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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (2 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Mar 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 which was introduced by my Office in 2009. The purpose of the scheme is to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Mar 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, within their own capital works programme and using their own resources, or by applying for funding under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to provide funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Mar 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, within their own capital works programme and using their own resources, or by applying for funding under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to provide funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (8 Mar 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 cost...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: My officials have not had sight of the correspondence referred to in this case.  If the Deputy could forward relevant details on the issue my officials should then be in a position to ascertain the position in this case.  If the property in question is owned by a dissolved company Section 28 of the State Property Act 1954 may apply.  This section of the Act provides that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (10 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (10 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) that the Chief State Solicitor’s Office is in the process of drafting Lease Agreements between the CPW and Roscommon County Council for the former Garda station properties at Knockcroghery, Tarmonbarry and Ballintober in County Roscommon.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (10 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The former Garda Station in Ballymoe, Co. Galway was one of the 139 Garda stations identified in An Garda Síochána’s Policing Plans for 2012/2013 as no longer required for operational purposes. The OPW’s policy with regard to closed Garda stations is as follows: 1. Identify, in the first instance, if other State Bodies, including government departments and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (10 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: In 2018, the Office of Public Works was very pleased to support Ms. Purcell and the World War 1 relatives in remembering those who fought in and lost their lives in the Great War through the temporary exhibition of the ‘Haunting Soldier’ statue at St. Stephen's Green Park. This was a unique and poignant piece of temporary public art which attracted significant public and media...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (22 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works has been engaged, in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, in the drafting of the Heads of a River Shannon Management Body Bill.  The purpose of the Bill is to create a statutory management body with responsibilities and functions to identify, coordinate, monitor and communicate flood risk...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (22 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Works have taken place at Conna Castle on an ongoing basis since 2015.  However, due to the pandemic and the resourcing of other projects, works were temporarily suspended in the last two years. It is hoped to resume works there by the end of 2022. Since 2015 a number of works have taken place at the castle, including localised repointing of the interior, upgrading of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (22 Mar 2022)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (22 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is aware of the concerns raised by staff in relation to air quality at the reception area of the Swiss Cottage. The OPW is committed to providing safe workplaces for all of its staff at all times. I am pleased to advise that arrangements are currently in hand to install new, temporary welfare facilities for staff at Swiss Cottage in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Please find below the list of all statues of persons in parks and gardens managed by the Office of Public Works in Dublin which includes the name of the statue and the park in which it is located.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 509. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14455/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (22 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 731. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to bring forward any amending legislation and or regulations in light of the Data Commissioner finding against Limerick City and County Council and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13840/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Please see table attached which outlines details of full-time OPW staff working in Trim Castle and the number of vacancies by job title. OPW Staff based at Trim Castle No. Staff Employment Type Vacancies Comment Head Guide 1 Permanent 1 Head Guide going on a Career break from April 1st. The vacancy was...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (29 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The property referred to by the Deputy is not in the control of the Office of Public Works but is vested in the Courts Service in accordance with section 26 of the Courts Service Act 1998.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (29 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) acquired/assembled a development site at Hammond Lane, Dublin 8, over a number of years. The purpose of this acquisition was to facilitate the development of a Family Court complex and office accommodation for the Court Service. In relation to the current use of the site, the OPW was approached in 2019 by the developers of an adjoining...