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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Officials in my Department are currently collating the information requested and it will be provided directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: We will respond direct to Deputy as we need time to collate the information.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Clarification was sought from the Deputy in relation to this PQ. The requested information is currently being collated and will be provided directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is currently a steering group in place, comprising representatives of the Office of Public Works and Kerry County Council, to progress the Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme, as part of the Government's €1.3bn investment in flood relief under the National Development Plan to 2030. Kerry County Council appointed Engineering and Environmental consultants in May, 2022 to develop and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The bandstand in St. Stephen's Green was closed in 2021 due to the identification of structural issues which made it unsafe for visitors. Conservation Architects from the Office of Public Works have been working to determine the most appropriate manner to restore and make safe this historic bandstand. The OPW has commissioned historical reports and condition surveys and it has been determined...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (25 Apr 2023)

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. The channel at Dromore is part of the Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme. Officials in the OPW South West Region will investigate the issue reported by the landowner and where appropriate liaise with the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Scholarships (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The DEIS Gaeltachtainitiative, which in essence is a social inclusion measure that aligns with the Department's strategic objectives in relation to the Irish language, was first introduced in 2019 to support post-primary students in DEIS students in attending recognised Irish summer colleges. The programme has been further developed in recent times with the funding allocation for the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (4 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Blackpool has a history of flooding and whilst not limited to river (or fluvial) flooding, the vast majority of major flood events have been due to river flooding. The primary purpose of the River Bride (Blackpool) Certified Drainage Scheme (Flood Relief Scheme) as described in the EIAR (Environment Impact Assessment Report) is to address fluvial or river flooding. The proposed Scheme does...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Leac na Buile is within private property and is a monument in State Guardianship only. Under the National Monument Act the State and by extension, the Office of Public Works (OPW), have the right of access for the maintenance of this monument. This right of access is not conferred to the public as a right of way and public access is completely at the behest of the landowner. I can advise...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW currently has no frameworks in place for roofing services, window fitters and gas engineers to carry out works on behalf of the OPW in the North East region where the value of works does not exceed €1million.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division of the Department of Transport, has 44 Coast Guard Units based in 58 coast guard stations around the country. The Coast Guard building programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities at a number of locations across the country, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of the Department of Transport, from planning design...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works can confirm that refurbishment works, with costs in excess of €50,000, have been carried out to a Garda Station in the Kildare Garda division in 2022 and to-date in 2023. The Garda Station along with the nature and status of the works is outlined in the table below. Kildare Division Garda Stations Description of works where the costs...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Dublin City Council is the lead authority for the Sandymount Flood Relief Scheme. Following discussions between the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Dublin City Council (DCC) in 2022, it was agreed that the Sandymount scheme would be best progressed through a Steering Group consisting of representatives from the OPW and DCC. DCC is finalising the procurement documentation to procure the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Pleanáil Teanga (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ní choinníonn an Roinn na staitisticí atá iarrtha ag an Teachta. Tá fáil ar shonraí Daonáireamh ar bhonn Limistéir Pleanála Teanga Gaeltachta chomh maith le sonraí ábhartha eile maidir leis an bpróiseas pleanála teanga ar an amharcóir mapa a rinne an Roinn a fhorbairt i gcomhar leis an bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh:...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Ghaeltacht (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá fáil ar shonraí Daonáireamh ar bhonn Limistéir Pleanála Teanga Gaeltachta, cinn Chontae Mhaigh Eo san áireamh, chomh maith le sonraí ábhartha eile maidir leis an bpróiseas pleanála teanaga ar an amharcóir mapa a rinne an Roinn a fhorbairt i gcomhar leis an bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh:...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Pleanáil Teanga (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ní choinníonn an Roinn na staitisticí atá iarrtha ag an Teachta. Tá fáil ar shonraí Daonáireamh ar bhonn Limistéir Pleanála Teanga Gaeltachta chomh maith le sonraí ábhartha eile maidir leis an bpróiseas pleanála teanga ar an amharcóir mapa a rinne an Roinn a fhorbairt i gcomhar leis an bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh:...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand that the development of Páirc na Mara is a priority project that it is central to Údarás na Gaeltachta's current 5-Year Strategy. It is an ambitious proposal, based on viable principles, and demonstrates the commitment of An tÚdarás to the circular economy, which brings together the community, the environment and employment. An tÚdáras has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 388. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a child (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20280/23]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: EU Directives (9 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I was told I was dealing with the third Commencement matter in the name of Senator Lombard.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: EU Directives (9 May 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: If the Members who should be here turned up, we would not have this problem.