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Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the budget allocation for the Office of Public Works, OPW, for 2022, an allocation of over €579 million. That comprises €142 million for flood risk management, an increase of 12%, and €452 million for estate management. I pay tribute to the staff of the OPW who during the pandemic have managed to maintain a full service on behalf of the OPW and who operate in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Ballina Flood Relief Scheme is currently at Stage 1 (Option Assessment, Scheme Development and Outline Design). Mayo County Council appointed consultants for the scheme in February 2020. The scheme has a preliminary total project budget of €8.2 million. Options are currently being developed for the scheme. On selection of a preferred option, Mayo County Council will submit the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study for the Moy & Killala Bay River Basin (referred to as Unit of Management UOM34 under the CFRAM Programme) did not identify any properties as being predicted to flood in the design events in Foxford, and so recommended non-structural methods only for this community. However, Foxford has since been identified as...

Seanad: Flood Risk Management: Motion (19 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank all the Senators who contributed, as well as the proposers of the motion. I welcome the fact that so many Senators have chosen to stay. Unfortunately, all of the Opposition Senators have left, which probably says a lot about their interest in this topic. I welcome the opportunity to address this House on flooding matters and thank Senators for raising this important issue. The...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The attached File gives details of events by community groups, both local and national that have been granted use of Kilmainham Gaol by the Commissioners of Public Works over the past five years, after engaging with the site's permission process, providing proof of Insurance and other necessary documentation in order to receive approval to proceed. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Oct 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 over €3bn. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (21 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Broadford, are treated in line with the disposal policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property is to: 1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (19 Oct 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 numerous...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW), through its Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, carried out the largest ever flood risk study in Ireland to date, which assessed 80% of properties at risk from Ireland’s main causes of flooding. The OPW Flood Maps, that show the flood risk for 300 communities, are a key output of the study together with 29 Flood Risk...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Wildlife Protection (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW has not been involved in the destruction of a bat roost at Emo Court House. The current works at Emo Court are being carried under Derogation Licence No.: DER/BAT 2020 – 73, under supervision of Ecological Consultants Scott Cawley Ltd. National Parks & Wildlife Service carried out a routine inspection of the works on 28thSeptember 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: As you are aware the Kilgarvan Community Development CLG has the use of the former Garda station on the basis of a two year licence. As per my reply to your query on 9th September, the lease on the Community Centre is the subject of a query with the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO). My officials have requested an update from the CSSO on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Construction of the new Garda Security and Operational Command Centre at Military Rd is progressing in a very satisfactory manner. It is on schedule to be completed on time and it is being developed within its approved total project budget.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works can confirm that a contract for the refurbishment of Navan Garda Station to the value of €1,638,816.32 excluding vat was awarded on 15th April 2021. The total expenditure to date for the project is €239,864.66 which includes vat and consultancy fees. The project is co- funded by the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The procurement phase for this project is well progressed and this phase will be completed shortly. It is expected that a contract for the works will be placed following successful completion of all procurement processes. Construction should commence shortly thereafter.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy will be aware from my visit to Crossmolina that this issue has been progressed by both the OPW and Mayo County Council. He is correct that it is awaiting final approval from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The Minister, Deputy McGrath, and I both hope this issue can be resolved in the not-too-distant future. There is a lot of talk about climate change; this is a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Work Permits (4 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise for my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy English, who is unfortunately unable to attend the Seanad this morning. He asked me to reply on his behalf and indicated he will facilitate a discussion with the Senator to go through the issues he has raised. He also thanks the Senator for having raising them in the House. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Work Permits (4 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government’s policy is that employment opportunities which arise in the country should, in the first instance, be offered to suitably skilled Irish nationals and then to EEA nationals, and should only be offered to non-EEA nationals where no suitable candidate emerges from within the EEA to fill the vacancy. The last sentence of my initial contribution is the most important in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: An Garda Síochána Telecoms provide an internal service to An Garda Síochána on this matter, therefore this is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (4 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) grant licences to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) who hold a Mobile Telecommunications Licence in order to provide Mobile Telephone Services and install telecommunications equipment on State property. A standard licence agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which mobile phone operators are permitted to locate on OPW property....

Regional Transport Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am deputising for the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, who is unavailable tonight. It is clear that Deputies on all sides of the House are committed to improving transport infrastructure in regional and rural Ireland. I think it is clear we are all committed to improving transport infrastructure in rural and regional Ireland. Nobody has a monopoly on this issue. It is clear this Government...