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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pesticide Use (15 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: We will respond directly to the Deputy.

Our Rural Future Policy: Statements (14 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Danny.

Our Rural Future Policy: Statements (14 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: He did not turn up.

Our Rural Future Policy: Statements (14 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. I was going to say, a Cheann Comhairle, one would want to be a very brave man or woman in this House to take on that woman after that. I will certainly not be standing up and having a go at her based on that because all my projects to which I will refer to will probably go up in flames. I want to acknowledge the role the Minister has played in my...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of localised flood relief schemes to protect Ireland against significant flood risk from rivers and the sea. Since 2018, the Government has committed €1.3bn, to 2030, to deliver some 150 additional flood relief schemes identified as part of the OPW’s Catchment Flood Risk Assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: In 2018, to establish those communities that are at risk from significant flood events, the OPW completed the largest study of flood risk ever undertaken by the State: the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The CFRAM Programme studied 80% of Ireland’s primary flood risk and identified solutions that can protect over 95% of that risk. Some 150 additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the future use of a railway station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27526/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 287. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration, if any, that has been given to the provision of linking Croom Orthopaedic Hospital through the public transport network, specifically the bus service to and from Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27692/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 and 404 together. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that, during 2012 and 2013, 139 Garda stations were closed as part of An Garda Síochána’s rationalisation programme. The table below outlines the Garda stations in counties Longford and Westmeath that were closed as part of this programme and the current status of each. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Repointing and re-grouting are progressing well with the work undertaken by the Office of Public Works District Works Crew. It is anticipated these works will be complete by September 2023. In tandem, an Invitation to Tender for the Mechanical and Electrical upgrade works for the Castle has issued and it is hoped that OPW will be in a position to shortly award the contract to the successful...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works wish to advise that any plans to upgrade Tallaght Garda Station is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána to address.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works can confirm that the table below includes all works where costs exceed €50,000, completed, ongoing or planned to Garda Stations in County Mayo in 2023 and 2024, to be carried out by OPW and funded by An Garda Síochána. The relevant Garda Station along with the nature and status of the works is outlined in the table below. Garda funded...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Please see attached the spend annually every year from 2012 to 2022 on the procurement of archaeological services by the Office of Public Works. 2012 161,997.32 2013 64,497.43 2014 129,978.03 2015 225,558.78 2016 120,974.91 2017 231,069.16 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (13 Jun 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Free admission was introduced in May 2021. Of the €15,931.00 generated in 2021, €10,016.00 related to advance online bookings which were made towards the end of 2021 for visits in 2022. The remainder relates to admission income generated during very limited re-opening dates at a small number of sites during the Covid 19 pandemic and prior to May 2021 when free admission was...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding and coastal erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat. Under the OPW Minor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (13 Jun 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 costs of the maintenance of these schemes over the past five years is detailed below : 2018 € 16,307,648 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: As Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) I am open to meeting with elected members of the Inishowen Municipal District in order to provide an update with regards to progress on the proposed flood relief scheme in Burnfoot, County Donegal. I am aware and sympathetic to the issues facing the residents of Burnfoot that remain in homes at risk of flooding and those that have...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works can confirm that roof repairs to Store St. Garda Station are currently on site and are due for completion in July 2023. The estimated cost of the works is €161,000 excluding vat.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (13 Jun 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Grianan of Aileach is a Hillfort, designated as a National Monument, protected under legislation and maintained by the Office of Public Works. Hillforts are generally considered to be a Late Bronze Age phenomenon (built ca. 1100 -800BC). and to have filled a wide range of functions, economic, ceremonial, ritual and domestic. The location of the site, at the summit of the Greenan...