultural and social needs of the community. The OPW’s role is to animate and present our national archaeological, natural and cultural heritage through compelling visitor experiences. The lands at Ionad an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Kerry County Council carried out a pre-feasibility study for the Sneem area, the recommendation of which was to carry out further more detailed river modelling to assess the feasibility of the measures identified in the pre-feasibility study. Working in co-operation with Kerry County Council, the Office of Public Works (OPW) completed this assessment in April, 2021. This assessment concluded...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Harbours and Piers (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The provision of improved landing facilities on An Blascaod Mór is a long-held objective of the Office of Public Works. A steering group was established several years ago comprising representatives from Kerry County Council, the OPW, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and Fáilte Ireland. The OPW intends to reconvene...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jul 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 Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1567. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the extension of the temporary assistance payment scheme for nursing homes which is due to cease on 30 June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34307/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 2201. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a report (details supplied) commissioned by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36948/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that The Office of Public Works (OPW)  have plans to carry out refurbishment works to the Garda Stations within the J and R Districts, the details of which are outlined in the following table.  The table include works funded by both the OPW and An Garda Síochána and the commencement of these works is subject to successful tendering process.  In...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is not in a position to provide the documentation as requested by the Deputy in this format but can provide the following update on developments since the flood event in Fermoy in February. The Fermoy North flood defence scheme construction commenced in 2009 and was completed in 2011.  The Scheme comprises grass embankments, permanent walls and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (9 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Roscommon County Council had taken the decision to proceed with urgent works in response to high water levels at Lough Funshinagh under the provisions contained in the Local Authorities (Works) Act 1949.  As the responsibility for environmental assessments and planning lies with the Council, I have asked Roscommon County Council to contact you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works has attempted to ensure good provision of benches and seating at Castletown Estate in recent years, however, all previous efforts to install benches in the Castletown demesne were abandoned due to repeated acts of vandalism. Please be advised that local management continues to seek to address this issue and is examining the possibility of installing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that An Garda Síochána notified the Office of Public Works (OPW) on the 6thAugust 2021 that there are no plans to redevelop the Garda station in Ashford, Co. Wicklow.  The Garda station has been unoccupied since it was extensively damaged in 2003. In line with the OPW’s policy for vacant and surplus properties, the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The refurbishment and extension works to Athlone Garda Station have been designed to make it wheelchair accessible which meets best practice accessibility provision and complies with the current Building Regulations.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works has undertaken an extensive programme of investigation, assessment and repairs to the Four Courts dome structure, including the dome, the decorative and supporting stone entablature and the capitals. It was necessary to have appropriate scaffolding in place to facilitate access, investigation, testing, analysis, assessment and for undertaking works safely both...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes (9 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have been advised by officials at my department that Kilgarvan Community Development CLG, which operates the CE scheme, has recently been granted a two year licence for the use of the former Garda station, and they have indicated they are happy with the arrangement. I understand they were previously offered the use of a room on the ground floor of the Community Centre (former National...