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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to thank Deputy Crowe for raising the matter of flooding issues in Drumquin, Co. Clare. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has a statutory duty to maintain Arterial Drainage Schemes performed under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, as amended, and is currently undertaking maintenance works in parts of the Fergus Estuarine Embankment Scheme, which are located north and north east of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commemorative Plaques (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Kilmainham Gaol, National Monument 675 is in the care of the Office of Public Works. In 1960 the Kilmainham Gaol Restoration Society was formed with the aim of restoring the Gaol as a memorial. Over the next 26 years many volunteers worked on this uniquely significant restoration project. During this time a number of plaques were placed in Kilmainham Gaol by the Restoration Society and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Kilmainham Gaol, National Monument Number 681 is a National Monument in the ownership of the State. Whilst the general siting of graves within the walls is recognised, there is no known detailed plan showing exactly where any individual was interred. In relation to the persons referred to in this question, as the Deputy is aware, research on the general subject of graves at Kilmainham...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has no specific framework contracts in place to provide gas engineer services within the Dublin region. However, the OPW has a framework contract for the provision of Mechanical Building Services Works in the Dublin region. The services provided by contractors under this framework include works to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water services,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Iveagh Gardens is in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works. Designed by Ninian Niven in 1865 to host the Dublin Exhibition Palace, many of the original landscape features are still in place and have been restored and conserved since 1995. Each Autumn the Office of Public Works publishes a call for proposals from suitably experienced promoters to present events at the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Architectural Heritage (13 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I again thank the Deputy. I reiterate I want to stick with process, as I agreed with the working group and the Deputy. We will continue to speak to the landowners, look at Batty Langley Lodge for temporary access for staff, examine the legal case the Deputy made about the right of access and consider the Kildare campus. I am exploring every conceivable avenue to work with everyone to find...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Architectural Heritage (13 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Once again, I thank my esteemed colleague, Deputy Durkan, for his long-standing, genuine and heartfelt interest in Castletown House and estate. As I have said previously, it is something on which the Deputy has worked over a considerable period through our parliamentary system, and he has dealt with it publicly as well. I take this opportunity thank all members of the Castletown House...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (13 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senator Seery Kearney for raising this important issue about the cromlech in the Phoenix Park. I acknowledge the work of Chapelizod historical society and it is a project that Senator Seery Kearney has been with from the start. To give context, the cromlech has many names. It is called the Knockmaree or Knockmary dolmen or cist, the Knockmaree Linkardstown...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (13 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I again thank Senator Seery Kearney for raising this important issue regarding the cromlech in the Phoenix Park. I will make three points. As for the officials, during my short time there I have seen a genuine intention and appreciation among the staff to try to preserve what we have in terms of the natural environment. Second, I will follow up with the Chapelizod historical society with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (13 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a Division of the Department of Transport, has 44 Coast Guard Units based in 58 Coast Guard Stations around the country. The IRCG 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: Heritage Sites (13 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education Welfare Services (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Seery Kearney for raising this important matter. This is a debate I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Foley. The particular area of well-being falls under her direct remit. This debate gives me an opportunity to update the House on the mental health supports for primary and post-primary schools provided by the Department of Education. As always, Senator Seery...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education Welfare Services (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Seery Kearney for her contribution. I note that she is looking at the programme in a very structured fashion. The Senator will appreciate the fact, as she has already referenced, that there is a need for an evaluation both on a qualitative and a quantitative basis. That will take place. The Senator raises a very interesting point in terms of play therapy and the hours...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I would also like to welcome our guests from north Dublin. For the previous school we had in here, we were told that there was no homework for them until June so I am wondering what the position is for our guests today.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Exactly. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Deputy Micheál Martin. I thank Senator O'Loughlin. I can see how important Kildare is to her. The Tánaiste asked me to offer his apologies on his behalf to the House. He welcomes the opportunity to respond to this matter and thanks the Senator for her question. The swimming...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I again thank the Senator for raising this very important matter of an update on the upgrade works on the swimming pool at DFTC in the Curragh. She will be well aware that there is a long-standing policy in the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces to allow third-party access to Defence Forces properties to support local communities and to raise the profile of the Defence Forces among...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Darragh O’Brien. I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to outline today the funding and Government support for local authorities, with particular reference to Longford County Council. The Minister acknowledges the current financial environment in which all local authorities, including Longford County Council, are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will conclude by referring to the Government supports to Longford since 2020. Across all schemes and funding sources, the Department provided €30.7 million in 2020, €48.5 million 2021, €36 million in 2022 and €52.9 million in 2023 to Longford County Council. Included in this is the unprecedented level of support provided by central government to local...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authorities (12 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: To conclude, the purpose of this interim funding is to alleviate the unprecedented and unexpected loss of commercial rates in the period to the end of 2026, in line with the recommendation of the just transition commissioner. I have been assured that the Department will continue to engage with Longford County Council in this regard.