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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (11 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The proposed changes as to how the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta will be appointed from 2025 represent the implementation of the commitment in the Programme for Government to undertake a review on the matter. This review was completed in late 2022, following which Government approved the drafting of a Bill to give effect to a new approach as to the manner in which the board is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Defective Building Materials (6 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: We are currently collating information requested and will respond Directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (6 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 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. These projects are funded by the Department of Transport. New accommodation for the Kilmore Quay Coast Guard Unit is included as one of the key priorities on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility on behalf of the State for managing and maintaining a substantial and complex estate of approximately 2,500 properties. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous properties for many State Agencies. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of arterial drainage schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995, as amended. Some 2,100km of channel and some 135km of embankments are maintained annually. The OPW Annual Maintenance Programme for 2023 includes maintenance in County Clare on the Creegh, Fergus and Owenogarney Arterial Drainage...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (5 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 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 the flood risk for 300 communities, are a key output of the study together with 29 Flood Risk...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (5 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 182. To ask the Minister for Health the reason section 39 physiotherapists not received the Covid recognition payment of €1,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32863/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Housing Provision (4 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: In 2022, the Office of Public Works (OPW) was asked by Government to develop a pilot programme of an initial 500 rapid build homes on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). That number was subsequently increased to 700 late last year. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) was asked to assist in identifying...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: OPW does not employ any metal window fitters. However, OPW carpenters working in building maintenance services, national monuments branch and national historic properties have the skills to fit wooden windows which would be up and down sashes (double hung). These windows would be restored by OPW craft carpenters and fitted accordingly. The numbers of craft carpenters employed by the OPW on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The information requested by the deputy is set out in the table below. OPW Arborists 01 Jan 2022 1 OPW Arborists 23 June 2023 1

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW is engaged in a process of reviewing the infrastructure capacity at Heritage Services OPW car parks in order to develop a programme for the roll-out of EV charging at visitor car parks nationwide. OPW Site No of Electric Vehicle Charging Points Emo Court 2 Royal Hospital Kilmainham 8 Portumna Castle 1

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (4 Jul 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 717. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details, by occupation and grade and location of the payments made, to health-care personnel of the one-off Covid-19 recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32803/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Ghaeltacht (29 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Yes, thank you.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Ghaeltacht (29 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: No, I want to continue. Tuigim cé chomh mór is atá Contae na Gaillimhe mar is as an gcontae sin do m’athair agus mo bhean chéile, ach níl le déanamh agamsa anseo ach freagra na Roinne a chur os comhair na Dála. Arís, gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Teachta Ó Cuív as an gceist seo a ardú. Leis an gciste breise a fuair an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Ghaeltacht (29 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Ó Cuív. Tá freagra na ceiste agam ón Aire Sláinte, an Teachta Donnelly. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta as ucht deis a thabhairt don Aire an t-eolas is déanaí a chur ar fáil don Teach maidir le seirbhísí sláinte ar an gCeathrú Rua i gCo na Gaillimhe agus go...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Events (29 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise for my phone ringing while the Senator was speaking. It happens to everybody from time to time. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, who cannot be here today. The importance of the GAA championships to sports fans is unquestionable. Broadcasting and commercial rights, however, are a matter for the GAA and its broadcast...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Events (29 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I reiterate that the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, apologises for not being here. I will ask her to reflect on the contribution made today and to revert to the Senator directly. As the House will appreciate, it is not a matter for which I have responsibility. I will ask the Minister to respond directly to the Senator.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Aids and Appliances (29 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister and Ministers of State in the Department of Health, none of whom are available today. I thank the Senator for raising this issue. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement under the community schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In making a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Aids and Appliances (29 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: In principle, I do not disagree with what the Senator is saying. As I said, I will ask the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, to revert to him directly.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Environmental Policy (29 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: By way of background, state intervention in addressing the flooding of lands and the improvement of same by drainage, principally for agricultural use, commenced with the passing of the first Drainage Act in 1842. For the next century, schemes of drainage works were carried out in over 200 drainage districts to improve over 200,000 ha of land. Approximately 170 of those drainage districts...