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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 246 to 250, inclusive, and 252 together. The CCTV cameras which are installed in OPW buildings form part of the security installations of these buildings. The OPW does not release any information regarding security installations.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (21 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: On the 7th of February, my office was notified of a graffiti incident to the Lia Fáil at Tara. The same day, an inspection involving representatives from the Office of Public Works - National Monuments Conservation Unit and the National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage took place with An Garda Síochána in attendance. Conservation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (21 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Garda station at Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny is an operational Garda Station. The attached Garda residence is currently being assessed for alternative State use, in line with the OPW's policy on the disposal of property, which is to: - firstly, identify any potential alternative State use; - where an alternative State use is not identified, the property will be considered for disposal...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Coimisinéir Teanga (21 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Mar a dúirt mé i mo fhreagra ar Cheist Dála 3699/23 ar 26ú Eanáir 2023, tá an próiseas mar a bhaineann sé le ceapadh an Choimisinéara Teanga leagtha amach in Alt 20(3) d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003, áit a bhfuil ráite: “Is é an tUachtarán ar chomhairle an Rialtais a dhéanfaidh duine a cheapadh chun...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Housing Provision (15 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 75 together. Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia’s armed forces in February 2022, Ireland has welcomed almost 70,000 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (15 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Adare Heritage Centre is a registered charity governed by a private limited company whose purpose it is to advance the arts, culture and heritage to the benefit of the local community in the village. A number of years ago, the Office of Public Works (OPW) entered into an arrangement with the Adare Heritage Centre to provide access to Adare Castle for visitors. This was considered necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme was substantially completed on 6thJune 2019. Planning for the operation and maintenance of the scheme is ongoing in conjunction with Cork County Council, who will act as agents of the OPW in carrying out the statutory operation and maintenance of the scheme. A small number of works to address elements identified during construction and since completion of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (14 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 117. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress that he has made with the relevant agencies and stakeholders to deliver the annual support of €75 for the disposal of medical incontinence wear for vulnerable persons to help meet the average cost of disposing of domestic waste; when the support will be implemented and through which agency; and if...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy is aware, Aras an Uachtaráin is the official residence of the President of Ireland. As such, it would not be appropriate for the OPW to determine an alternative future use for the property. I can confirm that the OPW has not been requested to consider the property as part of its programme to develop State lands for rapid build homes, as part of the humanitarian...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Emergency Accommodation (14 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206, 207 and 212 together. Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia’s armed forces in February 2022, Ireland has welcomed almost 70,000 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (14 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: There was no subsistence payment of €238 per week for OPW workers on Skellig Michael. While cost increasing claims are precluded under the Public Service Pay Agreement "Building Momentum" over the lifetime of the Agreement, the OPW are currently engaged in discussions with colleagues in the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (14 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The National Botanic Gardens is a scientific institution. Its mission is to manage the large, globally significant plant collections throughout the gardens, as well as to educate and inform visitors. The Gardens receives over 600,000 visitors per year and offers a wide range of tours, talks, exhibitions and activities for a range of audiences, year-round. The Gardens are open to the public...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Rannach (14 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá an t-eolas atá iarrtha ag an Teachta tugtha i bhfoirm tábla thíos. Áirítear anseo an líon iarratas ar aitheantas atá seolta isteach ag teaghlaigh ag an bpointe ama seo (lár Feabhra). Níor mhiste a lua gur cláraíodh 39 teach nua faoi Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge de chuid na Roinne in 2022 i gcomparáid le 34 in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (9 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division of the Department of Transport, has 44 Units based in 58 coast guard stations. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Compulsory Purchase Orders (8 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works are leasing this property on a 99 year lease since 1st of August 1927.  The property is used and will continue to be used as a Coastguard Station until it is no longer required for that purpose. The Commissioners are in full compliance with the terms of the lease.  As is provided in the lease, the Commissioners will, if needed, exercise their rights...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 to 120, inclusive, together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) carries out maintenance to approximately two thousand kilometres of channels, and on average two hundred structures throughout the country, as part of the annual Arterial Drainage maintenance programme.  While the average cycle of maintenance is generally in the range of four to seven...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (8 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 154. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the regulations to facilitate the commencement of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022; and when further details will be available. [5834/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The project for a new Garda Station at Bailieborough, Co. Cavan includes conservation of the existing former National Irish Bank building and the construction of a new three storey over basement building to the rear on a site of circa 0.15 hectares located on the town’s main street.  The  construction contract value for the works is €10,976,632 excluding VAT. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (2 Feb 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: There are 13 completed schemes in the Shannon River Basin District (RBD) which are providing protection to over 2,600 properties. There are a further 24 schemes currently being progressed in the Shannon RBD and these include two schemes, Athlone and Springfield which are currently at construction and expected to reach substantial completion in 2023.  On completion, these schemes will...