Results 221-240 of 464 for garda speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. The new Garda, Security and Crime Operations Centre at Military Road, was subject to a planning process under Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). The project is being developed in accordance with the planning approved received in August 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works has not carried out a security assessment on Garda Buildings at Harcourt Street. The Office of Public Works can however confirm that works were carried out in 2018 and 2019 to the Garda Buildings at Harcourt Street, which included the tinting of a limited number of windows identified by An Garda Síochána. The cost of the tinting cannot be ascertained...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the there are currently 75 vacant properties. Over half of these are former Garda stations that closed under the 2012/2013 policing plans of An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works (OPW) recommenced its disposal programme of the former Garda stations in 2019 following two reviews of closed Garda stations. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that, in line with Section 25 of the Disability Act, it is ensuring that all public buildings under its control, including Clane Garda Station, are, in so far as is practicable, accessible to people with disabilities. The OPW is not aware of any requirements from An Garda Síochána in relation to the upgrading of this Station....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works have advised me that operational matters for An Garda Síochána are exclusively a matter for the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. As such, it is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to determine any future requirements for the organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Planning Issues (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties, including the former O'Connell Street Garda Station and the property once occupied by An Gúm. Officials in my Department have informed me that they are aware of the planning application referred to by the Deputy and that a letter of consent has been...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that The Office of Public (OPW) is currently carrying out refurbishment works, with a value in excess of €250,000, at a number of Garda Stations throughout the country. Details of the Garda Stations, the works being carried out and the expected completion date are outlined in the table below which includes works funded by both the OPW and An Garda Síochána. It...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Refurbishment of Navan Garda station was included in the Garda Capital Plan 2016-2021 and the Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that a contract has been placed to provide a new cell block and extension. The works consist of the demolition of the existing single storey cell block extension and the construction of a new 2 storey extension to include 4 new cells, prisoner processing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that An Garda Síocháná has requested the OPW to carry out works to accommodate additional staff in a currently unoccupied section of Slane Garda Station. Members of the OPW, Garda Estate Management and An Garda Síochána met on site in August 2020 to discuss and review options and subsequent communications have been by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works has not been requested to secure a site for a new Garda Station at Carndonagh, Co. Donegal by the Garda authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (19 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...together. As the Deputy is aware from answers given to Questions 37-39, on 29th April 2021, a tri partite evaluation panel was established in order to identify an alternative location for the Garda operations based in Harcourt Square. Following a detailed assessment of the six shortlisted sites by the evaluation panel, Military Road was identified as the clear winner and the Long Mile...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (19 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...of files to provide a comprehensive reply to this question. However, from the information readily available it is evident that there were discussions between the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána early in 2013 in relation to planning for the expiry of the leases in Harcourt Square. Subsequent discussions would have focused on the identification and evaluation of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: With regard to the proposed redevelopment works for a Divisional Garda Headquarters Station at Portlaoise, which is being designed by the Office of Public Works, Major Projects, I am pleased to confirm that the Commissioners of Public Works have recently approved the proposed scheme, subject to standard planning conditions. A design team has been put in place and work has commenced on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (29 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37, 38 and 39 together. A tri-partite assessment panel comprising senior representatives of the Dept. Justice and Equality, An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works was established in order to identify an alternative site for An Garda Síochána’s operations at Harcourt Square. The panel assessed six short listed sites: Option...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that a contract for works to facilitate the re-opening of Bawnboy Garda Station will be placed shortly. The programme for the works will take about 12 weeks to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) plans to dispose of 28 of the 40 former Garda stations closed in 2012 and 2013 as part of An Garda Síochána’s rationalisation programme and remaining in State ownership by auction in 2021 and 2022. In addition to the sale of the 28 former Garda stations the OPW plans to transfer three former Garda stations to Local Authorities, lease a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...House, to Skellig Michael, major office buildings to very significant flood relief schemes. The portfolio includes - office accommodation for all Government Departments - the property estate for An Garda Síochána - numerous properties for many State Agencies. It includes specialised spaces such as - public offices - laboratories - cultural institutions - warehouses -...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...2,500 properties -– valued at €3.3bn. 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 portfolio also encompasses specialised spaces such as public offices, laboratories and cultural institutions, in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...2,500 properties -– valued at €3.3bn. 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 portfolio also encompasses specialised spaces such as public offices, laboratories and cultural institutions, in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...2,500 properties -– valued at €3.3bn. 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 portfolio also encompasses specialised spaces such as public offices, laboratories and cultural institutions, in...