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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 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: National Botanic Gardens (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: As stated in previous correspondence (PQ 473/22 & 44185/22), the National Botanic Gardens is primarily a scientific collection of living plants. These form a significant living collection of rarities, some of which are the only example of their kind in cultivation. Unlike a public park, the plant collection requires greater oversight, in line with international botanic garden...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (18 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: As a consequence of the UK’s decision to leave the EU, the infrastructure developed by my Office, acting on an agency basis, for the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine and the Department of Health/HSE, was required to conduct checks and controls.  Compliance with the Union Customs Code (UCC) remains a key driver for the need for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The contract for the construction of the new Public Sector Data centre has been placed and works commenced on site in March 2023. The works are due to be completed in Q2 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to advise the Deputy that substantial completion for the Military Road Project now known as Walter Scott House was achieved on 22nd October 2022. Gardaí have moved into the facility and it is is fully occupied and operational. 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (18 Apr 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 a labour intensive task necessary but necessary to dry out the building before internal works can commence.  All going well, it is anticipated at this time that re-grouting works will be complete in 2024. In tandem with this, work has commenced on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: This property was the subject of PQ 55497/21 and PQ 7920/23 submitted by the Deputy. The position regarding Vernon Mount House remains the same. The House and it’s immediate curtilage registered under Folio CK136041F is owned by a private company Vernon Mount House Restoration Ltd. This company is live, its annual returns are up to date and the CRO status is Normal.The house is not...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 518. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision on an application by a school (details supplied) could be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16965/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Mar go bhfuil eolas cuimsitheach iarrtha ag an Teachta, tuigfidh sí nach féidir an t-eolas seo a chur le chéile laistigh den amscála atá ar fáil. Cuirfear freagra cuimsitheach díreach chuig an Teachta chomh luath agus is féidir agus i gcomhréir leis na mBuan-Orduithe Dála.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Land Issues (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy will appreciate, given that the details being sought are extensive and could not be provided in the time available, the information being sought will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Íocaíochtaí Deontas (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Mar is eol don Teachta, ardaíodh an deontas aon uaire atá ar fáil do theaghlaigh cháilithe na scéime ó €2,000 go €6,000 mar thaca breise do theaghlaigh Ghaeltachta agus tá na hiarratais ina leith á bpróiseáil ag an Roinn i rith an ama - an t-iarratas atá mar ábhar na ceiste san áireamh. Is féidir leis an...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Grant Payments (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 698. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if grants are in place from his Department for the repair and restoration for wrought iron gates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16050/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 889. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the Social Welfare Appeals Office will make a decision on a domiciliary care allowance appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16853/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 892. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue in relation to an appeal submitted by a person (details supplied) in June 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16896/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 893. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an update and/or decision will issue on the parent benefit appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16899/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 964. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm when a corrected letter stating the correct date of birth for a person (details supplied) will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16819/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1248. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the parents of a person (details supplied) will receive a response/reply to their application for additional hours with Enable Ireland (currently in receipt of five hours per week); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17340/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (30 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá mo Roinn tar éis roinnt céimeanna suntasacha breise a ghlacadh le tamall de bhlianta anuas chun cabhrú tuilleadh le córas na gcoláistí Gaeilge. Sa bhreis ar an deontas atá iníochta faoi Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge de chuid na Roinne a bheith ardaithe faoi dhó le bliain anuas fá 20%, chomh maith leis an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Administration (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Senator O'Reilly for tabling this Commencement matter which I will be taking on behalf of the Minister for Education. As the Senator will be aware, a very significant agreement was reached after extensive engagement between the Department of Education and Fórsa in relation to the terms and conditions of grant-funded school secretaries. The agreement provides for significant...