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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (19 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works undertakes such projects on behalf of the Department of the Taoiseach and the proposal was forwarded by the Office of Public Works to this Department for its attention. There has been no update on the matter at this present time.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (19 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation, maintenance, presentation and promotion of Ireland’s most iconic heritage properties, including Ireland’s two Unesco World Heritage Sites, 800 National Monuments, 32 National Historic Properties and over 5,000 acres of gardens and parklands. The care of the estate is delivered through a variety of ways and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Additional time is needed to correlate the required information. The OPW will respond to the Deputy directly on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am grateful for the additional detail you have provided, and since your last PQ my officials have also examined available public information. This is a complex situation involving land registered to a dissolved company. There is as yet no acknowledgement that this land has devolved to the State under the provisions of Section 28 of the State Property Act 1954 (“the 1954...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Garda Stations and the nature of the works to be carried out are outlined in the table below and include only works valued in excess of€50,000. I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has scheduled refurbishment works to Garda Stations within the Dublin Region to be carried out in Q3 and Q4 of 2022. Garda Station Nature of the works ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The property referred to by the Deputy has been identified as a surplus vacant property and its future use is currently under consideration in line with OPW’s policy on surplus vacant property, which is as follows: 1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government Departments or the wider public sector. 2. If there is no other State use...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that there are currently 72 vacant properties (buildings). Over half (48) of these are former Garda stations and residences, most of which closed under the 2012/2013 policing plans of An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works (OPW), like other State bodies, is obliged to follow central Government policies and protocols on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Re-interment of Volunteers (24 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Additional time is needed to correlate the required information. The OPW will respond to the Deputy directly on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (24 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: A key function of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is to provide office accommodation for Government Departments / Offices. In this regard, OPW holds a portfolio of property throughout the country to meet the various operational needs of the Civil Service, the Gardaí and various other State Bodies. The accommodation is provided in a mixture of State owned and leased offices and the OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Pyrite has been detected in one building in the ownership of the Office of Public Works (OPW)  in County Clare. A routine inspection earlier this year raised concerns in respect to cracking observed in the external façade.  The OPW appointed external consultants to investigate the cause of this cracking and the consultant’s report has confirmed the presence of pyrite in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Additional time is needed to collate the required information. The OPW will respond to the Deputy directly on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (31 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Transport Irish Coastguard Service (IRCG) are responsible for the financing of Coast Guard Station Projects. The Office of Public Works (OPW) provides advice on the design of such projects and manages their delivery in line with the requirements. Greystones is the number 1 priority project for the Coast Guard and funding approval is in place. The OPW are actively...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (31 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 to 197, inclusive, together. The Office of Public works is currently implementing the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study Post-Consultation Report in phases. This report is based on an extensive public consultation process. In February of this year, the speed limit within the Park was reduced from 50 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding and coastal erosion 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 threat.  Under the OPW Minor...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Glashaboy River flood relief scheme at Glanmire and Sallybrook in Cork is being progressed by Cork City Council. The Office of Public Works, OPW, in partnership with the council is engaging proactively to progress the flood relief scheme for Glanmire. The scheme was confirmed in January 2021 by my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy McGrath, under the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy is right. This scheme was the first to be approved under the new arterial drainage regulations, which came into force in 2019. It is important to state on behalf of the Department that Cork City Council, as the Deputy said, is the lead authority in this and is the negotiating authority in the appointment of a contractor, which is commercially sensitive and confidential. I am...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Regarding the Government's commitment to the council as the lead authority, I wish to make it clear that the Office of Public Works is committed to this scheme. There are residents, traders and representatives who are anxious, but the scheme has planning permission and is ready to go. Any commercial discussion around the appointment of a contractor is a matter for the council, which will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme is being led by Westmeath County Council with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). Construction works are being undertaken directly by the OPW’s Direct Labour and Directly Managed Services. Further to the deputy’s question, significant progress has been made to date and construction of the Scheme is continuing to progress...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: A major flood relief scheme at New Ross is complete and under the Government's National Development Plan €1.3bn is being invested to 2030 in flood relief schemes. This includes schemes for Enniscorthy, Rosslare and Wexford Town that are at the design and planning. I would expect that the investment in these schemes alone will exceed some €80m when complete. Fifteen other...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm Engineering and Environmental consultants have been appointed to deliver the Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme. While the proposed Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme is located in close proximity to Templenoe GAA and may include fluvial flood defences on the Finnihy and Kealnagower rivers and Tidal Flood Defences, Templenoe GAA is not within the scheme area. Local flooding and erosion...