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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 to 223, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group was established in 2016 by the Government to enhance the ongoing co-operation across the various state agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group recently met in Athlone on 20thOctober 2022. At that meeting, the Group...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy will recall that I committed to undertaking an examination of the legislative landscape including a review of the current regulatory environment underpinning the members of the Shannon Flood Risk State Co-ordination Working Group. On the recommendation of the Attorney General, the OPW obtained legal services to support the examination of the legislative powers underpinning all...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works manages a property portfolio in excess of 2,500 properties ranging from heritage buildings, commercial office blocks, green field sites, warehouses, Coast Guard Stations and Garda Stations.  As would be the norm in such a large portfolio, at any given time, there will be a number of properties being refurbished or vacant.  The State will always retain...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW is co-ordinating Ireland’s whole of Government approach to flood risk management through the Interdepartmental Flood Policy Co-ordination Group, across the following strategic and policy areas: - Prevention - avoiding construction in flood-prone areas. - Protection - taking feasible measures to protect areas against flooding. - Preparedness - planning...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Swimming Pools (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I refer the Deputy to recent responses to questions 54435/22, 54401/22, 54398/22, 54397/22 and 53325/22 in relation to the swimming pool in the Garda College, Templemore. Issues relating to the energy and other running costs of the facilities at the College, as well as decisions relating to the closing of the pool, are a matter for An Garda Siochana and the College authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (15 Nov 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: Vacant Properties (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works advise me that the following table provides an update on the status of the Galway properties outlined in Appendix 1, Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022. Ballymoe Garda Station Under consideration for community use. The OPW is currently engaging with a community group regarding the licence. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Swimming Pools (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I refer the Deputy to recent responses to questions 54435/22, 54401/22, 54398/22, 54397/22 in relation to the swimming pool in the Garda College, Templemore. As the Garda College, Templemore is under the full control of An Garda Síochana, it is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the College authorities to determine the access and type of services that may be permitted at the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 268. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the General Scheme of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Remediation Bill 2022; when further details will be available, including the way that applications can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56273/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to inform the Deputy that the designation of Portlaoise as a Divisional HQ for the Laois/Offaly/Kildare Division placed greater importance on this project being delivered. The Portlaoise Garda Station project will meet all the operational, functional and accommodation requirements demanded by the new Garda operation model. To accommodate all the brief requirements the following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount paid to Limerick City and County Council for restoration and maintenance of roads in each of the years 2011 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57870/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (22 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 255 together. Local Authorities are responsible for coastal erosion in their own areas. Local Authorities may carry out coastal protection works using their own resources. If necessary, they may also put forward proposals to the relevant Government Departments for funding of appropriate measures. Intervention or hard defences have the potential to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (22 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: While some parts of the former military barracks at Fermoy, Co Cork were transferred to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, it is not clear from the question that this particular area is under the control of the OPW.  Following clarification received from the Deputy, my officials understand that the property concerned is owned by the Minister for Defence and further...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: There are currently 2 full time vacancies in Kilkenny Castle. Details are below: Position Number of vacancies Store Keeper Clerk (temporary) 1 Permanent Guide 1 In relation to these positions, the OPW recently ran recruitment campaigns for both and  interviews are scheduled for Storekeeper Clerk for Thursday 24th...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has carried out works on a number of the Stations in the Kilkenny and Carlow Garda Division in 2021 and 2022. Unfortunately, it is not possible to compile all the details requested in the timeframe for this response.  The information requested will be furnished directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have been informed by An Garda Siochána (AGS) that they have recently included Laytown Garda Station on the draft Capital Programme for 2022 – 2030. AGS are currently preparing a brief of requirements and a business case and will be requesting the Office of Public Works (OPW) to consider the provision of a site in the town suitable for the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (29 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Work on designing and constructing a viable flood relief scheme for the Borrisoleigh area is planned to progress within the lifetime of the National Development Plan and the Government has committed funding for this scheme. The potential measures would protect at-risk properties against the 1% AEP Fluvial flood event by a combination of flood defences and improved channel conveyance. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (30 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of arterial drainage schemes and flood relief schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995, as amended. Arterial drainage maintenance is an ongoing programme of works of a cyclical nature, typically every four to six years. Each year, the OPW prepares an annual arterial drainage maintenance...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (30 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works sustainably protects and conserves the heritage sites, buildings, parks and gardens entrusted to its care, with an emphasis on conservation quality and standards. OPW considers that it is fulfilling its objectives at the Obelisk. The Monument itself is in good condition and is neither deteriorating nor neglected. The site is visited by maintenance staff on a regular...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Westgate House, Narrow West Street, Drogheda, County Louth is in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland. Officials in my Department have informed me that the sales contract to transfer the property to Louth County Council is currently being reviewed, in consultation with the Chief State Solicitor's Office. The contract will then be forwarded to the solicitors acting on...