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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Teanga (19 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Níl i gceist ag mo Roinn Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge a thabhairt ar ais mar a bhí sé i 2011 nuair a chuireadh deireadh leis. Ó cuireadh deireadh leis an scéim seo, tá raon leathan de bhearta curtha i bhfeidhm ag mo Roinn agus faoi scáth an phróisis pleanála teanga - a tháinig i bhfeidhm ó shin - chun cabhrú le teaghlaigh atá...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Pleanáil Teanga (19 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is iad ne heagrais forbartha pobail atá aitheanta mar cheanneagraíochtaí pleanála teanga atá freagrach as na pleananna teanga a fheidhmiú sna 26 Limistéar Pleanála Teanga Gaeltachta (LPT). Tuigtear d’Údarás na Gaeltachta go bhfuil folúntais ann d'Oifigigh Pleanála Teanga in dhá Limistéar Pleanála Teanga as...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (19 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá curtha in iúl dom ag Údarás na gaeltachta go bhfuil an t-athbhreithniú a bhí á dhéanamh ag eagraíocht críochnaithe anois agus go bhfuil mór chuid na moltaí a d'eascair as curtha i bhfeidhm. Tuigim go bhfuil cruth do scéim nua tacaíochta forbartha, atá dírithe ar úsáid na Gaeilge a spreagadh i...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (19 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Firstly it is acknowledged that this question was accepted on transfer from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) and that the Deputy therefore has a particular interest in the interactions between that Department and the secretariat of the Irish Language Services Advisory Committee provided by my Department. The below information is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Pensions (19 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: There are outstanding arrears due to a small number of retired staff and staff who died in service in relation to a WRC settlement which was made in September 2022 regarding the Ganger & Excavator Driver Travel Time Allowance. Active OPW members of staff were paid the arrears owed in February 2023. The process to pay the arrears to retired OPW staff and those who died in service...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Caiteachas Ranna (19 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá sé curtha in iúl ag Údarás na Gaeltachta go bhfuair 33 eagras forbartha Gaeltachta, idir chomharchumainn agus chomhlachtaí pobalbhunaithe maoiniú reáchtála in 2023. Íoctar deontas reáchtála leis na heagrais phobail chun cur ar a gcumas tabhairt faoi chlár forbartha pobail ina gceantar feidhme. Tá réimse leathan de...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (19 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: In the context of my Department’s role in coordinating the implementation of the Government’s Action Plan for the Irish Language (Plean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2022), the fourth annual progress report on its ongoing implementation on behalf of Government will be published in November 2023. The plan itself was first published in 2018 in order to accelerate and better...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works can confirm that the table below includes all Capital Works carried out at Templemore Garda College in 2022 and 2023 to date, and intended to commence in 2024. Building Works Status Áras Chú Chulainn Ablution Pods Upgrade Complete March 2023 Áras Dheirdre & Áras...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Animal Culls (18 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is continually looking at options to successfully manage the landscapes and properties in a way that is beneficial to wildlife and biodiversity, particularly at locations such as Derrynane, which contains wildlife habitats protected at a European level that require protection. I can advise, my officials issued a tender for services for a proposed rabbit cull at...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ukraine War (18 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: BACKGROUND Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia’s armed forces in February 2022, Ireland has welcomed almost 100,000 Ukrainian people who have fled the war in their country. The EU’s Temporary Protection Directive provides the legal framework for assisting Ukrainians entering the EU who are officially called Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs). The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: A potential flood relief scheme was recommended for Clifden as part of the National Flood Risk Management Plans, published in 2018. Following the launch of the Plans, the Office of Public Works (OPW) confirmed to Galway County Council (GCC) that it would fund the costs of developing and implementing a scheme for the town. The proposed scheme, includes the provision of flood defence walls...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: My officials have no record of the OPW having any dealings with this company.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Finance has overall responsibility for policy matters in relation to insurance. The Office of Public Works (OPW), through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, carried out the largest ever flood risk study in Ireland to date, which assessed 80% of properties at risk from Ireland’s main causes of flooding. The OPW Flood Maps, that show...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation and care of a diverse range of properties across the Country. The OPW works continuously to ensure the successful management of landscapes and properties so as to protect and enhance the wildlife and biodiversity of each location. This is particularly important at heritage sites such as Derrynane House and Park, which encompasses...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Following contact from the retired employee in question, a review of his retirement benefits has been conducted by the Office of Public Works. The review confirms that the retiree has been awarded his full entitlement of public service pension. This was notified to the retiree in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I refer to my previous answer to the Deputy in relation to PQ 44403-23 where I provided an update on the current situation, timeline and progress of the Burnfoot Flood Relief scheme. The flood relief scheme must follow the process and complete the five stages which I have informed the Deputy of, significant effort is being made to advance the scheme as speedily as possible. As previously...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) 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 a number...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government has committed €1.3 billion to the delivery of flood relief schemes over the lifetime of the National Development Plan to 2030 to protect approximately 23,000 properties in communities that are under threat from river and coastal flood risk. Since 2018, as part of a phased approach to scheme delivery, this funding has allowed the OPW to increase its work on flood relief...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (17 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works conserves and presents over 780 National Monuments and 32 National Historic properties at locations nationwide. 75 of these heritage properties offer visitor services which include guided tours. An admission fee is collected at approximately 40 of these properties nationwide. This includes major, internationally significant heritage attractions such as Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Compulsory Purchase Orders (12 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works have the ability to initiate a compulsory purchase of lands and buildings under the following legislation:Barrow Drainage Act 1927 and 1933:Enacted to make provision for the formulation and maintenance of a scheme of arterial drainage on the River Barrow and its tributaries. Section 7 of the Act empowered the Commissioners to compulsorily acquire lands or...