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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Jan 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Apologies to the Deputy for the delay in issuing this response, my officials will issue a response to you in the next 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jan 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Managing Ireland’s flood risk is a long-term commitment, requiring a multi-sectoral approach through both capital infrastructural measures and non-infrastructural measures. Before I provide you with some information on the humanitarian assistance available from a number of sources in the worst case situation of properties affected by flooding, I would like to give you a broader...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Environmental Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: A draft Roadmap document which was in preparation over the past number of months has now been completed by the OPW. The document outlines key areas of guidance for lower-carbon building materials in construction supported by examples of best practice in this area. The use of lower carbon building materials in construction will play an important role in reducing our emission by 51% by 2030. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (1 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Inagh 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:Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government Departments or the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (1 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council on behalf of the Office of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. On completion, the scheme will protect 236 properties in the town. The flood relief scheme will be funded from within the allocated €1.3 billion for flood risk management over the period...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (2 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 61. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there is a requirement on the CEO of a local authority to respond to a person who makes a submission to a Draft County Development Plan on receipt of same; and if so, the time-frame for same. [5461/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (2 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she will provide guidance on the expected broadening of DEIS status for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5203/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW has been working with Garda Estate Management to plan the installation of Electric Vehicle charging points in Garda Stations. A number of EV Chargers have been installed in stations around the country and the OPW is currently working with Garda Estate Management to plan installations for 2022 and beyond.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under this scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to...