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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Steps are being taken on an ongoing basis to ensure buildings are fully accessible, through the provision of facilities in accordance with Part M of the current Building Regulations, unless in specific situations where exemptions are in place. Where buildings and facilities are in need of specific alterations in order to ensure they are fully accessible, the Office of Public Works arranges...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme at Glanmire / Sallybrook, Cork was confirmed in January 2021 by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 to 1995. The scheme is being funded from the €1.3 billion in flood relief measures under the National Development Plan to 2030, as part of Project Ireland 2040. Provision for the total project budget for...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. Applications are assessed by the OPW having regard to the specific economic, social and environmental criteria of the scheme, including...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Galway City Council, as Project Sponsor and Contracting Authority, is leading the development of the Coirib go Cósta – Galway City Flood Relief Scheme, with technical advice and funding being provided by the Office of Public Works. The Steering Group for the Scheme meet on a monthly basis to discuss all aspects of the Scheme and my officials keep me apprised of progress on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 436 together. I understand that my officials engaged with local authorities in relation to an option to lease a number of Garda stations that were due to be disposed. Subsequently, agreement was reached with Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils to lease or acquire five former Garda stations. As the deputy is aware, each property requires a level of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1444. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29126/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The former military barracks at Mitchelstown, Co Cork is the only vacant property owned or managed by the Commissioners of Public Works in the Cork East Constituency. The military barracks was occupied by the Department of Defence from 1934 until October 2014 when it was handed back to the OPW. The OPW offered to sell the property to Cork County Council at an independent valuation,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Deputy for her continued interest in the resolution of this case. Since we previously spoke on this issue, intensive discussions have taken place at a senior level in the OPW and senior management representing the landlord. In fact, in excess of 20 contacts have been made between the parties ranging from meetings, telephone discussions and other communications in the past...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW has an extensive evidence based environmental management programme across all of its flood risk management activities. Under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, the OPW has completed thirty-four Arterial Drainage Schemes on river catchments, along with five estuarine embankment schemes. The OPW, through its arterial drainage works, meets its statutory duty to maintain these completed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding and erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. The OPW operates the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The scheme was introduced on an administrative basis following the severe flooding in 2009 and applications for funding from local authorities are considered for flood relief and erosion...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: In the context of the Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick, a range of City Centre Transformational Projects were put in place to enhance and enable the urban regeneration of Limerick City. One of the key objectives for Limerick City & Co Council is to build upon the City Centre’s historic character by fully capturing the rich heritage, protecting and enhancing it where...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW’s involvement with An Blascaod Mór goes back to 1988 with Ionad an Bhlascaoid, (the Blasket Centre) being developed with assistance from the locally based voluntary group, Fondúíreacht an Bhlascaoid in 1992/3. The Centre was officially opened to public in April 1994 and the centre plays a critical role in the cultural life of Dún Chaoin and is an important...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: A key function of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is to provide accommodation for all Government Departments. 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 OPW’s objective is to hold, manage and maintain a property portfolio that is aligned to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works accommodate the hosting of events in the Phoenix Park with over two and half thousand sporting and recreational events taking place annually in the Park. Due to its close proximity to the centre of Dublin, it has been host to a number of major events because of its scale. The Papal Visits of 1979 and 2018, soccer team homecomings and large-scale concerts are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Between the years 2018 to 2021 the Office of Public Works has trebled to some 90 flood relief schemes at design and construction stages. The table below gives the capital allocation to the Office of Public Works and capital carryover for the design and construction of flood relief schemes for each of the years 2018 to 2021 inclusive.  Capital Allocation & Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The number of full-time qualified structural engineers employed by the Office of Public Works as of 1 January 2021 and 13 June 2022 can be found in the table below.  ">Structural Engineers Grade As of 01 January 2021 As of 13 June 2022 Assistant Chief Engineer C&S 1 1 C&S Engineer Grade 1 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Natural Heritage Areas (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) are overseen by the National Parks & Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and not by the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with Cork City Council, is currently progressing the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme. The proposed scheme will include low riverside defences, an early flood warning system and new dam management procedures for Carrigadrohid and Inniscarra dams and will facilitate public realm improvements. In line with international best...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 536. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider an appeal in the case of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31818/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 569. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider an appeal in the case of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32509/22]